TW202106562A - 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. At least part of the hydraulic unit is disposed closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. A wireless communicator is 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. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

Description

Bicycle operating device

The present invention relates to a bicycle operating device.

Cycling is becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment and transportation. In addition, cycling has become a very popular competition 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 the first aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electric switch, a wireless communicator, and an electric power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted on the handlebar of the bicycle, and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about the first pivot axis. The hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate the bicycle assembly in response to the operation of the operating member. At least a part of the hydraulic unit is arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. The electric switch is to be activated by the input operation from the user. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electric switch to wirelessly transmit the signal to the additional component 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 arranged closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is arranged closer to the second end than the first pivot axis, and at least a part of the hydraulic unit is compared to the first pivot The axis of rotation is set closer to the first end. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively used.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electric switch, a wireless communicator, and an electric power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted on the handlebar of the bicycle, and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about the first pivot axis. The hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate the bicycle assembly in response to the operation of the operating member. The electric switch is to be activated by the input operation from the user. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electric switch to wirelessly transmit the signal to the additional component in response to the input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator. When viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is compared with liquid The pressing unit is arranged closer to the second end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is arranged closer to the second end than the hydraulic unit. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is effectively used.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first and second aspects is constructed so that the wireless communicator is provided at the operating member. The power supply is arranged closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects is constructed so that the wireless communicator is provided at the operating member. The power supply is arranged closer to the second end than the hydraulic unit when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to the fifth and sixth aspects of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects further includes a first pivot shaft that pivotally couples the operating member to about the first pivot axis The base member. The operating member includes a proximal portion connected to the first pivot shaft, and a distal portion opposite to the proximal portion in a radial direction around the first pivot axis. End part. The wireless communicator is arranged to be closer to the far-end part than to the near-end part.

With the bicycle operating devices according to the fifth and sixth aspects, the wireless communicator is arranged closer to the distal part than to the proximal part, which is relatively close to the additional components. Therefore, the wireless communication performance is improved.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects further includes an additional operating member that is movably mounted to the base member. The wireless communicator is arranged at the additional operating member. The power supply is arranged closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventh aspect, the wireless communicator is provided at the additional operating member, which is relatively close to the additional component. Therefore, the wireless communication performance is improved.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects further includes an additional operating member that is movably mounted to the base member. The wireless communicator is arranged at the additional operating member. The power supply is arranged closer to the second end than the hydraulic unit when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighth aspect, the wireless communicator is provided at the additional operating member, which is relatively close to the additional component. Therefore, the wireless communication performance is improved.

According to the ninth and tenth aspects of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects is constructed so as to additionally operate The operating member is movably coupled to the operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the ninth and tenth aspects, the user can operate the additional operating member by moving the additional operating member.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects is constructed so that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore. At least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is at least partially arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eleventh aspect, the hydraulic unit has a longitudinal shape in the movable direction of the piston. Since at least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is at least partially arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction, the inner space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further Used effectively.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects is constructed so that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore. When viewed from the first direction, at least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is at least partially arranged closer to the first end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth aspect, the hydraulic unit has a longitudinal shape in the movable direction of the piston. Since at least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is at least partially disposed closer to the first end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply, the base member and The internal space of at least one of the operating members is further effectively used.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the eleventh and twelfth aspects is constructed so that at least one of the entire cylinder bore and the entire piston is viewed in time from the first direction It is arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, the hydraulic unit has a longitudinal shape in the movable direction of the piston. Since at least one of the entire cylinder bore and the entire piston is arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction, the inner space of at least one of the base member and the operating member Further be used effectively.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects is constructed so that at least one of the entire cylinder bore and the entire piston is viewed in time from the first direction At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is arranged closer to the first end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, the hydraulic unit has a longitudinal shape in the movable direction of the piston. Since at least one of the entire cylinder bore and the entire piston is arranged closer to the first end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction, in the base member and the operating member At least one of the internal spaces is further effectively used.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects is constructed so that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and a connected The storage tank connected to the cylinder bore. At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the sump is at least partially arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, the cylinder bore, the piston, and the storage tank require a large volume. Since at least a part of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the sump is at least partly arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction, the interior of at least one of the base member and the operating member The space is further effectively used.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to tenth and fifteenth aspects is constructed so that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, and is movably provided in the cylinder bore The piston and the tank connected to the cylinder bore. When viewed from the first direction, at least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the storage tank is at least partially arranged closer to the first end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, the cylinder bore, the piston, and the storage tank require a large volume. Since at least a part of the cylinder bore, the piston and the sump when viewed from the first direction is at least partly arranged closer to the first end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply, the base member and the operating member The internal space of at least one of them is further effectively used.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the fifteenth and sixteenth aspects is constructed so that at least one of the entire cylinder bore, the entire piston, and the entire sump is removed from the first When viewed from the direction, it is arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, at least one of the entire cylinder bore, the entire piston, and the entire tank is set closer to the first pivot axis than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. end. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further effectively used.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the fifteenth to seventeenth aspects is constructed so that at least one of the entire cylinder bore, the entire piston, and the entire sump is removed from the first When viewed from the direction, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is set closer to the first end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, at least one of the entire cylinder bore, the entire piston, and the entire tank is set compared to at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction Cheng is closer to the first end. Therefore, the internal space of at least one of the base member and the operating member is further effectively used.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to eighteenth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a saddle bridge portion at the second end. The electric switch is set at the saddle bridge part.

With the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, the saddle bridge portion allows the user to lean on the base member during cycling. In addition, the user can easily operate the electric switch.

According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect is constructed so that the power supply is provided at the saddle bridge portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twentieth aspect, it is possible for the electric switch to generate electric power when the electric switch is operated to supply the electric power to the electric switch.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twentieth aspects further includes an additional operating member that is movably mounted to the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-first aspect, the user can operate the additional operating member by moving the additional operating member.

According to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-first aspect is constructed such that the additional operating member is movably coupled to the operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-second 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 twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-second aspects is constructed such that at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply unit is provided at the base member.

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

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-third aspects further includes a first pivot shaft A lever pivotally couples the operating member to the base member about the first pivot axis. The operating member includes a proximal portion connected to the first pivot shaft, and a distal portion opposite to the proximal portion in a radial direction around the first pivot axis. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is arranged to be closer to the proximal part than to the distal part.

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

According to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-fourth aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a mounting surface at the first end, and the mounting surface has a corresponding sinking type ( drop-down) The curved shape of the handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-fifth aspect, it is possible to firmly fix the bicycle operating device to the sunken handlebar.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-fifth aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a grip portion arranged between the first end and the second end.

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

2: Handlebar

4: curved parts

10: Bicycle operating device

11: Left control device

12: Base member

12A: first end

12B: second end

12G: grip part

12P: Saddle bridge part

14: Operating components

14A: Proximal part

14B: Distal part

14FE: free end

15: The first offset member

16: mounting surface

17: Covering parts

18: Install the clamp

20: The first pivot 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: Piercing

36: Chamber

38: The first side wall

40: second side wall

41: receiving part

42: pivot pin

44: second offset member

46: Operating member actuation surface

110: Bicycle operating device

114: Operating member

122: hydraulic unit

124: Cylinder bore

134: Additional operating components

135: Rotating mechanism

142: Pivot pin

210: Bicycle operating device

A1: The first pivot axis

A2: The second pivot axis

A3: Third pivot axis

A4: The fourth pivot axis

B: Bicycle

BC1: Bicycle components

BC2: Extra components

BH1: Battery holder

BT1: battery

C1: Hydraulic hose

C2: Cable

CA1: Capacitor

CC1: Communication controller

CCA: Center axis of clamp

CP: cross-sectional center plane

CP2: Cross-sectional center plane

D1: First direction

Dd: downward direction

Df: forward direction

D1: Left direction

DL: longitudinal direction

Dra: radial direction

Dre: backward direction

Dri: to the right

Du: Upward

DW: Lateral direction

EG1: Electricity generating element

HCA: Central axis of hydraulic unit

HTD: tangent direction of the handle

HVD: Vertical direction of hydraulic unit foundation

INF1: Notification device

LS: lower side

LS1: first lateral surface

LS2: second lateral surface

M1: Memory

MD1: The first movable direction

MD2: The second movable direction

MD3: Third movable direction

MD4: Fourth movable direction

P1: Exit port

P2: Exit port

P3: Exit port

P11: resting position

P12: Operating position

P21: Resting position

P22: Operating position

PR1: processor

PS1: power supply

RC1: Rectifier circuit

S1: The first internal space

S1A: First internal space

S1B: First internal space

S2: second internal space

S3: third internal space

S3A: The third internal space

S4: The fourth internal space

S4A: The fourth internal space

S4B: Fourth internal space

S5: Fifth internal space

S6: The sixth internal space

SG1: The first control signal

SG2: Second control signal

SW1: The first electric switch

SW2: The second electric switch

US: upper side

WC1: wireless communicator

VIII: Line

Consider by referring to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings In terms of quantity, a more complete understanding of the present invention and many of its accompanying advantages will be readily obtained as it becomes better known.

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

Fig. 2 is a top view of the bicycle operating device depicted in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a partial perspective view of the bicycle operating device depicted in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device depicted in Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a partial rear view of the operating device depicted in Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device depicted in Fig. 1.

FIG. 7 shows other possible positions for placing at least one of the electric switch, wireless communicator, notification device, communication controller, and power supply in the bicycle operating device depicted in FIG. 1.

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

Fig. 9 is a top view of the example of the bicycle operating device depicted in Fig. 8.

Fig. 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 diagram of the bicycle operating device depicted in Figure 10 Sectional view.

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

Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device depicted in Fig. 12.

The embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals designate corresponding or equivalent elements throughout the various drawings.

The first embodiment

Referring first to FIGS. 1 and 2, a bicycle operating device 10 according to an embodiment is installed on the handlebar 2 of a bicycle. 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. If necessary and/or desired, the handlebar 2 can have a shape different from a sunken handlebar. The bicycle operating device 10 is mounted on the bicycle handle 2 as a right control device constructed to be operated by the rider's right hand. The structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to a left control device constructed to be operated by the rider's left hand (11 in FIG. 2). If necessary and/or desired, the bicycle operating device 10 can be installed on a bicycle handlebar other than a sunken handlebar.

The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to a hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1 like a hydraulic bicycle brake. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the Hydraulic bicycle component BC1. In this embodiment, the hydraulic bicycle component BC1 can be simply referred to as a bicycle component BC1.

In addition, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the additional component BC2 via wireless communication. Additional components BC2 include electric bicycle components such as electric shifters, electric suspensions and electric seatposts. The additional component BC2 may further include a controller to control such electric bicycle components. The additional component BC2 may additionally include a digital device (for example, a stopwatch, a mobile phone or a music player). The additional component BC2 can also be referred to as the electric bicycle component BC2. In this embodiment, the electric operating device 10 is operatively connected to the electric shifting device as an additional component BC2 via wireless communication. The electric bicycle component BC2 can also be referred to as an electric shift device BC2. Examples of the electric shift device BC2 include a derailleur and an internal gear hub.

In this application, the following directional terms "front", "rear", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "cross", "upward" and "downward", and Any other similar directional terms refer to those directions determined based on the user (e.g., rider) sitting on the seat cushion of bicycle B (FIG. 2) and facing the handlebar 2. Therefore, 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 an upright riding position on a horizontal surface. In Figures 1 and 2, Df, Dre, Dl, Dri, Du, and Dd indicate the forward or forward direction, the backward direction, the left direction, the right direction, the upward direction, and the downward direction, respectively. The forward or forward direction Df and the backward direction Dre can be collectively referred to as the longitudinal direction DL. The left direction D1 and the right direction Dri can be collectively referred to as the lateral direction DW. More precisely, such as As seen in Figure 2, the bicycle has a cross-sectional center plane CP extending 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 arranged on the right side with respect to the transverse center plane CP. The left control device 11 is arranged on the left side with respect to the cross-sectional center plane CP. That is, the bicycle operating device 10 is configured to be installed 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 on the bicycle handlebar 2 and a second end 12B opposite to the first end 12A. The first end 12A is constructed to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar 2 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. The installation state of the bicycle operating device 10 means a state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is installed on the handlebar 2 of the bicycle. As seen in FIG. 3, the sunken handlebar 2 includes a curved part 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 an installation clamp 18 to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar 2. The mounting jaw 18 has a ring shape. This ring shape has a clamp center axis CCA.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 3, the base member 12 includes a gripping portion 12G disposed between the first end 12A and the second end 12B. The gripping portion 12G is configured to be gripped by the user. That is, the base member 12 has a graspable 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. Saddle Bridge The portion 12P extends diagonally upward from the grip portion 12G. The saddle bridge portion 12P is set at a position higher than the highest position of the first end 12A in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 may include a cover 17. The covering member 17 is constructed to at least partially cover the base member 12. For example, the cover 17 is made of a non-metallic material such as rubber, and the base member 12 is made of a metal material. If necessary and/or desired, the base member 12 can be made of non-metallic materials. The cover 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 operating member. As seen in FIG. 1, the operating member 14 is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1. Specifically, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a first pivot shaft 20 that pivotally couples the operating member 14 to the base member 12 about the first pivot axis A1. The first pivot shaft 20 defines a first pivot axis A1. The first pivot shaft 20 is supported by the base member 12. The first pivot shaft 20 is arranged under the saddle part 12P in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10.

In this embodiment, the operating member 14 extends downward from the base member 12 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. The operating member 14 is rotatable in the first movable direction MD1 about the first pivot axis A1 relative to the base member 12. In this embodiment, the first movable direction MD1 is a peripheral direction defined around the first pivot axis A1. The base member 14 can be in the resting position P11 and the operating position P12 relative to the base member 12 Rotate between. The bicycle operating device 10 may further include a first offset member 15 to offset the operating member 14 toward the resting position P11.

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

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

As seen in FIG. 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 the hydraulic cylinder 25 provided in the base member 12, and the hydraulic cylinder 25 is a different member from the base member 12. That is, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is provided in the base member 12. However, the cylinder bore 24 may 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 center axis HCA. The piston 26 is movably provided in the cylinder bore 24. The piston 26 is constructed to move in the direction MD2 (the second movable direction MD2) in which the central axis HCA of the hydraulic unit extends. In this embodiment, the central axis HCA of the hydraulic unit 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 central axis HCA of the hydraulic unit 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 the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. More precisely, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24 and the entire piston 26 is arranged closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. The outlet port P1 of the hydraulic unit 22 is closer to the first end 12A than the piston 26.

In addition, the hydraulic unit 22 may include a piston offset member 28 provided in the cylinder bore 24 to offset the piston 26. The piston 26 is operatively coupled to the operating member 14 via the connecting rod 30. The piston biasing member 28 is configured to bias the operating member 14 toward the resting position P11 via the piston 26 and the connecting rod 30.

The hydraulic unit 22 includes a storage tank 32 connected to the cylinder bore 24. In this embodiment, the storage tank 32 is provided on the upper side US when viewed from the first direction D1. However, the sump 32 may be provided on the lower side LS when viewed from the first direction D1. The storage tank 32 is constructed to be in fluid communication with the cylinder bore 24. The cylinder bore 24 is constructed to be connected to the hydraulic bicycle via a hydraulic hose C1 The component BC1 is in fluid communication. When the operating member 14 is pivoted toward the operating position P12 about the first pivot axis A1 relative to the base member 12, 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 a part of the hydraulic unit 22.

In this embodiment, the first pivot axis A1 is set on the upper side US when viewed from the first direction D1. Therefore, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed 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 set on the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10 Below. More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire storage tank 32 are arranged below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 when the bicycle operating device 10 is installed.

In addition, at least a part 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 the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. More precisely, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 when viewed from the first direction D1 is set closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 .

As seen in Figure 1, Figure 4 and Figure 5, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes an additional operating member 34 movably mounted on 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 not 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 defined as a peripheral direction around the second pivot axis A2. The additional operating member 34 is rotatable relative to the operating member 14 between the resting position P21 and the operating position P22.

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

As seen in FIGS. 1, 4, and 5, the operating member 14 includes a chamber 36 in which an additional operating member 34 is at least partially provided. The cavity 36 extends between the proximal portion 14A and the distal portion 14B. The additional operating member 34 is provided between the proximal portion 14A and the distal portion 14B. As seen in FIG. 5, the operating member 14 includes a first side wall 38 and a second side wall 40 spaced apart from each other. The first side wall 38 and the second side wall 40 extend between the proximal portion 14A and the distal portion 14B. The chamber 36 is defined as the first Between the side wall 38 and the second side wall 40. The additional operating member 34 is provided at least partially between the first side wall 38 and the second side wall 40.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a pivot pin 42 and a second offset 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 offset member 44 is configured to offset the additional operating member 34 toward the first side wall 38. The first side wall 38 is configured to position the additional operating member 34 at the resting position P21.

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

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

The electrical switches SW1 and SW2 are constructed to be operated by the 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 electric switch SW1 by pressing the button of the first electric switch SW1 or moving the switching member of the first electric switch SW1. Pressing the button of the first electric switch SW1 or moving the switching member of the first electric switch SW1 can be referred to as a first input operation. The first electric switch SW1 is configured to receive a first input operation from a user, and generate a first control signal SG1 in response to the first input operation.

Regarding the second electric switch SW2, as seen in FIGS. 1 and 5, the operating member 14 includes a receiving portion 41 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 with the receiving portion 41 when viewed from the first direction D1. As seen in FIG. 5, the button of the second electric switch SW2 protrudes from the additional operating member 34. That is, the electric switch SW2 is arranged 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 called This is the 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 electric switch SW2 is constructed to receive a second input operation from the user, and to generate a second control signal SG2 in response to the second input operation.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a wireless communicator WC1. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a single wireless communicator WC1. However, the bicycle operating device 10 may include a plurality of wireless communicators. The wireless communicator WC1 is provided at the additional operating member 34. Specifically, the wireless communicator WC1 is provided in the second internal space S2 of the additional operating member 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the wireless communicator WC1 is provided in the additional operating member 34, but the wireless communicator WC1 may be provided on the additional operating member 34. In addition, the wireless communicator WC1 is arranged to be closer to the distal portion 14B than to the proximal portion 14A. However, the wireless communicator WC1 may be provided at a position different from the additional operating member 34. Other possible positions are described in the modification of this embodiment.

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

In addition, the wireless communicator WC1 can receive additional components The signals of BC2 will be forwarded to the notification device described below regarding the status of additional components (for example, communication status and current gear status).

The wireless communicator WC1 may include a directional wireless antenna (not shown) to output wireless signals more strongly in exact directions other than other directions. That is, the wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the directional signal to the additional component BC2 in response to the input operation. However, if needed and/or desired, the wireless communicator WC1 can be configured to wirelessly transmit signals that have no directional characteristics.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 4, the bicycle operating device 10 may further include an informing device INF1. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a single notification device INF1. However, the bicycle operating device 10 may include a plurality of notification devices. In addition, the notification device INF1 can be omitted. In the illustrated embodiment, the notification device INF1 is provided at the additional operating member 34. Specifically, the notification device INF1 is provided in the second internal space S2 of the additional operating member 34. However, the notification device INF1 may be provided on the additional operating member 34. In addition, the notification device INF1 may be provided at a position different from the additional operating member 34. Other possible positions are described in the modification of this embodiment.

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

As seen in FIGS. 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 may include a plurality of communication controllers. In the illustrated embodiment, the communication controller CC1 is provided at the saddle bridge portion 12P. However, the communication controller CC1 may be set at a different position from the saddle bridge portion 12P. Other possible positions are described in the modification 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 the input operation of the electric 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 electrical switches SW1 and SW2 are electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC1 via the communication controller CC1.

In the illustrated embodiment, when the first electric switch SW1 is activated in response to the first input operation from the user, the communication controller CC1 controls the wireless communicator WC1 to wirelessly transmit the first control signal SG1 To additional 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 electric switch SW1. The wireless communicator WC1 is constructed to use a predetermined wireless communication protocol to superimpose the first control signal SG1 on the carrier to generate a wireless signal.

When the electric 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 electric switch SW2. The wireless communicator WC1 is constructed to use a predetermined wireless communication protocol to superimpose the second control signal SG2 on the carrier to generate a wireless signal.

As seen in Figure 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 read-only memory (ROM) and 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 implemented.

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

As seen in FIGS. 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, bicycle exercises The operating device 10 may include a plurality of power supplies. In the illustrated embodiment, the power supply PS1 is provided at the saddle bridge portion 12P. In other words, the power supply PS1 is provided on the upper side US. In addition, the power supply PS1 is provided at the base member 12. The power supply PS1 is arranged to be closer to the proximal portion 14A than to the distal portion 14B. Therefore, at least one of the power supply PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is provided at the saddle bridge portion 12P. At least one of the power supply PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is provided on the upper side US. At least one of the power supply PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is provided at the base member 12. At least one of the power supply PS1 and the electric switch SW1 is arranged to be closer to the proximal portion 14A than to the distal portion 14B. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is provided at the saddle bridge portion 12P. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is provided on the upper side US. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is provided at the base member 12. At least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is arranged to be closer to the proximal portion 14A than to the distal portion 14B.

In addition, the power supply PS1 is arranged 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 set 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 arranged closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction. That is, the wireless communicator WC1 At least one of the power supply PS1 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, when viewed from the first direction D1, at least one of the cylinder bore 24 and the piston 26 is at least partially configured to be 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 tank 32 is at least partially configured to be closer to the first end 12A than at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 . More precisely, when viewed from the first direction D1, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24 and the entire piston 26 is set closer to the first than at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1.端12A. When viewed from the first direction D1, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire storage tank 32 is set closer to the first than at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1. One end is 12A. However, the power supply PS1 may be provided at a different position from the saddle bridge portion 12P. Other possible positions are described in the modification of this embodiment.

In addition, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is provided in at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10 Below. Specifically, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is provided under the power supply PS1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire At least one of the piston 26 and the entire storage tank 32 is arranged below the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installation state of the bicycle operating device 10. More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire storage tank 32 are arranged below the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installation state of the bicycle operating device 10.

In other words, when viewed from the first direction D1, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is arranged 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. Specifically, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is arranged closer to the free end 14FE than the power supply PS1 when viewed from the first direction D1. More precisely, at least one of the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 when viewed from the first direction D1 is arranged closer to the free end 14FE than the power supply PS1. More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire storage tank 32 are arranged 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 WC1. The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a cable C2 electrically connected between the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1. The cable C2 extends from the wireless communicator WC1 along the operating member 14 and/or the additional operating member 34 to the power supply PS1. In addition, the power supply PS1 is electrically connected to the electric switches SW1 and SW2, the communication controller CC1, and the notification device INF1 to supply power to the electric switches SW1 and SW2, communication controller CC1, and notification device INF1.

As seen in FIG. 6, the power supply PS1 includes an electric power generation element EG1. In addition, the power supply PS1 may further include a rectifier circuit RC1. In addition, 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 installed in the battery holder BH1. Examples of the battery BT1 include primary batteries such as lithium manganese dioxide batteries, and secondary batteries such as lithium ion batteries. In this embodiment, the battery BT1 is a primary button battery.

The power generation element EG1 can include a piezoelectric element. The electric energy generating element EG1 uses the pressure and/or vibration of the piezoelectric element to generate electric energy (for example, alternating current). For example, a piezoelectric element may be attached to the first electric switch SW1, and the electric energy generating element EG1 uses pressure and/or vibration caused by the pressing of the first electric switch SW1 to generate electric energy. Alternatively or additionally, a piezoelectric element may be attached to at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14, and the power generation element EG1 uses the pressure and/or vibration of at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 ( It is caused by the movement of the operating member 14 relative to the base member 12) to generate electrical energy. Furthermore, alternatively or additionally, a piezoelectric element may be attached to at least one of the operating member 14, the additional operating member 34, and the second electric switch SW2. The power generation element EG1 uses at least one of the operating member 14, the additional operating member 34 and the second electrical switch SW2 to generate electrical energy by pressure and/or vibration (which is caused by the 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 generation element EG1 to rectify the power generated by the power generation element EG1. Since the power generation element EG1 and the rectifier circuit RC1 are widely known in the electronics field, for the sake of brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail here.

Modification of the first embodiment

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

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

The first internal space S1, the second internal space S2, and the fourth internal space S4 to the sixth internal space S6 are arranged closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. Therefore, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power communicator PS1 is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1, the second internal space S2, and the fourth internal space S4 to the sixth internal space S6. In a case where at least one power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1, the second internal space S2, and the fourth internal space S4 to the sixth internal space S6, such as As described in the first embodiment, any wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) can be disposed in any one of the first inner space S1 to the sixth inner space S6. In addition, in a case where at least one wireless communicator (for example, wireless communicator WC1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1, the second internal space S2, and the fourth internal space S4 to the sixth internal space S6 As described in the first embodiment, any power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) may be provided in any one of the first internal space S1 to the sixth internal space S6.

The first inner space S1 and the fourth inner space S4 are arranged closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. Therefore, preferably, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is disposed in at least one of the first internal space S1 and the fourth internal space S4. At least one power supply (for example, power supply PS1) is provided in the first inner space S1 to In the case of at least one of the fourth inner space S4, as described in the first embodiment, any wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) can be arranged in the first inner space S1 to the sixth inner space S6 In any of them. In addition, in a case where at least one wireless communicator (for example, wireless communicator WC1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1 to the fourth internal space S4, as described in the first embodiment, any power The supply (for example, the power supply PS1) may be provided in any one of the first internal space S1 to the sixth internal space S6.

In the case where the wireless communicator WC1 is arranged at the base member 12 (for example, in the first inner space S1 or in the third inner space S3), the wireless communicator WC1 is preferably arranged to face the cross section Center plane CP2 (refer to Figure 2). 8 and 9 show examples of the bicycle operating device 10, in which the wireless communicator WC1 is arranged in the third internal space S3. Specifically, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an example of the bicycle operating device 10 taken along the line VIII-VIII of FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a top view of the example of the bicycle operating device 10 as seen from above in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. In FIGS. 8 and 9, the power supply PS1 is also arranged in the third internal space S3, but the power supply PS1 can be arranged in the first internal space S1, the second internal space S2, and the fourth internal space S4 to S4. In one of the sixth internal spaces S6.

As seen in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first direction D1 is a bidirectional direction, which includes a first unidirectional direction D1 (for example, a left direction D1) and a second unidirectional direction Dri (for example, a right direction Dri). The second unidirectional direction Dri is the opposite direction of the first unidirectional direction D1. The base member 12 includes The first lateral surface LS1 and the second lateral surface LS2. The first lateral surface LS1 faces 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 in the first direction D1 than the second lateral surface LS2. Preferably, the wireless communicator WC1 is arranged 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 in the first direction D1 than the second lateral surface LS2.

In addition, as seen in FIGS. 7 to 9, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from above in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. Similarly, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the handle tangential direction HTD parallel to the clamp center axis CCA in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. At least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 when viewed from the 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 and flat 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 arranged at the operating member 14, the wireless communicator WC1 is preferably arranged in the sixth internal space S6 because the sixth internal space S6 is compared with the fourth and fifth internal spaces. S4 and S5 are closer to the additional component BC2 to improve wireless communication performance. In this case, as described above, at least one power supply (for example, power supply PS1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1 and the fourth internal space S4, so that the power supply PS1 is When viewed from the first direction, it is arranged closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1.

The communication controller CC1 may 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, the plurality of communication controllers may be disposed in at least one of the first inner space S1 to the sixth inner space S6. In addition, at least one of the plurality of communication controllers (for example, the communication controller CC1) can be integrated into the wireless communicator WC1 to form a single unit.

At least one of the electrical switches SW1 and SW2 may be provided 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 provided in the fifth internal space S5 of the receiving part 41 (instead of the second internal space S2). In this case, the electric 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 part 41. That is, the electric switch SW2 is disposed to face the additional operation member 34 in the first direction D1. In this structure, the electrical switch SW2 is constructed to be activated by the additional operating member 34 in response to the second input operation described above.

In addition, the power supply PS1 is generated by the electric switch SW1 In the case of the electric energy caused by the pressing of at least one of and SW2, at least one of the electrical switches SW1 and SW2 can be preferably integrated in the power supply PS1. Alternatively, at least one of the electric switches SW1 and SW2 may be preferably provided in the internal space where the power supply PS1 is provided.

The notification device INF1 is installed in 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 installed in the additional operating member 34. The communication device INF1 can also be installed in one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 if necessary and/or desired. The notification device INF1 may be provided in an internal space (one of S1, S3 to S6) different from the second internal space S2. In addition, the notification device INF1 may be provided in a device (for example, a stopwatch) that is installed on the handlebar 2 of the bicycle, which is different 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 provided in at least one of the first inner space S1 to the sixth inner space 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 structure as the structure of the bicycle operating device 10, except that they are mirror images of each other, and for For brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail here.

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 first internal space S1A in the base member 12, the positional relationship between the first internal space S1A and the hydraulic unit 22, and the third internal space S3A The relationship with the hydraulic unit 22, the relationship between the fourth internal space S4A and the hydraulic unit 22. Therefore, elements having substantially the same functions as the elements of the first embodiment will be numbered the same here, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated again in detail here.

In the second embodiment, the hydraulic unit 22 is provided in the base member 12 below the saddle bridge portion 12P when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. The hydraulic unit 22 is provided above the operating member 14 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. At least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 is disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed 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 set on the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10 Above. More precisely, the entire cylinder bore 24, the entire piston 26, and the entire sump 32 are arranged above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 when the bicycle operating device 10 is installed.

In addition, at least a part 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 and a part of the sump 32 is viewed from the first direction D1 When compared to the first pivot axis A1, it is at least partially set closer to the second end 12B. 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 below at least a part of the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. The first internal space S1A is arranged closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. The first inner space S1A is arranged closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. The first internal space S1A is defined in a shape different from the first internal space S1 in the first embodiment, so that the first internal space S1A is arranged closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22.

The third internal space S3A is arranged farther away from the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. The third internal space S3A is set farther away from the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1.

The fourth internal space S4A is provided below the entire hydraulic unit 22 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating member 10. The fourth internal space S4A is arranged closer to the fourth end 12B than a part of the hydraulic unit 22 (for example, the connecting rod 30) when viewed from the first direction D1. The fourth inner space S4A is set closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, the wireless communicator WC1 and At least one of the power supplies PS1 is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1A and the fourth internal space S4A. In the case where at least one power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1A and the fourth internal space S4A, any wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) may It is provided in any one of the first internal space S1A to the sixth internal space S6. Conversely, in the case where at least one wireless communicator (for example, wireless communicator WC1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1A and the fourth internal space S4A, any power supply (for example, power supply PS1) may be provided in any one of the first internal space S1A to the sixth internal space S6. The other features are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The 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 pivot shaft 20, the pivot pin 142, the operating member 114, the additional operating member 134, the rotating mechanism 135, and the base member 12 The position and shape of the first internal space S1B in, and the position and shape of the fourth internal space S4B in the operating member 114. Therefore, the elements having substantially the same functions as the elements of the above embodiments will be numbered the same here, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated again in detail here.

As seen in FIGS. 12 and 13, the bicycle operating device 210 in the third embodiment includes an operating member 114, and the operating member 114 includes Hydraulic unit 122. In this embodiment, the first pivot axis A1 (first pivot shaft 20) is arranged at the front portion of the operating member 114 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. When viewed from the first direction D1, the first pivot axis A1 is configured to be closer to the second end 12B than the distance from the saddle bridge portion 12P. As seen in FIG. 13, the hydraulic unit 122 includes a cylinder bore 124 and a piston 26. The hydraulic unit 122 includes a storage tank 32 connected to the cylinder bore 124. As seen in FIG. 13, the cylinder bore 124 is shaped as the 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 is a different member from the operating member 114. In addition, the storage tank 32 may be integrated in the cylinder bore 124.

The hydraulic unit 122 is provided behind the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. That is, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 122 is arranged closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. Specifically, the entire cylinder bore 124 and the entire piston 26 are arranged 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 set closer to the second end 12B than at least a part of the hydraulic unit 122.

At least a part of the hydraulic unit 122 is disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, a part of the connecting rod 30 is arranged above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10. However, another part 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 actuation surface 46 under the saddle bridge portion 12P. When the operating member 114 is operated to move from the resting position P11 toward the operating position P12, the operating member actuating surface 46 pushes the top 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 arranged 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 with 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 the 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 can rotate about the third pivot axis A3 in the fourth movable direction MD4 to comply with the pivoting of the operating member 114. In this embodiment, the fourth rotatable 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 rotation mechanism 135. The additional operating member 134 is pivotally mounted to the rotating mechanism 135 via a pivot pin 142.

The rotating 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 the additional operating member 34 and the electric switch SW2 in the first embodiment as shown in FIG. 5. In the case where the rotating mechanism 135 may have the same structure as the structure formed by 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 rotation mechanism 135 may have a rotation structure that a conventional shift unit has. For example, the rotation mechanism 135 may have a gear that can rotate about the fourth pivot axis A4, a latch that positions the rotation angle of the gear, and a rotation sensor that detects the rotation angle of the gear. The rotation mechanism 135 may further include an offset member like the second offset member 44 to offset the additional operating member 134 toward an exact position (for example, a resting position or an original position).

When the additional operating member 134 is pushed by the user substantially in the 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, which is not shown in 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, and generate a second control signal SG2 in response to the second input operation.

As seen in FIG. 13, the first internal space S1B is provided above at least a part of the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 210. That is, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 122 is provided below the first internal space S1B. In addition, when viewed from the first direction D1, the first internal space S1B is A pivot axis A1 is arranged closer to the second end 12B. The first inner space S1B is arranged closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1. The first internal space S1B is shaped so that the first internal space S1B is located closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1. Therefore, the first internal space S1B may be shaped differently from the first internal space S1.

The fourth internal space S4B is provided in the operating member 114 in front of the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D1 in the installed state of the bicycle operating device 210. Therefore, the fourth inner space S4B is set closer to the second end 12B when viewed from the first direction D1 than the first pivot axis A1, and the fourth inner space S4B is set closer to the second end 12B when viewed from the first direction D1. The hydraulic unit 122 is arranged closer to the second end 12B. The fourth internal space S4B can be defined to conform to the shape of the front surface of the operating member 114. Therefore, the fourth internal space S4B can be shaped differently from the first internal space S4.

Therefore, the first internal space S1B and the fourth internal space S4B are arranged closer to the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1. More precisely, the first inner space S1B and the fourth inner space S4B are arranged closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D1. Conversely, the second internal space S2, the third internal space S3, and the fifth internal space S5 are arranged farther away from the second end 12B than the hydraulic unit 122 when viewed from the first direction D1. More precisely, the second internal space S2, the third internal space S3, and the fifth internal space S5 are compared with the first internal space S5 when viewed from the first direction D1. The pivot axis A1 is set farther away from the second end 12B.

Therefore, in the third embodiment, at least one of the wireless communicator WC1 and the power supply PS1 is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1B and the fourth internal space S4B. In the case where at least one power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) is provided in at least one of the first internal space S1B and the fourth internal space S4B, any wireless communicator (for example, the wireless communicator WC1) can be It is provided in any one of the first internal space S1B to the fourth internal space S4B and the sixth internal space S6. Conversely, in the case where at least one wireless communicator (for example, wireless communicator WC1) is provided in at least one of the first inner space S1B and the fourth inner space S4B, any power supply (for example, the power supply PS1) ) May be provided in any one of the first internal space S1B to the fourth internal space S4B and the sixth internal space S6. The other features are the same as those in the first embodiment.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the bicycle field from this disclosure that the above embodiments can be at least partially combined with each other.

In this application, the term "comprise" and its derivatives used herein are intended as open-ended terms that define the occurrence of the features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but do not exclude The appearance of other unstated features, elements, components, groups, wholes, and/or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "have", "include" and their derivatives.

The terms "member", "section", "part", "part", "element", "body" and "structure" can have a singular form when used in the singular form. The dual meaning of one component or multiple components.

The term "constructed" as used herein to describe a component, section, or part of a device includes hardware and/or software that is constructed and/or programmed to perform a desired function. The desired function can be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

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

Finally, the terms "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately" as used here mean a reasonable amount of variation of the modified terms so that the final result will not change significantly.

Obviously, in view of the above teachings, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Therefore, it should be understood that, within the scope of the attached patent application, the present invention can be implemented in a manner other than exactly described herein.

2: Handlebar

10: Bicycle operating device

12: Base member

12A: first end

12B: second end

12G: grip part

12P: Saddle bridge part

14: Operating components

14A: Proximal part

14B: Distal part

14FE: free end

15: The first offset member

17: Covering parts

20: The first pivot 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: The first side wall

41: receiving part

A1: The first pivot axis

A2: The second pivot axis

BC1: Bicycle components

BC2: Extra components

C1: Hydraulic hose

C2: Cable

CCA: Center axis of clamp

CC1: Communication controller

D1: First direction

Dra: radial direction

HCA: Central axis of hydraulic unit

P1: Exit port

P11: resting position

P12: Operating position

PS1: power supply

S1: The first internal space

S2: second internal space

SG1: The first control signal

SG2: Second control signal

SW1: The first electric switch

SW2: The second electric switch

MD1: The first movable direction

MD2: The second movable direction

US: upper side

LS: lower side

INF1: Notification device

WC1: wireless communicator

Claims (11)

A bicycle operating device, including: A base member, which includes a first end for being mounted on a bicycle handlebar, and a second end opposite to the first end; An operating member, which is coupled to the base member in a manner capable of pivoting about a first pivot axis; An electric switch, which is activated by an input operation from the user; A wireless communicator, which is electrically connected to the electric switch, in response to the input operation to wirelessly transmit the signal to the additional component; and A power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator, and the wireless communicator and the power supply are mutually viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the first pivot axis At least partially overlap. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: The hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate the bicycle assembly in response to the operation of the operating member, wherein The power supply at least partially overlaps the hydraulic unit when viewed from the first direction perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The bicycle operating device according to claim 2, wherein The hydraulic unit contains: Cylinder bore; and A piston, which is movably provided in the cylinder bore; and At least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is at least partially disposed closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device according to claim 3, wherein At least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is entirely arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device according to claim 2, wherein The hydraulic unit contains: Cylinder bore A piston, which is movably provided in the cylinder bore; and A storage tank, which is connected to the cylinder bore; and At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the sump is at least partially disposed closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. The bicycle operating device according to claim 5, wherein When viewed from the first direction, at least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the sump is entirely arranged closer to the first end than the first pivot axis. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein The base member includes a saddle bridge portion at the second end, and The electric switch is provided at the saddle bridge portion. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: An additional operating member, which is movably installed on the base member, wherein The electric switch is provided at the additional operating member. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein The wireless communicator and the power supply are arranged at the base member. The bicycle operating device according to 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 according to claim 1, wherein The base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end.

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