DE102021111692A1 - CONTROL UNIT FOR MUSCLE-POWERED VEHICLE - Google Patents

Abstract

A switch unit for a human-powered vehicle includes a base, a switch base, and a switch. The switch base is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis. The switch is configured to be activated in response to user input. The switch is mounted on the switch base. The switch base and switch are pivotable relative to the base about the pivot axis between a rest position in which the switch does not receive user input and an operative position in which the switch is activated in response to user input.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a shift unit for a human-powered vehicle.

BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION

A human-powered vehicle includes an operation unit switch apparatus configured to operate an operation unit. An object of the present disclosure is to improve the operability of the switching unit with a simple structure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a switch unit for a human-powered vehicle includes a base, a switch socket, and a switch. The switch base is pivotally connected to/on the base member about a pivot axis. The switch is configured to be activated in response to user input. The switch is mounted on the switch base. The switch base and switch are pivotable relative to the base about the pivot axis between a rest position in which the switch does not receive user input and an operative position in which the switch is activated in response to user input.

With the switching unit according to the first aspect, it is possible to improve the operability of the switching unit with a simple structure.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to the first aspect further comprises a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force to the switch base for movement relative to the base member from the operative position to the rest position.

With the switch unit according to the second aspect, it is possible to reliably maintain the position of the switch base and the switch at the rest position in a state where the switch does not receive the user input.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the switching unit according to the second aspect is configured such that the switch is configured to activate in response to an operating state in which an operating force applied to the switch as the user input is greater than the biasing force to become/be.

With the switching unit according to the third aspect, it is possible to pivot the switch to the operating position against the biasing force before the switch is activated in response to the operating force, thereby reducing the risk of erroneous operation to the point of unintentionally touching the switching unit activated by the user switching the switch.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to the third aspect is arranged such that the biasing member is arranged to allow the switch base to rotate relative to the base member about the pivot axis from the rest position toward the operative position in response to the on Switch applied operating force to pivot without activating the switch.

With the switch unit according to the fourth aspect, the operating force can reliably swing the switch base to the operative position without activating the switch, thereby reducing the risk of erroneous operation such that the user's unintentional touch on the switch unit activates the switch.

In accordance with a fifth aspect of the present invention, the switching unit according to the third or fourth aspect is arranged such that the switch is arranged to be activated in response to the operating force in an operated state in which the switch base is in the operating position will. The switch is configured not to be activated in response to the operating force in a state where the switch base is in a position other than the operative position.

With the switching unit according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to activate the switch in response to only the user's intentional operation of the switch.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to any one of the second to fifth aspects further comprises a switch cover configured to be attached to the switch base to define an inner space between the switch base and the switch cover. The switch is/is provided in the interior. The switch base, switch and switch cover are relative to the base about the pivot axis pivotable between the rest position and the operating position.

With the switching unit according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to protect the switch from the environment while allowing the switch to become consistent with the operating force.

In accordance with a seventh aspect of the present invention, the shifting unit according to the sixth aspect is configured such that the biasing member is provided in the interior space.

With the switching unit according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to protect the biasing member from the environment while the switch can be activated in accordance with the operating force.

In accordance with an eighth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to the sixth or seventh aspect is configured to form the switch cover as a separate/independent member from the switch base. The switch cover is pivotable relative to the base.

With the switch unit according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to pivot the switch base and the switch cover relative to the base member about the pivot axis.

In accordance with a ninth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects is configured such that the switch base is made of a first material. The switch cover is made of a second material different from the first material.

With the switching unit according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to improve flexibility in selecting the first material and the second material.

In accordance with a tenth aspect of the present invention, the switching unit according to the ninth aspect is configured such that the second material includes an elastic material.

With the switch unit according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to make the switch cover elastically deformable in response to the user's input.

In accordance with an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to any one of the sixth to tenth aspects is configured such that the switch cover includes a cover body and a cover binding part extending from the cover body. The inner space is provided between the switch base and the cover body. The cover attachment part is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member about the pivot axis.

With the switch unit according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to pivotally connect the switch cover to the base member about the pivot axis with a simple structure.

In accordance with a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the switching unit according to the eleventh aspect is configured such that the cover attachment part has a first cover attachment part and a second cover attachment part which is different from the first cover attachment part in an axial Direction is spaced with respect to the pivot axis / are included. The first cover attachment part extends from the cover body and is adapted to be pivotally attached to the base member about the pivot axis. The second cover attachment part extends from the cover body and is adapted to be pivotally attached to the base member about the pivot axis. The biasing member is provided between the first cover attachment part and the second cover attachment part in the axial direction.

With the switch unit according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to efficiently arrange the biasing member in the switch unit while the switch cover is pivotally coupled to the base member about the pivot axis.

In accordance with a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to any one of the sixth to twelfth aspects is configured such that the switch socket includes a base and a base connecting part extending from the base. The interior space is provided between the base and the switch cover. The base attachment part is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member about the pivot axis.

With the switch unit according to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to pivotally connect the switch base to the base member about the pivot axis with a simple structure.

In accordance with a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the switching unit according to the thirteenth aspect is configured such that the base connection part includes a first base connection part and a second base connection part which is separated from the first base connection part in an axial Direction is spaced with respect to the pivot axis includes. The first base attachment part extends from the base and is adapted to be pivotally attached to the base about the pivot axis. The second base attachment member extends from the base and is adapted to be pivotally attached to the base member about the pivot axis. The biasing member is provided between the first base connection part and the second base connection part in the axial direction.

With the shift unit according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to efficiently arrange the biasing member in the shift unit while pivoting the shift base to the base member about the pivot axis.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the switching unit according to any one of the second to fourteenth aspects is configured such that the base member includes a base body and a support body extending from the base body. The support body is configured to be pivotally connected to the switch base about the pivot axis.

With the switching unit according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to reliably couple the switch socket to the base member.

In accordance with a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the shifting unit according to the fifteenth aspect is configured such that the support body includes a first bracket and a second bracket spaced apart from the first bracket in the axial direction with respect to the pivot axis. The first bracket extends from the body and is configured to be pivotally connected to the switch base about the pivot axis. The second bracket extends from the body and is configured to be pivotally connected to the switch base about the pivot axis. The biasing member is provided between the first bracket and the second bracket in the axial direction.

With the shift unit according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to efficiently arrange the biasing member in the shift unit while the shift base is pivotally coupled to the base member about the pivot axis.

In accordance with a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to any one of the second to sixteenth aspects further comprises a pivot pin configured to pivotally connect the switch base to the base member about the pivot axis. The biasing member includes a coiled part. The pivot pin extends through the coiled portion along the pivot axis.

With the shift unit according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to support the biasing member while the shift base is pivotally connected to the base member about the pivot axis.

In accordance with an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to any one of the second to seventeenth aspects further comprises a stopper configured to limit pivotal movement of the switch base between the rest position and the operative position.

With the switch unit according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to reliably position the switch base at the home position and the operative position.

In accordance with a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the switch unit according to the eighteenth aspect is configured such that the switch socket/stopper includes a recess and a projection provided in the recess. The recess is provided on one of the base and the switch socket. The protrusion is provided on the other of the base and the switch socket.

In the switching unit according to the nineteenth aspect, the recess and the projection can form the stopper with a simple structure.

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• 1 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Betätigungsvorrichtung in Übereinstimmung mit einer ersten Ausführungsform und einer Zusatzbetätigungsvorrichtung für ein muskelkraftbetriebenes Fahrzeug.
• 2 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in 1 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 3 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie III-III von 2.
• 4 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 5 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht eines Elektrokomponentengehäuses der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 6 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 7 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung, die entlang der Linie VII-VII von 2 aufgenommen wurde.
• 8 ist eine Ansicht von unten auf die in 2 veranschaulichte Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 9 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung, die entlang der Linie IX-IX von 8 aufgenommen wurde.
• 10 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht einer Schalteinheit der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 11 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Schalteinheit der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XI-XI von 8.
• 12 ist eine vergrößerte Querschnittsansicht der Schalteinheit der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 13 ist ein Querschnitt durch die Schalteinheit der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XIII-XIII von 8.
• 14 ist ein Querschnitt durch die Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XIV-XIV von 18.
• 15 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht einer Zustatzschalteinheit der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 16 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Schalteinheit der Betätigungsvorrichtung, die entlang der Linie XVI-XVI von 8 aufgenommen wurde.
• 17 ist ein Querschnitt durch die Schalteinheit der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XVII-XVII von 8.
• 18 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 19 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Schalteinheit der Betätigungsvorrichtung, aufgenommen entlang der Linie XIX-XIX von 18.
• 20 ist eine Draufsicht auf die in 2 veranschaulichte Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 21 ist ein schematisches Blockdiagramm der in 2 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 22 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XXII-XXII von 23.
• 23 ist ein Querschnitt durch die Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XXIII-XXIII von 22.
• 24 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Betätigungsvorrichtung in Übereinstimmung mit einer zweiten Ausführungsform.
• 25 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht der in 24 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 26 ist ein schematisches Blockdiagramm der in 24 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 27 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XXVII-XXVII von 24.
• 28 ist ein Querschnitt durch die Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie XXVIII-XXVIII von 24.
• 29 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in 24 veranschaulichten Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 30 ist eine Ansicht von unten auf die in 24 veranschaulichte Betätigungsvorrichtung.
• 31 zeigt die in 24 veranschaulichte Betätigungsvorrichtung in der Draufsicht.
• 32 ist eine Querschnittsansicht einer Betätigungsvorrichtung in Übereinstimmung mit einer Modifikation.
• 33 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Betätigungsvorrichtung in Übereinstimmung mit einer Modifikation.

A more complete understanding of the invention and many attendant advantages will be readily obtained as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description in connection with the accompanying drawings.

• 1 12 is a perspective view of an actuator in accordance with a first embodiment and a Auxiliary control device for a human-powered vehicle.
• 2 is a perspective view of FIG 1 illustrated actuator.
• 3 Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the actuator taken along line III-III of Fig 2 .
• 4 is an exploded perspective view of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 5 FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic component case of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 6 is a perspective view of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 7 12 is a cross-sectional view of the actuator taken along line VII-VII of FIG 2 has been recorded.
• 8th is a bottom view of the in 2 illustrated actuator.
• 9 13 is a cross-sectional view of the actuator taken along line IX-IX of FIG 8th has been recorded.
• 10 FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a switching unit of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 11 13 is a cross-sectional view of the switching unit of the actuator taken along the line XI-XI of FIG 8th .
• 12 13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the switching unit of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 13 Fig. 12 is a cross section through the switching unit of the actuator along the line XIII-XIII of Fig 8th .
• 14 Fig. 12 is a cross-section through the actuator along line XIV-XIV of Fig 18 .
• 15 FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of an auxiliary switch unit of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 16 Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the switching unit of the operating device taken along the line XVI-XVI of Fig 8th has been recorded.
• 17 Fig. 12 is a cross section through the switching unit of the actuator along the line XVII-XVII of Fig 8th .
• 18 is a perspective view of FIG 2 illustrated actuator.
• 19 12 is a cross-sectional view of the switching unit of the operating device taken along the line XIX-XIX of FIG 18 .
• 20 is a plan view of the in 2 illustrated actuator.
• 21 is a schematic block diagram of the in 2 illustrated actuator.
• 22 13 is a cross-sectional view of the actuator taken along line XXII-XXII of FIG 23 .
• 23 Fig. 12 is a cross-section through the actuator along line XXIII-XXIII of Fig 22 .
• 24 12 is a perspective view of an actuator in accordance with a second embodiment.
• 25 is an exploded perspective view of FIG 24 illustrated actuator.
• 26 is a schematic block diagram of the in 24 illustrated actuator.
• 27 13 is a cross-sectional view of the actuator taken along line XXVII-XXVII of FIG 24 .
• 28 Fig. 12 is a cross-section through the actuator along line XXVIII-XXVIII of Fig 24 .
• 29 is a perspective view of FIG 24 illustrated actuator.
• 30 is a bottom view of the in 24 illustrated actuator.
• 31 shows the in 24 illustrated actuator in plan view.
• 32 14 is a cross-sectional view of an actuator in accordance with a modification.
• 33 14 is a perspective view of an actuator in accordance with a modification.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

The embodiment(s) will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals ent indicate corresponding or identical elements in the various drawings.

First embodiment

How out 1 As can be seen, an actuating device 10 for a human-powered vehicle 2 is set up to actuate at least one of a plurality of devices. The actuating device 10 is configured to be mounted on a tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . In the present application, a human-powered vehicle includes various types of bicycles, such as. B. a mountain bike, a racing bike, a city bike, a cargo bike, a hand bike and a recumbent bike. The muscle-powered vehicle also includes an electric bicycle (e-bike). The electric bicycle includes an electrically assisted bicycle configured to assist in driving a vehicle with an electric motor. However, a total number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle is not limited to two. The human-powered vehicle includes, for example, a one-wheel vehicle or a three-wheel or more vehicle. In particular, the human-powered vehicle does not include a vehicle that uses only an engine as a driving force. In general, the human-powered vehicle is assumed to be a light road vehicle, which includes a vehicle that does not require a driver's license to travel on public roads.

The operating device 10 is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical device BC1. In the present embodiment, the operating device 10 is configured to be connected to the electrical device BC1 via a wireless communication channel. The operating device 10 is set up to be wirelessly connected to the electrical device BC1.

The operating device 10 is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical device BC2. In the present embodiment, the operating device 10 is configured to be connected to the electrical device BC2 via a wired communication channel. The operating device 10 is configured to be connected to the electrical device BC2 via an electrical cable 5 .

Examples of the electrical devices BC1 and BC2 include an auxiliary or satellite actuator, an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a shifting device, a braking device, a lighting device, a display device, a cycle computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer, and a personal computer. In the present embodiment, the electric device BC1 includes a shifting device such as a derailleur. The electrical device BC2 includes a satellite actuator. However, the electrical devices BC1 and BC2 are not limited to the above devices.

In the present embodiment, the operating device 10 is a right-side operating/control device configured to be operated by the driver's right hand to operate the electric device BC1 or other devices. However, the structures of the operating device 10 can be applied/transferred to a left-hand operating device.

In the present application, the following directional terms refer to "front", "rear", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "transverse", "up" and "down" and all other similar directional terms those directions that are determined based on a user (e.g., a driver) who is in the user's default position (e.g., on a saddle or a seat) in/on the human-powered vehicle 2 and faces a steering or handlebar. Accordingly, these terms, as used to describe the actuator 10 or other components, should be interpreted with respect to the human-powered vehicle 2 equipped with the actuator 10 as used in an upright driving position on a horizontal surface.

The human-powered vehicle 2 includes an additional actuating device 6. The additional actuating device 6 is set up to actuate at least one component. The additional operating device 6 is adapted to be mounted on the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The additional operating device 6 includes an operating body 6A, an operating lever 6B, and a mounting member 6C. The operating lever 6B is pivotally connected to the operating body 6A. The operating body 6A includes a hydraulic unit configured to generate hydraulic pressure in response to movement of the operating lever 6B.

The mounting member 6C is configured to connect the operating body 6A to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The mounting member 6C includes a mounting hole 6D through which the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 extends in a state in which the mounting member 6C connects the operating body 6A to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . In the present embodiment, the mounting member 6C includes a bracket. However, the structure of the mounting member 6C is not limited to the bracket.

The additional operating device 6 is configured to be/are connected to an additional electric device BC3. In the present embodiment, the additional operating device 6 is configured to be connected to the additional electric device BC3 via a hydraulic hose 8 . However, the additional operating device 6 may be arranged to be/are connected to the additional electrical device BC3 via other elements such as a mechanical cable (e.g. Bowden cable).

Examples of the additional electric device BC3 include an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a shifting device, and a braking device. In the present embodiment, the additional electric device BC3 includes a hydraulic brake device. However, the additional electric device BC3 is not limited to the above devices.

How out 1 As can be seen, the operating device 10 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises a base structure 12. The base structure 12 is configured to be mounted on the human-powered vehicle 2. The base structure 12 is arranged to be mounted on the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The tubular part 4 has a central longitudinal axis 4A. The tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 extends along the longitudinal central axis 4A.

The actuating device 10 further includes a mounting structure 14. The mounting structure 14 is set up to connect the base structure 12 to/with the human-powered vehicle 2. The mounting structure 14 is configured to connect the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . In the present embodiment, the operating device 10 is configured to be mounted on a flat handlebar. However, the mounting structure 14 may be configured to connect the base structure 12 to other types of bars, such as drop-down bars, time trial bars, and bull's horn bars, if needed and/or desired.

The mounting structure 14 includes at least one of the mounting member 6C and an adjustment member. In the present embodiment, the mounting structure 14 includes a mounting base 16 and an adjustment member 18. However, the mounting structure 14 may include the mounting member 6C configured to connect the base structure 12 to the tubular/tubular portion 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2, if required and/or desired.

How out 1 As can be seen, the mounting base 16 is secured to the base structure 12 . The adjustment member 18 is adjustably attached to the mounting base 16 and configured to adjustably couple the mounting base 16 to the mounting member 6C. In the present embodiment, the mounting structure 14 is configured to connect the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 such that the base structure 12 is positioned at an arbitrary position within an adjustable range AR1. The mounting structure 14 is configured to connect the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 such that the base structure 12 is positioned in an arbitrary position within an additional adjustable range AR2. The mounting structure 14 may be configured to connect the base structure 12 to the tubular/tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 such that the base structure 12 is adjustable in any position according to one of the adjustable/adjustable range AR1 and the additional one /adjustable area AR2 is/will be positioned if required and/or desired.

How out 2 As can be seen, the mounting base 16 is provided integrally with the base structure 12 as a one-piece, unitary member. The adjustment member 18 is a separate/independent member from the mounting base 16 . The mounting base 16 includes an elongated opening 16A. The adjustment member 18 is movably provided in the elongated opening 16A.

How out 1 As can be seen, the adjustment member 18 extends through the elongated opening 16A in an assembled state in which the assembly structure 14 fixes the base structure 12 to the tubular part of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The adjustment member 18 is movable relative to the base structure 12 within the elongated opening 16A in a state where the mounting structure 14 does not attach to the base structure 12 fixed to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The elongated opening 16A of the mounting base 16 defines the adjustable/adjustable area AR1. The elongated opening 16A extends along the longitudinal central axis 4A of the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2.

How out 1 As can be seen, the mounting element 6C includes an additional elongate opening 6E. The adjustment member 18 is arranged to be/are movably provided in the additional elongate opening 6E. The adjustment member 18 is provided in the elongated hole 16A and the additional elongated hole 6E in the assembled state in which the assembly structure 14 couples the base structure 12 to the tubular member 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The adjusting member 18 is movable relative to the mounting member 6C of the additional operating device 6 within the additional elongated opening 6E in the state where the mounting structure 14 does not fix the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The additional elongated opening 6E of the mounting member 6C defines the additional adjustable/adjustable range AR2. The additional elongated opening 6E extends along an outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 about the longitudinal central axis 4A.

How out 3 As can be seen, the adjustment member 18 includes an adjustment screw 20 and a retainer 22. The retainer 22 includes a through bore 22A with a threaded hole 22B. The adjusting screw 20 is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole 22B of the holder 22 . The holder 22 includes a flange portion 22C. The mounting member 6C of the auxiliary actuator 6 is held between the mounting base 16 and the flange portion 22C of the holder 22. As shown in FIG. However, the structure of the adjustment member 18 is not limited to the illustrated structure.

How out 4 As can be seen, the actuating device 10 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises a switching unit SW1. The switching unit SW1 is arranged to be activated in response to a user input U1. The actuating device 10 also includes an additional switching unit SW2. The auxiliary switching unit SW2 is arranged to be activated in response to an auxiliary user input U2. The additional switching unit SW1 can also be referred to as the first or second additional switching unit SW1. The additional switching unit SW2 can also be referred to as the second or first switching unit SW2.

The actuating device 10 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises an electrical component housing 24. The electrical component housing 24 is configured to be detachably connected to the base structure 12/becomes. The electronic component housing 24 is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 12 .

The terms "detachable and/or reattachable/reattachable" and/or "detachable and/or reattachable/reattachable" as used herein encompass a configuration in which one element is repeatedly detachable from and attachable to another element without significant damage.

The switching unit SW1 is configured to be detachably connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 24 and the base structure 12 . The switching unit SW1 is configured to be detachably and reattachably connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 24 and the base structure 12 . In the present embodiment, the switching unit SW1 is configured to be/are detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 12 . However, the switching unit SW1 may be configured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to the electronic component housing 24 or to both the electronic component housing 24 and the chassis 12 if needed and/or desired.

The additional switching unit SW2 is configured to be detachably connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 24 and the base structure 12 . The auxiliary switching unit SW2 is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 24 and the base structure 12 . In the present embodiment, the additional switching unit SW2 is configured to be/are detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 12 . However, the auxiliary switching unit SW2 may be configured to be detachably and reattachably attached/reattachably attached to the electronic component housing 24 or to both the electronic component housing 24 and the base structure 12 if needed and/or desired.

How out 5 As can be seen, the operating device 10 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises an electrical component EC. The electrical component EC is set up to work with to be electrically connected to the switching unit SW1. The electrical component EC is set up to be electrically connected to the additional switching unit SW2.

The electronic component housing 24 is configured to support the electrical component EC such that the electrical component EC is detachably connected to the base structure 12 via the electronic component housing 24 (see, e.g 4 ) is/will be connected. The electronic component housing 24 is configured to support the electrical component EC such that the electrical component EC is detachable and reattachable/reattachable to the base structure 12 via the electronic component housing 24 (see e.g 4 ) is/will be connected.

The electronic component case 24 includes an accommodation space 24S. The electrical component EC is at least partially provided in the accommodating space 24S. In the present embodiment, the electric component EC is provided entirely in the accommodating space 24S. However, the electrical component EC may be partially provided in the accommodating space 24S if necessary and/or desired.

The electronic component case 24 includes a case body 24H. The case body 24H includes the accommodation space 24S. The accommodating space 24S includes an electronic component accommodating space 24T. The case body 24H includes the electronic component accommodating space 24T. The case body 24H includes a first case 24A and a second case 24B. The second housing 24B is detachably and reattachably/reattachably coupled to the first housing 24A. The first case 24A and the second case 24B define the electronic component accommodating space 24T.

The electronic component case 24 includes a lid 24C, a lid pin 24D, and a lid latch 24E. The lid 24C is pivotally coupled to the housing body 24H about a lid pivot axis A4. Lid pin 24D pivotally couples lid 24C to housing body 24H about lid pivot axis A4. The lid lock 24E is configured to fix the lid 24C to the case body 24H.

The accommodating space 24S includes a power supply accommodating space 26 in which a power supply PS is to be provided. The power supply PS includes a first power supply PS1 and a second power supply PS2. The first power supply PS1 is a separate/independent element from the second power supply PS2. The power supply accommodating space 26 includes a first power supply accommodating space 26A in which a first power supply PS1 is to be stored. The power supply accommodating space 26 includes a second power supply accommodating space 26B in which a second power supply PS2 is to be provided.

In the present embodiment, the power supply accommodating space 26 is in communication with the electronic component accommodating space 24T. However, the power supply compartment 26 can be configured to be out of communication with the electronic component compartment 24T if needed and/or desired.

The case body 24H includes an insertion hole 24F into which a power supply PS is to be inserted. The first power supply PS1 is provided in the insertion opening 24F in a state where the first power supply PS1 is provided in the first power supply accommodating space 26A. The first power supply PS1 is inserted into the insertion opening 24F when the first power supply PS1 is inserted into the first power supply accommodating space 26A. The second power supply PS2 is provided in the insertion opening 24F in a state where the second power supply PS2 is provided in the second power supply accommodating space 26B. The second power supply PS2 is inserted into the insertion hole 24F when the second power supply PS2 is inserted into the second power supply accommodating space 26B.

The power supply PS can include only one power supply or three or more power supplies, if needed and/or desired. The power supply accommodating space 26 may include only one of the first power supply accommodating space 26A and the second power supply accommodating space 26B, or another power supply accommodating space in addition to the first power supply accommodating space 26A and the second power supply accommodating space 26B.

The electrical component EC includes a terminal TM. The terminal TM is contactable with the power supply PS in a state where the power supply PS is provided in the power supply accommodating space 26 . The terminal TM is provided in the accommodating space 24S.

The terminal TM includes a first terminal TM1, a second terminal TM2 and a Intermediate terminal TM3. The first terminal TM1, the second terminal TM2, and the intermediate terminal TM3 are provided in the accommodating space 24S. The first power supply accommodating space 26A is provided between the first terminal TM1 and the intermediate terminal TM3. The second power supply accommodating space 26B is provided between the second terminal TM2 and the intermediate terminal TM3.

How out 4 As can be seen, the electronic component housing 24 includes a housing latch 27 . The housing body 24H is configured to be detachably coupled to the base structure 12 via the housing latch 27 . In the present embodiment, the case shutter 27 includes a plurality of case shutters 27A, 27B, and 27C. The case body 24H is configured to be detachably connected to the base structure 12 via the case fasteners 27A, 27B and 27C.

The case shutter 27 is configured to be detachably attached to at least one of the base structure 12 and the case body 24H. The case shutter 27 is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably attached to the case body 24H so as to extend through a through hole of the base structure 12 . The case shutter 27A is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably attached to the case body 24H. The case shutter 27B is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the case body 24H. The case shutter 27C is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably attached to the case body 24H.

The housing shutter 27 includes a tool engaging portion to be engaged by a tool. The housing shutter 27A includes a tool engaging portion 27A1 to be engaged by a tool. The housing shutter 27B includes a tool engaging portion 27B1 to be engaged by a tool. The housing shutter 27C includes a tool engaging portion 27C1 to be engaged by a tool. The case fasteners 27A, 27B, and 27C each include a screw. The tool engaging parts 27A1, 27B1 and 27C1 each include a tool engaging recess. However, the tool engaging portion of housing latch 27 may be omitted if needed and/or desired. The case closure 27 may be omitted from the electronic component case 24 if needed and/or desired.

How from in 6 As can be seen, the base structure 12 includes a mounting aperture 12E. At least one of the case body 24H and the case shutter 27 is configured to be provided in the attachment hole 12E. In the present embodiment, the case body 24H and the case shutter 27 are configured to be provided in the attachment hole 12E.

How out 6 and 7 As can be seen, the attachment opening 12E includes a second attachment opening 12G. The first attachment hole 12F is not in communication with the second attachment hole 12G. The case body 24H is configured to be provided in the first attachment hole 12F. The case shutter 27 is configured to be provided in the second attachment hole 12G. The second attachment hole 12G includes a plurality of second attachment holes 12A, 12B and 12C. The housing shutter 27A is configured to be provided in the second attachment opening 12A. The case shutter 27B is configured to be provided in the second attachment hole 12B. The case shutter 27C is configured to be provided in the second attachment hole 12C.

How out 8th As can be seen, the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 are connected to the basic structure 12 at a fastening axis A3. In the present embodiment, the switching unit SW1 includes a base element 28. The additional switching unit SW2 includes an additional base element 30. The base element 28 and the additional base element 30 are/are attached to the base structure 12 at the attachment axis A3. The base member 28 is configured to be releasably and reattachably/reattachably coupled to the base structure 12 . The auxiliary chassis 30 is configured to be releasably and refastenably/reattachably tethered to the chassis 12 .

The switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 are connected to the basic structure 12 in such a way that at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 can be adjusted/adjusted about the fastening axis A3. The basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 are connected to the basic structure 12 in such a way that at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 can be adjusted/adjusted about the fastening axis A3.

In the present embodiment, the switching unit is SW1 and the auxiliary switching unit SW2 is connected to the basic structure 12 in such a way that the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 can be adjusted/adjusted about the fastening axis A3. The base member 28 is configured to be adjustably attached to the base structure 12 of the actuator 10 . The additional base element 30 is set up to be/are adjustably connected to the base structure 12 of the actuating device 10 . The switching unit SW1 is configured to be attached to the base structure 12 such that the switching unit SW1 is positioned relative to the base structure 12 at each of at least one of two circumferential positions about the attachment axis A3. The additional switching unit SW2 is configured to be attached to the base structure 12 such that the additional switching unit SW2 is positioned relative to the base structure 12 at each of at least two circumferential positions about the attachment axis A3. However, the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 can be coupled to the base structure 12 such that only one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 is adjustable/adjustable about the mounting axis A3, if needed and/or desired. The base member 28 and the supplemental base member 30 may be coupled to the base structure 12 such that only one of the switch unit SW1 and the supplemental switch unit SW2 is adjustable/adjustable about the mounting axis A3 if needed and/or desired.

The switching unit SW1 is/is attached to the base structure 12 in a pivotable manner about the attachment axis A3. The additional switching unit SW2 is/is attached to the base structure 12 such that it can be pivoted about the attachment axis A3. The base member 28 is pivotally attached to the base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3. The additional basic element 30 is/is connected to the basic structure 12 such that it can be pivoted about the fastening axis A3.

How out 9 As can be seen, the actuating device 10 also includes a fixing means 32. The fixing means 32 is set up to fix at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the basic structure 12. The fixing means 32 is designed to fix at least one of the basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 to the basic structure 12 . In the present embodiment, the fixing means 32 is set up to fix the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the basic structure 12 . The fixing means 32 is designed to fix the base element 28 and the additional base element 30 to the base structure 12 . The fixing means 32 defines the attachment axis A3. The fixing means 32 extends along the fastening axis A3.

The base structure 12 includes a fixture aperture 34. The base member 28 includes a first aperture 36. The supplemental base member 30 includes a second aperture 38. The fixture 32 extends through the first aperture 36 and the second aperture 38 in a fixture state in which the fixture 32 the basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 are fixed to the basic structure 12 . The fixation means 32 extends in the fixation state through the fixation means opening 34, the first opening 36 and the second opening 38.

One of the base 28 and the supplemental base 30 is held between the base structure 12 and the other of the base 28 and the supplemental base 30 in the fixed state. In the present embodiment, the base member 28 is held in the fixed state between the base structure 12 and the auxiliary base member 30 . However, the auxiliary base 30 is held between the base structure 12 and the base 28 in the fixed state.

The fixation means 32 includes a fixation means screw 40, a washer 42 and a fixation means pin 44. The fixation means screw 40 extends along the attachment axis A3. Fixture pin 44 extends along attachment axis A3. The fixator screw 40 includes a rod 40A, a head 40B and an externally threaded portion 40C. The rod 40A extends along the attachment axis A3. The head 40B is provided at an end of the rod 40A. The male-threaded part 40C is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the rod 40A. The washer 42 is held between the head 40B of the fixation means screw 40 and the auxiliary base 30 .

The fixture pin 44 includes a pin body 44A and a flange 44B. The pin body 44A extends along the attachment axis A3. The flange 44B is provided at one end of the pin body 44A. The locator pin 44 extends through the locator hole 34, the first opening 36 and the second opening 38 in the fixed state. The pin body 44A includes a threaded bore 44C. The externally threaded portion 40C of the fixator screw 40 is configured to be threadably engaged with the threaded hole 44C.

The base structure 12 includes a locator recess 46 provided at one end of the locator hole 34 . The flange 44B of the fixer pin 44 is provided in the fixer recess 46 in the fixation state. The base structure 12, the base member 28 and the supplemental base member 30 are held between the head 40B of the fixture screw 40 and the flange 44B of the fixture pin 44.

The fixation means 32 is a separate/independent element from the base element 28 and the additional base element 30 . The fixator screw 40 is a separate/independent member from the fixator pin 44 . However, the attachment means 32 may be provided integrally with one of the base member 28 and the supplemental base member 30 as a unitary member if needed and/or desired. In such an embodiment, the fixation means 32 may be provided as a rivet. Fixture pin 44 may be omitted from fixation means 32 if needed and/or desired. In such an embodiment, the fixation means screw 40 can be screwed into a threaded bore of the base structure 12 . The locator 32 may be omitted from the actuator 10 if needed and/or desired.

How out 10 As can be seen, the switching unit SW1 includes a switch 50. The switch 50 is arranged to be activated in response to the user input U1. The switch 50 is mounted on the base 28 . The switch unit SW1 includes a switch base 52. The switch base 52 is pivotally connected to the base member 28 about a pivot axis A1. The switch 50 is mounted on the switch base 52 . The switch unit SW<b>1 includes a switch cover 54 . The switch cover 54 is configured to be attached to the switch base 52 .

The switch unit SW1 further includes a pivot pin 56. The pivot pin 56 is configured to pivotally connect the switch base 52 to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1. The shift unit SW<b>1 further includes a biasing member 58 . The biasing member 58 is provided around the pivot pin 56 . The biasing member 58 includes a coiled portion 58A. Pivot pin 56 extends through coiled portion 58A along pivot axis A1. The shift unit SW1 includes a bushing 59. The pivot pin 56 extends through the bushing 59. The pivot pin 56 includes a groove 56A. The bushing 59 is partially fitted into the groove 56A of the pivot pin 56 . Bushing 59 is configured to prevent pivot pin 56 from moving relative to base 28 and switch base 52 in an axial direction D1 with respect to pivot axis A1. The bushing 59 is provided in the coiled portion 58A to support the biasing member 58 about the pivot axis A1.

How out 11 As can be seen, the switch cover 54 is configured to be attached to the switch base 52 to define an interior space 60 between the switch base 52 and the switch cover 54 . The switch 50 is provided in the interior space 60 . The biasing member 58 is provided in the interior space 60 . However, at least one of the switch 50 and the biasing member 58 may be provided at least partially outside of the interior 60 if needed and/or desired.

The switch cover 54 is a separate/independent member from the switch base 52 . The switch cover 54 is pivotable relative to the base 28 . In the present embodiment, the switch base 52 is made of a first material. The switch cover 54 is made of a second material different from the first material. The first material includes a plastic material/resin material. The second material includes an elastic material. Examples of the elastic material are elastomers such as rubber. However, the first material and the second material are not limited to the above materials.

Switch base 52 and switch 50 are pivotable relative to base member 28 about pivot axis A1 between a rest position P11, in which switch 50 does not receive user input U1, and an operative position P12, in which switch 50 is responsive to user input U1 is/will be activated. The switch base 52, the switch 50 and the switch cover 54 are pivotable relative to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1 between the rest position P11 and the operative position P12.

In the present application, the term "rest position" as used herein refers to a position in which a movable/movable part, such as switch base 52, remains stationary in a condition in which the movable part/parts are not actuated by the user it will. The term "operating position" as used herein refers to a position in which the moveable part(s) has been manipulated by the user to perform operation of the bicycle component.

The biasing member 58 is configured to apply a biasing force F11 to the switch base 52 to move relative to the base member 28 to move from the operating position P12 to the rest position P11. The switch 50 is configured to be activated in response to an operating state in which an operating force F12 applied to the switch 50 as the user input U1 is/becomes greater than the biasing force F11. The biasing force F11 produces, for example, a biasing torsional force F13 about the pivot axis A1. The actuation force F12 creates an operating torque F14 about the pivot axis A1. The operating torque F14 is greater than the preload torque F13. Thus, the biasing member 58 is configured to allow the switch base 52 to pivot relative to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1 from the rest position P11 toward the operative position P12 in response to the actuating force F12 applied to the switch 50 without the switch 50 to activate. The switching unit SW1 is arranged to pivot from the rest position P11 to the operating position P12 about the pivot axis A1 in response to the operating force F12. The switch 50 is configured not to be activated in response to the operating force F12 in a state where the switch base 52 is in a position other than the operating position P12. The switching unit SW1 receives the operating force F12 without pivoting relative to the base 28 in an operated state in which the switching unit SW1 is in the operating position P12. Thus, the switch 50 is configured to be activated in response to the operating force F12 in an operated state in which the switch base 52 is in the operating position P12.

How out 12 As can be seen, the switch 50 includes a circuit 50A, a button 50B, a socket 50C, a housing 50D and a lead 50E. The circuit board 50A and the socket 50C are provided on the housing 50D. The switching circuit 50A includes a movable contact 50F and a stationary contact 50G. The stationary contact 50G is provided on the base 50C. The movable contact 50F is elastically deformable and is provided on the base 50C. The movable contact 50F is contactable with the stationary contact 50G. The knob 50B is movably attached to the base 50C. The button 50B is arranged to transmit the actuation force F12 to the movable contact 50F of the switching circuit 50A. Knob 50B is movable relative to base 50C in response to operating force F12. The movable contact 50F and the stationary contact 50G are electrically connected to the wire 50E. How out 8th As can be seen, lead 50E extends through hole 24W of electronic component housing 24.

How out 12 as can be seen, the movable contact 50F is not in contact with the stationary contact 50G in a state where the knob 50B does not receive the operating force F12. The movable contact 50F is elastically deformed to come into contact with the stationary contact 50G when the knob 50B transmits the operating force F12 to the movable contact 50F. Thereby, the operating force F12 has a force necessary to bring the movable contact 50F into contact with the stationary contact 50G to turn on the switch.

How out 10 As can be seen, the switch cover 54 includes a cover body 54A and a cover attachment portion 54B extending from the cover body 54A. The cover attachment portion 54B is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1. How out 11 As can be seen, the interior space 60 is provided between the switch base 52 and the cover body 54A.

How out 10 As can be seen, the switch unit SW1 further comprises a stopper/stop 62. The stopper/stop 62 is configured to limit pivotal movement of the switch base 52 between the rest position P11 and the operative position P12. The stopper 62 includes a recess 64 and a projection 66 provided in the recess 64 . The recess 64 is provided on one of the base 28 and the switch socket 52 . The protrusion 66 is provided on the other of the base 28 and the switch socket 52 .

In the present embodiment, the recess 64 is provided on the switch socket 52 . The protrusion 66 is provided on the base 28 . However, the indentation 64 may also be provided on the base member 28 if needed and/or desired. Protrusion 66 may be provided on switch socket 52 if needed and/or desired.

The recess 64 includes a first recess 64A and a second recess 64B. The projection 66 includes a first projection 66A and a second projection 66B. The first recess 64A and the second recess 64B are provided on one of the base 28 and the switch socket 52 . The first protrusion 66A and the second protrusion 66B are provided on the other of the base 28 and the switch socket 52 .

The first recess 64A and the second recess 64B are provided on the switch socket 52 . The first protrusion 66A and the second protrusion 66B are provided on the base member 28 . The first protrusion 66A is provided in the first recess 64A. The second protrusion 66B is provided in the second recess 64B.

How out 11 As can be seen, the stopper/stop 62 includes a rest position surface 67 and an actuated position surface 68. The recess 64 is/is defined between the rest position surface 67 and the actuated position surface 68. FIG. The protrusion 66 is in touch/contact with the home position surface 67 in a home state in which the switch base 52 is provided in the home position P11. In an actuated state in which the switch base 52 is provided in the operating position P12, the projection 66 is in contact with the operating position surface 68.

How out 11 and 13 As can be seen, in the present embodiment, the home surface 67 includes a first home surface 67A and a second home surface 67B. The actuation position surface 68 includes a first actuation position surface 68A and a second actuation position surface 68B. The first recess 64A is defined between the first rest position surface 67A and the first actuation position surface 68A. The second recess 64B is defined between the second rest position surface 67B and the second actuation position surface 68B.

The first protrusion 66A is in touch/contact with the first rest position surface 67A in the rest state. In the actuated state, the first protrusion 66A is in touch/contact with the first actuation position surface 68A. The second projection 66B is in touch/contact with the second rest position surface 67B in the rest state. The second protrusion 66B is in touch/contact with the second operation position surface 68B in the operated state.

How out 14 As can be seen, the cover attachment portion 54B includes a first cover attachment portion 54C and a second cover attachment portion 54D. The second cover attachment part 54D is spaced from the first cover attachment part 54C in the axial direction D1 with respect to the pivot axis A1. The first cover attachment part 54C extends from the cover body 54A. The first cover attachment part 54C is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1. The second cover attachment part 54D extends from the cover body 54A. The second cover attachment part 54D is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1.

The first cover tie portion 54C includes a first cover tie hole 54E. The second cover tying part 54D includes a second cover tying hole 54F. The pivot pin 56 extends through the first cover tie hole 54E and the second cover tie hole 54F.

How out 10 As can be seen, the switch socket 52 includes a base 52A and a base tie portion 52B which extends from the base 52A. The base attachment part 52B is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member 28 about the pivot axis Alan. The base attachment part 52B includes a first base attachment part 52C and a second base attachment part 52D. The second base connection part 52D is spaced from the first base connection part 52C in the axial direction D1 with respect to the pivot axis A1. The first base tie portion 52C extends from the base portion 52A. The first base attachment portion 52C is adapted to be pivotally attached to the base member 28 about the pivot axis Alan. The second base attachment portion 52D extends from the base portion 52A. The second base attachment part 52D is configured to be pivotally attached to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1.

How out 11 As can be seen, the interior space 60 is provided between the base 52A and the switch cover 54 . The inner space 60 is provided between the base 52A and the cover body 54A.

How out 14 As can be seen, the first base tie portion 52C includes a first socket coupling hole 52E. The second base connecting part 52D includes a second socket coupling hole 52F. The pivot pin 56 extends through the first socket coupling hole 52E and the second socket coupling hole 52F.

How out 10 As can be seen, the base member 28 includes a base body 28A and a support body 28B. The support body 28B extends from the base body 28A. The support body 28B is configured to be pivotally connected to the switch base 52 about the pivot axis A1. The support body 28B includes a first support 28C and a second support 28D. The second bracket 28D is spaced from the first bracket 28C in the axial direction D1 with respect to the pivot axis A1. The first support 28C extends from the base 28A. The first support is 28C configured to be pivotally connected to switch base 52 about pivot axis A1. The second support 28D extends from the base 28A. The second bracket 28D is configured to be pivotally connected to the switch base 52 about the pivot axis A1.

How out 14 As can be seen, the first post 28C includes a first post hole 28E. The second bracket 28D includes a second bracket hole 28F. The pivot pin 56 extends through the first bracket hole 28E and the second bracket hole 28F.

The biasing member 58 is provided between the first cover attachment part 54C and the second cover attachment part 54D in the axial direction D1. The biasing member 58 is provided between the first base connection part 52C and the second base connection part 52D in the axial direction D1. The biasing member 58 is provided between the first bracket 28C and the second bracket 28D in the axial direction D1. However, the biasing member 58 may be outside of an area defined between the first cover attachment part 54C and the second cover attachment part 54D in the axial direction D1, an area defined between the first base attachment part 52C and the second base attachment part 52D in the axial direction D1, and an area defined between the first support 28C and the second support 28D in the area defined in the axial direction D1.

How out 15 As can be seen, the additional switching unit SW2 includes an additional switch 70. The additional switch 70 is arranged to be activated in response to the additional user input U2. The auxiliary switch 70 is mounted on the auxiliary base 30 . The additional switching unit SW2 includes an additional switching base 72. The additional switching base 72 is/is connected to the additional basic element 30 such that it can be pivoted about an additional pivot axis A2. The auxiliary switch 70 is mounted on the auxiliary switch base 72 . The auxiliary switch unit SW2 includes an auxiliary switch cover 74 . The auxiliary switch cover 74 is configured to be attached to the auxiliary switch base 72 .

The additional switch unit SW2 also includes an additional pivot pin 76. The additional pivot pin 76 is set up to connect the additional switch base 72 pivotably to the additional base element 30 about the additional pivot axis A2. The auxiliary switching unit SW2 further includes an auxiliary biasing member 78. The auxiliary biasing member 78 is provided around the auxiliary pivot pin 76. The supplemental biasing member 78 includes an additional coiled portion 78A. Auxiliary pivot pin 76 extends through auxiliary coiled member 78A along auxiliary pivot axis A2. The auxiliary shift unit SW2 includes a bushing 79. The auxiliary pivot pin 76 extends through the bushing 79. The auxiliary pivot pin 76 includes an additional groove 76A. The bushing 79 is partially fitted into the auxiliary groove 76A of the auxiliary pivot pin 76 . Bushing 79 is configured to limit/prevent auxiliary pivot pin 76 from movement relative to auxiliary base 30 and auxiliary switch base 72 in an axial direction D2 with respect to auxiliary pivot axis A2. The bushing 79 is provided in the auxiliary coiled portion 78A to support the auxiliary biasing member 78 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2.

How out 16 As can be seen, the auxiliary switch cover 74 is configured to be attached to the auxiliary switch socket 72 to define an auxiliary interior space 80 between the auxiliary switch socket 72 and the auxiliary switch cover 74 . The auxiliary switch 70 is provided in the auxiliary interior 80 . The auxiliary biasing member 78 is provided in the auxiliary interior 80 . However, at least one of the auxiliary switch 70 and the auxiliary biasing member 78 may be provided at least partially outside of the auxiliary interior 80 if needed and/or desired.

The auxiliary switch cover 74 is a separate/independent member from the auxiliary switch base 72 . The auxiliary switch cover 74 is pivotable relative to the auxiliary base 30 . In the present embodiment, the auxiliary switch base 72 is made of a first auxiliary material. The auxiliary switch cover 74 is made of a second auxiliary material different from the first auxiliary material. The first additive material includes a plastic material/resin material. The second additional material includes an elastic material. Examples of the elastic material are elastomers such as rubber. However, the first additional material and the second additional material are not limited to the above materials.

Auxiliary switch base 72 and auxiliary switch 70 are pivotable relative to auxiliary base 30 about auxiliary pivot axis A2 between a rest position P21, in which auxiliary switch 70 does not receive auxiliary user input U2, and an operative position P22, in which auxiliary switch 70 is in response to auxiliary user input U2 is/will be activated. The auxiliary switch base 72, the auxiliary switch 70 and the auxiliary switch cover 74 are relative to the Additional basic element 30 can be pivoted about the additional pivot axis A2 between the rest position P21 and the operating position P22.

The auxiliary biasing member 78 is configured to apply a biasing force F21 to the auxiliary switch base 72 to move relative to the auxiliary base 30 from the operative position P22 to the rest position P21. The additional switch 70 is configured to be activated in response to an operating state in which an operating force F22 applied to the additional switch 70 as the additional user input U2 is/becomes larger than the biasing force F21. For example, the biasing force F21 creates a biasing torsional force F23 about the pivot axis A1. The actuation force F22 creates an operating torque F24 about the pivot axis A1. The operating torque F24 is greater than the preload torque F23. Thus, the auxiliary biasing member 78 is configured to allow the auxiliary switch base 72 to pivot relative to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2 from the rest position P21 toward the operative position P22 in response to the actuating force F22 applied to the auxiliary switch 70 without the auxiliary switch 70 to activate. The auxiliary switching unit SW2 is configured to pivot the auxiliary pivot axis A2 from the rest position P21 to the operative position P22 in response to the operating force F22. The auxiliary switch 70 is configured not to be activated in response to the operating force F22 in a state where the auxiliary switch base 72 is in a position other than the operative position P22. The auxiliary switching unit SW2 receives the operating force F22 without pivoting relative to the auxiliary base 30 in an operated state in which the auxiliary switching unit SW2 is in the operating position P22. Thus, the auxiliary switch 70 is configured to be activated in response to the operating force F22 in an actuated state in which the auxiliary switch base 72 is in the operating position P22.

The additional switch 70 essentially has the same structure as that in 12 illustrated structure of the switch 50. As a result, the description and representation of the switch 50 can also be used for the description and representation of the additional switch 70.

How out 15 As can be seen, the auxiliary switch cover 74 includes a cover body 74A and a cover attachment portion 74B extending from the cover body 74A. The cover attachment part 74B is configured to be pivotally attached to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2. How out 16 As can be seen, the auxiliary interior space 80 is provided between the auxiliary switch base 72 and the cover body 74A.

How out 15 As can be seen, the additional switching unit SW2 further comprises a stopper/stop 82. The stopper/stop 82 is configured to limit pivotal movement of the additional switch base 72 between the rest position P21 and the operating position P22. The stopper 82 includes a recess 84 and a projection 86 provided in the recess 84 . The recess 84 is provided on one of the auxiliary base 30 and the auxiliary switch base 72 . The protrusion 86 is provided on the other of the auxiliary base 30 and the auxiliary switch base 72 .

In the present embodiment, the recess 84 is provided on the auxiliary switch socket 72 . The projection 86 is provided on the auxiliary base 30 . However, the indentation 84 may be provided as a one-piece member on the supplemental base 30 if needed and/or desired. The protrusion 86 may be provided on the auxiliary switch socket 72 if needed and/or desired.

The recess 84 includes a first recess 84A and a second recess 84B. The projection 86 includes a first projection 86A and a second projection 86B. The first recess 84A and the second recess 84B are provided on one of the auxiliary base 30 and the auxiliary switch base 72 . The first protrusion 86A and the second protrusion 86B are provided on the other of the auxiliary base 30 and the auxiliary switch base 72 .

The first recess 84A and the second recess 84B are provided on the auxiliary switch socket 72 . The first protrusion 86A and the second protrusion 86B are provided on the auxiliary base 30 . The first protrusion 86A is provided in the first recess 84A. The second projection 86B is provided in the second recess 84B.

How out 16 As can be seen, the stopper/stop 82 includes a rest position surface 87 and an actuated position surface 88. The recess 84 is/is defined between the rest position surface 87 and the actuated position surface 88. FIG. The protrusion 86 is in contact with the home position surface 87 in a home state in which the auxiliary switch socket 72 is provided in the home position P21. In an actuated state in which the auxiliary switch socket 72 is/is provided in the operating position P22, the Projection 86 in touch/contact with operating position surface 88.

How out 16 and 17 As can be seen, in the present embodiment, the home position surface 87 includes a first home position surface 87A and a second home position surface 87B. The operative position surface 88 includes a first operative position surface 88A and a second operative position surface 88B. The first recess 84A is defined between the first rest position surface 87A and the first actuation position surface 88A. The second recess 84B is defined between the second rest position surface 87B and the second actuation position surface 88B.

The first protrusion 86A is in touch/contact with the first rest position surface 87A in the rest state. In the actuated state, the first protrusion 86A is in touch/contact with the first actuation position surface 88A. The second projection 86B is in touch/contact with the second rest position surface 87B in the rest state. The second projection 86B is in touch/contact with the second operation position surface 88B in the operated state.

How out 14 As can be seen, the cover attachment portion 74B includes a first cover attachment portion 74C and a second cover attachment portion 74D. The second cover attachment part 74D is spaced from the first cover attachment part 74C in the axial direction D2 with respect to the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The first cover attachment portion 74C extends from the cover body 74A. The first cover-connecting part 74C is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The second cover attachment part 74D extends from the cover body 74A. The second cover attachment part 74D is configured to be pivotally attached to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2.

The first cover tie portion 74C includes a first cover tie hole 74E. The second cover tying part 74D includes a second cover tying hole 74F. The auxiliary pivot pin 76 extends through the first cover tie hole 74E and the second cover tie hole 74F.

How out 15 As can be seen, the auxiliary switch socket 72 includes a base portion 72A and a base tie portion 72B which extends from the base portion 72A. The base linking part 72B is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The base attachment part 72B includes a first base attachment part 72C and a second base attachment part 72D. The second base link part 72D is spaced from the first base link part 72C in the axial direction D2 with respect to the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The first base tie portion 72C extends from the base portion 72A. The first base connecting part 72C is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The second base attachment portion 72D extends from the base portion 72A. The second base connecting part 72D is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary base 30 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2.

How out 16 As can be seen, the auxiliary interior 80 is provided between the base 72A and the auxiliary switch cover 74 . The auxiliary interior 80 is provided between the base 72A and the cover body 74A.

How out 14 As can be seen, the first base tie portion 72C includes a first socket coupling hole 72E. The second base tie portion 72D includes a second socket coupling hole 72F. The auxiliary pivot pin 76 extends through the first socket coupling hole 72E and the second socket coupling hole 72F.

How out 15 As can be seen, the additional basic element 30 includes a basic body 30A and a supporting body 30B. The support body 30B extends from the base body 30A. The support body 30B is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary switch base 72 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The support body 30B includes a first support 30C and a second support 30D. The second bracket 30D is spaced from the first bracket 30C in the axial direction D2 with respect to the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The first support 30C extends from the main body 30A. The first support 30C is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary switch base 72 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2. The second support 30D extends from the main body 30A. The second bracket 30D is configured to be pivotally connected to the auxiliary switch base 72 about the auxiliary pivot axis A2.

How out 14 As can be seen, the first post 30C includes a first post hole 30E. The second bracket 30D includes a second bracket hole 30F. The auxiliary pivot pin 76 extends through the first bracket hole 30E and the second bracket hole 30F.

The auxiliary biasing member 78 is/is between the first cover attachment portion 74C and the second cover binding part 74D is provided in the axial direction D2. The auxiliary biasing member 78 is provided between the first base connection part 72C and the second base connection part 72D in the axial direction D2. The auxiliary biasing member 78 is provided between the first bracket 30C and the second bracket 30D in the axial direction D2. However, the auxiliary biasing member 78 may be outside an area defined between the first cover attachment part 74C and the second cover attachment part 74D in the axial direction D2, an area defined between the first base attachment part 72C and the second base attachment part 72D in the axial direction D2, and an area defined between the first support 30C and the second support 30D in the area defined in the axial direction D2.

How out 18 As can be seen, the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 define a reference plane RP. The reference plane RP intersects the attachment axis A3. In the present embodiment, the reference plane RP is perpendicular to the mounting axis A3. However, the reference plane RP can be non-perpendicular to the attachment axis A3 if needed and/or desired. The reference plane RP can be inclined relative to the attachment axis A3 if necessary and/or desired.

How out 19 As can be seen, the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 intersect. The fixing means 32 is set up to fix the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the basic structure 12 in order to connect at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 in an adjustable/adjustable manner relative to the basic structure 12 about the fastening axis A3. The pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 are configured to be displaceable/adjustable relative to each other. At least one of the base element 28 and the additional base element 30 is adjustably connected to the base structure 12 such that a first angle AG1 defined between the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 can be changed in the reference plane RP. In the present embodiment, the range of the first angle AG1 is from 30 degrees to 90 degrees as viewed along the attachment axis A3. However, the range of the first angle AG1 is not limited to the above range.

In the present embodiment, the switching unit SW1 is pivotable relative to the base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3 within a movable range MR1 in a released state in which the fixing means 32 does not fix the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the base structure 12. The base element 28 is pivotable relative to the base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3 within a range of movement MR1 in the released state. The switching unit SW1 is positioned at an arbitrary circumferential position defined within the movable range MR1 in the fixed state.

The additional switching unit SW2 can be pivoted relative to the basic structure 12 about the attachment axis A3 within an additional range of movement MR2 in the released state. The additional basic element 30 can be pivoted relative to the basic structure 12 about the attachment axis A3 within the additional range of movement MR2 in the released state. In the fixed state, the additional switching unit SW2 is positioned in any circumferential position defined within the additional movement range MR2.

The base 28 includes a first stop/stop surface 28S. The auxiliary base 30 includes a second stopper/abutment surface 30S. The first angle AG1 is largest in a state where the first stopper/abutment surface 28S is in touch/contact with the second stopper/abutment surface 30S.

How out 20 As can be seen, a second angle AG2 is/is defined between the reference plane RP and the longitudinal central axis 4A of the tubular part 4. The second angle AG2 is in a range from 10 degrees to 30 degrees. However, the range of the second angle AG2 is not limited to the above range.

How out 21 As can be seen, the electrical component EC includes at least one of a substrate, a wireless communicator WC1 and a wired communicator WC2. In the present embodiment, the electrical component EC includes a substrate 102. The electrical component EC includes a wireless communicator WC1. The electrical component EC includes a wired communicator WC2. The electrical component EC includes a controller CR, a notifier unit 104 and a connector port 106. The controller CR includes the substrate 102. The wireless communicator WC1, the wired communicator WC2 and the notifier unit 104 are electrically mounted on the substrate 102. The controller CR is configured to be electrically connected to the switching unit SW1 , the additional switching unit SW2 , the wireless communicator WC1 , the wired communicator WC2 , the notification unit 104 and the connection port 106 .

The wireless communicator WC1 is configured to communicate with another wireless communicator kator to communicate via a wireless communication channel. The wired communicator WC2 is configured to communicate with another wired communicator via a wired communication channel. In the present embodiment, the wireless communicator WC1 is configured to communicate with a wireless communicator of the electric device BC1 via a wireless communication channel. The wired communicator WC2 is configured to communicate with the wired communicator of the electric device BC2 via the wired communication channel. The wireless communicator WC1 may also be referred to as a wireless communication circuit or circuit WC1. Wired communicator WC2 may also be referred to as wired communication circuit or circuit WC2.

The controller CR is configured to control another device in response to the user input U1, the additional user input U2 and/or other information. In the present embodiment, the controller CR is configured to control the wireless communicator WC1 to transmit a control signal CS1 and/or CS2 to the electrical device BC1. In a case where the electrical device BC2 includes a powered device, the controller CR is configured to control the wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2 to send a control signal CS1 and/or CS2 to the electrical device BC1 and/or to transfer BC2. In a case where the electrical device BC2 includes a satellite operating device, the controller CR is configured to control the wired communicator WC2 to receive a signal from the electrical device BC2 and is configured to control the wireless communicator WC1 to transmit a control signal to the electric device BC1 or another electric device. In the present embodiment, user input U1 and control signal CS1 indicate upshifting of electrical device BC1. Auxiliary user input U2 and control signal CS2 indicate a downshift of electrical device BC1. However, other devices can also be actuated with the additional user inputs U1 and U2 and the control signals CS1 and CS2.

The controller CR includes a hardware processor CR1, a memory CR2, the substrate 102, and a system bus CR4. Hardware processor CR1 and memory CR2 are electrically mounted on substrate 102 . The hardware processor CR1 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory controller. Hardware processor CR1 is electrically connected to memory CR2 via substrate 102 and system bus CR4. The wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2 are electrically connected to the hardware processor CR1 and the memory CR2 via the substrate 102 and the system bus CR4, respectively.

Memory CR2 includes read only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). The memory CR2 includes memory areas each having an address in the ROM and the RAM. The hardware processor CR1 is arranged to control the memory CR2 in order to store data in the memory areas of the memory CR2 and to read data from the memory areas of the memory CR2. The memory CR2 (e.g. ROM) stores a program. The program is read into the hardware processor CR1 to establish the configuration and/or algorithm of the controller CR. The structure and/or configuration are not limited to the above structure and/or configuration. The controller CR can also be referred to as a control circuit or circuit CR. Hardware processor CR1 may also be referred to as hardware processing circuitry or circuitry CR1. Memory CR2 may also be referred to as memory circuit or circuit CR2.

The controller CR is configured to detect a connection between the connection port 106 and an electrical cable. The controller CR is configured to control the wired communicator WC2 to communicate with the electric device BC2 when the controller CR detects the connection between the connection port 106 and the electric wire 5 connected to the electric device BC2. In a case where the electrical device BC2 includes an additional operating device such as a satellite operating device (e.g., a satellite switch), the controller CR is configured to control another component such as the electrical device BC1 based on one of the electrical device To control BC2 or other components transmitted via the electrical cable 5 and the connection port 106 control signal. In a case where the electrical device BC2 includes an operated component, the controller CR is configured to transmit a control signal to the operated component via the connection port 106 and the electric cable 5 .

In the present embodiment, the wired communicator WC2 is configured to communicate with other wired communicators Communicate using Powerline Communications Technology (PLC). PLC technology is used for communication between electrical components ECs. The PLC transmits data on a line that is also used to transmit electrical power or to distribute electrical power to the electrical component EC at the same time. However, the wired communicator WC2 may be configured to communicate with other wired communicators without the PLC.

The controller CR is configured to update the firmware stored in the memory CR2 via the connection port 106 when a device configured to update the firmware is electrically connected to the connection port 106 .

The notification unit 104 is set up to inform the user about a status of the actuating device 10 . Examples of the state of the operating device 10 include a communication state of the wireless communicator WC1, a communication state of the wired communicator WC2, a level of remaining electricity of the power supply PS, and a pairing state of the wireless communicator WC1. Examples of the notifier unit 104 include a light emitting device such as a light emitting diode (LED) and a speaker. In the present embodiment, the notification unit 104 is provided on the electronic component case 24 . However, the notifier unit 104 may be provided in other locations of the actuator 10 if needed and/or desired. Notifier unit 104 may be omitted from actuator 10 if needed and/or desired.

How out 22 As can be seen, the alerter unit 104 includes a light-transmitting element 110 which is attached to the electronic component housing 24 . The light transmitting member 110 is configured to transmit light emitted from the notifier unit 104 to an outside of the electronic component case 24 . The light transmitting member 110 is made of a material having light transmittance.

The substrate 102 is provided in the accommodation space 24S. The wireless communicator WC1 is electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and is provided in the accommodation space 24S. The wired communicator WC2 is electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and is provided in the accommodation space 24S. The hardware processor CR1 and the memory CR2 are electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and provided in the accommodation space 24S. In the present embodiment, the electric component EC is provided entirely in the accommodating space 24S. The substrate 102, the wireless communicator WC1, the wired communicator WC2, the controller CR, and the notifier unit 104 are provided entirely in the accommodating space 24S. However, the electrical component EC may be partially provided in the accommodating space 24S if necessary and/or desired.

The lid 24C is pivotable relative to the housing body 24H about the lid pivot axis A4 between a closed position P41 and an open position P42. The lid 24C covers the power supply accommodating space 26 in a closed state in which the lid 24C is in the closed position P41. In an opened state where the lid 24C is at the opened position P42, the power supply accommodating space 26 is opened to allow the power supply PS to be inserted into and removed from the power supply accommodating space 26. The lid lock 24E is configured to fix the lid 24C to the case body 24H.

How out 23 As can be seen, the lid 24C includes a holding part 24K configured to hold the power supply PS in the closed state in which the lid 24C is in the closed position P41. The holding part 24K includes a recess 24R in which the power supply PS is to be supplied in the closed state where the lid 24C is in the closed position P41. The power supply accommodating space 26 includes the insertion opening 24F and the recess 24R.

Second embodiment

An actuator 210 in accordance with a second embodiment is described below with reference to FIG 24 until 31 described. The operating device 210 has the same structure and/or configuration as the operating device 10 except for the base structure 12, the electric component EC and the electric component case 24. Thereby, elements having substantially the same function as in the first embodiment are are numbered the same here and will not be described and/or illustrated again in detail here for the sake of brevity.

How out 24 As can be seen, the actuating device 210 comprises muscle power operation Level vehicle 2 has a base structure 212. The base structure 212 has substantially the same structure as the structure of the base structure 12 of the first embodiment. The actuating device 210 further comprises the mounting structure 14. The mounting structure 14 is set up in order to connect the basic structure 212 to the human-powered vehicle 2.

The operating device 210 for the human-powered vehicle 2 includes the switching unit SW1. The switching unit SW1 is arranged to be activated in response to a user input U1. The operating device 210 also includes the additional switching unit SW2. The auxiliary switching unit SW2 is arranged to be activated in response to an auxiliary user input U2.

The actuating device 210 for the human-powered vehicle 2 includes an electrical component housing 224 . The electrical component housing 224 is configured to be detachably connected to the base structure 212 . The electronic component housing 224 is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 212 .

As in 25 As can be seen, the switching unit SW1 is configured to be/are connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 224 and the base structure 212 . The switching unit SW1 is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 224 and the base structure 212 . In the present embodiment, the switching unit SW1 is configured to be/are detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 212 . However, the switching unit SW1 may be configured to be releasably and reattachably connected to the electronic component housing 224 or to both the electronic component housing 224 and the base structure 212 if needed and/or desired.

The auxiliary switching unit SW2 is configured to be detachably connected to at least one of the electronic component housing 224 and the base structure 212 . The auxiliary switching unit SW2 is configured to be detachably and reattachably connected to at least one of the electronic component case 224 and the base structure 212 . In the present embodiment, the auxiliary switching unit SW2 is detachably and reattachably configured to be attached to the base structure 212 . However, the auxiliary switching unit SW2 may be configured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to the electronic component housing 224 or to both the electronic component housing 224 and the base structure 212 if needed and/or desired.

How out 26 As can be seen, the operating device 210 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises an electrical component EC2. The electrical component EC2 is configured to be electrically connected to the switching unit SW1. The electrical component EC2 is set up to be electrically connected to the additional switching unit SW2. The electrical component EC2 has basically the same structure as the structure of the electrical component EC of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the wired communicator is WC2, the connection port 106 and the terminal in between are TM3. However, the structure of the electric component EC2 is not limited to the above structure.

How out 27 As can be seen, the electrical component housing 224 is configured to support the electrical component EC2 such that the electrical component EC2 is detachably connected to the base structure 212 via the electrical component housing 224 . The electronic component housing 224 is configured to support the electrical component EC2 such that the electrical component EC2 is detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 212 via the electronic component housing 224 .

The electronic component case 224 includes an accommodation space 224S. The electrical component EC2 is at least partially provided in the accommodating space 224S. The electronic component case 224 has basically the same structure as the structure of the electronic component case 224 of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the electric component EC2 is provided entirely in the accommodating space 224S. However, the electrical component EC2 may be partially provided in the accommodating space 224S if necessary and/or desired.

The electronic component case 224 includes a case body 224H. The case body 224H includes the accommodation space 224S. The accommodating space 224S includes the electronic component accommodating space 24T. The case body 224H includes the electronic component accommodating space 24T. The case body 224H includes a first case 224A and a second case 224B. The second housing 224B is detachably and reattachably/reattachably coupled to the first housing 224A. The first housing 224A and the second case 224B define the electronic component accommodating space 24T.

The substrate 102 is provided in the accommodation space 224S. The wireless communicator WC1 is electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and is provided in the accommodation space 224S. The hardware processor CR1 and the memory CR2 are electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and provided in the accommodation space 224S. In the present embodiment, the electric component EC2 is provided entirely in the accommodating space 224S. The substrate 102, the wireless communicator WC1, the controller CR, and the notifier unit 104 are provided entirely in the accommodating space 224S. However, the electrical component EC2 may be partially provided in the accommodating space 224S if needed and/or desired.

The accommodating space 224S includes a power supply accommodating space 226 in which a power supply PS is to be provided. The power supply accommodating space 226 has basically the same structure as the structure of the power supply accommodating space 26 of the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the power supply accommodating space 226 is not in communication with the electronic component accommodating space 24T. However, the power supply compartment 226 can be configured to be in communication with the electronic component compartment 24T if needed and/or desired.

The electrical component EC2 includes the terminal TM. The terminal TM is contactable with the power supply PS in a state where the power supply PS is provided in the power supply accommodating space 226 . The clamp TM is provided in the accommodation space 224S.

In the present embodiment, the intermediate terminal TM3 is omitted in the terminal TM. The terminal TM includes the first terminal TM1 and the second terminal TM2. The first clamp TM1 and the second clamp TM2 are provided in the accommodation space 224S. The power supply accommodating space 226 is provided between the first terminal TM1 and the second terminal TM2.

How out 27 As can be seen, the electronic component housing 224 includes a housing latch 227 . The housing body 224H is configured to be releasably coupled to the base structure 212 via the housing latch 227 . In the present embodiment, the case shutter 227 includes a lid 227A, a case 227B, and a fixing boss 227C. The cover 227A is detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the housing 227B. The lid 227A includes an internally threaded portion 227D. The housing 227B includes an externally threaded portion 227E. The internally threaded portion 227D of the lid 227A is adapted to be screwed to the externally threaded portion 227E of the housing 227B. The lid 227A and the case 227B define the power supply accommodating space 226.

The fixing projection 227C protrudes from the case 227B. The attachment boss 227C includes a male threaded portion 227F. The housing body 224H includes a threaded hole 227K. The externally threaded portion 227F of the attachment projection 227C is configured to be threadably engaged with the threaded hole 227K of the case body 224H.

The case shutter 227 is configured to be detachably attached to at least one of the base structure 212 and the case body 224H. The case shutter 227 is configured to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably attached to the case body 224H.

The base structure 212 includes a mounting aperture 212E. At least one of the case body 24H and the case shutter 27 is configured to be provided in the attachment hole 212E. In the present embodiment, the case body 24H and the case shutter 27 are configured to be provided in the attachment hole 212E. However, only one of the case body 24H and the case shutter 27 may be configured to be provided in the mounting hole 212E if necessary and/or desired.

The attachment opening 212E includes a first attachment opening 212F and a second attachment opening 212G. The first attachment hole 212F is in communication with the second attachment hole 212G. The case body 224H is configured to be provided in the first attachment hole 212F. The case shutter 227 is configured to be provided in the second attachment hole 212G.

The case body 224H is configured to fit into the first mounting hole 212F in a to be used and removed from the first direction D41. The housing shutter 227 is configured to be inserted into and removed from the second mounting hole 212G in a second direction D42. The first direction D41 differs from the second direction D42. In the present embodiment, the first direction D41 is perpendicular to the second direction D42. However, the first direction D41 may not be perpendicular to the second direction D42 if needed and/or desired.

How out 24 As can be seen, at least one of the first direction D41 and the second direction D42 is not parallel to the attachment axis A3. In the present embodiment, the first direction D41 and the second direction D42 are not parallel to the attachment axis A3. However, at least one of the first direction D41 and the second direction D42 may be perpendicular or parallel to the attachment axis A3 if needed and/or desired.

The housing shutter 227 includes a tool engaging portion 227T to be engaged by a tool. The tool engaging part 227T includes a tool engaging recess. However, the tool engaging portion 227T of the body latch 227 may be omitted from the body latch 227 if needed and/or desired. The housing shutter 227 may be omitted from the electronic component housing 224 if needed and/or desired.

How out 25 As can be seen, the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 are connected to the base structure 212 on the fastening axis A3. The base element 28 and the additional base element 30 are/are connected to the base structure 212 at the attachment axis A3. The base member 28 is configured to be releasably and reattachably/reattachably coupled to the base structure 212 . The auxiliary chassis 30 is configured to be releasably and refastenably/reattachably attached to the chassis 212 .

The switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 are connected to the basic structure 212 in such a way that at least one of them and the additional switching unit SW2 can be adjusted/adjusted about the fastening axis A3. The basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 are connected to the basic structure 212 in such a way that at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 is adjustable/adjustable about the fastening axis A3.

The switching unit SW1 is/is pivotally attached to the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3. The additional switching unit SW2 is/is pivotally connected to the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3. The base element 28 is connected to the base structure 212 such that it can be pivoted about the fastening axis A3. The additional base element 30 is/is connected pivotably to the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3.

How out 28 As can be seen, the actuating device 210 also includes a fixing means 232. The fixing means 232 is set up to fix at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the basic structure 212. The fixing means 232 is designed to fix at least one of the basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 to the basic structure 212 . In the present embodiment, the fixing means 232 is set up to fix the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the basic structure 212 . The fixing means 232 is set up to fix the basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 to the basic structure 212 . The fixation means 232 defines the attachment axis A3. The fixing means 232 extends along the fastening axis A3.

The base structure 212 includes a fastener opening 234. The fastener 232 extends through the first opening 36 and the second opening 38 in a fixation state in which the fastener 232 fixes the base 28 and the supplemental base 30 to the base structure 212. The fixation means 232 extends in the fixation state through the fixation means opening 234, the first opening 36 and the second opening 38.

One of the base 28 and the supplemental base 30 is held between the base structure 212 and the other of the base 28 and the supplemental base 30 in the fixed state. In the present embodiment, the base member 28 is held in the fixed state between the base structure 212 and the auxiliary base member 30 . However, the auxiliary base 30 is held between the base structure 212 and the base 28 in the fixed state.

The fixture 232 includes a rod 232A, a head 232B and an externally threaded portion 232C. The rod 232A extends along the attachment axis A3. The head 232B is provided at an end of the rod 232A. The male-threaded part 232C is on an outer peripheral surface of the rod 232A provided. Fixture aperture 234 includes a threaded bore 234A. The externally threaded portion 232C of the fixation means 232 is configured to be threadably engaged with the threaded hole 234A of the fixation means hole 234 .

The fixing means 232 is a separate/independent element from the de, basic element 28 and the additional basic element 30 . However, the attachment means 232 may be provided integrally with one of the base member 28 and the supplemental base member 30 as a unitary member if needed and/or desired. In such an embodiment, the fixation means 232 may be provided as a rivet. The fixation means 232 may be omitted from the actuator 210 if needed and/or desired.

How out 24 As can be seen, the switch unit SW1 includes a switch cover 254. The switch cover 254 is configured to be attached to the switch base 52. FIG. In the present embodiment, the switch unit SW<b>1 includes a cover pin 255 . The cover pin 255 is configured to bond the switch cover 254 to the switch base 52 .

The auxiliary switch unit SW2 includes an auxiliary switch cover 274 . The auxiliary switch cover 274 is configured to be attached to the auxiliary switch base 272 . In the present embodiment, the accessory switch unit SW2 includes a cover pin 275. The cover pin 275 is configured to bind the accessory switch cover 274 to the accessory switch base 72. FIG.

How out 29 As can be seen, a reference plane RP21 is perpendicular to the fastening axis A3. The pivot axis A1 is defined on the reference plane RP21. A reference plane RP22 is perpendicular to the mounting axis A3. The additional swivel axis A2 is defined on the reference plane RP22. In the present embodiment, the reference plane RP21 is spaced from the reference plane RP22 along the attachment axis A3. The pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 do not intersect. However, the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 can define a reference plane.

How out 30 As can be seen, the fixing means 232 is set up to fix the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the basic structure 212 in such a way that at least one of the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 can be adjusted/adjusted relative to the basic structure 212 about the fastening axis A3. The pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 are configured to be displaceable/adjustable relative to each other. At least one of the base element 28 and the additional base element 30 is adjustably connected to the base structure 212 such that a first angle AG21 defined between the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 can be changed in the reference plane RP. In the present embodiment, the range of the first angle AG21 is from 30 degrees to 90 degrees as viewed along the attachment axis A3. However, the range of the first angle AG21 is not limited to the above range.

In the present embodiment, the switching unit SW1 is pivotable relative to the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within a moving range MR21 in a released state in which the fixing means 232 does not fix the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2 to the base structure 212. The base element 28 is pivotable relative to the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within a range of movement MR21 in the released state. The switching unit SW1 is positioned at an arbitrary circumferential position defined within the movable range MR21 in the fixed state.

The additional switching unit SW2 can be pivoted relative to the basic structure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within an additional range of movement MR22 in the released state. The additional basic element 30 can be pivoted relative to the basic structure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within the additional range of movement MR22 in the released state. The additional switching unit SW2 is positioned at an arbitrary circumferential position defined within the movable additional range MR22 in the fixed state.

How out 31 As can be seen, a second angle AG22 is/is defined between the reference plane RP21 and the longitudinal central axis 4A of the tubular part 4. The second angle AG22 is in a range from 10 degrees to 30 degrees. However, the second angle AG22 is not limited to the above range.

A second angle AG23 is/is defined between the reference plane RP22 and the central longitudinal axis 4A of the tubular part 4 . The second angle AG23 is in a range from 10 degrees to 30 degrees. However, the second angle AG23 is not limited to the above range.

modifications

In the first and second embodiments, the mounting structure 14 includes the mounting base 16 and the adjustment member 18, as shown in FIG 2 and 24 apparent. The adjustment member 18 is adjustably attached to the mounting base 16 and configured to adjustably connect the mounting base 16 to the mounting member 6C of the auxiliary operating device 6 . However, mounting structure 14 may include mounting member 14C, as shown in FIG 32 apparent. The mounting member 14C has substantially the same structure as the structure of the mounting member 6C of the additional operating device 6. The mounting member 14C includes a mounting hole 14D through which the tubular member 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 extends in an assembled state in which the mounting structure 14 is connected to the basic structure 12 or 212 with the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 / is. The mounting element 14C additionally includes a slot or an elongated opening 14E. The adjusting member 18 is arranged to be movably provided in the additional elongate opening 14E. The adjustment member 18 is provided in the elongated hole 16A and the additional elongated hole 14E in the assembled state in which the assembly structure 14 couples the base structure 12 or 212 to the tubular part of the human-powered vehicle 2 . Furthermore, the mounting structure 14 may include only the mounting member 14C. Mounting base 16 and adjustment member 18 may be omitted from mounting structure 14 if needed and/or desired.

How out 33 As can be seen, the actuator 10 may further include an additional element 313 . The additional element 313 is configured to be detachably attached to at least one of the base structure 12 and the electronic component housing 24 . The additional element 313 is configured to be detachably attached to the base structure 12 and the electronic component housing 24 . The additional element 313 is a separate/independent element from the base structure 12, the electronic component case 24, the switching unit SW1 and the additional switching unit SW2. The additional element 313 is arranged to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the base structure 212 with the fixing means 32 . The additional element 313 is arranged to be detachably and reattachably/reattachably connected to the electronic component housing 24 with additional fixing means 333 .

In addition, the operating device 10 may comprise a third switching unit SW3 configured to be activated in response to a third user input U3. The third switching unit SW3 is provided on the additional element 313 . The third switching unit SW3 is at least partially provided in the additional element 313 . The additional element 313 and the third switching unit SW3 can be applied to the operating device 210 of the second embodiment. The third switching unit SW3 includes a third switch having substantially the same structure as the structure of the switch 50 of the switching unit SW1. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, he/she will not be described in detail here. The third switching unit SW3 can be directly attached to at least one of the base structure 12 and the electronic component housing 24 without the additional element 313 if needed and/or desired.

In the first and second embodiments and their modifications, the fixing means 32 or 232 includes the male-threaded part 40C or 232C. However, the attachment means 32 or 232 can be attached to the base structure 12 or 212 with other structures, such as via an interference fit or with an adhesive, if needed and/or desired. At least a portion of the attachment means 32 or 232 may be provided as a one-piece element integral with the base structure 12 or 212 if needed and/or desired. Furthermore, the fixing means 32 or 232 can be omitted from the actuating device 10 or 210. In such an embodiment, at least one of the base 28 and the supplemental base 30 may include structure (e.g., a protrusion) configured to be coupled to the base structure 12 or 212 .

In the first embodiment and the modifications thereof, the electrical component EC of the operating device 10 includes the wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2. However, the electrical component EC may include only one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2 if needed and/or desired. In addition, the electrical component EC includes the connection port 106, which is configured to be electrically connected to the wired communicator WC2. However, the connection port 106 can be omitted from the electrical component EC and the wired communicator WC2 can be electrically connected to an electrical cable if needed and/or desired. The electric cable, which is electrically connected to the wired communi kator WC2 can be provided anywhere in the actuator 10 . The electrical cable may extend after any portion of the actuator 10 to another device. Also, the position of the connection port 106 is not limited to the position illustrated in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment and the modifications thereof, the electric component EC2 of the operating device 210 includes the wireless communicator WC1 and does not include the wired communicator WC2. However, the electrical component EC2 may include only the wired communicator WC2 or both the wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2, if needed and/or desired. In such embodiments, the electrical component EC2 may include the connection port 106 configured to be electrically connected to the wired communicator WC2 as described in the first embodiment. The connection port 106 can be provided at any position in the operating device 210 . Furthermore, the wired communicator WC2 may be electrically connected to an electrical wire without the connection port 106, if needed and/or desired. The electric wire electrically connected to the wired communicator WC2 may be provided anywhere in the operating device 210 . The electrical cable may extend after any portion of the actuator 10 to another device.

As used herein, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are open-ended terms specifying the presence of the noted features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but the presence of others but do not exclude unspecified features, elements, components, groups, integers and/or steps. This concept is also applied to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "have", "include" and their derivatives.

The terms "element/member", "section", "portion", "part", "element", "body" and "structure" when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of have parts.

The ordinal numbers mentioned in the present application such as “first” and “second” are merely identifiers but have no other meaning, e.g. B. a certain order and the like. In addition, z. For example, the term "first element" itself does not imply the existence of a "second element", and the term "second element" itself does not imply the existence of a "first element."

The term "pair of" as used herein can encompass the configuration in which a/pair of elements have different shapes or structures from each other, in addition to the configuration in which the pair of elements has the same shapes or structures as each other .

The terms "a" (or "an"), "one or more" and "at least one" may be used interchangeably herein.

The phrase "at least one of" as used in this disclosure means "one or more" of a desired selection. For example, the phrase "at least one of" as used in this disclosure means "only a single choice" or "both of two choices" when the number of choices is two. As another example, the phrase "at least one of" as used in this disclosure means "only a single choice" or "any combination of equal to or more than two choices" when the number of its choices is equal to or greater than three. For example, the phrase "at least one of A and B" includes (1) A alone, (2) B alone, and (3) both A and B. The phrase "at least one of A, B, and C" includes (1 ) A alone, (2), B alone, (3) C alone, (4) both A and B, (5) both B and C, (6) both A and C, and (7) all A, B and C. In other words, the phrase "at least one of A and B" in this disclosure does not mean "at least one of A and at least one of B."

Finally, as used herein, terms such as "substantially," "about," and "approximately" mean a reasonable amount of deviation of the modified term such that the end result is not materially altered. All numerical values described in the present application can be interpreted in such a way that they include the terms such as "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately".

Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

Reference List

(SW1; SW2; SW3)

switching unit

(2)

human-powered vehicle

(28; 30)

basic element

(52; 72)

switch socket

(A1, A2)

pivot axis

(50;70)

Switch

(58; 78)

biasing element

(54; 74; 254; 274)

switch cover

(60; 80)

inner space

(54A; 74A)

cover body

(54B; 74B)

cover connector

(54C; 74C)

first/first cover connection part

(54D; 74D)

second/second cover connection part

(52A; 72A)

base part

(52B; 72B)

base connection part

(52C; 72C)

first/first base connection part

(52D; 72D)

second/second base connection part

(28A; 30A)

body

(28B; 30B)

supporting body

(28C; 30C)

first support

(28D; 30D)

second support

(56; 76)

pivot pin

(58A; 78A)

coiled/coiled part

(62; 82)

stopper/stop

(64; 84)

deepening

(66; 86)

head Start

Claims (19)

Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) for a human-powered vehicle (2), the switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) comprising: a base (28; 30); a switch base (52; 72) pivotally connected to the base member (28; 30) about a pivot axis (A1; A2); and a switch (50; 70) adapted to be activated in response to a user input, the switch (50; 70) being mounted on the switch base (52; 72), wherein the switch base (52; 72) and the switch (50; 70) are pivotable relative to the base member (28; 30) about the pivot axis (A1; A2) between a rest position in which the switch (50;70) does not receive the user input, and an operative position in which the switch (50;70) is/is activated in response to the user input. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 1 , further comprising a biasing member (58; 78) arranged to apply a biasing force to the switch base (52; 72) for movement relative to the base member (28; 30) from the operative position to the inoperative position. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 2 wherein the switch (50;70) is arranged to be activated in response to an operating condition in which an operating force applied to the switch (50;70) as the user input is/becomes greater than the biasing force. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 3 wherein the biasing member (58; 78) is arranged to allow the switch base (52; 72) to pivot relative to the base member (28; 30) about the pivot axis (A1; A2) from the rest position toward the operative position in pivoting in response to the actuating force applied to the switch (50; 70) without activating the switch (50; 70). Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 3 or 4 wherein the switch (50;70) is arranged to be activated in response to the operating force in an actuated state in which the switch base (52;72) is in the operating position, and the switch (50;70 ) is arranged not to be activated in response to the operating force in a state in which the switch base (52; 72) is in a position other than the operative position. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of claims 2 until 5 , further comprising a switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) adapted to be attached to the switch base (52; 72) to define an interior space (60; 80) between the switch base (52; 72) and of the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274), the switch (50;70) being provided in the interior space (60; 80), and the switch base (52; 72), the switch (50;70 ) and the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) pivotable relative to the base member (28; 30) about the pivot axis (A1; A2) between the rest position and the operative position. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 6 wherein the biasing member (58; 78) is/is provided in the interior (60; 80). Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 6 or 7 wherein the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) is a separate/independent element from the switch base (52; 72), and the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) relative to the switch base (52; 72) is pivotable. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of Claims 6 until 8th wherein the switch base (52; 72) is made of a first material and the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) is made of a second material different from the first material. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 9 , wherein the second material includes an elastic material. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of Claims 6 until 10 wherein the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) includes a cover body (54A; 74A) and a cover connector (54B; 74B) extending from the cover body (54A; 74A), the interior space (60; 80) is provided between the switch base (52; 72) and the cover body (54A; 74A), and the cover attachment part (54B; 74B) is arranged to be pivotable on/with the base element (28; 30 ) to be connected to the pivot axis (A1; A2). Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 11 wherein the cover attachment part (54B; 74B) comprises a first cover attachment part (54C; 74C) and a second cover attachment part (54D; 74D) which is separated from the first cover attachment part (54C; 74C) in an axial direction with respect to the pivot axis (A1, A2) spaced apart, the first cover attachment part (54C; 74C) extends from the cover body (54A; 74A) and is adapted to be pivotally attached to the base member (28; 30) about the pivot axis ( A1; A2), the second cover attachment part (54D; 74D) extends from the cover body (54A; 74A) and is arranged to be pivotable on the base element (28; 30) about the pivot axis (A1 ; A2) to be connected, and the biasing member (58; 78) is provided between the first cover connection part (54C; 74C) and the second cover connection part (54D; 74D) in the axial direction. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of Claims 6 until 12 wherein the switch base (52; 72) includes a base (52A; 72A) and a base attachment portion (52B; 72B) extending from the base (52A; 72A), the interior space (60; 80) between the base part (52A; 72A) and the switch cover (54; 74; 254; 274) is/is provided, and the/the base connection part (52B; 72B) is arranged to be pivotable on/with the base element (28; 30). to be/be connected to the pivot axis (A1; A2). Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to Claim 13 , wherein the base connection part (52B; 72B) comprises a first base connection part (52C; 72C) and a second base connection part (52D; 72D) which is separated from the first base connection part (52C; 72C) spaced in an axial direction with respect to the pivot axis (A1; A2), the first base connecting part (52C; 72C) extending from the base part (52A; 72A) and being arranged to be pivotable on the base member ( 28; 30) about the pivot axis (A1; A2), the second base attachment part (52D; 72D) extends from the base part (52A; 72A) and is adapted to be pivoted on the base member (28 ; 30) to be connected around the pivot axis (A1; A2), and the biasing member (58; 78) is provided between the first base connection part (52C; 72C) and the second base connection part (52D; 72D) in the axial direction/ becomes. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of claims 2 until 14 wherein the base member (28; 30) includes a base body (28A; 30A) and a support body (28B; 30B) extending from the base body (28A; 30A), and the support body (28B; 30B) is arranged to be pivotally connected to the switch base (52; 72) about the pivot axis (A1; A2). Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to claim 15 wherein the support body (28B; 30B) has a first support (28C; 30C) and a second support (28D; 30D) which extends from the first support (28C; 30C) in an axial direction direction with respect to the pivot axis (A1; A2), the first support (28C; 30C) extends from the base body (28A; 30A) and is adapted to be pivoted to the switch base (52; 72). the pivot axis (A1; A2), the second support (28D; 30D) extends from the base body (28A; 30A) and is adapted to be pivotally attached to the switch base (52; 72) about the pivot axis ( A1; A2) and the biasing member (58; 78) is provided between the first support (28C; 30C) and the second support (28D; 30D) in the axial direction. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of claims 2 until 16 , further comprising a pivot pin (56; 76) adapted to connect the switch base (52; 72) to the base member (28; 30) about the pivot axis (A1, A2), wherein the biasing member (58; 78) a / includes a coiled portion (58A; 78A), and the pivot pin (56; 76) extends through the coiled portion (58A; 78A) along the pivot axis (A1; A2). Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to one of claims 2 until 17 and further comprising a stopper/stop (62; 82) arranged to limit pivotal movement of the switch base (52; 72) between the rest position and the operative position. Switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3) according to Claim 18 , wherein the stopper/stop (62; 82) includes a recess (64; 84) and a projection (66; 86) provided in the recess (64; 84), the recess (64; 84 ) is/is provided in one of the base member (28; 30) and the switch base (52; 72), and the projection (66; 86) on the other of the base member (28; 30) and the switch base (52; 72 ) is/will be provided.

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