JP2022019418A - Adaptor for human-powered vehicle, brake control unit for human-powered vehicle, and brake system for human-powered vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an adapter for a human-powered vehicle which enables a brake control device to be preferably attached to a frame, a brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle, and a brake system for a human-powered vehicle.SOLUTION: An adapter for a human-powered vehicle includes: an attachment part attached to an inner wall part forming an internal space of a frame of the human-powered vehicle; and a holding part which holds a brake control device so that at least part of the brake control device of the human-powered vehicle is disposed in the internal space of the frame.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to an adapter for a human-powered vehicle, a brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle, and a brake system for a human-powered vehicle.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle. The brake control device for the human-powered vehicle of Patent Document 1 is arranged in the internal space of the frame of the human-powered vehicle.

German Patent Application Publication No. 102019118949

One object of the present invention is to provide an adapter for a human-powered vehicle, a brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle, and a brake system for a human-powered vehicle, which can suitably attach a brake control device to a frame. ..

The adapter according to the first aspect of the present invention is an adapter for a human-powered vehicle, which is a mounting portion attached to an inner wall portion forming an internal space of the frame of the human-powered vehicle, and a brake control device for the human-powered vehicle. A holding portion for holding the brake control device so that at least a part thereof is arranged in the internal space of the frame is provided.
According to the adapter on the first side surface, the brake control device can be mounted on the inner wall portion forming the internal space of the frame via the holding portion and the mounting portion. Therefore, the brake control device can be suitably attached to the frame.

In the second side surface adapter according to the first side surface, the holding portion holds the brake control device detachably.
According to the adapter on the second side surface, the brake control device can be easily attached to and removed from the frame.

In the adapter on the third side according to the first or second side surface, the brake control device includes an outer peripheral portion, and the holding portion regulates the movement of the brake control device by coming into contact with the outer peripheral portion. It has a regulatory department.
According to the adapter on the third side surface, the movement of the brake control device can be restricted by the first regulating unit coming into contact with the outer peripheral portion of the brake control device.

In the adapter on the fourth side according to the third side surface, the first restricting portion includes an arm portion extending in a direction different from the extending direction of the frame.
According to the adapter on the fourth side surface, the movement of the brake control device can be restricted by the arm portion.

In the adapter on the fifth side surface according to the fourth side surface, the direction different from the extending direction of the frame includes the first direction and the second direction opposite to the first direction, and the arm portion is from the mounting portion to the said portion. A first arm portion extending in the first direction and a second arm portion extending in the second direction from the mounting portion are provided.
According to the adapter on the fifth side surface, the brake control device can be suitably held by the first arm portion extending in the first direction from the mounting portion and the second arm portion extending in the second direction from the mounting portion.

In the sixth side surface adapter according to the fourth or fifth side surface, the arm portion is configured to be elastically deformed.
According to the adapter on the sixth side surface, the brake control device can be suitably held by elastically deforming the arm portion.

In the adapter on the seventh side according to any one of the third to sixth sides, the first regulator comprises a plurality of the first regulators, and the plurality of first regulators extend the frame. They are placed in different positions in each direction.
According to the adapter on the seventh side surface, the brake control device can be stably held by the plurality of first regulating portions.

In the adapter on the eighth side according to any one of the third to seventh sides, the outer peripheral portion of the brake control device is provided with a recess, and the first regulating portion is at least a part of the first regulating portion. Is configured to be arranged in the recess.
According to the adapter on the eighth side surface, since at least a part of the first regulating portion is arranged in the recess, the movement of the brake control device can be restricted by the contact between the first regulating portion and the recess.

In the adapter on the ninth side surface according to the fifth side surface, the holding part includes a second regulating part that regulates the movement of the brake control device in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction. Be prepared.
According to the adapter on the ninth side surface, the movement of the brake control device in the third direction can be restricted by the second regulating unit.

In the adapter on the tenth side according to the ninth side, the third direction includes a direction parallel to the extending direction of the frame.
According to the adapter on the tenth side surface, the movement of the brake control device in the direction parallel to the extending direction of the frame can be restricted by the second regulating unit.

In the adapter on the eleventh side according to the ninth or tenth side surface, the brake control device includes a first end portion and a second end portion in the third direction, and the first end portion is the brake control device. In a state of being attached to the frame, the second restricting portion is located below the human-powered vehicle with respect to the second end portion, and the second regulating portion is configured to be in contact with the first end portion.
According to the adapter on the eleventh side surface, the downward movement of the brake control device can be restricted by the second regulating unit.

In the adapter on the twelfth side according to the eleventh side surface, the second restricting portion includes an elastic portion that elastically deforms in the third direction.
According to the adapter on the twelfth side surface, the brake control device can be supported by the elastic portion.

In the adapter on the thirteenth side surface according to any one of the first to twelfth sides, the mounting portion is a state in which the brake control device is held by the holding portion, and the brake control device and the mounting portion are connected to each other. It is configured to form a gap between them.
According to the adapter on the thirteenth side surface, a member such as a fixing member can be placed in the gap between the brake control device and the mounting portion.

In the adapter on the 14th side surface according to any one of the 1st to 13th side surfaces, the mounting portion is formed with a hole into which a fixing member for mounting the mounting portion and the frame is inserted.
According to the adapter on the 14th side surface, the mounting portion and the frame can be mounted by inserting the fixing member into the hole.

The brake control unit according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle, and is held by the adapter for the human-powered vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 14 and the holding portion. It is equipped with a brake control device for human-powered vehicles.
According to the brake control unit on the fifteenth side surface, the brake control device can be suitably attached to the frame by the adapter.

In the brake control unit on the 16th side according to the 15th side surface, the brake control device controls the fluid pressure in the flow path connecting the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle. The flow path includes a first flow path connected to the brake operating device and a second flow path connected to the brake operating device, and the brake control device is connected to the first flow path. It includes a first port and a second port connected to the second flow path.
According to the brake control unit on the 16th side surface, a brake control device for controlling the fluid pressure in the flow path connecting the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle can be suitably attached to the frame.

In the brake control unit on the 17th side according to the 16th side surface, the brake control device includes a valve for changing the flow state of the fluid between the first port and the second port.
According to the brake control unit on the 17th side surface, the flow state of the fluid between the first port and the second port can be changed by the valve.

In the brake control unit on the 18th side according to the 17th side surface, the brake control device includes an actuator for driving the valve.
According to the brake control unit on the 18th side surface, the valve can be driven by the actuator.

The brake system according to the 19th aspect of the present invention is a brake system for a human-powered vehicle, and is for a brake control unit on any one of the 15th to 18th sides and a human-powered vehicle to which the brake control unit is attached. With a frame.
According to the brake system on the 19th side surface, the brake control device can be suitably attached to the frame.

In the 20th side brake system according to the 19th side surface, the frame includes a frame side mounting portion to which the mounting portion of the adapter is mounted.
According to the brake system on the 20th side surface, the brake control device can be suitably attached to the frame side attachment portion.

In the brake system on the 21st side according to the 19th or 20th side surface, the frame includes a frame body and a cover that can be attached to and detached from the frame body, and the frame body and the cover partition the internal space. Will be done.
According to the brake system on the 21st side surface, the brake control device can be easily attached to the frame by removing the cover from the frame body.

In the brake system on the 22nd side according to the 21st side, the frame body comprises an opening.
According to the brake system on the 22nd side surface, it is easy to arrange the member in the internal space of the frame through the opening.

In the brake system on the 23rd side according to the 22nd side surface, the opening includes a first opening that opens in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the frame, and the cover is attached to the first opening.
According to the brake system on the 23rd side surface, the cover can cover the first opening opening in the direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the frame.

In the brake system on the 24th side according to the 23rd side surface, the opening includes a second opening different from the first opening, and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle. At least a part of the flow path connecting the above is formed so as to pass through the second opening.
According to the brake system on the 24th side surface, at least a part of the flow path connecting the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle can be arranged in the second opening.

The adapter for a human-powered vehicle, the brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle, and the brake system for a human-powered vehicle of the present disclosure can suitably attach the brake control device to the frame.

A side view of a human-powered vehicle including an adapter for a human-powered vehicle, a brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle, and a brake system for a human-powered vehicle of the embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the structure of the brake system for the human power drive vehicle of an embodiment. FIG. 1 is an enlarged side view showing the periphery of the frame-side mounting portion of the brake system for a human-powered vehicle of FIG. FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view showing the periphery of the frame-side mounting portion of the brake system for a human-powered vehicle of FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle of FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle of FIG. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a frame-side mounting portion of a brake system for a human-powered vehicle and a brake control unit for a human-powered vehicle. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the D8-D8 cross section of FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the adapter for the human-powered vehicle of FIG. FIG. 7 is a side view of the adapter for the human-powered vehicle of FIG. The front view of the adapter for the human-powered vehicle of FIG. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a periphery of a frame-side mounting portion of a brake system for a human-powered vehicle according to a modification of the embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the structure of the brake system for the human power drive vehicle of the modification of embodiment.

<Embodiment>
The adapter 70 for a human-powered vehicle, the brake control unit 50 for a human-powered vehicle, and the brake system 20 for a human-powered vehicle will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. The human-powered vehicle 10 is a vehicle having at least one wheel and can be driven by at least human-powered driving force. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes various types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, and hand bikes and recumbent bikes. The number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited. The human-powered vehicle 10 also includes, for example, a one-wheeled vehicle and a vehicle having three or more wheels. The human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited to a vehicle that can be driven only by human-powered driving force. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes an e-bike that uses not only the human-powered driving force but also the driving force of an electric motor for propulsion. E-bikes include electrically power assisted bicycles that are assisted by electric motors. Hereinafter, in the embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 10 will be described as a bicycle.

In the present specification, the terms "front", "rear", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "horizontal", "upward", and the following directions indicate the following directions. , "Down", as well as any other similar direction term, are determined relative to the user facing the handlebar (ie, rider) at the user reference position (eg, on the saddle or seat) in the human-powered vehicle 10. Point to those directions to be done.

The human-powered vehicle 10 includes a brake system 20 for the human-powered vehicle. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes wheels 12. The brake system 20 for a human-powered vehicle includes a brake control unit 50 and a frame 22 for a human-powered vehicle to which the brake control unit 50 is attached. Preferably, the brake system 20 further includes a brake operating device 24 of the human-powered vehicle 10 and a brake operating device 26 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The brake operating device 24 is provided on the handlebar, for example. The brake actuating device 26 is configured to brake the wheels 12. The brake actuating device 26 may be a disc brake, a rim brake, or a roller brake. In this embodiment, the brake actuating device 26 is a disc brake. The brake actuating device 26 includes a caliper. Preferably, the brake system 20 is a fluid-operated brake system 20. The brake system 20 further includes a flow path 28 connecting the brake operating device 24 and the brake operating device 26. The inside of the flow path 28 is filled with a fluid. Preferably, the fluid is a hydraulic fluid. The flow path 28 is, for example, a brake hose.

The brake control unit 50 for a human-powered vehicle includes an adapter 70 for a human-powered vehicle and a brake control device 52. Preferably, the frame 22 includes a down tube 22A, a seat tube 22B, and a top tube 22C. The frame 22 includes a frame-side mounting portion 30 to which the mounting portion 72 of the adapter 70 is mounted. Preferably, the frame-side mounting portion 30 is provided on at least one of the down tube 22A, the seat tube 22B, and the top tube 22C. In the present embodiment, the frame side mounting portion 30 is provided on the top tube 22C.

Preferably, the frame 22 includes a frame body 32 and a cover 34 that can be attached to and detached from the frame body 32. The internal space 22S is partitioned by the frame body 32 and the cover 34. Preferably, the frame body 32 comprises an opening 36. The opening 36 includes the first opening 38. The first opening 38 opens in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the frame 22. The cover 34 is attached to the first opening 38. The first opening 38 opens toward the upper side of the human-powered vehicle 10, for example. Preferably, the first opening 38 has a size that allows the brake control device 52 to be arranged from the outside of the internal space 22S to the inside of the internal space 22S.

Preferably, the opening 36 includes a second opening 40 that is different from the first opening 38. At least a part of the flow path 28 connecting the brake operating device 24 and the brake operating device 26 is formed so as to pass through the second opening 40. Preferably, the second opening 40 includes a first flow path opening 40A and a second flow path opening 40B. The first flow path opening 40A and the second flow path opening 40B are provided by opening in different directions of the frame 22. For example, the first flow path opening 40A opens to the right of the human-powered vehicle 10, and the second flow path opening 40B opens to the left of the human-powered vehicle 10. Each of the opening areas of the first channel opening 40A and the second channel opening 40B is smaller than the opening area of the first opening 38. Preferably, the first flow path 28A is arranged on one of the first flow path opening 40A and the second flow path opening 40B, and on the other side of the first flow path opening 40A and the second flow path opening 40B. Is arranged with a second flow path 28B.

The brake control device 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6.
The brake control device 52 controls the fluid pressure in the flow path 28 connecting the brake operating device 24 of the human-powered vehicle 10 and the brake operating device 26 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The flow path 28 includes a first flow path 28A connected to the brake operating device 24 and a second flow path 28B connected to the brake operating device 26. The brake control device 52 includes a first port 54A connected to the first flow path 28A and a second port 54B connected to the second flow path 28B. Preferably, the brake control device 52 includes a valve 56 that changes the flow state of the fluid between the first port 54A and the second port 54B. The brake control device 52 has an ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) function. Preferably, the brake control device 52 includes an actuator 58 that drives the valve 56. The actuator 58 is, for example, an electric motor. The actuator 58 may be, for example, a solenoid. The brake control device 52 may further include a pump 60, a reservoir 62, and a control device 64. The pump 60 applies fluid pressure to the caliper of the brake actuating device 26. Preferably, the pump 60 is driven by a drive source provided separately from the brake control device 52. A fluid is stored in the reservoir 62. The control device 64 controls the actuator 58 to drive the valve 56. The valve 56 regulates the fluid pressure applied to the caliper. The valve 56 is a first valve 56A arranged in the flow path 28 connecting the brake operating device 24 and the brake operating device 26, and a second valve 56 arranged in the flow path 28 connecting the brake operating device 26 and the reservoir 62. It may be provided with a valve 56B. The first valve 56A and the second valve 56B may be integrally configured. When the first valve 56A and the second valve 56B are integrally configured, the actuator 58 may include an actuator 58 for driving the first valve 56A and an actuator 58 for driving the second valve 56B. The brake control device 52 may not include the pump 60.

The brake control device 52 includes a housing 66. The valve 56 and the actuator 58 are arranged inside the housing 66. The first port 54A and the second port 54B are provided outside the housing 66. Preferably, the housing 66 is formed in a tubular shape. The brake control device 52 includes an outer peripheral portion 68. The outer peripheral portion 68 is provided in the housing 66.

As shown in FIG. 7, the brake control device 52 is attached to the frame 22 by the adapter 70. Preferably, the brake control device 52 is detachably attached to the frame 22 by the adapter 70. The brake control device 52 is held by the holding portion 74 of the adapter 70.

The adapter 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11.
The adapter 70 for a human-powered vehicle includes a mounting portion 72 and a holding portion 74. The mounting portion 72 is mounted on the inner wall portion 22W forming the internal space 22S of the frame 22 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The holding unit 74 holds the brake control device 52 so that at least a part of the brake control device 52 of the human-powered vehicle 10 is arranged in the internal space 22S of the frame 22. Preferably, the adapter 70 contains a resin material. Preferably, the mounting portion 72 and the holding portion 74 are integrally formed.

Preferably, the mounting portion 72 is formed in a plate shape. Preferably, the mounting portion 72 extends along the extending direction A of the frame 22 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The mounting portion 72 is formed with a hole 72A into which a fixing member 90 for mounting the mounting portion 72 and the frame 22 is inserted. Preferably, the hole 72A comprises a plurality of holes 72A. In this embodiment, the hole 72A comprises two holes 72A. Preferably, the plurality of holes 72A are provided at different positions from each other in the extending direction A of the frame 22.

The frame-side mounting portion 30 includes an engaging portion 30A that engages with the fixing member 90. The fixing member 90 includes, for example, a male screw portion 91. The engaging portion 30A includes a female screw portion 30B into which the male screw portion 91 of the fixing member 90 is screwed. The engaging portion 30A may be a recess or a through hole. The engaging portion 30A does not include the female threaded portion 30B, and a nut may be attached to the male threaded portion 91 of the fixing member 90 on the outer surface of the frame 22.

Preferably, the mounting portion 72 is configured to form a gap between the brake control device 52 and the mounting portion 72 while the brake control device 52 is held by the holding portion 74. The bolt head 92 of the fixing member 90 is arranged in the gap between the mounting portion 72 and the brake control device 52. The gap between the mounting portion 72 and the brake control device 52 is provided at a position corresponding to the hole 72A. The gap between the mounting portion 72 and the brake control device 52 is provided at a position corresponding to the recess 68A described later. The mounting portion 72 may be configured such that the brake control device 52 and the mounting portion 72 are partially in contact with each other while the brake control device 52 is held by the holding portion 74.

Preferably, the holding unit 74 includes a first regulating unit 76. The first regulating unit 76 regulates the movement of the brake control device 52 by coming into contact with the outer peripheral portion 68. The first regulation unit 76 regulates the movement of the brake control device 52 with respect to the frame 22. The first regulation unit 76 regulates the movement of the brake control device 52 with respect to the adapter 70. Preferably, the first regulatory unit 76 includes a plurality of first regulatory units 76. The plurality of first regulating units 76 are arranged at different positions in the extending direction A of the frame 22. Preferably, the first regulating portion 76 includes an arm portion 78 extending along a direction B different from the extending direction A of the frame 22.

The direction B different from the extending direction of the frame 22 includes the first direction B1 and the second direction B2 opposite to the first direction B1. Preferably, the arm portion 78 includes a first arm portion 80 extending from the mounting portion 72 in the first direction B1 and a second arm portion 82 extending from the mounting portion 72 in the second direction B2. Preferably, the first arm portion 80 has a curved shape when viewed from a direction parallel to the extending direction A of the frame 22. Preferably, the second arm portion 82 has a curved shape when viewed from a direction parallel to the extending direction A of the frame 22. The length of the first arm portion 80 in the extending direction of the first arm portion 80 may be different from the length of the second arm portion 82 in the extending direction of the second arm portion 82. When viewed from a direction parallel to the extending direction A of the frame 22, the shape of the first arm portion 80 and the shape of the second arm portion 82 do not have to be symmetrical. Preferably, at least one of the end portion 80A of the first arm portion 80 on the side far from the mounting portion 72 and the end portion 82A of the second arm portion 82 on the side far from the mounting portion 72 are mounted. A bent portion 78A that bends toward the portion 72 is provided.

The outer peripheral portion 68 of the brake control device 52 includes a recess 68A. The first regulation unit 76 is configured such that at least a part of the first regulation unit 76 is arranged in the recess 68A. Specifically, at least a part of the first arm portion 80 and at least a part of the second arm portion 82 are arranged in the recess 68A. Preferably, the number of recesses 68A corresponds to the number of arm portions 78. The first arm portion 80 and the second arm portion 82 have a shape corresponding to the portion of the outer peripheral portion 68 where the recess 68A is formed. The contact between the stepped portion of the recess 68A and the first arm portion 80 or the second arm portion 82 restricts the brake control device 52 from moving in the third direction C with respect to the frame 22. The third direction C is a direction different from the first direction B1 and the second direction B2.

Preferably, in the extending direction A of the frame 22, the width HA of the arm portion 78 is shorter than the width HB of the recess 68A. When the recess 68A includes a plurality of recesses 68A, preferably in the extending direction A of the frame 22, the width HB1 of one of the plurality of recesses 68A is larger than the width HB2 of the other one of the plurality of recesses 68A. short. In this case, the movement of the brake control device 52 with respect to the frame 22 can be suitably restricted by the recess 68A having the width HB1. Further, when the width HAs of the plurality of arm portions 78 are equal to each other, each of the plurality of arm portions 78 can be suitably arranged in the corresponding recess 68A among the plurality of recesses 68A by the recess 68A having the width HB2.

Preferably, the height TA of the first arm portion 80 is longer than the height TB of the second arm portion 82. The height TA is the distance from the mounting portion 72 to the end portion 80A of the first arm portion 80 in the direction X orthogonal to the extending direction A of the frame 22 and orthogonal to the first direction B1 and the second direction B2. be. The height TB is the distance from the mounting portion 72 to the end portion 82A of the second arm portion 82 in the direction X. Preferably, the height TA is 10 mm or more and 50 mm or less. Preferably, the height TA is 20 mm or more and 40 mm or less. Preferably, the height TA is 30 mm or more and 35 mm or less.

Preferably, the holding portion 74 holds the brake control device 52 detachably, and preferably the arm portion 78 is configured to be elastically deformed. Preferably, the distance LA from the end 80A of the first arm 80 to the end 82A of the second arm 82 is shorter than the outer diameter of the portion of the brake control device 52 where the recess 68A is provided. When the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70, the arm portion 78 is elastically deformed, so that the distance LA is increased, and the brake control device 52 is held by the first arm portion 80 and the second arm portion 82. Preferably, the arm portion 78 is configured so that the distance LA when the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70 is 30 mm or more and 60 mm or less. Preferably, the arm portion 78 is configured so that the distance LA when the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70 is 40 mm or more and 50 mm or less. Preferably, the arm portion 78 is configured so that the distance LA when the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70 is 44 mm or more and 47 mm or less. Preferably, the distance LA with the brake control device 52 attached to the adapter 70 is greater than the distance LA with the brake control device 52 not attached to the adapter 70. When the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70, the bending portion 78A comes into contact with the outer peripheral portion 68, so that the movement of the brake control device 52 is restricted.

Preferably, the holding unit 74 includes a second regulating unit 84 that regulates the movement of the brake control device 52 in the third direction C, which is a direction different from the first direction B1 and the second direction B2. Preferably, the third direction C includes a direction parallel to the extending direction A of the frame 22. The brake control device 52 includes a first end portion 52A and a second end portion 52B in the third direction C. Preferably, the first end 52A is located below the human-powered vehicle 10 with respect to the second end 52B in a state where the brake control device 52 is attached to the frame 22. The second regulation unit 84 is configured to be in contact with the first end portion 52A. Preferably, the second regulating section 84 is continuous with one end of the mounting section 72 in the third direction C. Preferably, the second regulating portion 84 includes an elastic portion 86 that elastically deforms in the extending direction of the frame 22.

Preferably, the length LX of the mounting portion 72 in the extending direction A of the frame 22 is 50 mm or more and 200 mm or less. Preferably, the length LX is 70 mm or more and 150 mm or less. Preferably, the length LX is 100 mm or more and 110 mm or less. The length LX is, for example, 105 mm. Preferably, the length LX is substantially equal to the length LY of the adapter 70 in the extending direction A of the frame 22.

<Modification example>
The description of the embodiment is an example of possible embodiments of an adapter for a man-powered vehicle, a brake control unit for a man-powered vehicle, and a brake system for a man-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure, and limits the embodiments. Not intended. Adapters for human-powered vehicles, brake control units for human-powered vehicles, and brake systems for human-powered vehicles according to the present disclosure are, for example, variants of the embodiments shown below and at least two consistent with each other. It can take a form in which variants are combined. In the following modification, the parts common to the embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, the attachment portion 72 of the adapter 70 may include a hook 88. Preferably, the hook 88 is provided at the end of the mounting portion 72 on the side opposite to the side where the second regulating portion 84 is provided in the third direction C. The hook 88 extends from the mounting portion 72 to the side opposite to the brake control device 52. The frame side mounting portion 30 is provided with a hook engaging portion 30C into which the hook 88 is inserted. The adapter 70 is attached to the inner wall portion 22W by inserting the hook 88 into the hook engaging portion 30C. In addition to the hook 88, the attachment portion 72 of the adapter 70 of FIG. 12 may further include an engagement portion 30A to which the fixing member 90 is attached. When both the hook engaging portion 30C and the engaging portion 30A are provided on the top tube 22C, the engaging portion 30A to which the fixing member 90 is attached has the top tube 22C and the down tube 22A more than the hook engaging portion 30C. It is installed at a position far from the connection part. In this case, the fixing member 90 can be easily attached from the outside of the frame 22. The method of attaching the adapter 70 to the frame 22 is not limited to the embodiment and the modification shown in FIG. 12, and can be appropriately changed.

A female screw portion into which the fixing member 90 is inserted may be formed in the mounting portion 72. In this case, the bolt head 92 of the fixing member 90 is arranged outside the frame 22.

The arm portion 78 may include a movable portion that moves with respect to the mounting portion 72. When the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70, the brake control device 52 is attached to the adapter 70 by moving the movable portion. In this case, the arm portion 78 does not have to be elastically deformed.

The brake system 20 may be changed to the configuration shown in FIG. The brake system 20 of FIG. 13 operates the brake operating device 26 by moving the fluid through the first flow path 28A and the second flow path 28B when the brake operating device 24 is operated. When the ABS operates, the actuator 58 moves the valve 56 and closes the flow path 28. In this case, the movement of the valve 56 increases the volume of the flow path 28 on the brake operating device 26 side of the valve 56, and the fluid pressure in the brake operating device 26 decreases, so that the lock of the wheel 12 is suppressed.

As used herein, the expression "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired choice. As an example, the expression "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" or "both two options" if the number of options is two. As another example, the expression "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" or "combination of two or more arbitrary options" if the number of options is three or more. means.

10 ... Human-powered vehicle, 20 ... Brake system for human-powered vehicle, 22 ... Frame, 22S ... Internal space, 22W ... Inner wall, 30 ... Frame side mounting part, 32 ... Frame body, 36 ... Opening, 38 ... No. 1 opening, 40 ... second opening, 34 ... cover, 24 ... brake operating device, 26 ... brake actuating device, 28 ... flow path, 28A ... first flow path, 28B ... second flow path, 50 ... human-powered drive Brake control unit for automobiles, 52 ... Brake control device, 52A ... 1st end, 52B ... 2nd end, 54A ... 1st port, 54B ... 2nd port, 56 ... Valve, 58 ... Actuator, 68 ... Outer circumference Part, 68A ... concave, 70 ... adapter for human-powered vehicle, 72 ... mounting part, 72A ... hole, 74 ... holding part, 76 ... first regulation part, 78 ... arm part, 80 ... first arm part, 82 ... 2nd arm part, 84 ... 2nd regulation part, 86 ... elastic part, 90 ... fixing member.

Claims (24)

An adapter for human-powered vehicles
A mounting portion attached to an inner wall portion forming an internal space of the frame of the human-powered vehicle, and a mounting portion.
An adapter comprising a holding portion for holding the brake control device so that at least a part of the brake control device of the human-powered vehicle is arranged in the internal space of the frame. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the holding portion holds the brake control device detachably. The brake control device includes an outer peripheral portion and has an outer peripheral portion.
The adapter according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding portion includes a first regulating portion that regulates the movement of the brake control device by coming into contact with the outer peripheral portion. The adapter according to claim 3, wherein the first regulating portion includes an arm portion extending in a direction different from the extending direction of the frame. The direction different from the extending direction of the frame includes the first direction and the second direction opposite to the first direction.
The adapter according to claim 4, wherein the arm portion includes a first arm portion extending from the mounting portion in the first direction and a second arm portion extending from the mounting portion in the second direction. The adapter according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the arm portion is configured to be elastically deformed. The first regulatory unit includes a plurality of the first regulatory units.
The adapter according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the plurality of first regulating portions are arranged at different positions in the extending direction of the frame. The outer peripheral portion of the brake control device is provided with a recess.
The adapter according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the first regulation unit is configured such that at least a part of the first regulation unit is arranged in the recess. The adapter according to claim 5, wherein the holding unit includes a second regulating unit that regulates the movement of the brake control device in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction. The adapter according to claim 9, wherein the third direction includes a direction parallel to the extending direction of the frame. The brake control device comprises a first end and a second end in the third direction.
The first end is located below the human-powered vehicle with respect to the second end when the brake control device is attached to the frame.
The adapter according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the second regulatory unit is configured to be in contact with the first end. The adapter according to claim 11, wherein the second regulating portion includes an elastic portion that elastically deforms in the third direction. One of claims 1 to 12, wherein the mounting portion is configured to form a gap between the brake control device and the mounting portion while the brake control device is held by the holding portion. The adapter described in item 1. The adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein a hole is formed in the mounting portion into which a fixing member for mounting the mounting portion and the frame is inserted. Brake control unit for human-powered vehicles
The adapter for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
A brake control unit including a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle held by the holding portion. The brake control device controls the fluid pressure in the flow path connecting the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle.
The flow path includes a first flow path connected to the brake operating device and a second flow path connected to the brake operating device.
The brake control unit according to claim 15, wherein the brake control device includes a first port connected to the first flow path and a second port connected to the second flow path. The brake control unit according to claim 16, wherein the brake control device includes a valve for changing a fluid flow state between the first port and the second port. The brake control unit according to claim 17, wherein the brake control device includes an actuator for driving the valve. Brake system for human-powered vehicles
The brake control unit according to any one of claims 15 to 18.
A brake system comprising a frame for a human-powered vehicle to which the brake control unit is attached. 19. The brake system of claim 19, wherein the frame comprises a frame-side mounting portion to which the mounting portion of the adapter is mounted. The frame includes a frame body and a cover that can be attached to and detached from the frame body.
The brake system according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the internal space is partitioned by the frame body and the cover. 21. The brake system of claim 21, wherein the frame body comprises an opening. The opening includes a first opening that opens in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the frame.
22. The brake system of claim 22, wherein the cover is attached to the first opening. The opening includes a second opening that is different from the first opening.
23. The brake system according to claim 23, wherein at least a part of the flow path connecting the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle and the brake operating device of the human-powered vehicle is formed so as to pass through the second opening. ..

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