TW202135421A - Bicycle electrical system - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle electrical system is provided with a first electric component, a second electric component, a first wireless communication unit, a first power source, and a second wireless communication unit. The first wireless communication unit and the first power source are electrically connected to at least the first electric component. The second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component. The first electric component can communicate with the first wireless communication unit. The second electric component can communicate with the second wireless communication unit. At least the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit are attached to the bicycle without interposing the first electric component and the second electric component.

Description

Electric system of bicycle

The present invention relates to an electric system for bicycles.

As an electric system for bicycles, Patent Document 1 is known, for example. This electric system connects all operating devices, control devices, electric components, and power sources by wires.

[Literature Technical Literature]

[Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 5211102

Regarding the connection between the operating device, the control device, the electric components, and the power supply, and the installation on the bicycle, a more convenient electric system is required.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a bicycle electric system that can Contribute to the improvement of convenience.

[1] The electric bicycle system of the present invention is: a first electric component, a second electric component, a first wireless communication unit and a first power supply, and a second wireless communication unit, the first wireless communication unit and the aforementioned The first power source is electrically connected to at least the first electric component, the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the first electric component can communicate with the first wireless communication unit. The second electric component can communicate with the second wireless communication unit, and at least the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit are installed without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component. In the aforementioned bicycle.

[2] For the electric bicycle system, the first wireless communication part is electrically connected to the first electric component through a first signal line, and the second wireless communication part is electrically connected to the second electric component through a second signal line. The components are electrically connected.

[3] For the electric system of the bicycle, the first power source is installed on the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[4] Regarding the electric bicycle system, the first power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle at different positions.

[5] For the electric bicycle system, the first power supply, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are in The aforementioned bicycles are installed in different positions from each other.

[6] For the electric system of the bicycle, the first power source is installed in the first electric component or the second electric component.

[7] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first power source is installed in the first electric component, and the first power source is electrically connected to the second electric component.

[8] The electric system for the bicycle further includes a second power source, and the second power source is electrically connected to at least the second electric component.

[9] For the electric system of the bicycle, the second power source is installed on the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[10] For the electric bicycle system, the first power supply, the second power supply, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are installed on the bicycle at different positions.

[11] For the electric bicycle system, the first power supply and the first wireless communication unit, and the second power supply and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle at different positions.

[12] For the electric system of the bicycle, the second power source is installed in the first electric component or the second electric component.

[13] For the electric system of the aforementioned bicycle, including: at least before storage At least a part of the first wireless communication unit and a first housing of at least a part of the first power supply, and a second housing that accommodates at least a part of the second wireless communication unit. The first housing and the second housing are It is mounted on the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[14] For the electric bicycle system, the first wireless communication unit includes a first connection portion and a first housing portion, the first power supply includes a second connection portion and a second housing portion, and the first connection Part and the second connection part are joined so that power from the first power source is supplied to the first wireless communication part, and the first housing part and the second housing part form the first shell.

[15] The electric bicycle system further includes a second power source. The second power source is electrically connected to at least the second electric component. The second housing contains at least the second wireless communication unit and the second power source. power supply.

[16] For the electric bicycle system, the second wireless communication unit includes a third connection part and a third housing part, the second power supply includes a fourth connection part and a fourth housing part, and the third connection Part and the fourth connection part are joined so that the power from the second power source is supplied to the second wireless communication part, and the third housing part and the fourth housing part form the second wireless communication part. shell.

[17] Regarding the aforementioned electric bicycle system, the aforementioned first external The shape of the shell and the shape of the aforementioned second shell are substantially the same.

[18] For the electric system of the bicycle, the bicycle includes a frame body, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is mounted on the frame body.

[19] For the electric bicycle system, the frame body includes a chain support frame, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is attached to the chain support frame.

[20] Regarding the electric bicycle system, the frame body includes a cushion tube, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is attached to the cushion tube.

[21] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the bicycle includes a cushion post, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is attached to the cushion post and the cushion post.

[22] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the bicycle includes a front fork, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is attached to the front fork.

[23] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the bicycle includes a hub assembly, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is mounted on the hub assembly.

[24] Regarding the electric bicycle system, the bicycle includes a suspension device, and at least one of the first housing and the second housing is attached to the suspension device.

[25] For the electric system of the bicycle, the first housing and the second housing are detachably attached to the bicycle.

[26] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the first housing and the second housing are mounted on the bicycle by mounting members.

[27] For the electric bicycle system, the mounting member includes at least one of an adhesive, a bolt, a cable tie, and a double-sided tape.

[28] The electric bicycle system of the present invention includes: a first electric component and a first wireless communication unit, the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component, and the first electric component is It can communicate with the first wireless communication unit, and the first wireless communication unit is detachably mounted on the first electric component.

[29] For the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric unit includes a first base member that can be mounted on the bicycle, and the first wireless communication unit is detachably mounted on the first base member .

[30] The electric system for the bicycle further includes a first power source, and the first power source is mounted on the first electric component.

[31] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric unit includes a first base member mountable to the bicycle, and the first power source is detachably mounted to the first base member.

[32] For the electric bicycle system, the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component through a first signal line.

[33] For the electric system of the aforementioned bicycle, equipped with: the second electric unit And the second wireless communication part, the second wireless communication part is electrically connected to the second electric component, the second electric component can communicate with the second wireless communication part, the second wireless communication part, It is detachably attached to the aforementioned second electric unit.

[34] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the second electric unit includes a second base member that can be mounted on the bicycle, and the second wireless communication unit is detachably mounted on the second base member .

[35] The electric system for the bicycle further includes a second power source, and the second power source is mounted on the second electric component.

[36] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the second electric unit includes a second base member mountable to the bicycle, and the second power source is detachably mounted to the second base member.

[37] Regarding the electric bicycle system, the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the second electric component through a second signal line.

[38] The electric bicycle system of the present invention includes: a first electric component, a second electric component, and a first wireless communication unit, and a first power supply, and a second wireless communication unit, the aforementioned first wireless communication unit And the first power source is electrically connected to at least the first electric component, the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the first electric component can be connected to the first wireless communication unit. Communication, the aforementioned second electric component can communicate with the aforementioned second wireless communication unit, and the aforementioned first wireless communication unit The communication unit and the first power supply are mounted on the first electric component, and the second wireless communication unit is mounted on the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[39] The electric bicycle system includes: an operating unit, and a third wirelessly transmitting a speed change signal to at least one of the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit based on an input from the operating unit The wireless communication unit, the third wireless communication unit, is mounted on the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[40] The electric system for the bicycle includes a third power source, and the third power source is electrically connected to at least the operation unit.

[41] The electric system for the bicycle is provided with a third housing that houses at least a part of the third wireless communication unit and at least a part of the third power source, and does not pass through the first electric component and the second The electric component is installed on the aforementioned bicycle.

[42] In the electric system of the bicycle, the shape of the first housing, the shape of the second housing, and the shape of the third housing are substantially the same.

[43] Regarding the electric bicycle system, the second electric component includes a second actuator, and operates the second actuator in response to a signal from the second wireless communication unit.

[44] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric component includes a first actuator, and operates the first actuator according to a signal from the first wireless communication unit.

[45] For the electric system of the bicycle, the second electric component is equipped with a second memory unit, and the information stored in the second memory unit is updated based on the communication with the second wireless communication unit.

[46] Regarding the electric bicycle system, the first electric component is provided with a first memory unit, and the information stored in the first memory unit is updated based on the communication with the first wireless communication unit.

[47] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric transmission.

[48] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, one of the first and second electric components is an electric front derailleur, and the other of the first and second electric components is an electric rear derailleur.

[49] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric cushion.

[50] Regarding the electric bicycle electric system, at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric suspension.

[51] Regarding the electric system of the bicycle, at least one of the first and second electric components is a drive unit provided with a motor that assists the human driving force input to the crank.

The electric bicycle system described above can contribute to the improvement of convenience.

AT: Install components

C: crankshaft

K: chain

SF: Front sprocket

SR: Rear sprocket

WF: front wheel

WR: rear wheel

10: Bicycle

12: Car body

14: Frame body

14A: Support

14B: drop tube

14C: Chain support frame

14D: Cushion tube

14E: Head tube

14F: Derailleur hanger

16: Handle

18: Cushion post

20: Fork

22: Wheel hub assembly

30: Electric system

32: Front derailleur (1st electric gearbox, 1st electric component)

34: Rear derailleur (the second electric gearbox, the second electric component)

36: The first wireless communication department

38: 1st power supply

40: The second wireless communication department

42: 2nd power supply

44: Operation Department

46: The 3rd Wireless Communication Department

48: 3rd power supply

50: The first base member

52: connecting rod member

54: movable member

56: Control Department

58: 1st actuator

60: The second base member

62: connecting rod member

64: movable member

66: Control Department

68: 2nd actuator

70: Control Department

72: Part 1 connection

74: The first housing part

76: battery

78: Part 2 connection

80: 2nd housing part

82: first shell

84: Control Department

86: Part 3 Connection

88: 3rd housing part

90: battery

92: 4th connection part

94: 4th housing part

96: The second shell

98: Control Department

100: switch

102: Control Department

104: Connection part

106: shell part

108: battery

110: connecting part

112: shell part

114: third shell

116A: 1st signal line

116B: 2nd signal line

116C: signal line

116D: Communication line

116E: Communication line

118: Shell

120A: Power line

120B: Power line

120C: Power line

120D: Power line

120E: Power line

120F: Power line

122: shell

124: Shell

126: Shell

128: Operation Department

130: car body

132: Frame body

134: electric seat post

136: First Memory

138: Second Memory

140: movable member

142: Control Department

144: Memory Department

146: Actuator

148: Front suspension device (suspension device)

150: Rear suspension device (suspension device)

152: movable member

154: Control Department

156: Memory Department

158: Actuator

[Figure 1] A side view of a bicycle equipped with the electric system of the first embodiment.

[Fig. 2] A schematic diagram of the front derailleur of the electric powertrain of Fig. 1.

[Fig. 3] A schematic view of the rear derailleur of the electric powertrain system in Fig. 1.

[Fig. 4] A schematic view of the first housing in Fig. 1.

[Fig. 5] The block diagram of the electric system in Fig. 1.

[Figure 6] A block diagram of the electric system of the second embodiment.

[Figure 7] A block diagram of the electric system of the third embodiment.

[Figure 8] A block diagram of the electric system of the fourth embodiment.

[Figure 9] A schematic view of the front derailleur of the fifth embodiment.

[Figure 10] A schematic view of the rear derailleur of the fifth embodiment.

[Figure 11] A block diagram of the electric system of the sixth embodiment.

[Figure 12] A schematic diagram of the front derailleur of the electric system of the seventh embodiment.

[Figure 13] A schematic view of the rear derailleur of the electric system of the seventh embodiment.

[Figure 14] A sequence diagram of the update process performed by the electric system of the seventh embodiment.

[Figure 15] A side view of a bicycle equipped with the electric system of the eighth embodiment.

[Figure 16] A schematic view of the electric seat post of the eighth embodiment.

[Figure 17] A schematic view of the front suspension of the ninth embodiment.

[Figure 18] Block of an electric system according to a modification of the second embodiment picture.

[Figure 19] A block diagram of an electric system according to a modification of the third embodiment.

[Figure 20] A block diagram of an electric system according to a modification of the third embodiment.

[Figure 21] A block diagram of an electric system according to a modification of the first embodiment.

[Figure 22] A side view of a bicycle equipped with an electric system according to a modification of the first embodiment.

(First embodiment)

With reference to Figures 1 to 5, the electric system of the bicycle will be explained.

The bicycle 10 equipped with the electric system 30 includes a body 12.

The vehicle body 12 is provided with: a frame body 14, a handle 16 connected to the frame body 14, a cushion pillar 18 connected to the frame body 14, a front fork 20 connected to the frame body 14, and mounted on the rear The hub assembly 22 around the axle of the wheel WR.

The frame body 14 is provided with a down tube 14B extending forward from the support portion 14A that supports the crankshaft C, a chain support frame 14C extending rearward from the support portion 14A, and a cushion pipe 14D extending upward from the support portion 14A , And a head pipe 14E extending upward from the end on the opposite side to the support portion 14A of the down pipe 14B.

The handle 16 is detachably connected to the head pipe 14E. The cushion column 18 is detachably connected to the cushion tube 14D. The front fork 20 is supported by the head pipe 14E, and connects the handlebar 16 and the axle of the front wheel WF. The hub assembly 22 is installed around the axle of the rear wheel WR.

The electric system 30 includes: an electric front derailleur 32 (hereinafter referred to as "front derailleur 32"), an electric rear derailleur 34 (hereinafter referred to as "rear derailleur 34"), and a first wireless communication unit 36. The first power supply 38, the second wireless communication unit 40, the second power supply 42, the operation unit 44, the third wireless communication unit 46, and the third power supply 48. The front derailleur 32 is the first electric component. The front derailleur 32 is an electric transmission. The rear derailleur 34 is the second electric component. The rear derailleur 34 is an electric transmission. In addition, an electric component includes an actuator and a mechanical element that is driven by the actuator.

The front derailleur 32 is mounted on the frame body 14 near the crankshaft C, preferably a cushion tube 14D. As shown in FIG. 2, the front derailleur 32 includes a first base member 50, a link member 52, a first movable member 54, a control unit 56, and a first actuator 58.

The first base member 50 can be attached to the frame body 14 through bolts or the like. The link member 52 connects the first base member 50 and the first movable member 54 such that the first movable member 54 is movably connected to the first base member 50. The first movable member 54 supports the chain K (refer to Fig. 1). The control unit 56 drives the first actuator 58 connected to the link member 52 to move the link member 52 and the first movable member 54 with respect to the first base member 50. The front derailleur 32 is driven by the first actuator 58 For driving, switch the chain K (refer to the first figure) to the plural front sprockets SF (refer to the first figure), and change the gear ratio of the bicycle 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the rear derailleur 34 is mounted on the frame body 14 near the hub assembly 22, and is preferably a derailleur hanger 14F provided at the rear end of the frame body 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the rear derailleur 34 includes a second base member 60, a link member 62, a second movable member 64, a control unit 66, and a second actuator 68.

The second base member 60 can be attached to the frame body 14 through bolts or the like. The link member 62 connects the second base member 60 and the second movable member 64 such that the second movable member 64 is movably connected to the second base member 60. The second movable member 64 supports the chain K (refer to Fig. 1). The control unit 66 drives the second actuator 68 connected to the link member 62 to move the link member 62 and the second movable member 64 with respect to the second base member 60. The rear derailleur 34 is driven by the second actuator 68 to switch the chain K (refer to the first figure) to the plural rear sprockets SR (refer to the first figure) to change the gear ratio of the bicycle 10.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first wireless communication unit 36 includes a control unit 70 that performs various calculations, a first connection portion 72, and a first housing portion 74 that houses the control unit 70. At least a part of the first connecting portion 72 is exposed from the first housing portion 74.

The first power source 38 includes a battery 76, a second connection portion 78, and a second housing portion 80 that houses the battery 76. The battery 76 may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. The battery 76 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. The second connecting portion 78 is at least partly removed from the second housing portion 80 points exposed. The second connecting portion 78 has a shape that complements the first connecting portion 72 and is configured to be connectable to the first connecting portion 72.

The first connection portion 72 and the second connection portion 78 are joined to supply power from the first power source 38 to the first wireless communication unit 36. The first connecting portion 72 and the second connecting portion 78 are joined so that the first housing portion 74 and the second housing portion 80 constitute the first housing 82. The first housing 82 accommodates: at least a part of the first wireless communication unit 36, which is the control unit 70, and at least a part of the first power supply 38, which is the battery 76.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first housing 82 is mounted on the frame body 14 near the front derailleur 32, and is preferably a cushion tube 14D. The first housing 82 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the portion where the first housing 82 of the frame body 14 is attached. The first housing 82 is detachably attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT shown in FIG. 5. The mounting member AT includes at least one of adhesives, bolts, cable ties, and double-sided tape.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first housing 82 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second wireless communication unit 40 includes a control unit 84 that performs various calculations, a third connection portion 86, and a third housing portion 88 that houses the control unit 84. At least a part of the third connecting portion 86 is exposed from the third housing portion 88.

The second power source 42 includes a battery 90, a fourth connection portion 92, and a fourth housing portion 94 that houses the battery 90. The battery 90 may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. The battery 90 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. At least a part of the fourth connection portion 92 is exposed from the fourth housing portion 94. The fourth connecting portion 92 has a shape that complements the third connecting portion 86 and is configured to be connectable to the third connecting portion 86.

The third connection portion 86 and the fourth connection portion 92 are joined to supply power from the second power source 42 to the second wireless communication unit 40. The third connection portion 86 and the fourth connection portion 92 are joined so that the third housing portion 88 and the fourth housing portion 94 constitute the second housing 96. The second housing 96 accommodates: at least a part of the second wireless communication unit 40, which is the control unit 84, and at least a part of the second power source 42, which is the battery 90. The shape of the first housing 82 and the shape of the second housing 96 are substantially the same.

As shown in Fig. 1, the second housing 96 is mounted on the frame body 14 near the rear derailleur 34, preferably a chain support frame 14C. The second housing 96 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the portion where the second housing 96 of the frame body 14 is attached. The second housing 96 is detachably attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT shown in FIG. 4.

As shown in FIG. 1, the second housing 96 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are mounted on the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The first housing 82 and the second housing 96 are used in bicycles 10. Are installed in different locations from each other. Therefore, the first power supply 38 and the first wireless communication unit 36, and the second power supply 42 and the second wireless communication unit 40 are mounted on the bicycle 10 at different positions.

As shown in FIG. 5, the operation unit 44 is attached to the handle 16. The operation unit 44 includes a control unit 98 and a plurality of switches 100 electrically connected to the control unit 98. The plural switches 100 correspond to the shifting actions of the front derailleur 32 or the rear derailleur 34 respectively.

The third wireless communication unit 46 includes a control unit 102 that performs various calculations, a fifth connection unit 104, and a fifth housing portion 106 that houses the control unit 102. At least a part of the fifth connecting portion 104 is exposed from the fifth housing portion 106.

The third power supply 48 includes a battery 108, a sixth connection portion 110, and a sixth housing portion 112 that houses the battery 108. The battery 108 may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. The battery 108 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. At least a part of the sixth connecting portion 110 is exposed from the sixth housing portion 112. The sixth connecting portion 110 has a shape that complements the fifth connecting portion 104 and can be connected to the fifth connecting portion 104.

The fifth connection part 104 and the sixth connection part 110 are joined to supply power from the third power source 48 to the third wireless communication part 46. The fifth connecting portion 104 and the sixth connecting portion 110 are joined so that the fifth housing portion 106 and the sixth housing portion 112 constitute the third housing 114. The third housing 114 accommodates: at least a part of the third wireless communication unit 46, which is the control unit 102, and at least a part of the third power supply 48, which is the battery 108. The shape of the third housing 114 is the same as that of the first outer The shape of the housing 82 and the shape of the second housing 96 are substantially the same.

As shown in FIG. 1, the third housing 114 is attached to the handle 16 or the frame body 14 near the handle 16. The third wireless communication unit 46 is installed in the frame body 14 and is preferably installed in the head pipe 14E or the down pipe 14B. The third housing 114 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the part where the frame body 14 or the third housing 114 of the handle 16 is attached. The third housing 114 is detachably attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT shown in FIG. 5.

As shown in FIG. 1, the third housing 114 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power supply 48 are mounted on the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

With reference to Fig. 5, the configuration of the electric system 30 will be described.

In addition, the front derailleur 32, the rear derailleur 34, the first wireless communication unit 36, the first power supply 38, the second wireless communication unit 40, and the second power supply 42 can be carried by power line communication (Power Line Communication; PLC) to transmit signals and power. Therefore, compared with the case where the signal is transmitted by the signal line and the case where the power is transmitted by the power line, the wiring is simple and the convenience is improved.

The first wireless communication unit 36 is electrically connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 through the first signal line 116A. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the front derailleur 32 through the first wireless communication unit 36. The first power supply 38 supplies electric power to the first wireless communication unit 36 and the front derailleur 32.

The second wireless communication unit 40 is through the second signal line 116B It is electrically connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34. The second power source 42 is electrically connected to the rear derailleur 34 through the second wireless communication unit 40. The second power source 42 supplies electric power to the second wireless communication unit 40 and the rear derailleur 34.

The third wireless communication unit 46 is electrically connected to the operation unit 44 through the third signal line 116C. The third power source 48 is electrically connected to the operation unit 44 through the third wireless communication unit 46. The third power supply 48 supplies electric power to the third wireless communication unit 46 and the operation unit 44.

The operation of the electric system 30 will be described.

The control unit 98 of the operation unit 44 outputs an operation signal corresponding to the third wireless communication unit 46 through the third signal line 116C when the switch 100 is operated. The control unit 102 of the third wireless communication unit 46 wirelessly transmits a speed change signal to at least one of the first wireless communication unit 36 and the second wireless communication unit 40 based on the operation signal input from the operation unit 44.

The control unit 70 of the first wireless communication unit 36 outputs a control signal to the front derailleur 32 when receiving a speed change signal including the speed change operation of the front derailleur 32 from the third wireless communication unit 46. The control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 performs a speed change operation based on a control signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. That is, the front derailleur 32 operates the first actuator 58 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36.

The control unit 84 of the second wireless communication unit 40 outputs a control signal to the rear derailleur 34 when it receives a speed change signal including the speed change operation of the rear derailleur 34 from the third wireless communication unit 46. The control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 performs a speed change operation based on a control signal from the second wireless communication unit 40. That is, the rear derailleur 34 is based on the second wireless communication The signal of the section 40 causes the second actuator 68 to operate.

The electric system 30 can achieve the following effects.

(1) The electric system 30 electrically connects the wireless communication units 36 and 40 with the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, wiring of the front derailleur 32, the rear derailleur 34, and the operating portion 44 in the bicycle 10 can be omitted. Therefore, the wiring is simplified, which can contribute to the improvement of the convenience of the electric system.

(2) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the second wireless communication unit 40 are mounted on the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 can be suppressed from increasing in size.

(3) The first power source 38 and the second power source 42 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 can be suppressed from increasing in size.

(4) The electric system 30 includes the second power source 42. Therefore, compared with a configuration in which electric power is shared from the first power supply 38 to the rear derailleur 34 and the second wireless communication unit 40, wiring can be simplified.

(5) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are installed in the vicinity of the front derailleur 32. Therefore, the first signal line 116A connecting the first wireless communication unit 36, the first power supply 38, and the front derailleur 32 can be shortened.

(6) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are installed in the vicinity of the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second signal line 116B connecting the second wireless communication unit 40, the second power supply 42 and the rear derailleur 34 can be shortened.

(7) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are received Contained in the first housing 82. Therefore, by attaching the first housing 82 to the bicycle 10, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 can be attached to the bicycle 10, so convenience is improved.

(8) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are housed in the second housing 96. Therefore, by attaching the second housing 96 to the bicycle 10, the second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 can be attached to the bicycle 10, which improves convenience.

(9) The electric system 30 includes a third power source 48. Therefore, compared with a configuration in which electric power is shared from the first power supply 38 or the second power supply 42 to the operation unit 44 and the third wireless communication unit 46, wiring can be simplified.

(10) The shape of the first housing 82, the shape of the second housing 96, and the shape of the third housing 114 are substantially the same. Therefore, the first housing 82, the second housing 96, and the third housing 114 can be mounted on the bicycle 10 by the same mounting member AT.

(Second embodiment)

With reference to Fig. 6, the electric system 30 of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are assigned to the components common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The first wireless communication unit 36 includes a control unit 70 that performs various calculations, and a fourth housing 118 that houses the control unit 70. The control unit 70 is connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 through the fourth communication line 116D.

The fourth housing 118 is attached to the frame body 14 near the front derailleur 32, and is preferably a cushion tube 14D. The fourth housing 118 is attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT. The fourth housing 118 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the first wireless communication unit 36 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The first power source 38 is provided with a battery 76 and a fifth case 122 that houses the battery 76. The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 via the first power line 120A. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the front derailleur 32 through the first power line 120A. The first power supply 38 supplies electric power to the first wireless communication unit 36 through the front derailleur 32.

The fifth housing 122 is attached to the frame body 14 near the front derailleur 32, and is preferably a cushion tube 14D. The fifth housing 122 is attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT. The fifth housing 122 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the first power source 38 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The second wireless communication unit 40 includes a control unit 84 that performs various calculations, and a sixth housing 124 that houses the control unit 84. The control unit 84 is connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 through the fifth communication line 116E.

The sixth housing 124 is mounted on the frame body 14 near the rear derailleur 34, and is preferably a chain support frame 14C. The sixth housing 124 is attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT. The sixth housing 124, It is mounted on the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second wireless communication unit 40 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The second power source 42 includes a battery 90 and a seventh case 126 that houses the battery 90. The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 via the second power line 120B. The second power source 42 supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34 through the second power line 120B. The second power source 42 supplies electric power to the second wireless communication unit 40 through the rear derailleur 34.

The seventh housing 126 is attached to the frame body 14 near the front derailleur 32, and is preferably a cushion tube 14D. The seventh housing 126 is attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT. The seventh housing 126 is attached to the bicycle 10 without penetrating the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second power source 42 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The fourth housing 118, the fifth housing 122, the sixth housing 124, and the seventh housing 126 are attached to the bicycle 10 and are mounted at different positions from each other. Therefore, the first power supply 38, the first wireless communication unit 36, the second power supply 42, and the second wireless communication unit 40 are mounted on the bicycle 10 at different positions. According to the electric system 30 of the second embodiment, at least the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(3rd embodiment)

Referring to Fig. 7, the electric system 30 of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, for the common configuration with the second embodiment, the same as in the second embodiment is added. Symbol, the description is omitted.

The electric system 30 includes: a front derailleur 32, a rear derailleur 34, a first wireless communication unit 36, a first power supply 38, a second wireless communication unit 40, an operation unit 44, a third wireless communication unit 46, and The third power supply 48.

The first power supply 38 includes a battery 76 and a fifth casing 122. The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 via the first power line 120A. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the front derailleur 32 through the first power line 120A, and supplies electric power to the front derailleur 32.

The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 via the third power line 120C. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34 through the third power line 120C. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the second wireless communication unit 40 through the rear derailleur 34 and supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34. According to the electric system 30 of the third embodiment, at least the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(4th embodiment)

Referring to Fig. 8, the electric system 30 of the fourth embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals as those in the third embodiment are assigned to the components common to the third embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The electric system 30 includes: a front derailleur 32, a rear derailleur 34, a first wireless communication unit 36, a first power supply 38, a second wireless communication unit 40, an operation unit 44, a third wireless communication unit 46, and The third power supply 48.

The first power supply 38 includes a battery 76 and a fifth casing 122. The battery 76 communicates with the first wireless via the fourth power line 120D The control unit 70 of the unit 36 is connected. The first power supply 38 supplies electric power to the front derailleur 32 through the first wireless communication unit 36.

The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 84 of the second wireless communication unit 40 via the fifth power line 120E. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34 through the second wireless communication unit 40. According to the electric system 30 of the fourth embodiment, at least the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(Fifth embodiment)

9 and 10, the electric system 30 of the fifth embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are assigned to the components common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the first housing 82 is a first base member 50 that is detachably attached to the front derailleur 32. The first housing 82 and the first base member 50 are attached by bolts or the like, for example. Therefore, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are detachably attached to the first base member 50.

As shown in FIG. 10, the second housing 96 is a second base member 60 that is detachably attached to the rear derailleur 34. The second housing 96 and the second base member 60 are attached by bolts or the like, for example. Therefore, the second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are detachably attached to the second base member 60.

The electric system 30 of the fifth embodiment can achieve the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment (1).

(11) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are attached to the front derailleur 32. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the area around the front derailleur 32 of the frame body 14 from becoming complicated.

(12) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are detachably attached to the front derailleur 32. Therefore, only one of the front derailleur 32, the first wireless communication unit 36, and the first power supply 38 mounted on the bicycle 10 can be easily exchanged.

(13) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are attached to the first base member 50. Therefore, compared with the link member 52 and the first movable member 54, it can be mounted stably.

(14) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are attached to the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the surroundings of the rear derailleur 34 of the frame body 14 from becoming complicated.

(15) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are detachably attached to the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, only one of the rear derailleur 34 mounted on the bicycle 10, the second wireless communication unit 40, and the second power source 42 can be easily exchanged.

(16) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are attached to the second base member 60. Therefore, compared with the link member 62 and the second movable member 64, it is possible to stably attach.

(6th embodiment)

Referring to Fig. 11, the electric system 30 of the sixth embodiment will be described. In addition, for the common configuration with the first embodiment, the same as the first embodiment is added. Symbol, the description is omitted.

The electric system 30 includes: a front derailleur 32, a rear derailleur 34, a first wireless communication unit 36, a first power supply 38, a second wireless communication unit 40, an operation unit 44, a third wireless communication unit 46, and The third power supply 48.

The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are the first base member 50 attached to the front derailleur 32. The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are built in the first base member 50.

The first wireless communication unit 36 is electrically connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32. The first power supply 38 is electrically connected to the control unit 70 of the first wireless communication unit 36, the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32, and the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34. The first power supply 38 supplies electric power to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 through the power line 120F. According to the electric system 30 of the sixth embodiment, at least the effects of the first embodiment (1) and the effects of the sixth embodiments (11) and (13) can be achieved.

(7th embodiment)

With reference to Figs. 12 to 14, the electric system 30 of the seventh embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are assigned to the components common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, the front derailleur 32 is provided with a first storage unit 136. The information memorized in the first memory 136 includes identification information and updateable individual information. The identification information includes the model number of the front derailleur 32, etc. Individual information includes: setting information, and history information. The setting information is, for example, the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32 Set information. The information regarding the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32 includes, for example, position information of the first movable member 54. The position information of the first movable member 54 is, for example, memorized as the movement amount of the first actuator 58. The track information includes, for example, information indicating whether gear shifting is appropriately performed, and information indicating whether communication with the first wireless communication unit 36 is appropriately performed. The control unit 56 may update the track information every time the speed change and communication are carried out, and it may update only when the communication is not carried out appropriately.

As shown in FIG. 13, the rear derailleur 34 includes a second storage unit 138. The information stored in the second storage unit 138 includes identification information and updateable individual information. The identification information includes the model number of the rear derailleur 34, etc. Individual information includes: setting information, and history information. The setting information is, for example, information about the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34. The information regarding the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34 includes, for example, position information of the first movable member 54. The position information of the second movable member 64 is memorized as the amount of movement of the second actuator 68, for example. The track information includes, for example, information indicating whether the gear shift is appropriately performed, and information indicating whether or not the second wireless communication unit 40 is appropriately performed. The control unit 66 may update the track information every time the speed change and communication are carried out, and it may only update when the communication is not carried out properly.

Referring to FIG. 14, the process of updating the information stored in the first storage unit 136 will be described.

In the update process, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 It is communicatively connected. The external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 are communicably connected by wireless communication. For wireless communication, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark in Japan), Wi-Fi (registered trademark in Japan), ANT+ (registered trademark in Japan), or NFC (Near Field Communication) communication standards can be adopted. In addition, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may be communicably connected by wired communication. Furthermore, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may communicate directly, and the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may communicate indirectly through other electrical components. The external device E is various electronic devices (devices) including desktop personal computers, laptop personal computers, tablet personal computers, and smart phones. Examples of other electrical components include the operating unit 44, cyclocomputer, battery unit, and other electrical components. The electric component is a driving unit that includes a motor that assists the human driving force inputted to the bicycle 10, for example, an electric seat post, an electric suspension device, and the like.

When the external device E is connected to the first wireless communication unit 36, in step S11, the first wireless communication unit 36 is requested for identification information. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received a signal requesting identification information (hereinafter referred to as "identification information request signal") requests the identification information from the control unit 56 in step S12. The control unit 56 that has received the identification information request signal reads the identification information stored in the first storage unit 136 in step S13, and sends a signal to the first wireless communication unit 36. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has transmitted the identification information transmits the identification information to the external device E in step S14.

The external device E that has received the identification information displays the electrical components corresponding to the received identification information on the display portion (not shown) in step S15. Specifically, the model number of the front derailleur 32 is displayed. At this time, when there are plural electrical components that can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36, the external device E may display a list of electrical components that can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36. In addition, when the external device E can communicate with the second wireless communication unit 40, the external device E may also include a list of electrical components that can communicate with the second wireless communication unit 40.

The user selects the front derailleur 32 using the operation unit (not shown) based on the display content of the display unit (not shown) of the external device E. In addition, the operation unit is, for example, a touch panel or a keyboard provided in the display unit.

When the external device E makes the front derailleur 32 selected by the user through the operation unit (not shown), the first wireless communication unit 36 is requested for individual information in step S16. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received the signal requesting individual information (hereinafter referred to as the "individual information request signal") requests the individual information from the control unit 56 in step S17. The control unit 56 that has received the individual information request signal reads the individual information from the first memory unit 136 in step S18 and sends it to the first wireless communication unit 36. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received the individual information transmits the individual information to the external device E in step S19.

The external device E that has received the individual information displays the received individual information on the display part (the illustration is omitted) in step S20. The user is based on the display content of the display part (illustration omitted) of the external device E, Use the operation part (the icon is omitted) to select individual information. When the user performs an operation to change the individual information, the external device E sends a signal requesting the update of the individual information (hereinafter referred to as the "individual information update request signal") to the first wireless communication unit 36 in step S21. Send a message. The individual information update request signal is, for example, in the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32, a request signal including a command to change the first movable member 54 in the first direction or the second direction.

The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received the individual information update request signal sends the individual information update request signal to the control unit 56 in step S22. The control unit 56 that has received the individual information update request signal updates the individual information stored in the first memory unit 136 according to the individual information update request signal in step S23. That is, the front derailleur 32 updates the information stored in the first memory unit 136 based on the communication with the first wireless communication unit 36. In addition, the control unit 56 operates the first actuator 58 based on the individual information update request signal in step S23. The individual information update request signal refers to the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32, and the control unit 56 operates the first actuator 58 in accordance with the individual information update request. That is, the front derailleur 32 operates the first actuator 58 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36.

After step S23, according to the operation of the operation unit (not shown) of the external device E, the update process is terminated, or at least one process of steps S11 to S23 is executed again. For example, when the user performs an operation to update other individual information of the front derailleur 32, the process of step S16 to step S23 is executed again. And, the user will When the updated individual information in step S23 is further updated, the process of step S21 to step S23 is executed again.

The same processing as the update processing of the information stored in the first storage unit 136 is also performed on the update processing of the information stored in the second storage unit 138. For example, when the individual information update request signal is sent to the second wireless communication unit 40 from the external device E in the processing of step S21, the second wireless communication unit 40 that has received the individual information update request signal sends The individual information update request signal is sent to the control unit 66. The control unit 66 that receives the individual information update request signal updates the individual information stored in the second memory unit 138 based on the individual information update request signal. The rear derailleur 34 is updated based on the information stored in the second memory unit 138 based on the communication with the second wireless communication unit 40. In addition, the control unit 66 operates the second actuator 68 based on the individual information update request signal. When the individual information update request signal is the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34, the control unit 66 operates the second actuator 68 based on the individual information update request signal. That is, the rear derailleur 34 operates the second actuator 68 based on the signal from the second wireless communication unit 40. According to the electric system 30 of the seventh embodiment, at least the same effects as (1) and (2) of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(Embodiment 8)

With reference to Figs. 15 and 16, the electric system 30 of the eighth embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are assigned to the components common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. In the eighth embodiment, the electric cushion Column 134 is an electric component.

As shown in FIG. 15, the electric system 30 is mounted on a bicycle 10 equipped with a vehicle body 130. The vehicle body 130 includes a frame body 132, a handle 16, a front fork 20, a hub assembly 22, and an electric seat post 134. The frame body 132 includes a down tube 14B, a cushion tube 14D, and a head tube 14E.

As shown in FIG. 16, the electric seat post 134 includes a first movable member 140, a control unit 142, a first storage unit 144, and a first actuator 146. The first actuator 146 is, for example, an electric motor. The first movable member 140 is, for example, a pinion of a rack and pinion mechanism. The electric seat post 134 is the first electric component.

The control unit 142 is electrically connected to the first wireless communication unit 36. The control unit 142 can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36. The first power supply 38 can supply electric power to the control unit 142. At least one of the switches 100 of the operation unit 44 shown in FIG. 5 is preferably to change the cushion height of the electric cushion post 134. The control unit 142 shown in FIG. 16 changes the cushion height of the electric cushion column 134 by operating the first movable member 140. The electric cushion post 134 operates the first actuator 146 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. When the first actuator 146 is driven, the first movable member 140 is moved to change the cushion height of the electric cushion post 134.

The information stored in the first storage unit 144 includes identification information and updateable individual information. The identification information includes the model of the electric seat post 134, etc. Individual information includes: setting information, and Information. The setting information is, for example, the cushion height of the electric cushion post 134. The history information includes, for example, information indicating whether the communication with the first wireless communication unit 36 is properly performed.

The control unit 142 operates the first actuator 146 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. For example, when an individual information update request signal for changing the seat cushion height is received from the operating unit 44 or the external device E (refer to Fig. 15), the first actuator 146 is activated based on the received individual information update request signal. Action to change the height of the seat cushion. According to the electric system 30 of the eighth embodiment, at least the same effects as (1) and (2) of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(Ninth embodiment)

With reference to Figs. 15 and 17, the electric system 30 of the ninth embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are assigned to the components common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The vehicle body 130 is further provided with a front suspension device 148 and a rear suspension device 150. The front suspension device 148 is the first electric unit.

As shown in FIG. 17, the front suspension device 148 includes a first movable member 152, a control unit 154, a first storage unit 156, and a first actuator 158. The front suspension device 148 is, for example, a hydraulic type, and the first movable member 152 is, for example, a solenoid valve.

The control unit 154 is electrically connected to the first wireless communication unit 36. The control unit 154 can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36. The first power supply 38 can supply electric power to the control unit 154. The operation shown in Figure 5 At least one of the switches 100 of the operating part 44 is preferably used to control the front suspension device 148. The control unit 154 shown in FIG. 17 changes the state of the front suspension device 148 by operating the first movable member 152. The front suspension device 148 operates the first actuator 158 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. When the first actuator 158 is driven, the first movable member 152 is operated, and the state of the front suspension device 148 is changed.

The information memorized in the first memory 156 includes identification information and updateable individual information. The identification information includes the model of the front suspension device 148, etc. Individual information includes: setting information, and history information. The setting information is information about the state of the front suspension device 148, for example. The state of the front suspension device 148 is, for example, the displacement amount of the suspension related to the applied load. The hydraulic front suspension 148 is related to hydraulic pressure. The history information includes, for example, information indicating whether the communication with the first wireless communication unit 36 is properly performed.

The control unit 154 operates the first actuator 158 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. For example, when receiving an individual information update request signal for changing the state of the front suspension device 148 from the operating unit 44 or the external device E (refer to Fig. 15), the individual information update request signal is received based on the received individual information update request signal. 1 The actuator 158 operates to change the state of the front suspension device 148. According to the electric system 30 of the ninth embodiment, at least the same effects as (1) and (2) of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(Modification)

The descriptions of the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the bicycle of the present invention. The illustration of the form that the electric system can take is not intended to limit the form. The electric bicycle system of the present invention can take, for example, the following modification examples of the above-mentioned respective embodiments, and a form in which at least two modification examples are combined without contradicting each other.

The first power source 38 of the second embodiment may be installed in the front derailleur 32. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the first power supply 38 may be embedded in the first base member 50 (refer to FIG. 2) or the first movable member 54 (refer to FIG. 2) of the front derailleur 32. . In this case, the fifth housing 122 may be omitted. In addition, the first power source 38 may be attached to the outside with a bolt of the front derailleur 32 or the like.

The second power source 42 of the second embodiment may be installed in the rear derailleur 34. For example, as shown in Fig. 18, the second power supply 42 may be embedded in the second base member 60 (refer to Fig. 3) or the second movable member 64 (refer to Fig. 3) of the rear derailleur 34. . In this case, the sixth housing 124 may be omitted. In addition, the second power source 42 may be attached to the outside of the rear derailleur 34 with bolts or the like.

The first power source 38 of the third embodiment may be installed in the front derailleur 32. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the first power supply 38 may be embedded in the first base member 50 (refer to FIG. 2) or the first movable member 54 (refer to FIG. 2) of the front derailleur 32. . In this case, the fifth housing 122 may be omitted. In addition, the first power source 38 may be attached to the outside of the front derailleur 32 with bolts or the like.

The first power source 38 of the third embodiment may also be attached to the rear derailleur 34. For example, as shown in Figure 20, the first power supply 38 is built-in The second base member 60 (refer to FIG. 3) or the second movable member 64 (refer to FIG. 3) of the rear derailleur 34 may be used. In this case, the fifth housing 122 may be omitted. In addition, the first power source 38 may be attached to the outside of the rear derailleur 34 with bolts or the like.

In the fifth embodiment, the second housing 96 may be fixed to the rear derailleur 34. In other words, the second wireless communication unit 40 may be attached to the rear derailleur 34 so as to be detachable. In addition, the second wireless communication unit 40 may be attached to the second base member 60 in a non-detachable manner. In addition, the second power source 42 may be attached to the second base member 60 so that it cannot be detached. Also, when the rear derailleur 34 is used as the first electric component and the front derailleur 32 is used as the second electric component, the first housing is detachably fixed to the rear derailleur 34, and the second housing is fixed to the front The derailleur 32 can also be used.

In the seventh embodiment, the shift sequence as individual information may be stored in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. When a signal for changing the gear ratio γ is received from the operation unit 44, the control unit 56 and the control unit 66 operate at least one of the first actuator 58 and the second actuator 68 in accordance with the gear shift sequence. The shift sequence includes, for example, the first sequence in which the gear ratio of the bicycle 10 becomes larger, which is determined by both the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34, and the first sequence in which the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur The gear ratio of the bicycle 10 in which both of 34 are determined gradually becomes smaller, and the second order is better. When the control unit 56 and the control unit 66 receive a signal for increasing the gear ratio of the bicycle 10 from the operation unit 44, they determine whether to operate the first actuator 58 and the second actuator 68 in the first order. The control unit 56 and the control unit 66 are used to reduce the speed of the bicycle 10 from receiving the information from the operating unit 44 When comparing the used signals, it is determined whether to actuate the first actuator 58 and the second actuator 68 according to the second sequence. In this modification, the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 operate the actuators 58 and 68 based on the communication of the wireless communication units 36 and 40.

In the above-mentioned modification, the external device E may be used to update the shift sequence stored in the first storage unit 136 through the first wireless communication unit 36. In addition, using an external device E, the shift sequence stored in the second storage unit 138 may be updated through the second wireless communication unit 40. In this modification, the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 are updated based on the information stored in the memory units 136 and 138 based on the communication with the wireless communication units 36 and 40.

In the seventh embodiment, it is possible to store the setting information of the continuous speed change permission as individual information in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. The setting information for permitting continuous shifting is that when the corresponding switch 100 is pressed, whether to permit multiple-step shifting is set according to the time when the switch 100 is pressed. The electric system 30 is to update the setting information of the continuous speed change permission stored in the memory sections 136 and 138 through the wireless communication sections 36 and 40 from the external device E to be permitted or not permitted.

In the seventh embodiment, the shift prohibition period as individual information can be stored in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. The shift prohibition period is a period during which the shift operation is prohibited after the shift operation is executed. The electric system 30 is capable of changing the shift prohibition period stored in the memory sections 136 and 138 from the external device E through the wireless communication sections 36 and 40. new.

In the seventh embodiment, it is possible to memorize the limit information of the speed change step as individual information in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. The limit information of the gear stage includes at least one of the upper limit and the lower limit of the gear stage. The electric system 30 automatically controls the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 according to the restriction information of the shifting section. In addition, the period during which the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 are controlled by the electric system 30 may be limited to the time when the bicycle 10 starts to walk. The electric system 30 can update the speed limit information stored in the memory sections 136 and 138 from the external device E through the wireless communication sections 36 and 40.

In the seventh embodiment, a cyclocomputer including a control unit and a storage unit may be electrically connected to the first wireless communication unit 36 or the second wireless communication unit 40. For example, the setting information of turning the beep sound on (ON) or off (OFF) is stored as individual information in the memory portion of a cyclocomputer. And, for example, the setting information for the display time of the display part of the cyclocomputer is stored as individual information in the memory part of the cyclocomputer. The display time is the time for displaying various information on the display part when the operation part of the cyclocomputer is not operated. The control unit of the cyclocomputer is based on the update request of individual information received from the external device E through the first wireless communication unit 36 or the second wireless communication unit 40, and will be stored in the multi-function code The information of the memory part of the table (cyclocomputer) is updated.

In the seventh embodiment, steps S16~S19 may be omitted by. In this case, the external device E reads the individual information corresponding to the identification information received from the memory of the external device E or the Internet, etc. in step S20, and displays the read individual information on Display department.

In the seventh embodiment, the processing of steps S11 to S14 and the processing of steps S16 to S19 may be executed at the same time. For example, when the first wireless communication unit 36 and the control unit 56 receive an identification information request signal from the external device E, they send individual information to the external device E together with the identification information. The external device E displays the received individual information on the display part according to the operation of the operation part.

In the seventh embodiment, the drive unit may be the first electric component. The drive unit includes a first actuator that assists the human driving force input to the bicycle 10, a first control unit, and a first memory unit. The first actuator is, for example, an electric motor. That is, the drive unit is a motor that assists the human driving force input to the crank. The driving unit operates the first actuator based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. For example, when the first actuator is turned on (ON) from the operation unit 44, or a signal to increase or decrease the driving force of the first actuator is input, the control unit 56 turns the first actuator on according to the signal. The drive of the actuator is stopped, or the torque is changed.

In the above modification, the setting information as the start mode of the individual information may be stored in the first storage unit 136. The setting information of the start mode is a setting of whether or not to drive the first actuator when the bicycle 10 starts to run. Or whether it is permitted to set the speed change step at the beginning of the bicycle 10 to be controlled to a predetermined number of steps. The electric system 30 is from the outside The device E is updated to allow or not to allow the setting information of the continuous speed change permission stored in the memory part 136 through the wireless communication part 36.

In the electric system 30 provided with the drive unit described above, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may be used to set whether or not a lamp is connected to the bicycle 10.

In the eighth embodiment, the electric cushion post 134 may be used as the second electric component.

In the ninth embodiment, a rear suspension 150 device may be used instead of the front suspension device 148. In addition, the rear suspension device 150 may be used as the second electric component. In addition, the rear suspension device 150 may be used as the first electric component, and the front suspension device 148 may be used as the second electric component. In addition, a suspension device including the front suspension device 148 and the rear suspension device 150 may be used as the first electric component.

In each embodiment, the operation unit 44 may be provided with a memory unit. The setting information that defines the relationship between the types of the switches 100 and the derailleurs 32 and 34 and the speed change operation as individual information is stored in the memory section of the operation section 44. The control unit 56 of the operation unit 44 updates the information stored in the memory unit of the operation unit 44 in accordance with an update request of individual information received from the external device E through the third wireless communication unit 46.

In the seventh to ninth embodiments, the first electric component and the second electric component may transmit the error frequency as the track information to the external device E based on the signal from the wireless communication unit 36, 40. Also, instead of the number of errors, it is also possible to read in the number of operations of the electric component as the track information.

In the ninth embodiment, setting information that defines the type of each switch 100 and the front suspension device 148 and the relationship between the individual information as individual information may be stored in the storage unit of the operation unit 44. The setting information is, for example, the setting information of the exemplified mode. The mode is the one that sets the control mode of the front suspension device 148. The control mode includes, for example, a curve mode, a buffer mode, an up mode, an off-road mode, and a down mode.

The operation part 44 of each embodiment may be changed to the operation part 128 shown in FIG. 21. The operation unit 128 houses the third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power supply 48. The third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power supply 48 are attached to the handle 16 through the operation unit 44. In this case, the fifth housing portion 106 and the sixth housing portion 112 may be omitted.

The control unit 98 of the operation unit 44 of each embodiment may be omitted. In this case, each switch 100 and the control unit 102 of the third wireless communication unit 46 are individually connected by a communication line. Moreover, when the switch 100 is operated, the control unit 102 of the third wireless communication unit 46 wirelessly transmits the speed change signal to at least one of the first wireless communication unit 36 and the second wireless communication unit 40 according to the operated switch 100. News.

The third power supply 48 may be omitted. In this case, by including a piezoelectric element in the switch 100, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which power is supplied to the control unit 98 in accordance with the operation of the switch 100. The control unit 98 sends an operation signal to the control unit 102 based on the supply of power generated by the operation of the switch 100.

The operation part 44 of each embodiment may be provided in plural. In this case, one operating unit 44 is associated with the front derailleur 32, and the His operation part 44 may be associated with the rear derailleur 34. In this case, a third wireless communication unit 46 and a third power supply 48 connected to the plural operation units 44 may be provided, and each operation unit 44 may be provided with a third wireless communication unit 46 and a third power supply 48 .

It is also possible to install the first housing 82 of the first embodiment on the chain support frame 14C, the cushion pillar 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22. In addition, at least one of the fourth housing 118 and the fifth housing 122 of the second to fourth and sixth embodiments may be mounted on the chain support frame 14C, the cushion pillar 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22.

It is also possible to install the second housing 96 of the first embodiment on the cushion tube 14D, the cushion post 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22. In addition, at least one of the sixth housing 124 and the seventh housing 126 of the second to fourth and sixth embodiments may be mounted on the chain support frame 14C, the cushion pillar 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22.

The electric system 30 of the first to seventh embodiments may be mounted on the bicycle 10 provided with the vehicle body 130 shown in FIG. 22. The vehicle body 130 includes a frame body 132, a handle 16, a cushion pillar 18, a front fork 20 provided with a front suspension device 148, a hub assembly 22, and a rear suspension device 150. The frame body 132 includes a down tube 14B, a cushion tube 14D, and a head tube 14E. In this case, the first housing 82 may be attached to the front suspension device 148 or the rear suspension device 150. In addition, the second housing 96 may be attached to the front suspension device 148 or the rear suspension device 150.

The first wireless communication unit 36 of each embodiment is electrically connected to the rear derailleur 34, and the second wireless communication unit 40 is electrically connected to the front derailleur 32 It's also possible. In this case, the rear derailleur 34 corresponds to the first electric transmission, and the front derailleur 32 corresponds to the second electric transmission.

The front derailleur 32 of each embodiment may be changed to an electric transmission built in the support portion 14A. For example, an electric transmission may be provided with a plurality of sun gears, and is constituted by a planetary gear mechanism provided with a restriction mechanism for selecting and restricting the rotation of the plurality of sun gears. In this case, in the seventh embodiment, the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32 is performed by adjusting the movement amount of the restriction mechanism.

The rear derailleur 34 of each embodiment may be changed to an electric transmission built in the hub assembly 22. For example, an electric transmission may be provided with a plurality of sun gears, and is constituted by a planetary gear mechanism provided with a restriction mechanism for selecting and restricting the rotation of the plurality of sun gears. In this case, in the seventh embodiment, the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34 is performed by adjusting the movement amount of the restriction mechanism.

The electric system 30 of each embodiment may be applied to a bicycle 10 equipped with a motor that assists the human driving force input to the crankshaft C.

AT: Install components

12: Car body

14: Frame body

14C: Chain support frame

14D: Cushion tube

14E: Head tube

14F: Derailleur hanger

16: Handle

30: Electric system

32: Front derailleur (1st electric gearbox, 1st electric component)

34: Rear derailleur (the second electric gearbox, the second electric component)

36: The first wireless communication department

38: 1st power supply

40: The second wireless communication department

42: 2nd power supply

44: Operation Department

46: The 3rd Wireless Communication Department

48: 3rd power supply

56: Control Department

58: 1st actuator

60: The second base member

64: movable member

70: Control Department

72: Part 1 connection

74: The first housing part

76: battery

78: Part 2 connection

80: 2nd housing part

82: first shell

84: Control Department

86: Part 3 Connection

88: 3rd housing part

90: battery

92: 4th connection part

94: 4th housing part

96: The second shell

98: Control Department

100: switch

102: Control Department

104: Connection part

106: shell part

108: battery

110: connecting part

112: shell part

114: third shell

116A: 1st signal line

116B: 2nd signal line

116C: signal line

Claims (12)

An electric system with: The first electric component, and The second electric component, The aforementioned first electric component includes the front derailleur, The aforementioned second electric component includes the rear derailleur, The front derailleur and the rear derailleur are shifted according to the shift sequence memorized in the memory unit. The electric system of claim 1, in which, It further includes the aforementioned memory unit. The electric system of claim 2, in which, In the aforementioned memory portion, the aforementioned gear shift sequence is updated by an external device. The electric system of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The storage unit includes at least one of a first storage unit provided in the first electric component and a second storage unit provided in the second electric component. The electric system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: It further includes: at least one of a first power source electrically connected to the first electric component and a second power source electrically connected to the second electric component. The electric system of claim 5, wherein, The first power source is installed in the first electric component, The second power source is mounted on the second electric component. An electric system with: The first electric component, and The second electric component, and The first memory part, The first storage unit, the information stored in the first storage unit is updated through the wireless communication unit, The aforementioned information includes information about at least one of the aforementioned first electric component and the aforementioned second electric component installed in a human-powered vehicle. The electric system of claim 7, wherein The first storage unit can store individual information that can be updated in response to the signal output from the external device. The electric system of claim 8, wherein The aforementioned individual information is at least one including setting information and history information, The aforementioned setting information contains information about the adjustment settings of the derailleur. The aforementioned track information includes information about gear shifting tracks. The electric system of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein: It further includes a first power source electrically connected to the aforementioned first electric component. The electric system of any one of claims 1 to 3 and 7 to 9, wherein: Further including the aforementioned first electric component and the aforementioned second electric component At least one wireless communication unit that is electrically connected. The electric system of claim 11, wherein, The wireless communication unit includes at least one of a first wireless communication unit electrically connected to the first electric component, and a second wireless communication unit electrically connected to the second electric component.

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