JP6845112B2 - Bicycle control device, bicycle lamp system equipped with it, and bicycle brake system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a bicycle control device, a bicycle lamp system including the bicycle control device, and a bicycle brake system.

The bicycle control device disclosed in Patent Document 1 controls or changes the lighting state of the lamp when the operation unit that operates the braking device is operated.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-220669

In the bicycle control device, the viewer of the lamp can grasp whether or not the braking device is operating, but cannot grasp the operating state of the braking device that reflects the deceleration rate.
An object of the present invention is to provide a bicycle control device for easily grasping the operating state of the braking device, a bicycle lamp system including the control device, and a bicycle brake system.

A form of a bicycle control device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a control unit that controls the state of the lamp, and the control unit lights the state of the lamp when the operation unit that operates the braking device is operated. The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states, and the control unit changes the state of the lamp from one lighting state among the plurality of lighting states to another according to the operation amount of the operation unit. Change to the lit state.
According to the above configuration, the lighting state of the lamp makes it easier for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating amount of the operating unit and the operating state of the braking device corresponding to the operating amount.

One form of a bicycle control device according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a control unit that controls the state of the lamp, the state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states, and the control unit operates the braking device. A bicycle that makes the lighting state different when the operation amount of the operation unit is a first predetermined amount larger than 0 and the lighting state when the operation amount is a second predetermined amount larger than the first predetermined amount. Control device for.
According to the above configuration, the lighting state of the lamp makes it easier for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating amount of the operating unit and the operating state of the braking device corresponding to the operating amount.

In the bicycle control device of the third side surface according to the first or second side surface, the light amount of the lamp is different in each of the plurality of lighting states, and the control unit changes the light amount of the lamp according to the operation amount. To do.
According to the above configuration, it becomes easy for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating state of the braking device by the amount of light of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the fourth side surface according to the third side surface, the control unit increases the amount of light of the lamp as the amount of operation increases.
According to the above configuration, the viewer of the lamp can intuitively grasp the operating state of the braking device by the amount of light of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the fifth side surface according to any one of the first to fourth side surfaces, the blinking intervals of the lamps are different in each of the plurality of lighting states, and the operation unit is operated in the control unit. In this case, the lamp is blinked, and the blinking interval of the lamp is changed according to the operation amount.
According to the above configuration, it becomes easier for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating state of the braking device by the blinking interval of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the sixth side surface according to the fifth side surface, the control unit shortens the blinking interval of the lamp as the operation amount increases.
According to the above configuration, the viewer of the lamp can intuitively grasp the operating state of the braking device by the blinking interval of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the seventh side surface according to any one of the first to sixth side surfaces, the light emitting shape of the lamp is different in each of the plurality of lighting states, and the control unit responds to the operation amount. The light emitting shape of the lamp is changed.
According to the above configuration, it becomes easy for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating state of the braking device by the light emitting shape of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the eighth side surface according to the seventh side surface, the control unit increases the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp as the amount of operation increases.
According to the above configuration, the viewer of the lamp can intuitively grasp the operating state of the braking device by the light emitting shape of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the ninth side surface according to any one of the first to eighth side surfaces, the emission color of the lamp is different in each of the plurality of lighting states, and the control unit responds to the operation amount. The emission color of the lamp is changed.
According to the above configuration, it becomes easy for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating state of the braking device by the emission color.

In the bicycle control device on the tenth side surface according to any one of the first to ninth side surfaces, the control unit gradually changes the state of the lamp from the plurality of lighting states according to the operation amount. Change from one lighting state to the other lighting state.
According to the above configuration, the lamp configuration can be simplified. In addition, the amount of calculation by the control unit can be reduced.

The bicycle control device on the eleventh side surface according to any one of the first to tenth side surfaces further includes an operation amount detection unit for detecting the operation amount.
According to the above configuration, the manipulated variable can be suitably detected by the manipulated variable detector.

In the bicycle control device on the twelfth side surface according to the eleventh side surface, the operation unit includes a base portion provided on the bicycle body and an operation member provided on the base portion so as to be movable with respect to the base portion. The detection unit is provided on at least one of the base portion and the operation member, and outputs a signal according to the amount of movement of the operation member with respect to the base portion.
According to the above configuration, the operation amount can be suitably detected by the movement amount of the operation member.

In the bicycle control device on the thirteenth side surface according to the twelfth side surface, the operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit, and the operation amount detection unit determines the first operation amount of the first operation unit. The control unit includes a first operation amount detection unit for detecting and a second operation amount detection unit for detecting the second operation amount of the second operation unit, and the control unit applies the first operation amount and the second operation amount to the first operation amount and the second operation amount. The state of the lamp is changed from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state accordingly.
According to the above configuration, the behavior of the bicycle, which changes depending on the first operation amount of the first operation unit and the second operation amount of the second operation unit, can be reflected in the lighting state of the lamp.

In the bicycle control device on the 14th side surface according to the 11th side surface, the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target, and the operation amount detecting unit responds to the movement amount of the movable portion. Output the signal.
According to the above configuration, the operation amount can be suitably detected by the movement amount of the movable portion.

In the bicycle control device on the fifteenth side surface according to the eleventh side surface, the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target, and the operation amount detecting unit includes the contact surface of the movable portion and the said. A signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surfaces to be braked is output.
According to the above configuration, the amount of operation can be suitably detected by the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable portion and the contact surface of the braking target.

In the bicycle control device on the 16th side surface according to the 11th side surface, the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target and a hydraulic mechanism for operating the movable portion, and the operation amount detection. The unit outputs a signal corresponding to the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism.
According to the above configuration, the operation amount can be suitably detected by the oil pressure.

In the bicycle control device on the 17th side surface according to any one of the 1st to 16th side surfaces, the control unit and the lamp are connected by a power communication line.
According to the above configuration, the control unit can control the state of the lamp via the power communication line.

In the bicycle control device on the 18th side surface according to any one of the 1st to 16th side surfaces, the control unit and the lamp are connected by wireless communication.
According to the above configuration, the control unit can control the state of the lamp by wireless communication.

A form of a bicycle lamp system according to the 19th aspect of the present invention includes the bicycle control device according to any one of the 1st to 18th aspects and the lamp, and the lamp is a bicycle main body. Is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the light of the lamp toward the rear of the bicycle so that it can be irradiated.
According to the above configuration, a viewer behind the bicycle can grasp the amount of operation of the operation unit depending on the lighting state of the lamp.

One form of a bicycle braking system according to the twentieth aspect of the present invention is a braking device that applies braking force to a braking target, a power supply device, a lamp to which power is supplied from the power supply device, and a state of the lamp. The control unit includes a control unit for controlling, and when the braking force is applied to the braking target by the braking device, the control unit supplies the power of the power supply device to the lamp to turn on the state of the lamp from the off state. The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states, and the control unit changes the state of the lamp from one lighting state among the plurality of lighting states to another lighting state according to the braking force. change.
According to the above configuration, the lighting state of the lamp makes it easier for the viewer of the lamp to grasp the operating amount of the operating unit and the operating state of the braking device corresponding to the operating amount.

In the bicycle brake system on the 21st side according to the 20th side, the power supply device is a battery, and the lamp is supplied with the power of the battery.
According to the above configuration, the battery stably supplies power to the lamp.

The bicycle brake system on the 22nd side surface according to the 20th or 21st side surface further includes a braking force detecting unit for detecting the braking force.
According to the above configuration, the braking force can be suitably detected by the braking force detecting unit.

In the bicycle braking system on the 23rd side surface according to the 22nd side surface, the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target, and the braking force detecting unit is based on the movement amount of the movable portion. Output the corresponding signal.
According to the above configuration, the operation amount can be suitably detected by the movement amount of the movable portion.

In the bicycle braking system on the 24th side surface according to the 22nd side surface, the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target, and the braking force detecting portion includes the contact surface of the movable portion and the movable portion. A signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surfaces to be braked is output.
According to the above configuration, the braking force can be suitably detected by the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable portion and the contact surface of the braking target.

In the bicycle braking system on the 25th side surface according to the 22nd side surface, the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target, and a hydraulic mechanism for operating the movable portion, and the braking force. The detection unit outputs a signal corresponding to the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism.
According to the above configuration, the braking force can be suitably detected by the flood control.

The bicycle control device of the present invention, the bicycle lamp system including the bicycle control device, and the bicycle brake system can easily grasp the operating state of the braking device.

A side view of a bicycle including the bicycle lamp system of the first embodiment. The plan view of the braking device of FIG. A side view of the operation unit of FIG. It is a side view of the operation part in the state which operated the operation member of FIG. The perspective view of the lamp of FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the bicycle lamp system of FIG. The map of the first example which defined the relationship between the operation amount stored in the storage part of FIG. 6 and the lighting state of a lamp. The map of the second example which defined the relationship between the operation amount stored in the storage part of FIG. 6 and the lighting state of a lamp. The map of the third example which defined the relationship between the operation amount stored in the storage part of FIG. 6 and the lighting state of a lamp. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a process of changing the lighting state of the lamp executed by the control unit of FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the bicycle lamp system of 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram of the braking device of 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the bicycle lamp system of 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the bicycle brake system of 4th Embodiment. A block diagram of a modified bicycle lamp system.

(First Embodiment)
The bicycle 10 equipped with the bicycle lamp system 60 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The bicycle 10 may be a mountain bike, a road bike, or a city bike. Further, the bicycle 10 may be a tricycle or a cargo bike.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bicycle 10 includes a bicycle body 12, wheels 14, a drive mechanism 16, and a bicycle lamp system 60.
The bicycle body 12 includes a frame 18, a front fork 20 connected to the frame 18, and a handlebar 22B detachably connected to the front fork 20 via a stem 22A. The front fork 20 is supported by the frame 18. A seat post 12S is attached to the frame 18.

The wheels 14 include front wheels 24 and rear wheels 26. The axle 24A of the front wheel 24 is connected to the end of the front fork 20. The axle 26A of the rear wheel 26 is connected to the rear end of the frame 18.

The drive mechanism 16 includes a crank 28 and a pedal 34. The crank 28 includes a crankshaft 30 and a crank arm 32. The drive mechanism 16 transmits the human-powered driving force applied to the pedal 34 to the rear wheels 26. The drive mechanism 16 includes a front rotating body 36 coupled to the crankshaft 30 via a one-way clutch. The one-way clutch is configured so that the front rotating body 36 is rotated forward when the crank 28 is rotated forward, and the front rotating body 36 is not rotated backward when the crank 28 is rotated backward. The front rotating body 36 includes a sprocket, a pulley or a bevel gear. The front rotating body 36 may be coupled to the crankshaft 30 without using a one-way clutch. The drive mechanism 16 is configured to transmit the rotation of the crank 28 to the rear rotating body 38 coupled to the rear wheels 26, for example, via a chain, belt, or shaft. The rear rotating body 38 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear. A one-way clutch is provided between the rear rotating body 38 and the rear wheel 26. The one-way clutch is configured so that the rear wheel 26 is rotated forward when the rear rotating body 38 is rotated forward, and the rear rotating body 38 is not rotated backward when the rear wheel 26 is rotated backward. At least one of the one-way clutch coupled to the front rotating body 36 and the one-way clutch coupled to the rear rotating body 38 may be omitted. The front rotating body 36 may include a plurality of front sprockets. The rear rotating body 38 may include a plurality of rear sprockets.

The bicycle 10 further includes a braking device 40. The braking device 40 includes a front braking device 40A that brakes the front wheels 24 and a rear braking device 40B that brakes the rear wheels 26.
The braking device 40 shown in FIG. 2 is a rim brake, and the braking target is the wheel 14. The braking device 40 includes a movable portion 42 provided so as to be in contact with the braking target. FIG. 2 shows a front braking device 40A that brakes the front wheels 24, but the rear braking device 40B that brakes the rear wheels 26 also has a similar structure. The braking device 40 further includes two arm portions 44. The arm portion 44 is attached to the bicycle body 12 by the shaft portion 44A. The arm portion 44 is rotatably attached to the bicycle body 12 around the shaft portion 44A. The movable portion 42 is attached to the tip of the arm portion 44. The movable portion 42 includes a brake shoe. The movable portion 42 is provided so as to be in contact with the wheel 14. The end of the inner cable C1 of the cable C is connected to the arm portion 44. When the inner cable C1 is towed, the movable portion 42 moves in the direction of approaching the wheel 14, and comes into contact with the wheel 14 to brake the wheel 14.

The bicycle 10 further includes an operation unit 46 shown in FIG. The operation unit 46 includes a first operation unit 46A and a second operation unit 46B (see FIG. 6). 3 and 4 show the first operation unit 46A, but the second operation unit 46B has a similar structure. The first operation unit 46A is attached to the handlebar 22B on the right side of the bicycle 10 shown in FIG. The second operation unit 46B is attached to the handlebar 22B on the left side of the bicycle 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the other end of the inner cable C1 is connected to the operation unit 46. In one example, the first operating unit 46A is connected to the front braking device 40A (see FIG. 1) by the inner cable C1, and the second operating unit 46B is connected to the rear braking device 40B (see FIG. 1) by the inner cable C1. To.

The operation unit 46 operates the braking device 40. The operation unit 46 includes a base 48 provided on the bicycle main body 12 and an operation member 50 provided on the base 48 so as to be movable with respect to the base 48. In one example, the base 48 is attached to the handlebar 22B. The operating member 50 is rotatably attached to the base 48 with respect to the base 48. When the user pulls the operating member 50 toward the handlebar 22B as shown in FIG. 4, the operating member 50 rotates with respect to the base 48. By rotating the operating member 50, the inner cable C1 shown in FIG. 2 is towed, and the movable portion 42 of the braking device 40 moves.

As shown in FIG. 6, the bicycle lamp system 60 includes a bicycle control device 70 and a lamp 62. The bicycle lamp system 60 preferably further includes a power supply device 64.

As shown in FIG. 5, the lamp 62 includes a mounting portion 66. The lamp 62 preferably further includes a lamp body 68. The lamp body 68 has a light emitting unit. The light emitting unit is composed of, for example, an LED (light emitting diode). The lamp body 68 preferably further has a cover that transmits light accommodating the LED. The attachment portion 66 is for attaching the light of the lamp 62 to the bicycle body 12 so as to irradiate the light toward the rear of the bicycle 10. The mounting portion 66 is configured to be mountable on the seat post 12S. The mounting portion 66 is preferably formed of a rubber material. The lamp 62 comprises a plurality of states. The state of the lamp 62 includes a plurality of lighting states. The state of the lamp 62 further includes a light-off state.

The power supply device 64 shown in FIG. 1 is a battery. Battery power is supplied to the lamp 62. In one example, the power supply device 64 is attached to the bicycle body 12. In another example, the power supply device 64 may be provided on a component such as a lamp 62 or an operating unit 46.

As shown in FIG. 6, the bicycle control device 70 includes a control unit 72. The bicycle control device 70 preferably further includes a storage unit 74 and an operation amount detection unit 76.
The control unit 72 includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 72 may include one or more microcomputers. The control unit 72 may further include a communication unit. The communication unit includes, for example, a communication circuit for performing power line communication (PLC). The control unit 72 may be provided in one of the components such as the lamp 62 or the operation unit 46, or may be provided in a plurality of the components.

The storage unit 74 includes a non-volatile memory. The storage unit 74 may be provided separately from the components such as the lamp 62 or the operation unit 46, may be provided in one of the respective components, or may be provided in a plurality of the respective components. .. The storage unit 74 stores at least one of a table, a map, and a relational expression that defines the relationship between the operation amount M of the operation unit 46 and the lighting state.

The manipulated variable detection unit 76 detects the manipulated variable M. The operation amount detection unit 76 includes a first operation amount detection unit 76A and a second operation amount detection unit 76B. The first manipulated variable detection unit 76A detects the first manipulated variable M1 of the first manipulated variable 46A. The second manipulated variable detection unit 76B detects the second manipulated variable M2 of the second manipulated variable 46B. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the manipulated variable detection unit 76 is provided on at least one of the base 48 and the operating member 50. 3 and 4 show the first manipulated variable detection unit 76A, but the second manipulated variable detection unit 76B also has a similar structure. The operation amount detection unit 76 outputs a signal according to the amount of movement of the operation member 50 with respect to the base 48. In one example, the manipulated variable detection unit 76 includes a sensor 78 and a magnet 80. One of the sensor 78 and the magnet 80 is provided on the base 48. The other of the sensor 78 and the magnet 80 is provided on the operating member 50. As the operating amount M of the operating member 50 increases depending on the user, the amount of movement of the operating member 50 with respect to the base 48 increases. As the operating member 50 moves, the distance between the sensor 78 and the magnet 80 changes. The sensor 78 outputs a signal according to the distance from the magnet 80.

The control unit 72 and the lamp 62 are connected by a power communication line L. Each component constituting the bicycle lamp system 60 performs mutual communication and power supply from the power supply device 64 by the power communication line L. The output of the sensor 78 of the operation amount detection unit 76 is transmitted to the control unit 72 by the power communication line L.

The control unit 72 controls the state of the lamp 62. The control unit 72 turns on the lamp 62 when the operation unit 46 is operated, and changes the state of the lamp 62 from one of the plurality of lighting states according to the operation amount M of the operation unit 46. Change to another lighting state. The control unit 72 changes the state of the lamp 62 from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state according to the first operation amount M1 and the second operation amount M2. The control unit 72 gradually changes the state of the lamp 62 from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state according to the operation amount M. The control unit 72 is different from the lighting state when the operation amount M is larger than 0 for the first predetermined amount MX1 and the lighting state when the operation amount M is larger than the first predetermined amount MX1 for the second predetermined amount MX2. Let me. It is preferable that the first predetermined amount MX1 corresponds to the operation amount M in which the braking force by the braking device 40 is larger than 0.

In the first example, the amount of light of the lamp 62 is different in each of the plurality of lighting states. The control unit 72 changes the light amount of the lamp 62 according to the operation amount M. Specifically, the control unit 72 changes the lighting state of the lamp 62 into a lighting state in which the amount of light of the lamp 62 is large and a lighting state in which the amount of light of the lamp 62 is small by changing the amount of current supplied to the light emitting unit of the lamp 62. Change between. The control unit 72 makes the light amount of the lamp 62 when the first predetermined amount MX1 is different from the light amount of the lamp 62 when the operation amount M is the second predetermined amount MX2. The control unit 72 increases the amount of light of the lamp 62 as the amount of operation M increases. In one example, the control unit 72 increases the amount of light of the lamp 62 as the sum of the first manipulated variable M1 and the second manipulated variable M2 increases. FIG. 7 shows an example of a map that defines the relationship between the operation amount M stored in the storage unit 74 and the light amount of the lamp 62 in the first example.

In the second example, the blinking intervals of the lamps 62 are different in each of the plurality of lighting states. The control unit 72 blinks the lamp 62 when the operation unit 46 is operated, and changes the blinking interval of the lamp 62 according to the operation amount M. Specifically, the control unit 72 changes the blinking interval of the lamp 62 by changing the interval of switching the supply of the current to the light emitting unit of the lamp 62 on and off. The control unit 72 shortens the blinking interval of the lamp 62 as the operation amount M increases. The control unit 72 makes the blinking interval of the lamp 62 when the first predetermined amount MX1 is different from the blinking interval of the lamp 62 when the operation amount M is the second predetermined amount MX2. In one example, the control unit 72 shortens the blinking interval of the lamp 62 as the sum of the first manipulated variable M1 and the second manipulated variable M2 increases. FIG. 8 shows an example of a map that defines the relationship between the operation amount M stored in the storage unit 74 and the blinking interval of the lamp 62 in the second example.

In the third example, the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 is different in each of the plurality of lighting states. The control unit 72 changes the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 according to the operation amount M. Specifically, the control unit 72 changes the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 by changing the number of the LEDs that supply the current among the plurality of LEDs included in the lamp 62. Control unit 72, the larger the operation amount M, to increase the area of the emission shape of the lamp 62. The control unit 72 makes the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 when the first predetermined amount MX1 is different from the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 when the operation amount M is the second predetermined amount MX2. In one example, the control unit 72 increases the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 as the sum of the first manipulated variable M1 and the second manipulated variable M2 increases. FIG. 9 shows an example of a map that defines the relationship between the manipulated variable M stored in the storage unit 74 and the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 in the third example.

A control for changing the state of the lamp 62 will be described with reference to FIG. When the power is supplied, the control unit 72 starts the process and proceeds to step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The control unit 72 executes the process from step S11 at predetermined intervals as long as the power is supplied.

The control unit 72 determines in step S11 whether or not the operation unit 46 has been operated. Specifically, the control unit 72 determines whether or not the operation amount M of the operation unit 46 has changed from 0 to greater than 0 by the signal from the operation amount detection unit 76. When the operation amount M of the operation unit 46 is 0, the control unit 72 determines that the operation unit 46 is not operated and ends the process. When the control unit 72 determines that the operation amount M of the operation unit 46 has changed from 0 to a state larger than 0, the control unit 72 proceeds to step S12.

The control unit 72 controls the lamp 62 to be in the lit state in step S12. Specifically, the control unit 72 supplies a current to the lamp 62. Next, in step S13, the control unit 72 changes the lighting state of the lamp 62 according to the operation amount M of the operation unit 46, and proceeds to step S14. Specifically, the control unit 72 sends the lamp 62 to the lamp 62 according to at least one of a table, a map, and a relational expression that defines the relationship between the operation amount M stored in the storage unit 74 and the lighting state. Control the current supply to change the lighting state.

The control unit 72 determines in step S14 whether or not the operation unit 46 has been operated. When the operation amount M of the operation unit 46 is larger than 0, the control unit 72 returns to step S13 and executes the processes of step S13 and step S14 again. When the control unit 72 determines that the operation amount M of the operation unit 46 is 0, the control unit 72 proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the control unit 72 controls the lamp 62 to the extinguished state and ends the process.

(Second Embodiment)
The bicycle lamp system 60 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 11. The bicycle lamp system 60 of the second embodiment is the same as the bicycle lamp system 60 of the first embodiment except that it includes an operation amount detecting unit 82 provided in the braking device 40, and is therefore common to the first embodiment. The same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment will be attached to the configurations to be performed, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11, the bicycle control device 70A of the bicycle lamp system 60 includes a control unit 72. The bicycle control device 70A preferably further includes a storage unit 74 and an operation amount detection unit 82.

The manipulated variable detection unit 82 detects the manipulated variable M. The operation amount detection unit 82 includes a first operation amount detection unit 82A and a second operation amount detection unit 82B. The first manipulated variable detection unit 82A detects the first manipulated variable M1 of the first manipulated variable 46A (see FIG. 6). The second manipulated variable detection unit 82B detects the second manipulated variable M2 of the second manipulated variable 46B (see FIG. 6). The operation amount detection unit 82 is provided in the braking device 40. FIG. 2 shows the first manipulated variable detection unit 82A, but the second manipulated variable detection unit 82B also has the same structure. The operation amount detection unit 82 outputs a signal according to the movement amount of the movable unit 42. In one example, the manipulated variable detection unit 82 includes a sensor 84 and a magnet 86. One of the sensor 84 and the magnet 86 is provided on the bicycle body 12. The other of the sensor 84 and the magnet 86 is provided on the arm portion 44. As the operation amount M of the operation member 50 (see FIG. 3) increases depending on the user, the amount of movement of the arm portion 44 with respect to the bicycle body 12 increases. As the arm portion 44 moves, the distance between the sensor 84 and the magnet 86 changes. The sensor 84 outputs a signal according to the distance from the magnet 86.

The control unit 72 calculates the operation amount M based on the movement amount of the movable unit 42. The control unit 72 calculates the first manipulated variable M1 according to the output of the first manipulated variable detection unit 82A. The control unit 72 calculates the second manipulated variable M2 according to the output of the second manipulated variable detection unit 82B.

(Third Embodiment)
The bicycle lamp system 60 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The bicycle lamp system 60 of the third embodiment is the same as the bicycle lamp system 60 of the first embodiment except that it is applied to the bicycle 10 provided with the hydraulic braking device 90. The common configuration will be designated by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, the bicycle 10 includes a braking device 90. The braking device 90 includes a front braking device 90A that brakes the front wheels 24 and a rear braking device 90B that brakes the rear wheels 26 (see FIG. 1). The braking device 90 shown in FIG. 12 is a disc brake, and the braking target is the disc brake rotor 96. FIG. 12 shows a front braking device 90A that brakes the front wheels 24 (see FIG. 1), but the rear braking device 90B (see FIG. 13) that brakes the rear wheels 26 (see FIG. 1) has a similar structure. The braking device 90 includes a movable portion 92 and a hydraulic mechanism 94 that are provided so as to be in contact with the braking target. The braking device 90 further includes a disc brake rotor 96 and a caliper 98. The disc brake rotor 96 is attached to the wheel 14 (see FIG. 1) and rotates integrally with the wheel 14. The caliper 98 is attached to the bicycle body 12 (see FIG. 1). The caliper 98 has a groove 98A into which the disc brake rotor 96 is fitted. The movable portion 92 is arranged in the groove 98A.

The hydraulic mechanism 94 operates the movable portion 92. The hydraulic mechanism 94 includes a first hydraulic chamber 94A formed inside the base 48 of the operation unit 46, a second hydraulic chamber 94B formed inside the caliper 98, and a first hydraulic chamber 94A and a second hydraulic chamber 94B. It has a hydraulic cable 94C for connecting to and. By operating the operating member 50, the hydraulic oil sealed in the hydraulic mechanism 94 moves from the first hydraulic chamber 94A to the second hydraulic chamber 94B, and the movable portion 92 is moved toward the disc brake rotor 96.

As shown in FIG. 13, the bicycle control device 70B of the bicycle lamp system 60 includes a control unit 72. The bicycle control device 70B preferably further includes a storage unit 74 and an operation amount detection unit 100.

The manipulated variable detection unit 100 detects the manipulated variable M. The operation amount detection unit 100 includes a first operation amount detection unit 100A and a second operation amount detection unit 100B. The first manipulated variable detection unit 100A detects the first manipulated variable M1 of the first manipulated variable 46A (see FIG. 6). The second manipulated variable detection unit 100B detects the second manipulated variable M2 of the second manipulated variable 46B (see FIG. 6). The operation amount detection unit 100 is provided in the hydraulic mechanism 94. FIG. 12 shows the first manipulated variable detection unit 100A, but the second manipulated variable detection unit 100B also has the same structure. The larger the operation amount M of the operation member 50 (see FIG. 12) by the user, the higher the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism 94. The operation amount detection unit 100 outputs a signal corresponding to the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism 94.

The control unit 72 calculates the operation amount M by the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism 94. The control unit 72 calculates the first manipulated variable M1 according to the output of the first manipulated variable detection unit 100A. The control unit 72 calculates the second manipulated variable M2 according to the output of the second manipulated variable detection unit 100B.

(Fourth Embodiment)
A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The bicycle 10 of the fourth embodiment is the same as the bicycle 10 of the second embodiment except that the bicycle brake system 110 is provided. Therefore, the configuration common to the second embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment. References are given and duplicate description is omitted.

The bicycle brake system 110 includes a braking device 40, a power supply device 64, a lamp 62, and a control unit 72. The bicycle brake system 110 preferably further includes a braking force detecting unit 112. The bicycle brake system 110 further includes a bicycle control device 70C including a control unit 72 and a storage unit 74.

The braking force detection unit 112 detects the braking force. The braking force detecting unit 112 includes a first braking force detecting unit 112A and a second braking force detecting unit 112B. The first braking force detecting unit 112A detects the first braking force of the front braking device 40A. Second braking force detecting section 112B detects a second braking force of the rear brake device 40B. The braking force detection unit 112 outputs a signal according to the amount of movement of the movable unit 42 (see FIG. 2). The braking force detection unit 112 can be configured in the same manner as the operation amount detection unit 82 of the second embodiment. The first braking force detection unit 112A can be configured in the same manner as the first manipulated variable detection unit 82A of the second embodiment. The second braking force detection unit 112B can be configured in the same manner as the second manipulated variable detection unit 82B of the second embodiment.

When the braking force is applied to the braking target by the braking device 40, the control unit 72 supplies the power of the power supply device 64 to the lamp 62 to change the state of the lamp 62 from the off state to the lit state, and the lamp according to the braking force. The state of 62 is changed from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state. The control unit 72 changes the state of the lamp 62 from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state according to the first braking force and the second braking force. The control unit 72 gradually changes the state of the lamp 62 from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state according to the braking force.

In the first example, the amount of light of the lamp 62 is different in each of the plurality of lighting states. The control unit 72 changes the amount of light of the lamp 62 according to the braking force. The control unit 72 increases the amount of light of the lamp 62 as the braking force increases. In one example, the control unit 72 increases the amount of light of the lamp 62 as the sum of the first braking force and the second braking force increases.

In the second example, the blinking intervals of the lamps 62 are different in each of the plurality of lighting states. The control unit 72 blinks the lamp 62 when the operation unit 46 is operated, and changes the blinking interval of the lamp 62 according to the braking force. The control unit 72 shortens the blinking interval of the lamp 62 as the braking force increases. In one example, the control unit 72 shortens the blinking interval of the lamp 62 as the sum of the first braking force and the second braking force increases.

In the third example, the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 is different in each of the plurality of lighting states. The control unit 72 changes the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 according to the braking force. Control unit 72, as the braking force is increased to increase the area of the light emitting shapes of lamp 62. In one example, the control unit 72 increases the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp 62 as the sum of the first braking force and the second braking force increases.

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The description of each of the above embodiments is an example of possible forms of a bicycle control device according to the present invention, a bicycle lamp system including the same, and a bicycle brake system, and is not intended to limit the forms. .. A bicycle control device according to the present invention, a bicycle lamp system including the same, and a bicycle brake system are, for example, a combination of, for example, the modifications of each of the above embodiments shown below and at least two modifications that do not contradict each other. Can take the form of In the following modification, the parts common to the embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

-In the second embodiment, the manipulated variable detection unit 82 may output a signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable unit 42 and the contact surface to be braked. For example, the manipulated variable detection unit 82 is provided between the movable portion 42 and the arm portion 44, and detects the pressure applied from the wheel 14 to the movable portion 42. Alternatively, the manipulated variable detection unit 82 is provided at a portion of the wheel 14 that comes into contact with the movable portion 42, and detects the pressure applied to the wheel 14 from the movable portion 42.

-In the third embodiment, the manipulated variable detection unit 100 may output a signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable unit 92 and the contact surface to be braked. For example, the manipulated variable detection unit 100 is provided between the movable unit 92 and the caliper 98 and detects the pressure applied to the movable unit 92 from the disc brake rotor 96. Alternatively, the manipulated variable detection unit 100 is provided at a portion of the disc brake rotor 96 that comes into contact with the movable portion 92, and detects the pressure applied to the disc brake rotor 96 from the movable portion 92.

-In the first to third embodiments, one of the first manipulated variable detection units 76A, 82A, 100A and the second manipulated variable detection units 76B, 82B, 100B can be omitted. In this case, the control unit 72 changes the lighting state of the lamp 62 according to the operation amount M of one of the first operation unit 46A and the second operation unit 46B detected by the operation amount detection units 76, 82, 100.

-In the fourth embodiment, the braking force detecting unit 112 may output a signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable unit 42 and the contact surface of the braking target. For example, the braking force detecting unit 112 is provided between the movable portion 42 and the arm portion 44, and detects the pressure applied to the movable portion 42 from the wheel 14. Alternatively, the braking force detecting unit 112 is provided at a portion of the wheel 14 that comes into contact with the movable portion 42, and detects the pressure applied to the wheel 14 from the movable portion 42.

-In the fourth embodiment, the braking device 40 may be changed to the braking device 90 of the third embodiment. In this case, the braking force detection unit 112 outputs a signal corresponding to the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism 94.
In the above modification, the braking force detecting unit 112 may output a signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable unit 92 and the contact surface of the braking target.

-In the fourth embodiment, one of the first braking force detection unit 112A and the second braking force detection unit 112B may be omitted. In this case, the control unit 72 changes the lighting state of the lamp 62 according to the braking force of one of the front braking device 40A and the rear braking device 40B detected by the braking force detecting unit 112.

-In the fourth embodiment, the bicycle brake system 110 may be provided with a braking control unit that controls the braking device 40. The braking control unit brakes the wheel 14, for example, when the wheel 14 slips or slips. In this modification, even when the braking device 40 operates regardless of the user's intention, the operation of the braking device 40 can be grasped by the viewer of the rear lamp 62.

-In each of the above embodiments, the emission color of the lamp 62 may be different for each of the plurality of lighting states of the lamp 62. In this case, the control unit 72 changes the emission color of the lamp 62 according to the operation amount M. Specifically, the control unit 72 changes the emission shape color of the lamp 62 by changing the LED that supplies the current among the plurality of LEDs having different emission colors included in the lamp 62. Table 1 shows an example of a table that defines the relationship between the operation amount M stored in the storage unit 74 and the emission color of the lamp 62 when the lamp 62 includes the green LED and the red LED.

In each of the above embodiments, the lighting state of the lamp 62 is changed to a lighting state in which at least two of the amount of light of the lamp 62, the blinking interval of the lamp 62, the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp 62, and the light emitting color of the lamp 62 are combined. You can also do it.

-In each of the above embodiments, the control unit 72 may change the lighting state of the lamp 62 in proportion to the operation amount M or the braking force. In this case, the relationship between the operating amount M defined in the maps shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 and the braking force is represented by a straight line. When the lighting state of the lamp 62 includes the emission color of the lamp 62, the control unit 72 includes a plurality of LEDs having different emission colors, and the emission color of the lamp 62 gradually changes as the operation amount M or the braking force increases. The current supply to the LED may be controlled.

-In each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 72 and the lamp 62 may be connected by wireless communication. In this case, the lamp 62 is provided with a control unit that controls the supply of electric power from the power supply device 64 and a wireless communication unit.

-In each of the above embodiments, the lamp 62 may be controlled from the off state to the on state even when the braking devices 40 and 90 are not operating. For example, the bicycle 10 is provided with a lamp operation unit that can be operated by the user, and when the lamp operation unit is operated, the lamp 62 is switched between the lighting state and the extinguishing state. Alternatively, an illuminance sensor is provided on the bicycle 10, and the lighting state and the extinguishing state of the lamp 62 are switched according to the detection result of the illuminance sensor. In this modification, the lighting state when the lamp is operated by the lamp operation unit or when the lamp 62 is controlled by the detection result of the illuminance sensor and the lighting state when the braking devices 40 and 90 are operating are determined. It is preferable to make them different.

When the lamp 62 is configured to be switchable between the off state and the on state depending on the detection result of the lamp operation unit or the illuminance sensor, the control unit 72 operates the operation unit 46 when the lamp 62 is in the off state. In this case, the lamp 62 may not be turned on. In this modification, the control unit 72 changes the state of the lamp 62 from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting only when the operation unit 46 is operated when the lamp 62 is in the lighting state. Change to state.

-In each of the above embodiments, the lamp 62 may be provided with an attachment portion for irradiating the lamp 62 toward the front or the upper side of the bicycle 10. When the lamp 62 is irradiated forward or upward, it is possible to make the viewers other than the rear of the bicycle 10 and the passengers of the bicycle 10 grasp the operating states of the braking devices 40 and 90.

-In each of the above embodiments, a power generation unit that supplies electric power to the lamp 62 may be provided. In this case, the lamp 62 may not be supplied with power from the power supply device 64.
-In the first, second and fourth embodiments, the braking device 40 may be changed to a coaster brake, a band brake, or a roller brake. Further, in the third embodiment, the braking device 90 may be changed to a hydraulic rim brake, a hydraulic band brake, or a hydraulic roller brake. In short, any braking device can be used as long as it can brake the braking target.

10 ... Bicycle, 12 ... Bicycle body, 40, 90 ... Braking device, 42 ... Movable part, 46 ... Operation unit, 46A ... First operation unit, 46B ... Second operation unit, 48 ... Base, 50 ... Operation member, 60 ... Bicycle lamp system, 62 ... Lamp, 66 ... Mounting unit, 64 ... Power supply device, 70, 70A, 70B ... Bicycle control device, 72 ... Control unit, 76, 82, 100 ... Operation amount detection unit, 76A, 82A, 100A ... 1st operation amount detection unit, 76B, 82B, 100B ... 2nd operation amount detection unit, 92 ... Movable part, 94 ... Hydraulic mechanism, 110 ... Bicycle brake system, 112 ... Braking force detection unit.

Claims (26)

Equipped with a control unit that controls the state of the lamp
The control unit turns on the lamp state when the operation unit that operates the braking device is operated.
The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states.
The braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target.
The control unit changes the state of the lamp from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state according to the operation amount of the operation unit, and the operation amount is determined by the movement amount of the movable part. A control device for bicycles that calculates. Equipped with a control unit that controls the state of the lamp
The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states.
The control unit has the lighting state when the operation amount of the operation unit for operating the braking device is a first predetermined amount larger than 0, and the second predetermined amount when the operation amount is larger than the first predetermined amount. A bicycle control device that calculates the operation amount based on the amount of movement of a movable portion provided in the braking device so as to be in contact with the braking target, which is different from the lighting state of the bicycle. Equipped with a control unit that controls the state of the lamp
The control unit turns on the lamp state when the operation unit that operates the braking device is operated.
The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states.
The control unit changes the state of the lamp from one of the plurality of lighting states to another lighting state according to the operation amount of the operation unit, and one of the lamp or the operation unit. A bicycle control device installed in one. Equipped with a control unit that controls the state of the lamp
The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states.
The control unit has the lighting state when the operation amount of the operation unit for operating the braking device is a first predetermined amount larger than 0, and the second predetermined amount when the operation amount is larger than the first predetermined amount. A bicycle control device provided on the lamp or one of the operation units, which is different from the lighting state of the bicycle. The bicycle control device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with a braking target. The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 5 , further comprising an operation amount detection unit for detecting the operation amount. The operation unit includes a base portion provided on the bicycle body and an operation member provided on the base portion so as to be movable with respect to the base portion.
The bicycle control device according to claim 6 , wherein the operation amount detection unit is provided on at least one of the base portion and the operation member, and outputs a signal according to the movement amount of the operation member with respect to the base portion. The operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit.
The operation amount detection unit includes a first operation amount detection unit that detects the first operation amount of the first operation unit, and a second operation amount detection unit that detects the second operation amount of the second operation unit. ,
The seventh aspect of claim 7, wherein the control unit changes the state of the lamp from one of the plurality of lighting states to another lighting state according to the first operation amount and the second operation amount. Bicycle control device. Before SL operation amount detecting unit outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of movement of the movable portion, bicycle control device according to claim 7. The braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target.
The bicycle control device according to claim 7 , wherein the manipulated variable detection unit outputs a signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable portion and the contact surface of the braking target. The braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target, and a hydraulic mechanism for operating the movable portion.
The bicycle control device according to claim 7 , wherein the operation amount detection unit outputs a signal corresponding to the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism. In the plurality of lighting states, the amount of light of the lamp is different from each other.
The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the control unit changes the amount of light of the lamp according to the amount of operation. The bicycle control device according to claim 12 , wherein the control unit increases the amount of light of the lamp as the amount of operation increases. In each of the plurality of lighting states, the blinking interval of the lamp is different.
The bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , wherein the control unit blinks the lamp when the operation unit is operated, and changes the blinking interval of the lamp according to the operation amount. Control device. The bicycle control device according to claim 14 , wherein the control unit shortens the blinking interval of the lamp as the operation amount increases. In the plurality of lighting states, the light emitting shape of the lamp is different from each other.
The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 15 , wherein the control unit changes the light emitting shape of the lamp according to the operation amount. The bicycle control device according to claim 16 , wherein the control unit increases the area of the light emitting shape of the lamp as the operation amount increases. In the plurality of lighting states, the emission color of the lamp is different from each other.
The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 17 , wherein the control unit changes the emission color of the lamp according to the operation amount. The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 18 , wherein the control unit changes the lighting state of the lamp stepwise according to the operation amount. The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 19 , wherein the control unit and the lamp are connected by a power communication line. The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 20 , wherein the control unit and the lamp are connected by wireless communication. The bicycle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 21 and
With the lamp
The lamp is a bicycle lamp system provided with a mounting portion for mounting the light of the lamp on the bicycle body so as to irradiate the light toward the rear of the bicycle. A braking device that applies braking force to the braking target,
Power supply device and
The lamp to which the power of the power supply device is supplied and
A control unit that controls the state of the lamp and
A first braking force detecting unit for detecting the braking force is provided.
When the braking force is applied to the braking target by the braking device, the control unit supplies the electric power of the power supply device to the lamp to change the state of the lamp from the off state to the lit state.
The state of the lamp includes a plurality of lighting states.
The control unit changes the state of the lamp from one of the plurality of lighting states to the other lighting state according to the braking force .
The braking device includes a movable portion provided so as to be in contact with the braking target.
The first braking force detecting unit is a bicycle braking system that outputs a signal corresponding to the pressure of at least one of the contact surface of the movable portion and the contact surface of the braking target. The power supply device is a battery.
The bicycle brake system according to claim 23 , wherein the lamp is supplied with electric power from the battery. A second braking force detecting unit for detecting the braking force is further provided.
The bicycle brake system according to claim 23 or 24 , wherein the second braking force detecting unit outputs a signal according to the amount of movement of the movable unit. A second braking force detecting unit for detecting the braking force is further provided.
The braking device further includes a hydraulic mechanism for operating the front Symbol movable portion,
The bicycle brake system according to claim 23 or 24 , wherein the second braking force detecting unit outputs a signal corresponding to the oil pressure of the hydraulic mechanism.