DE102018219387A1 - braking device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a brake device 10 that makes it possible to easily change a rest position of a friction member 12, a brake apparatus 10 that brakes a rotating body F1 of a powered vehicle A includes a friction member 12 configured to contact the rotating body F1 , and an electric drive portion 14 that moves the friction member 12 from one to another from a first rest position SP1 and a second rest position SP2 that is farther than the first rest position SP1 away from the rotating body F1.

Description

The present invention relates to a brake device.

Describes as a braking device for a muscle powered vehicle JP 2017-30 395 A an example of a known braking device. The brake device includes a friction member configured to contact a rotary body of the muscle powered vehicle, and an electric drive portion that moves the friction member. When a brake operating device is actuated, the friction element comes into contact with the rotary body and the rotary body is braked. In a state in which the brake operating device is not actuated, the friction element is in a rest position separate from the rotary body.

In a prior art brake apparatus, manual operation is required when the rest position of a friction member is to be changed. It is desirable that the rest position of the friction member can be easily changed.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a brake device which makes it possible to easily change the rest position of a friction member.

A brake apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention brakes a rotary body of a muscle power vehicle. The brake device includes a friction member configured to contact the rotating body and an electric driving portion that moves the friction member from one to another from a first rest position and a second rest position located farther from the rotating body than the first rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the first aspect, the friction member is moved by driving the electric drive portion. As a result, the rest position of the friction element can be easily changed. In addition, in a case where the friction member is in the first rest position, the rotating body of the muscle power vehicle is appropriately braked. In a case where the friction member is in the second rest position, the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is easily attachable and detachable.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the first aspect is configured such that the electric drive section includes an electric actuator. With the brake device according to the second aspect, the rest position of the friction member can be easily changed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the second aspect further comprises a first drive section driven by the electric actuator and a second drive section connected to the first drive section via a power transmission medium such that the friction element is driven by the drive force of the first drive section is moved. With the brake device according to the third aspect, the rest position of the friction member can be easily changed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects is configured such that the friction member includes a first friction member and a second friction member provided therebetween for holding the rotating body. With the brake apparatus according to the fourth aspect, the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is appropriately braked.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the braking apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects further comprises a controller that relates the electric driving section based on at least one of operation information related to operation performed by a user and state information relating to one State of the muscle powered vehicle controls. With the brake apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed due to various kinds of information.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the brake device according to the fifth aspect comprises a first input portion. The operation information includes first operation information related to the input to the first input section. The controller controls the electric drive portion such that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the first operation information. With the brake apparatus according to the sixth aspect, the electric drive portion is controlled based on the first operation information of the first input portion of the brake apparatus. Thereby, the rest position of the friction member is changed according to the request of the user.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the brake device is according to The sixth aspect is configured such that in a state in which the friction member is in the first rest position, the controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from the first rest position to the second rest position based on the first operation information. With the brake apparatus according to the seventh aspect, the rest position of the friction member is changed according to the request of the user. In addition, the friction member is moved from the first rest position to the second rest position to provide a state in which the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is easily attachable and detachable.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the sixth or seventh aspect is configured such that in a state in which the friction member is in the second rest position, the controller controls the electric drive portion such that the friction member is based on the friction element moved first operating information from the second rest position to the first rest position. With the brake device according to the eighth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is changed according to the request of the user. In addition, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position to provide a state in which the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is appropriately braked.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to any one of the fifth to eighth aspects is configured such that the operation information includes second operation information related to the input to a second input section provided on a brake operating device that operates the brake device. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the second operation information. With the brake device according to the ninth, the electric drive portion is controlled via the second input portion provided on the brake operating device as in a normal braking operation, and the rest position of the friction member is easily changed.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the braking device of the ninth aspect is configured such that the controller controls the electric driving portion in a state where the friction member is in the first rest position so that the friction member is displaced based on the second operation information the first rest position moves to the second rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the tenth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is changed according to the request of the user. In addition, the friction member is moved from the first rest position to the second rest position to provide a state in which the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is easily attachable and detachable.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the ninth or tenth aspect is configured such that the controller in a state in which the friction member is in the second rest position controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member is based on the second operating information moves from the second rest position to the first rest position. With the braking device unlike the eleventh aspect, the rest position of the friction member is changed according to the request of the user. In addition, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position to provide a state in which the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is appropriately braked.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to any one of the fifth to eleventh aspects is configured such that the operation information includes third operation information relating to attaching and detaching the rotating body to and from the muscle-powered vehicle. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the third operation information. With the brake apparatus according to the twelfth aspect, the electric drive section is controlled based on the third operation information. Thereby, the rest position of the friction member is changed according to the request of the user.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twelfth aspect is configured such that the third operation information includes extraction information regarding the removal of the rotary body. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from the first rest position to the second rest position based on the extraction information. With the brake apparatus according to the thirteenth aspect, the friction member is moved based on the extraction information from the first rest position to the second rest position to provide a state in which the rotary body of the Muscle powered vehicle is easily attachable and removable.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the thirteenth aspect is configured such that the controller controls the electric drive portion so as to hold the friction member in the second rest position based on the extraction information, irrespective of the input to the brake operating apparatus that controls the Braking device operated. With the brake apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect, in a case where it is assumed that the rotary body is taken out of the muscle-powered vehicle, the friction member is held in the second rest position independently of the input to the brake operating device. Thus, the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is easily attachable and detachable.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to any one of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects is configured such that the third operation information includes fixation information regarding the mounting of the rotary body. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from the second rest position to the first rest position based on the attachment information. With the brake apparatus according to the fifteenth aspect, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position based on the attachment information. This eliminates this task of the user after the attachment of the rotating body.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the braking apparatus according to any one of the fifth to fifteenth aspects is configured such that the state information includes speed information related to a traveling speed of the muscle power vehicle. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the speed information. With the brake apparatus according to the sixteenth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed by controlling the rest position of the friction member based on the speed information.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the sixteenth aspect is configured such that the controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to another based on a comparison result of a first speed-related threshold value with the speed information. With the brake apparatus according to the seventeenth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the seventeenth aspect is configured such that in a case where the speed information indicates that it is less than or equal to the first threshold, the controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moved from the first rest position to the second rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the eighteenth aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle power vehicle is considered low, the friction member is moved from the first rest position to the second rest position to maintain a state the rotary body of the muscle powered vehicle is easily attachable and removable.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the seventeenth or eighteenth aspect is configured such that in a case where the speed information indicates that it is greater than the first threshold, the controller controls the electric drive section so that the Friction element moves from the second rest position to the first rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the nineteenth aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscular power vehicle is assumed to be high, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position to form a state. in which the rotary body is braked in a suitable manner.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the brake device according to any of the seventeenth or eighteenth aspects is configured such that the first threshold is 0 km / h. With the brake apparatus according to the twentieth aspect, it is determined whether or not the muscle-powered vehicle is at a standstill, and the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to any one of the fifth to twentieth aspects is configured such that the state information includes inclination information related to an inclination of the muscle-powered vehicle. The controller controls the electric drive section so that the friction element moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the inclination information. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-first aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed by controlling the rest position of the friction member based on the tilt information.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the braking apparatus according to the twenty-first aspect is configured such that the slope information includes information about a slope of the muscular-power vehicle in a front and rear wheel direction. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-second aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twenty-first or twenty-second aspect is configured such that the controller controls the electric drive portion such that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to another based on a comparison result of a second one Threshold value related to an inclination angle with the inclination information. With the brake device according to the twenty-third aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twenty-third aspect is configured such that in a case where the tilt information indicates that it is less than or equal to the second threshold, the controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moved from the first rest position to the second rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-fourth aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is considered low, the friction member is moved from the first rest position to the second rest position to maintain a state the rotary body of the muscle powered vehicle is easily attachable and removable.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twenty-third or twenty-fourth aspect is configured such that in a case where the tilt information indicates that it is greater than the second threshold, the controller controls the electric drive section to perform the Friction element moves from the second rest position to the first rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-fifth aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is assumed to be high, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position to create a state. in which the rotary body is braked in a suitable manner.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the brake device according to any one of the fifth to twenty-fifth aspects is configured such that the state information includes load information relating to a load on at least one of a handlebar, a caliper and a pedal of the muscle-powered vehicle. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the load information. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-sixth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed by controlling the rest position of the friction member based on the load information.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twenty-sixth aspect is configured such that the controller controls the electric drive portion such that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to another based on a comparison result of a third threshold value; that relates to a load, with the load information. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-seventh aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twenty-seventh aspect is configured such that in a case where the load information indicates that they are less than or equal to the third threshold, the controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moved from the first rest position to the second rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-eighth aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is considered low, the friction member is moved from the first rest position to the second rest position to maintain a state the rotary body of the muscle powered vehicle is easily attachable and removable.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the twenty-seventh or twenty-eighth aspect is configured such that in a case where the load information indicates that it is greater than the third threshold, the controller controls the electric drive section to perform the Friction element moves from the second rest position to the first rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the twenty-ninth aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is assumed to be high, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position to create a state. in which the rotary body is braked in a suitable manner.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to any one of the fifth to twenty-ninth aspects is configured so that the state information includes power information related to the power supply of the electric drive section. The controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other based on the performance information. With the brake apparatus according to the thirtieth aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed by controlling the rest position of the friction member based on the power information.

According to a thirty-first aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the thirtieth aspect is configured such that the controller controls the electric drive portion such that the friction member moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to another based on a fourth threshold comparison result, relating to electrical power, with the performance information. With the brake device according to the thirty-first aspect, the rest position of the friction member is appropriately changed.

According to a thirty-second aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the thirty-first aspect is configured such that in a case where the power information indicates that they are less than or equal to the fourth threshold, the controller controls the electric drive portion so that the friction member moved from the first rest position to the second rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the thirty-second aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is considered low, the friction member is moved from the first rest position to the second rest position to maintain a state the rotary body of the muscle powered vehicle is easily attachable and removable.

According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, the brake apparatus according to the thirty-first or thirty-second aspect is configured so that in a case where the power information indicates that it is greater than the fourth threshold, the controller controls the electric drive section so that the Friction element moves from the second rest position to the first rest position. With the brake apparatus according to the thirty-third aspect, in a case where the possibility of braking the rotary body of the muscle-powered vehicle is assumed to be high, the friction member is moved from the second rest position to the first rest position to create a state. in which the rotary body is braked in a suitable manner.

The brake device of the present invention allows easy switching of the rest position of the friction element.

• 1 eine Seitenansicht eines mit Muskelkraft betriebenen Fahrzeugs mit einer Ausführungsform einer Bremsvorrichtung ist;
• 2 ein schematisches Diagramm ist, das ein Beispiel für einen Zustand der Bremsvorrichtung von 1 zeigt, in dem sich ein Reibungselement in einer ersten Ruheposition befindet;
• 3 ein schematisches Diagramm ist, das ein Beispiel für einen Zustand der Bremsvorrichtung von 1 zeigt, in dem sich das Reibungselement in einer zweiten Ruheposition befindet; und
• 4 ein Blockdiagramm ist, das die Verbindungsbeziehung zwischen der Bremsvorrichtung von 1 und verschiedenen Komponenten darstellt.

A more complete appreciation of the invention and many of the attendant advantages will be readily obtained as the same becomes better understood by the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

• 1 Figure 4 is a side view of a powered muscle vehicle with one embodiment of a brake device;
• 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state of the braking device of 1 shows, in which a friction element is in a first rest position;
• 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state of the braking device of 1 shows, in which the friction element is in a second rest position; and
• 4 is a block diagram illustrating the connection relationship between the brake device of 1 and various components.

Selected embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference characters designate corresponding or identical elements throughout the several drawings.

A powered by muscle power vehicle A with braking devices 10 according to the present invention will now be described with reference to 1 described.

A muscle-powered vehicle refers to a vehicle that at least partially uses muscular power as driving force for driving, and includes a vehicle that electrically supports muscular power. A vehicle using only drive power other than muscular power is not included in the muscle powered vehicle. In particular, a vehicle that exclusively uses an internal combustion engine as driving force is not included in the muscle power vehicle. The muscular powered vehicle is generally considered to be a compact, lightweight vehicle that does not require a driver's license for driving on a public road. The muscular-powered vehicle shown in the drawings A is a bicycle ( e -Bike) with an auxiliary electric unit e driving the muscle-powered vehicle A supported by electrical energy. More specifically, the muscle power vehicle shown in the drawings is A a city bike (city bike). The muscle powered vehicle A also includes a frame A1 , a front fork A2 , a front wheel WF , a rear wheel WR , a handlebar H and a powertrain B ,

The front wheel WF includes a hub HF , The hub HF has a structure attached to the front fork A2 can be fixed, for example with a Radhaltemechanismus QF , In the present embodiment, the hub is HF with the wheel-holding mechanism QF at the front fork A2 fastened so that the front wheel WF rotatable with the front fork A2 is coupled. The rear wheel WR includes a hub MR , The hub MR has a structure at a rear end A3 of the frame A1 can be fixed, for example with a Radhaltemechanismus QR , In the present embodiment, the hub is MR at the far end A3 with the wheel-holding mechanism QR so attached, that the rear wheel WR rotatable with the rear end A3 is coupled.

The powertrain B is configured as a chain drive. The powertrain B includes a crank C , a front sprocket D1 , a rear sprocket D2 and a chain D3 , The crank C includes a crankshaft C1 that rotates in the frame A1 is stored, and a pair of crank arms C2 , each at two opposite ends of the crankshaft C1 are provided. A pedal PD is rotatable with the distal end of each crank arm C2 coupled. The powertrain B can be selected from any type and may be a belt drive or a shaft drive.

The front sprocket D1 is at the crank C provided to become integral with the crankshaft C1 to turn. The sprocket D2 is on the hub MR of the rear wheel WR , The chain D3 runs around the front sprocket D1 and the rear sprocket D2 , The user of the muscle powered vehicle A on the pedals PD applied driving force is via the front sprocket D1 , the chain D3 and the rear sprocket D2 on the rear wheel WR transfer.

The muscle powered vehicle A also includes the electrical auxiliary unit e , The electrical auxiliary unit e Helps to drive the powered muscle powered vehicle A , The electrical auxiliary unit e For example, it works in accordance with the pedals PD applied driving force. The electrical auxiliary unit e includes an electric motor E1 , The electrical auxiliary unit e is through a battery BT powered by the muscle-powered vehicle A is mounted. The electrical auxiliary unit e can be with the muscle powered vehicle A omitted.

The muscle powered vehicle A also includes a braking system 1 , The brake system 1 includes the braking devices 10 whose number corresponds to the number of wheels. In the present embodiment, the front wheel WF corresponding braking device 10 and the the rear wheel WR corresponding braking device 10 in the brake system 1 intended. The two braking devices 10 have the same configuration. In the present embodiment, the braking devices 10 Disc brake devices, the rotating body of the muscle powered vehicle A brake. The rotary bodies are disc brake rotors F1 (hereinafter also "rotary body F1 "Called), the front wheel WF and at the rear wheel WR of the muscle-powered vehicle A are provided. The braking devices 10 may be rim brake devices. In this case, the rotating bodies are the rims F2 ,

The brake system 1 further includes the brake actuators G , The brake actuators G are on the right side of the handlebar H and the left side of the handlebar H with respect to a median plane of the muscle powered vehicle A intended. The brake actuators G each contain a user-operable lever G1 , One of the brake devices 10 will be according to the operation of the lever G1 one of the brake actuation devices G driven. The other of the brake devices 10 will be according to the operation of the lever G1 the other of the brake actuators G driven.

A specific configuration of the braking system 1 will now be related to the 2 and 3 described.

The brake actuators G are with the respective braking devices 10 connected, for example by first hydraulic hoses H1 , The first hydraulic hoses H1 are filled with hydraulic oil. As input to the brake actuators G Hydraulic pressure on the brake devices 10 exercised, and the braking devices 10 are pressed. The 2 and 3 show one of the brake actuators G and one of the brake devices 10 ,

The brake actuator G further comprises a cylinder G2 , a piston G3 which depends on the operation of the lever G1 in the cylinder G2 moves, and a biasing element G4 , the preload force on the piston G3 exercises, so the lever G1 returns to a starting position. The biasing element G4 includes, for example, a spring. The brake actuator G also includes a reservoir G5 , which stores hydraulic oil, so that the hydraulic oil is the cylinder G2 can be supplied. For example, a membrane (not shown) is in the memory G5 intended. In the present embodiment, the piston moves G3 when operating the lever G1 in the cylinder G2 and the hydraulic pressure is via the first hydraulic hose H1 on the brake device 10 applied.

The brake device 10 includes a friction element 12 that is configured to the rotating body F1 to touch, and an electric drive section 14 that is the friction element 12 from one to the other a first resting position SP1 (please refer 2 ) and a second resting position SP2 that goes further than the first resting position SP1 from the rotary body F1 is removed, moved (see 3 ). The resting positions SP1 and SP2 are positions of the friction element 12 in which the friction element 12 no braking force on the rotating body F1 exercises. More specifically, the rest positions SP1 and SP2 Positions of the friction element 12 in which the friction element 12 (here first friction element 12A and second friction element 12B) from the rotary body F1 is disconnected. In the present embodiment, the friction element is located 12 in a case where the brake operating device G is not operated, in the resting positions SP1 and SP2 , 2 shows a state of the brake device 10 in which is the friction element 12 in the first resting position SP1 located. 3 shows a state of the brake device 10 in which is the friction element 12 in the second resting position SP2 located.

The electric drive section 14 includes an electric actuator 16 , The electric actuator 16 is an electric motor. The electric actuator 16 is not limited to an electric motor as long as the electric actuator 16 is electrically driven and may for example be a magnetic switch. The electric actuator 16 of the electric drive section 14 is powered by electrical energy, for example, from the battery BT is delivered. The brake device 10 further comprises a first drive section 20 by the electric actuator 16 is driven, and a second drive section 24 that has a power transmission medium 22 with the first drive section 20 is connected, so that the friction element 12 by driving force from the first drive section 20 is moved. The electric drive section 14 also includes a transmission mechanism 18 that is the electric actuator 16 and the first drive section 20 connects, so that the drive power of the electric actuator 16 on the first drive section 20 is transmitted. The transmission mechanism 18 is for example a rack and pinion mechanism.

The first drive section 20 includes, for example, a hydraulic pump. The first drive section 20 includes a hydraulic cylinder 20A and a piston 20B moving in the hydraulic cylinder 20A is arranged. The piston 20B moves in the hydraulic cylinder 20A according to at least one of driving power of the electric actuator 16 and hydraulic pressure corresponding to the input to the brake operating device G , The first drive section 20 also includes a first connection 20C that is above the first hydraulic hose H1 with the brake actuator G and a second connection 20D , which has a second hydraulic hose H2 with the second drive section 24 connected is. The second hydraulic hose H2 is filled with hydraulic oil. The power transmission medium 22 includes the second hydraulic hose filled with hydraulic oil H2 , The first drive section 20 also includes a first chamber 20E and a second chamber 20F passing through the piston 20B in the hydraulic cylinder 20A are defined. The first chamber 20E is in connection with the first connection 20C , The second chamber 20F is in connection with the second connection 20D , The first chamber 20E and the second chamber 20F are filled with hydraulic oil.

The second drive section 24 For example, is a caliper, which is the rotating body F1 with the friction element 12 stuck. The friction element 12 includes a first friction element 12A and a second friction element 12B that the rotating body F1 stops in between. The second drive section 24 includes a housing 24A , a pair of pistons 24B which by driving force out of the first drive section 20 is moved, and a biasing element 24C that the piston pair 24B biased in directions that the pistons 24B separate each other. In the present embodiment, the first friction element is 12A on one of the pistons 24B and the second friction element 12B on the other the piston 24B attached. The biasing element 24C clamps the piston pair 24B over the first friction element 12A and the second friction element 12B in front. The biasing element 24C is for example a spring.

While the lever G1 the brake actuator G is actuated, the hydraulic oil from the cylinder G2 over the first hydraulic hose H1 the first drive section 20 fed, and the piston 20B moves in one direction, which is the second port 20D approaching, leaving the first chamber 20E increased. Subsequently, the hydraulic oil from the second chamber 20F over the second hydraulic hose H2 the second drive section 24 supplied, and the piston pair 24B moves so that the first friction element 12A and the second friction element 12B from the first resting position SP1 or the second resting position SP2 move into contact positions and the rotating body F1 touch. As described above, the hydraulic pressure corresponding to the input to the brake operating device G on the brake device 10 applied and the rotating body F1 is from the brake device 10 braked. The input is in the brake actuator G lifted, the pistons are lifted 24B by the biasing force of the biasing member 24C moved so that the first friction element 12A and the second friction element 12B from the contact positions to the first rest position SP1 or the second resting position SP2 move, and the hydraulic oil in the housing 24A over the second hydraulic hose H2 to the first drive section 20 returns. The piston 20B moves in a direction that is the first port 20C approaching, so the ratio between the size of the first chamber 20E and the size of the second chamber 20F returns to the initial state. The hydraulic oil in the first chamber 20E returns via the first hydraulic hose H1 to the cylinder G2 and to the reservoir G5 back, and the lever G1 the brake actuator G is determined by, for example, the biasing force of the biasing member G4 returned to the starting position. One of the two pistons 24B and one of the first friction element 12A and second friction element 12B can be omitted. More precisely, the rotary body can F1 only by one of the first friction element 12A and second friction element 12B be slowed down. Alternatively, one of the first friction element 12A and second friction element 12B be fixed so that only the other friction element can move.

In a state in which the friction element 12 (here first friction element 12A and second friction element 12B ) in the first resting position SP1 is located, the second chamber increases 20F when the piston 20B through the electric drive section 14 is moved in one direction, which is the first connection 20C approaches. In this case, the hydraulic oil in the housing returns 24A over the second hydraulic hose H2 to the first drive section 20 back, and the pistons 24B be due to the biasing force of the biasing member 24C moved so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a state in which the friction element 12 in the second resting position SP2 is located, the first chamber increases 20E when the piston 20B through the electric drive section 14 is moved in one direction, which is the second port 20D approaches. In this case, the hydraulic oil from the second chamber 20F over the second hydraulic hose H2 the second drive section 24 fed, and the pistons 24B move so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. As described above, the friction element moves 12 by driving the electric drive section 14 from a first resting position SP1 and second rest position SP2 to the other.

As in 4 shown, include the braking devices 10 Furthermore, for example, a control device 26 holding the electric drive sections 14 controls. In the present embodiment, the control device is 26 on the housing 24A of the second drive section 24 in the front or rear of the two braking devices 10 intended. The control device 26 is powered by electrical energy, for example, from the battery BT is delivered. The control device 26 Can for each of the front and rear brake devices 10 for controlling the respective electric drive portions 14 be provided.

The braking devices 10 further comprise a controller 28 holding the electric drive sections 14 based on at least one of operation information relating to operations performed by the user (hereinafter simply referred to as "operation information"), and state information relating to a state of the muscle power vehicle A (hereinafter simply referred to as "state information"). In the present embodiment, the controller is 28 one of the brake devices 10 divided component. The control 28 is a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor unit (MPU). In the present embodiment, the controller is 28 in the control device 26 contain. The control device 26 also includes a memory 30 , The memory 30 includes nonvolatile memory and volatile memory. The memory 30 stores, for example, various programs for control and given information. The in the store 30 Pre-stored information can be configured to be changeable with an appropriate input device (not shown). The control 28 sets different programs in memory 30 and executes them to various types of control of the braking devices 10 perform.

The braking devices 10 further comprise a first input section 32 , In the present embodiment, the first input section 32 a component coming from the front and rear brake device 10 shared. That is, in the present embodiment, the first input section becomes 32 from the front and rear brake device 10 divided. The first input section 32 is for example on the housing 24A of the second drive section 24 in one of the brake devices 10 provided (see 2 ). The first input section 32 is for example a key-shaped switch. The operation information includes first operation information related to the input of the first input section 32 (hereinafter referred to simply as "first operating information"). The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the first operator information from a first home position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other. The first input section 32 can for any braking device 10 be provided so that the front and rear brake device 10 be operated individually.

In a state in which the friction element 12 in the first resting position SP1 is located, controls the controller 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the first operation information from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a state in which the friction element 12 in the second resting position SP2 is located, controls the controller 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the first operation information from the second rest position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional.

The content of the first operation information is one of a first example and a second example that will be described below. In the first example, the content of the first operation information includes first information including the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 move and second information representing the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 move. The first input section 32 sends the first information to the controller 28 in a state in which the friction element 12 in the first resting position SP1 and sends the second information to the controller 28 in a state in which the friction element 12 in the second resting position SP2 located. The first input section 32 may include a first key that outputs the first information and a second key that outputs the second information. In the second example, the content of the first operation information includes information that the friction element 12 from a first resting position SP1 and second rest position SP2 move into the other one.

The operation information includes second operation information related to the input of a second input section 34 referenced in the brake actuators G for operating the brake devices 10 is provided (hereinafter simply referred to as "second operating information"). The brake system 1 of the muscle-powered vehicle A further includes the second input section 34 , In the present embodiment, the second input section is 34 on the right or left of the two brake actuators G provided (see 2 ). The second input section 34 is for example a key-shaped switch. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the second operator information from a first home position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other. The second input section 34 can for any brake actuator G be provided so that the front and rear brake device 10 be operated individually.

In a state in which the friction element 12 in the first resting position SP1 is located, controls the controller 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the second operation information from the first rest position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a state in which the friction element 12 in the second resting position SP2 is located, controls the controller 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the second operation information from the second rest position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. The content of the second operation information is substantially the same as that of the first operation information.

The operation information includes third operation information relating to attaching and detaching the rotating bodies F1 on and off with Muscle powered vehicle A (hereinafter referred to simply as "third operation information"). The third operation information includes, for example, information relating to attaching and detaching the rotating bodies F1 to and from the muscle-powered vehicle A accept. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the third operator information from a first home position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other one.

The third operation information includes extraction information for removing the rotary bodies F1 (hereinafter simply referred to as "extraction information"). The removal information includes information about the removal of the rotary body F1 from the muscle-powered vehicle A , For example, the extraction information includes information that the attachment of the hubs HF and MR with the wheel holders QF and QR is solved. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the extraction information from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In addition, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the extraction information in the second resting position SP2 is held, regardless of the input to the brake actuation devices G that the braking devices 10 serve. More specifically, in the present embodiment, a movable portion (here, the rotation axis of the electric motor) of the electric actuator becomes 16 fixed so that the piston 20B is fixed in a position that the second rest position SP2 of the friction element 12 equivalent.

The third operation information includes attachment information related to the attachment of the rotary bodies F1 (hereinafter simply referred to as "the attachment information"). The attachment information includes information that assumes that the rotating body F1 on a muscle-powered vehicle A are attached. The attachment information includes information indicating, for example, that the hubs HF and MR by the wheel holders QF and QR are attached. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the attachment information from the second rest position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional.

The state information includes speed information related to a traveling speed of the muscle power vehicle A (hereafter referred to simply as "speed information"). The speed information suggests the possibility of rotating bodies F1 of the muscle-powered vehicle A to break. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the speed information from one of first rest position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other one. In the present embodiment, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from a first resting position SP1 and second rest position SP2 to the other, based on a comparison result of a first threshold related to the speed, with the speed information. In a case where the speed information indicates that it is less than or equal to the first threshold, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that that is friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a case where the speed information indicates that the first threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. The first threshold is 0 km / h. For example, information about the first threshold is stored in memory 30 saved in advance.

The state information includes slope information related to an inclination of the muscle power vehicle A (hereinafter referred to simply as "tilt information"). The grade information includes information related to a grade of the muscle powered vehicle A refer in front and rear wheel direction. The inclination of the muscle-powered vehicle A in front and rear wheel direction correlates with the inclination of the road surface and suggests the possibility of the rotating body F1 of the muscle-powered vehicle A to break. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the tilt information from a first rest position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other one. In the present embodiment, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from a first resting position SP1 and second rest position SP2 to the other, based on a comparison result of a second threshold related to an inclination angle with the inclination information. In a case where the tilt information indicates that they are less than or equal to the second threshold, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a case where the tilt information indicates that the second threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. For example, second threshold information is stored in memory 30 saved in advance.

The state information includes load information regarding a load of at least one of links H , Saddle SD (please refer 1 ) and the pedals PD of the muscle-powered vehicle A (hereinafter referred to simply as "load information"). The load information correlates to a driving condition of the user on the muscle powered vehicle A and suggest the possibility of turning bodies F1 of the muscle-powered vehicle A to break. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the load information from a first rest position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other one. In the present embodiment, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from a first resting position SP1 and second rest position SP2 to the other, based on a comparison result of a third threshold relating to a load, with the load information. In a case where the load information indicates that the third threshold is less than or equal to the third threshold, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a case where the load information indicates that the third threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. For example, third threshold information is stored in memory 30 saved in advance.

The state information includes power information related to the power supply of the electric drive section 14 (hereinafter referred to simply as "performance information"). The performance information suggests the possibility of turning bodies F1 of the muscle-powered vehicle A to break. The control 28 controls the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 based on the performance information from a first rest position SP1 and second rest position SP2 moved to the other one. In the present embodiment, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from a first resting position SP1 and second rest position SP2 to the other, based on a comparison result of a fourth threshold related to power, with the performance information. In a case where the performance information indicates that they are less than or equal to the fourth threshold, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional. In a case where the performance information indicates that the fourth threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. For example, information about the fourth threshold is stored in memory 30 saved in advance.

The muscle powered vehicle A further includes a detection device 36 for example, a state of the muscle powered vehicle A detected. The detection device 36 includes at least one of a first detection section 36A a second detection section 36B a third detection section 36C a fourth detection section 36D and a fifth detection section 36E , The detection device 36 sends various types of detected information to, for example, the control device 26 ,

The first detection section 36A detects a driving speed of the muscle powered vehicle A , The first detection section 36A includes, for example, a magnetic sensor (not shown) that detects a magnet (not shown) attached to a spoke A4 of the front wheel WF is provided. In the present embodiment, the first detection section 36A at the front fork A2 intended. The first detection section 36A captures the magnet. Thus, the speed of the front wheel WF and the traveling speed of the muscle powered vehicle A detected. The first detection section 36A gives the speed information regarding the driving speed of the muscle-powered vehicle A to the controller 28 out.

The second detection section 36B detects an inclination of the muscle powered vehicle A in front and rear wheel direction. The second detection section 36B includes a tilt sensor (not shown), which inclines the muscle powered vehicle A with respect to, for example, a horizontal plane detected. In the present embodiment, the second detecting section 36B on the frame A1 intended. The inclination sensor is realized for example by an acceleration sensor. The second detection section 36B sends the tilt information regarding the inclination of the muscle-powered vehicle A in front and rear wheel direction to the controller 28 ,

The third detection section 36C detects one on the powered by muscle power vehicle A applied load. The third detection section 36C includes, for example, at least one of a first load sensor (not shown), one on the handlebar H applied load, a second load sensor (not shown), the one on a saddle SD applied load detected, and a third load sensor (not shown) on the pedals PD is applied. In the present embodiment, the first load sensor is at or near the handlebar H , the second load sensor on or near the saddle SD and the third load sensor on or near the pedals PD intended. Each load sensor is realized, for example, by a pressure sensor or a strain sensor. The third detection section 36C sends the load information relating to the powered vehicle A applied load to the controller 28 ,

The fourth detection section 36D detects the electrical energy that the electric drive section 14 is supplied. The fourth detection section 36D includes, for example, a sensor for detecting the electric power (not shown), which detects, for example, the current level of the battery BT to the electric drive section 14 flows. In the present embodiment, the fourth detection section is 36D on an electrical wire (not shown), which is the battery BT and the electric drive section 14 connects electrically. The fourth detection section 36D sends the power information regarding the power supply of the electric drive section 14 to the controller 28 ,

The fifth detection section 36E detects the fastening states of the hubs HF and MR with the wheel holders QF and QR , The fifth detection section 36E includes a first pressure sensor (not shown) that senses the pressure generated by the wheel support mechanism QF on the front fork A2 is applied, and a second pressure sensor (not shown) that detects the pressure generated by the Radhaltemechanismus QR on the back end A3 is exercised. In the present embodiment, the first pressure sensor is on the front fork A2 and the second pressure sensor at the rear end A3 intended. A case where the pressure detected by each pressure sensor is high, indicates that the hubs HF and MR by the wheel holders QF and QR are attached. A case where the pressure detected by each pressure sensor is low indicates that the attachment of the hubs HF and MR with the wheel holders QF and QR is solved. The fifth detection section 36E sends the third operating information, in which the mounting states of the hubs HF and MR with the wheel holders QF and QR are reproduced to the controller 28 ,

The control 28 controls, for example, the electric drive section 14 based on at least one of first operation information, second operation information, third operation information, speed information, tilt information, load information, and performance information. The detection sections 36A to 36E that obtain information that is not for controlling the electric drive section 14 with the controller 28 can be used in the detection device 36 be omitted. Also, components that obtain information that is not used to control the electric drive section 14 with the controller 28 can be used in the muscle-powered vehicle A omitted.

The description of the above embodiment illustrates, without intending to limit, an applicable form of braking device according to the present invention. The brake device according to this invention applies, for example, to modified examples of the above embodiment, which will be described below, and combinations of at least two of the modified examples which are not contradictory. In the following modified examples, the same reference numerals are given to the elements which are identical to the corresponding elements of the embodiment. Such elements will not be described in detail.

The configuration of the control performed on the basis of the comparison result of the first threshold with the speed information may be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the controller is controlling 28 in a case where the speed information indicates that it is less than or equal to the first threshold, the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. In a case where the speed information indicates that the first threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional.

The configuration of the controller based on the comparison result of the second Threshold is performed with the tilt information can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the controller is controlling 28 in a case where the tilt information indicates that they are less than or equal to the second threshold, the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. In a case where the tilt information indicates that the second threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional.

The configuration of the control performed on the basis of the comparison result of the third threshold with the load information may be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the controller is controlling 28 in a case where the load information indicates that they are less than or equal to the third threshold, the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. In a case where the load information indicates that the third threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional.

The configuration of the control performed based on the comparison result of the fourth threshold with the power information may be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the controller is controlling 28 in a case where the power information indicates that they are less than or equal to the fourth threshold, the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the second resting position SP2 in the first resting position SP1 emotional. In a case where the performance information indicates that the fourth threshold is exceeded, the controller controls 28 the electric drive section 14 so that the friction element 12 from the first resting position SP1 in the second rest position SP2 emotional.

The position of the second input section 34 can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the second input section is 34 on the cylinder G2 the brake actuation devices G intended.

The position of the first input section 32 can be changed arbitrarily. In a first example, the first input section is 32 on the hydraulic cylinder 20A of the first drive section 20 intended. In a second example, the first input section is 32 on the handlebar H intended. In a third example, the first input section 32 at the frame A1 or at the front fork A2 intended.

The configuration of the first drive section 20 can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the first drive section includes a cable control mechanism (not shown) that uses a cable (not shown) as a power transmission medium. An example of the cable control mechanism is a rack and pinion mechanism. The cable control mechanism is driven by an electric actuator. As a result, the power transmission medium, which is a cable, moves with respect to the cable control mechanism, the second drive section is driven, and the friction element moves from one of the first rest position and the second rest position to the other.

The configuration of the brake device 10 can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the brake operating device and the controller may be electrically connected so that the controller controls the electric driving portion according to the input to the brake operating device for braking the rotating body. In this case, the front and rear brake devices can be operated simultaneously, depending on the operation of the left and right brake actuator. Moreover, in this case, the ratio of the braking force of each brake device to an operating amount of one of the brake operating devices may differ from the ratio of the braking force of each brake device to an operating amount of the other of the brake operating devices. Further, in this case, the electric driving portion may be directly provided on a caliper without using a power transmission medium, so that the friction member (first friction member and second friction member) is directly moved by the electric driving portion.

The type of muscle powered vehicle A can be switched to any type. In a first example, the type of muscle powered vehicle A a road bike, a mountain bike, a trekking bike, a cross-bike, a cargo bike or a recumbent bike. In a second example is the type of muscle powered vehicle A a kickroll.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

braking system

10

braking device

12

friction element

12A

first friction element

12B

second friction element

14

electric drive section

16

electric actuator

18

transmission mechanism

20

first drive section

20A

hydraulic cylinder

20B

piston

20C

first connection

20D

second connection

20E

first chamber

20F

second chamber

22

Power transmission medium

24

second drive section

24A

casing

24B

piston

24C

biasing member

26

control unit

28

control

30

Storage

32

first input section

34

second input section

36

detection device

36A

first detection device

36B

second detection device

36C

third detection device

36D

fourth detection device

36E

fifth detection device

A

powered by muscle power vehicle

A1

frame

A2

front fork

A3

rear end

A4

spoke

B

powertrain

BT

battery

C

crank

C1

crankshaft

C2

crank

D1

front sprocket

D2

rear sprocket

D3

Chain

e

electrical auxiliary unit

E1

electric motor

F1

Disc brake rotor / rotary body

F2

rim

G

Brake actuator

G1

lever

G2

cylinder

G3

piston

G4

biasing member

G5

Storage

H

handlebars

H1

first hydraulic hose

H2

second hydraulic hose

HF, HR

hub

PD

pedal

QF, QR

gear holder

SD

saddle

SP1

first resting position

SP2

second resting position

WF

front

WR

rear wheel

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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• JP 2017030395 A [0002]

Claims (33)

A brake device (10) that brakes a rotary body (F1) of a muscle power vehicle (A), the brake device (10) comprising: a friction member (12) configured to contact the rotary body (F1); and an electric drive section (14) which moves the friction element (12) from one to another from a first rest position (SP1) and a second rest position (SP2), which is located farther away from the rotary body (F1) than the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) after Claim 1 wherein the electric drive section (14) includes an electric actuator (16). The braking device (10) after Claim 2 further comprising: a first drive section (20) driven by the electric actuator (16); and a second drive section (24) connected to the first drive section (20) via a power transmission medium (22) so that the friction element (12) is moved by the drive force of the first drive section (20). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 3 wherein the friction member (12) comprises a first friction member (12A) and a second friction member (12B) provided for holding the rotating body (F1) therebetween. The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , further comprising: a controller (28) that controls the electric drive section (14) based on at least one of operation information related to operation performed by a user and state information related to a state of the muscle power vehicle (A ) controls. The braking device (10) after Claim 5 , further comprising: a first input section (32), wherein the operation information includes first operation information related to the input to the first input section (32), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the Friction element (12) based on the first operation information from one of the first rest position (SP1) and second rest position (SP2) moves to the other. The braking device (10) after Claim 6 wherein, in a state in which the friction member (12) is in the first rest position (SP1), the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) based on the first operation information of the first rest position (SP1) moves to the second rest position (SP2). The braking device (10) after Claim 6 or 7 wherein, in a state in which the friction member (12) is in the second rest position (SP2), the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) based on the first operation information of the second rest position (SP2) moves to the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 5 to 8th wherein the operation information includes second operation information related to input to a second input section (34) provided on a brake operating device (G) that operates the brake device (10), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (10). 14) so that the friction member (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other based on the second operation information. The braking device (10) after Claim 9 wherein, in a state in which the friction member (12) is in the first rest position (SP1), the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) is based on the second operation information of the first rest position (SP1) moves to the second rest position (SP2). The braking device (10) after Claim 9 or 10 wherein, in a state in which the friction member (12) is in the second rest position (SP2), the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) is based on the second operation information of the second rest position (SP2) moves to the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 5 to 11 wherein the operation information includes third operation information relating to attaching and detaching the rotating body (F1) to and from the powered vehicle (A), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other based on the third operation information. The braking device (10) after Claim 12 , in which the third operation information includes extraction information related to the removal of the rotary body (F1), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) moves based on the extraction information from the first rest position (SP1) the second rest position (SP2) moves. The braking device (10) after Claim 13 wherein the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so as to hold the friction member (12) based on the extraction information in the second rest position (SP2) irrespective of an input to the brake operating device (G) including the brake device (10) operated. The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 12 to 14 wherein the third operation information includes attachment information related to the mounting of the rotary body (F1), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) is based on the attachment information from the second rest position (SP2 ) is moved to the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 5 to 15 wherein the state information includes speed information relating to a traveling speed of the muscle-powered vehicle (A), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) is based on the speed information of one from the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other. The braking device (10) after Claim 16 wherein the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other based on a comparison result of a first threshold value; which refers to the speed with the speed information. The braking device (10) after Claim 17 wherein, in a case where the speed information indicates that it is less than or equal to the first threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the first rest position (SP1) moved to the second rest position (SP2). The braking device (10) after Claim 17 or 18 wherein, in a case where the speed information indicates that it is greater than the first threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the second home position (SP2) moves the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 17 to 19 , where the first threshold is 0 km / h. The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 5 to 20 wherein the state information includes slope information relating to an inclination of the muscular powered vehicle (A), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) based on the inclination information of a from the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other. The braking device (10) after Claim 21 wherein the tilt information includes information about an inclination of the muscular powered vehicle (A) in a front and rear wheel direction. The braking device (10) after Claim 21 or 22 wherein the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other, based on a comparison result of a second threshold refers to a tilt angle, with the tilt information. The braking device (10) after Claim 23 wherein, in a case where the slope information indicates that it is less than or equal to the second threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the first rest position (SP1) moved to the second rest position (SP2). The braking device (10) after Claim 23 or 24 wherein, in a case where the slope information indicates that it is greater than the second threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) moves from the second rest position (SP2) to the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 5 to 25 wherein the state information includes load information relating to a load on at least one of a handlebar (H), a saddle (SD), and a pedal (PD) of the muscle powered vehicle (A), and the controller (28) electric drive section (14) controls so that the friction element (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and second rest position (SP2) to the other based on the load information. The braking device (10) after Claim 26 wherein the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to another based on a comparison result of a third threshold value refers to a load, with the load information. The braking device (10) after Claim 27 wherein, in a case where the load information indicates that they are less than or equal to the third threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the first home position (SP1) moved to the second rest position (SP2). The braking device (10) after Claim 27 or 28 in a case where the load information indicates that they are greater than the third threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the second home position (SP2) moves the first rest position (SP1). The braking device (10) according to one of Claims 5 to 29 wherein the state information includes power information related to the power supply of the electric drive section (14), and the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) is based on the power information of one of the first Rest position (SP1) and second rest position (SP2) moves to the other. The braking device (10) after Claim 30 wherein the controller (28) controls the electric drive portion (14) so that the friction member (12) moves from one of the first rest position (SP1) and the second rest position (SP2) to the other based on a comparison result of a fourth threshold value refers to electrical power, with the performance information. The braking device (10) after Claim 31 wherein, in a case where the performance information indicates that they are less than or equal to the fourth threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the first rest position (SP1) moved to the second rest position (SP2). The braking device (10) after Claim 31 or 32 wherein, in a case where the performance information indicates that they are greater than the fourth threshold, the controller (28) controls the electric drive section (14) so that the friction element (12) moves from the second home position (SP2) moves the first rest position (SP1).

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