NL2030296B1 - Control module for a bicycle - Google Patents

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NL2030296B1
NL2030296B1 NL2030296A NL2030296A NL2030296B1 NL 2030296 B1 NL2030296 B1 NL 2030296B1 NL 2030296 A NL2030296 A NL 2030296A NL 2030296 A NL2030296 A NL 2030296A NL 2030296 B1 NL2030296 B1 NL 2030296B1
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Marie Van Druten Roëll
Jean Valero Thomas
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K23/00—Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips
    • B62K23/02—Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips hand actuated
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M25/00—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
    • B62M25/02—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers
    • B62M25/04—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers hand actuated
    • B62M25/045—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers hand actuated having single actuating means operating both front and rear derailleur
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M25/00—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
    • B62M25/08—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with electrical or fluid transmitting systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M9/00—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/04—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio
    • B62M9/06—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/10—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels, e.g. rear sprocket chain wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/12—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels, e.g. rear sprocket chain wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable, e.g. using a rear derailleur
    • B62M9/121—Rear derailleurs
    • B62M9/122—Rear derailleurs electrically or fluid actuated; Controls thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M9/00—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/04—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio
    • B62M9/06—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/10—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels, e.g. rear sprocket chain wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/12—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels, e.g. rear sprocket chain wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable, e.g. using a rear derailleur
    • B62M9/131—Front derailleurs
    • B62M9/132—Front derailleurs electrically or fluid actuated; Controls thereof

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Abstract

The disclosure relates to a control module for controlling a plurality of bicycle actuators of a bicycle. The control module comprises a set of a plurality of control programs for controlling the plurality of bicycle actuators, and a sensing arrangement configured for detecting a useractuation thereof, the control module being so arranged that each of the plurality of control programs is selectively activatable and/or deactivatable on a user-actuation of the sensing arrangement, wherein the sensing arrangement is configured to be monomanually actuatable by a single hand of a user While bicycling.

Description

P131640NL00
Title: Control module for a bicycle
FIELD
The invention relates to a control module for controlling a bicycle actuator of bicycle.
BACKGROUND
Modern bicycles are provided with various actuators such as for shifting gears. Performance oriented bicycles for example, such as for road racing or mountain biking, typically include two gearshift actuators, i.e. a front derailleur and a rear derailleur. Each gear shift actuator is controlled by a respective shifter at a handlebar of the bicycle, e.g. a left hand shifter for controlling the front derailleur and a right hand shifter for controlling the rear derailleur. Additional actuators can be provided for various other functionalities, such as for lighting, seat post adjustment, etc., wherein the additional actuators include dedicated control buttons for being controlled by a user.
SUMMARY
It is an aim to provide a control module for facilitating control of multiple bicycle actuators by a user. It is particularly an aim to facilitate a user to control the bicycle actuators while bicycling.
An aspect accordingly provides a control module for controlling a plurality of bicycle actuators of a bicycle. The control module comprises a set of a plurality of control programs for controlling the plurality of bicycle actuators, and a sensing arrangement configured for detecting a user- actuation thereof, the control module being so arranged that each of the plurality of control programs is selectively activatable and/or deactivatable on a user-actuation of the sensing arrangement, wherein the sensing arrangement is configured to be monomanually actuatable by a single hand of a user while bicycling. In particular, the control unit may be so arranged that the set of control programs includes all control programs of the bicycle.
In particular, the control unit may be so arranged that all electronic actuators of the bicycle are controlled through user actuations of the sensing arrangement.
Some control programs may be activated and deactivated using the sensing arrangement. For example, a front lighting control program for controlling the front light of the bicycle may be activated to turn on the front light, and may be deactivated to turn off the front light.
Some control programs may automatically deactivate, and hence may only need activation using the sensing arrangement. For example, an upshift control program for upshifting a transmission may automatically deactivate after execution of the upshift. It will be appreciated that the upshift control program need not be automatically deactivated, such that a manual deactivation using the sensing arrangement may be required. The upshift control program may for example successively upshift until deactivated using the sensing arrangement.
Some control programs may automatically activate, and hence may only need deactivation using the sensing arrangement. For example, the front lighting control program may be activated automatically, for instance in case ambient lightness has decreased below a certain threshold or after a certain threshold time (e.g. at night) to turn on the front light. The front lighting program may hence only may be deactivated using the sensing arrangement, to turn off the front light.
Optionally, the sensing arrangement is configured for being mounted to a flat-bar handlebar of the bicycle, such as a mountain bike handlebar or a city bike handlebar. A flat-bar handlebar, used for steering, 1s substantially straight, and extends, in use, substantially parallel to the ground and transverse to a travel direction of the bicycle. A flat-bar handlebar may include a left grip portion and a right grip portion,
respectively at a left outer end and a right outer end of the handlebar, configured for being grasped by respectively a left hand and a right hand of the user of the bicycle while cycling.
Optionally, the sensing arrangement is configured to be monomanually operable while holding a handlebar grip portion of the bicycle. Hence, the sensing arrangement may be arranged at or near, e.g. adjacent to, a gripping portion of the handlebar. Optionally, the sensing arrangement is positioned at most 10 cm, more preferably at most 6 cm, from a gripping portion of the handlebar. The sensing arrangement may particularly be arranged inside a grip portion, e.g. with respect to the grip portion towards a center of the handlebar.
Optionally, the memory is held by a module housing, and the sensing arrangement is mounted to said module housing. Hence, the memory and the sensing arrangement may share a common module housing. The common module housing may also hold a battery for powering the control module. The common module housing may also hold a processing unit of the control module. The memory, and/or the processing unit may be part of a bicycle computer, e.g. a smartphone, which is detachably connectable to the sensing arrangement.
Optionally, the sensing arrangement is mounted to a first module housing, and the memory is held by a second, separate, module housing, the first and second module housing being arranged for being mounted to a handlebar of the bicycle. Hence, the memory and the sensing arrangement may be associated with separate housings. The memory, e.g. and a processing unit, may for example be arranged at a stem of a bicycle handlebar, whereas the sensing arrangement is arranged at a grip portion of the handlebar.
Optionally, the set of the plurality of control programs comprises a first subset of control programs and a second subset of control programs, and the control module is so arranged that any one of said first subset and second subset is pre-selectable from the plurality of control programs with a pre-selector of the sensing arrangement and any one control program of the pre-selected first or second subset of control programs is activatable and/or deactivatable with an activator of the sensing arrangement. Hence, a user can rapidly navigate through the various control programs by first pre- selecting a subset of control programs, and secondly activating a particular one control program from the pre-selected subset. The sensing arrangement for example comprises a pre-selector switch for pre-selecting any one subset of control programs from the plurality of control programs, and an activator switch for activating and/or deactivating any one control program of said selected subset of control programs. Herein the switches can be mechanical switches, optical switches, magnetic switches, or the like.
The control module can comprise multiple preconfigured subsets of control programs. Each subset of control programs may for example be associated with a respective bicycle actuator. For example, the bicycle may include an electric propulsion motor for assisting in propelling the bicycle, wherein a subset of e-motor control programs is dedicated to control the electric propulsion motor. In a simple configuration, the subset of e-motor control programs for examples includes a plurality, such as three, of control programs, each control program setting a different power output of the electric propulsion motor.
Optionally, each subset of control programs includes at most two control programs. For example, a subset of gearshift control programs may include an upshift control program for upshifting a transmission to a higher gear, and downshift control program for downshifting the transmission to a lower gear. Some subsets of control programs include more than two control programs. For example, a subset of gearshift control programs may include a first upshift control program for upshifting a transmission to a next higher gear, a first downshift control program for downshifting the transmission to a next lower gear, an second upshift control program for upshifting a transmission to a second next higher gear, and a second downshift control program for downshifting the transmission to a second next lower gear.
Some subsets of control programs may include only one control program.
The only one control program can for instance be activated and/or 5 deactivated by means of a user-actuation of the activator of the sensing arrangement. For example, a subset of lighting control programs may include only one control program dedicated to turn on the lighting device.
Optionally, the pre-selector 1s configured for switching between at most two actuation states, hence providing for simple and intuitive single- hand handling by a user. The pre-selector may for example include a first actuation state for pre-selecting a next subset of control programs, and a second actuation state for pre-selecting a previous subset of control programs. The pre-selector may for example include at most two pre-selector switches. Each pre-selector switch may have a single actuation state, such that each pre-selector switch is associated with a respective actuation state of the pre-selector. For example a first pre-selector switch may have the first actuation state of the pre-selector, and the second pre-selector switch may have the second actuation state of the pre-selector. Each pre-selector switch may for example be actuatable through a respective button, or through a common, integrated, button such as a push-button, lever-button or rotary- button. The button is preferably mono-stable, but it can also be multi-stable.
Navigation to a next subset of control programs may be triggered by a user- actuation of the first pre-selector switch, and a navigation to a previous subset of control programs may be triggered by a user-actuation of the second pre-selector switch. The first pre-selector switch and the second pre- selector switch can be integrated into a single button.
The pre-selector may also include only one actuation state for example for cyclically pre-selecting each of control programs in a consecutive order. Hence, in a particular simple setup, the pre-selector for example has only one pre-selector switch.
Optionally, the activator is configured for switching between at most two actuation states. However, in some examples, the activator 1s configured for switching between more than two states. The activator may for example include a first actuation state for activating a first control program of the pre-selected subset of control programs, and a second actuation state for activating a second control program of the pre-selected subset of control programs. The activator may for example include at most two activator switches. In some examples, the activator may include more than two switches. Each activator switch may have a single actuation state, such that each activator switch is associated with a respective actuation state of the activator. For example a first activator switch may have the first actuation state of the activator, and the second activator switch may have the second actuation state of the activator. Each activator switch may for example be actuatable through a respective button, or through a common, integrated, button. Execution of a first control program of a pre-selected subset of control programs may be triggered by a user-actuation of the first activator switch, and an execution of a second control program of said subset may be triggered by a user-actuation of the second activator switch. In a particular example, a third control program of said pre-selected subset may be triggered for instance by a simultaneous user-actuation of the first and the second activator switch.
The activator may also include only one actuation state for example for activating each of control programs consecutively. Hence, in a particular simple setup, the activator for example has only one activator switch. The activator switch may be actuatable through a button, such as a push-button, lever-button or rotary-button. The button is preferably mono-stable, but it can also be multi-stable.
Optionally, at least one pre-selector switch and at least one activator switch are integrated, e.g. in a single button. Optionally, all pre-
selector switches and all activator switches are integrated, e.g. In a single button.
The pre-selector and/or the activator may be integrated with a brake-lever of the bicycle. For example, a pre-selector switch may be actuatable by pivoting the brake lever in a pivot direction transverse to a pivot direction for activating the brakes.
Optionally, the control module comprises an confirmator for confirming a pre-selection of a subset of control programs. Hence, a confirmation step may be required before effectuating a pre-selection. This allows a user to remain in control of an active subset of control programs, e.g. to activate gear shift control programs, whilst navigating to another subset of control programs, e.g. to control bicycle lighting. The confirmator preferably has only actuation state.
Optionally, the pre-selector and the confirmator are integrated into a single button, for providing particular simple and compact setup. For example, the single button may include a lever-function and push-function, wherein, e.g. a subset of control programs is pre-selected using the lever- function, and confirmed using the push-function of the button.
Optionally, the sensing arrangement is so configured that the pre- selector and the confirmator are monomanually actuatable with only one finger, particularly a thumb. Optionally, the pre-selector and the confirmator are integrated into a single button.
Optionally, the control module comprises one or more sensors for sensing a state of the bicycle, its user, and/or its environment, wherein a subset of control programs is automatically pre-selectable based on the sensed state. The control module may for example comprise control logic for automatically changing the pre-selected control program based on the detected state of the bicycle, user and/or its environment. For example, the control module may comprise a speed sensor for measuring a speed of the bicycle, a power sensor for measuring an input power to the transmission, a positioning system for measuring a geographical position of the bicycle, a heart rate sensor for measuring a heart rate of the user, a temperature sensor for measuring an ambient temperature, etc.. Based on sensor data obtained from the one or more sensors, an appropriate subset of control programs is automatically pre-selected, such that the user can immediately activate and/or deactivate a control program from the automatically pre- selected subset of control programs. For example, a subset of bail-out gearshift control programs may be automatically pre-selected, in case it is detected that the user approaches a steep ascent, such that the user can immediately choose to activate e.g. a control program for rapidly shifting, e.g. with relatively large steps, to an easier gear.
Optionally, the control module comprises a default subset of control programs, wherein the control module is so configured that the default subset of control programs is automatically pre-selected upon detection of a predefined elapsed time period of inactivity of the sensing arrangement and/or upon detection of an activation of a control program. The control module may for example be configured such that after a user has preselected a subset of control programs, the control module automatically reverts to the default subset of control programs. For instance, control logic of the control module may detect an activation of a control program by the user, and, upon detection of the activation, automatically reverts to the default subset of control programs. Also, the control module may be configured to detect a lapse of a predetermined amount of time, e.g. 3 seconds, from a last user-actuation of the sensing arrangement, and may upon detection of the inactivity for at least this time period, automatically revert to the default subset the control programs.
The default subset of control programs can be selectable by a user.
The control module can be configured such that the default subset can be chosen, e.g. preprogramed, by a user, e.g. using a control app on a mobile device which can be in communication with the control module. The default subset of control programs may for example be preselected to relate to gear shifting. Hence, the control module may automatically return to the default subset of gearshift programs, e.g. after having turned on the lights of the bicycle via a subset of lighting control programs.
Optionally, the sensing arrangement is configured for being actuatable by at most two fingers of a single hand of a user while bicycling, for example by an index finger and thumb of a single hand. The pre-selector, and optionally the confirmator, may for example be actuated by the thumb, and the activator by the index finger.
Optionally, the control module comprises a visual feedback device configured for providing visual feedback to a user of currently pre-selected subset of control program, and/or an activation state of said currently pre- selected subset of control programs. The visual feedback device may for example include a display, e.g. an LCD, and/or multiple LED's, showing the user visually, e.g. the available (subsets of) control programs, the currently pre-selected subset and the activation state of the current control program.
The visual feedback device mounted to, or integrated with, the common module housing. The visual feedback device may also be formed by a bicycle computer, such as smartphone or tablet, which is connected to the sensing arrangement.
Optionally, the control module comprises one or more of a subset of gearshift control programs, a subset of lighting control programs, a subset of seat post adjustment control programs, a subset of suspension adjustment control programs, a subset of auxiliary propulsion power control programs, a subset of horn control programs, a subset of indicator control programs, and a subset of regenerative braking control programs. Each subset may for example include at most two control programs, e.g. a control program to increase, and a control program to decrease. Some subsets may for example include a single control program that is activatable and/or deactivatable, e.g. using the activator. For example a subset may include a suspension lock control program to lock a suspension of the bicycle, wherein the suspension lock program can be activated to lock the suspension and deactivated to unlock the suspension.
Optionally, the bicycle comprises a transmission and a gearshift actuator for shifting gears of the transmission, and the control module comprises an upshift control program for, with the gearshift actuator, upshifting to a higher gear and/or a downshift control program for, with the gearshift actuator, downshifting to a lower gear. The control module for example comprises a subset of control programs which subset includes the upshift control program and the downshift control program, wherein the control module is so configured that said subset of control programs is pre- selectable from the plurality of control programs with the pre-selector and that the upshift control program or the downshift control program is activatable with the activator from said pre-selected subset of control programs.
Optionally, the bicycle comprises a transmission having a first gearshift actuator and a second gearshift actuator for shifting gears of the transmission, and wherein the control module comprises a first subset of control programs for controlling only the first gear shift actuator and a second subset of control programs for controlling only the second gear shift actuator.
Optionally, the first subset includes a first upshift control program and first downshift control program for controlling the first gearshift actuator to respectively upshift and downshift, and the second subset includes a second upshift control program and a second downshift control program for controlling the second gearshift actuator to respectively upshift and downshift. The control module is for example so configured that the first subset of control programs or the second subset of control programs is pre-selectable from the plurality of control programs with the pre-selector and that the first upshift control program or the first downshift control program is activatable with the activator from the pre-selected first subset or that the second upshift control program or the second downshift control program is activatable with the activator from the pre-selected second subset.
Optionally, the bicycle comprises a transmission having a first gearshift actuator and a second gearshift actuator for shifting gears of the transmission, and the control module comprises a subset of automatic gearshift control programs, said subset including an automatic upshift control program and an automatic downshift control program for automatically selectively shifting the first and/or the second gearshift actuator to respectively upshift or downshift the transmission. The control module 1s for example so configured that the subset of automatic gearshift control programs is pre-selectable from the plurality of control programs with the pre-selector and that the automatic upshift control program or the automatic downshift control program is activatable with the activator.
Optionally, the control module is configured to detect an actuation time duration of the sensing arrangement, and activate a control program in dependence of the detected actuation time duration. For example, in case a subset of gearshift control programs is pre-selected, a relatively short actuation of the activation may cause a relatively small gear change whereas a relatively long actuation of the activation may cause a relatively large gear change.
Optionally, the control module is configured to detect an intermediate time period between consecutive actuations, and activate a control program in dependence of the detected intermediate time period. For example, in case a subset of gearshift control programs is pre-selected, a single actuation of the activation within a predefined time period may cause a relatively small gear change whereas multiple successive actuations of the activation with the predefined time-frame may cause a relatively large gear change.
According to a further aspect, a control system for controlling a plurality of bicycle actuators of a bicycle is provided. The control system comprises a first control module as described herein, the sensing arrangement of which being configured to be monomanually actuatable by a left hand of a user while bicycling. The control system further comprises a second control module as described herein, the sensing arrangement of which being configured to be monomanually actuatable by a right hand of a user while bicycling. The control system may be so configured that each of the control modules can activate all control programs of the control system.
Hence, a user may setup the control system to his preference; e.g. a righthanded user may prefer to shift gears using his/her right hand, while with his/her left hand the user can operate additional actuators, such as an electric auxiliary power source for additional propulsion. It will be appreciated that the first and second control modules need not be identical.
Another aspect provides a handlebar for a bicycle, particularly a flat-bar handlebar such as for a mountain bike, or a city bike handlebar.
The handlebar comprises a control module as described herein, or a control system as described herein wherein the first control module is arranged at a left hand grip portion of the handlebar, and the second control module is arranged at a right hand grip portion of the handlebar. The control module(s) may for instance be, at least partly, integrated with the handlebar.
An aspect further provides a method for monomanually controlling a plurality of bicycle actuators of a bicycle with only one hand while bicycling, comprising providing a control module as described herein, monomanually pre-selecting any one subset of control programs from the plurality of control programs, and monomanually, with the same hand, activating and/or deactivating any one control program of said pre-selected one subset of control programs. The method optionally includes after pre- selecting any one subset of control programs, and before activating and/or deactivating any one control program from said pre-selected one subset, confirming the pre-selection, e.g. by actuating a confirmator switch.
A bicycle is provided in a further aspect, comprising a control module as described herein.
It will be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described herein can be combined. It will particularly be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described in view of the control module apply equally to the control system, handlebar and bicycle, and vice versa. It will also be appreciated that any of aspects, features and options descried in view of the control module apply equally to the method, and vice versa.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figures 1-6 show schematic examples of a control module;
Figure 7 shows a control system;
Figure 8 shows a handlebar for a bicycle;
Figure 9 shows a bicycle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Figures 1 shows an example of a control module 10. The control module 10 comprises a processing unit 2 having a memory that stores a plurality of control programs for controlling various bicycle actuators 20.1, here three bicycle actuators 20.1, 20.2, 20.3. The plurality of control programs may be divided into subsets of control programs, each subset including one or more control programs. Each subset may for example be unique. For ease of use, each subset of control programs may include at most two control programs.
The processing unit 2 is in this example connected to all bicycle actuators 20.1 directly, in particular wirelessly, but it will be appreciated that other connection schemes are also possible. Each bicycle actuator may be controlled by one or more control programs. Each bicycle actuator may particularly have at least one subset of control programs associated therewith.
The control module 10 also comprises a sensing arrangement 3 for being actuated by a user, particularly by a single hand of the user. The sensing arrangement 3 may include one or more switches for being actuated by a user by means of one or more buttons. Herein the switches can be mechanical switches, optical switches, magnetic switches, or the like. In these examples, the sensing arrangement is configured to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar, particularly a flat bar or city bar. In these examples, the sensing arrangement is not configured to be mounted to a drop type handlebar. In these examples, the sensing arrangement 3 is provided at a right grip portion 30 of a bicycle handlebar, such that the sensing arrangement 3 is monomanually operable using only the user’s right hand, while bicycling. This sensing arrangement is monomanually operable while holding the grip portion of the handlebar. The sensing arrangement 3 is connected to the processing unit 2, e.g. wiredly. The sensing arrangement 3 is arranged to detect a user-actuation thereof by the user, and to transmit a signal to the processing unit 2 upon detection of a user-actuation. The processing unit 2 in turn selectively controls one or more of the bicycle actuators 20.1 accordingly.
The processing unit 2, and memory, may be part of a bicycle computer, e.g. a smartphone, wherein the bicycle computer is detachably connectable to the sensing arrangement.
The sensing arrangement 3 includes a pre-selector 4 for pre- selecting a preconfigured subset of control programs from the plurality of control programs. The pre-selector 4, in the example of Figure 1, includes two actuation states, one state for switching to a next subset of control programs, and another state for switching to a previous subset of control programs. In this example, the user can manually move a slider-button to navigate through the preconfigured subsets, in this case upwardly to pre- select a next subset and downwardly to pre-select a previous subset, as indicated by the arrows. A current preselection is indicated by a visual feedback device 5, here including four lights 5.1-5.4 representing four different subsets of control programs.
The sensing arrangement 3 also comprises an activator 6 for activating a particular control program in the pre-selected subset of control programs. The activator 6, here, includes two actuation states, a first state for activating a first control program of the pre-selected subset, and a second state for activating a second control program of the pre-selected subset. In the example of Figure 1, the user can manually rotate a rotary-button 6 about an axis A that corresponds to a center axis of the grip portion 30. In this case, clockwise rotation of the rotary button activates the first control program and a counter clockwise rotation of the rotary button activates the second control program. In case a pre-selected subset includes a single control program, the control unit may be so configured that any rotation direction activates and/or deactivates the single control program.
In this example, the pre-selector 4 and activator 6 are positioned such that they can be operated by the user while holding the grip portion of the handlebar, e.g. using a thumb, index finger or ring finger. Preferable the pre-selector and activator are positioned less than 10 cm, more preferably less than 6 cm, from the gripping portion of the handlebar.
In the example of Figure 1, the sensing arrangement also comprises a confirmator 7, for confirming a pre-selection made with the pre- selector. The confirmator 7 can be omitted if desired. The confirmator 7 has in this example a single actuation state, and is actuatable by a push-button.
Here the pre-selector and the confirmatory are integrated into a single slider-push-button wherein a slider-function of the button can be used for pre-selecting a subset and the push-function for confirming a pre-selection.
The control module 10 can also comprise a sensor 8, which 1s connected to the processing unit 2. The sensor 8 is arranged for measuring a state of the bicycle, the user, and/or its environment. The sensor 8 transmits a sensor signal to the processing unit 2, indicative of a state of the bicycle, user and/or environment. The processing unit 2 can include control logic to automatically pre-select an appropriate subset of control programs based on the received sensor signal.
The control module 10 in these examples comprises four subsets of control programs, indicated by lights 5.1-5.4, but it will be appreciated that the control module 10 may include more than four or less than four subsets.
The control module can particularly include a first subset of gearshift control programs for controlling a first gearshift actuator, e.g. a rear derailleur, and a second subset of gearshift control programs for controlling a second gearshift actuator, e.g. a front derailleur. Each of the first and second subsets includes an upshift and a downshift control program. Hence, a user can operate the front derailleur and the rear derailleur independently with a single hand, in this case its right hand. Alternatively, a first subset of gearshift control programs relates to controlling a rear derailleur, and a second subset of gearshift control programs relates to controlling a hub or crank gear shift device. Alternatively, a first subset of gearshift control programs relates to controlling a first actuator of a hub or crank gear shift device, and a second subset of gearshift control programs relates to controlling a second actuator of a hub or crank gear shift device.
The control module, here, also comprises a third subset of gearshift control programs for automatically shifting gears with selectively the first gearshift actuator and/or the second gearshift actuator. For instance, in view of a current gear, a next-higher gear of the transmission may require a conjunctive downshift with the first gearshift actuator and a upshift with the second gearshift actuator. An automatic upshift control program of the third subset may accordingly operate the first and second gear shift actuators synchronously. In view of another gear, a next-higher gear of the transmission may require only an upshift with the first gearshift actuator.
The automatic upshift control program controls the first and second actuators accordingly.
A fourth subset of control programs may be one or more of a subset of saddle height control programs, subset of lighting control programs, a subset of suspension adjustment control programs, a subset of auxiliary propulsion power control programs, and a subset of regenerative braking control programs, etc..
It will be appreciated that many distributions of subsets of control programs are conceivable. An alternative distribution can e.g. include a first subset of control programs associated with gear shifting. The first subset can e.g. include a first control program for shifting to the next higher gear.
The first control program can be configured to shift a first gearshift actuator, such as a rear derailleur, and/or a second gearshift device, such as a front derailleur or hub shift device, as required for achieving the next higher gear. The first subset can e.g. include a second control program for shifting to the next lower gear. The second control program can be configured to shift the first gearshift actuator, such as the rear derailleur, and/or the second gearshift device, such as the front derailleur or hub shift device, as required for achieving the next lower gear. The second subset of control programs can e.g. relate to lighting control programs. The third subset of control programs can e.g. relate to suspension adjustment control programs. The fourth subset of control programs can e.g. relate to auxiliary propulsion power control. The control module 10 can be configured such that the availability and order in which the subsets can be selected 1s configurable by a user, e.g. using a control app on a mobile device which can bein communication with the control module 10.
In the example of Figure 2, the pre-selector 4 includes a single actuation state. Here, a user can cycle through the preconfigured subsets in a consecutive order, by pressing a push-button 4 to switch to a next subset.
In this example, the activator 6 comprises 2 two push-buttons 6A, 6B. The user can manually press a first push-button 6A for activating the first control program, and manually press a second button 6B, which in this example translates into a rotary motion about the axis A, to activate the second control program.
In the example of Figure 3, the pre-selector 4 and the activator 6 are integrated into a single interface device, here a button. The single interface device includes multiple switches. A first switch 4 senses depressing of the button as a whole, and acts as the pre-selector 4 to cycle through the preconfigured subsets in a consecutive order. A second switch senses depressing of a top end of the button, and acts as a first push-button 6A of the activator 6 for activating the first control program. A third switch senses depressing of a lower end of the button, and acts as a second push- button 6B of the activator 6 for activating the second control program.
In the example of Figure 4, the pre-selector 4 and the activator 6 are integrated into a single interface device, here a button. The single interface device includes multiple switches. A first switch senses depressing of a top end of the button, and acts as a first push-button 4A of the pre- selector 4 to navigate through the preconfigured subsets, in this case upwardly to pre-select a next subset. A second switch senses depressing of a lower end of the button, and acts as a second push-button 4B of the pre- selector 4 to navigate through the preconfigured subsets, in this case downwardly to pre-select a next subset. A third switch senses depressing of the button as a whole, and acts as a push-button of the activator 6 for activating the first control program or the second control program. The first and second control programs can e.g. be toggled by depressing the push- button of the activator, i.e. repeated pressing of the push-button can alternate activation of the first and second control program. Alternatively, different depressing modes can activate the first and second control programs. For example briefly depressing the push-button (e.g. shorter than a threshold time) can activate the first control program, while longer depressing the push-button (e.g. longer than the threshold time) can activate the second control program. Alternatively singly depressing the push-button (single-click) can activate the first control program, while doubly depressing the push-button (double-click) can activate the second control program.
In the example of Figure 5, the pre-selector 4 and the activator 6 are integrated into a single interface device, here a button. The single interface device includes multiple switches. A first switch 4 senses depressing of the button as a whole, and acts as the pre-selector 4 to cycle through the preconfigured subsets in a consecutive order. A second switch senses depressing of a left end of the button, and acts as a first push-button 6A of the activator 6 for activating the first control program. A third switch senses depressing of a right end of the button, and acts as a second push- button 6B of the activator 6 for activating the second control program. In this example, a fourth switch senses depressing of a top end of the button, and acts as a third push-button 6C of the activator 6 for activating a third control program. A fifth switch senses depressing of a lower end of the button, and acts as a fourth push-button 6D of the activator 6 for activating the second control program. In this example, the first, second, third and fourth control programs may relate to the same subset. For instance, in a subset of gearshift control programs, the first control program can relate to controlling a first gearshift actuator, e.g. a rear derailleur, to shift down; the second control program can relate to controlling the first gearshift actuator, e.g. the rear derailleur, to shift up; the third control program can relate to controlling a second gearshift actuator, e.g. a front or hub derailleur, to shift down; and the fourth control program can relate to controlling the second gearshift actuator, e.g. the front or hub derailleur, to shift up. Alternatively, for instance, in a subset of gearshift control programs, the first control program can relate to controlling a system gear ratio to shift down one step; the second control program can relate to controlling the system gear ratio to shift up one step; the third control program can relate to controlling the system gear ratio to shift down multiple, e.g. two, steps; and the fourth control program can relate to controlling the system gear ratio to shift up multiple, e.g. two, steps. Alternatively, for instance, the first control program can relate to activating a first control program associated with the subset selected by the pre-selector 4; the second control program can relate to activating a second control program associated with the subset selected by the pre-selector 4; the third control program can relate to activating a first control program associated with a subset associated with gear shifting, regardless of the subset selected by the pre-selector 4; and the fourth control program can relate to activating a second control program associated with the subset associated with gear shifting, regardless of the subset selected by the pre-selector 4.
In the example of Figure 6, the pre-selector 4 and the activator 6 are integrated into a single interface device, here a button. The single interface device includes multiple switches. A first switches senses depressing of a top end of the button, and acts as a first push-button 4A of the pre-selector 4 to navigate through the preconfigured subsets, in this case upwardly to pre-select a next subset. A second switch senses depressing of a lower end of the button, and acts as a second push-button 4B of the pre- selector 4 to navigate through the preconfigured subsets, in this case downwardly to pre-select a next subset. A third switch senses depressing of a top end of the button, and acts as a first push-button 6A of the activator 6 for activating the first control program. A fourth switch senses depressing of a lower end of the button, and acts as a second push-button 6B of the activator 6 for activating the second control program.
In view of each of the example above, it applies that a single switch can be configured to activate multiple different control programs. For instance, briefly operating an activator (e.g. shorter than a threshold time) can activate a first control program, while longer operating the activator (e.g. longer than the threshold time) can activate a second control program.
Alternatively, or additionally, singly operating the activator (single-click) can activate a first control program, while doubly operating the activator (double-click) can activate a second control program. Alternatively, or additionally, lightly operating the activator (e.g. depressing a button lightly) can activate a first control program, while firmly operating the activator (e.g. depressing a button more firm, or deeper) can activate a second control program. Similarly, for instance, briefly operating the pre-selector (e.g. shorter than a threshold time) can preselect the next higher subset of control programs, while longer operating the pre-selector (e.g. longer than the threshold time) can preselect the next lower subset. Alternatively, or additionally, singly operating the pre-selector (single-click) can preselect the next higher subset, while doubly operating the selector (double-click) can preselect the next lower subset. Alternatively, or additionally, lightly operating the pre-selector (e.g. depressing a button lightly) can preselect the next lower subset, while firmly operating the pre-selector (e.g. depressing a button more firm, or deeper) can preselect the next higher subset.
In view of each of the examples above, it may apply that a particular subset is defined as default subset of control programs. The control module may be configured such that after a user has preselected a subset of control programs, the control module automatically reverts to the default subset of control programs. For instance, after the control module detects activation of a control program according to the user preselected subset, the control program may automatically revert to the default subset.
Alternatively, after lapse of a predetermined amount of time, such as 1 second, or 2 seconds, after the user has pre-selected a subset the control program may automatically revert to the default subset. As an example, the default subset of control programs may relate to gear shifting. Hence, with the default subset selected, the activator can activate control programs relating to gear shifting. The user may e.g. preselect a subset of control programs related to lighting control. After the user has activated a lighting control program, e.g. switched lights on or off, or after lapse of the predetermined amount of time, the control module reverts to the default subset. Hence, the user need not preselect the subset of control programs related to gear shifting for activating a gear shifting control program, since the control module automatically reverts to this subset in this example.
Return to the default subset can e.g. be indicated by the feedback device 5.
The control module 10 can be configured such that the default subset can be chosen, e.g. preprogramed, by a user, e.g. using a control app on a mobile device which can be in communication with the control module 10.
Figure 7 shows a schematic example of a control system 40, comprising two control modules 10L, 10R, in this case the exemplary control modules as shown in Figures 1 and 2, but any of the other example of figures 3-6 can be chosen. A left hand control module 10L corresponds to the control module of Figure 1, the sensing arrangement of which is arranged at a left grip portion 30L of a bicycle handlebar to be monomanually operated by a user’s left hand. A right hand control module 10R corresponds to the control module 10 of Figure 2, and is arranged at a right grip portion 30R of a bicycle handlebar to be monomanually operated by a user’s right hand.
The left hand 10L and right hand 10R control modules may for instance be substantially, equal but mirrored. In this example, the control system 40 shares a common processing unit 20, but 1t will be appreciated that each control module may have its own processing unit.
Figure 8 shows a handlebar 50 for a bicycle, particular a flat-bar handlebar, for a mountain bike or city bicycle, including a left hand control module 10L and a right hand control module 10R, e.g. as described in view of Figure 7. A processing unit 2, which is in this example shared by the two control modules 10L, 10R, is in this example mounted to a stem portion of the handlebar 50.
Figure 9 shows a bicycle 1000. The bicycle 1000 comprises a frame 1002 with a front fork 1005 and a rear fork 1007, as well as a front wheel and a rear wheel 1011, 1013 located in the front and rear fork respectively.
The bicycle 1000 further comprises a crank 1017, and a front chain wheel 1019. The bicycle 1000 also comprises a rear sprocket 1021 and a rear wheel hub 1022 of the rear wheel 1013, wherein a chain 1023 threads over the front chain wheel 1019 and rear sprocket 1021. In this example, the bicycle 1000 comprises a first transmission 100, which is interconnected between the crank 1017 and front chain wheel 1019, and a second transmission 200 which 1s interconnected between the rear sprocket 1021 and the rear wheel hub 1022. The first transmission 100 is operable according to multiple transmission ratios and includes a first gearshift actuator 20.1 for actuating a gear shift with the first transmission 100. The second transmission 200 is also operable according to multiple transmission ratios and includes a second gearshift actuator 20.2 for actuating a gear shift with the second transmission 200.
The bicycle in this example includes a flat-bar handlebar 50, for example as shown in Figure 8, having a right hand control module 10R as described herein. It will be appreciated that alternatively, or additionally, the bicycle can include a left hand control module 10L.
Herein, the invention is described with reference to specific examples of embodiments of the invention. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made therein, without departing from the essence of the invention. For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, alternative embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described in these separate embodiments are also envisaged.
However, other modifications, variations, and alternatives are also possible. The specifications, drawings and examples are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative sense rather than in a restrictive sense.
For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, it will be appreciated that the scope of the invention may include embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described.
In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word ‘comprising’ does not exclude the presence of other features or steps than those listed in a claim.
Furthermore, the words ‘a’ and ‘an’ shall not be construed as limited to ‘only one’, but instead are used to mean ‘at least one’, and do not exclude a plurality. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to an advantage.

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ConclusiesConclusions 1. Regelmodule voor het regelen van een veelvoud fietsactuatoren op een fiets, omvattende een geheugen met een set van een veelvoud regelprogramma's opgeslagen voor het regelen van het veelvoud fietsactuatoren, en een sensorinrichting ingericht voor het detecteren van een gebruikersactuering daarvan, waarbij de regelmodule zodanig ingericht is dat elk van het veelvoud regelprogramma's selectief activeerbaar en/of deactiveerbaar is bij een gebruikersactuering van de sensorinrichting.CLAIMS 1. Control module for controlling a plurality of bicycle actuators on a bicycle, comprising a memory with a set of a plurality of control programs stored for controlling the plurality of bicycle actuators, and a sensor device adapted to detect a user actuation thereof, the control module being arranged such is that each of the plurality of control programs is selectively activatable and/or deactivatable upon a user actuation of the sensor device. 2. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 1, waarbij de sensorinrichting ingericht is om tijdens het fietsen door een enkele hand van een gebruiker monomanueel bediend te kunnen worden.2. Control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor device is adapted to be operated monomanually by a single hand of a user while cycling. 3. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 1 of 2, waarbij de sensorinrichting ingericht is om gemonteerd te worden op een recht stuur van de fiets.A control module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sensor device is adapted to be mounted on a straight handlebar of the bicycle. 4. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de sensorinrichting ingericht is om monomanueel te bedienen terwijl een stuurgreepgedeelte van de fiets vastgehouden wordt.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor device is arranged to operate mono-manually while holding a handlebar grip portion of the bicycle. 5. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij het geheugen in een behuizing gehouden is, en de sensorinrichting op de behuizing gemonteerd is.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the memory is contained in a housing and the sensor device is mounted on the housing. 6. Regelmodule volgens één der conclusies 1-4, waarbij de sensorinrichting op een eerste behuizing gemonteerd is, en het geheugen door een tweede, afzonderlijke, behuizing gehouden is, waarbij de eerste en tweede behuizing ingericht zijn om op een stuur van de fiets gemonteerd te worden.A control module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sensor device is mounted on a first housing, and the memory is held by a second, separate, housing, the first and second housings being adapted to be mounted on a handlebar of the bicycle. to become. 7. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de set van het veelvoud regelprogramma's een eerste subset van regelprogramma’s en een tweede subset van regelprogramma’s omvat, en waarbij de regelmodule zo is ingericht dat een willekeurige van de eerste subset en tweede subset voorgeselecteerd kan worden uit het veelvoud regelprogramma’s met een voorselector van de sensorinrichting, en dat elk regelprogramma van de voorgeselecteerde eerste of tweede subset van regelprogramma’s geactiveerd en/of gedeactiveerd kan worden met een activator van de sensorinrichting.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the set of the plurality of control programs comprises a first subset of control programs and a second subset of control programs, and wherein the control module is configured such that any of the first subset and second subset can be preselected from the plurality of control programs with a preselector of the sensor device, and that each control program of the preselected first or second subset of control programs can be activated and/or deactivated with an activator of the sensor device. 8. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 7, waarbij elke subset van regelprogramma’s hoogstens twee regelprogramma’s omvat, zoals hoogstens één regelprogramma.A control module according to claim 7, wherein each subset of control programs comprises at most two control programs, such as at most one control program. 9. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 7 of 8, waarbij de voorselector ingericht is om te schakelen tussen hoogstens twee actuatietoestanden.9. Control module according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the pre-selector is adapted to switch between at most two actuation states. 10. Regelmodule volgens één der conclusies 7-9, waarbij de activator is ingericht om te schakelen tussen ten hoogste twee actuatiestoestanden.10. Control module as claimed in any of the claims 7-9, wherein the activator is adapted to switch between at most two actuation states. 11. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 7, of één der conclusies 8-10 wanneer afhankelijk van conclusie 7, waarbij de voorselector en de activator geïntegreerd zijn.A control module according to claim 7, or any one of claims 8-10 when dependent on claim 7, wherein the pre-selector and the activator are integrated. 12. Regelmodule volgens één der conclusies 7-9, omvattende een confirmator voor het bevestigen van een voorselectie van een subset van regelprogramma’s.Control module according to any one of claims 7-9, comprising a confirmator for confirming a pre-selection of a subset of control programs. 13. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 12, waarbij de voorselector en de confirmator geintegreerd zijn.The control module of claim 12, wherein the preselector and the confirmator are integrated. 14. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, omvattende een of meer sensoren voor het detecteren van een toestand van de fiets, zijn gebruiker en/of zijn omgeving, waarbij een subset van regelprogramma’s automatisch vooraf wordt voorgeselecteerd worden op basis van de gedetecteerde toestand.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more sensors for detecting a condition of the bicycle, its user and/or its environment, wherein a subset of control programs are automatically pre-selected based on the detected condition. 15. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, omvattende een standaard subset van regelprogramma’s, waarbij de regelmodule zo is ingericht dat de standaard subset van regelprogramma’s automatisch voorgeselecteerd wordt bij detectie van een vooraf gedefinieerde tijdsperiode van inactiviteit van de sensorinrichting en/of bij detectie van een activering van een regelprogramma.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a standard subset of control programs, wherein the control module is arranged such that the standard subset of control programs is automatically pre-selected upon detection of a predefined period of inactivity of the sensor device and/or upon detection of a activation of a control program. 16. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 15, waarbij de standaard subset van regelprogramma’s door een gebruiker geselecteerd kan worden.The control module of claim 15, wherein the default subset of control programs is user selectable. 17. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de sensorinrichting ingericht is om te worden geactueerd met hoogstens twee vingers van een enkele hand van een gebruiker tijdens het fietsen.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor device is arranged to be actuated with up to two fingers of a single hand of a user while cycling. 18. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, omvattende een visuele terugkoppelingsinrichting ingericht voor het verschaffen van visuele terugkoppeling aan een gebruiker van de huidige voorgeselecteerde subset van regelprogramma’s, en/of een activeringsstatus van de genoemde huidige voorgeselecteerde subset van regelprogramma’s.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a visual feedback device adapted to provide visual feedback to a user of the current preselected subset of control programs, and/or an activation status of said current preselected subset of control programs. 19. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, omvattende een haptische terugkoppelingsinrichting die is ingericht voor het verschaffen van haptische terugkoppeling aan een gebruiker van de huidige voorgeselecteerde subset van regelprogramma’s, en/of een activeringsstatus van genoemde huidige voorgeselecteerde subset van regelprogramma’s.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a haptic feedback device adapted to provide haptic feedback to a user of the current preselected subset of control programs, and/or an activation status of said current preselected subset of control programs. 20. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, omvattende één of meer van een subset van schakelregelprogramma’s, een subset van lichtregelprogramma’s, een subset van zadelpenverstelregelprogramma’s, een subset van ophangingregelprogramma’s, een subset van hulpaandrijving-vermogensregelingsprogramma's, een subset van claxonregelprogramma’s, een subset van richtingaanwijzingregelprogramma’s, en een subset van regeneratief- remenmregelprogramma's.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more of a subset of shift control programs, a subset of lighting control programs, a subset of seatpost adjustment control programs, a subset of suspension control programs, a subset of auxiliary drive power control programs, a subset of horn control programs, a subset of turn signal control programs , and a subset of regenerative braking control programs. 21. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de fiets een transmissie en een schakelactuator omvat voor het schakelen tussen versnellingen van de transmissie, en waarbij de controlemodule een opschakelregelprogramma omvat voor het, met de schakelactuator, opschakelen naar een hogere versnelling en/of een afschakelprogramma om, met de schakelactuator, af te schakelen naar een lagere versnelling.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bicycle comprises a transmission and a shift actuator for shifting between gears of the transmission, and wherein the control module comprises an upshift control program for shifting, with the shift actuator, to a higher gear and/or a down program to downshift to a lower gear with the shift actuator. 22. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de fiets een transmissie omvat met een eerste schakelactuator en een tweede schakelactuator voor het schakelen tussen versnellingen van de transmissie, en waarbij de regelmodule een eerste subset van regelprogramma’s omvat voor het regelen van slechts de eerste schakelactuator en een tweede subset van regelprogramma’s voor het regelen van slechts de tweede schakelactuator.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bicycle comprises a transmission having a first shift actuator and a second shift actuator for shifting between gears of the transmission, and wherein the control module comprises a first subset of control programs for controlling only the first shift actuator and a second subset of control programs for controlling only the second shift actuator. 23. Regelmodule volgens conclusie 22, waarbij de eerste subset een eerste opschakelregelprogramma en een eerste afschakelregelprogramma omvat voor het regelen van de eerste schakelactuator om respectievelijk op en af te schakelen, en de tweede subset een tweede opschakelregelprogramma en een tweede afschakelregelprogramma omvat, voor het regelen van de tweede schakelactuator om respectievelijk de transmissie op en af te schakelen.The control module of claim 22, wherein the first subset includes a first upshift control program and a first downshift control program for controlling the first shift actuator to upshift and downshift, respectively, and the second subset includes a second upshift control program and a second downshift control program for controlling of the second shift actuator to shift the transmission up and down respectively. 24. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de fiets een transmissie omvat met een eerste schakelactuator en een tweede schakelactuator voor het schakelen tussen versnellingen van de transmissie, en waarbij de regelmodule een subset van automatische schakelregelprogramma's omvat, waarbij de genoemde subset een automatisch opschakelregelprogramma en een automatisch afschakelregelprogramma omvat voor het automatisch selectief schakelen van de eerste en/of de tweede versnellingsactuator om respectievelijk de transmissie op of af te schakelen.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bicycle comprises a transmission having a first shift actuator and a second shift actuator for shifting between gears of the transmission, and wherein the control module comprises a subset of automatic shift control programs, said subset comprising an automatic upshift control program and includes an automatic downshift control program for automatically selectively shifting the first and/or the second gear actuator to shift the transmission up or down, respectively. 25. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de regelmodule ingericht is om een actuatietijdsduur van de sensorinrichting te detecteren, en een regelprogramma te activeren in afhankelijkheid van de gedetecteerde actuatietijdsduur.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control module is adapted to detect an actuation duration of the sensor device and to activate a control program in dependence on the detected actuation duration. 26. Regelmodule volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de regelmodule ingericht is om een tussentijdsperiode te detecteren tussen opeenvolgende actuaties, en een controleprogramma te activeren in afhankelijkheid van de gedetecteerde tussentijdsperiode.A control module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control module is adapted to detect an interval between successive actuations, and to activate a control program in dependence on the detected interval. 27. Stuur voor een fiets, in het bijzonder een recht stuur zoals voor een mountainbike, omvattende een regelmodule volgens één der conclusies 1-26, waarbij de regelmodule bij een linker of rechter greepgedeelte van het rechte stuur voorzien is.Handlebars for a bicycle, in particular a straight handlebar such as for a mountain bike, comprising a control module according to any one of claims 1-26, wherein the control module is provided at a left or right grip portion of the straight handlebar. 28. Werkwijze voor het monomanueel besturen van meerdere fietsactuatoren van een fiets met slechts één hand tijdens het fietsen, omvattende het verschaffen van een regelmodule volgens één der conclusies 1-26, het monomanueel voorselecteren van een subset van regelprogramma’s uit het veelvoud van regelprogramma’s en het monomanueel activeren en/of deactiveren van een regelprogramma van de voorgeselecteerde ene subset van regelprogramma’s.A method for monomanually controlling a plurality of bicycle actuators of a bicycle with only one hand while cycling, comprising providing a control module according to any one of claims 1-26, monomanually preselecting a subset of control programs from the plurality of control programs, and monomanual activation and/or deactivation of a control program of the preselected one subset of control programs.
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