TW201632403A - Bicycle electrical component assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle electrical component assembly is basically provided with a bicycle electrical component, a power supply unit and a power supply bracket. The bicycle electrical component includes a movable member and an electrical actuation unit. The electrical actuation unit includes an electrical actuator that is operatively coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the electrical actuation unit to supply an electrical power to the electrical actuation unit. The power supply bracket is configured to mount the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component. At least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of an electrical cable and an electrical port that is configured to be connected to an electrical cable.

Description

Bicycle electric component assembly

The present invention generally relates to a bicycle electrical assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to a bicycle electrical assembly having a power supply unit and a power supply bracket.

In recent years, some bicycles have electrical components or devices to make it easier for the occupants to operate the bicycle. Examples of such bicycle electrical components include suspensions, transmissions (e.g., transmissions, internal gear hubs, etc.) and seat tubes. Such bicycle electrical components require power from a power source, such as a hub generator and/or battery. Typically, the power supply is remotely mounted from the electrical component. Thus, the cable is routed between the electrical component and the battery along the bicycle frame. Also, such bicycle electrical components can be interconnected for communication by cable or via wireless communication. The wireless bicycle electrical component is advantageous in that cable wires connecting the bicycle electrical components to each other can be omitted.

In general, the present invention is directed to various features of a bicycle electrical assembly having a power supply unit and a power supply bracket.

As explained below, by using the bicycle electrical component of the present invention, the user has the option of attaching the power supply carrier and the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component or the power supply carrier and the power supply unit by The bicycle electrical components are separated to select the flexibility of wireless or wired communication for each of the bicycle electrical components.

In view of the state of the known technology and in accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a basic A bicycle electrical assembly assembly including a bicycle electrical component, a power supply unit, and a power supply bracket. The bicycle electrical component includes a movable member and an electrically actuated unit. The electrically actuated unit includes an electric actuator operatively coupled to the moveable member to actuate the moveable member. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply power to the electric actuation unit. The power supply bracket is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component. At least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical cable that is structurally designed to connect to the electrical cable.

In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical component assembly according to a first aspect is structurally designed such that the electrically actuated unit includes at least one of an additional cable and an additional power cord that is structurally designed to connect to the cable .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect further includes a wireless communication unit including a housing and a wireless communicator included in the housing.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical assembly according to a third aspect is structurally designed such that the wireless communication unit is detachably and reattachably supported to the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric At least one of the moving units.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical component assembly according to a fourth aspect is structurally designed such that the wireless communication unit is structurally designed to be electrically connected to the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric actuation unit. At least one of them.

In accordance with a sixth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical assembly according to the first aspect further includes a wireless communicator included in one of a power supply unit, a power supply bracket, and an electrically actuated unit.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply unit is detachably and reattachably supported to the power supply bracket.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical assembly according to a seventh aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket includes a first interface, and the power supply unit includes A second interface that is structurally designed to electrically connect to the first interface in a state in which the power supply unit is supported to the power supply carrier.

In accordance with a ninth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical assembly according to a seventh aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply unit is detachably attachable to the power supply bracket via a snap-fit structure and reattachable.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed such that the bicycle electrical component further includes a base member supporting the electrically actuated unit, and is structurally designed to secure the base member to the bicycle frame Fasteners. The power supply bracket includes a mounting portion that is structurally designed to be attached to the bicycle frame by a fastener.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the tenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket is mounted to a vertical center plane of the bicycle frame, such as a base member parallel to the bicycle frame. The upper side is disposed on the opposite side of the mounting portion of the electric actuation unit relative to the base member.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electrical assembly according to a tenth aspect is structurally designed such that the movable member includes a chain guide movably disposed relative to the base member to guide the bicycle chain.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the twelfth aspect is structurally designed such that the bicycle electric component is a front derailleur.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the twelfth aspect is structurally designed such that the bicycle electric component is a rear derailleur.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket extends from the frame-facing side of the base member and is mounted to the bicycle frame when the rear derailleur is mounted The power supply unit is supported at a position where the power supply unit is disposed mainly after the base member.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket is mounted when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame One step supports the power supply unit primarily below the base member.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket further supports the power supply mainly above the base member when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame Unit.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket further supports the power supply mainly in front of the base member when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame Unit.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket is structurally designed to be detachably and reattachably attached to the bicycle electrical component. Additional bicycle electrical components.

Other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the disclosed bicycle electrical component assembly will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following embodiments, which together with the description of the bicycle electrical component assembly Sexual embodiment.

1‧‧‧Bicycle

10‧‧‧Wireless communication system

12‧‧‧Main bicycle frame

14‧‧‧Front suspension wheel fork/bicycle electrical components

16‧‧‧ rear swing arm/sub bicycle frame

18‧‧‧After shock absorber/bicycle electrical components

20‧‧‧Adjustable seat tube/bicycle electrical components

22‧‧‧Hands

24‧‧‧ front wheel

26‧‧‧ Rear wheel

28‧‧‧Bicycle saddle/saddle

30‧‧‧Front pedal crank

32‧‧‧After sprocket box

34‧‧‧Chain

40‧‧‧Front transmission/bicycle electrical components

42‧‧‧ Rear derailleur/bicycle electrical components

44‧‧‧Bicycle code table

46‧‧‧First electrical component operating device

48‧‧‧Second electrical component operating device

50‧‧‧Power supply unit

50a‧‧‧shell

50b‧‧‧ recess

52‧‧‧Power supply bracket

52'‧‧‧Power supply bracket

54‧‧‧Bicycle electric component assembly

56‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

58A‧‧‧ first interface

58B‧‧‧Second interface

60‧‧‧ movable components

60a‧‧‧Chain guides

62‧‧‧Electrical actuation unit

64‧‧‧Base member

66‧‧‧fasteners

68‧‧‧ Connecting rod

70‧‧‧Electric actuator

74‧‧‧Printed circuit board

76‧‧‧Shell

78‧‧‧ Controller

80‧‧‧ Gear reduction unit

82‧‧‧ Output shaft

84‧‧‧Installation section

86‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

88‧‧‧arm parts

90‧‧‧Snap-fit structure

90a‧‧‧elastic latch

90b‧‧‧ recess

92‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

92a‧‧‧ Shell

94‧‧‧Snap-fit structure

94a‧‧‧elastic latch

96‧‧‧Spring loaded electrical contacts

98‧‧‧Fixed electrical contacts

150‧‧‧Power supply unit

152‧‧‧Power supply bracket

152'‧‧‧Power supply bracket

154‧‧‧Bicycle electric component assembly

156‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

160‧‧‧ movable components

160a‧‧‧Chain guides

162‧‧‧Electrical actuation unit

163‧‧‧Snap-fit structure

164‧‧‧Base member

166‧‧‧fasteners

168‧‧‧ linkage

170‧‧‧Electric actuator

184‧‧‧Installation section

186‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

186a‧‧‧Internal space

188‧‧‧arm parts

192‧‧ ‧ hinged door

196‧‧‧Fixed electrical contacts

198‧‧‧Spring loaded electrical contacts

240‧‧‧Front transmission

241‧‧‧Clamping parts

250‧‧‧Power supply unit

252‧‧‧Power supply bracket

254‧‧‧Bicycle electric component assembly

256‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

258A‧‧‧ first interface

258B‧‧‧Second interface

260‧‧‧ movable components

262‧‧‧Electrical actuation unit

264‧‧‧Base member

266‧‧‧fasteners

290‧‧‧Snap-fit structure

290a‧‧‧elastic latch

290b‧‧‧ recess

292‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

350‧‧‧Power supply unit

352‧‧‧Power supply bracket

384‧‧‧Installation section

386‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

388‧‧‧arm parts

C1‧‧‧ first connector

C2‧‧‧second connector

CP‧‧‧ vertical longitudinal center plane

PLC1‧‧‧ cable

PLC2‧‧‧ cable

PS‧‧‧Power supply

PT1‧‧‧First eDonkey

PT2‧‧‧second eDonkey

PT3‧‧‧External eDonkey

PT4‧‧‧External eDonkey

PT5‧‧‧Electricity

PT6‧‧‧Electricity

SW1‧‧‧First manual operation input member

SW2‧‧‧Second manual operation input member

Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings that form a part of this initial disclosure: Figure 1 is a plurality of bicycle electrical components (i.e., front derailleur, rear derailleur, front suspension, rear suspension, and adjustable seat tube) in accordance with a first embodiment a side view of the bicycle, each of the bicycle electrical components individually including a power supply unit supported by the power supply bracket and a wireless communication unit supported by the power supply unit to form a plurality of bicycle electrical assembly assemblies; a top view of the bicycle handlebar region of the bicycle illustrated in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a front derailleur (ie, bicycle electrical component) having the power supply unit mounted to the front derailleur via the power supply bracket illustrated in FIG. An enlarged external front view of one of the), and wherein the front derailleur has a chain guide in a retracted position; FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan view of the prior transmission illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, wherein the chain guide is back Retracted position and wherein the seat tube of the bicycle frame is shown in cross section; Figure 5 is an enlarged front elevational view of the prior transmission illustrated in Figures 1, 3 and 4, wherein the chain guide is in a retracted position and wherein the seat tube of the bicycle frame is shown in cross section; Figure 6 is Figure 1, Figure 3 Up to the front view of the enlarged front end of the transmission illustrated in Figure 5, wherein the chain guide is in the retracted position and wherein the seat tube of the bicycle frame is shown in cross section; Figure 7 is the front of the transmission illustrated in Figures 1, 3-6 Internal rear perspective view in which a portion of the outer casing of the electric actuator unit of the front derailleur is removed to reveal the internal components of the electrically actuated unit; FIG. 8 is a power supply bracket as seen along section line 8-8 of FIG. And a cross-sectional view of the power supply unit to show a wireless communication unit detachably and re-attached to the power supply unit, and wherein the plurality of portions of the battery of the power supply carrier and the outer casing of the wireless communication unit are removed To demonstrate the electrical connection therebetween when the wireless communication unit is installed in the power supply unit; FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the bicycle power including the rear transmission as the bicycle electrical component in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. An enlarged partial rear perspective view of the bicycle of FIG. 1 of the assembly, wherein the rear derailleur has a power supply unit mounted to the rear derailleur via the power supply bracket and wherein the rear derailleur has a chain guide in the extended position; 10 is an enlarged external front view of the transmission with the power supply bracket illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 9, the power supply bracket supporting the power supply unit mainly while the rear transmission is mounted to the bicycle frame The base member of the rear derailleur is rearward and primarily below; FIG. 11 is an enlarged rear elevational view of the transmission with the power supply bracket illustrated in FIGS. 1, 9, and 10, the power supply bracket Supporting the power supply unit at a position mainly rearward and mainly below the base member of the rear derailleur while the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame; Figure 12 is an enlarged rear perspective view of the power supply bracket with the power supply unit removed from the power supply bracket; Figure 13 is an enlarged partial elevational view of the power supply bracket with a portion of the power supply bracket Disassembled to show the power supply unit inside the power supply bracket; Figure 14 is an enlarged plan view of the prior transmission (i.e., one of the bicycle electrical components) according to the second embodiment, wherein the power supply unit is powered via the power supply The rack is mounted to the front derailleur such that the power supply unit and the front derailleur are disposed on opposite sides of the vertical longitudinal center plane of the bicycle; FIG. 15 is the transmission of the transmission having the alternative power supply bracket illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 9. Enlarging the external front view, the alternative power supply bracket supporting the replacement power supply unit in a forward and predominantly position above the base member of the rear derailleur while the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame; and FIG. An enlarged rear elevation view of the transmission with the power supply carrier illustrated in Figure 15, the power supply carrier is rear shifted The device is mounted to the bicycle frame while supporting the power supply unit in a position primarily forward and primarily above the base member of the rear derailleur.

Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is to be construed as being limited by the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Referring initially to Figure 1, a bicycle 1 equipped with a wireless communication system 10 in accordance with a first embodiment is illustrated. In Fig. 1, the bicycle 1 is a double suspension (off-road) bicycle. However, the wireless communication system 10 discussed herein is not limited to the illustrated bicycle, but may be suitable for other types of bicycles, such as road bicycles with racing handles.

The bicycle 1 includes a main bicycle frame 12, a front suspension wheel fork 14 (ie, a bicycle front suspension), a rear swing arm or sub-bike frame 16, a rear shock absorber 18 (ie, a bicycle rear suspension), and Adjust the seat tube 20. A handle 22 is secured to the top of the front suspension wheel fork 14 to operate the bicycle 1. The lower end of the front suspension wheel fork 14 rotatably supports the front wheel 24. The rear swing arm 16 is pivotally mounted to the main bicycle frame 12 and rotatably supports the rear wheel 26. The bicycle saddle or saddle 28 is mounted to an adjustable seat tube 20 that is adjustably mounted to the main bicycle frame 12. The bicycle 1 further includes a transmission system having a front pedal crank 30, a rear sprocket box 32, and a chain 34. The bicycle 1 further includes a front derailleur 40 and a rear derailleur 42 for varying the speed of the transmission system. The front derailleur 40 is mounted on the main bicycle frame 12 and the rear derailleur 42 is mounted on the rear swing arm 16.

In the illustrated embodiment, front suspension wheel fork 14, rear shock absorber 18, adjustable seat tube 20, front derailleur 40, and rear derailleur 42 are examples of bicycle electrical components that are adjustable between at least two modes of operation. . Thus, in some examples herein, front suspension wheel fork 14, rear suspension 18, adjustable seat tube 20, front derailleur 40, and rear derailleur 42 will be collectively referred to as bicycle electrical components. As explained below, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are structurally designed for use in both wireless communication and wired communication.

In Figure 1, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are configured for wireless communication. Since bicycle electrical components such as bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 as described herein are well known in the bicycle art, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 will only be discussed. The degree to which the modifications of the present invention are performed are required. Moreover, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are not limited to the electric bicycle assemblies and specific configurations disclosed herein. Rather, the wireless communication system 10 can have any combination of bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 and other bicycle electrical components (not shown) as desired and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 2, the handle 22 is provided with a bicycle computer 44, a first electrical component operating device 46, and a second electrical component operating device 48. The bicycle code table 44, the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 form the control front suspension wheel fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seat tube 20, the front derailleur 40 and the rear of the wireless communication system 10. change The control portion of the operation of the speeder 42. Bicycle 10 further includes numerous other components that are typically mounted on a bicycle but are not associated with the wireless communication system 10 discussed herein.

As seen in Figure 2, the first electrical component operating device 46 includes a first manually operated input member SW1 and the second electrical component operating device 48 includes a second manually operated input member SW2. The first manual operation input member SW1 and the second manual operation input member SW2 can be used to control one or both of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. At least one of the input members SW1 and SW2 may include a wireless transmitter for transmitting a wireless signal, such as a shift signal, to the wireless communication unit of the present invention and/or receiving the wireless signal. Therefore, the wireless communication unit of the input members SW1 and SW2 can be a two-way wireless communication unit that performs two-way wireless communication using a wireless receiver and a wireless transmitter.

Here, the bicycle code table 44 may also include wirelessly transmitting signals and data to the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40 based on operational signals from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48, and 42 and/or a wireless communication unit (not shown) that receives the signals and data. Therefore, the wireless communication unit of the bicycle code table 44 is a two-way wireless communication unit that performs two-way wireless communication using a wireless receiver and a wireless transmitter. In the illustrated embodiment, the wireless communication units of input members SW1 and SW2 and bicycle code table 44 include their own power source (eg, a battery). In an embodiment of the invention, the wireless communication unit of bicycle code table 44 can be used for wireless communication with other devices, such as smart phones or personal computers, for, for example, updating and storing in bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, Firmware in memory in one or more of 40 and 42. However, the bicycle code table 44 can be omitted from the bicycle 1 when needed and/or desired.

The wireless control signals of the wireless communication units of input components SW1 and SW2 may be radio frequency (RF) signals or any other type of signal suitable for wireless communication as used in the bicycle technology field. It should also be understood that the wireless communication units of input members SW1 and SW2 can transmit signals at specific frequencies and/or with identifiers (such as specific code) to distinguish between wireless control signals and other wireless control signals. In this way, the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40 And 42 can identify which control signals are active and which control signals are not. For example, the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42 can identify which control signals are upshift signals and which control signals are downshift signals. Therefore, the front derailleur 40 can ignore the control signal of the rear derailleur 42 and the rear derailleur 42 can ignore the control signal of the front derailleur 40.

Alternatively, the wireless communication unit of input member SW1 can be wirelessly paired with front derailleur 40 to establish wireless communication therebetween. Again, the wireless communication unit of input member SW2 can be wirelessly paired with rear derailleur 42 to establish wireless communication therebetween. In this manner, the front derailleur 40 can be controlled only by the wireless control signals from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW1 and the rear derailleur 42 can be controlled only by the wireless control signals from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW2. Alternatively, the two wireless communication units of the input members SW1 and SW2 may be wirelessly paired with one of the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42. In this condition, the rear derailleur 42 can be wirelessly paired with the front derailleur 40. In this manner, for example, the rear derailleur 42 can be operated by a wireless signal from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW1 for upshifting and operated by a wireless signal from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW2 for downshifting . In addition, if the rear derailleur 42 simultaneously receives wireless signals from the two wireless communication units of the input members SW1 and SW2, the rear derailleur 42 does not move and can transmit wireless signals to the front derailleur 40 to operate the front derailleur 40.

The bicycle code table 44 is programmed to selectively output wireless control signals to selectively control the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40 and 42. More specifically, the bicycle code table 44 includes a suspension adjustment program, a seat tube adjustment program, and a shift program stored in the memory. The bicycle code table 44 is configured such that the user can select the suspension adjustment mode, the seat tube adjustment mode, and the shift mode. In the suspension adjustment mode, the operation signals output from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 are used by the bicycle code table 44 to be based on the suspension adjustment program stored in the memory of the bicycle code table 44. One or both of the front suspension wheel fork 14 and the rear suspension 18 are selectively controlled. In the seat tube adjustment mode, the operation signals output from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 are by bicycle The code table 44 is used to selectively control the adjustable seat tube 20 based on a seat tube adjustment program stored in the memory of the bicycle code table 44. In the shift mode, the operational signals output from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 are used by the bicycle code table 44 to be based on the shifting program stored in the memory of the bicycle code table 44. One or both of the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42 are selectively controlled.

In the illustrated bicycle 1, each of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 is provided with its own individual power source that minimizes the need to guide the cable along the bicycle frame 12. Preferably, however, as explained below, each of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 is structurally designed such that the user can select to attach the power supply carrier and the power supply unit to The bicycle electrical component or separates the power supply carrier and power supply unit from the bicycle electrical component to select wireless or wired communication for each of the bicycle electrical components. If the user selects wired communication by selecting to separate the power supply carrier and the power supply unit from the bicycle electrical component, the at least one power supply can be utilized by the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 Both are shared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of power supplies.

For the sake of brevity, the following description will focus primarily on the power supplies provided to the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42. Of course, it will be apparent from the present invention that bicycle electrical components 14, 18 and 20 are equipped with similar power supplies having similar constructions but having been modified for the particular configuration of the particular components. Alternatively, at least two of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 can share power via a cable PLC as described below.

Turning now to Figures 3 through 8, the front derailleur 40 will now be discussed in greater detail. Here, the front derailleur 40 is provided with a power supply unit 50 and a power supply bracket 52 to form a bicycle electrical assembly 54. Accordingly, the bicycle electrical assembly assembly 54 includes a bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 40), a power supply unit 50, and a power supply bracket 52. Power supply unit 50 includes a built-in PLC unit that transmits and/or receives data. The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 40) further includes a wireless communicator 56 supported on power supply unit 50. no The line communicator 56 is configured to wirelessly receive a shift signal and transmit one of the bicycle code table 44 and/or the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 or other bicycle electrical component (eg, Position information and/or operational data of the rear derailleur 42). Although the wireless communicator 56 is illustrated as being included in the power supply unit 50, it will be apparent from the present invention that the wireless communicator 56 can be included in the power supply unit, the power supply carrier, and the front derailleur 40. Within any of the moving units.

As explained below, the power supply unit 50 is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket 52. Preferably, the power supply unit 50 forms an electrical connection with the power supply bracket 52, and the power supply unit 50 is mounted in the power supply bracket 52. In particular, as best seen in Figures 4 and 8, the power supply carrier 52 includes a first interface 58A, and the power supply unit 50 includes a structural design to support the power supply to the power supply unit 50. A second interface 58B electrically connected to the first interface 58A in the state of the holder 52. In this manner, power supply bay 52 can be used to make power line communications. Here, the first interface 58A is formed by a pair of fixed electrical contacts (only one of which is shown in FIG. 8), and the second interface 58B is formed by a pair of spring loaded electrical contacts (only one of which is shown in FIG. 8). . However, the first interface 58A and the second interface 58B can be any suitable electrical interface that electrically transfers power therebetween. For example, the first interface 58A and the second interface 58B may be such that the metal electrical contacts of the electrical connectors do not produce physical electrical connections (contactless connectivity) for both contactless power and contactless data. Contact the electrical connector. Of course, other types of physical electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the first interface 58A and the second interface 58B.

The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 40) further includes a moveable member 60 and an electrically actuated unit 62. The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 40) further includes a base member 64 for supporting the electrically actuated unit 62. The electric actuation unit 62 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 50 by a cable line PLC1 for receiving power. The electric actuation unit 62 also communicates with the wireless communicator 56 by utilizing power line communication via the cable PLC1. In other words, signals or commands from the wireless communicator 56 can be transmitted to the electrically actuated unit 62 via the cable PLC1 and from Signals or commands from the electrical actuation unit 62 can be transmitted to the wireless communicator 56 via the cable PLC1.

In the case of the front derailleur 40, as seen in Figure 8, the power supply unit 50 includes a housing 50a that houses a power source PS. The power source PS can be any suitable power source, such as a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, a fuel cell, and the like. The power supply unit 50 has a first power PT1 and the electric actuation unit 62 has a second power PT2. The cable PLC1 interconnects the power supply unit 50 and the electric actuation unit 62. In detail, the cable PLC1 has a first connector C1 inserted into the first battery PT1 and a second connector C2 inserted into the second battery PT2. The term "electric" as used herein means an electrical connection that mechanically and electrically joins an electrical conductor to other conductors or terminals or cable wires of the device. In other words, the term "electrical" itself does not include only terminals or electrical contacts. The cable PLC is a power line communication cable for transferring power and transmitting control signals.

When the cable PLC1 is preferably insertable into both the power supply unit 50 and the electric actuation unit 62. As will be apparent from the present invention, the cable PLC1 can be electrically connected to the power supply unit 50 or the electric actuation unit 62 in a non-releasable manner. Alternatively, the cable PLC1 may be electrically connected to both the power supply unit 50 and the electric actuation unit 62 in a non-releasable manner.

As seen in Figure 4, the power supply unit 50 is also preferably provided with an additional power PT3 that can be connected to the remote electrical component and/or remote power source as desired. For example, the additional power PT3 can be coupled to the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 and the bicycle code table 44 and/or the rear derailleur 42 by additional cable lines (shown in phantom). One of the devices (not shown) causes the shift signal to be transmitted to the electrically actuated unit 62 from the remote electrical component and/or the remote power source via power line communication.

Similarly, as seen in Figure 4, the power supply bay 52 is also preferably provided with an additional power port PT4 that can be connected to the remote electrical component and/or remote power source as desired. For example, the additional power PT4 can be coupled to the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 and the bicycle code table 44 and/or the rear derailleur 42 by additional cable lines (shown in phantom). One of the devices (not shown) causes the shift signal to be transmitted to the electrically actuated unit 62 from the remote electrical component and/or the remote power source via power line communication. In any event, preferably, at least one of the power supply unit 50 and the power supply carrier 52 includes at least one of a cable and an electrical cable that is structurally designed to connect to the electrical cable. Also preferably, the electrically actuated unit 62 includes at least one of an additional cable and an additional power cord that is structurally designed to connect to the cable. In this manner, the front derailleur 40 can be selectively configured to receive shift signals wirelessly or via a cable.

Since the bicycle electrical component is the front transmission in the bicycle electrical assembly assembly 54, the movable member 60 includes a chain guide 60a that is movably disposed relative to the base member 64 to guide the bicycle chain 34. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40) further includes a fastener 66 that is structurally designed to secure the base member 64 to the bicycle frame 12. Here, the fastener 66 is a fixing bolt. As seen in Figures 5 and 6, the chain guide 60a can be operatively coupled to the electrically actuated unit 62 by a link 68 to be between the first (retracted) position and the second (extended) position. The chain guide 60a is moved. Further, the chain guide 60a is pivotally supported on the base member 64 via a link 68.

As seen in FIG. 7, the electrically actuated unit 62 includes an electric actuator 70 that is operatively coupled to the moveable member 60 to actuate the moveable member 60. Accordingly, the electric actuator 70 is structurally designed to actuate (ie, move) the chain guide 60a of the movable member 60 to move the chain 34 between the front sprockets. In the front derailleur 40, the electric actuator 70 is a reversible electric motor such that the chain guide 60a of the movable member 60 is movable back and forth relative to the bicycle frame 12 in the lateral direction. The electric actuator 70 is disposed in the outer casing 76 of the electric actuation unit 62. The outer casing 76 is mounted on the base member 64.

The electrically actuated unit 62 further includes a printed circuit board 74 disposed in the outer casing 76 and electrically coupled to the electrical actuator 70. The electrically actuated unit 62 also has an electrical pole PT2 that is electrically coupled to the printed circuit board 74. The first power port PT2 is structurally designed for detachable and reattachable to connect the electrical connections of the cable PLC. The electric 埠 PT2 includes, for example, a cable PLC for receiving A connector or a cylindrical connector inserted into the connector of the cable PLC. Alternatively, the power PT2 includes a hole for receiving a connector of the cable PLC. The power supply unit 50 is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit 62 to supply power to the electric actuation unit 62. The electrically actuated unit 62 further includes a controller 78 disposed on the printed circuit board 74. The controller 78 includes a central processing unit (CPU). Preferably, the electrically actuated unit 62 further includes one or more storage devices, such as ROM (read only memory) devices, RAM (random access memory) devices, and/or flash memory devices. Controller 78 is programmed to access storage devices that can be located on printed circuit board 74.

Still referring to FIG. 7, the electric actuation unit 62 further includes a gear reduction unit 80 coupled to the output shaft of the electric actuator 70 for transmitting rotational motion of the output shaft of the electric actuator 70 via the linkage 68. The pivotal movement of the gear reduction unit to the chain guide 60a. As seen in Figures 5 and 6, the gear reduction unit 80 has an output shaft 82 that is coupled to the link 68A for moving the link 68 and thus moving the chain guide 60a. A position sensor (not shown) is supplied to the gear reduction unit 80 for detecting the amount of rotational motion output by the gear reduction unit 80. The printed circuit board 74 includes an actuator (motor) driver (not shown) for controlling the electric actuator 70 and a position detecting circuit for determining the amount of rotational motion outputted by the gear reduction unit 80 (not shown). ). Position sensors, actuator (motor) drivers, and position detection circuits are well known in the art of bicycle technology, and thus will not be discussed herein.

Referring to Figures 3, 4 and 8, the power supply carrier 52 will now be discussed in greater detail. The power supply bracket 52 is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit 50 to the bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40). Here, the power supply bracket 52 is attached to both the bicycle frame 12 and the front derailleur 40 by fasteners 66. In particular, the power supply bracket 52 includes a mounting portion 84 that is structurally designed to be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 by fasteners 66. The power supply bracket 52 is also structurally designed to be detachably and reattachable to an additional bicycle electrical component other than the bicycle electrical component. In particular, the power supply bracket 52 is also structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to the seat by the same fastener and/or another fastener for securing the seat tube 20 to the bicycle frame 12. Tube 20. Therefore, as seen in Figure 1, the power supply The bracket 52' is attached to the seat tube 20 by the same fastener and/or another fastener for fastening the seat tube 20 to the bicycle frame 12. The power supply bracket 52' is identical to the power supply bracket 52. Therefore, the power supply bracket 52' contains the same power supply unit (not shown) as the power supply unit 50 for supplying power to the seat tube 20.

The power supply bracket 52 further includes a battery receiving member 86 and an arm member 88. The arm member 88 extends between the battery receiving member 86 and the mounting portion 84. In the situation of the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 4, the power supply unit 50 is detachable via a pair of snap-fit structures 90 and reattachable to the power supply bracket 52. Here, as seen in FIG. 4, each of the snap-fit structures 90 includes a resilient latch 90a disposed on the power supply unit 50 and a recess 90b formed in the power supply bracket 52. Alternatively, the power supply unit 50 and the power supply bracket 52 may be structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to each other via a single snap-fit structure as needed and/or desired. Additionally, the power supply unit 50 can be structurally designed to be detachable via a fastener such as a screw and reattachable to the power supply bracket 52.

Referring to Figures 4 and 8, in the condition of the front derailleur 40, the wireless communicator 56 is contained within the recess 50b of the outer casing 50a of the power supply unit 50. Alternatively, the wireless communicator 56 can be included in any of the power supply unit 50, the power supply bracket 52, and the electrical actuation unit 62. Here, in the condition of the front derailleur 40, the bicycle electrical assembly 54 further includes a wireless communication unit 92 that includes a housing 92a. The wireless communicator 56 is contained within the housing 92a. Preferably, as illustrated, the outer casing 92a of the wireless communication unit 92 is detachable via a snap fit structure 94 and can be reattached to the power supply unit 50. Here, the snap fit structure 94 includes a resilient latch 94a disposed on the outer casing 92a of the wireless communication unit 92 and a recess 94b formed in the outer casing 50a of the power supply unit 50. In this embodiment, the outer casing 92a is a separate member from the outer casing 50a. Alternatively, the housing 50a may contain a power source PS along with a wireless communicator 56. Additionally, the wireless communicator can be structurally designed to be detachably and re-attachable within the power supply bracket 152 or the electrically actuated unit 62.

Also, the wireless communication unit 92 is structurally designed to be electrically connected to the power supply unit 50. As illustrated in FIG. 8, power supply unit 50 and wireless communication unit 92 have mating electrical interfaces for transmitting power from power source PS of power supply unit 50 to wireless communication unit 92. In the illustrated electrical interface, the power supply PS of the power supply unit 50 is provided with a pair of spring loaded electrical contacts 96, and the wireless communication unit 92 is provided with a pair of fixed electrical contacts 98. However, the interface can be any suitable dielectric interface that electrically transfers power therebetween. For example, the interface can be a contactless electrical connector in which the metal electrical contacts that mate with the electrical connectors do not create a physical electrical connection (contactless connectivity) for contactless power and contactless data. Of course, other types of physical electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the interface between the power supply unit 50 and the wireless communication unit 92.

Turning now to Figures 9 through 11, the rear derailleur 42 will now be discussed in greater detail. Here, the rear derailleur 42 is provided with a power supply unit 150 and a power supply bracket 152 to form a bicycle electrical assembly 154. Accordingly, bicycle electrical component assembly 154 includes a bicycle electrical component (ie, rear derailleur 42), a power supply unit 150, and a power supply bracket 152. As explained below, the power supply unit 150 is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket 152. The bicycle electrical component (i.e., rear derailleur 42) further includes a wireless communicator 156 for receiving a shift signal and transmitting positional data and/or operational data.

Referring to FIG. 9, in the condition of the rear derailleur 42, the wireless communicator 156 is disposed on the electric actuation unit 162. In detail, the wireless communicator 156 is disposed inside the wireless communication unit 192. Preferably, the wireless communication unit 192 is snap-fitted to the electrically actuated unit 162 by a snap-fit structure 163 such that the wireless communicator 156 is detachable and reattachable to the electrically actuated unit 162. Alternatively, the wireless communicator 156 can be structurally designed to be detachably and non-removably contained within the power supply carrier 152, the power supply unit 150, or the electrically actuated unit 162.

The bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42) further includes a moveable member 160 and an electrically actuated unit 162. The bicycle electrical component (ie, rear derailleur 42) further includes support for The base member 164 of the electric actuation unit 162. The electric actuation unit 162 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 150 by a cable line PLC2 for receiving power. The electric actuation unit 162 also communicates with the wireless communicator 156 by utilizing power line communication via the cable PLC2. In other words, signals or commands from the wireless communicator 156 can be transmitted to the electrical actuation unit 162 via the cable PLC2 and signals or commands from the electrically actuated unit 162 can be transmitted to the wireless communicator 156 via the cable PLC2. As discussed above, the cable PLC2 is identical to the cable PLC1, and thus the cable PLC2 can be inserted into both the power supply unit 150 and the electrically actuated unit 162.

Since the bicycle electrical component is a rear transmission in the bicycle electrical assembly 154, the movable member 160 includes a chain guide 160a that is movably disposed relative to the base member 164 to guide the bicycle chain 34. The chain guide 160a is pivotally mounted on the P-shaft and includes two pulleys rotatably mounted between a pair of guide disks. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42) further includes a fastener 166 that is structurally designed to secure the base member 164 to the sub-bike frame 16. Here, the fastener 166 is a fixing bolt. As seen in Figure 11, the moveable member 160 can be operatively coupled to the electrically actuated unit 162 by a link 168 to move the chain guide between the first (retracted) position and the second (expanded) position. Piece 160a. Further, the chain guide 160a is pivotally supported on the base member 164 via a link 168.

As seen in FIG. 10, the electrically actuated unit 162 includes an electric actuator 170 that is operatively coupled to the moveable member 160 to actuate the moveable member 160. Accordingly, the electric actuator 170 is structurally designed to actuate (ie, move) the chain guide 160a of the movable member 160 to move the chain 34 between the rear sprockets. In the rear derailleur 42, the electric actuator 170 is a reversible electric motor such that the chain guide 160a of the movable member 160 is movable back and forth relative to the sub-bike frame 16 in the lateral direction.

Power supply unit 150 and power supply bracket 152 will now be discussed in greater detail. Power supply unit 150 can be any suitable power source, such as a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, a fuel cell, and the like. Accordingly, the power supply bracket 152 is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit 150 to the bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42). Here, the power supply The keeper bracket 152 is attached to both the sub-bike frame 16 and the rear derailleur 42 by fasteners 166. The power supply bracket 152 is also structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to an additional bicycle electrical component other than the bicycle electrical component. In particular, the power supply bracket 152 is also structurally designed to be detachable and re attachable by one of the fasteners used to secure one of the ends of the rear shock absorber 18 to the sub-bike frame 16. The ground is attached to the rear shock absorber 18. Thus, as seen in FIG. 1, the power supply bracket 152' is attached to the rear shock absorber 18 by the same fastener used to secure the rear shock absorber 18 to the bicycle frame 12. The power supply bracket 152' is the same as the power supply bracket 152. Accordingly, the power supply bracket 152' contains the same power supply unit (not shown) as the power supply unit 150 for supplying power to the rear shock absorber 18. In addition, the power supply unit 150 is also structurally designed to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply bracket 52, which is mounted to a bicycle electrical component that is different from the rear derailleur 42 One of the front derailleurs 40.

In particular, the power supply bracket 152 includes a mounting portion 184 that is structurally designed to be attached to the sub-bike frame 16 by fasteners 166. The power supply bracket 152 further includes a battery receiving component 186 and an arm component 188. The arm member 188 extends between the battery receiving member 186 and the mounting portion 184. In the situation of the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 9-13, the power supply unit 150 is detachably and re-attached by the hinged door 192 to remain in the interior space 186a of the battery receiving member 186 of the power supply bracket 152. in.

As seen in FIGS. 9-11, while the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 152 is in a position primarily rearward and primarily below the base member of the rear derailleur 42. The power supply unit 150 is supported. In particular, the power supply bracket 152 extends from the frame-facing side of the base member 164 and is disposed rearwardly of the base member 164 while the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16 The power supply unit 150 is supported at the location. The term "mainly backward" as used herein means more than fifty percent of the rearward placement. In other words, the power supply unit 150 is disposed such that more than 50% of the power supply unit 150 is at the base Member 164 is backward. While the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 152 further supports the power supply unit 150 primarily below the base member 164. The term "mainly below" as used herein means that more than fifty percent are placed below. In other words, the power supply unit 150 is positioned such that more than fifty percent of the power supply unit 150 is below the base member 164.

Although the wireless communication unit 192 is mounted on the electrical actuation unit 162, it will be apparent from the present invention that the wireless communication unit 192 can be detachably and reattachably supported to the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and At least one of the electrically actuated units. In any event, the wireless communication unit 192 is structurally designed to be electrically coupled to at least one of a power supply unit, a power supply carrier, and an electrical actuation unit.

As seen in FIG. 12, the power supply unit 150 is removable and remountable within the power supply bracket 152. The power supply unit 150 and the power supply bracket 152 have mating electrical interfaces for transmitting power from the power supply unit 150 to the power supply bracket 152. In the illustrated electrical interface, power supply bracket 152 is provided with a pair of fixed electrical contacts 196, and power supply unit 150 is provided with a pair of spring loaded electrical contacts 198. However, the interface can be any suitable dielectric interface that electrically transfers power therebetween. For example, the interface can be a contactless electrical connector in which the metal electrical contacts that mate with the electrical connectors do not create a physical electrical connection (contactless connection) for both contactless power and contactless data. Of course, other types of physical electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the interface between the power supply unit 150 and the power supply bracket 152.

Turning now to Figure 14, the front derailleur 240 will now be discussed in accordance with a second embodiment. As discussed above, the configuration of the front derailleur 240 is the same as that of the front derailleur 40 except that the front derailleur 240 is mounted to the seat tube of the bicycle frame 12 using the clamping members 241. Therefore, the front derailleur 240 will only be briefly discussed herein.

Similar to the first embodiment, the front derailleur 240 is provided with a power supply unit 250 and a power supply bracket 252 to form a bicycle electrical assembly 254. Here, the power supply list The element 250 is mounted to the front derailleur 240 via the power supply bracket 252 such that the front derailleur 240 and the power supply unit 250 are disposed on opposite sides of the vertical longitudinal center plane CP of the bicycle frame 12. Power supply unit 250 includes a built-in PLC unit that transmits and/or receives data. The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 40) further includes a wireless communicator 256 supported on a power supply bay 252. The wireless communicator 256 is configured to wirelessly receive a shift signal and transmit positional information from at least one of the rear derailleur 42, the bicycle code table 44, the first electrical component operating device 46, and the second electrical component operating device 48 and/or Or operational data.

Preferably, the power supply unit 250 forms an electrical connection with the power supply bracket 252 while the power supply unit 250 is installed in the power supply bracket 252. In detail, the power supply bracket 252 includes a first interface 258A, and the power supply unit 250 includes a structural design to the first interface 258A in a state where the power supply unit 250 is supported to the power supply bracket 252. The second interface 258B is electrically connected. In this manner, power supply bay 252 can be used to make power line communications. Here, the first interface 258A is formed by a pair of fixed electrical contacts, and the second interface 258B is formed by a pair of spring loaded electrical contacts. However, the first interface 258A and the second interface 258B can be any suitable electrical interface that electrically transfers power therebetween. For example, the first interface 258A and the second interface 258B may be physical electrical connections (contactless connectivity) in which the metal electrical contacts of the mating electrical connectors do not produce contactless power and contactless data. Contactless electrical connectors. Of course, other types of physical electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the first interface 258A and the second interface 258B.

The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 240) further includes a moveable member 260 and an electrically actuated unit 262. The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 240) further includes a base member 264 for supporting the electrically actuated unit 262. Here, the cable PLC1 of the first embodiment is used to connect the electric actuation unit 262 to the power supply unit 250. Specifically, the first connector C1 of the cable PLC1 is inserted into the power PT5 of the power supply bracket 252, and the cable The second connector C2 of the PLC 1 is inserted into the power PT6 of the electric actuation unit 262. Accordingly, the cable line PLC1 interconnects the power supply unit 250 to the electric actuation unit 262 via the power supply bracket 252.

The electric actuation unit 262 also communicates with the wireless communicator 256 by utilizing power line communication via the cable PLC1. In other words, signals or commands from wireless communicator 256 can be transmitted to electrical actuation unit 262 via cable PLC1, and signals or commands from electrical actuation unit 262 can be transmitted to wireless communicator 256 via cable PLC1.

Since the bicycle electrical component is the previous transmission in the bicycle electrical component assembly 254, the movable member 260 includes a chain guide 260a that is movably disposed relative to the base member 264 to guide the bicycle chain 34. The bicycle electrical component (ie, front derailleur 240) further includes a fastener 266 that is structurally designed to secure the base member 264 to the bicycle frame 12. Here, the fastener 266 is a fixing bolt.

Again, the power supply unit 250 is detachable via a pair of snap fit structures 290 and can be reattached to the power supply bracket 252. Here, each of the snap fit structures 290 includes a resilient latch 290a disposed on the power supply unit 250 and a recess 290b formed in the power supply bracket 252.

As viewed in a direction parallel to the vertical center plane CP of the bicycle frame 12 mounted to the base member 264 of the bicycle frame 12, the power supply bracket 252 is disposed in the mounting portion of the electrically actuated unit 262 relative to the base member 264. Opposite side. Therefore, it is easier to avoid interference of the power supply unit 250 with the leg of the occupant during pedaling as compared with the first embodiment.

In this second embodiment, the wireless communicator 256 is disposed within a wireless communication unit 292 that is releasably mounted to the power supply bay 252. Preferably, the wireless communication unit 292 is snap-fitted to the electric actuation unit 262 by a snap-fit structure that is identical to the snap-fit structure 94 such that the wireless communicator 256 is detachable and re-attached Attached to the electrical actuation unit 262.

Turning now to Figures 15 and 16, the rear derailleur 42 is provided with a power supply unit 350 and supports the power supply unit 350 in the forward direction of the base member 164 primarily at the rear derailleur when the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16. And a power supply bracket 352 that is primarily in a position above it. Power supply unit 350 can be any suitable power source, such as a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, a fuel cell, and the like. Accordingly, the power supply bracket 352 is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit 350 to the bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42). Here, the power supply bracket 352 includes a mounting portion 384 that is structurally designed to be attached to the sub-bike frame 16 by fasteners 366. The power supply bracket 352 further includes a battery receiving member 386 and an arm member 388. The arm member 388 extends between the battery receiving member 386 and the mounting portion 384. In the condition of the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 15 and 16, the power supply unit 350 is detachably retractable by the hinged door 390 and reattached to the interior of the battery receiving member 386 of the power supply bracket 352.

While the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 352 supports the power supply unit 350 in a position primarily forward and primarily above the base member 164 of the rear derailleur 42. In detail, the power supply bracket 352 extends from the frame-facing side of the base member 164 and while the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, in which the power supply unit 350 is primarily disposed before the base member 164 The power supply unit 350 is supported at the location. The term "mainly forward" as used herein means placement at a forward ratio of more than fifty. In other words, the power supply unit 350 is positioned such that more than fifty percent of the power supply unit 350 is tied in the forward direction of the base member 164. While the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 352 further supports the power supply unit 350 primarily above the base member 164. The term "mainly above" as used herein means that it is placed more than fifty percent above. In other words, the power supply unit 350 is positioned such that more than fifty percent of the power supply unit 350 is tied over the base member 164.

In understanding the scope of the invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives as used herein The terminology is intended to be an elaboration of the terms, elements, components, groups, integers and/or steps, but does not exclude other open terms that do not state the existence of the features, elements, components, groups, integers and/or steps. The foregoing also applies to words having similar meanings such as the terms "including", "having" and their derivatives. Also, the terms "parts", "sections", "parts", "components" or "components", when used in the singular, may have the meaning of a single component or a plurality of components.

As used herein, the following directional terms "facing the frame side", "non-facing side", "forward", "backward", "front", "back", "up", "down", "above" , "below", "upward", "down", "top", "bottom", "side", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical" and "horizontal" and any other similar directional terminology Refers to the direction of the bicycle in the upright driving position and equipped with the bicycle electrical assembly. Thus, such directional terminology as used to describe a bicycle electrical component assembly should be interpreted relative to a bicycle that is in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface and that is equipped with a bicycle electrical assembly. The terms "left" and "right" are used to indicate "right" when referring to the right side from the rear of the bicycle, and "left" when viewing from the left side of the bicycle.

Also, it should be understood that although the terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various components, such components are not limited by such terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, for example, a first component discussed above could be termed a second component and a second component could be termed a first component without departing from the teachings of the invention. The term "attach" as used herein encompasses a structural design in which an element is directly fastened to another element by attaching the element directly to another element; the element is attached to another by attaching the element to another The structural design of the intermediate member of the component is indirectly fastened to the other component; and the structural design of one component integral with the other component (ie, one component is substantially part of another component). This definition also applies to words of similar meaning such as "joining", "connecting", "coupling", "installation", "combination", "fixed" and their derivatives. "The term "removably attached" as used herein is as follows Structural design: an element is directly attached to another element by attaching the element directly to another element while the element can be detached from the other element without damage to the structural design; and the element is indirectly attached to the other element via the intermediate member. At the same time, the component can be detached from the other component and the intermediate component without damage to the structural design. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings such as "removably joined", "detachably connected", "detachably coupled", "detachably mounted", "detachably combined", "may Demolition and fixing and its derivatives. Also, as used herein, the term "reattachable ground attachment" encompasses a structural design in which an element is directly attached to another element by attaching the element directly to another element while the element can be reattached to another The structural design of the component without damage; and the component is indirectly attached to the other component via the intermediate component while the component can be reattached to the other component and the intermediate component without damage to the structural design. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings such as "re-attachable grounding", "reattachable ground connection", "reattachable ground coupling", "reattachable grounding", "reattachable grounding" "", "can be attached to the ground" and its derivatives. Finally, terms such as "substantially", "about" and "substantially" as used herein mean that the amount of deviation of the modified term is such that the final result does not change significantly.

While only the embodiments of the invention have been selected and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Make various changes and modifications. For example, the size, shape, location, or orientation of the various components can be varied as needed and/or desired, as long as the changes do not substantially affect their intended function, unless specifically stated otherwise. Unless otherwise specifically stated, components that are shown as being directly connected to each other or in contact with each other can have intermediate structures disposed therebetween as long as the changes do not substantially affect their intended function. The function of one element can be performed by two, and vice versa, unless specifically stated otherwise. The structure and function of one embodiment can be employed in another embodiment. Not all advantages are necessarily present in a particular embodiment. Each feature that is unique compared to the prior art, alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered by the applicant as a separate depiction of another invention. The description includes structural and/or functional concepts embodied by such features. Therefore, the foregoing description of the embodiments of the present invention is intended to

12‧‧‧Main bicycle frame

40‧‧‧Front transmission/bicycle electrical components

50‧‧‧Power supply unit

52‧‧‧Power supply bracket

54‧‧‧Bicycle electric component assembly

56‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

60‧‧‧ movable components

60a‧‧‧Chain guides

62‧‧‧Electrical actuation unit

64‧‧‧Base member

68‧‧‧ Connecting rod

84‧‧‧Installation section

86‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

88‧‧‧arm parts

92‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

C1‧‧‧ first connector

PLC1‧‧‧ cable

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Claims (19)

A bicycle electrical assembly assembly comprising: a bicycle electrical component including a movable member and an electrically actuated unit, the electrically actuated unit including operatively coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; an electric power supply unit electrically connected to the electric actuating unit to supply a power to the electric actuating unit; and a power supply bracket configured to supply the electric power The unit is mounted to the bicycle electrical component, and at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes a cable and at least one of a cable designed to connect to one of the electrical cables . The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrically actuated unit comprises an additional cable and at least one of the additional wires that are structurally designed to connect to one of the cable wires. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a wireless communication unit comprising a housing and a wireless communicator included in the housing. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 3, wherein the wireless communication unit is detachable and reattachably supported to at least one of the power supply unit, the power supply carrier, and the electrically actuated unit. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 4, wherein the wireless communication unit is structurally designed to be electrically coupled to the at least one of the power supply unit, the power supply carrier, and the electrically actuated unit. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a wireless communicator included in the power supply unit, the power supply carrier One of the shelf and the electrically actuated unit. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 7, wherein the power supply carrier includes a first interface, and the power supply unit includes a structural design to support the power supply unit to the power supply carrier In one state, one of the second interfaces is electrically connected to the first interface. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 7, wherein the power supply unit is detachably attachable to the power supply bracket via a snap fit structure. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 1, wherein the bicycle electrical component further comprises a base member supporting the electrically actuated unit, and a structural design to secure the base member to a buckle of a bicycle frame, the electric power The supply bracket includes a structural design to be mounted to one of the bicycle frame mounting portions by the fastener. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 10, wherein the power supply bracket is disposed in the electrical device as viewed in a direction parallel to a vertical center plane of the bicycle frame mounted to the bicycle frame The opposite side of the actuation unit relative to the mounting portion of the base member. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 10, wherein the movable member comprises a chain guide movably disposed relative to the base member to guide a bicycle chain. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 12, wherein the bicycle electrical component is a front derailleur. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 12, wherein the bicycle electrical component is a rear derailleur. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply bracket extends from one of the base members toward the frame side, and wherein the power supply unit is main while the rear shifter is mounted to the bicycle frame The power supply unit is supported at a position that is disposed rearward of the base member. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply carrier further supports the power supply unit primarily below the base member while the rear transmission is mounted to the bicycle frame. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply bracket extends from one of the base members toward the frame side, and wherein the power supply unit is main while the rear shifter is mounted to the bicycle frame The power supply unit is supported at a location disposed above the base member. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply carrier further supports the power supply unit to be primarily forward of the base member while the rear transmission is mounted to the bicycle frame. A bicycle electrical assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the power supply bracket is structurally detachably attachable and reattachable to an additional bicycle electrical component other than the bicycle electrical component.