JP2023156049A - Control system for man-powered vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a control system that can improve convenience.SOLUTION: A control system includes: a component of a man-powered vehicle, which component includes a first communication unit and to which electric power from a first battery is supplied; an operation device which includes a second communication unit configured to communicate with the first communication unit, to which electric power from a second battery different from the first battery is supplied, and which is configured to operate the component of the man-powered vehicle; and a controller configured to control the component in accordance with an operating state of the operation device and a battery residual amount of at least one of the first battery and the second 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 mode regarding power consumption of the electric transmission is switched to a sleep mode with low power consumption when a signal is not output from the operation unit even after a predetermined time has elapsed. The operation unit is configured to be capable of wireless communication by being supplied with power from a battery, for example.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-95181

In conventional control systems, it is desirable to improve convenience in connection with batteries.

An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a control system that can improve convenience.

A control system according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is a control system for a human-powered vehicle, the control system including a first communication unit, a component of the human-powered vehicle to which power is supplied from a first battery, and the first communication unit. an operating device configured to operate a component of the human-powered vehicle; A control unit configured to control the component according to an operating state of the operating device and a remaining battery level of at least one of the first battery and the second battery.
According to the control system of the first aspect, the user can easily check the remaining battery level based on the operating state and control of the components according to the remaining battery level, thereby improving convenience.

In the control system according to the second aspect according to the first aspect, the operating state includes a first operating state, and the control unit is configured such that the remaining battery level is equal to or higher than a first threshold, and the operating state is the first operating state. The component is operated when the battery level is less than the first threshold and the component is not operated when the operating state is the first operating state.
According to the control system of the second aspect, if the component does not operate when the operating state is the first operating state, the user can know that the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold.

In the control system according to the third aspect according to the second aspect, the operating state includes a second operating state different from the first operating state, and the control unit is configured such that the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold, and The component is actuated when the operating state is the second operating state.
According to the control system of the third aspect, the user can operate the component by placing the operating device in the second operating state when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold.

In the control system according to the fourth aspect according to the second or third aspect, the operating state includes a third operating state different from the first operating state, and the control unit is configured such that the operating state is the third operating state. state, the component is operated regardless of the remaining battery level.
According to the control system of the fourth aspect, the user can operate the component by placing the operating device in the third operating state, regardless of the remaining battery level.

In the control system of the fifth aspect according to the fourth aspect, the component includes an electric transmission, the operating device includes a shift operating device configured to operate the electric transmission, and the first operating state includes one of an operating state related to an upshift and an operating state related to a downshift of the speed change operating device, and the third operating state is an operating state related to an upshift and an operating state related to a downshift of the speed change operating device. including the other.
According to the control system of the fifth aspect, the user can actuate the component to increase or decrease the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle regardless of the remaining battery level.

In the control system according to the sixth aspect according to the fifth aspect, the first operating state includes an operating state regarding an upshift of the speed change operating device, and the third operating state includes an operating state regarding a downshift of the speed change operating device. include.
According to the control system of the sixth aspect, the user can actuate the component so that the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle is reduced regardless of the remaining battery level.

A control system according to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure is a control system for a human-powered vehicle, the control system comprising: a component of the human-powered vehicle; an operating device that is powered by a battery and configured to operate the component; , a control unit configured to control the component according to the operating state of the operating device and the remaining battery level of the battery, the component being configured to control the first component and the first component. 1 component, the battery includes a first battery and a second battery different from the first battery, the operating device is powered by the first battery, and the operating device is powered by the first battery, a first operating device configured to operate the first component; and a second operating device powered from the second battery and configured to operate the second component; When the remaining battery level of the first battery is equal to or higher than a first threshold value, the first component is not operated according to the operating state of the second operating device, and the remaining battery level of the first battery is reduced. is less than a first threshold, the first component is actuated in accordance with the operating state of the second operating device.
According to the control system of the seventh aspect, when the remaining battery level of the first battery is at the lowest level, the first component can be operated by operating the second operating device as an alternative to the first operating device. You can improve.

In the control system of the eighth aspect according to the seventh aspect, the first component includes any one of an electric transmission, an electric seat post, an electric suspension, and a drive unit, and the second component includes the electric transmission. , the electric seat post, the electric suspension, and the drive unit, any one of which is different from the first component.
According to the control system of the eighth aspect, the first battery supplies power to the first operating device configured to operate any one of the electric transmission, the electric seat post, the electric suspension, and the drive unit. The user can check the remaining battery power.

In the control system of the ninth aspect according to the eighth aspect, the first component includes the electric transmission, and the second component includes the drive unit.
According to the control system of the ninth aspect, when the remaining amount of the first battery is less than the first threshold, the electric transmission is operated according to the operating state of the second operating device configured to operate the drive unit. can.

A control system according to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure is a control system for a human-powered vehicle, which includes a first communication unit, and a component of the human-powered vehicle to which power is supplied from a first battery, and a first communication unit. an operating device configured to operate a component of the human-powered vehicle; The mode for power consumption of the component is configured to be set to one of a first power consumption mode and a second power consumption mode that consumes less power than the first power consumption mode, in response to a user's instruction. and a control unit.
According to the control system of the tenth aspect, the power consumption of the components can be changed according to a user's command, so that convenience can be improved.

In the control system according to the eleventh aspect according to any one of the tenth aspects, when the mode regarding power consumption of the component is set to the second power consumption mode, the control unit is configured to receive information from the second communication unit when the mode regarding power consumption of the component is set to the second power consumption mode. The device is configured to receive signals intermittently via wireless communication.
According to the control system of the eleventh aspect, power consumption of the first battery and the second battery can be reduced.

According to the control system of the present disclosure, convenience can be improved.

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 according to a first embodiment. 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. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to a sixth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in a sixth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system according to a seventh embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the combination of the 1st component in 8th Embodiment, and a 2nd component. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow in the tenth embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A human-powered vehicle 10 including a control system 20 for a human-powered vehicle according to a first embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. The human-powered vehicle 10 is a vehicle that has 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, hand bikes, and recumbent bikes. The number of wheels that the human-powered vehicle 10 has is not limited. The human powered vehicle 10 includes, for example, a one-wheeled vehicle and a vehicle having two 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 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 10 will be described as a bicycle.

The human powered vehicle 10 includes a crank 11, a frame 12, a seat 13, a handlebar 14, a front fork 15, a front wheel 16, a rear wheel 17, an electric transmission 18, a battery 19, and a control system 20.

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

A seat 13 is provided on the frame 12 via a seat post 13a. The seat post 13a includes an electric seat post. Frame 12 rotatably supports handlebar 14 and front fork 15. Handlebar 14 is configured to be gripped by a user. As the handlebar 14 rotates with respect to the frame 12, the front fork 15 rotates, and the direction of movement of the human-powered vehicle 10 changes. The handlebar 14 is provided with a cycle computer 14a and a speed change operation device 14b. The speed change operating devices 14b are provided one each on the left and right sides of the handlebar 14 so that the user can operate them with the right and left hands.

The front wheel 16 is rotatably attached to the front fork 15. The front wheel 16 includes a rim 16a to which a tire is attached, a plurality of spokes 16b, and a disc rotor 16c. Rear wheel 17 is configured to rotate relative to frame 12 . The rear wheel 17 includes a rim 17a to which a tire is attached, a plurality of spokes 17b, and a disc rotor 17c.

The electric transmission 18 changes the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10. The gear ratio indicates the ratio of the rotational speed of the rear wheel 17 to the rotational speed of the crankshaft 11a. 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. Electric transmission 18 includes an exterior transmission. The external transmission includes at least one of a front derailleur 18a and a rear derailleur 18b. In this embodiment, the electric transmission 18 includes a front derailleur 18a and a rear derailleur 18b. The front derailleur 18a is configured to drive an electric motor when one of the two speed change operating devices 14b is operated by a user, and to change the chain between a plurality of front sprockets. The rear derailleur 18b is configured so that when the other of the two speed change operating devices 14b is operated by a user, the electric motor is driven and the chain can be changed between a plurality of rear sprockets.

The battery 19 shown in FIGS. 1-3 provides power to the equipment. The equipment includes components mounted on the human-powered vehicle 10 and peripheral devices of the human-powered vehicle 10. The battery 19 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 19 includes a first battery 19a and a second battery 19b.

The first battery 19a supplies power to the component 21 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. In this embodiment, the first battery 19a supplies power to the rear derailleur 18b. When supplying power to a plurality of devices, the first battery 19a may include a plurality of batteries that respectively supply power to the plurality of devices. The first battery 19a may include one battery that supplies power to multiple devices.

The second battery 19b supplies power to the operating device 26 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. In this embodiment, the second battery 19b supplies power to the speed change operating device 14b configured to operate the rear derailleur 18b. The speed change operation device 14b can output a wireless signal by being supplied with power from the first battery 19a. The second battery 19b constitutes a different battery from the first battery 19a. When supplying power to a plurality of devices, the second battery 19b may include a plurality of batteries that respectively supply power to the plurality of devices. The second battery 19b may include one battery that supplies power to multiple devices.

The control system 20 includes a first communication unit 24 , and a second communication unit 31 configured to communicate with the component 21 of the human-powered vehicle 10 to which power is supplied from the first battery 19 a and the first communication unit 24 . an operating device 26 configured to operate a component 21 of the human-powered vehicle 10 and configured to operate a component 21 of the human-powered vehicle 10; an operating state of the operating device 26; It includes control units 25b and 32b configured to control the component 21 according to the remaining battery level of at least one of the battery 19a and the second battery 19b. In the present embodiment, the control units 25b and 32b include a first control unit 25b configured to execute control regarding the component 21, and a second control unit 32b configured to execute control regarding the operating device 26. including at least one of the following. An example of the control system 20 is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The control system 20 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 includes a component 21 and an operating device 26. The control system 20 shown in FIGS.

In this embodiment, component 21 includes a rear derailleur 18b. The component 21 includes a first battery holding section 22 , a first remaining amount detection section 23 , a first communication section 24 , and a first control device 25 .

The first battery holding section 22 is provided inside the rear derailleur 18b. The first battery holding section 22 holds the first battery 19a. The first remaining amount detection unit 23 is configured to detect the remaining battery amount of the battery 19. In this embodiment, the first remaining power detection section 23 is configured to detect at least the remaining battery power of the first battery 19a. The first remaining amount detection section 23 is configured to be able to communicate with the first control section 25b by wire or wirelessly. The first remaining amount detection section 23 outputs a signal according to the remaining amount of the battery 19 to the first control section 25b.
The signal output from the first remaining amount detection unit 23 may include first remaining amount information indicating the remaining battery amount of the battery 19 itself, and second remaining amount information different from the first remaining amount information. may be included. The second remaining amount information includes, for example, information used by the first control unit 25b to detect and/or calculate the remaining battery amount of the battery 19. For example, when the signal output from the first remaining amount detection section 23 includes second remaining amount information indicating the voltage value of the battery 19, the first control section 25b detects the remaining amount of the battery 19 based on the voltage value. can be calculated. The first remaining amount detection unit 23 may be an external device different from the device included in the control system 20. The first remaining amount detection section 23 includes, for example, a logic circuit or an arithmetic processing device included in the first control section 25b.

The first communication unit 24 is connected to the operating device 26 by wireless communication. A wireless signal is input to the first communication unit 24 from the operating device 26 . The first communication unit 24 may be configured to communicate according to existing communication standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and ANT+ (registered trademark), or may be configured to communicate according to an original communication standard. good. The first communication unit 24 includes, for example, a wireless communication circuit and an antenna. The first communication section 24 is electrically connected to the first control section 25b.

The first control device 25 includes a first storage section 25a and a first control section 25b. The first storage unit 25a stores various control programs and information used for various control processes. The first storage unit 25a includes, for example, nonvolatile memory and volatile memory. The first storage section 25a is electrically connected to the first control section 25b.

The first control unit 25b is configured to perform control regarding the component 21. The first control unit 25b 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). The first control unit 25b may include one or more microcomputers. The first remaining amount detection section 23 may include an arithmetic processing device included in the first control section 25b.

The operating device 26 constitutes a shift operating device 14b for a user to operate the rear derailleur 18b. The operating device 26 includes a base section 27 , a second battery holding section 28 , an operating section 29 , a detecting section 30 , a second communication section 31 , and a second control device 32 .

The base portion 27 shown in FIG. 3 is detachably attached to the handlebar 14. The second battery holding section 28 is provided inside the base section 27 . The second battery holding section 28 holds the second battery 19b.

The operation unit 29 is configured to be operated by a user with a hand or a finger. The operating section 29 includes at least one of a lever and a button. The lever includes at least one of a lever that swings relative to a predetermined member and a lever that rotates around a predetermined rotation axis. The button includes at least one of a push button and a touch panel. In this embodiment, the operating section 29 includes two levers configured to swing relative to the base section 27. In this embodiment, the base part 27 includes a base part that is detachably attached to the handlebar 14, a free end part, and a grip part that connects the base part and the free end part, and a lever is arranged in the free end part. .

The detection unit 30 shown in FIG. 2 is configured to detect various types of information. In this embodiment, the detection section 30 includes a second remaining amount detection section 30a and an operation state detection section 30b. The second remaining amount detection section 30a is the first remaining amount detection section, except that it is connected to the second control section 32b and is configured to detect at least the remaining battery amount of the second battery 19b. It is configured similarly to 23. The second remaining power detection section 30a outputs a signal according to the remaining battery power of the battery 19 to the second control section 32b. The second remaining amount detection unit 30a may be an external device different from the device included in the control system 20. The second remaining amount detection section 30a includes, for example, a logic circuit or an arithmetic processing device included in the second control section 32b.

The operating state detection unit 30b is configured to detect the operating state of the operating device 26. The operating state of the operating device 26 includes at least one of a lever operating state and a button operating state. The operating state of the lever is that the lever is swung to the operating position for less than a predetermined time, the lever is swung to the operating position for more than a predetermined time, and the lever is swung multiple times within a predetermined time. This includes a state in which it is swung to an operating position. The operation state detection unit 30b detects the operation state of the lever based on the amount of movement of the lever and the like.
If the button includes a push button, the operation state of the button is: the push button is on for less than a predetermined time, the push button is on for more than a predetermined time, and within the predetermined time. This includes a state where the push button is turned on multiple times. If the button includes a button displayed on a touch panel, the operation state of the button is: less than a predetermined time, a state in which the button is touched, a state in which the button is touched for more than a predetermined time, a state in which the button is touched, and a state in which the button is touched within a predetermined time. This includes a state where the button is touched multiple times. The operation state detection unit 30b detects the operation state of the button based on a signal output when the button is in the on state. The operation state detection section 30b is configured by an arithmetic processing device included in the second control section 32b.

The operation state detection section 30b is configured to communicate with the second control section 32b by wire or wirelessly. The operating state detection section 30b outputs a signal according to the operating state of the operating device 26 to the second control section 32b. The signal output from the operation state detection unit 30b 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 second control unit 32b to detect and/or calculate the operation state. For example, when the signal output from the operation state detection section 30b includes second operation information indicating the amount of movement of the lever, the second control section 32b can detect the operation state of the operating device 26 based on the amount of movement.

The second communication unit 31 is configured similarly to the first communication unit 24 of the component 21. For example, a wireless signal regarding the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a is input to the second communication unit 31 from the first communication unit 24. The second communication unit 31 can output a wireless signal regarding the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b and a wireless signal regarding the operating state of the operating device 26 to the first communication unit 24.

The second control device 32 includes a second storage section 32a and a second control section 32b. The second storage unit 32a stores various control programs and information used for various control processes. The second storage unit 32a includes, for example, nonvolatile memory and volatile memory.

The second control unit 32b is configured to control the operating device 26. The second control unit 32b 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). The second control unit 32b may include one or more microcomputers.

At least one of the first control section 25b and the second control section 32b controls the component 21 according to the remaining battery level and the operating state of the operating device 26. In this embodiment, the second control unit 32b controls the component 21. An example of control executed by the second control unit 32b will be explained. FIG. 4 is used to explain an example of the control executed by the second control unit 32b. The second control unit 32b starts the first control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the second control section 32b starts the first control flow when the operation state detection section 30b detects a predetermined operation state.

In step S1, the second control unit 32b acquires the remaining battery level and the operating state of the operating device 26. The second control unit 32b acquires the remaining battery power of at least one of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b. In this embodiment, the second control unit 32b obtains the remaining battery power of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b. The second control unit 32b requests information regarding the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a from the first control unit 25b via the first communication unit 24 and the second communication unit 31. The first control unit 25b inputs a wireless signal regarding the remaining battery level to the second control unit 32b via the first communication unit 24 and the second communication unit 31. The second control section 32b acquires the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a based on the wireless signal from the first control section 25b. The second control section 32b obtains the remaining battery power of the second battery 19b based on the signal from the second remaining power detection section 30a. The second control section 32b acquires the operating state of the operating device 26 based on the signal from the operating state detecting section 30b. After performing the process in step S1, the second control unit 32b moves to step S2.

In step S2, the second control unit 32b controls the component 21 according to the remaining battery level acquired in step S1 and the operating state of the operating device 26. The second control unit 32b changes the operating state of the component 21 with respect to the operating state of the operating device 26 according to the remaining battery level. For example, the second control unit 32b operates the component 21 according to the operating state when the remaining battery level is equal to or greater than a preset threshold. The second control unit 32b does not operate the component 21 regardless of the operating state when the remaining battery level is less than a preset threshold. The second control unit 32b ends the first control flow after performing the process of step S2.

By executing the first control flow by the second control unit 32b, the user can check the remaining battery level based on the operating state of the component 21 when operating the operating device 26. The user can easily check the remaining battery level without looking at the display. By charging or replacing the battery 19 according to the confirmed battery remaining capacity, the user can prevent problems caused by the battery 19 being depleted. For example, the user can charge the battery 19 or replace the battery 19 before the battery runs out and the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 cannot be changed.

The device that executes the first control flow is not limited to the second control section 32b. Another control unit may execute the first control flow. For example, the first control unit 25b may execute the first control flow. When the first control unit 25b executes the first control flow, in step S1, a wireless signal related to the operation state of the operating device 26 and a wireless signal related to the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b are transmitted from the second communication unit 31 to the second communication unit 31. 1 is output to the communication section 24. The first control unit 25b acquires the operating state and the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b based on the wireless signal output to the first communication unit 24.

(Second embodiment)
A control system 20 of a second embodiment will be described. FIGS. 3 to 5 are used to explain the control system 20 of the second embodiment. Components that are common to the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the operating state includes a first operating state. The first operating state includes at least one of an operating state regarding an upshift and an operating state regarding a downshift of the speed change operating device 14b. The operating state related to upshifting includes, for example, a state in which one of the two operating parts 29 shown in FIG. 3 is swung to the operating position for less than a predetermined time. The operating state related to the downshift includes, for example, a state in which the other of the two operating parts 29 shown in FIG. 3 is swung to the operating position for less than a predetermined time.

The second control unit 32b operates the component 21 when the remaining battery level is equal to or higher than the first threshold and the operating state is the first operating state, and the second controller 32b operates the component 21 when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold and the operating state is the first operating state. Component 21 is not activated when in the 1 operation state. FIG. 5 is used to explain an example of the control executed by the second control unit 32b. The second control unit 32b starts a second control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the second control flow are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S11, the second control unit 32b acquires the remaining battery level and the operating state of the operating device 26 through the same process as step S1 shown in FIG. After performing the process in step S11, the second control unit 32b moves to step S12.

In step S12, the second control section 32b acquires a predetermined first threshold value by reading information stored in the second storage section 32a. The second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of at least one of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b obtained in step S11 is less than the first threshold, and the operation of the operating device 26 obtained in step S11 is performed. If the state is the first operation state, the process moves to step S13. The second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery capacity of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b acquired in step S11 is equal to or higher than the first threshold, or that the operation state acquired in step S11 is not the first operation state. If not, the process moves to step S14.

In step S12, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a obtained in step S11 is less than the first threshold value without comparing the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b with the first threshold value. , and when the operating state of the operating device 26 acquired in step S11 is the first operating state, the process may proceed to step S13. In step S12, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b obtained in step S11 is less than the first threshold value without comparing the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a with the first threshold value. , and the operation state acquired in step S11 is the first operation state, the process may proceed to step S13. The second control unit 32b controls the second control unit 32b to control that when the operating state obtained in step S11 is the first operating state, the remaining battery capacities of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b obtained in step S11 are each less than the first threshold value. Only in that case, the process may proceed to step S13.

In step S13, the second control unit 32b does not operate the component 21. For example, the second control unit 32b does not allow the second communication unit 31 to output a wireless signal. The second control unit 32b ends the second control flow after performing the process of step S12.

In step S14, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery capacity of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b obtained in step S11 is equal to or greater than the first threshold, and that the operating device 26 obtained in step S11 is If the operating state is the first operating state, the process moves to step S15. The second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of at least one of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b acquired in step S11 is less than the first threshold, or that the operating state acquired in step S11 is If it is not in the operating state, the process moves to step S13.

In step S14, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, without comparing the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b with the first threshold value, and that the operating device If the operating state of No. 26 is the first operating state, the process may proceed to step S15. In step S14, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b is equal to or higher than the first threshold value without comparing the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a with the first threshold value, and that the operating device If the operating state of No. 26 is the first operating state, the process may proceed to step S15.

In step S15, the second control section 32b operates the component 21. For example, the second control section 32b causes the second communication section 31 to output a wireless signal according to the first operation state. A wireless signal from the second communication unit 31 is input to the first communication unit 24 . The component 21 is activated in response to a wireless signal input to the first communication unit 24 . For example, the component 21 is operated such that the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 is decreased when the operating device 26 is operated such that the operating state of the operating device 26 becomes an operating state related to a downshift. The second control unit 32b ends the second control flow after performing the process of step S15.

By executing the second control flow by the second control unit 32b, the user can control whether the remaining battery level is equal to or higher than the first threshold based on the fact that the component 21 is activated when the operating device 26 is put into the first operating state. I can confirm that there is. The user can confirm that the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold based on the fact that the component 21 does not operate when the operating device 26 is placed in the first operating state. The second control flow may be executed by the first control unit 25b instead of the second control unit 32b.

(Third embodiment)
A control system 20 according to a third embodiment will be described. FIGS. 3 to 6 are used to explain the control system 20 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 first operating state includes an operating state regarding an upshift and an operating state regarding a downshift of the speed change operating device 14b. The operating state includes a second operating state different from the first operating state. The second operating state is a state in which at least one of the two levers shown in FIG. 3 is swung to the operating position for a predetermined time or more, and a state in which at least one of the two levers is operated multiple times within a predetermined time. Including the state of being swung into position. The second control unit 32b operates the component 21 when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold and the operating state is the second operating state.

An example of control executed by the second control unit 32b will be explained. FIG. 6 is used to explain an example of the control executed by the second control unit 32b. The second control unit 32b starts the third control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the third control flow are the same as in the first embodiment.

In step S21, the second control unit 32b acquires the remaining battery level and the operating state of the operating device 26 through the same process as step S1 shown in FIG. After performing the process in step S21, the second control unit 32b moves to step S22.

In step S22, as in step S12 shown in FIG. If the state is the first operation state, the process moves to step S23. If the remaining battery level obtained in step S21 is equal to or greater than the first threshold, or if the operating state obtained in step S21 is not the first operating state, the second control unit 32b proceeds to step S24.

In step S23, the second control unit 32b does not operate the component 21. The second control unit 32b ends the third control flow after performing the process of step S23.

In step S24, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery capacity of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b obtained in step S21 is equal to or higher than the first threshold, and that the operating device 26 obtained in step S21 If the operating state is the first operating state, the process moves to step S25. The second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of at least one of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b acquired in step S21 is less than the first threshold, or that the operating state acquired in step S21 is the first battery level. If it is not in the operating state, the process moves to step S26.

In step S24, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, without comparing the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b with the first threshold value, and that the operating device If the operating state of No. 26 is the first operating state, the process may proceed to step S25. In step S24, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b is equal to or higher than the first threshold value without comparing the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a with the first threshold value, and that the operating device If the operating state of No. 26 is the first operating state, the process may proceed to step S25.

In step S25, the second control section 32b operates the component 21. For example, the second control section 32b causes the second communication section 31 to output a wireless signal according to the first operation state. After performing the process of step S25, the second control unit 32b ends the third control flow.

In step S26, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of at least one of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b obtained in step S21 is less than the first threshold, and that the operation obtained in step S21 If the operating state of the device 26 is the second operating state, the process moves to step S25. The second control unit 32b determines whether the remaining battery levels of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b acquired in step S21 are equal to or higher than the first threshold, or the operation state acquired in step S21 is in the second operation state. If not, the process moves to step S27.

In step S26, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a is less than the first threshold value without comparing the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b with the first threshold value, and that the operating device If the operating state of No. 26 is the second operating state, the process may proceed to step S25. In step S26, the second control unit 32b determines that the remaining battery level of the second battery 19b is less than the first threshold value without comparing the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a with the first threshold value, and that the operating device If the operating state of No. 26 is the second operating state, the process may proceed to step S25. The second control unit 32b controls the operation of the operating device 26 only when the operating state of the operating device 26 is the second operating state and the remaining battery capacities of the first battery 19a and the second battery 19b are each less than the first threshold value. You may move to step S25.

In step S27, the second control unit 32b does not operate the component 21. After performing the process of step S27, the second control unit 32b ends the third control flow.

By the second control unit 32b executing the third control flow, the user activates the component 21 when the operating state of the operating device 26 is set to the second operating state when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold value. can. For example, when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold, the user can change the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 by continuously operating the lever of the gear shift operating device 14b. The third control flow may be executed by the first control unit 25b instead of the second control unit 32b.

(Fourth embodiment)
A control system 20 according to a fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 4, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7 are used to explain the control system 20 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, component 21 includes electric transmission 18 . The operating device 26 includes a speed change operating device 14b configured to operate the electric transmission 18. The operating states include a first operating state and a third operating state.

The first operating state includes one of an operating state related to an upshift and an operating state related to a downshift of the speed change operating device 14b. The third operating state is different from the first operating state. The third operating state includes the other of the operating state regarding upshifting and the operating state regarding downshifting of the speed change operating device 14b.

The second control unit 32b operates the component 21 regardless of the remaining battery level when the operating state is the third operating state. An example of control executed by the second control unit 32b will be explained. FIG. 7 is used to explain an example of the control executed by the second control unit 32b. The second control unit 32b starts a fourth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The conditions for starting the fourth control flow are the same as in the first embodiment.

Steps S31 to S34 are similar to steps S21 to S24 shown in FIG. 6. In step S35, the second control unit 32b operates the component 21. When moving from step S34 to step S35, the second control section 32b causes the second communication section 31 to output a wireless signal according to the first operation state. When proceeding from step S36 to step S35, the second control section 32b causes the second communication section 31 to output a wireless signal according to the third operation state. The second control unit 32b ends the fourth control flow after performing the process of step S35.

In step S36, if the operating state of the operating device 26 acquired in step S31 is the third operating state, the second control unit 32b moves to step S35. If the operating state acquired in step S31 is not the third operating state, the second control unit 32b moves to step S37.

In step S37, the second control unit 32b does not operate the component 21. After performing the process of step S37, the second control unit 32b ends the fourth control flow.

By the second control unit 32b executing the fourth control flow, the user can easily check the remaining battery level based on whether the component 21 is operable when the operating state of the operating device 26 is set to the first operating state. can. The user can operate the component 21 according to the third operation state regardless of the remaining battery level. The fourth control flow may be executed by the first control unit 25b instead of the second control unit 32b.

Tables 1 and 2 show the operational states related to upshifting, the operating states related to downshifting, and the relationships between whether or not gear shifting is possible in this embodiment.

表１において、第１操作状態は、ダウンシフトに関する操作状態を含む。第３操作状態は、アップシフトに関する操作状態を含む。ユーザは、バッテリ残量にかかわらず、変速操作装置１４ｂの操作によって、人力駆動車１０の変速比が増加するようにコンポーネント２１を作動できる。

In Table 1, the first operating state includes an operating state related to a downshift. The third operating state includes an operating state related to upshifting. Regardless of the remaining battery level, the user can operate the component 21 to increase the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 by operating the gear shift operating device 14b.

表２において、第１操作状態は、アップシフトに関する操作状態を含む。第３操作状態は、ダウンシフトに関する操作状態を含む。ユーザは、バッテリ残量にかかわらず、変速操作装置１４ｂの操作によって、人力駆動車１０の変速比が減少するようにコンポーネント２１を作動できる。

In Table 2, the first operating state includes an operating state related to upshifting. The third operating state includes an operating state related to downshifting. Regardless of the remaining battery level, the user can operate the component 21 to decrease the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 by operating the gear shift operating device 14b.

In the fourth control flow, when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold and the operation state of the operating device 26 is the second operation state, the second control unit 32b transmits the wireless signal corresponding to the first operation state to the second operation state. The component 21 may be activated by outputting it to the 2 communication unit 31.

(Fifth embodiment)
A control system 40 according to a fifth embodiment will be described. FIGS. 4 to 8 are used to explain the control system 40 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.

Control system 40 includes a component 41 and an operating device 42 . In this embodiment, component 41 includes at least one of electric transmission 18, electric suspension 41a, electric seatpost 41b, and drive unit 41c.

The electric suspension 41a is configured to absorb shocks applied to the human-powered vehicle 10. The electric suspension 41a includes an electric actuator. The electric suspension 41a 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 41a is provided on at least one of the front wheel 16 and the rear wheel 17.

The electric seat post 41b is configured to change the height of the seat 13. The electric seat post 41b includes an electric actuator. Electric actuators include electric motors, solenoids, and the like. The electric seat post 41b is configured so that the seat post 13a can be expanded and contracted by driving an electric actuator. As the seat post 13a expands and contracts, the height of the seat 13 relative to the frame 12 is changed.

The drive unit 41c is configured to provide propulsive force to the human-powered vehicle 10. The drive unit 41c is configured to apply propulsive force to the human-powered vehicle 10 in accordance with the human-powered driving force input to the human-powered vehicle 10. The drive unit 41c is arranged near the bottom bracket of the human-powered vehicle 10, for example. The drive unit 41c may be arranged near the front wheel 16 and the rear wheel 17. Drive unit 41c includes an electric motor. The electric motor is provided in a power transmission path for human-powered driving force from the pedal 11c to the rear wheel 17 or to transmit rotation to the front wheel 16. In addition to the electric motor, the drive unit 41c may include a reduction gear that connects the electric motor and the crank 11.

The operating device 42 includes at least one of a speed change operating device 14b, a suspension operating device 42a, a seatpost operating device 42b, and an assist operating device 42c. The suspension operating device 42a is configured to allow the user to perform an operation to change the operating parameters of the electric suspension 41a. The seat post operating device 42b is configured to allow the user to perform an operation to change the height of the seat 13. The assist operation device 42c is configured to allow the user to perform an operation to switch the assist mode of the drive unit 41c.

At least one of the first control section 25b of the component 41 and the second control section 32b of the operating device 42 performs any one of the first control flow shown in FIG. 4 to the fourth control flow shown in FIG. Execute control flow. For example, the second control unit 32b of the operating device 42 executes the first control flow.

By executing the control flow, at least one of the electric transmission 18, the electric suspension 41a, the electric seat post 41b, and the drive unit 41c is controlled according to the remaining battery level and the operating state of the operating device 26. For example, when the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a is less than the first threshold value, the electric suspension 41a is operated by operating the suspension operating device 42a for a predetermined time or longer. The user can easily check the remaining battery power of the battery 19 that supplies power to the electric suspension 41a.

(Sixth embodiment)
A control system 50 according to a sixth embodiment will be explained. 2, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10 are used to explain the control system 50 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.

The control system 50 of this embodiment differs from the control systems 20 of the first to fifth embodiments in that the operating device that can operate the first component 61 is switched depending on the remaining battery level.

In this embodiment, the battery 49 supplies power to the operating device 70. The battery 49 includes, for example, at least one of a non-rechargeable battery and a rechargeable battery. The battery 49 includes a first battery 49a and a second battery 49b different from the first battery 49a. The first battery 49a supplies power to the first operating device 71. The second battery 49b supplies power to the second operating device 75.

The control system 50 controls the component 60 of the human-powered vehicle 10 , the operating device 70 which is supplied with power from the battery 49 and configured to operate the component 60 , the operating state of the operating device 70 , and the battery 49 . A control unit configured to control the component 60 according to the remaining amount. In this embodiment, the control unit includes a first control unit 62b configured to perform control regarding the first component 61 of the component 60. The operating state of the operating device 70 includes at least the operating state of the second operating device 75. FIG. 9 shows an example of the control system 50. The control system 50 shown in FIG. 9 includes a component 60 and an operating device 70.

The component 60 includes a first component 61 and a second component 63 different from the first component 61. The first component 61 is mounted on the human-powered vehicle 10 . First component 61 includes electric transmission 18 . The electric transmission 18 includes a first control device 62 .

The first control device 62 includes a first storage section 62a and a first control section 62b. The first storage section 62a is configured similarly to the first storage section 25a shown in FIG. 2. The first control unit 62b is configured to perform control regarding the first component 61. The first control section 62b includes an arithmetic processing unit, similar to the first control section 25b shown in FIG. 2.

The first component 61 is configured to be able to communicate with the first operating device 71 by wire or wirelessly. For example, an operation signal is input to the first component 61 from the first operation device 71 . The first component 61 is configured to be able to communicate with the second operating device 75 by wire or wirelessly. For example, an operation signal is input to the first component 61 from the second operation device 75 .

The second component 63 is mounted on the human-powered vehicle 10 . The second component 63 includes a drive unit 41c. The drive unit 41c includes a second control device 64. The second control device 64 includes a second storage section 64a and a second control section 64b. The second storage section 64a is configured similarly to the first storage section 62a. The second control unit 64b is configured to perform control regarding the second component 63. The second control section 64b includes an arithmetic processing unit similarly to the first control section 62b. The second component 63 is connected to a second operating device 75 . The second component 63 is not connected to the first operating device 71 .

The operating device 70 is supplied with power from the first battery 49a and configured to operate the first component 61, and the operating device 70 is supplied with power from the second battery 49b and configured to operate the second component 63. It includes a second operating device 75 configured to operate. The first operating device 71 includes a speed change operating device 14b. The speed change operation device 14b includes a first battery holding section 72, a first detection section 73, and a third control device 74.

The first battery holding section 72 holds the first battery 49a. The first detection section 73 is configured similarly to the detection section 30 shown in FIG. 2. The first detection section 73 includes a remaining power detection section that detects the remaining battery power of the first battery 49a, and an operation state detection section that detects the operation state of the first operating device 71. The operating state of the first operating device 71 includes at least one of a lever operating state and a button operating state of the first operating device 71, similar to the operating state of the operating device 26 in the first embodiment.

The third control device 74 includes a third storage section 74a and a third control section 74b. The third storage section 74a is configured similarly to the first storage section 62a. The third control unit 74b is configured to control the first operating device 71. The third control section 74b includes an arithmetic processing unit like the first control section 62b.

The second operating device 75 includes, for example, the assist operating device 42c. The assist operation device 42c includes a second battery holding section 76, a second detection section 77, and a fourth control device 78.

The second battery holding section 76 holds the second battery 49b. The second detection section 77 is configured similarly to the detection section 30 shown in FIG. 2. The second detection unit 77 includes a remaining capacity detection unit that detects the remaining battery capacity of the second battery 49b, and an operation state detection unit that detects the operating state of the second operating device 75. The operating state of the second operating device 75 includes at least one of a lever operating state and a button operating state of the second operating device 75, similar to the operating state of the operating device 26 in the first embodiment.

The fourth control device 78 includes a fourth storage section 77a and a fourth control section 77b. The fourth storage section 77a is configured similarly to the first storage section 62a. The fourth control unit 77b is configured to control the second operating device 75. The fourth control section 77b includes an arithmetic processing unit similarly to the first control section 62b.

In this embodiment, the first operating device 71 of the operating device 70 outputs an operating signal according to the operating state detected by the first detection unit 73 to the first component 61. The second operating device 75 outputs an operating signal according to the operating state detected by the second detection unit 77 to the first component 61 and the second component 63.

The second control device 64 operates the second component 63 in response to a manipulation signal from a second manipulation device 75 . For example, the second control device 64 changes the assist mode. The first control device 62 controls the first component 61 according to the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a and the operation signal from the second operation device 75. The first control unit 62b of the first control device 62 does not operate the first component 61 according to the operating state of the second operating device 75 when the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a is equal to or higher than the first threshold value. When the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a is less than the first threshold value, the first component 61 is operated according to the operating state of the second operating device 75.

An example of control executed by the first control unit 62b will be explained. FIG. 10 will be used to explain an example of the control executed by the first control unit 62b. The first control unit 62b starts the fifth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the first control unit 62b starts the fourth control flow when the operation signal is output from the second operation device 75 to the first component 61.

In step S41, the first control unit 62b acquires the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a and the operating state of the second operating device 75. The first control unit 62b obtains the operating state of the second operating device 75 based on the operating signal output from the second operating device 75. The first control unit 62b requests the first operating device 71 for information regarding the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a. The third control unit 74b inputs a signal regarding the remaining battery level to the first component 61. The first control unit 62b obtains the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a based on the signal from the third control unit 74b. After performing the process in step S41, the first control unit 62b moves to step S42.

In step S42, if the remaining battery level acquired in step S41 is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the first control unit 62b moves to step S43. If the remaining battery level acquired in step S41 is less than the first threshold, the first control unit 62b moves to step S44.

In step S43, the first control unit 62b does not operate the first component 61 according to the operating state of the second operating device 75 acquired in step S41. After performing the process of step S43, the first control unit 62b ends the fifth control flow.

In step S44, the first control unit 62b operates the first component 61 according to the operating state of the second operating device 75 acquired in step S41. For example, the first control unit 62b causes the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 to decrease in response to an operation to change the assist mode of the drive unit 41c from the first assist mode to a second assist mode different from the first assist mode. The electric motor of the electric transmission 18 is operated. After performing the process of step S44, the first control unit 62b ends the fifth control flow.

By the first control unit 62b executing the fifth control flow, the user can determine the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a based on the operation of the first component 61 in response to the operation of the second operating device 75. It can be confirmed that it is less than the first threshold.

The first control unit 62b may execute a control flow similar to the fifth control flow when the operation signal is output from the first operation device 71. By executing the control flow, the first control unit 62b operates the first component 61 in response to the operation signal from the first operation device 71 when the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, When the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a is less than the first threshold value, the first component 61 is not operated in response to the operation signal from the first operation device 71. By selectively using the first operating device 71 and the second operating device 75, the user can operate the first component 61 regardless of the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a.

(Seventh embodiment)
A control system 80 according to a seventh embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are used to explain the control system 80 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 80 is configured such that the fourth control section 98b of the operating device 70 executes the fifth control flow shown in FIG. 10, not the first control section 62b of the component 60. The third control device 74 of the first operating device 71 shown in FIG. 11 includes a third storage section 74a and a third control section 94b. The third control section 94b is configured to be able to communicate with the fourth control section 98b of the second operating device 75 by wire or wirelessly. For example, the third control section 94b outputs a signal corresponding to the remaining battery level of the first battery 49a to the fourth control section 98b at predetermined time intervals.

The fourth control device 78 of the second operating device 75 includes a fourth storage section 78a and a fourth control section 98b. The fourth control unit 98b executes the fifth control flow shown in FIG. 10 when the second detection unit 77 detects a predetermined operating state. The fourth control unit 98b operates the first component 61 according to the operating state of the second operating device 75 by outputting an operating signal to the first component 61 in step S44 of the fifth control flow.

(Eighth embodiment)
A control system 80 according to an eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is used to explain the control system 80 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 this embodiment, the first component 61 includes any one of the electric transmission 18, the electric seat post 41b, the electric suspension 41a, and the drive unit 41c. The second component 63 includes any one different from the first component 61 among the electric transmission 18, the electric seat post 41b, the electric suspension 41a, and the drive unit 41c.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a combination of the first component 61 and the second component 63 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, one or two of the combinations shown in FIG. 12 are selected. For example, one combination in which the first component 61 is the drive unit 41c and the second component 63 is the electric transmission 18 is selected.

When two combinations are selected from among the combinations shown in FIG. 12, the two combinations are selected so that the components do not overlap. For example, the first component 61 is the electric transmission 18 and the second component 63 is the drive unit 41c, and the first component 61 is the electric seat post 41b and the second component 63 is the electric suspension 41a. A certain combination is selected.

By selecting the combination of the first component 61 and the second component 63, necessary The user can easily check the remaining battery level of the first battery 19a.

(Ninth embodiment)
A control system 20 according to a ninth embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is used to explain the control system 20 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 system 20 includes a first communication unit 24 and is configured to communicate with the component 21 of the human-powered vehicle 10 to which power is supplied from the first battery 19a and the first communication unit 24. An operating device 26 that includes a second communication unit 31, is supplied with power from a second battery 19b different from the first battery 19a, and is configured to operate a component 21 of the human-powered vehicle 10; The control units 25b and 32b are configured to set the mode regarding power consumption of the component 21 to one of the first power consumption mode and the second power consumption mode that consumes less power than the first power consumption mode. and, including. In the present embodiment, the control units 25b and 32b include a first control unit 25b configured to execute control regarding the component 21, and a second control unit 32b configured to execute control regarding the operating device 26. including at least one of the following. An example of the control system 20 is shown in FIG. 2 . In the control system 20 shown in FIG. 2, the component 21 includes, for example, the electric transmission 18. The operating device 26 includes a speed change operating device 14b configured to operate the electric transmission 18.

The electric transmission 18 includes multiple modes regarding power consumption. The plurality of modes include a first power consumption mode and a second power consumption mode. In the first power consumption mode, the first control unit 25b changes the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 10 by operating the electric motor in accordance with the operation of the operating device 26. In the second power consumption mode, the first control unit 25b does not operate the electric motor in response to the operation of the operating device 26.

The first control unit 25b automatically switches the mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode when the operating device 26 is not operated for a predetermined period of time or more while the component 21 is set to the first power consumption mode. The first control unit 25b switches between the first power consumption mode and the second power consumption mode according to a user's command. For example, when the operating device 26 is operated in a state where the component 21 is set to the second power consumption mode, the first control unit 25b switches the mode of the component 21 to the first power consumption mode.

The first control unit 25b switches the mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode when a predetermined operation is performed on a predetermined device while the component 21 is set to the first power consumption mode. For example, the first control unit 25b switches the mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode when the lever of the speed change operation device 14b is moved to the operating position for a predetermined time or more.

The first control unit 25b may switch the mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode in response to an operation on a device different from the speed change operation device 14b. The first control unit 25b may switch the mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode, for example, in response to an operation on the smartphone. When switching the mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode in response to an operation on the smartphone, the first communication unit 24 is configured to be able to communicate with the communication unit of the smartphone. The smartphone outputs a signal to the first communication unit 24, for example, when a predetermined app is started and a predetermined button is touched. The first control unit 25b switches the mode regarding power consumption of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode based on the signal output to the first communication unit 24.

The first control unit 25b switches the power consumption mode of the component 21 to the second power consumption mode in response to a user's command, thereby quickly switching to the second power consumption mode.

(10th embodiment)
A control system 20 according to a tenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 and FIG. 13 are used to explain the control system 20 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 control unit is configured to intermittently receive a signal from the second communication unit 31 by wireless communication when the mode regarding power consumption of the component 21 is set to the second power consumption mode. In this embodiment, the control unit includes a first control unit 25b configured to perform control regarding the component 21.

An example of control executed by the first control unit 25b will be explained. FIG. 13 is used to explain an example of the control executed by the first control unit 25b. The first control unit 25b starts the sixth control flow according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the first control unit 25b starts the sixth control flow when power supply from a predetermined power supply starts.

In step S51, if the mode of the component 21 is the second power consumption mode, the first control unit 25b moves to step S52. The first control unit 25b ends the sixth control flow when the mode of the component 21 is not the second power consumption mode.

In step S52, the first control section 25b intermittently receives a signal from the second communication section 31. For example, the first control unit 25b outputs a predetermined signal to the second communication unit 31 of the operating device 26, thereby outputting a signal from the second communication unit 31 to the first communication unit 24 at predetermined time intervals. The second communication unit 31 is controlled as follows. After performing the process of step S52, the first control unit 25b ends the sixth control flow.

By the first control unit 25b executing the sixth control flow, the power consumption of the battery 19 in the second power consumption mode can be reduced. The reception interval of intermittent reception in the second power consumption mode may be changed according to a predetermined operation of the operating device.

The first control unit 25b may be configured to intermittently receive the signal from the second communication unit 31 even when the mode of the component 21 is the first power consumption mode. When the first control unit 25b intermittently receives a signal from the second communication unit 31 in the first power consumption mode, the reception interval of the intermittent reception in the second power consumption mode is the reception interval of the intermittent reception in the first power consumption mode. longer than

(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 10 in each embodiment is an example, and the human-powered vehicle 10 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.

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 values used in the controls of the second to fifth embodiments are not related to each other, and different numerical values may be set in each control.

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 10... Human powered vehicle, 14b... Speed change operation device, 18... Electric transmission, 19... Battery, 19a... First battery, 19b... Second battery, 20... Control system, 21... Component, 24... First communication unit, 25b...First control unit, 26...Operation device, 31...Second communication unit, 32b...Second control unit, 41a...Electric suspension, 41b...Electric seat post, 41c...Drive unit, 49...Battery, 49a...First battery , 49b...second battery, 50...control system, 60...component, 61...first component, 62b...first control section, 63...second component, 70...operating device, 71...first operating device, 75...th 2 operating device, 98b...fourth control section

Claims (11)

A control system for a human-powered vehicle, the control system comprising:
A component of the human-powered vehicle that includes a first communication unit and is supplied with power from a first battery;
a second communication unit configured to communicate with the first communication unit, powered by a second battery different from the first battery, and configured to operate a component of the human-powered vehicle. an operating device;
a control unit configured to control the component according to an operating state of the operating device and a remaining battery level of at least one of the first battery and the second battery;
including,
control system. The operating state includes a first operating state,
The control unit includes:
activating the component when the remaining battery level is equal to or higher than a first threshold and the operating state is the first operating state;
not operating the component when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold and the operating state is the first operating state;
A control system according to claim 1. The operating state includes a second operating state different from the first operating state,
The control unit includes:
activating the component when the remaining battery level is less than the first threshold and the operating state is the second operating state;
The control system according to claim 2. The operating state includes a third operating state different from the first operating state,
The control unit includes:
operating the component regardless of the remaining battery level when the operating state is the third operating state;
The control system according to claim 2 or 3. the component includes an electric transmission;
The operating device includes a speed change operating device configured to operate the electric transmission,
The first operating state includes one of an operating state related to an upshift and an operating state related to a downshift of the speed change operating device,
The third operating state includes the other of an operating state related to an upshift and an operating state related to a downshift of the speed change operating device.
The control system according to claim 4. The first operating state includes an operating state regarding an upshift of the shift operating device,
The third operation state includes an operation state related to downshifting of the speed change operation device.
A control system according to claim 5. A control system for a human-powered vehicle, the control system comprising:
Components of the human-powered vehicle;
an operating device powered by a battery and configured to operate the component;
a control unit configured to control the component according to the operating state of the operating device and the remaining battery level of the battery;
Equipped with
The component includes a first component and a second component different from the first component,
The battery includes a first battery and a second battery different from the first battery,
The operating device includes a first operating device configured to receive power from the first battery and operate the first component, and a first operating device configured to receive power from the second battery and operate the second component. a second operating device configured to
The control unit includes:
If the remaining battery level of the first battery is equal to or higher than a first threshold, the first component is not operated according to the operating state of the second operating device;
when the remaining battery level of the first battery is less than a first threshold, actuating the first component according to the operating state of the second operating device;
control system. The first component includes any one of an electric transmission, an electric seat post, an electric suspension, and a drive unit,
The second component includes any one of the electric transmission, the electric seat post, the electric suspension, and the drive unit that is different from the first component.
A control system according to claim 7. the first component includes the electric transmission;
the second component includes the drive unit;
A control system according to claim 8. A control system for a human-powered vehicle, the control system comprising:
A component of the human-powered vehicle that includes a first communication unit and is supplied with power from a first battery;
a second communication unit configured to communicate with the first communication unit, powered by a second battery different from the first battery, and configured to operate a component of the human-powered vehicle. an operating device;
The mode for power consumption of the component is configured to be set to one of a first power consumption mode and a second power consumption mode that consumes less power than the first power consumption mode, in response to a user's instruction. a control section,
including,
control system. The control unit is configured to intermittently receive a signal from the second communication unit by wireless communication when a mode regarding power consumption of the component is set to the second power consumption mode.
A control system according to claim 10.

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