TW201738145A - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

A base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. An operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate a bicycle component in response to an operation of the operating member. An electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from a user. A wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to the input operation. A power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. At least part of the hydraulic unit is disposed below at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply in a mounting state of the bicycle operating device.

Description

Bicycle operating device

The present invention relates to bicycle operating devices.

Bicycle activity is becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment and 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 a bicycle 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. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed below at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device.

With the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit and at least one of the wireless communication device and the power supply are disposed in the up and down direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively utilized.

According to a second 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 operating member has a free end that is furthest from the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction that is parallel to the first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is operatively 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. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is compared when viewed from the first direction At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed closer to the free end of the operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit, and at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply are disposed in a vertical direction perpendicular to the first direction. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively utilized.

According to a third 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 operating member has a free end that is furthest from the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction that is parallel to the 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 hydraulic unit has a central axis of the hydraulic unit. The central axis of the hydraulic unit defines the lower side and the upper side. The lower side includes a free end of the operating member when viewed from the first direction. The upper side is opposite the lower side with respect to the central axis of the hydraulic unit when viewed from the first direction. 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. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed on the upper side.

Using the bicycle operating device according to the third aspect, wireless At least one of the communicator and the power supply is disposed on the upper side with respect to the central axis of the hydraulic unit. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively utilized.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects is constructed such that at least a part of the hydraulic unit is in communication with the wireless communicator and the electric power when viewed from above in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device At least one of the suppliers overlaps.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourth aspect, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit and at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply are aligned in the first direction. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively utilized.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects further includes a mounting jaw to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar. The mounting jaw has an annular shape. The annular shape has a jaw center axis. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a tangential direction of the handle parallel to the center axis of the jaw.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit and at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply are aligned in the first direction. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively utilized.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit has a hydraulic unit central axis. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is in contact with the first pivot The hydraulic unit having the rotation axis and the central axis of the hydraulic unit is vertically aligned with at least one of the wireless communication device and the power supply when viewed in the vertical direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixth aspect, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit and at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply are aligned in the first direction. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively utilized.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventh aspect, the hydraulic unit has a longitudinal shape in a movable direction of the piston. Since at least a portion of the cylinder bore and the piston are disposed under at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device, an internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further effectively effective use.

According to an eighth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to sixth aspect, wherein the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and is connected to The storage tank of the cylinder bore.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighth aspect, the cylinder bore, the piston and the sump require a large volume. Since at least a portion of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the sump are disposed under at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device, an internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further Use it effectively.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any of the third and sixth aspects, and the fourth and fifth aspects of the third aspect, is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes the cylinder bore and the piston. The cylinder bore has a central axis that defines a central axis of the hydraulic unit. The piston is movably provided in the bore of the cylinder. The piston is constructed to move in a direction in which the central axis of the hydraulic unit extends.

With the bicycle operating device according to the ninth aspect, the hydraulic unit has a longitudinal shape along a central axis of the hydraulic unit. Since at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed on the upper side with respect to the central axis of the hydraulic unit, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further effectively utilized.

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 at least a part of the hydraulic unit is set at the time of viewing from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device Below a pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the tenth aspect, the upper space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is largely secured. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further effectively utilized.

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects is constructed such that at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed within the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eleventh aspect, the hydraulic unit requires a large volume. Therefore, it is possible to make the operating member thin and flat. because Thus, the user can easily operate the operating member.

According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects is constructed such that at least a part of the hydraulic unit is provided at the operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth aspect, the hydraulic unit requires a large volume. Therefore, it is possible to make the base member thin and flat. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the base member.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects is constructed such that the wireless communicator is disposed at the operating member. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed below the power supply in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device.

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, the wireless communicator is disposed at the operating member, which is relatively close to the additional components. Therefore, the wireless communication performance is improved.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects further includes an additional operating member movably mounted to the base member. The wireless communicator is placed at the additional operating member. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed below the power supply in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, the wireless communicator is disposed at the additional operating member, which is relatively close to the additional components. Therefore, the wireless communication performance is improved. In addition, the user can operate the additional operating member by moving the additional operating member.

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

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, the user can operate the additional operating member by an operation similar to the operation of the operating member. Therefore, the operability of the additional operating member is improved.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects is constructed such that the bicycle operating device is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a plane transverse to the center. The base member includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The wireless communicator is disposed between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface in the first direction. The first lateral surface is closer to the wireless communicator in the first direction than the second lateral surface. The first lateral surface is disposed closer to the central plane of the cross-section than the second lateral surface in the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, the wireless communicator is disposed adjacent to the first lateral surface facing the central plane of the cross section. Therefore, the wireless communicator is not often disturbed by the user's hand. Therefore, the wireless communication performance is improved.

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 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 seventeenth aspect, it is possible to securely fix the bicycle operating device to the sunken handlebar.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the invention, according to the first to tenth The bicycle operating device of any of the seven 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 eighteenth aspect, the grip portion allows the user to easily operate the operating member.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to eighteenth aspects, wherein the base member includes a saddle bridge portion at the second end.

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

According to a twentieth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect is constructed such that at least one of the power supply and the electric switch is disposed at the saddle bridge portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twentieth aspect, the user can easily operate the electric switch. In addition, it is possible for the electrical switch to generate electrical power when the electrical switch is operated to supply power to the electrical switch.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twentieth aspects is constructed such that at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed at the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty first aspect, the number of devices provided on the operating member can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to make the operating device thin. Therefore, the user can easily operate the operating member.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-first aspects further includes the first pivot shaft A rod pivotally coupling the operating member to the base member about the first pivot axis. The operating member includes a proximal end portion coupled to the first pivoting shaft and a distal end portion opposite the proximal end portion in a radial direction about the first pivot axis. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed closer to the proximal end portion than to the distal end portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-second aspect, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed close to the proximal end portion. Therefore, the operating portion of the operating portion of the operating member that is in contact with and close to the distal end portion can be made thin. Therefore, the user can easily operate the operating member.

2‧‧‧ handlebars

4‧‧‧Bending parts

10‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

11‧‧‧ Left control unit

12‧‧‧Base member

12A‧‧‧ first end

12B‧‧‧ second end

12G‧‧‧ grasping part

12P‧‧‧ Saddle Bridge Section

14‧‧‧Operating components

14A‧‧‧ proximal part

14B‧‧‧ distal part

14FE‧‧‧Free end

15‧‧‧First offset component

16‧‧‧Installation surface

17‧‧‧ Covers

18‧‧‧Installation clamp

20‧‧‧First pivoting shaft

22‧‧‧Hydraulic unit

24‧‧‧Cylinder bore

25‧‧‧Hydraulic cylinder

26‧‧‧Piston

28‧‧‧Piston offset member

30‧‧‧ Connecting rod

31‧‧‧Top

32‧‧‧storage tank

34‧‧‧Additional operating components

34a‧‧‧Perforation

36‧‧‧ chamber

38‧‧‧First side wall

40‧‧‧second side wall

41‧‧‧ receiving part

42‧‧‧ pivot pin

44‧‧‧Second offset component

46‧‧‧Operating member actuation surface

110‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

114‧‧‧Operating components

122‧‧‧Hydraulic unit

124‧‧‧Cylinder bore

134‧‧‧Additional operating components

135‧‧‧Rotating mechanism

142‧‧‧ pivot pin

210‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

A1‧‧‧First pivot axis

A2‧‧‧second pivot axis

A3‧‧‧ Third pivot axis

A4‧‧‧fourth pivot axis

B‧‧‧Bicycle

BC1‧‧‧Bicycle components

BC2‧‧‧Additional components

BH1‧‧‧ battery holder

BT1‧‧‧Battery

C1‧‧‧Hydraulic hose

C2‧‧‧ cable

CA1‧‧‧ capacitor

CC1‧‧‧Communication Controller

CCA‧‧‧Clamp center axis

CP‧‧‧ transverse center plane

CP2‧‧‧ transverse center plane

D1‧‧‧ first direction

Dd‧‧‧down direction

Df‧‧‧ forward direction

Dl‧‧‧Left to the left

DL‧‧‧ longitudinal direction

Dra‧‧‧ radial direction

Dre‧‧‧Backward

Dri‧‧‧ to the right

Du‧‧‧Up direction

DW‧‧‧ lateral direction

EG1‧‧‧electric energy generating components

HCA‧‧‧ hydraulic unit central axis

HTD‧‧‧Handle tangential direction

HVD‧‧‧ hydraulic unit basic vertical direction

INF1‧‧‧ notification device

LS‧‧‧ underside

LS1‧‧‧ first lateral surface

LS2‧‧‧ second lateral surface

M1‧‧‧ memory

MD1‧‧‧first movable direction

MD2‧‧‧Second movable direction

MD3‧‧‧ third movable direction

MD4‧‧‧4th movable direction

P1‧‧‧Export

P2‧‧‧Export

P3‧‧‧Export

P11‧‧‧ Rest position

P12‧‧‧Operational position

P21‧‧‧ Rest position

P22‧‧‧Operational position

PR1‧‧‧ processor

PS1‧‧‧Power supply

RC1‧‧‧Rectifier circuit

S1‧‧‧First interior space

S1A‧‧‧First interior space

S1B‧‧‧First interior space

S2‧‧‧Second internal space

S3‧‧‧ third internal space

S3A‧‧‧ third internal space

S3B‧‧‧ third internal space

S4‧‧‧fourth internal space

S4A‧‧‧fourth internal space

S4B‧‧‧fourth interior space

S5‧‧‧ fifth internal space

S6‧‧‧ sixth internal space

SG1‧‧‧First control signal

SG2‧‧‧second control signal

SW1‧‧‧First electric switch

SW2‧‧‧Second electric switch

US‧‧‧Upper side

WC1‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

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1 is a left side view of a bicycle handle provided with a bicycle operating device according to a first embodiment.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1.

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

4 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in FIG. 1.

Figure 5 is a portion of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1 Divided into a rear view.

Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 1.

7 shows other possible locations in which at least one of an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, a notification device, a communication controller, and a power supply is placed in the bicycle operating device illustrated in FIG.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line VIII-VIII of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a top plan view of an example of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 8.

Figure 10 is a left side view of a bicycle handle provided with a bicycle operating device according to a second embodiment.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 10.

Figure 12 is a left side view of a bicycle handle provided with a bicycle operating device according to a third embodiment.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in Figure 12 .

Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference

First embodiment

Referring first to Figures 1 and 2, a bicycle operating device 10 according to an embodiment is mounted to a bicycle handlebar 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle handlebar 2 is, for example, a sunken handlebar. The bicycle handlebar 2 can be referred to as a sunken handlebar 2. The handlebar 2 can have a shape different from that of a sunken handlebar if needed and / or desired. The bicycle operating device 10 is mounted to the bicycle handlebar 2 as a right control device constructed to be operated by the knight's right hand. The structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to a left control device (11 in Fig. 2) constructed to be operated by the left hand of the knight. The bicycle operating device 10 can be mounted to a bicycle handlebar that is different from the sunken handlebar if needed and/or desired.

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

Additionally, bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to additional component BC2 via wireless communication. The additional assembly BC2 includes an electric bicycle assembly such as an electric shifting device, an electric suspension, and an electric seatpost. The additional component BC2 may additionally include a controller to control such an electric bicycle component. The additional component BC2 may additionally include a digital device (eg, a timepiece, a mobile phone, or a music player). The additional component BC2 can also be referred to as an electric bicycle component BC2. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the electric shifting device as an additional component BC2 via wireless communication. The electric bicycle assembly BC2 can also be referred to as an electric shifting device BC2. Electric exchange Examples of the gear unit BC2 include a derailleur and an inner shifting hub.

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 (e.g., a knight) that sits on the seat cushion of bicycle B (Fig. 2) and faces the handlebar 2. Accordingly, the terms used to describe the bicycle operating device 10 should be interpreted relative to the bicycle B equipped with the bicycle operating device 10 used in the upright riding position on a horizontal surface. In FIGS. 1 and 2, Df, Dre, D1, Dri, Du, and Dd indicate the front or forward direction, the backward direction, the left direction, the right direction, the upward direction, and the downward direction, respectively. The front or forward direction Df and the backward direction Dre can be collectively referred to as the longitudinal direction DL. The leftward direction D1 and the rightward direction Dri can be collectively referred to as a lateral direction DW. More precisely, as seen in Figure 2, the bicycle has a transverse central plane CP that extends in the longitudinal direction DL. The cross-sectional center plane CP extends in the center of the bicycle handlebar 2. Therefore, the right control device 10 is disposed on the right side with respect to the cross-sectional center plane CP. The left control device 11 is disposed on the left side with respect to the cross-sectional center plane CP. That is, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle B having a cross-sectional center plane CP.

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 the bicycle handlebar 2 and a second end 12B opposite the first end 12A. The first end 12A is constructed to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar 2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. Bicycle operating device 10 The mounted state means that the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted in the state of the bicycle handlebar 2. As seen in FIG. 3, the sunken handlebar 2 includes a curved member 4. The base member 12 includes a mounting surface 16 at the first end 12A. The mounting surface 16 has a curved shape corresponding to the sunken handlebar 2. Specifically, the mounting surface 16 has a curved shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the curved member 4 of the bicycle handlebar 2. The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a mounting jaw 18 to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar 2. The mounting jaw 18 has an annular shape. This annular shape has a jaw center axis CCA.

As seen in Figures 1 and 3, the base member 12 includes a grip portion 12G that is disposed between the first end 12A and the second end 12B. The grip portion 12G is constructed to be grasped by a user. That is, the base member 12 has a grippable shape between the first end 12A and the second end 12B. The base member 12 includes a saddle bridge portion 12P at the second end 12B. The saddle bridge portion 12P extends obliquely upward from the grip portion 12G. The saddle bridge portion 12P is disposed at a position higher than the highest position of the first end 12A in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10.

As seen in Figures 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 can include a cover member 17. The cover member 17 is constructed to at least partially cover the base member 12. For example, the cover member 17 is made of a non-metallic material such as rubber, and the base member 12 is made of a metal material. The base member 12 can be made of a non-metallic material if needed and / or desired. The cover member 17 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10 if needed and/or desired.

In this embodiment, the operating member 14 is, for example, a brake operation As a component. As seen in FIG. 1, the operating member 14 is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 about a first pivot axis A1. Specifically, 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 first pivoting shaft 20 is supported by the base member 12. The first pivoting shaft 20 is disposed below the saddle bridge portion 12P in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10.

In this embodiment, the operating member 14 extends downward from the base member 12 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. The operating member 14 is rotatable relative to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1 in the first movable direction MD1. In this embodiment, the first movable direction MD1 is a surrounding direction defined around the first pivot axis A1. The operating member 14 is rotatable relative to the base member 12 between a rest position P11 and an operating position P12. The bicycle operating device 10 may further include a first biasing member 15 to bias the operating member 14 toward the rest position P11.

In the present application, the term "rest position" as used herein refers to a position such as a movable member of the operating member 14 that remains stationary in a state where the movable member is not operated by the user. The term "operating position" as used herein refers to a position at which a movable member has been operated by a user to perform an operation of the bicycle assembly.

As seen in Figure 4, the operating member 14 includes a proximal portion 14A and a distal portion 14B. The proximal portion 14A is coupled to the first pivoting shaft 20. That is, the proximal portion 14A is pivotally coupled to the base member 12. The distal end portion 14B is in a radial direction around the first pivot axis A1 The Dra upper is opposite the proximal portion 14A. The operating member 14 has a free end 14FE furthest from the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from a first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1.

As seen in Figure 4, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a hydraulic unit 22. The hydraulic unit 22 is coupled to the operating member 14 to operate the bicycle assembly BC1 in response to the operation of the operating member 14.

The hydraulic unit 22 includes a cylinder bore 24 and a piston 26. In this embodiment, the cylinder bore 24 is defined by a hydraulic cylinder 25 provided in the base member 12, and the hydraulic cylinder 25 is a different member than the base member 12. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed within the base member 12. However, the cylinder bore 24 can be shaped as a hole in the base member 12. The cylinder bore 24 has a central axis HCA that defines the central axis of the hydraulic unit. That is, the hydraulic unit 22 has a hydraulic unit central axis HCA. A piston 26 is movably provided in the cylinder bore 24. The piston 26 is constructed to move in a direction MD2 (second movable direction MD2) in which the hydraulic unit central axis HCA extends. In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit central axis HCA defines the lower side LS and the upper side US. The lower side LS includes the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 when viewed from the first direction D1. The upper side US is opposite to the lower side LS with respect to the hydraulic unit central axis HCA when viewed from the first direction D1.

In the illustrated embodiment, at least one of the cylinder bore 24 and the piston 26 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1. More specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24 and the entire piston 26 is in the slave The first direction D1 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1. The outlet port P1 of the hydraulic unit 22 is closer to the first end 12A than the piston 26.

Additionally, hydraulic unit 22 may include a piston biasing member 28 that is provided in cylinder bore 24 to bias piston 26. The piston 26 is operatively coupled to the operating member 14 via a connecting rod 30. The piston biasing member 28 is constructed to bias the operating member 14 toward the rest position P11 via the piston 26 and the connecting rod 30.

The hydraulic unit 22 includes a sump 32 that is coupled to the bore 24 of the cylinder. In this embodiment, the sump 32 is disposed on the upper side US when viewed from the first direction D1. However, the sump 32 may be disposed on the lower side LS when viewed from the first direction D1. The sump 32 is constructed to be in fluid communication with the cylinder bore 24. The cylinder bore 24 is configured to be in fluid communication with the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1 via a hydraulic hose C1. When the operating member 14 is pivoted relative to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1 toward the operating position P12, hydraulic pressure is applied to the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1 via the hydraulic hose C1 to actuate the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1. In this embodiment, the hydraulic hose C1 is not part of the hydraulic unit 22.

In this embodiment, the first pivot axis A1 is disposed on the upper side US when viewed from the first direction D1. Therefore, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. Specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 is in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10 When viewed in one direction D1, it is disposed below the first pivot axis A1. More specifically, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 are disposed below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10.

Further, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1. Specifically, at least one of the cylinder bore 24, the piston 26, and the sump 32 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1. More specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1. .

As seen in Figures 1, 4 and 5, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes an additional operating member 34 that is movably mounted to the base member 12. The additional operating member 34 is constructed to receive input operations from the user. That is, the additional operating member 34 is constructed to be operated by the user. The additional operating member 34 is movable relative to the operating member 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the additional operating member 34 is movably coupled to the operating member 14. The additional operating member 34 is pivotally mounted on the operating member 14 about a second pivot axis A2 that is non-parallel to the first pivot axis A1. As seen in FIG. 5, the additional operating member 34 is rotatable relative to the operating member 14 about the second pivot axis A2 in the third movable direction MD3. In this embodiment, the third movable direction MD3 is a peripheral direction defined as being about the second pivot axis A2. The additional operating member 34 can be in a resting position relative to the operating member 14 The P21 rotates between the operating position P22.

The additional operating member 34 includes, for example, a resin material. The additional operating member 34 can optionally include carbon fibers or other reinforcing materials that are additional to the resin material. In other words, the additional operating member 34 can be made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic or the like. However, the additional operating member 34 can be made of other materials if needed and/or desired.

As seen in Figures 1, 4 and 5, the operating member 14 includes a chamber 36 in which the additional operating member 34 is at least partially provided. The chamber 36 extends between the proximal portion 14A and the distal portion 14B. An additional operating member 34 is disposed between the proximal portion 14A and the distal portion 14B. As seen in Figure 5, the operating member 14 includes a first side wall 38 and a second side wall 40 that are spaced apart from each other. The first side wall 38 and the second side wall 40 extend between the proximal end portion 14A and the distal end portion 14B. The chamber 36 is defined between the first side wall 38 and the second side wall 40. Additional operating member 34 is at least partially provided between first side wall 38 and second side wall 40.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a pivot pin 42 and a second biasing member 44. The pivot pin 42 defines a second pivot axis A2. The pivot pin 42 is secured to the operating member 14. The additional operating member 34 is pivotally mounted to the operating member 14 via a pivot pin 42. The second biasing member 44 is configured to bias the additional operating member 34 toward the first side wall 38. The first side wall 38 is constructed to position the additional operating member 34 at the rest position P21.

As seen in Figures 1, 4 and 5, the bicycle operating device 10 includes an electrical switch to be activated by an input operation from a user. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a first electrical switch SW1 and second electrical switch SW2. However, one of the first electrical switch SW1 and the second electrical switch SW2 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10 if needed and/or desired. The first electrical switch SW1 and the second electrical switch SW2 can also be referred to as an electrical switch SW1 and an electrical switch SW2, respectively. As seen in FIG. 4, the electric switch SW1 is disposed in the first inner space S1 at the saddle bridge portion 12P of the base member 12. That is, the electric switch SW1 is disposed at the saddle bridge portion 12P. The electric switch SW2 is disposed in the second internal space S2 of the additional operating member 34. Therefore, the electric switch SW1 is disposed at the base member 12, and the electric switch SW2 is disposed at the additional operating member 34.

From another point of view, the electric switch SW1 is disposed on the upper side US, and the electric switch SW2 is disposed on the lower side LS. The electrical switch SW1 is disposed closer to the proximal portion 14A than to the distal portion 14B, and the electrical switch SW2 is disposed closer to the distal portion 14B than to the proximal portion 14A. However, the first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2 may be disposed at positions different from the saddle bridge portion 12P and the additional operating member 34. Other possible locations are described in the modifications of this embodiment.

The electrical switches SW1 and SW2 are constructed to be operated by a user. Specifically, as seen in FIG. 4, the button or switching member of the first electric switch SW1 protrudes from the base member 12. The user can operate the first electrical switch SW1 by pressing a button of the first electrical switch SW1 or moving a switching member of the first electrical switch SW1. The button that presses the first electric switch SW1 or the switching member that moves the first electric switch SW1 can be referred to as a first input operation. The first electrical switch SW1 is constructed to receive the first input from the user The operation is performed to generate the first control signal SG1 in response to the first input operation.

Regarding the second electrical switch SW2, as seen in FIGS. 1 and 5, the operating member 14 includes a receiving portion 41 that is provided on the second side wall 40. The receiving portion 41 extends from the second side wall 40. As seen in FIG. 1, the electric switch SW2 overlaps the receiving portion 41 when viewed from the first direction D1. As seen in FIG. 5, the button of the second electrical switch SW2 protrudes from the additional operating member 34. That is, the electric switch SW2 is disposed to face the receiving portion 41 in the first direction D1.

As seen in FIG. 5, when the additional operating member 34 is pressed by the user toward the second side wall 40, the additional operating member 34 pivots relative to the operating member 14 about the second pivot axis A2 toward the operating position P22. Such pivotal movement of the additional operating member 34 relative to the operating member 14 can be referred to as a second input operation. The electric switch SW2 is constructed to be activated by the receiving portion 41 of the operating member 14 in response to the second input operation. The second electrical switch SW2 is configured to receive a second input operation from the user to generate a second control signal SG2 in response to the second input operation.

As seen in Figures 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a wireless communicator WC1. In the illustrated embodiment, bicycle operating device 10 includes a single wireless communicator WC1. However, the bicycle operating device 10 can include a plurality of wireless communicators. The wireless communicator WC1 is disposed at the additional operating member 34. Specifically, the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed in the second internal space S2 of the additional operating member 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed at the additional operating member 34 Medium, but the wireless communicator WC1 can be placed on the additional operating member 34. Further, the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed closer to the distal end portion 14B than to the proximal portion 14A. However, the wireless communicator WC1 may be disposed at a different location from the additional operating member 34. Other possible locations are described in the modifications of this embodiment.

The wireless communicator WC1 is electrically coupled to the electrical switch SW1 to wirelessly transmit a signal (e.g., the first control signal SG1) to the additional component BC2 in response to an input operation (e.g., the first input operation described above). The wireless communicator WC1 is electrically coupled to the electrical switch SW2 to wirelessly transmit a signal (eg, the second control signal SG2) to the additional component BC2 in response to an input operation (eg, the second input operation described above).

In addition, the wireless communicator WC1 can receive signals from the additional component BC2 regarding additional component status (eg, communication status and current gear status) to be relayed to the notification device described below.

The wireless communicator WC1 may include a directional wireless antenna (not shown) to output wireless signals more strongly in the exact direction other than the other directions. That is, the wireless communicator WC1 is constructed to wirelessly transmit the directional signal to the additional component BC2 in response to the input operation. However, if desired and/or desired, the wireless communicator WC1 can be constructed to wirelessly transmit signals that are not directional.

As seen in Figures 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 can additionally include a notification device INF1. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a single notification device INF1. However, bicycle exercise The device 10 can include a plurality of notification devices. Further, the notification device INF1 can be omitted. In the illustrated embodiment, the notification device INF1 is disposed at the additional operating member 34. Specifically, the notification device INF1 is disposed in the second internal space S2 of the additional operation device 34. However, the notification device INF1 can be disposed on the additional operating member 34. Further, the notification device INF1 may be disposed at a different position from the additional operation member 34. Other possible locations are described in the modifications of this embodiment.

The notification device INF1 can be constructed to notify the user of the status of the bicycle operating device 10. Alternatively or additionally, the notification device INF1 can be constructed to notify the user of the pairing pattern between the bicycle operating device 10 and the additional component BC2. In addition, the notification device INF1 can be constructed to notify other information such as the current gear position. As seen in Fig. 1, the notification device INF1 is exposed from the perforations 34a provided on the additional operating member 34, and the notification device INF1 includes a light emitting diode (LED), which is constructed in accordance with the state of the bicycle operating device 10. And the pairing mode or the like emits light through the perforations 34a. The wireless communicator WC1, the electrical switch SW2, and the notification device INF1 may be provided, for example, on a substrate (not shown) that is secured to the additional operating member 34 in the second internal space S2.

As seen in Figures 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a communication controller CC1. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a single communication controller CC1. However, the bicycle operating device 10 can include a plurality of communication controllers. In the illustrated embodiment, the communication controller CC1 is disposed at the saddle bridge portion 12P. However, the communication controller CC1 can be disposed at a different position from the saddle bridge portion 12P. At the office. Other possible locations are described in the modifications of this embodiment.

The communication controller CC1 is constructed to control the wireless communicator WC1 to wirelessly transmit the signal SG1 (SG2) to the additional component BC2 in response to an input operation to the electrical switch SW1 (SW2). For example, the communication controller CC1 is electrically connected to each of the first electric switch SW1, the second electric switch SW2, the wireless communicator WC1, and the notification device INF1. The electric switches SW1 and SW2 are electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC1 via the communication controller CC1.

In the illustrated embodiment, when the first electrical switch SW1 is activated in response to the first input operation from the user, the communication controller CC1 controls the wireless communication device WC1 to wirelessly transmit the first control signal SG1. To the extra component BC2. Specifically, the communication controller CC1 is constructed to detect the activation of the first electrical switch SW1. Then, the communication controller CC1 is constructed to generate the first control signal SG1 in response to the activation of the electrical switch SW1. The wireless communicator WC1 is constructed to superimpose the first control signal SG1 on the carrier using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to generate a wireless signal.

When the electrical switch SW2 is activated in response to the second input operation from the user, the communication controller CC1 controls the wireless communicator WC1 to wirelessly transmit the second control signal SG2 to the additional component BC2. Specifically, the communication controller CC1 is constructed to detect the activation of the second electrical switch SW2. Then, the communication controller CC1 is constructed to generate the second control signal SG2 in response to the activation of the second electrical switch SW2. The wireless communicator WC1 is constructed to use the predetermined wireless communication protocol and the second control The signal SG2 is superimposed on the carrier to generate a wireless signal.

As seen in FIG. 6, the communication controller CC1 constitutes a microcomputer, and includes a processor PR1 and a memory M1. The processor PR1 includes a central processing unit (CPU). The memory M1 includes a read only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). For example, the program stored in the memory M1 is read into the processor PR1, whereby the function of the communication controller CC1 is performed.

The first electrical switch SW1 can be a functional switch. The communication controller CC1 is constructed to enter a setting mode for initial setting and/or programming when the function switch SW1 is operated by the user.

As seen in Figures 1, 4 and 6, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a power supply PS1. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a single power supply PS1. However, the bicycle operating device 10 can include a plurality of power supplies. In the illustrated embodiment, the power supply PS1 is disposed at the saddle bridge portion 12P. In other words, the power supplier PS1 is disposed on the upper side US. Further, the power supplier PS1 is disposed at the base member 12. The power supply PS1 is disposed closer to the proximal portion 14A than to the distal end portion 14B. Therefore, at least one of the power supplier PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is disposed at the saddle bridge portion 12P. At least one of the power supply PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is disposed on the upper side US. At least one of the power supply PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is disposed at the base member 12. At least one of the power supply PS1 and the electrical switch SW1 is disposed closer to the proximal portion 14A than to the distal end portion 14B. Wireless communicator WC1 and power supply At least one of the switches PS1 is disposed at the saddle bridge portion 12P. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is disposed on the upper side US. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 is disposed at the base member 12. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is disposed closer to the proximal end portion 14A than to the distal end portion 14B.

Further, the power supplier PS1 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. That is, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1. 12B. In other words, the power supply PS1 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction. That is, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1.

Conversely, at least one of the cylinder bore 24 and the piston 26 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1. . At least one of the cylinder bore 24, the piston 26 and the sump 32 is at least partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1. . More specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24 and the entire piston 26 is compared to the wireless communicator WC1 when viewed from the first direction D1. At least one of the power supply PS1 is disposed closer to the first end 12A. At least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 is disposed closer to the first aspect than the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1. One end 12A. However, the power supplier PS1 may be disposed at a different position from the saddle bridge portion 12P. Other possible locations are described in the modifications of this embodiment.

Further, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. Below. Specifically, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below the power supply PS1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. More precisely, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 is disposed below the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. . More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 are disposed below the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10.

In other words, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed closer to the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 than at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1. Specifically, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed closer to the free end than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the power supply PS1 14FE. More specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 is disposed closer to the free end 14FE than the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1. More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 are disposed closer to the free end 14FE than the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1.

The power supply PS1 is electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC1 to supply power to the wireless communicator VWC1. The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a cable C2 electrically connected between the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1. Cable C2 extends from wireless communicator WC1 along operating member 14 and/or additional operating member 34 to power supply PS1. Further, the power supplier PS1 is electrically connected to the electric switches SVW1 and SW2, the communication controller CC1, and the notification device INF1 to supply electric power to the electric switches SW1 and SW2, the communication controller CC1, and the notification device INF1.

As seen in Fig. 6, the power supply PS1 includes an electric energy generating element EG1. Further, the power supply PS1 may further include a rectifier circuit RC1. Further, the power supply PS1 may further include a capacitor CA1. The power supply PS1 may include a battery BT1 and a battery holder BH1. The battery BT1 is mounted in the battery holder BH1. Examples of the battery BT1 include a primary battery such as a lithium manganese dioxide battery, and a secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery. In this embodiment, the battery BT1 is a one-button battery.

The electric energy generating element EG1 can include a piezoelectric element. The electric energy generating element EG1 generates electric energy (for example, an alternating current) using the pressure and/or vibration of the piezoelectric element. For example, the piezoelectric element can be attached to the first electricity The switch SW1, and the power generating element EG1 generates electric energy using pressure and/or vibration caused by the pressing of the first electric switch SW1. Alternatively or additionally, the piezoelectric element may be attached to at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14, and the power generating element EG1 uses pressure and/or vibration of at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 ( It generates electrical energy from the movement of the operating member 14 relative to the base member 12. Further, alternatively or additionally, the piezoelectric element may be attached to at least one of the operating member 14, the additional operating member 34, and the second electrical switch SW2. The power generating element EG1 generates electrical energy using pressure and/or vibration of at least one of the operating member 14, the additional operating member 34, and the second electrical switch SW2, which is caused by movement of the additional operating member 34 relative to the operating member 14. The remaining electric energy generated by the electric energy generating element EG1 can be charged to the capacitor CA1.

The rectifier circuit RC1 is connected to the power generating element EG1 to rectify the electric energy generated by the power generating element EG1. Since the power generating element EG1 and the rectifier circuit RC1 are well known in the electronics field, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein for the sake of brevity.

Modification of the first embodiment

As described above, at least one of the electric switches SW1 and SW2, the wireless communicator WC1, the notification device INF1, the communication controller CC1, and the power supply PS1 may be disposed at a position different from the position described in the above embodiment. Figure 7 shows the electrical switches SW1 and SW2, wireless communication At least one of at least one of the device WC1, the notification device INF1, the communication controller CC1, and the power supply PS1 can be set to a possible position.

As seen in Figure 7, the base member 12 includes at least a first interior space S1 and a third interior space S3. The third internal space S3 is disposed at the upper side of the hydraulic unit 22 at the grip portion 12G when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. The operation member 14 includes a fourth internal space S4, a fifth internal space S5, and a sixth internal space S6. The fourth internal space S4 is disposed close to the proximal end portion 14A. The fifth internal space S5 is provided at the receiving portion 41. The sixth internal space S6 is disposed close to the distal end portion 14B. Specifically, the fourth internal space S4 is disposed closer to the proximal end portion 14A than to the distal end portion 14B. The fifth inner space S5 overlaps with the second inner space S2 included in the additional operation member 34 when viewed from the first direction D1. The sixth inner space S6 is closer to the distal end portion 14B than to the proximal end portion 14A.

The first inner space S1, the third inner space S3, and the fourth inner space S4 are disposed above at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below each of the first interior space S1, the third interior space S3, and the fourth interior space S4. The first inner space S1, the third inner space S3, and the fourth inner space S4 are disposed farther from the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is compared to the first inner space S1, the third inner space S3, and the fourth inner space S4 when viewed from the first direction D1. Each of them is disposed closer to the free end 14FE of the operating member 14. The first inner space S1, the third inner space S3, and the fourth inner space S4 are disposed on the upper side US.

Conversely, the second inner space S2, the fifth inner space S5, and the sixth inner space S6 are disposed below the entire hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. The second inner space S2, the fifth inner space S5, and the sixth inner space S6 are disposed closer to the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. The second inner space S2, the fifth inner space S5, and the sixth inner space S6 are disposed on the lower side LS.

In the bicycle operating device 10 illustrated in FIG. 7, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1, the third internal space S3, and the fourth internal space S4. One in the middle. In the case where at least one power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1, the third internal space S3, and the fourth internal space S4, as in the first embodiment It is described that any wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) may be disposed in any one of the first to sixth internal spaces S1 to S6. Further, in the case where at least one wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1, the third internal space S3, and the fourth internal space S4, any power supply ( For example, the power supplier PS1) may be disposed in any one of the first to sixth internal spaces S1 to S6.

In the case where the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed at the base member 12 (for example, in the first internal space S1 or in the third internal space S3), the wireless communicator WC1 is preferably disposed to face-to-face Center plane CP2 (see Figure 2). 8 and 9 illustrate an example of the bicycle operating device 10 in which the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed in the third internal space S3. Specifically, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device 10 taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. Fig. 9 is a top view of the bicycle operating device 10 as seen from above in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. In FIGS. 8 and 9, the power supply PS1 is also disposed in the third internal space S3, but the power supply PS1 may be disposed in the first internal space S1, the second internal space S2, and the fourth internal space S4. One of the sixth internal spaces S6.

As seen in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first direction D1 is a bidirectional direction including a first unidirectional direction D1 (eg, a leftward direction D1) and a second unidirectional direction Dri (eg, a rightward direction Dri). The second one-way direction Dri is the opposite direction of the first one-way direction D1. The base member 12 includes a first lateral surface LS1 and a second lateral surface LS2. The first lateral surface LS1 faces toward the first unidirectional direction D1. The second lateral surface LS2 faces the second unidirectional direction Dri. The first lateral surface LS1 is closer to the transverse center plane CP than the second lateral surface LS2 in the first direction D1. Preferably, the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed between the first lateral surface LS1 and the second lateral surface LS2 in the first direction D1. The first lateral surface LS1 is closer to the wireless communicator WC1 than the second lateral surface LS2 in the first direction D1.

Further, as seen in FIGS. 7 to 9, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 when viewed from above in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10. Similarly, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from a handle tangential direction HTD parallel to the jaw center axis CCA. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 overlaps at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 when viewed from a hydraulic unit base vertical direction HVD perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1 and the hydraulic unit center axis HCA. Therefore, it is possible to make at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 thin in the first direction D1. Therefore, the user can easily grasp at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14.

In the case where the wireless communicator WC1 is disposed at the operating member 14, the wireless communicator WC1 is preferably disposed in the sixth internal space S6 because the sixth internal space S6 is compared to the fourth and fifth internal spaces S4 And S5 is closer to the additional component BC2 to improve wireless communication performance. In this case, as described above, at least one power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1, the third internal space S3, and the fourth internal space S4 such that At least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below the power supply PS1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10.

The communication controller CC1 can be disposed in an internal space (one of S2 to S6) different from the first internal space S1. In the case where the bicycle operating device 10 includes a plurality of communication controllers, a plurality of communications The controller may be disposed in at least one of the first to sixth internal spaces S1 to S6. In addition, at least one of the plurality of communication controllers (eg, the communication controller CC1) may be integrated into the wireless communicator WC1 into a single unit.

At least one of the electric switches SW1 and SW2 may be disposed in at least one of the internal spaces S3 to S6 different from the first and second internal spaces S1 and S2. For example, the electric switch SW2 may be disposed in the fifth internal space S5 of the receiving portion 41 (instead of the second internal space S2). In this case, the electrical switch SW2 overlaps with the additional operating member 34 when viewed from the first direction D1. The button of the second electric switch SW2 protrudes from the receiving portion 41. That is, the electric switch SW2 is disposed to face the additional operating member 34 in the first direction D1. In this configuration, the electrical switch SW2 is constructed to be activated by the additional operating member 34 in response to the second input operation described above.

Further, in the case where the power supplier PS1 generates electric energy caused by the pressing of at least one of the electric switches SW1 and SW2, at least one of the electric switches SW1 and SW2 may preferably be integrated in the power supplier PS1. Alternatively, at least one of the electrical switches SW1 and SW2 may preferably be disposed in the internal space of the set power supply PS1.

The notification device INF1 is mounted to one of the base member 12, the operating member 14, and the additional operating member 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the notification device INF1 is mounted in the additional operating member 34. The communication device INF1 can be mounted to one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 if needed and/or desired. The notification device INF1 can be set at The internal space (one of S1, S3 to S6) different from the second internal space S2. Further, the notification device INF1 may be disposed in a device (for example, a code table) that is mounted to the bicycle handlebar 2 differently from the bicycle operating device 10. In the case where the bicycle operating device 10 includes a plurality of notification devices, the plurality of notification devices may be disposed in at least one of the first to sixth internal spaces S1 to S6.

In the case where the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 is applied to the left control device 11 shown in Fig. 2, the left control device 11 has substantially the same configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 except that they are mirror images of each other, and For the sake of brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein.

Second embodiment

The bicycle operating device 110 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The bicycle operating device 110 has the same configuration as the bicycle operating device 10 except for the position of the hydraulic unit 22, the shape of the third internal space S3A in the base member 12, the positional relationship between the first internal space S1A and the hydraulic unit 22, The positional relationship between the third internal space S3A and the hydraulic unit 22, and the positional relationship between the fourth internal space S4A and the hydraulic unit 22. 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.

In the second embodiment, the hydraulic unit 22 is operated on a bicycle The mounted state of the device 110 is disposed in the base member 12 below the saddle bridge portion 12P when viewed from the first direction D1. The hydraulic unit 22 is disposed above the operating member 14 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 110. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 110. Specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 is disposed on the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 110. Above. More specifically, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26 and the entire sump 32 are disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 110.

Further, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1. Specifically, at least one of the cylinder bore 24, the piston 26, and the sump 32 is at least partially disposed closer to the second end 12B than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1. More specifically, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1. The outlet port P2 of the hydraulic unit 22 is closer to the second end 12B than the piston 26 when viewed from the first direction D1.

The first internal space S1A is provided at the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 110. At least part of the top. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below the first internal space S1A. The third internal space S3A is shaped differently from the third internal space S3 in the first embodiment such that at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below the third internal space S3A. The fourth internal space S4A is disposed below the entire hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 110.

Therefore, the first inner space S1A and the third inner space S3A are disposed farther from the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed closer to the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 than when viewed from the first direction D1 as compared to each of the first inner space S1A and the third inner space S3A. Further, the fourth internal space S4A is disposed closer to the free end 14FE of the operating member 14 than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. The first inner space S1A and the third inner space S3A are disposed on the upper side US. Conversely, the fourth internal space S4A is disposed on the lower side LS.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1A and the third internal space S3A. In the case where at least one power supply (eg, power supply PS1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1A and the third internal space S3A, any wireless communicator (eg, wireless communicator VWC1) may It is disposed in any one of the first to sixth internal spaces S1A to S6. in contrast In the case where at least one wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1A and the third internal space S3A, any power supply (eg, the power supply PS1) ) may be disposed in any one of the first to sixth internal spaces S1A to S6. Other features are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Third embodiment

The bicycle operating device 210 according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The bicycle operating device 210 has the same configuration as the bicycle operating device 10 except for the hydraulic unit 122, the position of the first pivoting shaft 20, the pivot pin 142, the operating member 114, the additional operating member 134, and the third of the base member 12. The shape of the internal space S3B, the shape of the fourth internal space S4B in the operating member 114, the positional relationship between the first internal space S1B and the hydraulic unit 122, and the positional relationship between the third internal space S3B and the hydraulic unit 122. Thus, elements that have substantially the same function as the elements of the above-described embodiments will be numbered the same, and will not be described and/or illustrated in detail herein for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIGS. 12 and 13, the bicycle operating device 210 in the third embodiment includes an operating member 114 that includes a hydraulic unit 122. In this embodiment, the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20) is disposed at the front portion of the operating member 114 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 210. The first pivot axis A1 is compared to the distance saddle when viewed from the first direction D1 The bridge portion 12P is configured to be closer to the second end 12B. As seen in Figure 13, the hydraulic unit 122 includes a cylinder bore 124 and a piston 26. The hydraulic unit 122 includes a sump 32 that is coupled to the bore bore 124. As seen in Figure 13, the cylinder bore 124 is shaped as a hole in the operating member 114. However, the cylinder bore 124 may be defined by a hydraulic cylinder that is provided in the operating member 114 and that is a different member than the operating member 114. Additionally, the sump 32 can be integrated into the cylinder bore 124.

The hydraulic unit 122 is disposed behind the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 210. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1. Specifically, the entire hydraulic unit 122 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. The first pivot axis A1 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122.

At least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 210. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, a portion of the connecting rod 30 is disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 210. However, another portion of the hydraulic unit 122 may be disposed above the first pivot axis A1.

In the third embodiment, the base member 12 includes an operating member actuating surface 46 below the first interior space S1B. When operating member 114 When operated to move from the rest position P11 toward the operation position P12, the operating member actuating surface 46 urges the tip end 31 of the connecting rod 30 toward the distal end portion 14B of the operating member 114. The outlet port P3 of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed closer to the distal end portion 14B of the operating member 114 than the piston 26.

In the illustrated embodiment, the additional operating member 134 is movably coupled to the base member 12. The additional operating member 134 does not overlap the operating member 114 when viewed from the first direction D1. Therefore, the operating member 114 does not include the receiving portion 41 and the fifth internal space S5.

As seen in FIG. 13, the additional operating member 134 is pivotally mounted to the base member 12 via a rotating mechanism 135. The additional operating member 134 is rotatable about a third pivot axis A3 that is parallel to the first pivot axis A1. The additional operating member 134 is rotatable about the third pivot axis A3 in the fourth movable direction MD4 to conform to the pivoting of the operating member 114. In this embodiment, the fourth movable direction MD4 is a peripheral direction defined around the third pivot axis A3. The bicycle operating device 210 includes a pivot pin 142 that defines a third pivot axis A3. The pivot pin 142 is secured to the rotating mechanism 135. The additional operating member 134 is pivotally mounted to the rotating mechanism 135 via a pivot pin 142.

The rotation mechanism 135 is pivotally mounted to the base member 12 about a fourth pivot axis A4 that is not parallel to the first pivot axis A1. Therefore, the additional operating member 134 is rotatable about the fourth pivot axis A4. The rotating mechanism 135 may have the same structure as that of the additional operating member 34 and the electric switch SW2 in the first embodiment and as shown in FIG. Rotating In the case where the mechanism 135 can have the same structure as that of the additional operating member 34 and the electric switch SW2 in the first embodiment, the electric switch SW2 in the rotating mechanism 135 is electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC1. Alternatively, the rotating mechanism 135 may have a rotating structure that the conventional shifting unit has. For example, the rotating mechanism 135 may have a gear rotatable about a fourth pivot axis A4, a latch that positions a rotational angle of the gear, and a rotation sensor that detects a rotation angle of the gear. The rotating mechanism 135 can additionally include an offset member such as the second biasing member 44 to bias the additional operating member 134 toward an exact position (eg, a rest position or an original position).

When the additional operating member 134 is pushed by the user substantially in a first direction D1 parallel to the third pivot axis A3, the additional operating member 134 is oriented relative to the base member 12 about the fourth pivot axis A4 toward the figure. The operating position is pivoted. Such pivotal movement of the additional operating member 134 relative to the base member 12 can be referred to as a second input operation. The rotating mechanism 135 is configured to receive a second input operation from the user to generate a second control signal SG2 in response to the second input operation.

As seen in FIG. 13, the first internal space S1B is disposed above at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 210. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed below the first internal space S1B. The third inner space S3B is shaped differently from the third inner space S3 in the first embodiment such that at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed below the third inner space S3B. The fourth inner space S4B is shaped differently from the fourth inner space S4 in the first embodiment, so that the liquid At least a portion of the pressing unit 122 is disposed below the fourth internal space S4B. The fourth inner space S4B is disposed closer to the first pivot axis A1 than the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1. The fourth internal space S4B is disposed closer to the proximal end portion 14A than to the distal end portion 14B.

Therefore, the first inner space S1B, the third inner space S3B, and the fourth inner space S4B are disposed farther from the free end 14FE of the operating member 114 than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1. That is, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed closer to the operating member 114 than each of the first inner space S1B, the third inner space S3B, and the fourth inner space S4B when viewed from the first direction D1. Free end 14FE. Further, the second inner space S2 and the sixth inner space S6 are disposed closer to the free end 14FE of the operating member 114 than at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1.

Therefore, in the third embodiment, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supplier PS1 is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1B, the third internal space S3B, and the fourth internal space S4B. In the case where at least one power supply (eg, power supply PS1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1B, the third internal space S3B, and the fourth internal space S4B, any wireless communicator (eg, The wireless communicator WC1) may be disposed in any one of the first to seventh internal spaces S1B to S4B and the sixth internal space S6. Conversely, in at least one wireless communicator (eg, a wireless communicator) In the case where WC1) is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1B, the third internal space S3B, and the fourth internal space S4B, any power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) may be disposed in the first interior The space S1B is in any one of the fourth internal space S4B and the sixth internal space S6. Other features are the same as those in the first embodiment.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the bicycle art from this disclosure that the above embodiments can be at least partially combined with one another.

In the present application, the term "comprise" and its derivatives are used herein to mean an open term that defines the appearance of the features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but does not exclude The appearance of other unreported features, components, components, groups, integers, 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 term "constructed" as used herein to describe a component, section or portion of a device includes hardware and/or software that is constructed and/or programmed to perform the desired function. The desired function can be performed by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

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 phrase "first element" does not itself imply the existence of "second element", and the term "second element" itself does not infer "the first element" The existence of a component.

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.

2‧‧‧ handlebars

10‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧Base member

12A‧‧‧ first end

12B‧‧‧ second end

12G‧‧‧ grasping part

12P‧‧‧ Saddle Bridge Section

14‧‧‧Operating components

14A‧‧‧ proximal part

14B‧‧‧ distal part

14FE‧‧‧Free end

15‧‧‧First offset component

17‧‧‧ Covers

20‧‧‧First pivoting shaft

22‧‧‧Hydraulic unit

24‧‧‧Cylinder bore

25‧‧‧Hydraulic cylinder

26‧‧‧Piston

28‧‧‧Piston offset member

30‧‧‧ Connecting rod

32‧‧‧storage tank

34‧‧‧Additional operating components

36‧‧‧ chamber

38‧‧‧First side wall

41‧‧‧ receiving part

A1‧‧‧First pivot axis

A2‧‧‧second pivot axis

BC1‧‧‧Bicycle components

BC2‧‧‧Additional components

C1‧‧‧Hydraulic hose

C2‧‧‧ cable

CC1‧‧‧Communication Controller

CCA‧‧‧Clamp center axis

D1‧‧‧ first direction

Dra‧‧‧ radial direction

HCA‧‧‧ hydraulic unit central axis

INF1‧‧‧ notification device

LS‧‧‧ underside

MD1‧‧‧first movable direction

MD2‧‧‧Second movable direction

P1‧‧‧Export

P11‧‧‧ Rest position

P12‧‧‧Operational position

PS1‧‧‧Power supply

S1‧‧‧First interior space

S2‧‧‧Second internal space

SG1‧‧‧First control signal

SG2‧‧‧second control signal

SW1‧‧‧First electric switch

SW2‧‧‧Second electric switch

US‧‧‧Upper side

WC1‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

Claims (22)

A bicycle operating device comprising: a base member including a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite the first end; an operating member pivotable about the first pivot axis Couplingly 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; wireless communication And being electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit the signal 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 wireless communication At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed in at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device Below. A bicycle operating device comprising: a base member including a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite the first end; an operating member pivotable about the first pivot axis Couplingly coupled to the base member, the operating member having a free end furthest from the first pivot axis when viewed in a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis; a hydraulic unit operatively coupled Operating the 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 wireless communicator, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit being viewed from the first direction compared to at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply Set to be closer to the free end of the operating member. A bicycle operating device comprising: a base member including a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite the first end; an operating member pivotable about the first pivot axis Couplingly coupled to the base member, the operating member having a free end furthest from the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis; a hydraulic unit coupled to the operation a member operative to operate the bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member, the hydraulic unit having a hydraulic unit central axis defining a lower side including the freedom of the operating member when viewed from the first direction And an upper side opposite to the lower side with respect to the central axis of the hydraulic unit when viewed from the first direction; an electrical switch to be activated by an input operation from a user; a wireless communicator that is powered Connected 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 Supplyed to the wireless communicator, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed on the upper side. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein the at least one portion of the hydraulic unit is in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device when viewed from above with the wireless communicator and the power supplier At least one overlap. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: a mounting jaw to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar, the mounting jaw having an annular shape, the annular shape having a clamping center axis And wherein the at least a portion of the hydraulic unit overlaps the at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a tangential direction of the handle parallel to the center axis of the jaw. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit has a hydraulic unit central axis, and the at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is in a hydraulic pressure perpendicular to the first pivot axis and the hydraulic unit central axis. The unit base overlaps with the wireless communicator and the at least one of the power supplies when viewed in a vertical direction. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit comprises: a cylinder bore; A piston that is movably provided in the bore of the cylinder. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic unit comprises: a cylinder bore; a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore; and a sump coupled to the cylinder bore . The bicycle operating device according to claim 6, wherein the hydraulic unit comprises: a cylinder bore having a central axis defining a central axis of the hydraulic unit; and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore The piston is constructed to move in a direction in which the central axis of the hydraulic unit extends. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed on the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device Below. The bicycle operating device of claim 10, wherein the at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed within the base member. The bicycle operating device according to claim 10, wherein The at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed at the operating member. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communicator is disposed at the operating member, and at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed at the power supply in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device Below the device. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: an additional operating member movably mounted to the base member, wherein the wireless communicator is disposed at the additional operating member, and the hydraulic unit At least a portion of the bicycle operating device is disposed below the power supply in the installed state. The bicycle operating device of claim 14, wherein the additional operating member is movably coupled to the operating member. A bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the bicycle operating device is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a transverse central plane, the base member comprising a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface The wireless communicator is disposed between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface in the first direction, the first lateral surface being opposite to the second lateral direction in the first direction The surface is closer to the wireless communicator, and The first lateral surface is disposed closer to the transverse center plane than the second lateral surface in the first direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, 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 1, wherein the base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein the base member includes a saddle bridge portion at the second end. The bicycle operating device of claim 19, wherein at least one of the power supply and the electric switch is disposed at the saddle bridge portion. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed at the base member. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first pivoting shaft that surrounds the operating member about the first pivot axis Pivotly coupled to the base member, wherein the operating member includes a proximal end portion coupled to the first pivoting shaft and opposite the proximal end portion in a radial direction surrounding the first pivoting shaft a distal portion, and at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed closer to the proximal portion than to the distal portion.