JP2023150078A - Control system for human powered vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a control system which enables a user to check the residual quantity of a battery easily.SOLUTION: A control system for a human powered vehicle includes: a battery holding part configured to hold a battery; a notification part including at least one of an audible sound generator and a haptics device; and a control unit configured to control the notification part. The control unit causes the notification part to notify a user of information regarding the residual quantity of the battery.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to technology for a control system for a human-powered vehicle.

Conventionally, control systems for human-powered vehicles are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for a control system including an electric transmission. A signal corresponding to the operation of the operation unit is input to the electric transmission via wireless communication. An electric transmission changes a gear ratio in response to a signal from an operating section. The operating unit is generally configured to be capable of wireless communication by being supplied with power from a power source. The power source includes, for example, a battery.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-95181

In conventional control systems, a user cannot check the remaining battery power unless he or she visually recognizes the display unit that displays the remaining battery power.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a control system that allows a user to easily check the remaining amount of battery.

A control system according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is a control system for a human-powered vehicle that includes at least one of a battery holding part configured to hold a battery, an audible sound generating device, and a haptics device. and a control section configured to control the notification section, and the control section causes the notification section to notify information regarding the remaining amount of the battery.
According to the control system of the first aspect, the user can easily check the remaining battery level using at least one of auditory sense and tactile sense.

The control system of the second aspect according to the first aspect is operated by power supplied from a battery.
According to the control system of the second aspect, the user can easily check the remaining amount of the battery that supplies power to the control unit.

In the control system according to the first aspect or the third aspect according to the second aspect, the control section causes the notification section to notify information according to the remaining amount of the battery.
According to the control system of the third aspect, since the notification unit notifies the remaining battery level according to the remaining battery level, the user can easily check the remaining battery level.

In the control system according to the fourth aspect according to any one of the first to third aspects, the control section changes the notification state of the notification section according to the remaining amount of the battery.
According to the control system of the fourth aspect, the user can easily check the remaining battery power by changing the notification state.

In the control system according to the fifth aspect according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the control unit causes the notification unit to notify information when the remaining amount of the battery is less than the first threshold.
According to the control system of the fifth aspect, the user can easily confirm that the remaining amount of the battery is less than the first threshold.

In the control system according to the sixth aspect according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the control unit causes the notification unit to notify information when the remaining amount of the battery decreases from a second threshold value or more to less than a second threshold value. .
According to the control system of the sixth aspect, the user can easily confirm that the remaining battery capacity has decreased below the second threshold.

The control system according to the seventh aspect according to the first aspect further includes an operation section for operating components mounted on the human-powered vehicle, and the control section notifies the notification section according to the operation state of the operation section. let
According to the control system of the seventh aspect, since the notification unit notifies the remaining amount according to the operating state, the user can easily check the remaining amount.

In the control system of the eighth aspect according to the seventh aspect, the control section causes the notification section to notify information according to the operation state of the operation section and the remaining amount of the battery.
According to the control system of the eighth aspect, since the notification unit notifies the remaining amount according to the remaining amount and the operating state, the user can easily check the remaining amount.

In the control system according to the ninth aspect according to the eighth aspect, the control section causes the notification section to notify information when the operation section is operated and the remaining amount of the battery is less than the first threshold.
According to the control system of the ninth aspect, the user can easily confirm that the remaining battery power is low.

In the control system according to the tenth aspect according to the eighth aspect, the information includes first information and second information different from the first information; is less than the first threshold, the notification unit is made to notify the first information, and when the operation unit is operated and the remaining battery level is less than the second threshold, which is smaller than the first threshold, the notification unit is made to notify the first information. 2. Announce information.
According to the control system of the tenth aspect, the user can easily confirm that the remaining battery level is low by reporting the first information and the second information from the notification unit.

In the control system according to the eleventh aspect according to any one of the seventh to tenth aspects, the notification section includes an operation section.
According to the control system of the eleventh aspect, the user can easily check the remaining battery level by notification from the operation unit.

In the control system according to the twelfth aspect according to the eleventh aspect, the operation section includes at least one of a shift operation section and a brake operation section.
According to the control system of the twelfth aspect, the user can easily check the remaining amount of the battery by notification from at least one of the shift operation section and the brake operation section.

The control system according to the thirteenth aspect according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, further comprising a base portion configured to be detachably attached to the human-powered vehicle, and comprising a battery holding portion, a notification portion, and a control portion. The part is provided on the base part.
According to the control system of the thirteenth aspect, it becomes easy to provide the battery holding section, the notification section, and the control section in the human-powered vehicle.

In the control system according to the fourteenth aspect according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, the notification unit includes an electric transmission having an electric motor, and the control unit operates the electric motor so that the gear ratio is not changed. This causes the notification unit to notify the information.
According to the control system of the fourteenth aspect, the user can easily check the remaining amount of the battery based on the notification from the electric transmission.

According to the control system of the present disclosure, the user can easily check the remaining battery power.

1 is a side view showing a human-powered vehicle including a control system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system. A diagram showing relationships between components and electronic devices. 5 is a flowchart showing a control flow in the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a second embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a fourth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a fifth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to a seventh embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a seventh embodiment. Flowchart showing the control flow in the eighth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a ninth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in the tenth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to an eleventh embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to a twelfth embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A human-powered vehicle 1 including a control system 90 according to a first embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 4. The human-powered vehicle 1 is a vehicle that has at least one wheel and can be driven by at least human-powered driving force. The human-powered vehicle 1 includes various types of bicycles, such as a mountain bike, a road bike, a city bike, a cargo bike, a hand bike, and a recumbent bike. The number of wheels that the human-powered vehicle 1 has is not limited. The human powered vehicle 1 includes, for example, a one-wheeled vehicle and a vehicle having two or more wheels. The human-powered vehicle 1 is not limited to a vehicle that can be driven only by human-powered driving force. The human-powered vehicle 1 includes an E-bike that uses not only human-powered driving force but also the driving force of an electric motor for propulsion. E-bikes include electrically assisted bicycles whose propulsion is assisted by an electric motor. Hereinafter, in the embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 1 will be explained as a bicycle.

The human powered vehicle 1 includes a crank 10, a frame 20, a seat 30, a handlebar 40, a front fork 50, a front wheel 60, a rear wheel 70, a battery 80, and a control system 90.

The crank 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a crankshaft 11 that is rotatable with respect to a frame 20, and a pair of crank arms 12 provided at both ends of the crankshaft 11 in the axial direction. A pedal 13 is connected to each of the pair of crank arms 12.

A seat 30 is provided on the frame 20 via a seat post 31. Seat post 31 includes an electric seat post. Frame 20 rotatably supports handlebar 40 and front fork 50. Handlebar 40 is configured to be gripped by a user. When the handlebar 40 rotates with respect to the frame 20, the front fork 50 rotates, and the direction of movement of the human-powered vehicle 1 changes. The handlebar 40 is provided with a cycle computer 41 and a shifter 42.

The front wheel 60 is rotatably attached to the front fork 50. The front wheel 60 includes a rim 61 to which a tire is attached, a plurality of spokes 62, and a disc rotor 63. The tire valve of the front wheel 60 is provided with an air pressure detection device 64 that detects information regarding the air pressure of the tire. Rear wheel 70 is configured to rotate relative to frame 20. The rear wheel 70 includes a rim 71 to which a tire is attached, a plurality of spokes 72, and a disc rotor 73. An air pressure detection device 74 is provided in the tire valve of the rear wheel 70.

A battery 80, shown in FIGS. 1-3, provides power to the equipment. The equipment includes components mounted on the human-powered vehicle 1 and peripheral devices of the human-powered vehicle 1. The battery 80 includes, for example, at least one of a non-rechargeable battery and a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is charged by power from an external power source. Battery 80 includes a first battery 81 and a second battery.

The first battery 81 supplies power to components provided in the human-powered vehicle 1 . In this embodiment, the first battery 81 supplies power to the shifter 42 and the control unit 152. The shifter 42 can output a wireless signal by being supplied with power from the first battery 81. When supplying power to a plurality of devices, the first battery 81 may include a plurality of batteries that respectively supply power to the plurality of devices. The first battery 81 may include one battery that supplies power to multiple devices.

The second battery supplies power to different components than the first battery 81. In this embodiment, the second battery supplies power to the notification section 140. The second battery constitutes a battery different from the first battery 81. When supplying power to a plurality of devices, the second battery may include a plurality of batteries that respectively supply power to the plurality of devices. The second battery may include one battery that provides power to multiple devices.

The control system 90 is a control system 90 for a human-powered vehicle and includes at least one of a battery holding section 110 configured to hold a battery 80, an audible sound generating device 141, and a haptics device 142. It includes a notification section 140 and a control section 152 configured to control the notification section 140. The control system 90 further includes a base portion 100 configured to be removably attached to the human-powered vehicle 1 . The battery holding section 110, the notification section 140, and the control section 152 are provided on the base section 100. An example of a control system 90 is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The control system 90 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 includes a base section 100, a battery holding section 110, an operation section 120, a remaining amount detection section 130, a notification section 140, and a control device 150.

The base portion 100, battery holding portion 110, and operation portion 120 shown in FIG. 3 constitute the shifter 42. The base portion 100 is detachably attached to the handlebar 40. Battery holding section 110 is provided inside base section 100 . Battery holding section 110 holds first battery 81 . The operating section 120 includes a lever configured to be able to swing relative to the base section 100. The user can perform a speed change operation to change the speed ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1 by swinging the operation unit 120 in a predetermined direction. The gear ratio indicates the ratio of the rotational speed of the rear wheel 70 to the rotational speed of the crankshaft 11. The gear ratio is calculated by dividing the number of teeth on the front sprocket that the chain engages by the number of teeth on the rear sprocket that the chain engages. A wireless signal is output from the shifter 42 to the electric transmission 170 in accordance with the gear change operation. Electric transmission 170 operates in response to wireless signals.

The electric transmission 170 shown in FIG. 1 changes the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1. Electric transmission 170 includes an external transmission. The external transmission includes at least one of a front derailleur and a rear derailleur. In this embodiment, electric transmission 170 includes a front derailleur and a rear derailleur. The front derailleur is configured to drive an electric motor in response to a speed change operation, and to change the chain between a plurality of front sprockets. The rear derailleur is configured to drive an electric motor in response to a speed change operation, and to change the chain between a plurality of rear sprockets.

The remaining amount detection unit 130 shown in FIG. 2 is configured to detect the remaining amount of the battery 80. In this embodiment, the remaining amount detection unit 130 is configured to detect at least the remaining amount of the first battery 81. The remaining amount detection section 130 is configured to be able to communicate with the control section 152 by wire or wirelessly. The remaining amount detection section 130 outputs a signal according to the remaining amount of the battery 80 to the control section 152. The signal output from the remaining amount detection section 130 may include first remaining amount information indicating the remaining amount of the battery 80 itself, and may include second remaining amount information different from the first remaining amount information. You can leave it there. The second remaining amount information includes, for example, information used by the control unit 152 to detect and/or calculate the remaining amount of the battery 80. For example, when the signal output from the remaining amount detection section 130 includes second remaining amount information indicating the voltage value of the battery 80, the control section 152 can calculate the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the voltage value. The remaining amount detection unit 130 may be an external device different from the device included in the control system 90.

The notification unit 140 is configured to notify various information. In this embodiment, the notification unit 140 is built into the smartphone S shown in FIG. 3. The smartphone S is held in a holder attached to the handlebar 40, for example. Notification unit 140 includes at least one of audible sound generation device 141 and haptics device 142 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the notification unit 140 includes an audible sound generation device 141 and a haptics device 142.

Audible sound generator 141 generates audible sound. The audible sound generating device 141 includes, for example, at least one of a buzzer 141a and a speaker 141b. The haptic device 142 is configured to provide force, vibration, feel, etc. to the user. In this embodiment, haptic device 142 is configured to apply vibrations to the user. Haptic device 142 includes, for example, an electric motor 142a with an eccentric weight.

Control device 150 includes a storage section 151 and a control section 152. The storage unit 151 stores various control programs and information used for various control processes. Storage unit 151 includes, for example, nonvolatile memory and volatile memory.

The control unit 152 is configured to perform control regarding the control system 90. Control unit 152 includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing device includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Control unit 152 may include one or more microcomputers.

Control system 90 is operated by power supplied from battery 80. In this embodiment, at least the control unit 152b is operated by power supplied from the battery 80. In this embodiment, the control unit 152b is operated by power supplied from the first battery 81. The control unit 152 is configured to be able to communicate with the notification unit 140 by wire or wirelessly. The control unit 152 controls the notification unit 140 by outputting a signal to the notification unit 140. The control unit 152 can generate an audible sound from the audible sound generating device 141 by outputting a signal to the audible sound generating device 141, for example. The control unit 152 can generate vibrations from the haptics device 142 by outputting a signal to the haptics device 142, for example.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80. The information regarding the remaining amount of battery 80 includes at least information regarding the remaining amount of first battery 81 . An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 4 is used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the first control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, in a case where one of the shifter 42 and the smartphone S always outputs a predetermined signal, when the other of the shifter 42 and the smartphone S receives a predetermined signal, the control unit 152 starts the first control flow. do. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the first control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the shifter 42 and the smartphone S to become unresponsive to a request from one of the shifter 42 and the smartphone S due to separation between the shifter 42 and the smartphone S. The first control flow is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals until.

In step S1, the control section 152 obtains the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the signal from the remaining amount detecting section 130. After performing the process in step S1, the control unit 152 moves to step S2.

In step S2, the control unit 152 outputs a signal to the notification unit 140, thereby causing the notification unit 140 to notify the information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80 acquired in step S1. The audible sound generating device 141 generates an audible sound including a message indicating the remaining amount, for example, when notifying information regarding the remaining amount. The audible sound generating device 141 may generate different types of buzzer sounds depending on the remaining amount. The haptics device 142 generates a vibration pattern depending on the remaining amount of the battery 80, for example. After performing the process of step S2, the control unit 152 ends the first control flow.

When the control unit 152 executes the first control flow, information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80 is automatically notified from the notification unit 140. The notification from the notification unit 140 allows the user to easily check the remaining amount of the battery 80 without looking at the display. By charging and replacing the battery 80 according to the confirmed remaining capacity, the user can prevent problems caused by the consumption of the battery 80. The user can replace the first battery 81, for example, before the battery runs out and the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1 cannot be changed. In the present embodiment, the notifying unit 140 is operated by power from the second battery, so even if the notifying unit 140 is operated, the remaining capacity of the first battery 81 does not decrease, and the user can use the shifter 42 for a long time. can.

(Second embodiment)
A control system 90 of a second embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is used to explain the control system 90 of the second embodiment. The same components as in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information according to the remaining amount of the battery 80. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 5 is used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the second control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the second control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the second control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S11, the control section 152 obtains the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the signal from the remaining amount detecting section 130. After performing the process in step S11, the control unit 152 moves to step S12.

In step S12, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information regarding the remaining capacity of the battery 80 according to the remaining capacity of the battery 80 acquired in step S11. For example, the control unit 152 outputs a signal to the notification unit 140 when the remaining capacity of the first battery 81 obtained in step S11 satisfies a predetermined condition, thereby causing the notification unit 140 to notify information regarding the remaining capacity. After performing the process of step S12, the control unit 152 ends the second control flow.

When the control unit 152 executes the second control flow, information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80 is automatically notified from the notification unit 140 in accordance with the remaining amount of the battery 80 . The user can easily check the remaining capacity of the battery 80 by the notification from the notification unit 140.

(Third embodiment)
A control system 90 according to a third embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is used to explain the control system 90 of the third embodiment. Configurations common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, and redundant explanation will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 is configured to be able to change the notification state of the notification unit 140 when reporting information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80. Changing the notification state includes, for example, at least one of changing the number of times the remaining amount of the battery 80 is notified, changing the volume, and changing the device that notifies the remaining amount. The control unit 152 outputs a predetermined signal to the notification unit 140 when changing the notification state. When the signal is input from the control section 152, the notification section 140 changes the notification state after the signal is input to a state different from the notification state before the signal is input.

For example, the audible sound generating device 141 changes the number of times the remaining amount is notified by changing the number of times the sound including the message indicating the remaining amount and the buzzer sound are generated. The audible sound generator 141 may change the volume. For example, the haptics device 142 changes the number of times the battery 80 notifies the battery 80 of its remaining battery level by changing the number of times it repeatedly generates vibrations in a pattern that corresponds to the battery 80's battery level.

When the notification unit 140 includes the audible sound generating device 141 and the haptics device 142, the control unit 152 may change the notification state of the remaining amount of the battery 80 by changing the device that notifies the remaining amount. . For example, the control unit 152 switches from a state in which one of the audible sound generation device 141 and the haptics device 142 notifies the remaining amount to a state in which the other of the audible sound generation device 141 and the haptics device 142 notifies the remaining amount. It's okay. The control unit 152 switches from a state in which one of the audible sound generation device 141 and the haptics device 142 notifies the remaining amount to a state in which both the audible sound generation device 141 and the haptics device 142 notify the remaining amount. Good too.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 changes the notification state of the notification unit 140 according to the remaining amount of the battery 80. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 6 is used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the third control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the third control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the third control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S21, the control section 152 obtains the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the signal from the remaining amount detecting section 130. After performing the process in step S21, the control unit 152 moves to step S22.

In step S22, the control unit 152 changes the notification state of the notification unit 140 according to the remaining amount of battery 80 acquired in step S21. For example, when the remaining amount of the first battery 81 obtained in step S11 satisfies a predetermined condition, the control unit 152 changes the notification state by outputting a signal for changing the notification state to the notification unit 140. After performing the process of step S22, the control unit 152 ends the second control flow.

By the control unit 152 executing the third control flow, the notification state of the notification unit 140 is changed according to the remaining amount of the battery 80. For example, the audible sound generator 141 outputs the sound once when the remaining capacity of the first battery 81 is less than 10%, twice when the remaining capacity is less than 5%, and three times when the remaining capacity is less than 3%. By changing the notification state, the user can easily check the remaining amount.

(Fourth embodiment)
A control system 90 according to a fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 and FIG. 7 are used to explain the control system 90 of the fourth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to third embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to third embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information when the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 4 and FIG. 7 are used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the fourth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the fourth control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the fourth control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S31, the control section 152 obtains the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the signal from the remaining amount detecting section 130. After performing the process in step S31, the control unit 152 moves to step S32.

In step S32, the control unit 152 acquires a predetermined first threshold value by reading information stored in the storage unit 151. If the remaining amount is less than the first threshold, the control unit 152 moves to step S33. In this embodiment, if the remaining amount of at least the first battery 81 is less than the first threshold, the control unit 152 moves to step S33. The control unit 152 ends the fourth control flow when the remaining amount is equal to or greater than the first threshold.

In step S33, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify the information regarding the remaining amount acquired in step S31 by the same process as step S2 shown in FIG. After performing the process of step S33, the control unit 152 ends the fourth control flow.

By executing the fourth control flow by the control unit 152, when the remaining capacity of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold value, information regarding the remaining capacity is automatically notified from the notifying unit 140. By the notification from the notification unit 140, the user can easily confirm that the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold.

(Fifth embodiment)
A control system 90 according to a fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 and FIG. 8 are used to explain the control system 90 of the fifth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to fourth embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to fourth embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information when the remaining amount of the battery 80 decreases from the second threshold value or more to less than the second threshold value. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 4 and FIG. 8 are used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the fifth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the fifth control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the fifth control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S41, the control section 152 obtains the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the signal from the remaining amount detecting section 130. The control unit 152 causes the storage unit 151 to store the obtained remaining amount. After performing the process in step S41, the control unit 152 moves to step S42.

In step S42, the control unit 152 reads the information stored in the storage unit 151, thereby determining the remaining amount of the battery 80 stored in the storage unit 151 at the time of the previous execution of the fifth control flow, and the predetermined second Get the threshold. The control unit 152 compares the remaining amount of the battery 80 obtained in steps S41 and S42 with the second threshold value obtained in step S42. In this embodiment, the control unit 152 compares at least the remaining amount of the first battery 81 with a second threshold value. When the remaining amount decreases from more than the second threshold value to less than the second threshold value, the control unit 152 moves to step S43. If the remaining amount does not decrease from the second threshold value or more to less than the second threshold value, the control unit 152 ends the fifth control flow.

In step S43, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify the information regarding the remaining amount acquired in step S41 by the same process as step S2 shown in FIG. After performing the process of step S43, the control unit 152 ends the fifth control flow.

When the remaining capacity of the battery 80 decreases below the second threshold by the control unit 152 executing the fifth control flow, the notification unit 140 automatically notifies information regarding the remaining capacity. By the notification from the notification unit 140, the user can easily confirm that the remaining amount of the battery 80 has decreased below the second threshold.

(Sixth embodiment)
A control system 190 according to a sixth embodiment will be described. FIGS. 1 and 4 to 9 are used to explain the control system 190 of the sixth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to fifth embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to fifth embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the batteries whose remaining capacity is reported include not only the batteries that supply power to the shifter 42 but also the batteries that supply power to components different from the shifter 42. FIG. 9 shows an example of a control system 190 and components. A control system 190 shown in FIG. 9 includes a battery holding section 110, a notification section 140, a control device 150, and a remaining power detection section 230. The remaining amount detection unit 230 detects the remaining amount of the first battery 81 that supplies power to the component C1.

The component C1 includes at least one of the operating device 271, the electric transmission 170, the electric seat post 272, the electric suspension 273, the drive unit 274, the air pressure detection devices 64 and 74, the power meter 275, the lamp 276, the display 277, and the cycle computer 41. constitute one.

The operating device 271 is configured to accept input from a user. The operating device 271 includes, for example, a gear shifting operating device, a seat post operating device, a suspension operating device, an assist operating device, and the like. The operating device 271 is provided on the frame 20, the handlebar 40, and the like. The operating device 271 includes an operating section such as a lever and a button. The lever includes a lever that swings relative to a predetermined member, a lever that rotates around a predetermined rotation axis, and the like. The buttons include push button switches, buttons displayed on a touch panel, and the like. The operating device 271 is supplied with power from the first battery 81 and can output an operating signal according to a user's operation to other components.

The operation signals include, for example, a speed change signal regarding the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1, a brake signal regarding the brake, an operation signal regarding the height of the seat 30, an operation signal regarding the operating parameter, an operation signal regarding the assist mode, and the like.

Electric transmission 170 is operated by outputting the speed change signal to electric transmission 170. The brake device is operated by outputting the brake signal to the brake device. The electric seat post 272 is operated by outputting an operation signal related to the height of the seat 30 to the electric seat post 272. The operating parameters of the electric suspension 273 are changed by outputting an operation signal related to the operating parameters to the electric suspension 273. The operation mode of the drive unit 274 is changed by outputting an operation signal related to the assist mode to the drive unit 274.

Electric seat post 272 is configured to change the height of seat 30. Electric seat post 272 includes an electric actuator. Electric actuators include electric motors, solenoids, and the like. The electric seat post 272 is configured so that the seat post 31 can be expanded and contracted by driving an electric actuator. As the seat post 31 expands and contracts, the height of the seat 30 relative to the frame 20 is changed.

The electric suspension 273 is configured to absorb shocks applied to the human-powered vehicle 1. Electric suspension 273 includes an electric actuator. The electric suspension 273 is configured so that its operating parameters can be changed by driving an electric actuator. Operating parameters include damping rate, stroke amount, and lockout condition. The electric suspension 273 is provided on at least one of the front wheel 60 and the rear wheel 70.

The drive unit 274 is configured to provide propulsive force to the human-powered vehicle 1 . The drive unit 274 is configured to apply propulsive force to the human-powered vehicle 1 in accordance with the human-powered driving force input to the human-powered vehicle 1 . The drive unit 274 is arranged near the bottom bracket of the human-powered vehicle 1, for example. Drive unit 274 may be arranged near front wheel 60 and rear wheel 70. Drive unit 274 includes an electric motor. The electric motor is provided in a power transmission path for human-powered driving force from the pedals 13 to the rear wheel 70 or to transmit rotation to the front wheel 60. In addition to the electric motor, the drive unit 274 may include a reduction gear that connects the electric motor and the crank 10.

The air pressure detection devices 64 and 74 shown in FIGS. 1 and 9 are provided at the tire valve of the front wheel 60 and the tire valve of the rear wheel 70. The air pressure detection devices 64 and 74 output signals according to tire air pressure to other devices via wireless communication. A first battery 81 is mounted on each of the air pressure detection devices 64 and 74. For example, the air pressure detection devices 64 and 74 each have a built-in battery.

Power meter 275 shown in FIG. 9 is configured to detect the amount of work input to human-powered vehicle 1. Power meter 275 shown in FIG. Power meter 275 is attached to at least one of crankshaft 11, crank arm 12, pedal 13, and rear wheel 70. The power meter 275 detects the amount of work by, for example, measuring the strain of the component to which the power meter 275 is attached. Power meter 275 outputs a signal according to the amount of work to other devices via wireless communication. The power meter 275 is equipped with a first battery 81 . For example, power meter 275 has a built-in battery.

Lamp 276 is configured to emit illumination. Lamp 276 is attached to at least one of frame 20 and handlebar 40. The lamp 276 includes at least one of a front lamp that illuminates the front of the human-powered vehicle 1 and a rear lamp that illuminates the rear of the human-powered vehicle 1 . A first battery 81 is mounted on the lamp 276 . For example, lamp 276 has a built-in battery.

Display 277 is configured to display various information. The display 277 is attached to the handlebar 40 or the like. The display 277 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, and the like.

The cycle computer 41 shown in FIGS. 1 and 9 is configured to display various information and/or output sounds related to the various information. The cycle computer 41 is equipped with a first battery 81 . For example, the cycle computer 41 has a built-in battery.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 notifies information regarding the remaining amount of the first battery 81 by executing at least one of the first to fifth control flows shown in FIGS. 4 to 8. department 140 to notify.

In this embodiment, the user can easily check the remaining amount of the first battery 81, which is installed in a location where it is difficult to check the remaining amount. For example, the remaining capacity of the first battery 81 built in the air pressure detection devices 64 and 74 shown in FIG.

(Seventh embodiment)
A control system 290 of a seventh embodiment will be described. 3, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 are used to explain the control system 290 of the seventh embodiment. Configurations common to the first to sixth embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to sixth embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the control system 290 further includes an operation unit 320 for operating the component C2 mounted on the human-powered vehicle 1. FIG. 10 shows an example of component C2 and control system 290. Component C2 shown in FIG. 10 includes an electric transmission 170, an electric seat post 272, an electric suspension 273, and a drive unit 274. Component C2 may further include components different from electric transmission 170, electric seat post 272, electric suspension 273, and drive unit 274. For example, component C2 may further include an electric brake device.

The control system 290 includes a battery holding section 110, a notification section 140, a control device 150, an operation section 320, a remaining amount detection section 330, and an operation state detection section 360. Operation unit 320 includes at least one of a lever and a button. In this embodiment, the operation unit 320 includes a lever and a button. The operation section 320 includes at least one of a shift operation section 321, a brake operation section 322, a suspension operation section 323, a seat post operation section 324, and an assist operation section 325. In this embodiment, the operation section 320 includes a shift operation section 321, a brake operation section 322, a suspension operation section 323, a seat post operation section 324, and an assist operation section 325.

The shift operation unit 321 is configured to allow a user to perform a shift operation to change the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1. In this embodiment, the shift operation section 321 includes the operation section 120 of the shifter 42 shown in FIG. 3.

The brake operation unit 322 shown in FIG. 10 is configured to allow a user to perform a brake operation to apply a braking force to the human-powered vehicle 1. In this embodiment, the brake operation section 322 includes the operation section 120 of the shifter 42 shown in FIG. 3.

The suspension operation unit 323 shown in FIG. 10 is configured to allow the user to perform an operation to change the operating parameters of the electric suspension 273. The seat post operation unit 324 is configured to allow the user to perform an operation to change the height of the seat 30. The assist operation unit 325 is configured to allow the user to perform an operation to switch the assist mode of the drive unit 274.

The remaining amount detection unit 330 detects the remaining amount of the first battery 81 that supplies power to the component C2. The remaining amount detection section 330 is configured by a processing unit that constitutes the control section 152. The operation state detection section 360 is configured to detect the operation state of the operation section 320. The operating state of the operating unit 320 includes at least one of a lever operating state and a button operating state. The operating state of the lever includes the lever being in an operating position different from the standby position. The operation state detection unit 360 detects the operation state of the lever based on the amount of movement of the lever and the like. The operating state of the button includes at least one of a push button switch being in an on state and a button displayed on the touch panel being touched. The operation state detection unit 360 detects the operation state of the button based on a signal output when the button is turned on. The operation state detection unit 360 is configured by an arithmetic processing device that constitutes the control unit 152.

The operation state detection section 360 is configured to be able to communicate with the control section 152 by wire or wirelessly. The operation state detection section 360 outputs a signal according to the operation state of the operation section 320 to the control section 152. The signal output from the operation state detection section 360 may include first operation information that directly indicates the operation state, or may include second operation information different from the first operation information. . The second operation information includes information used by the control unit 152 to detect and/or calculate the operation state. For example, if the signal output from the operation state detection section 360 includes second operation information indicating the amount of movement of the lever, the control section 152 can detect the operation state of the operation section 320 based on the amount of movement.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information depending on the operating state of the operation unit 320. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 11 is used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the sixth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the sixth control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the sixth control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S51, the control section 152 obtains the remaining amount of the battery 80 based on the signal from the remaining amount detecting section 330. The control unit 152 acquires the operating state of the operating unit 320 based on the signal from the operating state detecting unit 360. After performing the process in step S51, the control unit 152 moves to step S52.

In step S52, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify the information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80 obtained in step S51 according to the operating state obtained in step S51. For example, when the control unit 152 detects that the lever is in the operating position, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information regarding the remaining amount. When the control unit 152 detects that the button is in the on state, the control unit 152 may cause the notification unit 140 to notify information. For example, the control unit 152 may cause the notification unit 140 to notify information when a button is turned on a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. After performing the process of step S52, the control unit 152 ends the sixth control flow.

When the control unit 152 executes the sixth control flow, information regarding the remaining amount is automatically notified from the notification unit 140 according to the operation state of the operation unit 320. For example, while the user is moving the gear shifting operation unit 321 to the operating position, information regarding the remaining amount is notified. The user can easily check the remaining capacity of the battery 80 by the notification from the notification unit 140.

(Eighth embodiment)
A control system 290 of an eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are used to explain the control system 290 of the eighth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to seventh embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to seventh embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information according to the operation state of the operation unit 320 and the remaining amount of the battery 80. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are used to explain an example of control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the seventh control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the seventh control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the seventh control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S61, the control unit 152 acquires the remaining amount of the battery 80 and the operating state of the operating unit 320 by the same process as step S51 shown in FIG. After performing the process in step S61, the control unit 152 moves to step S62.

In step S62, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information regarding the remaining amount according to the remaining amount acquired in step S61 and the operating state. After performing the process of step S62, the control unit 152 ends the seventh control flow.

When the control unit 152 executes the seventh control flow, the notification unit 140 automatically reports information regarding the remaining capacity of the battery 80 according to the remaining capacity of the battery 80 and the operating state of the operating unit 320 . For example, in a state where the remaining amount of the first battery 81 satisfies a predetermined condition, information regarding the remaining amount is notified while the user is moving the shift operation section 321 to the operating position. The user can easily check the remaining capacity of the battery 80 by the notification from the notification unit 140.

(Ninth embodiment)
A control system 290 of a ninth embodiment will be described. 4, FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 are used to explain the control system 290 of the ninth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to eighth embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to eighth embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify information when the operation unit 320 is operated and the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold. An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. 4, FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 will be used to explain an example of the control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the eighth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the eighth control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the eighth control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S71, the control unit 152 acquires the remaining amount of the battery 80 and the operating state of the operating unit 320 by the same process as step S51 shown in FIG. After performing the process in step S71, the control unit 152 moves to step S72.

In step S72, the control unit 152 detects the operation of the operating unit 320 based on the operating state of the operating unit 320 acquired in step S71. For example, the control unit 152 detects that the shift operation unit 321 has been moved to the operation position. The control unit 152 may detect that the button is in the on state. The control unit 152 acquires a predetermined first threshold value by reading information stored in the storage unit 151. The control unit 152 compares the remaining amount of the battery 80 obtained in step S71 with the first threshold value. In this embodiment, the control unit 152 compares at least the remaining amount of the first battery 81 with a first threshold value. If the operation unit 320 is operated and the remaining amount is less than the first threshold, the control unit 152 moves to step S73. The control unit 152 ends the eighth control flow when the operation unit 320 is not operated or the remaining amount is equal to or greater than the first threshold.

In step S73, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify the information regarding the remaining amount acquired in step S71 by the same process as step S2 shown in FIG. After performing the process of step S73, the control unit 152 ends the eighth control flow.

When the control unit 152 executes the eighth control flow, when the operation unit 320 is operated when the remaining capacity of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold, information regarding the remaining capacity is automatically notified from the notification unit 140. be done. For example, when the user performs a gear shifting operation when the remaining capacity of the first battery 81 is less than 10%, the notification unit 140 notifies information regarding the remaining capacity. By the notification from the notification unit 140, the user can easily confirm that the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold.

(10th embodiment)
A control system 290 of a tenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 11, FIG. 13, and FIG. 14 are used to explain the control system 290 of the tenth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to ninth embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to ninth embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80 includes a plurality of pieces of information. The information includes first information and second information different from the first information. In the present embodiment, the first information includes information indicating that the remaining capacity of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold and greater than or equal to the second threshold. The first information includes, for example, a message indicating that it is almost time to replace the battery 80. The second threshold is smaller than the first threshold. The second information includes information indicating that the remaining capacity of the battery 80 is less than the second threshold. The second information includes, for example, a message prompting the user to replace the battery 80.

When the operation section 320 is operated and the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold, the control section 152 causes the notification section 140 to notify the first information, and when the operation section 320 is operated and the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold. If the remaining amount is less than a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold, the notification unit 140 is caused to notify the second information.

An example of control executed by the control unit 152 will be explained. 11, FIG. 13, and FIG. 14 will be used to explain an example of the control executed by the control unit 152. The control unit 152 starts the ninth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 152 repeatedly executes the ninth control flow at predetermined time intervals until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the ninth control flow and the conditions for repeatedly executing it are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S81, the control unit 152 acquires the remaining amount of the battery 80 and the operating state of the operating unit 320 by the same process as step S51 shown in FIG. After performing the process in step S81, the control unit 152 moves to step S82.

In step S82, the control unit 152 detects the operation of the operating unit 320 based on the operating state of the operating unit 320 acquired in step S81. The control unit 152 acquires a predetermined second threshold by reading information stored in the storage unit 151. The control unit 152 compares the remaining amount of the battery 80 obtained in step S81 with the second threshold value. In this embodiment, the control unit 152 compares at least the remaining amount of the first battery 81 with a second threshold value. If the operation unit 320 is operated and the remaining amount is less than the second threshold, the control unit 152 moves to step S83. If the operation unit 320 is not operated or the remaining amount is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the control unit 152 moves to step S84.

In step S83, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify the second information. After performing the process of step S83, the control unit 152 ends the ninth control flow.

In step S84, the control unit 152 performs the same process as step S72 shown in FIG. 13. If the operation unit 320 is operated and the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold, the control unit 152 moves to step S85. The control unit 152 ends the ninth control flow when the operation unit 320 is not operated or the remaining amount is equal to or greater than the first threshold.

In step S85, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 140 to notify the first information. After performing the process of step S85, the control unit 152 ends the ninth control flow.

By executing the ninth control flow by the control unit 152, when the operation unit 320 is operated when the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the second threshold, the second information is automatically notified from the notification unit 140. Ru. When the operation unit 320 is operated when the remaining capacity of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold value, the first information is automatically notified from the notification unit 140. By the notification from the notification unit 140, the user can easily confirm that the remaining amount of the battery 80 is less than the first threshold and that the remaining amount is less than the second threshold.

(Eleventh embodiment)
A control system 390 according to an eleventh embodiment will be described. 4 to 8 and FIGS. 11 to 15 are used to explain the control system 390 of the eleventh embodiment. Configurations common to the first to tenth embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to tenth embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the control system 390 includes a battery holding section 110, a remaining amount detection section 130, a control device 150, an operation state detection section 360, and a notification section 440. Notification section 440 includes an operation section 443. The operation section 443 includes at least one of a shift operation section 321 and a brake operation section 322. In this embodiment, the operating section 443 includes an operating section 321 for shifting and an operating section 322 for braking.

At least one of the shift operation section 321 and the brake operation section 322 is configured to generate at least one of an audible sound and a vibration. At least one of the shift operation section 321 and the brake operation section 322 includes at least one of the audible sound generation device 141 and the haptics device 142. For example, the shift operation section 321 and the brake operation section 322 can generate an audible sound by being provided with at least one of a buzzer 141a and a speaker 141b. At least one of the speed change operation section 321 and the brake operation section 322 can generate vibrations by being provided with an electric motor 142a having an eccentric weight. The audible sound generator 141 may be provided on the base portion 100. Haptic device 142 may be provided on base portion 100.

The control unit 152 executes any one of the first to ninth control flows shown in FIGS. 4 to 8 and 11 to 14. In the control flow, the control unit 152 causes at least the operation unit 443 of the notification unit 440 to notify information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80 . For example, when the shift operation section 321 is operated when the remaining amount of the first battery 81 is less than the first threshold value, the control section 152 causes the shift operation section 321 to vibrate. The user can easily check the remaining capacity of the battery 80 by the notification from the operation unit 443.

(12th embodiment)
A control system 490 of a twelfth embodiment will be described. 4 to 8 and FIGS. 10 to 16 are used to explain the control system 490 of the twelfth embodiment. Configurations common to the first to eleventh embodiments are given the same reference numerals as those in the first to eleventh embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the control system 490 includes a battery holding section 110, a remaining amount detecting section 130, a control device 150, and a notification section 540. Notification unit 540 includes an electric transmission 170 having an electric motor 171. The electric transmission 170 is configured to change the chain between a plurality of front sprockets by operating an electric motor 171. The electric transmission 170 may be configured so that the chain can be changed between a plurality of rear sprockets. The electric transmission 170 can generate operating noise when the electric motor 171 operates. The electric transmission 170 may be configured to apply vibrations to the user by operating the electric motor 171.

The control unit 152 executes, for example, any one of the first to fifth control flows shown in FIGS. 4 to 8. In the control flow, the control unit 152 causes at least the electric transmission 170 of the notification unit 540 to notify information regarding the remaining amount of the battery 80. For example, when the remaining amount of the first battery 81 is less than the first threshold, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 540 to notify information by operating the electric motor 171 so that the gear ratio is not changed. For example, the control unit 152 causes the notification unit 540 to notify information by causing the electric motor 171 to generate an operating sound. The control unit 152 may cause the notification unit 540 to notify information by applying vibration to the user by operating the electric motor 171. The user can easily check the remaining capacity of the battery 80 by the notification from the notification unit 540.

The control unit 152 may execute any one of the sixth to ninth control flows shown in FIGS. 11 to 14. When the control unit 152 executes any one of the sixth control flow to the ninth control flow, the control system 490 further includes an operation unit 320 and an operation state detection unit 360 shown in FIG. The control unit 152 operates the electric motor 171 so that the gear ratio is not changed according to the operation state of the operation unit 320 by executing any one of the sixth control flow to the ninth control flow. , information regarding the remaining amount can be notified from the electric transmission 170. The control system 490 may include an operation section 441 shown in FIG. 15 instead of the operation section 320.

When executing any one of the sixth control flow to the ninth control flow, the control unit 152 controls the notification unit 540 according to the operation state of an operation unit different from the operation unit 321 for shifting. Good too. The control unit 152 can prevent the electric motor 171 from being operated so that the gear ratio will not be changed when a gear shifting operation is performed on the gear shifting operation unit 321.

(Modified example)
The description regarding each embodiment is an illustration of the forms that the present invention can take, and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may take the form of, for example, a modification of each embodiment shown below, or a combination of at least two modifications that are not mutually contradictory.

For example, the configuration of the human-powered vehicle 1 in each embodiment is an example, and the human-powered vehicle 1 may include various devices not shown in each embodiment, and may include some of the various devices shown in each embodiment. It is also possible to have a configuration that does not include this. For example, the human-powered vehicle 1 may have a configuration that does not include the air pressure detection devices 64 and 74.

The various threshold values used in the control illustrated in each embodiment are not limited and may be set arbitrarily. Various threshold values may be arbitrarily changed by operating a predetermined operating device. The first threshold value and the second threshold value used in the control of the fourth embodiment, the fifth embodiment, the ninth embodiment, and the tenth embodiment are not related to each other and are different numerical values in each control. may be set.

The configurations illustrated in each embodiment may be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other. The processing contents and processing order of the flowcharts illustrated in each embodiment are merely examples, and the processing contents and processing order can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

The expression "at least one" as used herein means "one or more" of the desired options. As an example, the expression "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" or "both of the two options" if there are two options. As another example, the expression "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" when there are three or more options, or "a combination of any two or more options". ” means.
The expression "system" used in this specification may be read as the expression "device".

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Human powered vehicle, 80... Battery, 90... Control system, 110... Battery holding part, 140... Notification part, 141... Audible sound generator, 142... Haptics device, 152... Control part, 170... Electric transmission, 171 ...Electric motor, 320... Operating unit, 321... Operating unit for speed change, 322... Operating unit for brake, 443... Operating unit, C1... Component, C2... Component

Claims (14)

A control system for a human-powered vehicle, the control system comprising:
a battery retainer configured to retain a battery;
a notification unit including at least one of an audible sound generator and a haptics device;
A control section configured to control the notification section,
A control system, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify information regarding the remaining amount of the battery. 2. The control system of claim 1, wherein the control system is operated by power supplied from the battery. The control system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information according to the remaining amount of the battery. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit changes the notification state of the notification unit depending on the remaining amount of the battery. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information when the remaining amount of the battery is less than a first threshold. The control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information when the remaining amount of the battery decreases from a second threshold value or more to less than a second threshold value. system. Further comprising an operation unit for operating components mounted on the human-powered vehicle,
The control system according to claim 1, wherein the control section causes the notification section to notify the information according to the operation state of the operation section. The control system according to claim 7, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information according to the operation state of the operation unit and the remaining amount of the battery. The control system according to claim 8, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information when the operation unit is operated and the remaining amount of the battery is less than a first threshold. The information includes first information and second information different from the first information,
The control unit includes:
When the operation unit is operated and the remaining amount of the battery is less than a first threshold, causing the notification unit to notify the first information;
The control according to claim 8, which causes the notification unit to notify the second information when the operation unit is operated and the remaining amount of the battery is less than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value. system. The control system according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the notification section includes the operation section. The control system according to claim 11, wherein the operation section includes at least one of a shift operation section and a brake operation section. Further comprising a base portion configured to be removably attached to the human-powered vehicle,
The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the battery holding section, the notification section, and the control section are provided in the base section. The notification unit includes an electric transmission having an electric motor,
The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information by operating the electric motor so that the gear ratio is not changed.

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