TWI603884B - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents

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Bicycle operating device [Cross-reference to related applications]

This application claims a split application filed on October 7, 2013, serial number U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/047,987. The content of this application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

The present invention relates to bicycle operating devices.

In addition to the purpose of transportation, cycling has become an increasingly popular leisure activity. Moreover, whether for amateurs or professional players, cycling has become an increasingly popular competitive sport. Whether the bicycle is used for leisure, transportation or competition, the bicycle industry continues to improve many bicycle parts. Bicycles typically provide a bicycle operating device for operating the bicycle assembly. The bicycle operating device generally includes an operating member that is operable by the knight to operate the bicycle component. The bicycle operating device has a structure in which the position of the bicycle operating device is adjustable relative to a base member on which the bicycle operating device is mounted, which allows the operating member of the bicycle operating device to be in a preferred position for the rider on.

According to a first aspect of the invention, a bicycle operating device includes a mounting jaw and a restraining structure. The mounting jaw is configured to be mounted to a bicycle tube member, the mounting jaw including a first radius portion, a second radius portion, and a jaw opening. The first radius portion defines a first inner radius, and the second radius portion defines a second inner portion different from the first inner radius radius. The bicycle tube member extends through the jaw opening. The jaw opening is defined by the first radius portion and the second radius portion. The confinement structure is provided on the second radius portion and is arranged to limit relative movement between the second radius portion and an adapter member in at least a circumferential direction of the second radius portion.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device is arranged in accordance with the first aspect, such that the second radius portion includes an inner peripheral surface defining the second inner radius. The restraining structure includes a restricting portion provided on the inner peripheral surface of the second radius portion and is disposed to restrict relative movement between the second radius portion and the adapter member in at least the circumferential direction.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect is provided such that the restricting portion includes a recess in which a protruding portion of the adapting member is provided, the recess being provided at the second radius Part of the inner peripheral surface.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect is provided such that the restricting structure is disposed in an axial direction defined along a longitudinal central axis of the bicycle tubular member, and is limited thereto. This relative movement between the second radius portion and the adapter member.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect further includes an operating unit configured to operate a bicycle assembly. The mounting jaw is configured to detachably couple the operating unit to the bicycle tube member. The second radius portion is closer to the operating unit than the first radius portion.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect is provided such that the second inner radius is greater than the first inner radius.

10‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧Operating unit

14‧‧‧Additional operating unit

14a‧‧‧ Subject

14b‧‧‧ brake lever

16‧‧‧Installation components

18‧‧‧ Positioning structure

20‧‧‧Installation clamp

20a‧‧‧ jaw opening

20b‧‧‧First radius

20c‧‧‧second radius

20d‧‧‧ inner peripheral surface

21‧‧‧ clamp bolt

22‧‧‧Transfer components

22a‧‧‧Connected section

22b‧‧‧ highlight

23‧‧‧Restricted structure

23a‧‧‧Restrictions

24‧‧‧ Shell

26‧‧‧Part 1

26a‧‧‧First elongated hole

26b‧‧‧first groove

26c‧‧‧First sliding surface

28‧‧‧First operating member

30‧‧‧Second operating member

32‧‧‧First outer casing member

32a‧‧‧ trench

34‧‧‧Second outer casing member

36‧‧‧Part II

36a‧‧‧Second elongated hole

36b‧‧‧Second sliding surface

36c‧‧‧second groove

36d‧‧‧Base section

36e‧‧‧ first wall section

36f‧‧‧ second wall section

36g‧‧‧ third wall section

36h‧‧‧ abutment surface

38‧‧‧Adjacent components

38a‧‧‧Threaded holes

38b‧‧‧Adjacent part

38c‧‧‧ insert section

38d‧‧‧ extra holes

40‧‧‧Fixed components

40a‧‧‧ head part

40b‧‧‧ shaft part

40c‧‧‧first threaded part

40d‧‧‧second threaded part

40e‧‧‧ middle part

40f‧‧‧large diameter section

42‧‧‧Washers

44‧‧‧ highlight

44a‧‧‧Third elongated hole

46‧‧‧Support members

46a‧‧‧First support section

46b‧‧‧second support section

210‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

212‧‧‧Operating unit

216‧‧‧Installation components

218‧‧‧ Positioning structure

222‧‧‧Transfer components

226‧‧‧Part 1

226a‧‧‧Fixed holes

236‧‧‧Part II

236a‧‧‧ openings

236b‧‧‧ Groove

238‧‧‧Adjacency components

238a‧‧‧ elongated holes

242‧‧‧Washers

A more complete evaluation of the present invention and its many accompanying advantages will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bicycle operating device in accordance with a first embodiment; The figure is an exploded perspective view of the bicycle operating device illustrated in the first figure; the third figure is a perspective view of an operating unit and an adapter member of the bicycle operating device illustrated in the first figure; A perspective view of the operating unit and the adapter member of the bicycle operating device is illustrated; the fifth view is an exploded perspective view of the operating unit, the adapter member and a positioning surface of the bicycle operating device illustrated in the first figure; 6 is an exploded perspective view of the operating unit, the adapter member, and the positioning structure of the bicycle operating device illustrated in the first diagram; and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the first portion of the operating unit illustrated in the sixth diagram; Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line VIII-VIII in the fourth figure; the ninth embodiment is a partial sectional view of the operation unit along the line IX-IX in the third figure; The picture shows a plan view of the operation unit of the third embodiment shown in FIG; eleventh sub picture shows a second embodiment of the bicycle operating device according to the specific embodiment FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an operation unit and an adapter member of the bicycle operating device illustrated in FIG. 11; and FIG. 13 is the operation and rotation illustrated in the twelfth diagram. An exploded perspective view of the connecting member.

Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, in which the same reference numerals designate corresponding or identical elements.

First specific embodiment

Referring initially to the first and second figures, a bicycle operating device 10 according to the first embodiment is arranged to be secured to a bicycle tube member H of a bicycle for operating the bicycle assembly. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is configured to operate a bicycle shifting assembly B1, such as a shifting device or an internal gear hub. The bicycle operating device 10 is further configured to operate a bicycle brake assembly B2, such as a bicycle wheel brake device or a bicycle disc brake device. The bicycle tube member H is a bicycle handle having, for example, a tubular shape, but those skilled in the bicycle field will appreciate from the present invention that the bicycle operating device 10 can be disposed to be fixed to a tubular portion of a bicycle frame other than the bicycle handle. The bicycle operating device 10 is a right bicycle operating device that is configured to operate with the rider's right hand. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that this arrangement of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to a left bicycle operating device.

In this application, the following terms are used in the words "before", "after", "before", "before", "left", "right", "horizontal", "upward" and "down" and others. Any similar directional term means that, for example, the knight sits on a bicycle seat cushion (not shown) facing the bicycle tube member H. direction. Therefore, these terms used to describe the bicycle operating device 10 should be interpreted when the bicycle is in a normal riding position on a horizontal surface.

As seen in the first and second figures, the bicycle operating device 10 includes an operating unit 12, an additional operating unit 14, a mounting member 16, and a positioning structure 18. The operating unit 12 is arranged to operate a bicycle component, such as a bicycle shifting assembly B1. In the illustrated embodiment, the operating unit 12 includes a shift operating unit configured to operate the bicycle shifting assembly B1. The operating unit 12 is operatively coupled to the bicycle shifting assembly B1 via an operating cable B11, for example substantially comprising an inner cable Bowden cable slidable within an outer casing. The bicycle shifting assembly B1 is a conventional bicycle shifting device or an internal shifting device that is configured to change the gear position of a bicycle drive system (not shown). Therefore, the bicycle shifting assembly B1 will not be shown or described herein. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the bicycle operating unit 12 can be used to operate other types of bicycle components (e.g., suspension devices) if needed and / or desired. Still further, the operating unit 12 is operatively coupled to the bicycle shifting assembly B1 via a cable or using wireless technology. In this particular embodiment, the operating unit 12 includes an electric controller, and the bicycle shifting assembly B1 includes an actuator that is configured to be controllable by, for example, the electric controller of the operating unit 12.

The additional operating unit 14 is configured to operate an additional bicycle component, such as a bicycle brake assembly B2, and is configured to be secured to the mounting member 16. In the illustrated embodiment, the additional operating unit 14 includes a brake operating unit configured to operate the bicycle brake assembly B2. The additional operating unit 14 includes a main body 14a and a brake lever 14b disposed to be pivotally provided relative to the main body 14a. The main body 14a has a master pump and a piston, thereby generating hydraulic pressure in response to the brake lever 14b. Pivoting action. The additional operating unit 14 is operatively coupled to the bicycle brake assembly B2 via a hydraulic hose B21. Although the additional operating unit 14 is a hydraulic brake The operating unit, but those skilled in the bicycle field will appreciate from the present invention that the additional operating unit 14 can be other types of brake operating units. Since the additional operating unit 14 contains a known structure, it will not be described in detail. Further, the bicycle brake assembly B2 is a part of the conventional bicycle travel system, and thus the bicycle brake assembly B2 will not be described in this specification. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the additional operating unit 14 can be used to operate other types of bicycle components (e.g., suspension devices) if needed and / or desired. The operation unit 12 and the additional operation unit 14 are disposed to be fixed to the bicycle tube member H through the mounting member 16.

As seen in the second view, the mounting member 16 is configured to be mounted to the bicycle tube member H and includes a mounting jaw 20 and an adapter member 22. In other words, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a mounting jaw 20. The mounting jaw 20 is configured to be mounted to the bicycle tube member H, the mounting jaw 20 is configured to clamp the bicycle tube member H, and the mounting jaw 20 includes a jaw opening 20a through which the bicycle tube member extends. The mounting jaw 20 is configured to couple the additional operating unit 14 to the bicycle tube member H. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting jaw 20 is integrated with the body 14a of the additional operating unit 14. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the mounting jaw 20 can be a separate component from the additional operating structure 14. The mounting jaw 20 is configured to separately couple the operating unit 12 to the bicycle tube member H. The mounting jaw 20 is configured to be locked with a jaw bolt 21 to separately couple the additional operating unit 14 to the bicycle tube member H. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting jaw 20 is an integrally formed member. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the mounting jaw 20 can include separate components.

The mounting jaw 20 includes a first radius portion 20b defining a first inner radius and a second radius portion 20c defining a second inner radius different from the first inner radius. . In the illustrated embodiment, the second inner radius is greater than The first inner radius. In other words, the mounting jaw 20 has an elongated diameter portion within the jaw opening 20a as the second radius portion 20c. The jaw opening 20a is defined by the first radius portion 20b and the second radius portion 20c. The second radius portion 20c includes an inner peripheral surface 20d defining the second inner radius. In the illustrated embodiment, the second radius portion 20c is closer to the operating unit 14 than the first radius portion 20b.

As seen in the second view, the adapter member 22 is configured to be secured to the mounting jaw 20. The adapter member 22 has a connecting portion 22a that is disposed to be detachably placed within the jaw opening 20a. The mounting jaw 20 and the connecting portion 22a define a cylindrical portion through which the bicycle tube member H extends. As seen in the first figure, the connecting portion 22a is located above the second radius portion 20c (the elongated diameter portion), so that the connecting portion 22a and the mounting jaw are locked in a state where the clamping jaw 20 is locked by the jaw bolt 21. The clip 20 clamps the bicycle tube member H together.

As seen in the second figure, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a restraining structure 23 provided on the second radius portion 20c. The restricting structure 23 is disposed to restrict relative movement between the second radius portion 20c and the adapter member 22 in a circumferential direction D2 of at least the second radius portion 20c. In the illustrated embodiment, the restricting structure 23 is disposed to be restricted to the second radius portion 20c and the adapter member in an axial direction D1 defined along the longitudinal central axis X of the bicycle tube member H except for the circumferential direction D2. Relative movement between 22. The circumferential direction D2 is defined around the longitudinal central axis X of the bicycle handle H.

The restricting structure 23 includes a restricting portion 23a provided on the inner peripheral surface 20d of the second radius portion 20c. The restricting portion 23a is disposed to restrict relative movement between the second radius portion 20c and the adapter member 22 in at least the circumferential direction D2. For example, the restricting portion 23a includes a recess in which a protruding portion 22b (third diagram) of the adapter member 22 is provided, the recess being provided in the second The inner peripheral surface 20d of the radius portion 20c is formed.

As seen in the third figure, the adapter member 22 includes a protruding portion 22b that protrudes radially outward from the connecting portion 22a. The protruding portion 22b is provided to be provided inside the restricting portion 23a (the groove) (second drawing), and the groove is provided above the second radius portion 20c (the elongated diameter portion) of the mounting jaw 20. In a state where the connecting portion 22a is sandwiched between the mounting jaw 20 and the bicycle tube member H, the protruding portion 22b and the restricting portion 23a (the groove) prevent the adapter member 22 from moving relative to the mounting jaw 20. In other words, the adapter member 22 is configured to be stationary relative to the additional operating unit 14 and the mounting jaws 20.

Returning to the first and second figures, the bicycle operating device 10 is disposed such that the position of the operating unit 12 can be in the first direction (the axial direction D1) and the second direction (the circumferential direction D2) with respect to the additional operating unit. 14. Install the jaws 20 and the adapter member 22 for adjustment. In the present application, the axial direction D1 of the bicycle tube member H is also referred to as the first direction D1, and the circumferential direction D2 is also referred to as the second direction D2. The operating unit 12 is disposed to be coupled to the adapter member 22 through the positioning structure 18 such that the position of the operating unit 12 is within the first direction D1 and the second direction D2, relative to the additional operating unit 14, the mounting jaw 20, and the rotation The member 22 is connected to adjust. The bicycle tube member H extends in the first direction D1, which is different from the first direction D1.

As seen in the third and fourth figures, the operating unit 12 includes a housing 24, a first portion 26, a first operating member 28, and a second operating member 30. The outer casing 24 includes a first outer casing member 32 and a second outer casing member 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the first outer casing member 32 is an upper outer casing and the second outer casing member 34 is a lower outer casing below the first outer casing member 32. The first outer casing member 32 and the second outer casing member 34 define an inner space in which a wire rope operating mechanism (described later) is provided. The first portion 26 is provided on the outer casing 24 and protrudes from the outer casing 24. in In the illustrated embodiment, the first portion 26 is provided on the first outer casing member 32 and protrudes from the first outer casing member 32. The first operating member 28 is arranged to be pivotally provided relative to the outer casing 24, the second operating member 30 is arranged to be pivotally provided relative to the outer casing 24, and both the first operating member 28 and the second operating member 30 are arranged to be shifted by the knight's operation.

As seen in the first and second figures, the mounting member 16 includes a second portion 36. As seen in the third and fourth figures, in the illustrated embodiment, the second portion 36 is provided on the adapter member 22. The adapter member 22 and the second portion 36 are made of a hard and/or rigid material such as a metallic material or a resin material. In the illustrated embodiment, the adapter member 22 is a separate member from the mounting jaw 20. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the adapter member 22 can be integrated with the mounting jaw 20 into an integrally formed member. In other words, the mounting member 16 can be an integrally formed member. The second portion 36 can be integrated with the mounting jaw 20 as an integrally formed member. As seen in the first view, the second portion 36 extends from the connecting portion 22a and thus extends from the jaw opening 20a. In a state where the mounting jaw 20 couples the adapter member 22 to the bicycle tube member H, the second portion 36 projects from the jaw opening 20a along the bicycle tube member H.

As shown in the third and fourth figures, the second portion 36 is disposed in connection with the first portion 26 of the operating unit 12. In particular, the second portion 36 is disposed to be coupled to the first portion 26 through the positioning structure 18 such that the position of the operating unit 12 can be within the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 relative to the additional operating unit 14 and the mounting jaws 20 to adjust.

As shown in the fifth and sixth figures, the positioning structure 18 is disposed to adjust the positioning of the first portion 26 relative to the second portion 36 within the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The positioning structure 18 includes an abutment member 38, a fixing member 40, and a washer 42. The abutment members 38 are arranged to face the first portion 26 with respect to the second portion 36. The fixing member 40 is configured to utilize the second portion 36 is sandwiched between the first portion 26 and the abutment member 38 to secure the second portion 36 relative to the first portion 26. A gasket 42 is provided to be provided between the first portion 26 and the stationary member 40.

As seen in the fifth and sixth figures, the first portion 26 has a first elongated hole 26a extending toward the first direction D1, and a first recess 26b on which the first elongated hole 26a is provided. The second portion 36 has a second elongated hole 36a extending in the second direction D2. The first elongated hole 26a and the second elongated hole 36a are through holes that allow the fixing member 40 to pass therethrough. As seen in the fifth and sixth figures, the first portion 26 has a first sliding surface 26c extending toward the first and second directions D1 and D2, the second portion 36 having the first and second directions D1 and A second sliding surface 36b extends from D2. The first and second sliding surfaces 26c and 36b have a corresponding arc shape opposite to each other along the second direction D2 such that the first and second sliding surfaces 26c and 36b are slidable in contact with each other.

As seen in the seventh diagram, the first portion 26 includes a protruding portion 44 and a support member 46. The protruding portion 44 protrudes from the first outer casing member 32. In the illustrated embodiment, the protruding portion 44 is integrated with the first outer casing member 32. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the projection 44 can be a separate component from the first outer casing member 32. The protruding portion 44 and the first outer casing member 32 are made of a hard and/or rigid material such as a resin material or a metal material.

As seen in the seventh diagram, the first elongated hole 26a is provided on the support member 46. The support member 46 is made of a hard and/or rigid material such as a resin material or a metal material. The support member 46 is a member that is separate from the protruding portion 44. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the support member 46 can be integrated with the protruding portion 44 into an integrally formed member.

As seen in the seventh diagram, the support member 46 includes a first support portion 46a and a second support portion 46b. The first elongated hole 26a is provided on the first support portion 46a. The first outer casing member 32 includes a groove 32a extending toward the first direction D1. The first support portion 46a is set to be extended Extending through the groove 32a such that the first elongated hole 26a is located outside of the first outer casing member 32. The protruding portion 44 has a third elongated hole 44a extending in the first direction D1, and the third elongated hole 44a and the first supporting portion 46a provide a first concave extending to the first direction D1 (fifth figure) Slot 26b.

As seen in the fifth view, the second portion 36 has a second recess 36c on which a second elongated aperture 36a is provided. The second groove 36c extends in the second direction D2. In particular, the second portion 36 includes a base portion 36d, a first wall portion 36e, a second wall portion 36f, and a third wall portion 36g. The base portion 36d has an arc shape along the second direction D2. The second elongated hole 36a is provided on the base portion 36d. The base portion 36d includes an abutment surface 36h that is configured to be in sliding contact with the abutment member 38.

As seen in the fifth diagram, the first wall portion 36e is provided on the base portion 36d and protrudes from the base portion 36d, and the first wall portion 36e extends along the second direction D2. The second wall portion 36f is provided on the base portion 36d and protrudes from the base portion 36d, and the second wall portion 36f extends along the second direction D2. The second wall portion 36f is spaced apart from the first wall portion 36e in the first direction D1. The abutment member 38 is located in the first direction D1 between the first wall portion 36e and the second wall portion 36f. The third wall portion 36g is provided on the base portion 36d and protrudes from the base portion 36d, and the third wall portion 36g couples the upper end of the first wall portion 36e to the upper end of the second wall portion 36f. The base portion 36d, the first wall portion 36e, the second wall portion 36f, and the third wall portion 36g define a second recess 36c.

As shown in the fifth and sixth figures, the securing member 40 is disposed through the first elongated aperture 26a of the first portion 26 such that the first portion 26 is movable relative to the stationary member 40 within the first direction D1. Still further, the fixing member 40 is disposed to pass through the second elongated hole 36a of the second portion 36 such that the second portion 36 is movable relative to the fixing member 40 in the second direction D2. The fixing member 40 has a head portion 40a and a shaft portion 40b, and the shaft portion 40b extends from the head portion 40a. And having at least one threaded portion. In this embodiment, the shaft portion 40b includes a first threaded portion 40c, a second threaded portion 40d, and a middle portion 40e between the first threaded portion 40c and the second threaded portion 40d.

As seen in the fifth view, the abutment portion 38 has a threaded hole 38a into which the shaft portion 40b can be screwed. In particular, the abutment member 38 includes an abutment portion 38b, an insertion portion 38c, and an additional aperture 38d. While the abutment member 38 is provided in a holistic manner, it will be apparent to those skilled in the bicycle art that the abutment portion 38b can be a separate component from the insertion portion 38c. In the illustrated embodiment, the abutment member 38 is made of a hard and/or rigid material, such as a resin material or a metallic material. The abutment portion 38b is disposed adjacent to the second portion 36. In particular, the abutment portion 38b is disposed on the second recess 36c such that it slidably contacts the abutment surface 36h of the second portion 36. The insertion portion 38c protrudes from the abutment portion 38b, and the insertion portion 38c is provided to be inserted into the first groove 26b. The first groove 26b and the insertion portion 38c are both disposed to position the abutment member 38 relative to the first portion 26 in addition to the first direction D1. Further, the insertion portion 38c is provided to be inserted into the second elongated hole 36a. The second elongated hole 36a and the insertion portion 38c are both disposed to position the abutment member 38 with respect to the second portion 36 in addition to the second direction D2. In other words, both the first portion 26 and the abutment member 38 are disposed to substantially avoid relative movement therebetween except for the first direction D1. Both the second portion 36 and the abutment member 38 are disposed to substantially avoid relative movement therebetween in addition to the second direction D2.

As seen in the eighth and ninth drawings, the insertion portion 38c of the abutment member 38 is provided to the first recess 26b (the third elongated hole 44a) and the second elongated hole in a state where the fixing member 40 has been locked. Within 36a. A space S1 (ninth view) is provided between the insertion portion 38c and the first recess 26b of the first portion 26, achieving relative adjustability between the abutment member 38 and the first portion 26 in the first direction D1. Providing a space between the insertion portion 38c and the second elongated hole 36a of the second portion 36 S2 (eighth figure) achieves relative adjustability between the abutment member 38 and the second portion 36 in the second direction D2.

As seen in the eighth view, the additional aperture 38d is aligned with the threaded bore 38a and has an inner diameter that is greater than the inner diameter of the threaded bore 38a. In a state where the second portion 36 is coupled to the first portion 26 by the fixing member 40, the fixing member 40 extends through the screw hole 38a and the additional hole 38d. In particular, in a state where the second portion 36 is fixed with respect to the first portion 26, the second threaded portion 40d is screwed into the threaded hole 38a.

As seen in the eighth diagram, the first threaded portion 40c has a first diameter L11 which is the largest outer diameter of the first threaded portion 40c. The second threaded portion 40d has a second diameter L12 equal to the first diameter L11, and the second diameter L12 is the largest outer diameter of the second threaded portion 40d. The second threaded portion 40d is located between the first threaded portion 40c and the head portion 40a. The intermediate portion 40e has a third diameter L13 that is smaller than the first diameter L11 and the second diameter L12. The third diameter L13 is the largest outer diameter of the intermediate portion 40e. In the illustrated embodiment, the intermediate portion 40e is not threaded. In the illustrated embodiment, the length L16 of the intermediate portion 40e of the stationary member 40 is substantially equal to the length L17 of the threaded bore 38a of the abutment member 38.

As seen in the eighth diagram, the fixing member 40 includes a larger diameter portion 40f provided between the head portion 40a of the shaft portion 40b and the second thread portion 40d. The larger diameter portion 40f has a fourth diameter L14. The head portion 40a has a fifth diameter L15. The fourth diameter L14 is greater than the first diameter L11, the second diameter L12, and the third diameter L13, and the fifth diameter L15 is greater than the fourth diameter L14. The larger diameter portion 40f is disposed to be guided by the first portion 26, and in particular, the larger diameter portion 40f is provided in the first elongated hole 26a and is disposed in sliding contact with the inner periphery of the first elongated hole 26a.

As seen in the eighth diagram, a washer 42 is provided between the head portion 40a and the first portion 26. In the illustrated embodiment, the washer 42 is sandwiched between the head portion 40a and the first support portion 46a of the support member 46 of the first portion 26 in a state in which the second portion 36 is fixed relative to the first portion 26. In a state where the second portion 36 is fixed relative to the first portion 26, the washer 42 and the first support portion 46a are sandwiched between the head portion 40a and the protruding portion 44 of the first portion 26. The gasket 42 can be omitted if needed and/or desired.

As seen in the ninth figure, the insertion portion 38c of the abutment portion 38 is provided in the second elongated hole 36a and the third elongated hole 44a. The abutment portion 38b of the abutment portion 38 is provided to be provided in the second recess 36c and is provided in sliding contact with the abutment surface 36h. In the first direction D1, the abutting portion 38b has a first length L21 greater than the second length L22 of the second elongated hole 36a. The insertion portion 38c is provided in sliding contact with the second elongated hole 36a. In the first direction D1, the first length L21 of the abutting portion 38b is smaller than the distance L23 between the first wall portion 36e and the second wall portion 36f.

As seen in the eighth and ninth views, the washer 42, the first portion 26 (i.e., the protruding portion 44 and the support member 46) and the second portion 36 are clamped in a state in which the fixing member 40 of the positioning structure 18 has been locked. Between the head portion 44a of the stationary member 40 and the abutment portion 38b of the abutment member 38. This causes the first portion 26 and the operating unit 12 to be fixed relative to the adapter member 22, the mounting jaw 20 and the additional operating unit 14. In a state where the fixing member 40 is relaxed, the first portion 26 and the operating unit 12 are movable relative to the adapter member 22, the mounting jaw 20, and the additional operating unit 14 in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. As such, the positioning structure 18 allows the position of the operating unit 12 to adjust the position relative to the additional operating unit 14 within the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. This allows the operating unit 12 to be positioned in a preferred position for the knight.

As seen in the tenth figure, the first operating member 28 of the operating unit 12 is disposed between a first seating position P11 and a first operating position P12 and between the first seating position P11 and a second operating position P13. Pivot. The first operating member 28 is disposed to return from the first operating position P12 to the first seating position P11 after the first operating member 28 is operated from the first seating position P11 to the first operating position P12. The first operating member 28 is further provided to return from the second operating position P13 to the first seating position P11 after the first operating member 28 is operated from the first seating position P11 to the second operating position P13. In other words, the first operating member 28 is a triggering lever that is biased relative to the outer casing 24 toward the first seating position P11. For example, the first operating member 28 is biased toward the first seating position relative to the outer casing 24 by a first rebound spring (not shown). P11.

As seen in the tenth figure, the first operating position P12 is provided on the opposite side of the second operating position P13 with respect to the first seating position P11. The first operating member 28 is pivotally provided relative to the outer casing 24 about a first pivot axis A1. The first operating member 28 is disposed to pivot relative to the outer casing 24 about the first pivoting axis A1 from the first seating position P11 to the first operating direction D11 and the second operating direction D12. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the first operating member 28 can be configured to operate only in one of the first operational direction D11 and the second operational direction D12 if needed and/or desired. In this particular embodiment, one of the first operational position P12 and the second operational position P13 may be omitted. The second operational direction D12 is defined to be opposite the first operational axis D11 about the first pivot axis A1.

As seen in the tenth diagram, the second operating member 30 is disposed to pivot between a second seating position P21 and a second operating position P22. The second operating member 30 is disposed to return from the second operating position P22 to the second seating position P21 after the second operating member 30 is operated from the second seating position P21 to the second operating position P22. In other words, the second operating member 30 is biased toward the second with respect to the outer casing 24. A trigger lever at the position P21, for example, the second operating member 30 is biased toward the second seating position P21 with respect to the outer casing 24 by a second rebound spring (not shown). The second operating member 30 is pivotally provided relative to the outer casing 24 about a second pivot axis A2. In the illustrated embodiment, the second operating member 30 is disposed relative to the outer casing 24 for pivoting about the second pivot axis A2 from the second seating position P21 only to the third operating direction D13. However, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the second operating member 30 can be configured to operate in the opposite direction of the third operating direction D13 and the third operating direction D13. The third operating direction D13 is defined around the second pivot axis A2, which is parallel to the first pivot axis A1 and offset from the first pivot axis A1.

In the present application, the term "sitting position" is used to mean a position in which the movable portion (e.g., the first operating member 28 and the second operating member 30) remains stationary while the knight is not operating a movable portion. . The term "operating position" means that the movable portion has been operated by the knight to perform the operation of the bicycle assembly, such as the bicycle shifting assembly B1.

Although the operating unit 12 includes the first operating member 28 and the second operating member 30, those skilled in the bicycle art will appreciate from the present invention that the first operating member 28 and the second operating member 30 can be omitted if needed and/or desired. One.

As seen in the tenth diagram, the wire rope winding member (not shown) of the operating unit 12 is disposed to rotate in the winding direction in response to the pivoting action of the second operating member 30. The cable winding member is further disposed to rotate in a release direction opposite to the winding direction in response to the pivoting action of the first operating member 28. Since such a cable winding mechanism is well known to the bicycle industry, it will not be described in detail for the sake of simplicity.

Second specific embodiment

The following description will be made with reference to the eleventh to thirteenth drawings according to the second embodiment. The bicycle operating device 210 will be numbered with the same functions as those in the first embodiment, and the detailed description will not be repeated.

As seen in FIG. 11, the bicycle operating device 210 includes an operating unit 212, an additional operating unit 14, a mounting member 216, and a positioning structure 218. The operating unit 212 is configured to operate a bicycle assembly, such as a bicycle shifting assembly B1. Mounting member 216 is configured to be mounted to the bicycle tube member H, and mounting member 216 includes mounting jaws 20 and an adapter member 222. The adapter member 222 is configured to be secured to the mounting jaw 20. The positioning structure 218 is disposed such that the position of the operating unit 212 is adjusted relative to the bicycle tube member H in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

As seen in the twelfth figure, the operating unit 212 includes a first portion 226, a first operating member 28, and a second operating member 30. Mounting member 216 includes a second portion 236 that is configured to be coupled to first portion 226 of operating unit 212. The positioning structure 218 is disposed to adjust the positioning of the first portion 226 relative to the second portion 236 in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 13, the positioning structure 218 includes an abutment member 238, a stationary member 40, and a washer 242. The abutment members 238 are arranged to face the first portion 226 with respect to the second portion 236. The second portion 236 is provided on the adapter member 222 having an opening 236a and a recess 236b on which the opening 236a is provided. The abutment member 238 is arranged on the recess 236b. The abutment member 238 includes an elongated hole 238a extending in the first direction D1.

As seen in the thirteenth view, in a state where the second portion 236 is fixed relative to the first portion 226, the fixing member 40 extends through the elongated hole 238a and the opening 236a. The securing member 40 is configured to secure the second portion 236 relative to the first portion 226 by sandwiching the second portion 236 between the first portion 226 and the abutment member 238.

As seen in Figure 12, the first portion 226 includes a securing aperture 226a having an internal thread. In a state where the second portion 236 is fixed with respect to the first portion 226, the second threaded portion 40d of the fixing member 40 is screwed into the fixing hole 226a. The washer 242 is sandwiched between the head portion 40a of the fixing member 40 and the abutment member 238.

As with the first embodiment, the positioning structure 218 allows the position of the operating unit 212 to adjust the position relative to the additional operating unit 14 within the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. This allows the operating unit 212 to be positioned in a preferred position for the knight.

In the above embodiments, the term "connected" or "connected" as used in the specification encompasses a configuration in which an element is directly attached to another element, and the element is fixed to the other element, The component is indirectly fixed to the configuration of the other component through the intermediate member, and one of the components is integrated with the other component, that is, one component is configured as an integral part of the other component. This concept is also applied to words with similar meanings such as "joined", "connected", "coupled", "installed", "keyed", "fixed" and their changes.

The use of "including" and its variations in this specification is an open term that specifies the existence of the stated features, components, components, groups, integers and/or steps, but does not exclude other unrepresented features, components, components, groups , integers, and/or steps exist. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "has", "includes", and variations thereof.

When the terms "component", "section", "part", "part" or "component" are used in the singular, they may have the singular and plural.

The sequential numbers in the "first", "second" or similar terms in this specification are merely identifications and do not have other meanings, such as a specific order and the like. Furthermore, for example, "the first component" The use of the word itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of the "first component".

Finally, degree terms, such as "substantially", "about" and "about" used in this specification, indicate a reasonable modification of the term offset, so that the results are not significantly changed.

It will be apparent that many modifications and variations of the invention are possible in light of the above. It is understood that the invention may be practiced with other examples than the specific descriptions of the specification.

10‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧Operating unit

14‧‧‧Additional operating unit

14a‧‧‧ Subject

14b‧‧‧ brake lever

16‧‧‧Installation components

18‧‧‧ Positioning structure

20‧‧‧Installation clamp

20a‧‧‧ jaw opening

20b‧‧‧First radius

20c‧‧‧second radius

21‧‧‧ clamp bolt

22‧‧‧Transfer components

22a‧‧‧Connected section

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Claims (6)

A bicycle operating device comprising: a mounting jaw configured to be mounted to a bicycle tube member and comprising: a first radius portion defining a first inner radius; and a second radius portion defining a different from the first inner radius a second inner radius; and a jaw opening, the bicycle tube member extending through the jaw opening, the jaw opening being defined by the first radius portion and the second radius portion; and a restraining structure providing And on the second radius portion, and arranged to limit relative movement between the second radius portion and an adapter member in at least a circumferential direction of the second radius portion. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein: the second radius portion includes an inner peripheral surface defining the second inner radius, and the restricting structure comprises: a restricting portion provided in the second radius portion The inner peripheral surface is disposed and constrained to restrict relative movement between the second radius portion and the adapter member in at least the circumferential direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 2, wherein: the restricting portion includes a recess in which a protruding portion of the adapting member is provided, and the recess is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the second radius portion on. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, wherein: the restricting structure is disposed to define an axis along a longitudinal central axis of the bicycle tube member Within the direction, the relative movement between the second radius portion and the adapter member is limited. The bicycle operating device of claim 1, further comprising: an operating unit configured to operate a bicycle assembly, wherein the mounting jaw is configured to separately couple the operating unit to the bicycle tube member, and the second The radius portion is closer to the operating unit than the first radius portion. The bicycle operating device of claim 5, wherein the second inner radius is greater than the first inner radius.