TW201738134A - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to an input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. The hydraulic unit at least partly overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis.

Description

Bicycle operating device

The present invention relates to bicycle operating devices.

Bicycles are becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment and a means of transportation. In addition, bicycle activities have become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, the bicycle industry continues to improve the various components of the bicycle. One bicycle component that has been extensively redesigned is the operating device.

According to a first aspect of the invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electric switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to the bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate the bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member. The electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from the user. The wireless communicator is electrically coupled to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit signals to the additional components in response to the input operation. A power supply that is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator. The hydraulic unit at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction that is parallel to the first pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect, it is possible to provide an optimized configuration of the hydraulic unit, the wireless communicator, and the power supply.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect is constructed such that the hydraulic unit is at least partially disposed closer to the first end than when viewed from the first direction than the first pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect, it is possible to further provide an optimized configuration of the hydraulic unit, the wireless communicator, and the power supply.

According to a third aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect is constructed such that the bicycle operating device is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a transverse center plane. The base member includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The first lateral surface is disposed closer to the central plane of the cross-section than the second lateral surface. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed between the first lateral plane and the second lateral plane in the first direction. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface than the hydraulic unit in the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the third aspect, the knight's hand is less likely to cover the first lateral surface in a state where the base member is gripped by the knight's hand. Even if the wireless communicator is placed at the base member, this can easily maintain the high intensity of radio waves transmitted from the wireless communicator. Further, even if the power supply is provided at the base member, this can easily radiate heat generated by the power supply.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the third aspect is constructed such that the wireless communicator is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface than the hydraulic unit in the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to use an area provided between the hydraulic unit and the first lateral surface in the first direction as an area for the wireless communicator. This makes it possible to compact the bicycle operating device in a situation where the high intensity of radio waves transmitted from the wireless communicator is easily maintained.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the third or fourth aspect is constructed such that at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is integrally disposed closer to the first direction than the hydraulic unit The first side faces the surface.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to further apply an area provided between the hydraulic unit and the first lateral surface in the first direction as an area for the wireless communicator.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect is constructed such that the wireless communicator is entirely disposed closer to the first lateral surface in the first direction than the hydraulic unit.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to easily maintain the high intensity of radio waves transmitted from the wireless communicator even if the wireless communicator is provided at the base member.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the second to sixth aspect is constructed such that the base member includes a mounting surface provided at the first end. The mounting surface has a curved shape corresponding to a drop-down handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to securely fix the bicycle operating device to the sunken handlebar.

According to an eighth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the second to seventh aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighth aspect, the grip portion allows the user to easily operate the operating member.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the second to eighth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a pommel portion provided at the second end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the ninth aspect, the saddle bridge portion allows the user to lean against the base member during riding the bicycle.

According to a tenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to ninth aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit is at least partially disposed closer to the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction Second end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the tenth aspect, there is Optimized configuration of hydraulic unit, wireless communicator and power supply.

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the tenth aspect is constructed such that the base member includes a mounting surface at the first end. The mounting surface has a curved shape corresponding to the sunken handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to securely fix the bicycle operating device to the sunken handlebar.

According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the tenth or eleventh aspect is constructed such that the base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible that the grip portion allows the user to easily operate the operating member.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a saddle bridge portion provided at the second end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, the saddle bridge portion allows the user to lean against the base member during riding the bicycle.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the thirteenth aspect is constructed such that the call switch is provided at the saddle bridge portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to use the saddle bridge portion as an area for the power supply switch.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit pack A cylinder bore is included, and a piston movably provided in the bore of the cylinder. At least one of the cylinder bore and the piston at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to provide an optimized configuration of the cylinder bore and the piston.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspect, wherein the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and is connected Hydraulic reservoir for the cylinder bore. At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to provide an optimized configuration of the cylinder bore, the piston and the hydraulic reservoir.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects is constructed such that the wireless communicator is disposed at the operating member. The hydraulic unit at least partially overlaps the power supply when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to operate the operating member as an area for the wireless communicator.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to seventeenth aspects, further comprising an additional operating member movably mounted relative to the base member. The wireless communicator is placed at the additional operating member. The hydraulic unit at least partially overlaps the power supply when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to use the additional operating member as an area for the wireless communicator.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect is constructed such that the additional operating member is movably coupled to the operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to simplify the coupling structure that couples the additional operating member to the operating member.

10‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧Base member

12A‧‧‧ first end

12B‧‧‧ second end

12C‧‧‧ grip part

12D‧‧‧ Saddle Bridge Section

12E‧‧‧ mounting surface

12F‧‧‧ end surface

13A‧‧‧Base body

13B‧‧‧Brist cover cover

13C‧‧‧Base cover cover

14‧‧‧Operating components

14A‧‧‧Free end

16‧‧‧Installation clamp

18‧‧‧Additional operating components

20‧‧‧First pivoting shaft

21‧‧‧First offset component

22‧‧‧Second pivoting shaft

26‧‧‧Hydraulic unit

28‧‧‧Cylinder bore

30‧‧‧Piston

32‧‧‧Hydraulic receptacle

32A‧‧‧ Sag

32B‧‧‧Separator

32C‧‧‧ Cover

32D‧‧‧reservoir room

34‧‧‧ hydraulic room

36‧‧‧ fluid passage

38‧‧‧Return spring

40‧‧‧ piston rod

42‧‧‧Guide

46‧‧‧Electric switch

50‧‧‧ Attached parts

50A‧‧‧ Attached base

50B‧‧‧ Covers

50C‧‧‧Internal space

51‧‧‧fasteners

52‧‧‧Acoustic components

52A‧‧‧ Protrusion

54‧‧‧ Receiving parts

56‧‧‧Switching offset member

58‧‧‧ button components

60‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

60A‧‧‧ processor

60B‧‧‧ memory

60C‧‧‧Signal generation circuit

60D‧‧‧ signal transmission circuit

60E‧‧‧Signal receiving circuit

60F‧‧‧Voltage regulator

62‧‧‧Substrate

64‧‧‧Antenna

66‧‧‧Notification unit

67‧‧‧Transparent window

68‧‧‧Power supply

68A‧‧‧Battery

68B‧‧‧Battery Holder

68C‧‧‧Electrical energy generating components

68D‧‧‧Rectifier circuit

70‧‧‧ accommodation space

70A‧‧‧Outside opening

71‧‧‧ Sealing members

72‧‧‧First lateral surface

74‧‧‧Second lateral surface

76‧‧‧ cable

210‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

263‧‧‧Additional substrate

310‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

410‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

424‧‧‧Intermediate components

426‧‧‧Hydraulic unit

440‧‧‧ piston rod

440A‧‧‧ external threaded part

440B‧‧‧Tool joint

442‧‧‧ coupling pin

442A‧‧‧Threaded hole

510‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

610‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

710‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

810‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

910‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

947‧‧‧Extra electric switch

959‧‧‧ button components

968‧‧‧Power supply

968E‧‧‧Additional energy generating components

977‧‧‧Additional cable

1010‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

A1‧‧‧First pivot axis

A2‧‧‧second pivot axis

BC1‧‧‧Bicycle components

BC2‧‧‧Additional components

C1‧‧‧Hydraulic hose

CP‧‧‧ transverse center plane

D1‧‧‧First operational direction

D2‧‧‧ first direction

D3‧‧‧Second operation direction

D4‧‧‧ second direction

H‧‧‧handlebar

H1‧‧‧Bending parts

P11‧‧‧First resting position

P12‧‧‧First operating position

P21‧‧‧Second resting position

P22‧‧‧second operating position

P31‧‧‧ initial position

P32‧‧‧Activity position

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IX‧‧‧ line

XI‧‧‧ line

XIV‧‧‧ line

XV‧‧‧ line

XIX‧‧‧ line

XXII‧‧‧ line

XXV‧‧‧ line

Line XXXII‧‧

A more complete description of the present invention, as well as many of its accompanying advantages, will become readily

Fig. 1 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a first embodiment.

2 is a partial perspective view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1.

4 is a side elevational view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in FIG. 1 with the base member in cross section.

Figure 5 is a top plan view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line VII-VII of Figure 4 .

Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line IX-IX of Figure 4 .

Fig. 10 is a side view of the bicycle operating device according to the second embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XI-XI of Figure 10 .

Figure 12 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 10.

Figure 13 is a side elevational view of a bicycle operating device in accordance with a third embodiment, wherein the base member is in cross section.

Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XIV-XIV of Figure 13 .

Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XV-XV of Figure 13 .

Figure 16 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 13.

Figure 17 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a fourth embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 18 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 17.

Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XIX-XIX of Figure 17 .

Figure 20 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a fifth embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 20.

Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XXII-XXII of Figure 20 .

Figure 23 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a sixth embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 24 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 23.

Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XXV-XXV of Figure 23 .

Figure 26 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a seventh embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 27 is a side view of the bicycle operating device according to the eighth embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 28 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a ninth embodiment, wherein the base member has a cross section.

Figure 29 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 28.

Figure 30 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 28.

Figure 31 is a side elevational view of the bicycle operating device in accordance with a tenth embodiment, wherein the base member is in cross section.

Figure 32 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XXXII-XXXII of Figure 31.

Embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings, wherein the same element symbols are labeled with corresponding or equivalent elements throughout the various figures.

First embodiment

Referring first to Fig. 1, a bicycle operating device 10 according to a first embodiment is constructed to be mounted to a handlebar H. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted to a sunken handlebar. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to other operations installed on other types of handlebars such as a flat handlebar handle, a time trial handlebar, and a bullhorn handlebar. Device. The handlebar H can also be referred to as a sunken handlebar H.

The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to a bicycle assembly BC1 such as a hydraulic brake. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the bicycle assembly BC1 via a hydraulic hose C1. The bicycle assembly BC1 can also be referred to as a hydraulic brake BC1.

Further, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the additional component BC2 via wireless communication. Examples of additional components BC2 include electric shifting devices (eg, derailleur or internal shifting hub), electrical suspension , electric seatposts, and digital devices (for example, a timepiece, mobile phone, or music player). In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled via wireless communication to an electrical shifting device that is configured as an additional component BC2. The additional component BC2 can also be referred to as an electric bicycle component BC2.

In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is a right hand side control device that is constructed to be operated by the rider's right hand to actuate the bicycle assembly BC1 and the additional assembly BC2. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to the left-hand side control device.

In the present application, the following directional terms "front", "back", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "cross-section", "upward" and "downward", and Any other similar directional term refers to those directions that are determined based on a seat (not shown) that sits on the bicycle and that faces the user of the handlebar H (eg, a knight). Accordingly, the terms used to describe the bicycle operating device 10 should be interpreted relative to the bicycle equipped with the bicycle operating device 10 used in the upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

As seen in FIG. 1, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a base member 12 and an operating member 14. The base member 12 includes a first end 12A to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar (eg, curved member H1) and a second end 12B opposite the first end 12A. The base member 12 extends between the first end 12A and the second end 12B. The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a mounting jaw 16 to be mounted to the bicycle handlebar H. The mounting jaw 16 is attached to the first end 12A of the base member 12 to couple the first end 12A to the bicycle handlebar H.

As seen in Figure 2, the mounting jaws 16 have an angular shape. The base member 12 includes a mounting surface 12E that is disposed at the first end 12A. The mounting surface 12E has a curved shape corresponding to the sunken handlebar H. Specifically, the mounting surface 12E has a curved shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the curved member H1.

As seen in Figure 1, the base member 12 includes an end surface 12F that is provided at the second end 12B. The end surface 12F is furthest from the mounting surface 12E in the base member 12. The base member 12 includes a grip portion 12C that is disposed between the first end 12A and the second end 12B. The base member 12 includes a saddle bridge portion 12D that is disposed at the second end 12B. The saddle bridge portion 12D extends obliquely upward from the grip portion 12C. For example, in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted to the bicycle handlebar H, the saddle bridge portion 12D is disposed at a position higher than the position of the first end 12A. The saddle bridge portion 12D can be constructed to be graspable if needed and/or desired. The grip portion 12C and the saddle bridge portion 12D can be omitted from the base member 12.

In this embodiment, the base member 12 includes a base body 13A and a grip cover cover 13B. The grip cover cover 13B at least partially covers the base body 13A. The first end 12A portion 12A, the second end 12B, the grip portion 12C, and the saddle bridge portion 12D are constituted by at least one of the base member 13A and the grip cover cover 13B. The base body 13A is made of a metal material (for example, aluminum) or a non-metal material (for example, a resin material). The grip cover 13B is made of a material different from the material of the base body 13A. For example, the grip cover cover 13B is made of an elastic material such as rubber. The grip cover cover 13B can be omitted from the base member 12.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operating member 14 is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 about a first pivot axis A1. The operating member 14 is pivotable relative to the base member 12 between the first rest position P11 and the first operating position P12 in the first operating direction D1. The operating member 14 is provided as a brake operating lever that is pivotable about a first pivot axis A1. The first operational direction D1 is a circumferential direction defined around the first pivot axis A1. The operating member 14 has a free end 14A that is furthest away from the first pivot axis A1 in the operating member 14 when viewed from a first direction D2 (Fig. 3) parallel to the first pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 3, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes an additional operating member 18 that is movably coupled to the operating member 14. In this embodiment, the additional operating member 18 is pivotally coupled to the operating member 14 about a second pivot axis A2. In other words, the additional operating member 18 is movably mounted relative to the base member 12. The additional operating member 18 is movable relative to the operating member 14 between the second resting position P21 and the second operating position P22 in a second operating direction D3 that is different from the first operating direction D1. In this embodiment, the second operational direction D3 is the circumferential direction defined about the second pivot axis A2. The additional operating member 18 can be movably coupled directly to the base member 12.

In the present application, the term "rest position" as used herein means that the movable member is maintained in a state where the movable member (such as the operating member 14 and the additional operating member 18) is not operated by the user. Static position. As used herein, the term "operating position" means that the movable member has been operated by a user to perform the operation of the bicycle assembly. position.

As seen in FIG. 4, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a first pivoting shaft 20 that pivotally couples the operating member 14 about the first pivot axis A1 to the base member 12. The first pivoting shaft 20 defines a first pivot axis A1. The operating member 14 is biased toward the first rest position P11 with respect to the base member 12 by the first biasing member 21. Therefore, in a state where the operation member 14 is not operated by the user, the operation member 14 is located at the first rest position P11.

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a second pivoting shaft 22 that pivotally couples the additional operating member 18 about the second pivot axis A2 to the operating member 14. The second pivoting shaft 22 defines a second pivot axis A2. The second pivoting shaft 22 is secured to the operating member 14. Thus, the additional operating member 18 is pivotable with the operating member 14 relative to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1 in the first operational direction D1.

The second pivot axis A2 is disposed below the first pivot axis A1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. The second pivoting shaft 22 is disposed below the first pivoting shaft 20 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. However, the positional relationship between the first pivot axis A1 and the second pivot axis A2 is not limited to this embodiment. The positional relationship between the first pivoting shaft 20 and the second pivoting shaft 22 is not limited to this embodiment.

As seen in Figure 5, the second pivot axis A2 is not parallel to the first pivot axis A1. Specifically, in a state where the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted to the handlebar H, the second pivot axis A2 is in operation from the bicycle When viewed from above 10, it is perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1. However, in a state where the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted to the handlebar H, the second pivot axis A2 can be inclined with respect to the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from above the bicycle operating device 10.

Although the additional operating member 18 is used as a shift operating member in this embodiment, the additional operating member 18 can be used as an operating member that is different from the shift operating member. For example, in the case of an electric bicycle assembly including an electric suspension, the additional operating member 18 can be used as a suspension operating member. In the case where the electric bicycle assembly includes an electric seatpost, the additional operating member 18 can be used as a seatpost operating member.

As seen in Fig. 3, the operating member 14 has a curved shape when viewed from a second direction D4 (Fig. 4) parallel to the second pivot axis A2. The free end 14A is offset from the proximal end 14B of the operating member 14 in the first direction D2. However, the operating member 14 can have a straight shape extending from the proximal end 14B to the free end 14A when viewed from the second direction D4. In such an embodiment, the second resting position P21 of the additional operating member 18 is adjusted toward the transverse center plane CP of the bicycle. The cross-sectional center plane CP is defined as the center surface of the bicycle handlebar H or the bicycle frame of the bicycle in the upright riding position of the bicycle in the cross-sectional direction.

As seen in FIG. 6, bicycle operating device 10 includes a hydraulic unit 26 that is coupled to operating member 14 to operate bicycle assembly BC1 in response to operation of operating member 14. The hydraulic unit 26 is coupled to the operating member 14 to generate hydraulic pressure in response to pivotal movement of the operating member 14 relative to the base member 12.

The hydraulic unit 26 includes a cylinder bore 28, a piston 30, and a hydraulic reservoir 32. The piston 30 is movably provided in the cylinder bore 28. The hydraulic reservoir 32 is connected to the cylinder bore 28. The piston 30 is movable between the initial position P31 and the actuated position P32 with respect to the cylinder bore 28. Cylinder bore 28 and piston 30 define a hydraulic chamber 34. The hydraulic reservoir 32 is connected to the hydraulic chamber 34. The hydraulic chamber 34 is connected to the bicycle assembly BC1 via a hydraulic hose C1. The base member 12 includes a fluid passage 36. The hydraulic chamber 34 is connected to the hydraulic hose C1 via the fluid passage 36. For example, the hydraulic reservoir 32 includes a recess 32A, a diaphragm 32B, and a cover 32C. The recess 32A is provided in the base member 12. The diaphragm 32B is provided in the recess 32A. A cover 32C is attached to the base member 12 to cover the recess 32A. The reservoir chamber 32D is defined by a recess 32A and a diaphragm 32B. The reservoir chamber 32D is connected to the hydraulic chamber 34 via at least one connection hole (not shown).

The hydraulic unit 26 includes a return spring 38 and a piston rod 40. A return spring 38 is provided in the hydraulic chamber 34 to bias the piston 30 toward the initial position P31. The piston rod 40 is operatively coupled to the piston 30. The operating member 14 includes a guide 42 to transmit pivotal movement of the operating member 14 to the piston rod 40. The return spring 38 biases the piston rod 40 toward the guide 42. The piston rod 40 is a slidable contact guide 42.

The hydraulic unit 26 is at least partially disposed in the base member 12. In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 is entirely disposed in the outer shape of the base member 12 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, the hydraulic unit 26 can be partially disposed in the base member 12. For example, at least one of the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can be partially disposed to be configured with the base The other member of the separate member of the member 12 (e.g., the operating member 14 or the additional operating member 18). Further, a cylinder bore 28 is provided in the base member 12. However, the cylinder bore 28 can be provided in another member of the member that is separate from the base member 12 (eg, the operating member 14 or the additional operating member 18).

As seen in Figure 4, the bicycle operating device 10 includes an electrical switch 46 to be activated by an input operation from a user. The electric switch 46 is disposed at one of the base member 12, the operating member 14, and the additional operating member 18. In this embodiment, an electrical switch 46 is provided at the additional operating member 18 to be activated by an input operation from a user. An electrical switch 46 is attached to the additional operating member 18 in response to pivotal movement of the additional operating member 18 relative to the operating member 14. However, the electric switch 46 can be disposed at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14. In such an embodiment, the additional operating member 18 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10. While the electrical switch 46 is a normally open switch in this embodiment, other types of switches can be applied to the bicycle operating device 10.

Although the electric switch 46 is used as a shift control switch in this embodiment, at least one of the electric switches 46 can be used as a switch that is different from the shift control switch. For example, in the case where the additional component BC2 includes an electric suspension, the additional operating member 18 can be used as a suspension control switch. In the case where the additional component BC2 includes an electric seatpost, the additional operating member 18 can be used as a seatpost control member.

As seen in Figures 4 and 7, the additional operating member 18 includes Attachment member 50. An electrical switch 46 is attached to the attachment component 50. The attachment member 50 includes an attachment base 50A and a cover 50B. The cover 50B is removably attached to the attachment base 50A using a fastener 51 such as a screw. The interior space 50C is defined by the attachment base 50A and the cover 50B. In a state where the cover 50B is attached to the attachment base 50A, the internal space 50C is sealed by a sealing member (not shown). The electric switch 46 is disposed in the internal space 50C of the attachment member 50.

The terms "removably mounted" and "removably mounted" as used herein encompass the following configuration: by attaching an element directly to another element such that the element is directly secured to another element A configuration that can be removed from another component without substantial damage; and a component that is indirectly secured to other components via the intermediate member and that can be removed from other components and intermediate components without substantial damage. state. This concept is also applied to words of similar meaning, for example, "removably attached", "removably joined", "removably connected", "removably coupled", “Removably detachable”, “Removably affixed”, “Removably fixed” and its derivatives.

As seen in Figure 7, the operating member 14 includes an actuating member 52 that is disposed to face the electrical switch 46 in response to movement of the additional operating member 18 relative to the operating member 14 in the second operational direction D3. . The actuation member 52 can be disposed at the base member 12.

Actuating member 52 includes a protrusion 52A to face electrical switch 46. The operating member 14 includes a receiving member 54. The receiving member 54 is spaced apart from the actuating member 52 in the second operational direction D3. Electrical switch 46 and attachment The piece 50 is disposed between the actuating member 52 and the receiving member 54 in the second operational direction D3. The additional operating member 18 can be in contact with the receiving member 54. In a state where the additional operating member 18 is in contact with the receiving member 54, the additional operating member 18 is positioned at the second resting position P21 by the receiving member 54.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a switch biasing member 56. A switch biasing member 56 is disposed between the electrical switch 46 and the actuating member 52 to bias the additional operating member 18 toward the second resting position P21. Therefore, in a state where the additional operating member 18 is not operated by the user, the additional operating member 18 is positioned at the second resting position P21 by the receiving member 54.

As seen in Figure 7, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a button member 58 to transmit movement of the additional operating member 18 relative to the operating member 14 in the second operational direction D3 to the electrical switch 46. A button element 58 is provided at the attachment member 50 to face the actuation member 52 in the second operational direction D3. Specifically, the button element 58 is arranged to face the protrusion 52A in the second operational direction D3. In this embodiment, the switch biasing member 56 includes a coil spring. The switch biasing member 56 is held by the projection 52A and the button member 58.

In a state where the additional operating member 18 is located at the second operating position P22, the button member 58 is in contact with the projection 52A. This contact causes the electrical switch 46 to be closed and activated by an input operation. In a state where the additional operating member 18 is located at the second rest position P21, the electric switch 46 is opened without being activated by the input operation.

As seen in Figure 4, bicycle operating device 10 includes a wireless communicator 60 that is electrically coupled to electrical switch 46 to wirelessly transmit signals to additional component BC2 in response to an input operation. The wireless communicator 60 is disposed at one of the base member 12, the operating member 14, and the additional operating member 18. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed at the additional operating member 18. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be disposed at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14.

As seen in Figure 7, the wireless communicator 60 is attached to the additional operating member 18. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is provided as a single unit with the electrical switch 46. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a substrate 62. The electric switch 46 and the wireless communicator 60 are mounted on the substrate 62 and electrically connected to each other via the substrate 62. The substrate 62 is secured to the additional operating member 18 (eg, the attachment member 50).

As seen in Figures 4 and 8, bicycle operating device 10 includes an antenna 64 that is coupled to wireless communicator 60. The antenna 64 is mounted on the substrate 62. The wireless communicator 60, the substrate 62, and the antenna 64 are disposed in the internal space 50C of the attachment member 50. The wireless communicator 60 wirelessly transmits the wireless signals via the antenna 64 based on the input operation. The antenna 64 can be included in the wireless communicator 60 or can be provided as a single module or unit integrally with the wireless communicator 60.

In this embodiment, as seen in FIG. 8, the wireless communicator 60 includes a processor 60A, a memory 60B, a signal generating circuit 60C, a signal transmitting circuit 60D, and a signal receiving circuit 60E. Thus, the wireless communicator 60 can also be referred to as a wireless communication circuit 60 in this application. processor The 60A includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory controller. The memory 60B is connected to the processor 60A. The memory 60B includes a read only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). The ROM includes a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. The RAM includes transient computer readable media. The memory 60B includes a storage area each having an address in the ROM and the RAM. The processor 60A controls the memory 60B to store the data in the storage area of the memory 60B and to read the data from the storage area of the memory 60B. The memory 60B (for example, ROM) stores programs. The program is read into processor 60A and thereby functions as wireless communicator 60 (e.g., at least a portion of the functions of signal generation circuit 60C and signal transmission circuit 60D).

The signal generating circuit 60C generates a wireless signal based on an input operation received by the electrical switch 46. The signal generating circuit 60C superimposes the digital signals on the carrier by using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to generate a wireless signal. The signal transmission circuit 60D transmits the wireless signal via the antenna 64 in response to an input operation received by the electrical switch 46. In this embodiment, the signal generation circuit 60C can encrypt control information (e.g., shift information) to generate an encrypted wireless signal. The signal generating circuit 60C encrypts the digital signal stored in the memory 60B by using a cryptographic key. The signal transmission circuit 60D transmits the encrypted wireless signal. Thus, when the electrical switch 46 is closed and activated by an input operation, the wireless communicator 60 wirelessly transmits a wireless signal to upshift or downshift the additional component BC2.

In addition, the signal receiving circuit 60E receives the amount via the antenna 64. The external component BC2 receives the wireless signal. In this embodiment, the signal receiving circuit 60E decodes the wireless signal to identify the information wirelessly transmitted from the additional component BC2. The signal receiving circuit 60E can decrypt the encrypted wireless signal by using a cryptographic key. That is, the wireless communicator 60 is constructed to transmit wireless signals to control other electrical bicycle components and to receive wireless signals to identify information from other electrical bicycle components. In other words, the wireless communicator 60 is provided as a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. Other electric bicycle components can include an electric suspension and an electric seatpost (additional to the additional component BC2). In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is provided integrally as a single module or unit. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be constructed of a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver that are provided as separate modules or units that are disposed at different locations from each other. The signal receiving circuit 60E can be omitted from the wireless communicator 60.

As seen in Figures 4 and 8, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a notification unit 66. The notification unit 66 is electrically coupled to the wireless communicator 60 to communicate the status of the wireless communicator 60 to the user. The notification unit 66 is disposed on at least one of the base member 12, the operating member 14, and the additional operating member 18. In this embodiment, the notification unit 66 is disposed on the additional operating member 18. However, the notification unit 66 can be disposed on at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 (instead of or in addition to the additional operating member 18). Examples of the state of the wireless communicator 60 include a signal transmission state and a power supply state.

As seen in Figure 8, the notification unit 66 is mounted on the substrate 62. The notification unit 66 is disposed in the internal space 50C of the attachment member 50 in. The notification unit 66 is electrically connected to the wireless communicator 60 via the substrate 62. The communication unit 66 includes a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED). However, the notification unit 66 can include other elements such as buzzers (instead of or in addition to the light-emitting elements). Light from the notification unit 66 can be viewed from outside the bicycle operating device 10 via the transparent window 67 (Fig. 4).

As seen in FIG. 8, bicycle operating device 10 includes a power supply 68 that is electrically coupled to wireless communicator 60 to supply power to wireless communicator 60. In this embodiment, power supply 68 is electrically coupled to wireless communicator 60 to supply electrical energy (eg, a supply voltage) to wireless communicator 60. The power supply 68 supplies power to other components via the wireless communicator 60. However, the power supply 68 can be electrically connected to other components without being via the wireless communicator 60.

The power supply 68 is disposed on at least one of the base member 12, the operating member 14, and the additional operating member 18. A power supply 68 is disposed at the base member 12 and the additional operating member 18. However, the power supply 68 can be disposed at the operating member 14 (instead of or in addition to the base member 12 and the additional operating member 18).

In this embodiment, power supply 68 includes battery 68A and battery holder 68B. The battery 68A is detachably mounted to the battery holder 68B. Examples of the battery 68A include a primary battery 68A such as a lithium manganese dioxide battery, and a secondary battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery. In this embodiment, battery 68A is a one-button battery. As seen in FIG. 9, the battery 68A and the battery holder 68B are disposed in the base member 12. Battery solid The holder 68B is secured to the base member 12 (e.g., the base body 13A).

As seen in Figures 7 and 8, the power supply 68 includes an electrical energy generating component 68C and a rectifying circuit 68D. The power generating element 68C is disposed at the additional operating member 18. The rectifier circuit 68D is disposed at the base member 12. The power generating element 68C generates electrical energy by using pressure and/or vibration. In this embodiment, the electrical energy generating component 68C generates electrical energy (eg, alternating current) by using pressure and/or vibration caused by movement of at least one of the operating member 14, the additional operating member 18, and the button member 58. An example of the power generating element 68C includes a piezoelectric element. The power generating component 68C is attached to the electrical switch 46 and is disposed between the electrical switch 46 and the button component 58. However, the power generating element 68C can be placed at other locations. The power generating element 68C is electrically connected to the substrate 62. The power generating element 68C is connected to the wireless communicator 60 via the substrate 62. The rectifying circuit 68D is electrically connected to the electric energy generating element 68C to rectify the electric energy generated by the electric energy generating element 68C. The rectifier circuit 68D is provided in the battery holder 68B and is electrically connected to the battery holder 68B. Since the power generating component 68C and the rectifier circuit 68D are well known in the electronics arts, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein for the sake of brevity. The power generating element 68C and the rectifying circuit 68D can be omitted from the power supply 68. The power supply voltage is applied from the power supply 68 to the wireless communicator 60.

As seen in Figure 8, the wireless communicator 60 includes a voltage regulator 60F. Voltage regulator 60F regulates supply voltage to wireless communicator 60 And the various circuits of the notification unit 66 can be properly manipulated. The voltage regulator 60F supplies the regulated voltage to the processor 60A, the memory 60B, the signal generating circuit 60C, the signal transmitting circuit 60D, the signal receiving circuit 60E, and the notifying unit 66. Voltage regulator 60F can be provided in power supply 68.

The voltage regulator 60F switches the power supply voltage between the battery 68A and the power generating element 68C. Initially, for example, the wireless communicator 60 preferentially uses the electrical energy generated by the electrical energy generating component 68C to transmit wireless signals based on input operations received by the electrical switch 46. When the transmission of the wireless signal is completed by using only the electrical energy generated by the electrical energy generating component 68C, the voltage regulator 60F interrupts the supply of electrical energy from the battery 68A to reduce the backup power consumption of the battery 68A. When the transmission of the wireless signal is not completed due to insufficient power, the wireless communicator 60 uses the power supplied from the battery 68A to transmit the wireless signal based on the input operation received by the electrical switch 46. The remaining electrical energy generated by the electrical energy generating component 68C can be charged to the rechargeable battery 68A (not shown) if necessary. In such an embodiment, rechargeable battery 68A (instead of or in addition to battery 68A) is provided in power supply 68.

As seen in FIG. 4, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is at least partially disposed at the base member 12. At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is at least partially disposed at the operating member 14. At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is at least partially disposed at the additional operating member 18.

In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is set entirely At the additional operating member 18. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be partially disposed at the additional operating member 18. The wireless communicator 60 can be at least partially disposed at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14.

The power supply 68 is at least partially disposed at the base member 12. The power supply 68 is partially provided to the base member 12. The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are provided at the base member 12. The power generating element 68C is disposed at the additional operating member 18. However, the power supply 68 can be disposed entirely at one of the base member 12, the operating member 14, and the additional operating member 18.

As seen in FIG. 9, the base member 12 includes an accommodation space 70, and at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is at least partially provided in the accommodation space 70. In this embodiment, the power supply 68 is provided in the accommodation space 70. The wireless communicator 60 is provided outside the accommodation space 70. The accommodation space 70 includes an outer opening 70A. The base member 12 includes a base cover cover 13C that is removably attached to the base body 13A to at least partially cover the outer opening 70A of the accommodation space 70. The sealing member 71 is provided between the accommodation space 70 and the base cover cover 13C.

As seen in Figure 3, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a transverse center plane CP. The base member 12 includes a first lateral surface 72 and a second lateral surface 74. In the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10, the first lateral surface 72 is disposed closer to the transverse center plane CP than the second lateral surface 74.

As seen in Figure 9, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply At least one of the 68 is disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26.

In this embodiment, the power supply 68 is partially disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. The power supply 68 is partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. The wireless communicator 60 can be at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26.

As seen in FIG. 4, bicycle operating device 10 further includes a cable 76 that is electrically coupled between wireless communicator 60 and power supply 68. Cable 76 extends from wireless communicator 60 along operating device 14 and/or additional operating device 18 to power supply 68. As seen in Figure 8, cable 76 electrically connects substrate 62 to battery holder 68B. In the case where the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are integrally provided as a single unit with each other, the cable 76 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10.

As seen in Figures 4 and 6, the hydraulic unit 26 is in the same When viewed in the first direction D2 in which the pivot axis A1 is parallel, it at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68. In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 at least partially overlaps the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. The hydraulic unit 26 is arranged to not overlap at least partially with the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, the hydraulic unit 26 can at least partially overlap the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2.

At least one of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. At least one of the cylinder bore 28 and the piston 30 at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2.

In the illustrated embodiment, each of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 partially overlaps the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, at least one of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can entirely overlap at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 4, the hydraulic unit 26 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The hydraulic unit 26 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivoting shaft 20. In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20) when viewed from the first direction D2. However, the hydraulic unit 26 is viewed from the first direction D2 as compared to The first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20) is entirely disposed closer to the first end 12A.

As seen in Figure 6, at least one of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end than when viewed from the first direction D2 than the first pivot axis A1. 12A. At least one of the cylinder bore 28 and the piston 30 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2.

In this embodiment, the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 are disposed entirely closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D2 than the first pivot axis A1. In the initial state in which the piston 30 is located at the initial position P31, the piston rod 40 is partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, at least one of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can be partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D2 than the first pivot axis A1. In the initial state of the hydraulic unit 26, the piston rod 40 can be disposed entirely closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D2 than the first pivot axis A1. Further, at least one of the hydraulic reservoir 32, the return spring 38, and the piston rod 40 can be omitted from the hydraulic unit 26.

In the positional relationship between the above first end 12A, second end 12B, first pivot axis A1, first pivot shaft 20, hydraulic unit 26, wireless communicator 60 and power supply 68, the component "first End 12A" can be read as "mounting surface 12E" and component "second end" 12B" can be read as "end surface 12F".

Second embodiment

The bicycle operating device 210 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. The bicycle operating device 210 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10, except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the first embodiment will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in FIGS. 10 to 12, in the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are disposed at the base member 12. As seen in FIG. 11, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are provided in the accommodation space 70. The bicycle operating device 210 includes an additional substrate 263 that is secured to the base member 12. The additional substrate 263 is electrically connected to the battery holder 68B. The wireless communicator 60 is mounted on the additional substrate 263 and is electrically connected to the battery holder 68B via the additional substrate 263. As seen in FIG. 12, the antenna 64 is mounted on an additional substrate 263 and is electrically coupled to the wireless communicator 60 and the battery holder 68B via an additional substrate 263. The additional substrate 263 is electrically connected to the substrate 62 via a cable 76.

As seen in FIG. 10, the positional relationship between the first end 12A, the first pivot axis A1, and the hydraulic unit 26 is the same as that in the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment.

However, in this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 is from the first The direction D2 overlaps at least partially with the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68. The hydraulic unit 26 partially overlaps the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. Each of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 partially overlaps the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. Each of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 partially overlaps the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, the hydraulic reservoir 32 can overlap the wireless communicator 60 as a whole when viewed from the first direction D2. At least one of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can integrally overlap at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 11, wireless communicator 60 and power supply 68 are disposed between first lateral surface 72 and second lateral surface 74 in a first direction D2. At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed entirely closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. The wireless communicator 60 is disposed entirely closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. The power supply 68 is partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. The power supply 68 can be disposed entirely closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26.

Third embodiment

The bicycle operating device 310 according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. The bicycle operating device 310 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10, except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in FIGS. 13 to 16, in the bicycle operating device 310 of the third embodiment, like the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed at the base member 12. However, the power supply 68 is disposed at the additional operating member 18.

As seen in FIG. 14, the power supply 68 is provided in the internal space 50C (FIG. 14) of the attachment member 50. Specifically, the battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, the power generating element 68C, and the rectifying circuit 68D are disposed at the additional operating member 18. The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are mounted on the substrate 62.

As seen in Fig. 13, the positional relationship between the first end 12A, the first pivot axis A1 and the hydraulic unit 26 is the same as that in the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment.

However, in this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 at least partially overlaps the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2. The hydraulic unit 26 partially overlaps the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2. Each of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30, and the hydraulic reservoir 32 is in the slave The first direction D2 partially overlaps with the wireless communicator 60 when viewed. However, the hydraulic reservoir 32 can at least partially overlap the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 15, the wireless communicator 60 is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed entirely closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26.

Fourth embodiment

The bicycle operating device 410 according to the fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. The bicycle operating device 410 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10, except for the configuration of the hydraulic unit 26 and the power supply 68. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in Figures 17-19, the bicycle operating device 410 includes a hydraulic unit 426 that is coupled to the operating member 14 to operate the bicycle assembly BC1 in response to operation of the operating member 14. The hydraulic unit 426 has substantially the same structure as that of the hydraulic unit 26 of the first embodiment. However, the hydraulic unit 426 can be at least partially disposed closer to the second end than when viewed from the first direction D2 than the first pivot axis A1. 12B. The hydraulic unit 426 is partially disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 18, the hydraulic unit 426 includes a cylinder bore 28, a piston 30, a hydraulic reservoir 32, a return spring 38, and a piston rod 440. Piston rod 440 is operatively coupled to piston 30. The bicycle operating device 410 includes a coupling pin 442 that is rotatably attached to the operating member 14. The piston rod 440 includes an externally threaded portion 440A. The coupling pin 442 includes a threaded bore 442A that is threadedly engaged with the externally threaded portion 440A. The piston rod 440 includes a tool engagement portion 440B that is disposed at one end of the piston rod 440 to engage a tool such as a hex wrench. The piston rod 40 is rotated relative to the coupling pin 442 by a user using a tool. The rotation of the piston rod 440 changes the first resting position P11 of the operating member 14.

The bicycle operating device 410 further includes an intermediate member 424 that is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1 with the operating member 14 via the first pivoting shaft 20. The intermediate member 424 is secured to the operating member 14. The additional operating member 18 is pivotally coupled to the intermediate member 424 about the second pivot axis A2 via the second pivoting shaft 22 . The intermediate member 424 limits relative movement between the operating member 14 and the additional operating member 18 in the first operational direction D1. Thus, the additional operating member 18 together with the operating member 14 is pivotable relative to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1 in the first operational direction D1.

As seen in FIG. 19, the power supply 68 is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. Specifically, the power supply 68 is compared to the hydraulic unit 26 It is partially disposed to be closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2. The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are disposed closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26. However, the power supply 68 can be disposed entirely closer to the first lateral surface 72 in the first direction D2 than the hydraulic unit 26.

Fifth embodiment

The bicycle operating device 510 according to the fifth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. The bicycle operating device 510 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 410, except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in FIGS. 20 to 22, in the bicycle operating device 510 of the fifth embodiment, like the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are disposed at the base member 12. As seen in FIG. 22, the positional relationship between the hydraulic unit 26, the wireless communicator 60, and the power supply 68 is substantially the same as the positional relationship in the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, it will not be described in detail herein.

Sixth embodiment

The bicycle operating device 610 according to the sixth embodiment will participate The following is described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. The bicycle operating device 610 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 510, except for the configuration of the power supply 68. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in FIGS. 23 to 25, in the bicycle operating device 610 of the sixth embodiment, like the bicycle operating device 310 of the third embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are respectively provided to the base member 12 and the additional At the operating member 18. As seen in Fig. 25, the positional relationship between the hydraulic unit 26 and the wireless communicator 60 is substantially the same as the positional relationship in the bicycle operating device 310 of the third embodiment. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, it will not be described in detail herein.

Seventh embodiment

The bicycle operating device 710 according to the seventh embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The bicycle operating device 710 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10, except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in FIG. 26, in the bicycle operating device 710 of the seventh embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed at the base member 12. The wireless communicator 60 is disposed closer to the second than the first pivot axis A1 End 12B, and power supply 68 is disposed closer to first end 12A than first pivot axis A1. The structure of the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment (for example, the accommodating space 70, the base cover cover 13C, the sealing member 71, and the additional substrate 263) can be applied to the base of the wireless communication device 60 in this embodiment. The structure of the member 12 is adjacent to the second end 12B. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they will not be described in detail herein. The position of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 can be reversed in FIG.

Eighth embodiment

The bicycle operating device 810 according to the eighth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The bicycle operating device 810 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 410, except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in FIG. 27, in the bicycle operating device 810 of the eighth embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed at the base member 12 instead of at the additional operating member 18. The wireless communicator 60 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1, and the power supply 68 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1. The structure of the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment (for example, the accommodating space 70, the base cover cover 13C, the sealing member 71, and the additional substrate 263) can be applied to the base of the wireless communication device 60 in this embodiment. The structure of the member 12 is adjacent to the first end 12A. So for the sake of brevity, it They will not be described in detail here. The position of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 can be reversed in FIG.

Ninth embodiment

The bicycle operating device 910 according to the ninth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30. The bicycle operating device 910 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10, except for the configuration of the power supply 68 and additional electrical switches. Thus, elements having substantially the same function as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered identically herein and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

As seen in Figures 28-30, the bicycle operating device 910 includes a power supply 968. The power supply 968 has substantially the same structure as that of the power supply 68 of the first embodiment. However, the power supply 968 additionally includes an additional power generating component 968E (additional to the battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, the power generating component 68C, and the rectifier circuit 68D). The additional power generating element 968E has substantially the same structure as that of the power generating element 68C.

As seen in Figures 27 and 28, the bicycle operating device 910 further includes an additional electrical switch 947 and button elements 959 (additional to the electrical switch 46 and the button member 58). The additional electric switch 947 has substantially the same structure as that of the electric switch 46. However, an additional electric switch 947 is provided at the base member 12. In this embodiment, an additional electrical switch 947 is provided at the saddle bridge portion 12D. Additional power generating component 968E is set to additional power Between switch 947 and button element 959. The additional electrical switch 947 and the additional power generating component 968E can be electrically coupled to the battery holder 68B via an additional cable 977. The additional electrical switch 947 and the additional power generating component 968E are electrically coupled to the wireless communicator 60 via an additional cable 977, a battery holder 68B, a cable 76, and a substrate 62.

The wireless communicator 60 is electrically coupled to the additional electrical switch 947 to wirelessly transmit signals to the additional component BC2 in response to the input operation. The additional electrical switch 947 can have the same function as the electrical switch 46 (eg, upshift or downshift). At least one of the electric switch 46 and the additional electric switch 947 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 910. Another electrical switch (additional or alternative to electrical switch 46 and additional electrical switch 947) can be placed at a different location than bicycle operating device 910.

As seen in FIG. 28, the positional relationship between the first end 12A, the second end 12B, the first pivot axis A1, the first pivot shaft 20, the hydraulic unit 26, the wireless communicator 60, and the power supply 968 The positional relationship in the bicycle operating device 410 of the fourth embodiment is substantially the same.

The above structure of the bicycle operating device 910 of the ninth embodiment can be applied to each of the first to eighth embodiments.

Tenth embodiment

The bicycle operating device 1010 according to the tenth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. The bicycle operating device 1010 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10, except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60. Therefore, with the above Elements of the embodiments that are substantially identical in function will be numbered the same, and will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIG. 31, in the bicycle operating device 1010, like the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 at least partially overlaps the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, as seen in FIGS. 31 and 32, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed at the operating member 14. As seen in Figure 32, the operating member 14 includes an attachment member 50. The additional operating member 18 includes an actuating member 52. When the push button switch including the electric switch 46 is attached to the operating member 14, the additional operating member 18 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 1010. A power supply 68 (instead of or in addition to the wireless communicator 60) can be at least partially disposed at the operating member 14.

The above structure of the bicycle operating device 1010 of the tenth embodiment can be applied to each of the first to ninth embodiments.

The term "comprise" and its derivatives are used herein to mean an open term that defines the appearance of the features, components, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but does not exclude other features that are not stated, The appearance of components, components, groups, entities, and/or steps. This concept is also applied to words having similar meanings, such as the terms "having", "including" and their derivatives.

The terms "member", "section", "section", "part", "element", "body" and "structure" are used in the singular and can be used in the singular.

The ordinal terms such as "first" and "second" as used in the present application are merely distinguishing terms, but do not have any other meaning such as a specific order. Moreover, for example, the term "first element" does not itself imply the presence of "second element", and the term "second element" does not itself impersonate the presence of "first element."

The term "a pair" as used herein, in addition to encompassing configurations in which the pair of elements have the same shape or configuration, can also encompass configurations in which the elements have different shapes or configurations from one another.

Finally, the terms "substantially", "about" and "approximately" as used herein mean the reasonable amount of variation of the modified term so that the end result does not change significantly.

Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein within the scope of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧Base member

12A‧‧‧ first end

12B‧‧‧ second end

12C‧‧‧ grip part

12D‧‧‧ Saddle Bridge Section

12E‧‧‧ mounting surface

12F‧‧‧ end surface

13A‧‧‧Base body

13B‧‧‧Brist cover cover

14‧‧‧Operating components

14A‧‧‧Free end

16‧‧‧Installation clamp

18‧‧‧Additional operating components

20‧‧‧First pivoting shaft

21‧‧‧First offset component

22‧‧‧Second pivoting shaft

26‧‧‧Hydraulic unit

46‧‧‧Electric switch

50‧‧‧ Attached parts

50B‧‧‧ Covers

51‧‧‧fasteners

52‧‧‧Acoustic components

52A‧‧‧ Protrusion

60‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

62‧‧‧Substrate

64‧‧‧Antenna

66‧‧‧Notification unit

67‧‧‧Transparent window

68‧‧‧Power supply

68A‧‧‧Battery

68B‧‧‧Battery Holder

68C‧‧‧Electrical energy generating components

68D‧‧‧Rectifier circuit

76‧‧‧ cable

A1‧‧‧First pivot axis

A2‧‧‧second pivot axis

C1‧‧‧Hydraulic hose

D1‧‧‧First operational direction

D4‧‧‧ second direction

H‧‧‧handlebar

H1‧‧‧Bending parts

P11‧‧‧First resting position

P12‧‧‧First operating position

BC1‧‧‧Bicycle components

BC2‧‧‧Additional components

Claims (19)

A bicycle operating device comprising: a base member including a first end to be mounted to the bicycle handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end; the operating member being rotatable about the first pivot axis Pivotally coupled to the base member; a hydraulic unit coupled to the operating member to operate the bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member; an electrical switch to be activated by an input operation from a user; a wireless communicator electrically coupled to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit signals to the additional component in response to the input operation; and a power supply electrically coupled to the wireless communicator to supply power to the a wireless communicator that at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction that is parallel to the first pivot axis. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit is at least partially disposed closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device according to claim 2, wherein the bicycle operating device is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a central plane in cross section, The base member includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface, the first lateral surface being disposed closer to the transverse center plane than the second lateral surface, the wireless communicator and the power supply The at least one of the devices is disposed between the first lateral plane and the second lateral plane in the first direction, and the at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is compared to the The hydraulic unit is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface in the first direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 3, wherein the wireless communicator is at least partially disposed closer to the first lateral surface in the first direction than the hydraulic unit. The bicycle operating device of claim 3, wherein the at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed substantially closer to the first direction than the hydraulic unit One side to the surface. The bicycle operating device of claim 5, wherein the wireless communicator is integrally disposed closer to the first lateral surface in the first direction than the hydraulic unit. A bicycle operating device according to claim 2, wherein The base member includes a mounting surface disposed at the first end, the mounting surface having a curved shape corresponding to a sunken handlebar. The bicycle operating device of claim 2, wherein the base member comprises a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The bicycle operating device of claim 2, wherein the base member comprises a saddle bridge portion disposed at the second end. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit is at least partially disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 10, wherein the base member includes a mounting surface at the first end, the mounting surface having a curved shape corresponding to a sunken handlebar. The bicycle operating device of claim 10, wherein the base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The bicycle operating device of claim 10, wherein the base member comprises a saddle bridge portion disposed at the second end. The bicycle operating device of claim 13, wherein the electric switch is disposed at the saddle bridge portion. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and the cylinder bore and at least the piston One at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and a hydraulic reservoir connected to the cylinder a hole, and at least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir at least partially overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein the wireless communicator is disposed at the operating member, and the hydraulic unit is at least partially electrically connected to the first direction The force supplies overlap. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, further comprising: an additional operating member movably mounted relative to the base member, wherein the wireless communicator is disposed at the additional operating member, and the hydraulic pressure The unit at least partially overlaps the power supply when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 18, wherein the additional operating member is movably coupled to the operating member.