TW202012237A - Operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an operating member, and a fit member. The base member is configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The base member is made of a first material. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The operating member is made of a second material. The fit member is attached to at least one of the base member and the operating member to be fit for a user's hand. The fit member is made of a third material different from the first material and the second material.

Description

Operating device

The invention relates to an operation device.

The manned vehicle includes an operating system to operate components of the manned vehicle.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a manpowered vehicle includes a base member, an operating member, and a fitting member. The base member is constructed to be attached to the handlebar. The base member is made of the first material. The operation member is movably coupled to the base member. The operating member is made of the second material. The fitting member is attached to at least one of the base member and the operating member to fit the user's hand, and the fitting member is made of a third material different from the first material and the second material.

With the operating device according to the first aspect, it is possible to adapt the operating device to the user's hand. This can improve the operability of the operating device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the first aspect is constructed so that the operating member can move from the resting position to the operating position relative to the base member. The operation member includes a first surface and a second surface provided on the reverse side of the first surface. The second surface faces the base member under the operating state where the operating member is located at the operating position. The fitting member is provided on the first surface.

With the operating device according to the second aspect, it is possible to place the mating member in a better position so as to be in contact with the user's hand or adjacent to the user's hand.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the second aspect further includes an electric switch that is provided on the second surface so as to receive user input.

With the operating device according to the third aspect, it is possible to operate the electric device with an electric switch.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects is constructed so that the operating member includes an attachment recess. The fitting member is provided in the attachment recess.

With the operating device according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to reliably position the fitting member on the operating member.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects is constructed so that the operating member is pivotably coupled to the base member about the pivot axis. The operating member has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis. The fitting member is attached to the operation member to extend along the operation member.

With the operating device according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to effectively arrange the fitting member on the operating member.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a base recess. The fitting member is provided in the base recess.

With the operating device according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to reliably position the fitting member on the base member.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a base body and a grip cover. The base body is constructed to be mounted on the handlebar. The base body includes a base recess. The grip cover is attached to the base body to at least partially cover the base body. The fitting member is provided in the base recess.

With the operating device according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to reliably position the fitting member on the base body.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a grip portion. The first end portion includes a contact surface configured to contact the handlebar in a mounted state where the base member is mounted on the handlebar. The second end portion is opposite to the first end portion. The grip portion is provided between the first end portion and the second end portion. The fitting member is provided on the grip portion.

With the operating device according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to place the mating member in a better position so as to be in contact with the user's hand or adjacent to the user's hand.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects is constructed so that the fitting member is detachably attached to at least one of the base member and the operating member.

With the operating device according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to replace the fitting member with another fitting member.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to ninth aspects is constructed so that the third material includes a low reflex material, which can be released from the fitting member according to the user's hand And gradually return to the original shape of the fitting member.

With the operating device according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to adapt the shape of the fitting member to the user's hand during riding.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects is constructed so that the third material includes a thermoplastic resin.

With the operating device according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to form the fitting member into a shape that more fits the user's hand before riding, and maintain the more fitting shape of the fitting member during riding.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a manpowered vehicle includes a base member, an operating member, and a user access member. The base member is constructed to be attached to the handlebar. The operation member is movably coupled to the base member. The user access member is coupled to at least one of the base member and the operation member. The user access member includes an opening in which the user's finger is provided.

With the operating device according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to easily move the operating member by placing the user's finger into the opening of the user access member coupled to the operating member. This can improve the operability of the operating device. In addition, it is possible to stabilize the user's hand relative to the base member by placing the user's finger into the opening of the user access member coupled to the operation member. This can improve the operability of the operating device.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to the twelfth aspect is constructed so that the user access member includes a user access portion and a coupling portion. The user access portion includes an opening. The coupling portion is constructed to couple the user access portion to the operating member.

With the operation device according to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to reliably couple the user access member to the operation member.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect is constructed so that the operating member includes the coupling hole. The coupling portion extends through the coupling hole in a state where the coupling portion couples the user access portion to the operation member.

With the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to reliably couple the user access member to the operating member with a simple structure.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects is constructed so that the operating member is pivotably coupled to the base member about the pivot axis. The operating member has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis and includes a free end portion that is farthest from the pivot axis in the operating member. The user access member is provided between the pivot axis and the free end portion.

With the operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to place the user access member in a preferred position so that it can be accessed by the user's finger.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the fifteenth aspect is constructed so that the user access member is closer to the free end portion than to the pivot axis system.

With the operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to improve the operability of the operating member by using the user access member.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to any one of the twelfth to sixteenth aspects further includes an electric switch that is constructed to receive user input and is provided on the operation member. The user access member is provided between the free end portion and the electric switch.

With the operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to improve the operability of the operating member by using the user access member.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the twelfth to seventeenth aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a base body and a grip cover. The base body is constructed to be mounted on the handlebar. The grip cover is attached to the base body to at least partially cover the base body. The user access member is coupled to one of the base body and the grip cover.

With the operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to improve the operability of the operating device.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the eighteenth aspect is constructed so that the operating member is pivotably coupled to the base body about the pivot axis. The user access member extends from one of the base body and the grip cover in the axial direction relative to the pivot axis.

With the operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to further improve the operability of the operating device.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to nineteenth aspects is constructed so that the user access member is detachably attached to at least one of the base member and the operating member By.

With the operating device according to the twentieth aspect, it is possible to remove the user access member from at least one of the base member and the operation member, or another user having a different shape from the user access member The access member replaces the user access member.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a manpowered vehicle includes a base member, an operating member, and a screen member. The base member is constructed to be attached to the handlebar. The operation member is movably coupled to the base member. The shield member is attached to at least one of the base member and the operation member to at least partially cover the one provided between the base member and the operation member.

With the operating device according to the twenty-first aspect, the shield member can reduce the penetration of dust into the base member through the gap.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to the twenty-first aspect is constructed so that the shield member is made of non-metallic material.

With the operating device according to the twenty-second aspect, it is possible to save the weight of the operating device in the case of attaching the shield member to at least one of the base member and the operating member.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to the twenty-first or twenty-second aspect is constructed so that the non-metallic material includes an elastic material.

With the operating device according to the twenty-third aspect, it is possible to smooth the movement of the shield member, even in the case where the shield member is attached to the operating member.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-third aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a grip portion. The first end portion includes a contact surface configured to contact the handlebar in a mounted state where the base member is mounted on the handlebar. The second end portion is opposite to the first end portion. The grip portion is provided between the first end portion and the second end portion. The gap is provided at the second end portion.

With the operating device according to the twenty-fourth aspect, it is possible to reduce dust from entering the base member through the gap near the second end portion.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-fourth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes the base body and the grip cover cover, the grip cover cover is located at The second end portion is spaced from the base body to provide a space between the base body and the grip cover. Space includes gaps. The shield member is attached to at least one of the grip cover and the operating member.

With the operating device according to the twenty-fifth aspect, it is possible to reliably reduce dust from entering the space through the gap.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-fifth aspects is constructed so that the shield member is at least partially disposed in the space.

With the operating device according to the twenty-sixth aspect, it is possible to reliably reduce dust from entering the space through the gap.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-sixth aspects is constructed so that the operating member is pivotably coupled to the base member about the pivot axis. The operating member has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis and includes a free end portion that is farthest from the pivot axis in the operating member. The shield member is closer to the pivot axis than to the free end portion.

With the operating device according to the twenty-seventh aspect, it is possible to reduce the movement of the shield member, even in the case where the shield member is attached to the operating member.

According to the twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the operation device according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-seventh aspects is constructed so that the shield member includes the first attachment end and the first attachment end opposite to the first attachment end Two attachment ends. The first attachment end is attached to the base member. The second attachment end is attached to the operating member at an intermediate portion provided between the pivot axis and the free end portion.

With the operating device according to the twenty-eighth aspect, it is possible to reliably attach the shield member to the operating member.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the twenty-first or twenty-second aspect is constructed so that the shield member is detachably attached to at least one of the base member and the operating member.

With the operating device according to the twenty-ninth aspect, it is possible to remove the shield member from at least one of the base member and the operating member, or replace the shield member with another shield member.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the first to twenty-ninth aspects is constructed so that the operating member extends downward in the installed state in which the base member is installed on the handlebar.

With the operating device according to the thirtieth aspect, it is possible to easily operate the operating member.

Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same element symbols designate corresponding or identical elements throughout the different drawings. First embodiment

FIG. 1 shows an operating device 10 for a manpowered vehicle 2 according to the first embodiment. The operation device 10 is constructed as a vehicle body 2A that is mounted on the manpowered vehicle 2. In this embodiment, the operating device 10 is constructed as a handlebar 2B that is mounted on the vehicle body 2A. However, the operation device 10 can be installed in another part of the manpowered vehicle 2.

For example, the human-powered vehicle 2 is a vehicle that uses the power of human power including a user (knight) riding the human-powered vehicle 2 to travel. The human-powered vehicle 2 has any number of wheels. For example, the human-powered vehicle 2 has at least one wheel. In this embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 2 preferably has a size smaller than that of a four-wheeled vehicle. However, the human-powered vehicle 2 can have any size. For example, the human-powered vehicle 2 can have a larger size than that of a four-wheeled car. Examples of human-powered vehicles 2 include bicycles, tricycles, and scooters. In this embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 2 is a bicycle. An electric assist system including an electric motor can be applied to the human-powered vehicle 2 (for example, a bicycle) to assist the user's muscle power. That is, the human-powered vehicle 2 can be an electric bicycle.

In this embodiment, the operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the hydraulic assembly BC1 using the hydraulic hose 4. However, the structure of the operating device 10 can be coupled to another device than the hydraulic assembly BC1. Examples of hydraulic components BC1 include hydraulic brake calipers, additional or satellite operating devices, bicycle seatposts, bicycle hangers, and bicycle shifting devices. However, the operation device 10 can be operatively coupled to another component such as a wire drive component using a mechanical control cable.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the electrical device BC2 and the additional device BC3. Examples of the electric device BC2 include an additional or satellite operating device, a bicycle seat post, a bicycle hanger, a bicycle transmission device, a computer, and a smartphone. Examples of the additional device BC3 include electrical components and mechanical components. Examples of electrical components include additional or satellite operating devices, bicycle seatposts, bicycle hangers, bicycle shifters, stopwatches, and smartphones. In this embodiment, the electric device BC2 includes a bicycle shifting device, and the additional device BC3 includes a bicycle seat post.

The operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3 using the electric control cable 6. The human-powered vehicle 2 includes a power supply BT. Examples of the power supply BT include batteries and power generation devices. The operation device 10, the electric device BC2, and the additional device BC3 are electrically connected to the power supply BT. However, the operation device 10 can be operatively coupled to at least one of the electrical device BC2 and the additional device BC3 using wireless communication. At least one of the hydraulic assembly BC1, the electrical device BC2, and the additional device BC3 can be omitted if necessary and/or desired.

In this embodiment, the operation device 10 is a right-hand side operation/control device that is constructed to be operated by the right hand of the knight to actuate the hydraulic unit BC1. However, the structure of the operating device 10 can be applied to the left-hand side operating device 10.

In this application, the following directional terms "front", "back", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "cross-sectional", "upward" and "downward", and Any other similar directional terms refer to those directions judged based on a user (for example, a knight) sitting on the saddle or seat (not shown) of the human-powered vehicle 2 and facing the handlebar 2B. Therefore, the terms used to describe the operating device 10 should be interpreted relative to the man-powered vehicle 2 used in the upright riding position on a horizontal surface and equipped with the operating device 10.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operating device 10 for the manpowered vehicle 2 includes a base member 12 and an operating member 14. The base member 12 is constructed to be attached to the handlebar 2B. The operation member 14 is movably coupled to the base member 12. In this embodiment, the operating member 14 is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about the pivot axis A1.

The operating member 14 has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis A1. The operating member 14 extends downward when the base member 12 is attached to the handlebar 2B. The operating member 14 is provided as a lever. The operating member 14 includes a free end portion 14F farthest from the pivot axis A1 in the operating member 14. The operating member 14 includes a proximal portion 14A. The operating member 14 extends from the proximal end portion 14A to the free end portion 14F.

The operating member 14 can move from the resting position P11 to the operating position P12 relative to the base member 12. The operating member 14 is pivotable relative to the base member 12 about the pivot axis A1 between the resting position P11 and the operating position P12. The operating member 14 is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about the pivot axis A1 at the proximal portion 14A. The operating device 10 includes a pivot shaft 16 about a pivot axis A1. The pivot shaft 16 pivotally couples the operating member 14 to the base member 12. In this embodiment, the resting position P11 and the operating position P12 are defined by the pivot axis A1 and the free end portion 14F.

In this embodiment, the term "stationary position" as used herein refers to a position where the movable member like the operating member 14 remains stationary while the movable member is not operated by the user. The term "operation position" as used herein refers to a position where the movable member has been operated by the user to perform the operation of the assembly like the hydraulic assembly BC1.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operating device 10 includes a fit member 18. The fitting member 18 is attached to at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 to fit the user's hand. In this embodiment, the operation device 10 includes a fitting member 18A and a fitting member 18B. The fitting member 18A is attached to the operation member 14 to fit the user's hand. The fitting member 18B is attached to the base member 12 to fit the user's hand.

The operating member 14 includes a first surface 20 and a second surface 22. The second surface 22 is provided on the opposite side of the first surface 20. The second surface 22 faces the base member 12 under the operating state where the operating member 14 is located at the operating position P12. In this embodiment, the fitting member 18A is provided on the first surface 20. The fitting member 18A is attached to the operation member 14 to extend along the operation member 14. However, the position and shape of the fitting member 18A are not limited to this embodiment.

The base member 12 includes a first end portion 12A, a second end portion 12B, and a grip portion 12C. The second end portion 12B is opposite to the first end portion 12A. The grip portion 12C is provided between the first end portion 12A and the second end portion 12B. In this embodiment, the fitting member 18B is provided on the grip portion 12C. However, the position and shape of the fitting member 18 are not limited to this embodiment.

The base member 12 includes a saddle bridge portion 12D provided at the second end portion 12B. The saddle bridge portion 12D extends forward and upward from the second end portion 12B in the installed state where the base member 12 is attached to the handlebar 2B. At least one of the grip portion 12C and the saddle bridge portion 12D can be omitted from the base member 12. The saddle bridge portion 12D can be provided integrally with the second end portion 12B as a one-piece, unitary member.

The first end portion 12A includes a contact surface 12E that is constructed to contact the handlebar 2B when the base member 12 is mounted to the handlebar 2B. In this embodiment, the contact surface 12E has a curved shape. However, the shape of the contact surface 12E is not limited to this embodiment.

The operation device 10 also includes an electric switch SW1. In this embodiment, the operation device 10 includes an electric switch SW1 and an electric switch SW2. The electric switch SW1 is constructed to receive user input and is provided on the operating member 14. The electrical switch SW1 is disposed on the second surface 22 to receive user input. The electric switch SW2 is constructed to receive user input and is provided on the operation member 14. The electric switch SW2 is disposed on the second surface 22 to receive user input. In this embodiment, the electrical switch SW1 is constructed to receive user upshift input. The electric switch SW2 is constructed to receive user downshift input. However, at least one of the electrical switches SW1 and SW2 can be constructed to accept another user input. For example, each of the electrical switches SW1 and SW2 includes a normally open switch. However, at least one of the electrical switches SW1 and SW2 can include other types of switches.

As seen in FIG. 2, the operating device 10 also includes an additional electrical switch SW3. The additional electric switch SW3 is constructed to receive additional user input and is provided on the base member 12. In this embodiment, the additional electric switch SW3 is attached to the saddle bridge portion 12D. However, the additional electric switch SW3 can be provided on another member than the base member 12. For example, the additional electric switch SW3 includes a normally open switch. However, at least one of the additional electrical switches SW3 can include other types of switches.

The operating device 10 also includes a mounting structure 23 to mount the first end portion 12A to the handlebar 2B. The base member 12 is a stationary member when it is attached to the handlebar 2B. The mounting structure 23 preferably includes a band clamp 24 and a locking structure 26. The locking structure 26 is coupled to the band clamp 24 to clamp the handlebar 2B between the band clamp 24 and the first end portion 12A.

The base member 12 includes a base body 28 and a grip cover 30. The base body 28 is constructed to be attached to the handlebar 2B. The operating member 14 is pivotally coupled to the base body 28 around the pivot axis A1. The grip cover 30 is attached to the base body 28 to at least partially cover the base body 28. The rider sometimes grasps the base member 12 (for example, the grip portion 12C) and leans on the base member 12 (for example, the grip portion 12C) during riding. The grip cover 30 can be omitted from the operating device 10. The grip cover 30 can be provided integrally with the base body 28. The axial direction D1 is defined to be parallel to the pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 13, the operation member 14 includes an attachment recess 14R. The fitting member 18A is provided in the attachment recess 14R. The attachment recess 14R is provided on the first surface 20 of the operation member 14. However, the attachment recess 14R can be omitted from the operation member 14. The fitting member 18A can be provided on the first surface 20 without any recess in which the fitting member 18A is provided. Furthermore, the attachment recess 14R is not limited to this embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 14, the operation member 14 includes a first side surface 14X and a second side surface 14Y. The second side surface 14Y is provided on the opposite side of the first side surface 14X in the axial direction D1. The fitting member 18A extends from the first side surface 14X to the second side surface 14Y.

As seen in FIG. 5, the fitting member 18B is attached to the base body 28. The base member 12 includes a base recess 12R. The base body 28 includes a base recess 12R. The fitting member 18B is provided in the base recess 12R. The grip cover 30 includes an opening 30A. The fitting member 18B is provided in the opening 30A. However, the base recess 12R can be omitted from the base member 12. The opening 30A can be omitted from the base member 12. The fitting member 18B can be provided on the grip portion 12C without any recess in which the fitting member 18B is provided. In the case where the opening 30A is omitted from the grip cover cover 30, the grip cover cover 30 covers the fitting member 18B. In addition, the shape of the base recess 12R is not limited to this embodiment.

The fitting member 18 is detachably attached to at least one of the base member 12 and the operation member 14. In this embodiment, the fitting member 18A is detachably attached to the operating member 14. The fitting member 18B is detachably attached to the base member 12. The fitting member 18A is detachably attached to the operating member 14 without substantial damage. The fitting member 18B is detachably attached to the base member 12 without substantial damage.

As seen in FIG. 3, the operation device 10 includes a snap-fit member 32A. The fitting member 18A is detachably attached to the operation member 14 using the snap member 32A. In this embodiment, the operation device 10 includes a plurality of snap members 32A. However, the total number of snap members 32A is not limited to this embodiment. In addition, the fitting member 18A can be detachably attached to the operating member 14 using another structure like a screw.

As seen in FIG. 6, the snap member 32A includes a base portion 32A1 and a pair of snap hook portions 32A2. The pair of snap hook portions 32A2 extend from the base portion 32A1. The fitting member 18A includes a through hole 18A1. The operating member 14 includes a snap opening 14SA. The pair of snap hook portions 32A2 extend through the through hole 18A1 and the snap opening 14SA, and hook with the edge of the snap opening 14SA to fix the fitting member 18A to the operating member 14.

As seen in FIG. 7, the operation device 10 includes the snap member 32B. The fitting member 18B is detachably attached to the base member 12 using the snap member 32B. In this embodiment, the operation device 10 includes a plurality of snap members 32B. However, the total number of snap members 32B is not limited to this embodiment. In addition, the fitting member 18B can be detachably attached to the base member 12 using another structure like a screw.

The snap member 32B includes a base portion 32B1 and a pair of snap hook portions 32B2. The pair of snap hook portions 32B2 extend from the base portion 32B1. The fitting member 18B includes a through hole 18B1. The operating member 14 includes a snap opening 14SB. The pair of snap hook portions 32B2 extend through the through hole 18B1 and the snap opening 14SB, and hook with the edge of the snap opening 14SB to fix the fitting member 18B to the operating member 14.

The base member 12 is made of the first material. The operating member 14 is made of a second material. The fitting member 18 is made of a third material. In this embodiment, the first material includes metallic materials and/or non-metallic materials. Examples of the first material include aluminum and resin. The first material includes a first body material and a first covering material. The base body 28 is made of the first body material. The grip cover 30 is made of the first cover material. Examples of the first body material include metallic materials (for example, aluminum) and non-metallic materials (for example, resin). Examples of the first body material include non-metallic materials (for example, elastic materials like rubber). However, the first material, the first body material, and the first covering material are not limited to this embodiment.

The second material includes metallic materials and/or non-metallic materials. Examples of the second material include aluminum and resin. The third material includes non-metallic materials. The third material includes a low bounding material that can gradually return to the original shape of the fitting member 18 according to the release of the user's hand from the fitting member 18. Therefore, it is possible to make the shape of the fitting member 18 more fit the user's hand H during riding.

As seen in FIG. 8, for example, the fitting member 18A may be deformed according to the shape of the user's finger F. As seen in FIG. 9, the shape of the fitting member 18A can gradually return to the original shape of the fitting member 18A according to the release of the user's hand H from the fitting member 18A.

As seen in FIG. 10, for example, the fitting member 18B may be deformed according to the shape of the user's hand H. As seen in FIG. 11, the shape of the fitting member 18B can gradually return to the original shape of the fitting member 18B according to the release of the user's hand H from the fitting member 18B.

However, the third material is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the third material can include a thermoplastic material. Examples of thermoplastic materials include ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polyurethane (PU). In the case where the third material includes a thermoplastic resin, the fitting member 18 is heated at a predetermined ambient temperature so as to be deformable according to the user's hand. The fitting member 18 is deformed according to the user's hand before gradually hardening in accordance with a decrease in ambient temperature. The fitting member 18 maintains the shape matching the user's hand after hardening. Therefore, in the case where the third material includes a thermoplastic resin, it is possible to form the fitting member 18 into a shape that more fits the user's hand H before riding, and maintain the more fitting shape of the fitting member 18 during riding. For example, in the case where the third material includes a thermoplastic resin, the fitting member 18 maintains the shape matching the user's hand, as seen in FIGS. 8 and 10.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operation device 10 includes a user access member 34, and the user access member 34 is coupled to at least one of the base member 12 and the operation member 14. The user access member 34 is detachably attached to the at least one of the base member 12 and the operation member 14. In this embodiment, the operation device 10 includes a user access member 34A and a user access member 34B. The user access member 34A is coupled to the operation member 14. The user access member 34B is coupled to the base member 12. The user access member 34A is detachably attached to the operation member 14 without substantial damage. The user access member 34B is permanently attached to the operation member 14. However, the user access member 34A can be permanently attached to the operation member 14. The user access member 34B can be detachably attached to the base member 12 without substantial damage.

As seen in FIG. 3, the user access member 34A includes an opening 36A in which a user's finger (eg, index finger or middle finger) is provided. In this embodiment, the user access member 34A includes a user access portion 38A and a coupling portion 40A. The user access portion 38A includes an opening 36A. The coupling portion 40A is constructed to couple the user access portion 38A to the operating member 14. The operation member 14 includes a coupling hole 14C. The coupling portion 40A extends through the coupling hole 14C in a state where the coupling portion 40A couples the user access portion 38A to the operating member 14. The user access member 34A includes an additional coupling portion 42A. The coupling portion 40A extends from the user access portion 38A and includes an external thread 40A1. The additional coupling portion 42A includes a screw hole 42A1. The external thread 40A1 of the coupling portion 40A is screwed into the threaded hole 42A1.

The user access member 34A is provided between the pivot axis A1 and the free end portion 14F. The user access member 34A is closer to the free end portion 14F than to the pivot axis A1. The user access member 34A is provided between the free end portion 14F and the electric switch SW1. However, the structure and/or position of the user access member 34A is not limited to this embodiment. The user access member 34A can be omitted from the operation device 10. In addition, the shapes of the user access member 34A and the opening 36A are not limited to this embodiment. The user access member 34A can have other external shapes such as polygons and ellipses. The user access member 34A can have a slot extending from the opening 36A. The opening 36A can have other shapes like a polygon and an ellipse.

As seen in FIG. 12, the user access member 34B includes an opening 36B in which a user's finger (eg, thumb) is provided. In this embodiment, the user access member 34B extends from the base member 12 in the axial direction D1. The user access member 34B is coupled to the base member 12. The user access member 34B is coupled to one of the base body 28 and the grip cover 30. The user access member 34B extends from one of the base body 28 and the grip cover 30 in the axial direction D1 relative to the pivot axis A1. In this embodiment, the user access member 34B is coupled to the grip cover 30. The user access member 34B is provided integrally with the grip cover 30 as a one-piece unitary member. The user access member 34B extends from the grip cover 30 in the axial direction D1. However, the user access member 34B can be a member separate from the grip cover 30. The user access member 34B can extend from the base body 28 through the opening of the grip cover 30 in the axial direction D1.

The base member 12 includes a first side surface 12X and a second side surface 12Y. The second side surface 12Y is provided on the opposite side of the first side surface 12X in the axial direction D1. The first side surface 12X faces the vehicle center plane CP of the manpowered vehicle VH when the operating device 10 is mounted on the handlebar 2B (FIG. 1 ). The vehicle center plane CP is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis A1 in the installed state. The first side surface 12X is provided closer to the vehicle center plane CP in the axial direction D1 than the second side surface 12Y in the installed state. However, the user access member 34B is not limited to this embodiment. The user access member 34B can be omitted from the operation device 10. In addition, the shapes of the user access member 34B and the opening 36B are not limited to this embodiment. The user access member 34B can have other external shapes such as polygons, circles, and ellipses. The user access member 34B can have a slot extending from the opening 36B. The opening 36B can have other shapes such as a polygon and an ellipse.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operation device 10 includes a shield member 44. The shield member 44 is attached to at least one of the grip cover 30 and the operation member 14. The shield member 44 is attached to at least one of the base member 12 and the operation member 14 to at least partially cover the gap G provided between the base member 12 and the operation member 14. The gap G is provided at the second end portion 12B. The shield member 44 is closer to the pivot axis A1 than to the free end portion 14F.

In this embodiment, the shield member 44 is attached to both the base member 12 and the operation member 14 to partially cover the gap G provided between the base member 12 and the operation member 14. However, the shield member 44 can be attached to both the base member 12 and the operation member 14 to entirely cover the gap G provided between the base member 12 and the operation member 14. The shield member 44 can be attached to the base member 12 or the operating member 14 to partially cover or entirely cover the gap G provided between the base member 12 and the operating member 14.

The shield member 44 includes a first attachment end 44A and a second attachment end 44B opposite to the first attachment end 44A. The first attachment end 44A is attached to the base member 12. The second attachment end 44B is attached to the operating member 14 at an intermediate portion 14D provided between the pivot axis A1 and the free end portion 14F. In this embodiment, the first attachment end 44A is attached to the inner surface of the grip cover 30.

The shield member 44 is detachably attached to at least one of the base member 12 and the operation member 14. The shield member 44 is detachably attached to the base member 12 without substantial damage. The shield member 44 is detachably attached to the operating member 14 without substantial damage. In this embodiment, as seen in FIG. 5, the grip cover 30 includes a first attachment protrusion 30P. The shield member 44 includes a first attachment hole 44P. The first attachment protrusion 30P extends through the first attachment hole 44P in a state where the shield member 44 is detachably attached to the base member 12. As seen in FIG. 1, the operation member 14 includes a second attachment protrusion 14Q. The shield member 44 includes a second attachment hole 44Q. The second attachment protrusion 14Q extends through the second attachment hole 44Q in a state where the shield member 44 is detachably attached to the operation member 14.

As seen in FIG. 5, the grip cover 30 is spaced from the base body 28 at the second end portion to provide a space SP between the base body 28 and the grip cover 30. The space SP includes the gap G. The shield member 44 is provided at least partially in the space SP.

The shield member 44 is made of non-metallic material. Non-metallic materials include elastic materials. Examples of elastic materials include rubber. However, the shield member 44 can be made of another material like a metal material. The non-metallic material can be made of another material like resin material.

The base member 12 includes a cylinder bore 46. The cylinder bore 46 has a cylinder center axis A2. The cylinder bore 46 extends along the cylinder center axis A2. The cylinder bore 46 is connected to the contact surface 12E of the base member 12. The cylinder bore 46 is provided in the grip portion 12C.

The operating device 10 includes a piston 48 movably disposed in the bore 46 of the cylinder. The piston 48 is movable relative to the cylinder bore 46 along the cylinder center axis A2. The piston 48 is operatively coupled to the operating member 14 to move in the cylinder bore 46 in response to the pivotal movement of the operating member 14. The operating member 14 is operatively coupled to the piston 48 to pull the piston 48 from the initial position P21 to the actuated position P22 in response to the pivotal movement of the operating member 14. That is, the operating device 10 is constructed as a pull-type hydraulic operating device. However, the operating device 10 can be constructed as a push-type hydraulic operating device. The initial position P21 corresponds to the resting position P11 of the operating member 14. The actuation position P22 corresponds to the operation position P12 of the operation member 14.

The operation device 10 includes a piston rod 49, a first seal ring 50, a second seal ring 52, and a third seal ring 54. The piston rod 49 is coupled to the piston 48 and extends from the piston 48 toward the opposite side of the first end portion 12A relative to the piston 48. The first seal ring 50 and the second seal ring 52 are attached to the piston 48. The base member 12 includes a through hole 56 coupled to the bore 46 of the cylinder. The piston rod 49 is movably provided in the through hole 56. The third seal ring 54 is provided in the through hole 56. The cylinder bore 46, the piston 48, the first seal ring 50, and the third seal ring 54 define a hydraulic chamber 58. The hydraulic chamber 58 is filled with hydraulic fluid like mineral oil. The hydraulic chamber 58 is connected to the hydraulic unit BC1 (FIG. 2) using the outlet port 60 (FIG. 2).

As seen in FIG. 4, the base member 12 includes a reservoir inner hole 62 connected to the cylinder bore 46. The reservoir inner hole 62 is connected to the cylinder bore 46 to allow hydraulic fluid to flow between the reservoir inner bore 62 and the cylinder bore 46. The reservoir inner hole 62 has a reservoir central axis A3. The reservoir inner hole 62 extends along the reservoir central axis A3. In this embodiment, the reservoir center axis A3 is parallel to the cylinder center axis A2. However, the reservoir center axis A3 can be defined not to be parallel to the cylinder center axis A2.

The operation device 10 includes a diaphragm 64 and a cover 66. The diaphragm 64 is provided in the reservoir inner hole 62 so as to be elastically deformable in the reservoir inner hole 62. The cover 66 is fixed to the base member 12 so as to cover the end opening of the inner hole 62 of the reservoir. In this embodiment, the cover 66 is fixed to the base member 12 by the fixing member 68. The reservoir inner hole 62, the diaphragm 64, and the cover 66 constitute a hydraulic reservoir 70. The reservoir inner hole 62 and the diaphragm 64 define the reservoir chamber 71. The reservoir chamber 71 is filled with a hydraulic fluid like mineral oil.

In this embodiment, the reservoir inner hole 62 is provided above the cylinder bore 46 when the base member 12 is mounted on the handlebar 2B. However, the position of the reservoir inner hole 62 is not limited to this embodiment. The reservoir inner hole 62 can be omitted from the operating device 10.

The base member 12 includes a communication hole 72. The communication hole 72 connects the reservoir chamber 71 and the hydraulic chamber 58 in a state where the piston 48 is positioned at the initial position P21. When the piston 48 is moved from the initial position P21 toward the actuated position P22, the first seal ring 50 interrupts communication between the hydraulic chamber 58 and the reservoir chamber 71 via the communication hole 72. The hydraulic reservoir 70 can be omitted from the operating device 10, or can be provided at the hydraulic assembly BC1.

As seen in FIG. 15, the base member 12 includes a discharge port 74 connected to the inner hole 62 of the reservoir. In this embodiment, the discharge port 74 includes a threaded hole 76. The screw hole 76 connects the reservoir inner hole 62 to the outer side surface of the base member 12. The operating member 10 includes a drain plug 78. The drain plug 78 is screwed into the threaded hole 76. The discharge port 74 can be omitted from the operation device 10.

The operating device 10 also includes a piston biasing member 80 to bias the piston 48 from the actuated position P22 toward the initial position P21. In this embodiment, the piston biasing member 80 is provided outside the cylinder bore 46. However, the piston biasing member 80 can be provided in the cylinder bore 46.

As seen in FIG. 13, the additional electric switch SW3 includes a bottom plate SW31, a user operation portion SW32, and a switch circuit SW33. The bottom plate SW31 is attached to the saddle bridge portion 12D of the base member 12. The user operation part SW32 is movably attached to the bottom plate SW31 to receive additional user input. The user operation portion SW32 may be in contact with the switch circuit SW33. For example, the switch circuit SW33 includes a normally-open switch. However, the switch circuit SW33 can include other types of switches.

As seen in FIG. 14, the operating device 10 also includes a controller CR. The controller CR is electrically connected to the electric switch SW1 to generate a control signal (for example, an upshift control signal) based on the operation of the electric switch SW1. The controller CR is electrically connected to the electrical switch SW2 to generate a control signal (for example, a downshift control signal) based on the operation of the electrical switch SW2. The controller CR is electrically connected to the additional electrical switch SW3 to generate an additional control signal based on the operation of the additional electrical switch SW3. The controller CR can be omitted from the operation device 10, or can be provided on a device other than the operation device 10.

The controller CR includes a processor CR1, a memory CR2, and a circuit board CR3. The processor CR1 and the memory CR2 are electrically mounted on the circuit board CR3. The processor CR1 is electrically connected to the memory CR2 using the circuit board CR3. The processor CR1 includes a central processing unit (CPU). Memory CR2 stores programs and other information. The memory CR2 includes read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). For example, the program stored in the memory CR2 is read into the processor CR1, whereby the algorithm of the controller CR is executed.

As seen in FIG. 13, the circuit board CR3 is attached to the bottom plate SW31 of the additional electric switch SW3. The controller CR is integrated in the additional electric switch SW3. In other words, the additional electric switch SW3 is provided on the controller CR. The switch circuit SW33 is electrically mounted on the circuit board CR3.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operation device 10 further includes a cable connector CC provided at one of the base member 12 and the operation member 14. In this embodiment, the cable connector CC is provided at the base member 12. However, the cable connector CC can be provided at the operation member 14. The cable connector CC is electrically connected to the controller CR by the control cable CB1. The cable controller CC includes a connection port CC1 (FIG. 14) to detachably receive the electric control cable 6 to electrically connect the electric control cable 6 to the controller CR.

As seen in FIG. 14, the operation device 10 includes the communicator CM, which is configured to transmit the control signal generated by the controller CR. In this embodiment, the communicator CM is constructed to transmit the control signal generated by the controller CR by using power line communication technology. However, the communicator CM can be constructed to wirelessly transmit the control signal generated by the controller CR.

Power line communication (PLC) carries data on conductors, which are also used for power transmission or power distribution to electrical devices BC2 and BC3. The communicator CM receives the control signal generated by the controller CR. The communicator CM superimposes the control signal on the power supply voltage flowing in the electric control cable 6. The power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply BT using an electric control cable.

The electrical switches SW1 and SW2 are electrically connected to the controller CR by the control cable CB2. The controller CR generates an upshift control signal and a downshift control signal based on the user upshift input and the user downshift input, respectively. The controller CR can be constructed to control separate devices in response to control signals generated based on the electrical switches SW1, SW2, and SW3, respectively. The controller CR can be configured to control a device in response to a control signal generated based on at least two of the electrical switches SW1, SW2, and SW3. Second embodiment

The operation device 210 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. The operating device 210 has the same structure as the operating device 10 except for the internal structure. Therefore, elements having substantially the same functions as those in the first embodiment will be numbered identically here, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail here again.

As seen in FIG. 15, the operating device 210 is operatively coupled to the line drive assembly BC4 replacing the electric device BC2. The linear drive assembly BC4 includes an additional or satellite operating device, a bicycle seat post, a bicycle hanger, and a bicycle shifting device. The operating device 210 is operatively coupled to the line drive assembly BC4 using a mechanical control cable 7 such as a cable wrap.

The operating device 210 for the manpowered vehicle 2 includes a base member 12 and an operating member 214. The operating member 214 has substantially the same structure as the operating member 14 of the first embodiment. The operating member 214 is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about the pivot axis A1. The operating member 214 is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about an additional pivot axis A21. The additional pivot axis A21 extends in a direction different from the pivot direction D1.

The operation device 10 includes a fitting member 18A and a fitting member 18B. The fitting member 18A is attached to the operation member 14 to fit the user's hand. The fitting member 18B is attached to the base member 12 to fit the user's hand.

The operation device 210 includes an additional operation member 219 and a shift structure 221. The additional operating member 219 is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about the additional pivot axis A21. The shift structure 221 is attached to the base member 12 to move the inner wire 7A of the mechanical control cable 7 relative to the outer casing 7B of the mechanical control cable 7. The shift structure 221 is constructed to position the inner wire 7A relative to the housing sleeve 7B at a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of actuation positions (eg, a plurality of shift positions) of the line drive assembly BC4. The shift structure 221 is constructed to draw the inner wire 7A in response to the pivotal movement of the operating member 214 about the additional pivot axis A21. The shift structure 221 is constructed to release the inner wire 7A in response to the pivotal movement of the additional operating member 219 about the additional pivot axis A21. Since the shift structures 221 include known structures, they will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIG. 16, the operating device 210 includes a pivot shaft 216. The pivot shaft 216 has substantially the same structure as the structure of the pivot shaft 16 of the first embodiment. The pivot shaft 216 defines a pivot axis A1. The pivot shaft 216 is detachably attached to the base member 12 without substantial damage. The pivot shaft 216 includes a lever 216A, a head portion 216B, and an external thread 216C. The head portion 216B is provided at one end of the rod 216A. The external thread 216C is provided at the other end of the rod 216A. The base member 12 includes threaded holes 222. The external thread 216C is screwed into the threaded hole 222.

The operation device 210 includes a sleeve 223 and a retainer ring 225. The sleeve 223 has a tubular shape and extends through the pivot hole 214A of the operation member 214. The sleeve 223 extends through the hole 227A of the cam lever 227. The retainer ring 225 is attached to the base member 12 to prevent the sleeve 223 from being accidentally removed from the operating member 214 when the pivot shaft 216 is detached from the base member 12. The pivot shaft 216 extends through the hole of the sleeve 223.

As seen in FIG. 17, even when the pivot shaft 216 is detached from the base member 12, the operating member 214 and other structures (for example, the cam lever member 227) are provided integrally with each other as a single unit because the sleeve 223 is coupled to the operating member 214 and other structures.

As seen in FIGS. 15 and 17, the user access members 34A and 34B are omitted from the operation device 210. However, at least one of the user access members 34A and 34B can be applied to the operation device 210. Modified example

In the above embodiment, as seen in FIG. 7, the fitting member 18B is exposed from the grip cover 30 through the opening 30A. As seen in FIG. 18, however, the fitting member 18B can be provided in the grip cover 30. In such a modification, the grip cover 30 covers the mating member 18B. The opening 30A is omitted from the grip cover 30. Furthermore, as seen in FIG. 19, the fitting member 18B can be provided on the grip cover 30. In such a modification, the grip cover 30 includes a base recess 30R. The fitting member 18B is provided in the base recess 30R. These modified examples can be applied to each of the above embodiments.

The term "comprising" and its derivatives as used herein is intended as an open-ended term defining the occurrence of the described features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but does not exclude other unstated features, The appearance of elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "have", "include" and their derivatives.

The terms "component", "section", "part", "part", "element", "body" and "structure" can have the dual meaning of a single part or plural parts when used in the singular.

The ordinal terms such as “first” and “second” described in this application are only discriminant terms, but do not have any other meanings such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of "first component".

The term "a pair" used herein can cover not only the configuration in which the pair of elements have the same shape or structure with each other, but also the configuration in which the pair of elements have different shapes or structures from each other.

The terms "a", "one or more" and "at least one" can be used interchangeably herein.

Finally, terms like "substantially," "approximately," and "approximately" used here mean a reasonable amount of variation of the modified term, so that the final result will not change significantly. All numerical values described in this application can be interpreted as including terms such as "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately".

Obviously, in view of the above teachings, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Therefore, it is understood that within the scope of the accompanying patent application, the present invention may be implemented in ways other than those specifically described herein.

2: Manpower vehicle 2A: Vehicle body 2B: Handlebar 4: hydraulic hose 6: Electric control cable 7: Mechanical control cable 7A: Inner wire 7B: Shell sleeve 10: Operating device 12: Base member 12A: the first part 12B: The second part 12C: Grip part 12D: Saddle bridge part 12E: contact surface 12R: Base recess 12X: first side surface 12Y: Second side surface 14: Operating components 14A: proximal part 14C: coupling hole 14D: middle part 14F: Free end part 14Q: Second attachment protrusion 14R: Attach recess 14SA: snap opening 14SB: snap opening 14X: first side surface 14Y: Second side surface 16: Pivot shaft 18: matching member 18A: matching member 18A1: through hole 18B: Cooperating member 18B1: through hole 20: first surface 22: Second surface 23: Installation structure 24: belt clip 26: Locking structure 28: Base body 30: Grasp cover cover 30A: opening 30P: First attachment protrusion 30R: Base recess 32A: snap member 32A1: Base part 32A2: snap hook 32B: snap member 32B1: Base part 32B2: snap hook 34: user access component 34A: User access member 34B: User access component 36A: opening 36B: opening 38A: User access section 40A: coupling part 40A1: external thread 42A: additional coupling part 42A1: Threaded hole 44: Screen protector 44A: First attachment end 44B: Second attachment end 44P: First attachment hole 44Q: Second attachment hole 46: cylinder bore 49: Piston rod 50: first sealing ring 52: Second sealing ring 54: Third sealing ring 56: through hole 58: hydraulic room 60: exit port 62: reservoir inner hole 64: diaphragm 66: cover 68: fixed member 70: hydraulic reservoir 71: reservoir room 72: Communication hole 74: discharge port 76: threaded hole 78: Drain plug 80: Piston biasing member 210: operating device 214: Operating component 214A: pivot hole 216: Pivot shaft 216A: Rod 216B: Header 216C: External thread 219: Additional operating components 221: Shift structure 222: threaded hole 223: Sleeve 225: retainer ring 227: Cam lever 227A: Hole A1: pivot axis A2: Central axis of cylinder A21: Additional pivot axis A3: Central axis of the reservoir BC1: hydraulic components BC2: Electric device BC3: additional components BC4: line drive assembly BT: Power supply CB1: control cable CB2: control cable CC: cable connector CC1: port CM: Communicator CP: vehicle center plane CR: Controller CR1: processor CR2: memory CR3: circuit board D1: axial direction F: finger G: gap H: hand P11: static position P12: Operating position P21: initial position P22: actuated position SP: Space SW1: electric switch SW2: electric switch SW3: additional electrical switch SW31: bottom plate SW32: User operation part SW33: Switch circuit III: line IV: line V: line XIII: line XVI: line

As the more complete knowledge of the present invention and its many accompanying advantages become better understood by considering the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the more complete knowledge of the present invention and its many accompanying advantages will be appreciated Easy to obtain.

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the operating device shown in FIG. 1.

3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line III-III in FIG. 12.

4 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 1.

5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line V-V in FIG. 2.

6 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the operating device depicted in FIG. 3.

7 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the operating device shown in FIG. 5.

8 is a partial cross-sectional view (deformed state) of the operating device depicted in FIG. 3.

9 is a partial cross-sectional view (original state) of the operating device depicted in FIG. 3.

10 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view (deformed state) of the operating device depicted in FIG. 7.

11 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view (deformed state) of the operating device depicted in FIG. 7.

12 is a front view of the operating device shown in FIG. 1.

13 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 2.

14 is a schematic block diagram of the operating device depicted in FIG. 1.

15 is a perspective view of an operating device according to a second embodiment.

16 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XVI-XVI in FIG. 15.

17 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device shown in FIG. 15.

18 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of an operating device according to a modification.

19 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of an operating device according to another modification.

2: Manpower vehicle

2A: Vehicle body

2B: Handlebar

4: hydraulic hose

6: Electric control cable

10: Operating device

12: Base member

12A: the first part

12B: The second part

12C: Grip part

12D: Saddle bridge part

12E: contact surface

14: Operating components

14A: proximal part

14D: middle part

14F: Free end part

14Q: Second attachment protrusion

14R: Attach recess

16: Pivot shaft

18: matching member

18A: matching member

18B: Cooperating member

20: first surface

22: Second surface

23: Installation structure

28: Base body

30: Grasp cover cover

32A: snap member

34: user access component

34A: User access member

34B: User access component

36B: opening

44: Screen protector

44A: First attachment end

44B: Second attachment end

44Q: Second attachment hole

A1: pivot axis

BC1: hydraulic components

BC2: Electric device

BC3: additional components

BT: Power supply

CC: cable connector

G: gap

P11: static position

P12: Operating position

SP: Space

SW1: electric switch

SW2: electric switch

IV: line

Claims (30)

An operating device for a manpowered vehicle, the operating device includes: A base member constructed to be mounted on the handlebar, the base member being made of a first material; An operating member, which is movably coupled to the base member, the operating member being made of a second material; and A fitting member, which is attached to at least one of the base member and the operating member, to fit a user's hand, the fitting member is made of a third material different from the first material and the second material . The operating device as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, in which The operating member can move from a resting position to an operating position relative to the base member, The operating member includes The first surface, and A second surface, which is provided on the reverse side of the first surface, the second surface faces the base member under the operating state where the operating member is at the operating position, and The fitting member is provided on the first surface. The operating device as described in item 2 of the patent application scope also includes An electric switch is provided on the second surface so as to receive user input. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The operation member includes an attachment recess, and The fitting member is provided in the attachment recess. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis, The operating member has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis, and The fitting member is attached to the operation member to extend along the operation member. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The base member includes a base recess, and The fitting member is provided in the base recess. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The base member includes A base body constructed to be mounted on the handlebar, the base body including a base recess, and Grasping the cover cover, which is attached to the base body to cover the base body at least partially, and The fitting member is provided in the base recess. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The base member includes The first end portion, which includes a contact surface configured to contact the handlebar in a mounted state where the base member is mounted on the handlebar, The second end portion, which is opposite to the first end portion, and A grip portion, which is provided between the first end portion and the second end portion, and The fitting member is provided on the grip portion. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The fitting member is detachably attached to at least one of the base member and the operation member. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The third material includes a low reflection material that can gradually return to the original shape of the fitting member according to the release of the user's hand from the fitting member. The operation device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The third material includes thermoplastic resin. An operating device for a manpowered vehicle, the operating device includes: The base member, which is constructed to be mounted on the handlebar; An operating member, which is movably coupled to the base member; and A user access member is coupled to at least one of the base member and the operation member. The user access member includes an opening in which a user's finger is disposed. The operating device as described in item 12 of the patent application scope, in which The user access member includes The user access portion, which includes the opening, and The coupling part is constructed to couple the user access part to the operating member. The operating device as described in item 12 or 13 of the patent application scope, wherein The operation member includes a coupling hole, and The coupling portion extends through the coupling hole in a state where the coupling portion couples the user access portion to the operation member. The operating device as described in item 12 or 13 of the patent application scope, wherein The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis, The operating member has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis and includes a free end portion that is farthest from the pivot axis in the operating member, and The user access member is disposed between the pivot axis and the free end portion. The operating device as described in item 15 of the patent application scope, in which The user access member is closer to the free end portion than to approach the pivot axis. The operating device as described in item 12 or 13 of the patent application scope also includes The electric switch is constructed to receive user input and is provided on the operating member, wherein The user access member is provided between the free end portion and the electric switch. The operating device as described in item 12 or 13 of the patent application scope, wherein The base member includes The base body, which is constructed to be mounted on the handlebar, and Grasping the cover cover, which is attached to the base body to cover the base body at least partially, and The user access member is coupled to one of the base body and the grip cover. The operating device as described in item 18 of the patent application scope, in which The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base body about a pivot axis, and The user access member extends from the one of the base body and the grip cover in the axial direction relative to the pivot axis. The operating device as described in item 12 or 13 of the patent application scope, wherein The user access member is detachably attached to the at least one of the base member and the operation member. An operating device for a manpowered vehicle, the operating device includes: The base member, which is constructed to be mounted on the handlebar; An operating member, which is movably coupled to the base member; and A shield member, which is attached to at least one of the base member and the operation member, to at least partially cover the gap provided between the base member and the operation member. The operating device as described in item 21 of the patent application scope, in which The shield member is made of non-metallic material. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The non-metallic material includes an elastic material. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The base member includes The first end portion, which includes a contact surface configured to contact the handlebar in a mounted state where the base member is mounted on the handlebar, The second end portion, which is opposite to the first end portion, and A grip portion, which is provided between the first end portion and the second end portion, and The gap is provided at the second end portion. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The base member includes a base body and a grip cover, which is spaced apart from the base body in the second end portion to provide a space between the base body and the grip cover, The space includes the gap, and The shield member is attached to at least one of the grip cover and the operating member. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The shield member is at least partially disposed in the space. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis, The operating member has an elongated shape extending from the pivot axis and includes a free end portion that is farthest from the pivot axis in the operating member, and The shield member is closer to the pivot axis than to the free end portion. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The shield member includes a first attachment end and a second attachment end opposite to the first attachment end, and The first attachment end is attached to the base member, and The second attachment end is attached to the operating member at an intermediate portion provided between the pivot axis and the free end portion. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The shield member is detachably attached to the at least one of the base member and the operation member. The operating device as described in item 21 or 22 of the patent application scope, wherein The operating member extends downward in a mounted state where the base member is mounted on the handlebar.

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