TW202208226A - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. At least part of the hydraulic unit is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is at least partly disposed closer to the first 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 recreation and transportation. In addition, cycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, the bicycle industry continues to improve various components of the bicycle. One bicycle component that has been extensively redesigned is the handling device.

According to a 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 a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member for operating the bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member. hydraulic At least a portion of the unit is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. The electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from the user. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch for wirelessly transmitting signals to additional components in response to input operations. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed at least partially closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect further includes a first pivot shaft pivotally coupling the operating member to the base member about the first pivot axis. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot shaft. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed at least partially closer to the first end than the first pivot shaft.

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

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first or second aspect is constructed such 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 viewed from the first direction relative to the first pivot axis A small portion is positioned closer to the second end.

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

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first or second aspect is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and connected to the cylinder bore hydraulic reservoir. At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir is disposed at least partially closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electric switch, a wireless communication device, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member for operating the bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed above the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device is mounted on the bicycle handlebar. The electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from the user. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch for wirelessly transmitting signals to additional components in response to input operations. 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 in the bicycle operating device The mounted state is disposed at least partially below the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect further comprises a mounting jaw to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar, the mounting jaw having an annular shape. The annular shape has a central axis of the jaws. The operating member has a free end tethered in the operating member furthest away from the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed above the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in a reference state in which the central axis of the jaw is disposed in the vertical direction and the free end is disposed below the mounting jaw. In a reference state of the bicycle operating device, at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed at least partially below the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fifth or sixth aspect is constructed, further comprising a first pivot shaft pivotally coupling the operating member to the base member about the first pivot axis. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed above the first pivot shaft when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device. Installation state of at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply in the bicycle operating device The lower portion is disposed at least partially below the first pivot shaft when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects is constructed such 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 disposed at least partially above the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device.

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

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and connected to Hydraulic reservoir for cylinder bore. At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir is disposed at least partially above the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device.

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

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electric switch, a wireless communication device, and a power supply. The base member includes a first to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar one end, and a second end opposite the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The operating member has a free end tethered in the operating member furthest away from the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member for operating the bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed farther from the free end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction. The electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from the user. A wireless communicator, which is electrically connected to an electrical switch, wirelessly transmits signals to additional components in response to an 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 positioned at least partially closer to the free end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the tenth aspect further includes a first pivot shaft pivotally coupling the operating member to the base member about the first pivot axis. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed farther from the free end than the first pivot shaft when viewed from the first direction. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is positioned at least partially closer to the free end than the first pivot shaft when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to further provide the best possible combination of the hydraulic unit, the wireless communicator and the power supply. Optimized configuration.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the tenth or eleventh aspect is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, u3, and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore. At least one of the cylinder bore and the piston is disposed at least partially farther from the free end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the tenth or eleventh aspect is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and connected to the cylinder cylinder bore hydraulic reservoir. At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir is disposed at least partially farther from the free end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.

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

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

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

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect is constructed such 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 disposed at least partially closer to the second end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and a Hydraulic reservoir. At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir is disposed at least partially closer to the second end than at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from the first direction.

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

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit is disposed at least partially in the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to use the base member as an area where the hydraulic unit is at least partially provided. This can make the bicycle operating device compact and compact.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to seventeenth aspects is constructed such that the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, and a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore. The base member includes a hose channel in which a hydraulic hose connected to the hydraulic unit is provided.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to guide the hydraulic hose along the hose passage. This allows hydraulic hoses to be easily attached to and detached from the base member, which improves maintenance of the bicycle operating device.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect is constructed such that the base member includes a base body, and a hose cover attached to the base member so as to connect the base body and the hose cover between the base body and the hose cover. Hose passages are provided at least partially between the coverings. The hose cover is a separate member from the base member. The base body includes an accommodating space in which at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is provided at least partially. The accommodating space includes an outer opening. A hose cover is attached to the base body to at least partially cover the outer opening of the receiving space.

With the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to hold and/or protect the hydraulic hose with the hose cover with improved maintenance of the bicycle operating device.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect is constructed such that the hose cover is integrally provided as a one-piece unitary member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twentieth aspect, it is possible to simplify the structure of the bicycle operating device while holding and/or protecting the hydraulic hose with the hose cover.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the eighteenth to second aspects is constructed such that at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is installed in the bicycle when the bicycle operating device is It is arranged at least partially below the hose channel when viewed from the first direction in the installed state.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-first aspect, it is possible to use the area provided below the hose passage as an area for at least one of a wireless communicator and a power supply.

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

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-second aspect, it is possible that the base member is an area where at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is partially provided. This can make the bicycle operating device compact and compact.

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 so as to self- The bike operating device is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a transverse center plane. The base member includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The wireless communicator is disposed between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface in the first direction. The first lateral surface is closer to the wireless communicator in the first direction than the second lateral surface.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-third aspect, it is possible to use the area provided between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface in the first direction as the area for the wireless communicator. This can make the bicycle operating device compact and compact.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-third aspect is constructed such that the first lateral surface is disposed closer to the transverse center plane than the second lateral surface.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-fourth aspect, in a state where the base member is gripped by the rider's hand, the rider's hand is less likely to cover the first lateral surface. This can easily maintain the high intensity of radio waves transmitted from the wireless communicator even if the wireless communicator is provided at the base member.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-fourth aspects is constructed such that at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is provided at least partially at the operating member .

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-fifth aspect, it is possible to use the operating member as an area where at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is partially provided. This makes the bicycle operating device small Type compaction.

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 further includes an additional operating member movably coupled at the operating member. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is provided at least partially at the additional operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-sixth aspect, it is possible to use the additional operating member as an area where at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is partially provided. This can make the bicycle operating device compact and compact.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-sixth aspect is constructed such that the wireless communicator is provided at least partially at the additional operating member. The power supply is disposed at least partially at the base member and at least partially closer to the first end than the first pivot axis system when viewed from the first direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-seventh aspect, it is possible to use the area in the base member closer to the first end as the area where the power supply is at least partially provided. This can make the operating device compact and compact.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-seventh aspect further includes a cable that is electrically connected between the wireless communicator and the power supply.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-eighth aspect, it is possible to arrange the wireless communication device and the power supply at positions separated from each other place.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-eighth aspects is constructed such that the power supply includes a battery and a battery holder. The battery is removably mounted to the battery holder.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-ninth aspect, it is possible to supply power from the battery to the wireless communicator. It is therefore possible to omit power cables.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-ninth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a mounting surface provided at the first end. The mounting surface includes a curved shape corresponding to the drop handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirtieth aspect, it is possible to firmly fix the bicycle operating device to the drop handlebar.

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

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

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

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirty-second aspect, the saddle bridge portion allows the user to lean on the base member during cycling.

10: Bicycle operating device

12: Base member

12A: First end

12B: Second end

12C: Grip part

12D: Saddle bridge part

12E: Mounting Surface

12F: End surface

13A: base body

13B: Grip cover cover

13C: Hose cover cover

14: Operating components

14A: Free end

16: Install the clamp

18: Additional operating components

20: First pivot shaft

22: Second pivot shaft

24: Intermediate Components

26: Hydraulic unit

28: Cylinder bore

30: Piston

32: Hydraulic reservoir

32A: Sag

32B: Diaphragm

32C: Cover

32D: Reservoir

34: Hydraulic chamber

36: Fluid channel

38: Return Spring

40: Piston rod

40A: External thread part

40B: Tool engagement parts

42: Coupling pin

42A: Threaded hole

44: Hose channel

46: Electric switch

50: Attachment parts

50A: Attach the base

50B: Covering parts

50C: Internal space

51: Fasteners

52: Actuating parts

52A: Protrusion

54: Receive parts

56: Switch offset member

58: Button Components

60: Wireless Communicator

60A: Processor

60B: Memory

60C: Signal generation circuit

60D: Signal transmission circuit

60E: Signal receiving circuit

60F: Voltage regulator

62: Substrate

64: Antenna

66: Notification Unit

67: Transparent Windows

68: Power Supply

68A: battery

68B: Battery holder

68C: Electric Power Generation Components

68D: Rectifier circuit

70: accommodating space

70A: Outer opening

71: Sealing member

72: First lateral surface

74: Second lateral surface

76: Cable

210: Bicycle operating device

310: Bicycle operating device

363: Extra substrate

410: Bicycle operating device

510: Bicycle operating device

547: Extra electrical switch

559: Button element

568: Power Supply

568E: Additional Power Generation Elements

577: Extra Cable

610: Bicycle operating device

A1: The first pivot axis

A2: Second pivot axis

AG1: Inclination angle

BC1: Bicycle Components

BC2: Additional Components

C1: Hydraulic Hose

C11: Hose body

C12: Banjo Division

C13: Banjo Bolt

CA: Clamp center axis

CP: Transversal Center Plane

D1: The first operating direction

D2: first direction

D3: The second operating direction

D4: Second direction

H: handlebar

H1: Bending parts

P11: The first resting position

P12: The first operating position

P21: Second resting position

P22: Second operating position

P31: Initial position

P32: Actuated position

VD: vertical direction

IV: Line

VIII: Line

X: line

XII: Line

XV: line

XVIII: Line

XIX: Line

XXV: line

A more complete understanding of the present invention and its many attendant advantages will be readily obtained as it becomes better known by consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

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

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 3 .

FIG. 5 is a top view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

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

FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 , with the handlebar cover omitted.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line VIII-VIII of FIG. 4 .

FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

Figure 10 is a bicycle operating device taken along the line X-X of Figure 4 sectional view of the setting.

11 is a cross-sectional view of a bicycle operating device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line XII-XII of FIG. 11 .

FIG. 13 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 11 .

14 is a cross-sectional view of a bicycle operating device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line XV-XV of FIG. 14 .

FIG. 16 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 14 .

17 is a cross-sectional view of a bicycle operating device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line XVIII-XVIII of FIG. 17 .

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

FIG. 20 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 14 .

21 is a cross-sectional view of a bicycle operating device according to a fifth embodiment.

Fig. 22 is a view of the bicycle operating device shown in Fig. 21 Partial cutaway.

FIG. 23 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 21 .

24 is a cross-sectional view of a bicycle operating device according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line XXV-XXV of FIG. 24 .

Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding or equivalent elements throughout the various figures.

first embodiment

Referring first to FIG. 1 , the bicycle operating device 10 according to the first embodiment is constructed to be mounted on the handlebar H. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted on a drop handlebar. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to other operating devices mounted on other types of handlebars, such as flat handlebars, time trial handlebars, and bullhorn handlebars. The handlebar H can also be called a drop handlebar H.

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

In addition, the bicycle operating device 10 is accessed via wireless communication operatively connected to the additional component BC2. Examples of additional components BC2 include electrical shifting devices (eg, derailleurs or inner shifting hubs), electrical suspensions, electrical seatposts, and digital devices (eg, stopwatches, cell phones, or music players). In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively connected via wireless communication to an electric shifting device provided as an additional component BC2. The additional component BC2 can also be referred to as the electric bicycle component BC2.

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

In this application, the following directional terms "front", "rear", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "transverse", "upward" and "downward", and Any other similar directional term refers to those directions based on a user (eg, a rider) who is seated on the saddle (not shown) of the bicycle and facing the handlebar H. Accordingly, the terms employed to describe the bicycle operating device 10 should be construed relative to a bicycle equipped with the bicycle operating device 10 used in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

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

As seen in FIG. 2, the mounting jaw 16 has an annular shape. The annular shape has a jaw center axis CA. The base member 12 includes a mounting surface 12E provided at the first end 12A. The mounting surface 12E has a curved shape corresponding to the drop handlebar H. As shown in FIG. Specifically, the mounting surface 12E has a curved shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the curved member H1.

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

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

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

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

In this application, the term "rest position" as used herein refers to a state in which the movable parts (such as the operating member 14 and additional operating members 18 ) are not operated by the user, the movable parts maintain still immobile position. As used herein, the term "operating position" refers to the position where the movable member has been operated by the user to effect the operation of the bicycle assembly.

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

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a second pivot shaft 22 which pivotally couples the additional operating member 18 to the operating member 14 about a second pivot axis A2. The second pivot shaft 22 defines a second pivot axis A2. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 further comprises an intermediate member 24 which is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 together with the operating member 14 about the first pivot axis A1 via the first pivot shaft 20 . The intermediate member 24 is fastened to the operating member 14 . The additional operating member 18 is pivotably coupled to the intermediate member 24 about a second pivot axis A2 via a second pivot shaft 22 . The intermediate member 24 limits relative movement between the operating member 14 and the additional operating member 18 in the first operating direction D1. Thus, the additional operating member 18 can be pivoted together with the operating member 14 relative to the base member 12 in the first operating direction D1 about the first pivot axis A1 .

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

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

Although the additional operating member 18 is used as the shift operating member in this embodiment, the additional operating member 18 can be used as an operating member other than the shift operating member. For example, in cases where the electric bicycle assembly includes an electric suspension, the additional operating member 18 can be used as the suspension operating member. In cases where the electric bicycle assembly includes an electric seatpost, the additional operating member 18 can be used as the seatpost operating member.

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

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

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

The hydraulic unit 26 includes a return spring 38 and a piston rod 40 . A return spring 38 is provided in the hydraulic chamber 34 to bias the piston 30 toward the initial position P31. Piston rod 40 is operatively coupled to piston 30 . The bicycle operating device 10 includes a coupling pin 42 that is rotatably attached to Operating member 14 . The piston rod 40 includes an externally threaded portion 40A. The coupling pin 42 includes a threaded hole 42A that is threadedly engaged with the externally threaded portion 40A. The piston rod 40 includes a tool engagement member 40B provided at one end of the piston rod 40 to be engaged with a tool such as a hex wrench. The piston rod 40 is rotated relative to the coupling pin 42 by the user using a tool. The rotation of the piston rod 40 changes the first rest position P11 of the operating member 14 .

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

As seen in FIG. 7 , the base member 12 includes a hose passage 44 in which a hydraulic hose C1 connected to the hydraulic unit 26 is provided. For example, the hose channel 44 can include at least one of a groove and a recess. Base member 12 includes a hose cover 13C attached to base member 13A to at least partially provide a hose passage 44 between base member 13A and hose cover 13C. The hose cover 13C is removably fastened to the base member 13A via fasteners such as screws. The hose cover 13C is a separate member from the base member 12 . Hose cover cover 13C Provided integrally as a one-piece unitary component. However, the hose cover 13C can include a plurality of separate components.

The terms "removably mounted" and "removably mounted" as used herein cover configurations where an element is directly secured to another element by attaching it directly to another element and the element Configurations that can be removed from another element without substantial damage; and a combination of elements that are indirectly secured to other elements through intermediate members and which can be removed from other elements and intermediate members without substantial damage state. This concept also applies to words of similar meaning, eg, "removably attached", "removably coupled", "removably connected", "removably coupled", "Removably secured", "Removably bonded", "Removably secured" and derivatives thereof.

The hydraulic hose C1 includes a hose body C11, and a banjo C12 provided at one end of the hose body C11. The banjo portion C12 is coupled to the base body 13A with a banjo bolt C13. The hose body C11 is connected to the hydraulic chamber 34 ( FIG. 6 ) of the hydraulic unit 26 via the fluid passage 36 ( FIG. 6 ), the banjo bolt C13 , and the banjo portion C12 .

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

Although the electrical switches 46 are used as shift control switches in this embodiment, at least one of the electrical switches 46 can be used as switches other than the shift control switches. For example, in the case where the additional assembly BC2 includes an electrical hanger, the additional operating member 18 can be used as a hanger control switch. In the case where the additional assembly BC2 includes an electric seatpost, the additional operating member 18 can be used as a seatpost control member.

As seen in FIGS. 4 and 8 , the additional operating member 18 includes an attachment member 50 . The electrical switch 46 is attached to the attachment member 50 . The attachment part 50 includes an attachment base 50A and a cover 50B. The cover 50B is removably attached to the attachment base 50A using fasteners 51 such as screws. The interior space 50C is defined by the attachment base 50A and the cover 50B. In a state where the cover 50B is attached to the attachment base 50A, the inner space 50C is sealed by a sealing member (not shown). The electrical switch 46 is provided in the inner space 50C of the attachment member 50 .

As seen in FIG. 8 , the operating member 14 includes an actuating member 52 arranged to face the electrical switch 46 for pressing the electrical switch 46 in response to movement of the additional operating member 18 relative to the operating member 14 in the second operating direction D3 . The actuating member 52 can be provided at the base member 12 .

The actuating member 52 includes a protrusion 52A to face the electrical switch 46 . The operating member 14 includes a receiving part 54 . The receiving part 54 is spaced apart from the actuating part 52 in the second operating direction D3. The electrical switch 46 and the attachment part 50 are arranged between the actuating part 52 and the receiving part 54 in the second operating direction D3. The additional operating member 18 may be in contact with the receiving part 54 . In a state where the additional operating member 18 is in contact with the receiving part 54 , the additional operating member 18 is positioned at the second rest position P21 by the receiving part 54 .

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

As seen in FIG. 8 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes a button element 58 to transmit the movement of the additional operating member 18 relative to the operating member 14 in the second operating direction D3 to the electrical switch 46 . The button element 58 is arranged at the attachment part 50 to face the actuating part 52 in the second operating direction D3. Specifically, the button element 58 is arranged to face the protrusion 52A in the second operating direction D3. In this embodiment, the switch biasing member 56 comprises a coil spring. The switch biasing member 56 is held by the protrusion 52A and the button element 58 .

In a state where the additional operating member 18 is located at the second operating position P22, the button element 58 is in contact with the protrusion 52A. This contact turns the power on The switch 46 is closed and activated by an input operation. In the state where the additional operating member 18 is located at the second rest position P21, the electric switch 46 is turned off without being activated by the input operation.

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

As seen in FIG. 8 , the wireless communicator 60 is attached at the additional operating member 18 . In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is provided integrally with the electrical switch 46 as a single unit. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a base plate 62 . The electrical switch 46 and the wireless communicator 60 are mounted on the substrate 62 and are electrically connected to each other via the substrate 62 . The base plate 62 is secured to the additional operating member 18 (eg, the attachment member 50).

As seen in FIGS. 4 and 9 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes an antenna 64 connected to the wireless communicator 60 . The antenna 64 is mounted on the substrate 62 . The wireless communicator 60 , the substrate 62 , and the antenna 64 are provided in the inner space 50C of the attachment member 50 . The wireless communicator 60 wirelessly transmits wireless signals via the antenna 64 based on the input operation. Antenna 64 can be included in wireless communicator 60, or can be provided integrally with wireless communicator 60 as a single module or unit.

In this embodiment, as seen in Figure 9, the wireless communicator 60 includes a processor 60A, a memory 60B, a signal generating circuit 60C, a signal transmitting circuit 60D, and a signal receiving circuit 60E. Therefore, the wireless communicator 60 can also be referred to as a wireless communication circuit 60 in this application. The processor 60A includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory controller. The memory 60B is connected to the processor 60A. The memory 60B includes read only memory (ROM) and random access storage memory (RAM). ROM includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. RAM includes transient computer-readable media. The memory 60B includes storage areas each having an address in ROM and RAM. The processor 60A controls the memory 60B to store data in the storage area of the memory 60B and read data from the storage area of the memory 60B. The memory 60B (eg, ROM) stores programs. The program is read into the processor 60A and thereby has the functions of the wireless communicator 60 (eg, at least part of the functions of the signal generation circuit 60C and the signal transmission circuit 60D).

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

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

As seen in FIGS. 4 and 9 , the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a notification unit 66 . The notification unit 66 is electrically connected to the wireless communicator 60 to notify the user of the state of the wireless communicator 60 . The notification unit 66 is provided on at least one of the base member 12 , the operating member 14 and the additional operating member 18 . In this embodiment, the notification unit 66 is provided on the additional operating member 18 . However, the notification unit 66 can be provided on at least one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14 (in place of or in addition to the additional operating member 18). Example Packet of Status of Wireless Communicator 60 Including signal transmission status and power supply status.

As seen in FIG. 9 , the notification unit 66 is mounted on the base plate 62 . The notification unit 66 is provided in the inner space 50C of the attachment member 50 . The notification unit 66 is electrically connected to the wireless communication device 60 via the substrate 62 . The communication unit 66 includes light emitting elements such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). However, the notification unit 66 can include other elements like a buzzer (in place of or in addition to the light emitting element). The light from the notification unit 66 can be viewed from the outside of the bicycle operating device 10 through the transparent window 67 (FIG. 4).

As seen in FIG. 9 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes a power supply 68 that is electrically connected to the wireless communicator 60 to supply power to the wireless communicator 60 . In this embodiment, the power supply 68 is electrically connected to the wireless communicator 60 to supply power (eg, a power supply voltage) to the wireless communicator 60 . Power supply 68 supplies power to other components via wireless communicator 60 . However, the power supply 68 can be electrically connected to other components without via the wireless communicator 60 .

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

In this embodiment, the power supply 68 includes a battery 68A and a battery holder 68B. The battery 68A is removably mounted to the battery holder 68B. Examples of battery 68A include primary batteries such as lithium manganese dioxide batteries Batteries, and secondary batteries such as lithium-ion secondary batteries. In this embodiment, battery 68A is a primary button cell. As seen in FIG. 10 , a battery 68A and battery holder 68B are provided in the base member 12 . The battery holder 68B is secured to the base member 12 (eg, the base body 13A).

As seen in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the power supply 68 includes a power generating element 68C and a rectifying circuit 68D. An electrical energy generating element 68C is provided at the additional operating member 18 . The rectifier circuit 68D is provided at the base member 12 . The electrical energy generating element 68C generates electrical energy by using pressure and/or vibration. In this embodiment, electrical energy generating element 68C generates electrical energy (eg, alternating current) using pressure and/or vibration caused by movement of at least one of operating member 14 , additional operating member 18 , and button element 58 . Examples of the electrical energy generating element 68C include piezoelectric elements. The electrical energy generating element 68C is attached to the electrical switch 46 and is disposed between the electrical switch 46 and the button element 58 . However, the electrical energy generating element 68C can be provided at other locations. The power generating element 68C is electrically connected to the substrate 62 . The power generating element 68C is connected to the wireless communicator 60 via the substrate 62 . The rectifying circuit 68D is electrically connected to the power generating element 68C to rectify the power generated by the power generating element 68C. The rectifier circuit 68D is provided in the battery holder 68B and is electrically connected to the battery holder 68B. Since the power generating element 68C and the rectifying circuit 68D are well known in the electronic field, for the sake of brevity, they will not be described and/or illustrated in detail here. The power generating element 68C and the rectifying circuit 68D can be omitted from the power supply 68 . The power supply voltage is applied from the power supply 68 to the wireless communication communicator 60.

As seen in FIG. 9, the wireless communicator 60 includes a voltage regulator 6OF. Voltage regulator 60F regulates the supply voltage to a level at which the various circuits of wireless communicator 60 and notification unit 66 can operate properly. The voltage regulator 60F supplies the regulated voltage to the processor 60A, the memory 60B, the signal generation circuit 60C, the signal transmission circuit 60D, the signal reception circuit 60E, and the notification unit 66 . A voltage regulator 60F can be provided in the power supply 68 .

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

As seen in FIG. 10 , the base member 12 includes a receiving space 70 and at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is provided at least partially in the receiving space 70 . In this embodiment, the power supply The reactor 68 is provided in the accommodating space 70 . The wireless communicator 60 is provided outside the accommodating space 70 . The accommodation space 70 includes an outer opening 70A. The hose cover 13C is attached to the base body 13A to at least partially cover the outer opening 70A of the accommodating space 70 . A sealing member 71 is provided between the accommodation space 70 and the hose cover 13C.

As seen in Figure 3, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle having a transverse center plane CP. The base member 12 includes a first lateral surface 72 and a second lateral surface 74 . In the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 , the first lateral surface 72 is arranged closer to the transverse center plane CP than the second lateral surface 74 . As seen in FIG. 10 , the power supply 68 is partially disposed in the first direction D2 between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 . The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. The first lateral surface 72 is closer to the power supply 68 (the battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D) in the first direction D2 than the second lateral surface 74 .

As seen in FIG. 4 , the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a cable 76 that electrically connects between the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 . Cable 76 extends from wireless communicator 60 along operating device 14 and/or additional operating device 18 to power supply 68 . As seen in FIG. 9, cables 76 electrically connect substrate 62 to battery holder 68B. In the case where the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are provided integrally with each other as a single unit, the cable 76 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10 .

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

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

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

As seen in FIG. 4 , at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 26 is disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from a first direction D2 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 . At least a portion of the hydraulic unit 26 is positioned closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot shaft 20 . In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 . The hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot shaft 20 . However, the hydraulic unit 26 is integrally arranged with respect to the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 placed closer to the second end 12B. The hydraulic unit 26 can be disposed in its entirety closer to the second end 12B than the first pivot shaft 20 .

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

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

As seen in FIG. 4, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is at least one of the first pivot shaft 20 Partially disposed closer to the first end 12A. The power supply 68 is disposed at least partially closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. In a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted on the bicycle handlebar H, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed at least partially below the hose channel 44 when viewed from the first direction D2 .

In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are entirely disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are integrally disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot shaft 20 . The wireless communicator 60 is entirely disposed closer to the first end 12A (the first pivot shaft 20 ) than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, the power generating element 68C and the rectifier circuit 68D are generally closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1. However, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 can be partially closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. At least one of the battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, the power generating element 68C, and the rectifier circuit 68D can be disposed at least partially closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1.

In a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted on the bicycle handlebar H, the wireless communication device 60 and the power supply 68 are entirely disposed below the hose passage 44 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is The vehicle operating device 10 can be arranged at least partially below the hose channel 44 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state.

As seen in FIG. 4 , in the mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted on the bicycle handlebar H, at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 26 is disposed in the first direction D2 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first Above a pivot axis A1. At least a part of the hydraulic unit 26 is disposed above the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . In a reference state in which the jaw center axis CA is arranged in the vertical direction VD and the free end 14A is arranged below the mounting jaw 16, at least a part of the hydraulic unit 26 is arranged at the first pivot point when viewed from the first direction D2 Above the axis of rotation A1.

The vertical direction VD is defined to be parallel to the direction of gravity. In this embodiment, in the reference state of the bicycle operating device 10, the smaller inclination angle AG1 defined between the jaw center axis CA and the vertical direction VD is, for example, in the range of approximately 0 degrees to approximately 60 degrees. The installation state of the bicycle operating device 10 can also be referred to as a reference state of the bicycle operating device 10 .

In the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 and the initial state of the hydraulic unit 26, the hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. In the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 and the initial state of the hydraulic unit 26, the hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed above the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2. Reference state and hydraulic pressure of the bicycle operating device 10 In the initial state of the unit 26, the hydraulic unit 26 is partially arranged above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 and the initial state of the hydraulic unit 26, the hydraulic unit 26 can be entirely disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. In the installed state of the bicycle operating device 10 and the initial state of the hydraulic unit 26, the hydraulic unit 26 can be entirely disposed above the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2. In the reference state of the bicycle operating device 10 and the initial state of the hydraulic unit 26, the hydraulic unit 26 can be entirely disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 6 , at least one of the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 is at least partially disposed at the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 above A1. At least one of the cylinder bore 28 and the piston 30 is disposed at least partially above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 .

In this embodiment, the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 are entirely disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The piston rod 40 is partially disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . However, at least one of the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can be partially disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . Piston rod 40 in The bicycle operating device 10 can be entirely disposed above the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state.

As seen in FIG. 4 , at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed at least partially below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed at least partially below the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed at least partially below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the reference state of the bicycle operating device 10 .

In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed entirely below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The power supply 68 is partially disposed below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The wireless communicator 60 is entirely disposed below the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The power supply 68 is partially disposed below the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The wireless communicator 60 is disposed entirely below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the reference state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The power supply 68 is partially disposed below the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2 in the reference state of the bicycle operating device 10 .

As seen in FIG. 4 , at least a portion of the hydraulic unit 26 is disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. At least a portion of the hydraulic unit 26 is disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2. In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The hydraulic unit 26 is partially disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, the hydraulic unit 26 can be arranged entirely further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The hydraulic unit 26 can be disposed as a whole farther from the free end 14A than the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2.

At least one of the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 is at least partially disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. At least one of the cylinder bore 28 and the piston 30 is at least partially disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. In this embodiment, the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 are entirely disposed farther from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The piston rod 40 is partially disposed further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, at least one of the cylinder bore 28, the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can be partially positioned further away from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The piston rod 40 is in the first direction from the D2 can be positioned as a whole farther from the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed.

As seen in FIG. 4, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed at least partially closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. At least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is disposed at least partially closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is entirely disposed closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The wireless communicator 60 is entirely disposed closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, the wireless communicator 60 can be partially positioned closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from the first direction D2. The wireless communicator 60 can be partially disposed closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot shaft 20 when viewed from the first direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 4 , the hydraulic unit 26 is disposed at least partially closer than at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from a first direction D2 parallel to the first pivot axis A1 The second end 12B. In this embodiment, the hydraulic unit 26 is entirely disposed closer to the second end 12B than the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2 parallel to the first pivot axis A1. However, the hydraulic unit 26 can be partially positioned closer to the second end 12B than at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2.

At least one of the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 is positioned at least partially closer to the second than at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2 terminal 12B. At least one of cylinder bore 28 and piston 30 is disposed at least partially closer to second end 12B than at least one of wireless communicator 60 and power supply 68 when viewed from first direction D2.

In this embodiment, cylinder bore 28 , piston 30 and hydraulic reservoir 32 are entirely disposed closer to second end 12B than wireless communicator 60 and power supply 68 when viewed from first direction D2. The piston rod 40 is entirely disposed closer to the second end 12B than the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2. The piston rod 40 is partially disposed closer to the second end 12B than the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2. However, at least one of the cylinder bore 28 , the piston 30 and the hydraulic reservoir 32 can be partially disposed closer together than at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2 The second end 12B. The piston rod 40 can be partially positioned closer to the second end 12B than the wireless communicator 60 when viewed from the first direction D2. The piston rod 40 can be disposed in its entirety closer to the second end 12B than the power supply 68 when viewed from the first direction D2.

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

Second Embodiment

The bicycle operating device 210 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 . The bicycle operating device 210 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 , except for the configuration of the power supply 68 . Accordingly, elements having substantially the same function as elements of the first embodiment will be numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail again here.

As seen in FIGS. 11 to 13 , in the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are provided at the additional operating member 18 . The power supply 68 is provided integrally at the additional operating member 18 . The wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are provided in the inner space 50C ( FIG. 12 ) of the attachment member 50 . Specifically, the battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, the electric energy generating element 68C and the rectifier circuit 68D are provided at the additional operating member 18 . The battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, and the rectifier circuit 68D are provided on the substrate 62 and are electrically connected to the wireless communication device 60 via the substrate 62 . Cable 76 is omitted from bicycle operating device 210 .

As seen in FIG. 11 , the positional relationship among the first end 12A, the second end 12B, the first pivot axis A1 , the first pivot shaft 20 , the hydraulic unit 26 , the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is the same as the first The positional relationship in the bicycle operating device 10 of one embodiment is the same.

However, in this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are compared to the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction D2 A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) is partially disposed closer to the first end 12A. The power supply 68 is entirely disposed below the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state (reference state) of the bicycle operating device 10 .

Third Embodiment

A bicycle operating device 310 according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16 . The bicycle operating device 310 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 , except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60 . Accordingly, elements having substantially the same function as elements of the above embodiments will be numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail again here.

As seen in FIGS. 14 to 16 , in the bicycle operating device 310 of the third embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are provided at the base member 12 . As seen in FIG. 15 , the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 are provided in the accommodating space 70 . The bicycle operating device 310 includes an additional base plate 363 secured to the base member 12 . The additional substrate 363 is electrically connected to the battery holder 68B. The wireless communicator 60 is mounted on the additional substrate 363 and is electrically connected to the battery holder 68B via the additional substrate 363 . As seen in FIG. 16 , the antenna 64 is mounted on the additional substrate 363 and is electrically connected to the wireless communicator 60 and the battery holder 68B via the additional substrate 363 .

As seen in Figure 14, first end 12A, second end 12B, first pivot axis A1, first pivot shaft 20, hydraulic unit 26, wireless The positional relationship between the communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is the same as that in the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, however, the wireless communicator 60 is entirely disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is partially disposed on the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft lever 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state (reference state) of the bicycle operating device 10 below. Furthermore, the wireless communicator 60 is partially disposed closer to the free end 14A than the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2 .

As seen in FIG. 15, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. The first lateral surface 72 is closer to the wireless communicator 60 in the first direction D2 than the second lateral surface 74 .

Fourth Embodiment

A bicycle operating device 410 according to the fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20 . The bicycle operating device 410 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 , except for the configuration of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 . Accordingly, elements having substantially the same function as elements of the above embodiments will be numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail again here.

As seen in FIGS. 17 to 20 , in the fourth embodiment In the bicycle operating device 410 , like the bicycle operating device 310 of the third embodiment, the wireless communication device 60 is provided at the base member 12 . Like the bicycle operating device 210 of the second embodiment, the power supply 68 is provided at the additional operating member 18 . In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is provided in the accommodating space 70 . The power supply 68 is provided outside the accommodation space 70 .

As seen in FIG. 17, the positional relationship among the first end 12A, the second end 12B, the first pivot axis A1, the first pivot shaft 20, the hydraulic unit 26, the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 is the same as the first The positional relationship in the bicycle operating device 10 of one embodiment is the same.

In this embodiment, however, the wireless communicator 60 is entirely disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2. The power supply 68 is partially disposed closer to the first end 12A than the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2 . The wireless communicator 60 is partially disposed below the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state (reference state) of the bicycle operating device 10 . The power supply 68 is entirely disposed below the first pivot axis A1 (the first pivot shaft 20 ) when viewed from the first direction D2 in the mounted state (reference state) of the bicycle operating device 10 .

As seen in FIG. 19, the wireless communicator 60 is disposed between the first lateral surface 72 and the second lateral surface 74 in the first direction D2. The first lateral surface 72 is in a first direction relative to the second lateral surface 74 The D2 is closer to the wireless communicator 60 .

Fifth Embodiment

A bicycle operating device 510 according to the fifth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23 . The bicycle operating device 510 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 , except for the power supply 68 . Accordingly, elements having substantially the same function as elements of the above embodiments will be numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail again here.

As seen in FIGS. 21-23 , the bicycle operating device 510 includes a power supply 568 . The power supply 568 has substantially the same structure as that of the power supply 68 of the first embodiment. However, the power supply 568 further includes an additional power generating element 568E (in addition to the battery 68A, the battery holder 68B, the power generating element 68C and the rectifier circuit 68D). The additional power generating element 568E has substantially the same structure as that of the power generating element 68C.

As seen in Figure 22, the bicycle operating device 510 further includes an additional electrical switch 547 and a button element 559 (in addition to the electrical switch 46 and the button element 559). The additional electrical switch 547 has substantially the same structure as that of the electrical switch 46 . However, an additional electrical switch 547 is provided at the base member 12 . In this embodiment, an additional electrical switch 547 is provided at the second end 12B of the base member 12 . An additional power generating element 568E is provided between the electrical switch 46 and the button element 559 . The additional electrical switch 547 and the additional electrical energy generating element 568E are electrically connected via an additional cable 577 to Battery holder 68B. Additional electrical switch 547 and additional power generating element 568E are electrically connected to wireless communicator 60 via additional cable 577 , battery holder 68B, cable 76 and substrate 62 .

The wireless communicator 60 is electrically connected to the additional electrical switch 547 to wirelessly transmit signals to the additional component BC2 in response to an input operation. Additional electrical switch 547 can have the same function as electrical switch 46 (eg, upshift switching or downshift switching). At least one of the electrical switch 46 and the additional electrical switch 547 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 510 . Another electrical switch (in place of or in addition to electrical switch 46 and additional electrical switch 547 ) can be provided at a different location than bicycle operating device 510 .

As seen in FIG. 21, the positional relationship between the first end 12A, the second end 12B, the first pivot axis A1, the first pivot shaft 20, the hydraulic unit 26, the wireless communicator 60, and the power supply 68 is the same as the first The positional relationship in the bicycle operating device 10 of an embodiment is substantially the same.

The above structure of the bicycle operating device 510 of the fifth embodiment can be applied to each of the first to fourth embodiments.

Sixth Embodiment

A bicycle operating device 610 according to the sixth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 . The bicycle operating device 610 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 , except for the wireless communicator 60 . Accordingly, elements having substantially the same function as elements of the above embodiments will be numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, will not be described and/or illustrated in detail again here.

As seen in FIGS. 24 and 25 , in the bicycle operating device 610 of the sixth embodiment, the wireless communicator 60 is provided at the operating member 14 . As seen in FIG. 25 , the operating member 14 includes an attachment member 50 . The additional operating member 18 includes an actuating member 52 . In the case where the push button switch including the electric switch 46 is attached to the operating member 14 , the additional operating member 18 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 610 . A power supply 68 (in place of or in addition to the wireless communicator 60 ) can be provided at least partially at the operating member 14 .

The above structure of the bicycle operating device 610 of the sixth embodiment can be applied to each of the first to fifth embodiments.

In the first to sixth embodiments, at least one of the wireless communicator 60 and the power supply 68 can be provided partially surrounding the hydraulic unit 26 .

As used herein, the term "comprising" and its derivatives are intended as open-ended terms to define the occurrence of stated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but do not exclude other unrecited features, The appearance of an element, component, group, whole, and/or step. This concept also applies to words of similar meaning, such as the words "having", "including" and their derivatives.

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

The ordinal terms such as "first" and "second" described in this application are only for identifying terms, but do not have any other terms such as a specific order. his meaning. Also, for example, the term "first element" does not per se imply the presence of a "second element," and the term "second element" does not per se imply the presence of a "first element."

As used herein, the term "a pair" can encompass not only configurations in which the pair of elements have the same shape or structure as each other, but also configurations in which the elements in the pair have different shapes or structures from each other.

Finally, terms of degree such as "substantially," "approximately," and "approximately" as used herein mean a reasonable amount of variation in the modified term such that the end result is not significantly changed.

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

10: Bicycle operating device

12: Base member

12A: First end

12B: Second end

12C: Grip part

12D: Saddle bridge part

12E: Mounting Surface

12F: End surface

13A: base body

13B: Grip cover cover

14: Operating components

14A: Free end

16: Install the clamp

18: Additional operating components

20: First pivot shaft

22: Second pivot shaft

24: Intermediate Components

26: Hydraulic unit

28: Cylinder bore

30: Piston

34: Hydraulic chamber

38: Return Spring

40: Piston rod

46: Electric switch

50: Attachment parts

50A: Attach the base

50B: Covering parts

51: Fasteners

52: Actuating parts

52A: Protrusion

60: Wireless Communicator

62: Substrate

64: Antenna

66: Notification Unit

67: Transparent Windows

68: Power Supply

68A: battery

68B: Battery holder

68C: Electric Power Generation Components

68D: Rectifier circuit

76: Cable

A1: The first pivot axis

A2: Second pivot axis

AG1: Inclination angle

C1: Hydraulic Hose

CA: Clamp center axis

D1: The first operating direction

D4: Second direction

VD: vertical direction

H: handlebar

H1: Bending parts

BC2: Additional Components

P11: The first resting position

P12: The first operating position

P31: Initial position

P32: Actuated position

X: line

VIII: Line

Claims (10)

A bicycle operating device comprising: base member, which includes a first end for being mounted on a bicycle handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end; an operating member pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis; an electrical switch for actuation by input from a user; a wireless communicator electrically connected to the electrical switch for wirelessly transmitting signals to additional components via an antenna in response to the input operation; and a power supply that is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator, wherein the power supply is disposed on the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device in which the bicycle operating device is mounted on the bicycle handlebar below the line. A bicycle operating device comprising: base member, which includes a first end for being mounted on a bicycle handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end; an operating member pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis; an electrical switch for actuation by input from a user; A wireless communicator that is electrically connected to the electrical switch in response to the input into operation to wirelessly transmit signals to additional components via the antenna; and a power supply that is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply power to the wireless communicator, Wherein the antenna is disposed above the electric switch when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis in a mounted state of the bicycle operating device in which the bicycle operating device is mounted on a bicycle handlebar. The bicycle operating device of claim 2, wherein the power supply is disposed below the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device. The bicycle operating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a hydraulic unit coupled to the operating member to operate a bicycle assembly in response to operation of the operating member. The bicycle operating device of claim 4, wherein at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is disposed above the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device. The bicycle operating device of claim 5, wherein the hydraulic unit includes a cylinder bore, a piston movably provided in the cylinder bore, and a hydraulic reservoir connected to the cylinder bore, and the cylinder At least one of the cylinder bore, the piston, and the hydraulic reservoir is disposed at least partially above the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device. The bicycle operating device of claim 5, wherein the at least a portion of the hydraulic unit is arranged to be smaller than the first pivot axis closer to this second end. The bicycle operating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the power supply is provided at the operating member. The bicycle operating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an additional operating member movably coupled to the operating member, wherein the power supply is provided at the additional operating member place. The bicycle operating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is provided at the base member.

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