TWI658965B - Bicycle electrical component - Google Patents

Abstract

The bicycle electric component is basically provided with a wireless communication unit, a movable member, an electric actuation unit and a supporting structure. The wireless communication unit includes a first casing and a wireless communication member accommodated in the first casing. The electric actuation unit includes a second casing and an electric actuator accommodated in the second casing. The electric actuator is constructed to actuate the movable member. The second case is different from the first case. The supporting structure removably supports the wireless communication unit to the bicycle electric component.

Description

Bicycle electric components [Cross Reference of Related Applications]

The present invention is a partial continuation of Patent Application No. 14 / 879,405, filed on October 9, 2015. The entire disclosure of Patent Application No. 14 / 879,405 is incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates generally to bicycle electrical components. More specifically, the present invention relates to an electric bicycle assembly having a wireless communication unit, which is detachably supported by the electric bicycle assembly.

In recent years, some bicycles have been provided with electrical components or devices to make it easier for the rider to operate the bicycle. More recently, there are bicycle control systems that wirelessly control these bicycle electrical components or devices. An advantage of the bicycle wireless system is that electrical cables that connect bicycle electrical components to each other can be omitted. Some examples of these bicycle electrical components include suspensions, transmission devices (e.g., derailleurs, internal gear wheels) Etc.), and seatpost. Typically, a bicycle equipped with an electric bicycle assembly is also provided with a battery for supplying electric power to the bicycle electric assembly.

Generally, the present disclosure relates to various features or components of a bicycle electrical component having a wireless communication unit removably supported by the bicycle electrical component.

In view of the currently known technology and according to the first aspect of the present disclosure, a bicycle electric assembly is provided, which basically includes a wireless communication unit, a movable member, an electric actuation unit, and a support structure. The wireless communication unit includes a first casing and a wireless communication member accommodated in the first casing. The electric actuation unit includes a second casing and an electric actuator accommodated in the second casing. The electric actuator is constructed to actuate the movable member. The second case is different from the first case. The supporting structure removably supports the wireless communication unit to the bicycle electric component.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the first aspect is constructed such that a support structure is provided on at least one of the first case and the second case.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the second aspect is constructed such that the support structure includes a first snap-fit structure and a second snap-in structure that removably engages the first snap-in structure. The first fastening structure is disposed on the first casing.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, according to the third aspect, since The driving electrical component is constructed such that one of the first and second fastening structures includes a latch, and the other of the first and second fastening structures includes a catch.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the second aspect is constructed such that the support structure includes a recess in which the first housing is to be supported, and the recess is formed on the second housing.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the fifth aspect is constructed such that the movable member includes a chain guide operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit to place the chain guide in the first position and the first position. Moving between two positions; and the second casing has a surface facing the frame, and the surface facing the frame has a depression. The surface facing the frame is constructed to face the bicycle frame in a state in which the bicycle electric component is mounted on the bicycle frame.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the second aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes at least one of an electrical port and a cable, which is disposed at the first housing.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the seventh aspect is configured to call the actuation unit including at least one electric port provided at the second housing. At least one electrical port of the electric actuation unit is constructed to constitute at least one of an electrical port and a cable that are electrically connected to the wireless communication unit.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the first aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes an electrical connector, and the electrical actuation unit includes at least one electrical port that is constructed to constitute an electrical connection to the wireless communication unit Connection piece.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the ninth aspect is constructed to call at least one electric port of the actuation unit to be constructed to connect the electric connection of the wireless communication unit with at least one electric port of the electric actuation unit It is selectively connected to the cable when disconnected.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the ninth aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes at least one electric port which is constructed to be connected to a cable.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the eleventh aspect is constructed such that the electrical connection member of the wireless communication unit is constructed to form an electrical port connected to the electrical actuation unit in the first connection direction, and the wireless The electrical port of the communication unit is constructed to be connected to the cable in a second connection direction different from the first connection direction.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the twelfth aspect is constructed such that the first connection direction is perpendicular to the second connection direction.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the eleventh aspect is configured to have at least one electric port of the telephone actuating unit and at least one electric port of the wireless communication unit having the same electrical connector fitting structure.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the ninth aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes at least one of an electric port and a cable, which is disposed at the first housing.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the fifteenth aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes a removably A cap coupled to the first casing is used to selectively cover at least one electrical port provided at the first casing.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the ninth aspect is constructed such that the movable member includes a chain guide that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit to place the chain guide in the first position And the second position; and the bicycle electric assembly further includes a base member, which is constructed to support the electric actuation unit and the chain guide. At least one electric port of the electric actuation unit is formed between the base member and the second housing of the electric actuation unit.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the second aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes a first electric contact, and the electric actuation unit includes a second electric contact, which is constructed in the first case The body is in electrical contact with the first electrical contact in a state where the body is attached to the second housing.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the eighteenth aspect is constructed such that one of the wireless communication unit and the electric actuating unit includes a seal, which is constructed so that the first housing is attached to the first In the state of the two shells, the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are surrounded.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the electric bicycle assembly according to the eighteenth aspect further includes a cover, and the first electric contact constructed in the wireless communication unit is removed from the second electric contact The time cover covers a second electrical contact provided on the second housing.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the first aspect is constructed such that the movable member includes a chain guide that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit to place the chain guide in the first position And the second position; and the bicycle electric assembly further includes a base member, which is constructed to support the electric actuation unit and the chain guide. A support structure is formed between the base member and the second housing of the actuation unit.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-first aspect is constructed such that the support structure includes a space formed between the base member and the second housing of the electric actuation unit. The first casing is constructed to be inserted into the space.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the twenty-second aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes a first electric contact, and the electric actuation unit includes a second electric contact, which is constructed in The first case is electrically contacted with the first electrical contact in a state where the first case is disposed in the space.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the twenty-third aspect is constructed so that the second electric contact is provided on the connection surface facing the insertion direction in which the first housing is inserted into the space.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the first aspect is constructed such that the support structure includes a second space formed in a second housing of the electric actuation unit. The first casing is constructed to be inserted into the second space.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit includes a first electric contact, which is disposed on the first housing, and the electric actuation unit includes a first The two electrical contacts are disposed inside the second space and are constructed to electrically contact the first electrical contact in a state where the first housing is disposed in the second space.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, according to the twenty-sixth aspect The aspect bicycle electric assembly is constructed such that the second housing includes a covering member that is constructed to close the opening of the second space.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-seventh aspect is configured to call the actuation unit including a seal member configured to seal the second housing in a state where the cover closes the opening. Surrounds the interface between the opening and the cover.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the first aspect further includes a power supply unit and a power supply bracket. The power supply unit is constructed to supply power to an electric actuation unit. The power supply bracket is constructed to mount the power supply unit to a bicycle electric component. The power supply bracket is constructed as a supporting structure to support the wireless communication unit to the bicycle electrical components.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed so that the first housing is constructed to be detachably supported on the power supply bracket.

According to a thirty-first aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed such that a power supply bracket is constructed to accommodate a wireless communication member.

According to a thirty-second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed so that the first housing is constructed to be detachably supported on the power supply unit.

According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, a bicycle electric component according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed such that a power supply unit is constructed to accommodate a wireless communication member.

According to a thirty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed such that the power supply unit includes at least one of an electric port and a cable.

According to a thirty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the thirty-fourth aspect is configured to call the actuation unit including at least one electric port provided at the second housing.

According to a thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed such that the power supply bracket includes a third contact, and the power supply unit includes a fourth contact, which is constructed to be included in the power supply unit The third contact is electrically connected in a state of being mounted to the power supply bracket.

According to a thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric assembly according to the twenty-ninth aspect further includes a base member and a fastener, the base member is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit to the bicycle frame, and the fastener is constructed to The base member is fixed to the bicycle frame. The power supply bracket includes a mounting portion that is constructed to be mounted to a bicycle frame by a fastener.

According to a thirty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electric component according to the first aspect is constructed such that the wireless communication unit is constructed to be detachably supported on an additional bicycle electric component different from the bicycle electric component.

Further, other purposes, features, aspects, and advantages of the disclosed electric bicycle assembly will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description. This detailed description, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, discloses one of the electric bicycle assemblies. Illustrative embodiment.

1‧‧‧ bicycle

10‧‧‧Wireless communication system

12‧‧‧ main bike frame

14‧‧‧ Front suspension fork

16‧‧‧ rear rocker

18‧‧‧ rear shock

18'‧‧‧ rear shock

20‧‧‧ Adjustable seatpost

20'‧‧‧Adjustable seatpost

22‧‧‧Handlebar

24‧‧‧ front wheels

26‧‧‧ rear wheels

28‧‧‧ seat cushion

30‧‧‧Front pedal crank set

32‧‧‧Rear cassette sprocket

34‧‧‧Chain

38‧‧‧Power Supply Unit

40‧‧‧Front derailleur

42‧‧‧ rear derailleur

42'‧‧‧Rear derailleur

44‧‧‧ Bicycle Computer

44a‧‧‧Powerline communication port

44b‧‧‧Wire

46‧‧‧The first electrical component operating device

48‧‧‧Second electrical component operating device

50‧‧‧ support structure

50a‧‧‧Matching part

50b‧‧‧First Space

52‧‧‧movable components

52a‧‧‧chain guide

54‧‧‧ Electric actuation unit

56‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

57‧‧‧ connecting rod set

58‧‧‧base member

58a‧‧‧Second fastening structure

60‧‧‧First case

60a‧‧‧First buckle structure

60b‧‧‧ Attachment surface

62‧‧‧Second shell

62a‧‧‧Connecting surface

64‧‧‧First electrical contact

66‧‧‧Wireless communication components

68‧‧‧ buffer member

70‧‧‧Second electrical contact

72‧‧‧seals

73‧‧‧Port

74‧‧‧printed circuit board

76‧‧‧First port

78‧‧‧controller

80‧‧‧ electric actuator

82‧‧‧Gear reduction unit

140‧‧‧Front derailleur

150‧‧‧ support structure

150a‧‧‧ Fitting part

150b‧‧‧ sunken

152‧‧‧movable components

152a‧‧‧chain guide

154‧‧‧electrically actuated unit

156‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

158‧‧‧base member

160‧‧‧First case

160a‧‧‧First buckle structure

162‧‧‧Second shell

162a‧‧‧Second fastening structure

163‧‧‧ facing the surface of the frame

166‧‧‧Wireless communication components

176‧‧‧Port

240‧‧‧Front derailleur

250‧‧‧ support structure

250a‧‧‧ Fitting

250b‧‧‧ sunken

252‧‧‧movable components

252a‧‧‧chain guide

254‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

256‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

256a‧‧‧electric port

258‧‧‧base member

260‧‧‧First case

260a‧‧‧First buckle structure

262‧‧‧Second shell

262a‧‧‧Second fastening structure

263‧‧‧ facing the surface of the frame

266‧‧‧Wireless communication components

276‧‧‧Port

340‧‧‧Front derailleur

350‧‧‧ support structure

352‧‧‧movable components

352a‧‧‧chain guide

354‧‧‧electrically actuated unit

356‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

358‧‧‧base member

366‧‧‧Wireless communication component

373‧‧‧electric port

376‧‧‧Port

440‧‧‧Front derailleur

450‧‧‧ support structure

450a‧‧‧ Matching part

450b‧‧‧ sunken

452‧‧‧movable components

452a‧‧‧chain guide

454‧‧‧electrically actuated unit

456‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

458‧‧‧base member

460‧‧‧First case

462‧‧‧Second shell

464‧‧‧First electrical contact

470‧‧‧Second electrical contact

472‧‧‧seals

540‧‧‧Front derailleur

550‧‧‧ support structure

550a‧‧‧Matching part

550b‧‧‧ sunken

552‧‧‧movable components

552a‧‧‧chain guide

554‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

555‧‧‧cable

555a‧‧‧Electrical connection

556‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

557‧‧‧Electrical connection

558‧‧‧base member

560‧‧‧First case

562‧‧‧Second shell

572‧‧‧seals

640‧‧‧Front derailleur

650‧‧‧ support structure

650a‧‧‧Matching part

650b‧‧‧Second Space

650c‧‧‧ opening

652‧‧‧movable components

652a‧‧‧chain guide

654‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

656‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

658‧‧‧base member

660‧‧‧First case

662‧‧‧Second shell

664‧‧‧First electrical contact

666‧‧‧Wireless communication component

670‧‧‧Second electrical contact

671‧‧‧ Cover

738‧‧‧Power supply unit

739‧‧‧Power supply bracket

739a‧‧‧Mounting part

740‧‧‧Front derailleur

750‧‧‧ support structure

752‧‧‧movable member

752a‧‧‧chain guide

754‧‧‧electrically actuated unit

756‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

758‧‧‧ base member

760‧‧‧First case

762‧‧‧Second shell

766‧‧‧Wireless communication component

776‧‧‧Electric port

777‧‧‧Port

838‧‧‧Power supply unit

839‧‧‧Power supply bracket

840‧‧‧Front derailleur

850‧‧‧ support structure

852‧‧‧movable components

852a‧‧‧chain guide

854‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

856‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

858‧‧‧base member

860‧‧‧First case

862‧‧‧Second shell

865‧‧‧Third contact

866‧‧‧Wireless communication component

867‧‧‧Fourth contact

876‧‧‧electric port

877‧‧‧Port

950‧‧‧ support structure

950'‧‧‧ support structure

952‧‧‧movable components

952'‧‧‧ movable member

952a‧‧‧chain guide

952a'‧‧‧chain guide

954‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

954'‧‧‧ Electric Actuation Unit

956‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

956'‧‧‧Wireless Communication Unit

958‧‧‧ base member

958'‧‧‧ base member

962'‧‧‧Second shell

971'‧‧‧ Cover

1050‧‧‧ support structure

1050'‧‧‧ support structure

1052‧‧‧movable components

1052'‧‧‧movable member

1054‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

1054'‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

1056‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1056'‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1058‧‧‧base member

1058'‧‧‧ base member

1060‧‧‧First case

1060'‧‧‧First case

1062‧‧‧Second shell

1062'‧‧‧Second shell

1071'‧‧‧ Cover

1150‧‧‧ support structure

1150'‧‧‧ support structure

1152‧‧‧movable components

1152'‧‧‧movable member

1154‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

1154'‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

1156‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1156'‧‧‧Wireless Communication Unit

1158‧‧‧base member

1158'‧‧‧ base member

1160‧‧‧First case

1160'‧‧‧First case

1162‧‧‧Second Shell

1162'‧‧‧Second shell

1171'‧‧‧ Cover

1240‧‧‧Front derailleur

1250‧‧‧ support structure

1250a‧‧‧Matching part

1250b‧‧‧First Space

1252‧‧‧movable components

1252a‧‧‧chain guide

1254‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

1256‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1257‧‧‧link set

1258‧‧‧base member

1260‧‧‧First case

1262‧‧‧Second Shell

1264‧‧‧electric connector

1266‧‧‧Wireless communication component

1268‧‧‧Port

1270‧‧‧Port

1280‧‧‧ electric actuator

1282‧‧‧Gear reduction unit

1342‧‧‧Rear derailleur

1350‧‧‧Support structure

1350a‧‧‧Matching part

1350b‧‧‧First Space

1352‧‧‧movable member

1352a‧‧‧chain guide

1354‧‧‧Electrically actuated unit

1356‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1357‧‧‧link set

1358‧‧‧base member

1360‧‧‧First case

1362‧‧‧Second Shell

1364‧‧‧electric connector

1368‧‧‧electric port

1370‧‧‧Port

D1‧‧‧First connection direction

D2‧‧‧Second connection direction

F‧‧‧Fastener

PLC‧‧‧Cable

PLC1‧‧‧cable

PLC2‧‧‧cable

SW1‧‧‧The first manual operation input component

SW2‧‧‧Second manual operation input component

W1‧‧‧Control line

W2‧‧‧Control line

Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings that form part of this original disclosure: FIG. 1 is a side view of a bicycle according to a first embodiment, which is equipped with bicycle electrical components (i.e., front derailleur, rear Derailleur, front suspension, rear suspension, and adjustable seatpost); Figure 2 is a top view of the bicycle handlebar area of the bicycle shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a view shown in Figure 1 Enlarged front view of the front derailleur (i.e., one of the bicycle electrical components) in the retracted position; FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 3 with the chain guide in the retracted position Back position; FIG. 5 is an external rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, with the chain guide in a retracted position; FIG. 6 is the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 The rear rear perspective view of the device, showing the wireless communication unit in the installation position; Figure 7 is an external rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in Figures 3 to 6, which shows the wireless communication unit is in the non-installed position; Figure 8 is Internal rear perspective views of the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, which show the wireless communication The unit is in an unmounted position; FIG. 9 is a first perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 3 to 8; FIG. 10 is a view of the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 3 to 8. A second perspective view of a wireless communication unit; FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 3 to 8; FIG. 12 is a view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 3 to 8 along FIG. 9; 13-12 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 12-12; FIG. 13 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 8, where a part of the housing of the electric actuation unit of the front derailleur is Cut to show the internal components of the electric actuation unit; FIG. 14 is an internal rear perspective view of a front derailleur with a wireless communication unit according to the second embodiment, which shows the wireless communication unit in the installation position; FIG. 15 Illustrated internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur, which shows the wireless communication unit in an uninstalled position; FIG. 16 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur with a wireless communication unit according to the first modification of the second embodiment. The wireless communication unit is shown in the installation position; FIG. 17 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 16, which shows the wireless communication unit is in the non-installed position; and FIG. 18 is a second modification of the second embodiment. With wireless communication unit Internal rear perspective view of the derailleur, which shows the wireless communication unit in the installed position; FIG. 19 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur, which is shown in FIG. 18, which shows the wireless communication unit in the uninstalled position; FIG. 20 is based on The third modification of the second embodiment has no Internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur of the line communication unit, which shows the wireless communication unit in the installed position; FIG. 21 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 20, which shows the wireless communication unit in the uninstalled position 22 is a rear perspective view of a front derailleur with a wireless communication unit according to a fourth modification of the second embodiment, which shows the wireless communication unit is in the installation position; FIG. 23 is the front derailleur shown in FIG. 22 Internal rear perspective view of the wireless device, showing the wireless communication unit in an uninstalled position; FIG. 24 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur with a wireless communication unit according to the third embodiment, which shows the wireless communication unit in an installed position; FIG. 25 FIG. 24 is an internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 24, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in an uninstalled position; FIG. 26 is a top view of the front derailleur with the wireless communication unit according to the fourth embodiment, The wireless communication unit is shown in the installation position; FIG. 27 is a top view of a front derailleur having a wireless communication unit according to a modification of the fourth embodiment The wireless communication unit is in the installation position; FIG. 28 is an external view of the rear derailleur with the wireless communication unit according to the first embodiment of the rear derailleur, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in the installation position; FIG. 29 is Exterior view of the rear derailleur shown Figure, which shows the wireless communication unit in an uninstalled position; Figure 30 is an external view of the rear derailleur with a wireless communication unit according to a modification of the first embodiment of the rear derailleur, which shows the wireless communication unit in an installed position; FIG. 31 is an external view of the rear derailleur shown in FIG. 30, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in an unmounted position; FIG. 32 is an adjustable base with a wireless communication unit according to a first embodiment of an adjustable seat post An external view of the pole, showing the wireless communication unit in the installed position; FIG. 33 is an external view of the adjustable seatpost shown in FIG. 32, which shows the wireless communication unit in the unmounted position; FIG. 34 is based on the adjustable seatpost A modification of the first embodiment of the present invention is an external view of an adjustable seatpost with a wireless communication unit, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in an installation position; FIG. 35 is an external view of the adjustable seatpost shown in FIG. 34, which shows The wireless communication unit is in an unmounted position; FIG. 36 is an external view of the rear suspension device with the wireless communication unit according to the first embodiment of the rear suspension device, The communication unit is in the installed position; FIG. 37 is an external view of the rear suspension device shown in FIG. 36, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in the unmounted position; FIG. 38 is a modification of the first embodiment of the rear suspension device External view of a rear suspension device with a wireless communication unit, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in the installation position; 39 is an external view of the rear suspension device shown in FIG. 38, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in an uninstalled position; FIG. 40 is an external rear perspective view of a front derailleur similar to FIG. 5 according to another embodiment, The front derailleur has a wireless communication unit in an installed position; FIG. 41 is an external rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 40, which shows that the wireless communication unit is in an uninstalled position so that the cable can be plugged directly Plugged into the electric port of the electric actuation unit; FIG. 42 is an external rear perspective view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, which shows that the cable is directly plugged into the electric actuation unit Figure 43 is a rear view of the front derailleur shown in Figures 40 to 42, showing the chain guide in the retracted position and the wireless communication unit removed; Figure 44 is Figure 40 To the rear view of the front derailleur shown in FIG. 43, it shows that the chain guide is in the retracted position, the wireless communication unit is removed, and a part of the housing for the electric actuation unit is removed; 45 is a radio communication unit for a front derailleur shown in Figs. 40 to 44. Body diagram showing the electrical connector (electrical male plug connector) of the wireless communication unit plugged into the mating electrical connector (female electrical socket or port) of the electrical actuation unit; Figure 46 is a drawing shown in Figure 40 to Figure 45 The perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown, which shows the electrical connector (female electrical socket or port) of the wireless communication unit receiving the mating electrical connector (electrical plug) of the cable. Head connector); FIG. 47 is a perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIG. 40 to FIG. 46, which shows that the electrical connector of the wireless communication unit is vertically arranged; FIG. 48 is FIG. 40 to FIG. The perspective perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIG. 47, which shows that the cover of the wireless communication unit is in an exploded position to expose the electrical connection (female electrical socket or port) of the wireless communication unit; FIG. 49 is a view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIG. 41 to FIG. 48, which shows the mating power of the electrical connector (electric male plug connector) of the wireless communication unit to the electrical actuation unit; Connector (female electrical socket or port); FIG. 50 is an external view of a rear derailleur according to another embodiment, the rear derailleur has a wireless communication unit in an installation position; FIG. 51 is a rear view of the rear derailleur Internal view of the derailleur, with the cable disconnected from the wireless communication unit; Figure 52 is an internal perspective view of the base of the rear derailleur shown in Figure 50 and Figure 51, with the wireless communication unit removed to show the electrical Mating electrical connector (female electrical socket) of the actuating unit Port) receives the electrical connection (electrical male plug connection) of the wireless communication unit; FIG. 53 is a perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the rear derailleur shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, which shows the electrical connection of the wireless communication unit Pieces (electrical male plug connectors) are plugged into mating electrical connectors (female electrical sockets or ports) of the electric actuation unit; FIG. 54 is a perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIG. 50 to FIG. 52, which shows the configuration of the electrical connection members of the wireless communication unit relative to each other; FIG. 55 is a drawing of FIG. 50 to FIG. 52 Another perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown, showing the electrical connection (electrical male plug connection) of the wireless communication unit plugged to the mating electrical connection (female electrical socket or port) of the electrical actuation unit 56; and FIG. 56 is a perspective view of the wireless communication unit for the front derailleur shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, which shows the electrical connection member (female electrical socket or port) of the wireless communication unit receiving the mating electrical connection member of the cable (Electric plug connector).

Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be clear to those skilled in the bicycle field from this disclosure that the following description of the embodiments is provided for illustration only and is not intended to limit the present invention, which is defined by the scope of the accompanying patent application and its equivalent .

Referring first to FIG. 1, according to a first embodiment, a bicycle 1 is illustrated as being equipped with a wireless communication system 10. In FIG. 1, the bicycle 1 is a double suspension (off-road) bicycle. However, the wireless communication system 10 discussed herein is not limited to the illustrated bicycle, but can be applied to other types of bicycles, such as a road bicycle with a drop handlebar.

Bicycle 1 includes main bicycle frame 12, front suspension fork (suspension fork) 14 (ie, a bicycle front suspension device), a rear rocker arm 16, a rear shock 18 (ie, a bicycle rear suspension device), and an adjustable seatpost 20. The handlebar 22 is fixed to the top of the front suspension fork 14 to manipulate the bicycle 1. The lower end of the front suspension fork 14 rotatably supports the front wheel 24. The rear rocker arm 16 is pivotally mounted to the main bicycle frame 12 and rotatably supports the rear wheel 26. A bicycle seat or seat cushion 28 is mounted to the adjustable seatpost 20, which is adjustably mounted to the main bicycle frame 12. The bicycle 1 further includes a drive train including a front pedal crank set 30, a rear sprocket cassette 32, and a chain 34. The bicycle 1 further includes a power supply unit 38 (that is, a rechargeable battery). The bicycle 1 further includes a front derailleur 40 and a rear derailleur 42 for changing the gear position of the driving device. The front derailleur 40 is mounted on the main bicycle frame 12, and the rear derailleur 42 is mounted on the rear rocker arm 16.

In the illustrated embodiment, the front suspension fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seatpost 20, the front derailleur 40, and the rear derailleur 42 are examples of bicycle electric components, which are at least two Adjustable between each operating mode. Therefore, in some cases here, the front suspension fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seatpost 20, the front derailleur 40, and the rear derailleur 42 will collectively be referred to as an electric bicycle assembly. As explained below, the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are configured for both wireless communication and for wired communication. In FIG. 1, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are set up for wireless communication. Because the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 shown here are well known in the bicycle field, bicycles The electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 will be discussed only to the extent necessary to understand the modifications made to implement the present invention. In addition, the bicycle electric components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are not limited to the electric bicycle components and special arrangements disclosed herein. Instead, the wireless communication system 10 can have any combination of bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 and other bicycle electrical components (not shown) as needed and / or desired.

As seen in FIG. 2, the handlebar 22 is provided with a cycle computer 44, a first electric component operation device 46, and a second electric component operation device 48. The bicycle stopwatch 44, the first electric component operating device 46 and the second electric component operating device 48 form a control part of the wireless communication system 10, which controls the front suspension fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seatpost 20, the front Operation of the derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42. The bicycle 10 additionally includes many other components that are typically mounted on the bicycle, but it is not related to the wireless communication system 10 discussed herein.

As seen in FIG. 2, the first electric component operation device 46 includes a first manual operation input member SW1 and the second electric component operation device 48 includes a second manual operation input member SW2. The first manual operation input member SW1 and the second manual operation input member SW2 can be used to control one or two bicycle electric components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. At least one of the input members SW1 and SW2 can include a wireless communicator to transmit a wireless signal like a variable speed signal to a wireless communication unit like the present invention.

Here, the bicycle computer 44 includes a wireless communication unit (not shown) for wirelessly transmitting signals and data based on the operation signals from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48. And / or receive bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. Therefore, the wireless communication unit of the bicycle computer 44 is a two-way wireless communication unit, which uses a wireless receiver and a wireless transmitter for two-way wireless communication. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle stopwatch 44 includes a power line communication port 44a to which an electrical cord 44b is plugged, for transmitting control signals via the power line 44b using power line communication. To a wiring junction (not shown). Therefore, the bicycle computer 44 can be used for wireless communication and / or power line communication as needed and / or desired. Of course, in a pure wireless configuration, the communication between the bicycle stopwatch 44 and the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 does not require wires 44b.

The wireless control signal of the bicycle computer 44 can be a radio frequency (RF) signal or any other type of signal suitable for wireless communication as known in the bicycle field. It should be understood that the second wireless communication unit of the bicycle computer 44 can transmit signals at a special frequency and / or with an identifier like a special code to distinguish the wireless control signal from other wireless control signals. In this way, the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 can identify which control signals are executed and which control signals are to be executed. For example, the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42 can identify which control signals are upshift signals and which control signals are downshift signals. Therefore, the front derailleur 40 can ignore the control signal for the rear derailleur 42.

Also, although the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 are shown as being connected by control wires W1 and W2, it will be apparent from this disclosure that the first electrical component operating device Each of the device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 can include a wireless communication unit (not shown) that communicates directly with the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 or via a bicycle stopwatch 44 It communicates with bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. In the present invention, the wireless communication unit can be used for wireless communication with other devices such as a smartphone or a personal computer, for example, to update the firmware stored in the memory provided in at least one of the bicycle electrical components. .

The bicycle stopwatch 44 is programmed to selectively output wireless control signals to selectively control the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. More specifically, the bicycle stopwatch 44 includes a suspension adjustment program, a seat post adjustment program, and a shifting program stored in the memory. The bicycle stopwatch 44 is constructed so that the user can select a suspension adjustment mode, a seatpost adjustment mode, and a shifting mode. In the suspension adjustment mode, the operation signals output from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 are used by the bicycle stopwatch 44 based on the suspension of the bicycle stopwatch 44 stored in the memory. The suspension adjustment program selectively controls one or both of the front suspension fork 14 and the rear shock absorber 18. In the seatpost adjustment mode, the operation signals output from the first electric component operating device 46 and the second electric component operating device 48 are used by the bicycle stopwatch 44 based on the seatpost stored in the bicycle stopwatch 44 memory. Adjust the program to selectively control the adjustable seatpost 20. In the shift mode, the operation signals output from the first electric component operating device 46 and the second electric component operating device 48 are used by the bicycle stopwatch 44 based on the speed change program stored in the memory of the bicycle stopwatch 44. Selectively control one or both of the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42 Each.

Referring now to FIGS. 3 to 13, the front derailleur 40 will now be discussed in more detail. Basically, the front derailleur 40 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 50, a movable member 52, an electric actuation unit 54, and a wireless communication unit 56. Here, the movable member 52 includes a chain guide 52a. As seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, the chain guide 52 a is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 54 to connect the chain guide 52 a in the first (retracted) position and the second by the link group 57 (Extended) Move between positions. In addition, the front derailleur 40 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 58 which is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 54 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 54 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. The base member 58 is constructed to support the electric actuation unit 54. The base member 58 is constructed to support the chain guide 52a via the link group 57.

As seen in FIGS. 5 to 8, the cable line (power supply line) PLC1 has a first end removably connected to the electric actuation unit 54 to supply power from the power supply unit 38. The cable PLC1 has a second end removably connected to a wiring terminal (not shown) for receiving power and / or control signals via power line communication. When the wireless communication unit 56 is installed on the front derailleur 40 and wirelessly receives a control signal from the bicycle stopwatch 44, the cable PLC1 only supplies power to the electric actuation unit 54. However, when the wireless communication unit 56 is not installed or not in use, the cable PLC1 can be used to transmit control signals from the bicycle stopwatch 44 to the electric power via the electric wire 44b and wiring terminals (not shown) using power line communication. Actuating unit 54.

In the front derailleur 40, the support structure 50 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 54 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 56. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 56 includes a first casing 60. The electric actuation unit 54 includes a second housing 62. The second casing 62 is different from the first casing 60 (that is, the first casing 60 and the second casing 62 are separate and distinct members). The support structure 50 is disposed on at least one of the first case 60 and the second case 62. Here, the supporting structure 50 includes a mating portion 50 a (a protruding portion) for engaging the second housing 62 and / or the base member 58. The support structure 50 includes a first space 50 b formed between the base member 58 and the second housing 62 of the electric actuation unit 54, and the mating portion 50 a of the first housing 60 will be supported in the first space 50 b. As seen in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first housing 60 is constructed to be inserted into the first space 50 b.

As best seen in FIG. 12, the support structure 50 includes a first engaging structure 60a and a second engaging structure 58a that removably engages the first engaging structure 60a. In the front derailleur 40, a first fastening structure 60 a is provided on the first housing 60, and a second fastening structure 58 a is provided on the base member 58. Alternatively, the first engaging structure 60 a can be configured to engage a second engaging structure provided on the second housing 62 of the electric actuation unit 54. One of the first and second fastening structures 60a and 58a includes a latch, and the other of the first and second fastening structures 60a and 58a includes a latch. In the front derailleur 40, the first engaging structure 60a is a latch, and the second engaging structure 58a is a latch. In this way, the support structure 50 removably supports the wireless communication unit 56 to the front derailleur 40 (self-supporting) Car electrical components). Instead of or in addition to the snap-in connection, a screw and threaded hole type connection can be used to removably support the wireless communication unit 56 to the front derailleur 40.

9 to 11, the wireless communication unit 56 includes a pair of first electrical contacts 64. The wireless communication unit 56 further includes a wireless communication member 66 housed in the first casing 60. The first electrical contact 64 is electrically connected to the wireless communication member 66. The wireless communication member 66 is a printed circuit board on which a two-way wireless communication circuit is printed. Preferably, the printed circuit board of the wireless communication component 66 includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals. The wireless communication unit 56 further includes a pair of buffer members 68 for stabilizing the wireless communication members 66 in the first casing 60.

As seen in FIG. 12, the electric actuation unit 54 includes a pair of second electrical contacts 70. The second electrical contact 70 is constructed to be electrically connected to the first electrical contact 64 in a state where the first case 60 is provided in the first space 50b. In the front derailleur 40, the second electrical contact 70 is a spring-loaded contact. The second electrical contact 70 is provided on the connection surface 62a facing the insertion direction in which the first housing 60 is inserted into the first space 50b.

One of the wireless communication unit 56 and the electric actuation unit 54 includes a seal 72 that is constructed to surround the first electrical contact 64 and the second in a state where the first case 60 is attached to the second case 62. Electrical contacts 70. The seal 72 is an elastomer member in the form of an O-ring, which is provided on the attachment surface 60 b of the first housing 60 and surrounds the first electrical contact 64. Alternatively, the seal 72 can be mounted on the second housing 62. The second housing 62 of the electrical actuation unit 54 together with the second electrical contact 70 defines an electrical port 73, which receives A portion of the first housing 60 that defines the attachment surface 60b.

As seen in FIG. 13, the electric actuation unit 54 has a printed circuit board 74 and a first electrical port 76 electrically connected to the printed circuit board 74. The first electrical port 76 is configured to be removable and reattachable to an electrical connector of the connected cable PLC1. The second electrical contact 70 is also electrically connected to the printed circuit board 74. The electric actuation unit 54 further includes a controller 78 that is disposed on the printed circuit board 74. The controller 78 includes a central processing unit (CPU). Preferably, the electric actuation unit 54 further includes one or more storage devices, such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) device, a RAM (Random Access Memory) device, and / or a FLASH memory device.

As seen in FIG. 13, the electric actuation unit 54 includes an electric actuator 80, which is housed in the second housing 62. The electric actuator 80 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board 74. In the front derailleur 40, the electric actuator 80 is a reversible electric motor. The electric actuator 80 is constructed to actuate the movable member 52. The electric actuation unit 54 further includes a gear reduction unit 82 that is connected to the electric actuator 80 and transmits the rotary motion of the output shaft of the electric actuator 80 to the swing motion of the chain guide 52a via the link group 54. A position sensor (not shown) is provided to the gear reduction unit 82 to detect the amount of rotational movement output by the gear reduction unit 82. The printed circuit board 74 is provided with an actuator driver (not shown) for controlling the electric actuator 80 and a position detection circuit (not shown) for determining the amount of rotational movement output by the gear reduction unit 82. Position sensors, actuator (motor) drivers, and position detection circuits are well known in the bicycle field, so they will not be discussed here.

Referring now to FIGS. 14 and 15, the front derailleur 140 according to the second embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 140 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Basically, the front derailleur 140 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 150, a movable member 152, an electric actuation unit 154, and a wireless communication unit 156. Here, the front derailleur 140 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 158 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 154 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 154 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. In addition, the movable member 152 includes a chain guide 152a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 154 to similarly place the chain guide 152a in the first position and the second Move between positions.

Here, in the second embodiment, the front derailleur 140 is equivalent to the front derailleur 40 discussed above, except that the support structure 150 and the electric actuation unit 154 have been modified so that the wireless communication unit 156 is directly mounted to The electric actuation unit 154, and the wireless communication unit 156 includes a pair of cable lines PLC1 and PLC2 (power line communication lines), which are electrically connected to a printed circuit board of a wireless communication component (not shown) inside the wireless communication unit 156, and It is not an electrical contact of the wireless communication unit 56.

In the front derailleur 140, the support structure 150 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 154 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 156. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 156 includes a first case 160. The electric actuation unit 154 includes a second housing 162. Supporting structure 150 includes a mating portion Sub-150a (projecting portion) is used to engage the second casing 162. The supporting structure 150 includes a recessed portion 150b in which the mating portion 150a of the first housing 160 is to be supported. The depression 150 b is formed on the second case 162. In the front derailleur 140, the second housing 162 has a frame-facing surface 163 having a recess 150b. The frame-facing surface 163 is constructed to face the bicycle frame 12 in a state where the front derailleur 140 (ie, the bicycle electric assembly) is mounted to the bicycle frame 12.

The supporting structure 150 detachably supports the wireless communication unit 156 to the front derailleur 140 (electric bicycle assembly). Similar to the first embodiment, the supporting structure 150 includes a first engaging structure 160a and a second engaging structure 162a that removably engages the first engaging structure 160a. In the front derailleur 140, a first engaging structure 160a is disposed on the first casing 160, and a second engaging structure 162a is disposed on the second casing 162. In the front derailleur 140, the first engaging structure 160a is a latch, and the second engaging structure 162a is a latch. In this way, the support structure 150 removably supports the wireless communication unit 156 to the front derailleur 140 (electric bicycle assembly).

In the front derailleur 140, the wireless communication unit 156 includes a wireless communication member 166, which is housed in the first case 160. The wireless communication member 166 is a printed circuit board on which a two-way wireless communication circuit is printed. Preferably, the printed circuit board of the wireless communication component 166 includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals. The cables PLC1 and PLC2 of the wireless communication unit 156 are detachably connected to the printed circuit board of the wireless communication member 166. The cable PLC1 is constructed to be plugged into a wiring terminal (not shown), and the cable PLC1 is constructed to be plugged into an electric actuation unit 154 in port 176. In this manner, the power supply unit 38 supplies power to the electric actuation unit 154 and the wireless communication unit 156.

Although the wireless communication unit 156 includes the cable lines PLC1 and PLC2, it will be apparent from this disclosure that other wiring configurations are possible. Basically, the wireless communication unit 156 includes at least one of an electrical port (plug-in terminal) and a cable, which is disposed at the first case 160. Therefore, the electric actuation unit 154 includes at least one electric port, which is disposed at the second housing 162. This at least one electric port of the electric actuation unit 154 is constructed to constitute at least one of a electric port and a cable which are electrically connected to the wireless communication unit 156.

Referring now to FIGS. 16 and 17, a front derailleur 240 according to a first modification of the second embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 240 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Basically, the front derailleur 240 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 250, a movable member 252, an electric actuation unit 254, and a wireless communication unit 256. Here, the front derailleur 240 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 258 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 254 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 254 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. In addition, the movable member 252 includes a chain guide 252a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 254 to similarly place the chain guide 252a in the first position with the second Move between positions.

Here, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the front derailleur 240 is equivalent to the front derailleur 140 discussed above, except for a cable The PLC 2 can be detached from the terminals of the wireless communication unit 256 instead of being detachably connected to the printed circuit board of the wireless communication unit 156.

In the front derailleur 240, the support structure 250 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 254 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 256. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 256 includes a first case 260. The electric actuation unit 254 includes a second housing 262. The support structure 250 includes a mating portion 250 a (a protruding portion) for engaging the second housing 262. The supporting structure 250 includes a recess 250b in which the mating portion 250a of the first housing 260 is to be supported. The recess 250b is formed on the second case 262. In the front derailleur 240, the second housing 262 has a frame-facing surface 263 having a recess 250b. The frame-facing surface 263 is constructed to face the bicycle frame 12 in a state where the front derailleur 240 (ie, the bicycle electric assembly) is mounted to the bicycle frame 12.

The supporting structure 250 detachably supports the wireless communication unit 256 to the front derailleur 240 (electric bicycle assembly). Similar to the first embodiment, the supporting structure 250 includes a first engaging structure 260a and a second engaging structure 262a that removably engages the first engaging structure 260a. In the front derailleur 140, a first fastening structure 260a is disposed on the first casing 160, and a second fastening structure 262a is disposed on the second casing 262. In the front derailleur 240, the first engaging structure 260a is a latch, and the second engaging structure 262a is a latch. In this manner, the support structure 250 detachably supports the wireless communication unit 256 to the front derailleur 240 (electric bicycle assembly).

In the front derailleur 240, the wireless communication unit 256 includes a wireless communication member 266, which is housed in the first case 260. Wireless communication The communication member 266 is a printed circuit board on which a two-way wireless communication circuit is printed. Preferably, the printed circuit board of the wireless communication component 266 includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals. The cable PLC1 has a first end that is constructed to be plugged into a port 256a (plug-in terminal) of the wireless communication unit 256, and a second end that is constructed to be plugged into a wiring terminal. The cable PLC2 of the wireless communication unit 256 has a first end of a printed circuit board that is detachably connected to the wireless communication member 266 and a second one of the electrical ports 276 constructed to be plugged into the electric actuation unit 254 end. In this manner, the power supply unit 38 supplies power to the electric actuation unit 254 and the wireless communication unit 256.

Referring now to FIGS. 18 and 19, a front derailleur 340 according to a second modification of the second embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 340 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Basically, the front derailleur 340 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 350, a movable member 352 (ie, a chain guide), an electric actuation unit 354, and a wireless communication unit 356. Here, the front derailleur 340 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 358 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 354 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 354 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. In addition, the movable member 352 includes a chain guide 352a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 354 to similarly move the chain guide 352a in the first position to the second position similar to the first embodiment discussed above. Move between positions.

Here, in this embodiment, the front derailleur 340 is equivalent to The front derailleur 140 discussed above, except that the wiring configuration has been modified so that the cable PLC1 is plugged into the first electrical port 376 of the electric actuation unit 354, and the cable PLC2 is plugged into the electric actuation unit 354 in the second electrical port 373. The ports 373 and 376 are equivalent to the ports 73 and 76 of the first embodiment discussed above. Here, the cable PLC1 has a first end constructed to be plugged into the electric port 376 of the electric actuation unit 254, and a second end constructed to be plugged into a wiring terminal (not shown). . The cable PLC2 has a first end of a printed circuit board that is detachably connected to the wireless communication member 366, and a second end that is constructed to be plugged into the electric port 373 of the electric actuation unit 254. In this manner, the power supply unit 38 supplies power to the electric actuation unit 254 and the wireless communication unit 256 via the cable lines PLC1 and PLC2.

20 and 21, a front derailleur 440 according to a third modification of the second embodiment will now be discussed. However, in view of the similarity between the third modification of the second embodiment and the second embodiment, the following description will focus on differences from the second embodiment. The front derailleur 440 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Basically, the front derailleur 440 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 450, a movable member 452, an electric actuation unit 454, and a wireless communication unit 456. Here, the front derailleur 440 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 458 configured to mount the electric actuation unit 454 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 454 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 452 includes a chain guide 452a, It is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 454 to move the chain guide 452a between the first position and the second position similarly to the first embodiment discussed above.

In the front derailleur 440, the support structure 450 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 454 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 456. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 456 includes a first case 460. The electric actuation unit 454 includes a second housing 462. The support structure 450 includes a mating portion 450 a (a protruding portion) for engaging the second housing 462. The supporting structure 450 includes a recess 450b in which the mating portion 450a of the first housing 460 is to be supported. The depression 450b is formed on the second case 462. The support structure 450 detachably supports the wireless communication unit 456 to the front derailleur 440 (electric bicycle assembly).

Here, in a third modification of the second embodiment, the front derailleur 440 is equivalent to the front derailleur 340 discussed above, except that the wireless communication unit 456 is provided with a pair of spring-loaded first electrical contacts 464, And the electric actuation unit 454 is provided with a pair of exposed second electrical contacts 470. When the wireless communication unit 456 is mounted on the electric actuation unit 454, the exposed second electrical contact 470 is contacted by the spring-loaded first electrical contact 464.

A seal 472 is provided on the second housing 462 in the recess 450b to protect the electrical connection between the first electrical contact 464 and the second electrical contact 470 from contamination. The seal 472 is constructed to surround the first contact point 464 and the second contact point 470 in a state where the first case 460 is attached to the second case 462.

Referring now to FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the discussion according to the second A front derailleur 540 of a fourth modification of the embodiment. The front derailleur 540 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Basically, the front derailleur 540 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 550, a movable member 552 (ie, a chain guide), an electric actuation unit 554, and a wireless communication unit 556. Here, the front derailleur 540 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 558 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 554 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 554 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 552 includes a chain guide 552a, which is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 554, and similarly to the first embodiment discussed above, the chain guide 552a is in the first position and the second Move between positions.

In the front derailleur 540, the support structure 550 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 554 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 556. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 556 includes a first case 560. The electric actuation unit 554 includes a second housing 562. The supporting structure 550 includes a mating portion 550 a (a protruding portion) for engaging the second casing 562. The supporting structure 550 includes a recessed portion 550b in which the mating portion 550a of the first casing 560 is to be supported. The depression 550b is formed on the second case 562. The support structure 550 detachably supports the wireless communication unit 556 to the front derailleur 540 (electric bicycle assembly).

Here, in this embodiment, the front derailleur 540 is equivalent to the front derailleur 440 discussed above, except that the electric actuation unit 554 is provided with a cable 555, and the wireless communication unit 556 is provided with a removable and Attachable The electrical connection piece 557 cooperates with the electrical connection piece 555a of the cable 555 in a similar manner.

A seal 572 is provided on the second housing 562 in the recess 550b to protect the electrical connection between the electrical connection 555a and the electrical connection 557 from contamination. The seal 572 is constructed so as to surround the first and second electrical contacts of the electrical connector 555 a and the electrical connector 557 in a state where the first casing 560 is attached to the second casing 562.

24 and 25, a front derailleur 640 according to a third embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 640 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Basically, the front derailleur 640 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 650, a movable member 652 (ie, a chain guide), an electric actuation unit 654, and a wireless communication unit 656. Here, the front derailleur 640 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 658 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 654 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 654 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 652 includes a chain guide 652a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 654 to similarly move the chain guide 652a in the first position to the second position similar to the first embodiment discussed above. Move between positions.

In the front derailleur 640, the support structure 650 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 654 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 656. In particular, the wireless communication unit 656 includes a first case 660. The electric actuation unit 654 includes a second housing 662. Supporting structure 650 includes a mating portion Sub-650a (projecting portion) is used to engage the second casing 662. The support structure 650 includes a second space 650 b formed in the second casing 662 of the electric actuation unit 654 to receive the mating portion 650 a of the first casing 660. The first case 660 is constructed to be inserted into the second space 650b. The supporting structure 650 detachably supports the wireless communication unit 656 to the front derailleur 640 (electric bicycle assembly). In this embodiment, the first housing 660 can be omitted, and the second housing 662 can be a first housing of the wireless communication unit 656 that houses the wireless communication member 666 as an integral component.

The wireless communication unit 656 includes a plurality of first electrical contacts 664, which are disposed on the first casing 660. The electric actuation unit 654 includes a plurality of second electric contacts 670 which are disposed inside the second space 650b. The second electrical contact 670 is constructed to make electrical contact with the first electrical contact 664 in a state where the first housing 660 is disposed in the second space 650b.

The second housing 662 includes a covering member 671 that is constructed to close the opening 650c of the second space 650b. Here, the cover 671 is hingedly mounted to the second case 662 between the closed position and the open position. The covering member 671 is provided with a latch that engages the buckle of the second housing 662, so that the covering member 671 is held in the closed position by a snap connection. The electric actuation unit 654 includes a sealing member 672 configured to seal an interface between the surrounding opening 650c of the second casing 662 and the covering member 671 in a state where the covering member 671 closes the opening 650c.

Therefore, the covering member 671 is constructed to cover the second electrical contact 670 provided on the second housing 662 when the first electrical contact 664 of the wireless communication unit 656 is removed from the second electrical contact 670. . In this way, cover The cover 671 protects the second electrical contact 670 in a case where the wireless communication unit 656 is not used (that is, when the electrical wiring communication system is used).

Referring now to FIG. 26, a front derailleur 740 according to a fourth embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 740 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Here, the front derailleur 740 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a power supply unit 738 and a power supply bracket 739. In the front derailleur 740, the support structure 750 is defined by a power supply unit 738 and a power supply bracket 739. Therefore, in the front derailleur 740, when the current derailleur 740 is mounted to the bicycle frame 12, power is not supplied by the power supply unit 38.

Basically, the front derailleur 740 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a movable member 752, an electric actuation unit 754, and a wireless communication unit 756. Here, the front derailleur 740 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 758 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 754 to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 754 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. In addition, the movable member 752 includes a chain guide 752a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 754 to similarly place the chain guide 752a in the first position and the second Move between positions. The support structure 750 (ie, the power supply unit 738 and the power supply bracket 739) supports the wireless communication unit 756 on the bicycle frame 12.

In the front derailleur 740, the wireless communication unit 756 includes a first housing 760 for receiving the wireless communication component 766. The electric actuation unit 754 includes a second housing 762. The wireless communication unit 756 is similar to the above The wireless communication unit 56 in question is that the wireless communication unit 756 is plugged into the recess of the power supply unit 738 to be electrically connected to the electric actuation unit 754. The first case 760 and the power supply unit 738 have snap-fit connections similar to the first embodiment to hold the first case 760 in the recess of the power supply unit 738. In this manner, the first case 760 is constructed to be detachably supported in the power supply unit 738.

As mentioned above, the wireless communication unit 756 is similar to the wireless communication unit 56 discussed above, and therefore, the wireless communication unit 756 includes a wireless communication member 766 and a first electrical contact (not shown). Since the wireless communication unit 756 is supported by the power supply unit 738, the power supply unit 738 is constructed to accommodate the wireless communication component 766. In this embodiment, the first casing 760 can be omitted, and the casing of the power supply bracket can be the first casing of the wireless communication unit 756 as an integrated component, which can accommodate the wireless communication member 66.

The power supply unit 738 is constructed to supply power to the electric actuation unit 754 via the cable PLC1. The cable PLC1 also uses power line communication to provide control signals from the wireless communication unit 756 to the electric actuation unit 754. The power supply bracket 739 is constructed to mount the power supply unit 738 to the front derailleur 740 (electric bicycle assembly). The power supply bracket 739 as a supporting structure in this embodiment is also constructed to support the wireless communication unit 756 on the front derailleur 740 (electric bicycle assembly). In other words, the power supply bracket 739 constitutes the support structure 750 in this embodiment. The front derailleur 740 is basically equivalent to the front derailleur 40, except that the wireless communication unit 756 is now supported by the battery holder 739, and the electric actuation unit 754 Used power and control signals are supplied via power line PLC1 using power line communication.

The front derailleur 740 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a fastener F, which is constructed to fix the base member 758 to the bicycle frame 12. The power supply bracket 739 includes a mounting portion 739 a which is constructed to be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 by a fastener F. Therefore, the power supply bracket 739 is fixed to the bicycle frame 12 by the fastener F together with the base member 758.

The electric actuation unit 754 includes at least one electric port 776 disposed at the second housing 762. The power supply unit 738 includes at least one of an electric port and a cable (ie, electric port 777). One end of the cable PLC1 is plugged into a port 776 of the electric actuation unit 754, and the other end of the cable PLC1 is plugged into a port 777 of the power supply unit 738. The cable PLC1 receives both power from the power supply unit 738 and data (control signals) from the wireless communication unit 756 via the port 777. Alternatively, one or both ends of the cable PLC1 can be detachably connected between the power supply unit 738 and the electric actuation unit 754.

Referring now to FIG. 27, a front derailleur 840 according to a fourth embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 840 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. Here, the front derailleur 840 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a power supply unit 838 and a power supply bracket 839. Therefore, in the front derailleur 840, when the current derailleur 840 is mounted to the bicycle frame 12, the power is not supplied by the power Unit 38 is supplied.

Basically, the front derailleur 840 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a movable member 852, an electric actuation unit 854, and a wireless communication unit 856. Here, the front derailleur 840 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 858 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 854 to the bicycle frame 12. In the front derailleur 840, the base member 858 is a hinged clamp that is attached to the seat tube of the bicycle frame 12. In addition, the movable member 852 includes a chain guide 852a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 854, and similar to the first embodiment discussed above, the chain guide 852a is in the first position and the second Move between positions.

In the front derailleur 840, the support structure 850 is defined by a power supply bracket 839. Here, the wireless communication unit 856 includes a first casing 860 for receiving the wireless communication component 866. The electric actuation unit 854 includes a second housing 862. The wireless communication unit 856 is similar to the wireless communication unit 56 discussed above in that the wireless communication unit 856 is plugged into the recess of the power supply bracket 839 to be electrically connected to the electric actuation unit 854. The recess of the first casing 860 and the power supply bracket 839 of the wireless communication unit 856 is similar to the first embodiment and has a snap connection to hold the first casing 860 in the recess of the power supply bracket 839. In this manner, the first case 860 is constructed to be detachably supported on the power supply bracket 839. Alternatively, the wireless communication member 866 is detachably housed in a power supply bracket that is considered to be the first housing of the wireless communication unit 856.

As mentioned above, the wireless communication unit 856 is similar to the wireless communication unit 56 discussed above, and thus includes a wireless communication component 866 And a first electrical contact (not shown). Since the wireless communication unit 856 is supported by the housing of the power supply bracket 839, the power supply bracket 839 is constructed to accommodate the wireless communication member 866.

The power supply unit 838 is constructed to supply power to the electric actuation unit 854 via the cable PLC1. The cable PLC1 also uses power line communication to provide control signals from the wireless communication unit 856 to the electric actuation unit 854. The power supply bracket 839 is constructed to mount the power supply unit 838 to the front derailleur 840 (electric bicycle assembly). The power supply bracket 839 as a supporting structure in this embodiment is also constructed to support the wireless communication unit 856 to the front derailleur 840 (electric bicycle assembly). In other words, the power supply bracket 839 constitutes a support structure in this embodiment. The front derailleur 840 is basically equivalent to the front derailleur 40, except that the wireless communication unit 856 is now supported by the battery holder 839, and the power and control signals for the electric actuation unit 854 are supplied using power line communication via the cable PLC1 .

The power supply bracket 839 includes a pair of third contacts 865. The power supply unit 838 includes a pair of fourth contacts 867 that are constructed to electrically contact the third contact 865 in a state where the power supply unit 838 is mounted to the power supply bracket 839.

The electric actuation unit 854 includes at least one electric port 876 disposed at the second housing 862. The power supply unit 838 includes at least one of an electric port and a cable (ie, electric port 877). One end of the cable PLC1 is plugged into the port 876 of the electric actuation unit 854, and the other end of the cable PLC1 is plugged into the port 877 of the power supply unit 838 in. The cable PLC1 receives both power from the power supply unit 838 and data (control signals) from the wireless communication unit 856 via the port 877. Alternatively, one or both ends of the cable PLC1 can be detachably connected between the power supply unit 838 and the electric actuation unit 854. All features in one to four embodiments can be combined if needed and / or desired.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 2, 28, and 29, the rear derailleur 42 according to the first embodiment will now be discussed. As seen in FIG. 1, the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the rear rocker arm 16. Here, although the bicycle stopwatch 44 is set to the shift mode, one or both of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48 are based on a speed change program stored in the memory of the bicycle stopwatch 44. Can be used to control the rear derailleur 42.

Basically, the rear derailleur 42 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 950, a movable member 952, an electric actuation unit 954, and a wireless communication unit 956. Here, the rear derailleur 42 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 958 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 954 to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 952 includes a chain guide 952a that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 954 to move the chain guide 952a between a first position and a second position.

Here, the electric actuation unit 954 and the wireless communication unit 956 are detachably coupled together using the same snap connection as the user of the front derailleur 440. In fact, the wireless communication unit 956 is equivalent to the wireless communication unit 456 discussed above. Therefore, the wireless communication units 456 and 956 are interchangeable. The wireless communication unit 956 is constructed to be detachably supported on the An additional bicycle electric component (for example, a front derailleur 440) different from the rear derailleur 42 (the bicycle electric component). Likewise, the wireless communication unit 456 is constructed to be detachably supported on an additional bicycle electric component (for example, the rear derailleur 42) different from the front derailleur 440 (the bicycle electric component).

The electric actuation unit 954 is the same as the electric actuation unit 54 described above, except that the electric actuation unit 954 is suitable for the configuration of the rear derailleur 42. Regarding the electric actuation unit 954 and the wireless communication unit 956, in view of the structural similarity between the rear derailleur 42 and the front derailleur 440, the electric actuation unit 954 and the wireless communication unit 956 of the rear derailleur 42 will not Will be discussed or illustrated in more detail.

Referring now to FIGS. 30 and 31, a rear derailleur 42 ′ according to a modification of the rear derailleur 42 will now be discussed. Basically, the rear derailleur 42 '(electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 950', a movable member 952 ', an electric actuation unit 954', and a wireless communication unit 956 '. Here, the rear derailleur 42 ′ (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 958 ′, which is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 954 ′ to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 952 'includes a chain guide 952a' operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 954 'to move the chain guide 952a' between the first position and the second position.

Here, the electric actuation unit 954 'and the wireless communication unit 956' are removably coupled together using a hinged cover 971 '. Here, the hinged cover 971 'is hingedly mounted to the second case 962' between the closed position and the open position. The hinged cover 971 'is provided with a latch which engages the latch of the second housing 962', so that the hinged cover 971 'is connected by a buckle It is held in the closed position. The rear derailleur 42 'uses a cover 971' that is hinged to the user of the front derailleur 640. In fact, the wireless communication unit 956 'is equivalent to the wireless communication unit 656 discussed above. Therefore, the wireless communication units 656 and 956 'are interchangeable. The wireless communication unit 956 'is constructed to be removably supported on an additional bicycle electric component (for example, the front derailleur 640) different from the rear derailleur 42' (electric bicycle component). Likewise, the wireless communication unit 656 'is constructed to be detachably supported on an additional bicycle electric component (for example, the rear derailleur 42') different from the front derailleur 640 (electric bicycle electric component).

The electric actuation unit 954 'is the same as the electric actuation unit 54 described above, except that the electric actuation unit 954' is suitable for the configuration of the rear derailleur 42 '. Regarding the electric actuation unit 954 'and the wireless communication unit 956', in view of the structural similarity between the rear derailleur 42 'and the front derailleur 640, the electric actuation unit 954' and the wireless The communication unit 956 'will not be discussed or illustrated in more detail.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 32, and 33, the adjustable seatpost 20 according to the first embodiment will now be discussed. As seen in FIG. 1, the adjustable seatpost 20 is mounted to the seat tube of the main frame 12. Here, although the bicycle stopwatch 44 is set to the seatpost adjustment mode, one or both of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48 can be used in the memory of the bicycle stopwatch 44. The stored shift pattern controls the adjustable seatpost 20.

Basically, the adjustable seatpost 20 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support member 1050, a movable member 1052 (e.g., a valve), an electric Power unit 1054 and wireless communication unit 1056. Here, the adjustable seatpost 20 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 1058 that is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 1054 to the bicycle frame 12.

In the adjustable seatpost 20, the support structure 1050 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 1054 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 1056. In particular, the wireless communication unit 1056 includes the first housing 1060 forming the first part of the support structure 1050 in the same manner as the wireless communication unit 456, and the electric actuation unit 1054 includes the second housing in the same manner as the wireless communication unit 462体 1062.

Here, the electric actuation unit 1054 and the wireless communication unit 1056 are detachably coupled together using the same snap connection as the user of the front derailleur 440. In fact, the wireless communication unit 1056 is equivalent to the wireless communication units 456 and 956 discussed above. Therefore, the wireless communication units 456, 956, and 1056 are interchangeable.

Referring now to FIGS. 34 and 35, the adjustable seatpost 20 ′ according to a modification of the adjustable seatpost 20 will now be discussed. Basically, the adjustable seatpost 20 '(electric bicycle assembly) includes a support member 1050', a movable member 1052 '(e.g., a valve), an electric actuation unit 1054', and a wireless communication unit 1056 '. Here, the adjustable seatpost 20 ′ (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 1058 ′, which is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 1054 ′ to the bicycle frame 12.

In the adjustable seatpost 20, the support structure 1050 'is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 1054' and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 1056 '. In particular, the wireless communication unit 1056 'communicates with the wireless communication unit. 656 includes the first housing 1060 'forming the first part of the support structure 1050' in the same manner, and the electric actuation unit 1054 'includes the second housing 1062' in the same manner as the wireless communication unit 662 '.

Here, the electric actuation unit 1054 'and the wireless communication unit 1056' are detachably coupled together using a hinged cover 1071 '. Here, the hinged cover 1071 'is hingedly mounted to the second housing 1062' between the closed position and the open position. The hinged cover 1071 'is provided with a latch which engages the latch of the second housing 1062', so that the hinged cover 1071 'is held in the closed position by a snap connection. The rear derailleur 42 'uses a cover 1071' that is hinged to the user of the front derailleur 640. In fact, the wireless communication unit 1056 'is equivalent to the wireless communication units 656 and 956' discussed above. Therefore, the wireless communication units 656, 956 'and 1056' are interchangeable.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 36 and 37, the rear shock absorber 18 according to the first embodiment will now be discussed. As seen in FIG. 1, a rear suspension 18 is installed between the main frame 12 and the rear rocker arm 16. Here, although the bicycle stopwatch 44 is set to the suspension adjustment mode, one or both of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48 are based on the memory stored in the memory of the bicycle stopwatch 44. A shift pattern can be used to control the rear suspension 18.

Basically, the rear shock absorber 18 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support member 1150, a movable member 1152 (eg, a valve), an electric actuation unit 1154, and a wireless communication unit 1156. Here, the rear shock absorber 18 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 1158, which is constructed to electrically The moving unit 1154 is mounted to the bicycle frame 12.

In the rear shock absorber 18, the support structure 1150 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 1154 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 1156. In particular, the wireless communication unit 1156 includes a first housing 1160 forming a first part of the support structure 1150 in the same manner as the wireless communication unit 456, and the electric actuation unit 1154 includes a second housing in the same manner as the wireless communication unit 462体 1162.

Here, the electric actuating unit 1154 and the wireless communication unit 1156 are detachably coupled together using the same snap connection as the user of the front derailleur 440. In fact, the wireless communication unit 1156 is equivalent to the wireless communication units 456, 956, and 1056 discussed above. Therefore, the wireless communication units 456, 956, 1056, and 1156 are interchangeable.

Referring now to FIGS. 38 and 39, a rear shock absorber 18 ′ according to a modification of the rear shock absorber 18 will now be discussed. Basically, the rear shock absorber 18 '(electric bicycle assembly) includes a support member 1150', a movable member 1152 '(e.g., a valve), an electric actuation unit 1154', and a wireless communication unit 1156 '. Here, the rear shock absorber 18 ′ (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 1158 ′, which is constructed to mount the electric actuation unit 1154 ′ to the bicycle frame 12.

In the rear shock absorber 18, the support structure 1150 'is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 1154' and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 1156 '. In particular, the wireless communication unit 1156 'includes a first housing 1160' forming a first part of the support structure 1150 'in the same manner as the wireless communication unit 656, and the electric actuation unit 1154' communicates with the wireless communication unit 662 ' The same manner includes the second housing 1162.

Here, the electric actuation unit 1154 'and the wireless communication unit 1156' are detachably coupled together using a hinged cover 1171 '. Here, the hinged cover 1171 'is hingedly mounted to the second housing 1162' between the closed position and the open position. The hinged cover 1171 'is provided with a latch that engages the latch of the second housing 1162', so that the hinged cover 1171 'is held in the closed position by a snap connection. The rear derailleur 42 'uses a cover 1071' that is hinged to the user of the front derailleur 640. In fact, the wireless communication unit 1056 'is equivalent to the wireless communication units 656, 956', and 1156 'discussed above. Therefore, the wireless communication units 656, 956 ', 1056', and 1156 'are interchangeable.

Referring now to FIGS. 40 to 49, a front derailleur 1240 according to another embodiment will now be discussed. The front derailleur 1240 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the front derailleur 40 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. The front derailleur 1240 can receive control signals from one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48 wirelessly or using power line communication. The basic operation of the front derailleur 1240 is equivalent to that of the front derailleur 40.

The front derailleur 1240 is substantially equivalent to the front derailleur 40, except that the power supply connection has been modified and the wireless communication unit installation structure has been modified. In view of the similarity between the front derailleurs 40 and 1240, the structure of the front derailleur 1240 that is substantially the same as or equivalent to the corresponding structure of the front derailleur 40 will not be discussed here for the sake of brevity.

Basically, the front derailleur 1240 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 1250, a movable member 1252, an electric actuation unit 1254, and a wireless communication unit 1256. The movable member 1252 is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 1254 to move the movable member 1252 in a first (retracted) position and a second (extended) position by a link set 1257. Here, the front derailleur 1240 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 1258 which is constructed to support the electric actuation unit 1254 relative to the bicycle frame 12. Alternatively, the electric actuation unit 1254 can be mounted directly to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 1252 includes a chain guide 1252a to move the chain guide 1252a between the first position and the second position similarly to the first embodiment discussed above. Therefore, the base member 1258 is also constructed to support the chain guide 1252a with respect to the bicycle frame 12.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 42. The cable (power supply line) PLC is directly connected (ie, plugged in) to the electric actuation unit 1254 (see FIG. 42), or is directly connected (ie, plugged in) to the wireless Communication unit 1256 (see Figure 40). In particular, the cable (power supply line) PLC has a first end that is removably connected to the electric actuation unit 1254 to supply power from a power supply unit (for example, the power supply unit 38 of FIG. 1). . Similar to the first embodiment, the cable PLC has a second end that is removably connected to a wiring terminal (not shown) for receiving power and / or control signals via power line communication. When the wireless communication unit 1256 is installed on the front derailleur 1240 and wirelessly receives a control signal from one or both of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48, A cable PLC can be used to supply power only to the electric actuation unit 1254. However, when the wireless communication unit 1256 is not installed or used, a cable PLC can be used to use power line communication to control signals from one of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48. Or both are transmitted to the electric actuation unit 1254. However, even when the wireless communication unit 1256 is installed on the front derailleur 1240, the cable PLC can be used to supply power to the electric actuation unit 1254, and to transmit power from the first electric component operating device 46 and the second Control signals for one or both of the component operating devices 48. In such a case, the wireless communication unit 1256 can be used for wireless communication with other devices such as a smartphone or a personal computer, for example, to update a memory stored in at least one of the bicycle electrical components. The firmware.

In the front derailleur 1240, the support structure 1250 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 1254 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 1256. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 1256 includes a first case 1260. The electric actuation unit 1254 includes a second housing 1262. The second case 1262 is different from the first case 1260 (that is, the first case 1260 and the second case 62 are separate and distinct members). The support structure 1250 is disposed on at least one of the first case 1260 and the second case 1262. Here, the supporting structure 1250 includes a mating portion 1250a (a protruding portion) for engaging the second housing 1262. The supporting structure 1250 includes a first space 1250b formed by the second housing 1262 of the electric actuation unit 1254, and a mating portion 1250a of the first housing 1260 will be supported in the first space 1250b.

Referring now to FIGS. 45 to 49, the wireless communication unit 1256 includes an electrical connector 1264 that is constructed to be plugged into a second housing 1262 of the electrical actuation unit 1254. Here, the electrical connector 1264 is an electrical male plug connector like an SD50 male electrical connector. The wireless communication unit 1256 further includes a wireless communication member 1266 that is housed in the first case 1260. The electrical connector 1264 is electrically connected to the wireless communication member 1266. The wireless communication component 1266 includes a printed circuit board on which a two-way wireless communication circuit is printed. Preferably, the printed circuit board of the wireless communication component 1266 includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

As seen in FIGS. 46 and 47, the wireless communication unit 1256 includes at least one electrical port 1268, which is constructed to be connected to a cable PLC (see FIG. 42). Here, port 1268 is an electrical socket or port like an SD50 electrical socket. In this manner, the wireless communication unit 1256 can receive power from a power supply unit (for example, the power supply unit 38 of FIG. 1).

As seen in FIGS. 42 to 44, the electric actuation unit 1254 includes at least one electrical port 1270 that is constructed to form an electrical connector 1264 connected to the wireless communication unit 1256. The electrical port 1270 is constructed to be electrically connected to the electrical connector 1264 in a case where the first housing 1260 is provided in the first space 1250b. Here, the port 1270 is an electrical socket or port like an SD50 electrical socket. Therefore, in this embodiment, the electrical connector 1264 cooperates with the electrical port 1270 to establish an electrical connection between the electrical actuation unit 1254 and the wireless communication unit 1256. In addition, this cooperative connection between the electric actuation unit 1254 and the wireless communication unit 1256 keeps the wireless communication unit at the electrical Moving unit 1254.

At least one electric port 1270 of the electric actuation unit 1254 is constructed to be selectively connected to a cable PLC when the electric connection 1264 of the wireless communication unit 1256 is disconnected from at least one electric port 1270 of the electric actuation unit 1254.

As seen in FIGS. 40, 42 and 46, the wireless communication unit 1256 electrical connector 1264 is constructed to be connected to the electrical port 1270 of the electrical actuation unit 1254 in the first connection direction D1, and the electrical power of the wireless communication unit 1256 is The port 1268 is constructed to be connected to the cable PLC in a second connection direction D2 with a different first connection direction D1. In the illustrated embodiment, the first connection direction D1 is perpendicular to the second connection direction D2. At least one electrical port of the electric actuation unit 1254 and at least one electrical port 1268 of the wireless communication unit 1256 have the same electrical connector mating structure. In this way, the cable PLC can be selectively plugged into the electric port of the electric actuation unit 1254 or the electric port 1268 of the wireless communication unit 1256. Although in the embodiment shown here, the cable PLC is plugged into the electrical port 1268 of the wireless communication unit 1256, it will be apparent from this disclosure that the cable PLC can be in the first housing 1260 of the wireless communication unit 1256. The middle is directly wired to the wireless communication member 1266. In other words, the wireless communication unit 1256 includes at least one of an electrical port and a cable, which is disposed at the first casing 1260. Here, in the illustrated embodiment, the wireless communication unit 1256 includes a cover 1271 which is removably coupled to the first casing 1260 for selectively covering the first casing 1260. At least one electrical port 1268 (ie, SD50 female electrical socket). In this way, the SD50 female electrical outlet is in When the cable PLC is not plugged into port 1268, it can be covered for waterproof and dustproof.

As seen in FIG. 44, the electric actuation unit 1254 includes an electric actuator 1280 and a gear reduction unit 1282, which are housed in a second housing 1262. The electric actuator 1280 is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (not shown), which has the same function as the printed circuit board 74 of the first embodiment. In the front derailleur 1240, the electric actuator 1280 is a reversible electric motor. The electric actuator 1280 is constructed to actuate the movable member 1252 in the same manner as the first embodiment. A position sensor (not shown) is provided to the gear reduction unit 1282 to detect the amount of rotational movement output by the gear reduction unit 1282. The printed circuit board of the electric actuation unit 1254 is provided with an actuator driver (not shown) for controlling the electric actuator 1280, and a position detection circuit for determining the amount of rotational motion output by the gear reduction unit 1282. Position sensors, actuator (motor) drives are well known in the bicycle field, so they will not be discussed here.

Referring now to FIGS. 50 to 56, a rear derailleur 1342 according to another embodiment will now be discussed. The rear derailleur 1342 can be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 instead of the rear derailleur 42 so as to be operated by one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48. The rear derailleur 1342 can receive control signals from one or both of the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric component operation device 48 wirelessly or using power line communication. The basic operation of the rear derailleur 1342 is equivalent to that of the rear derailleur 42.

The rear derailleur 1342 is substantially equivalent to the rear derailleur 42 except that The power supply connection has been modified, and the wireless communication unit installation structure has been modified. In view of the similarity between the rear derailleurs 42 and 1342, the structure of the rear derailleur 1342 that is substantially the same as or equivalent to the corresponding structure of the rear derailleur 42 will not be discussed here for the sake of simplicity.

Basically, the rear derailleur 1342 (electric bicycle assembly) includes a support structure 1350, a movable member 1352, an electric actuation unit 1354, and a wireless communication unit 1356. The movable member 1352 is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 1354 to move the movable member 1352 in a first (retracted) position and a second (extended) position by a link set 1257. Here, the rear derailleur 1342 (electric bicycle assembly) further includes a base member 1358 that is constructed to support the electric actuation unit 1354 relative to the bicycle frame 12. Also, the movable member 1352 includes a chain guide 1352a to move the chain guide 1352a between the first position and the second position similarly to the rear derailleur 42 discussed above. Therefore, the base member 1358 is also constructed to support the chain guide 1352a with respect to the bicycle frame 12.

In this embodiment, similar to the front derailleur 1240, the cable (power supply line) PLC can be directly connected (ie, plugged in) to the electric actuation unit 1354, or directly connected to (Ie, plugged in) a wireless communication unit 1356 (see FIG. 50). In particular, the cable (power supply line) PLC has a first end that is removably connected to the electric actuation unit 1354 to supply power from a power supply unit (for example, the power supply unit 38 of FIG. 1). . Similar to the rear derailleur 42, the cable PLC has a second end that is removably connected to a wiring terminal (not shown) for receiving power and / or control via power line communication System signal. When the wireless communication unit 1356 is installed on the rear derailleur 1342 and wirelessly receives control signals from one or both of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48, the cable PLC can Used to supply power only to the electric actuation unit 1354. However, when the wireless communication unit 1356 is not installed or used, a cable PLC can be used to use power line communication to control signals from one of the first electrical component operation device 46 and the second electrical component operation device 48. Or both are transmitted to the electric actuation unit 1354. However, even when the wireless communication unit 1356 is installed on the rear derailleur 1342, the cable PLC can be used to supply electric power to the electric actuation unit 1354, and to transmit power from the first electric component operation device 46 and the second electric Control signals for one or both of the component operating devices 48. In such a case, the wireless communication unit 1356 can be used for wireless communication with other devices such as a smartphone or a personal computer, for example, to update a memory stored in at least one of the bicycle electrical components. The firmware.

In the rear derailleur 1342, the support structure 1350 is partially defined by the electric actuation unit 1354 and partially defined by the wireless communication unit 1356. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 1356 includes a first case 1360. The electric actuation unit 1354 includes a second housing 1362. Here, the supporting structure 1350 includes a mating portion 1350a (a protruding portion) for engaging the second housing 1362. The support structure 1350 includes a first space 1350b formed by the second housing 1362 of the electric actuation unit 1354, and a mating portion 1350a of the first housing 1360 will be supported in the first space 1350b. The first housing 1360 further includes a flexible hook 1363, It assists in supporting and holding the first housing 1360 on the second housing 1362. Therefore, the flexible hook 1363 is part of the support structure 1350. Here, the flexible hook 1363 engages the edge or the notch of the second housing 1362 via the buckle while the fitting portion 1350a (protruding portion) is inserted into the first space 1350b of the second housing 1362.

Referring now to FIGS. 53 to 56, the wireless communication unit 1356 includes an electrical connector 1364 that is constructed to be plugged into a second housing 1362 of the electrical actuation unit 1354. Here, the electrical connector 1364 is an electrical male plug connector like an SD50 male electrical connector. Similar to the wireless communication unit 1256 discussed above, the wireless communication unit 1356 further includes a wireless communication component, which is housed in the first housing 1360. The electrical connector 1364 is electrically connected to a wireless communication member. The wireless communication component includes a printed circuit board on which a two-way wireless communication circuit is printed. Preferably, the printed circuit board of the wireless communication component includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

As seen in FIG. 56, the wireless communication unit 1356 includes at least one electrical port 1368, which is constructed to be connected to a cable PLC (see FIG. 42). Here, port 1368 is an electrical socket or port like an SD50 electrical socket. In this manner, the wireless communication unit 1356 can receive power from a power supply unit (for example, the power supply unit 38 of FIG. 1).

As seen in FIGS. 42 to 44, the electric actuation unit 1354 includes at least one electrical port 1370 that is constructed as an electrical connector 1364 that is connected to the wireless communication unit 1356. The electric port 1370 is constructed to be an electrical connector in a case where the first housing 1360 is provided in the first space 1350b. 1364 electrical connection. Here, the electrical port 1370 is an electrical socket or port like an SD50 electrical socket. Therefore, in this embodiment, the electrical connector 1364 cooperates with the electrical port 1370 to establish an electrical connection between the electrical actuation unit 1354 and the wireless communication unit 1356. In addition, this cooperative connection between the electric actuation unit 1354 and the wireless communication unit 1356 keeps the wireless communication unit on the electric actuation unit 1354.

At least one electric port 1370 of the electric actuation unit 1354 is constructed to be selectively connected to a cable PLC when the electric connection 1364 of the wireless communication unit 1356 is disconnected from at least one electric port 1370 of the electric actuation unit 1354. In this way, the cable PLC can be selectively plugged into the electric port of the electric actuation unit 1354 or the electric port 1368 of the wireless communication unit 1356. Although in the embodiment shown here, the cable PLC is plugged into the electrical port 1368 of the wireless communication unit 1356, it will be apparent from this disclosure that the cable PLC can be in the first housing 1360 of the wireless communication unit 1356. The middle is directly wired to the wireless communication member 1366. In other words, the wireless communication unit 1356 includes at least one of an electrical port and a cable, which is disposed at the first housing 1360.

Although only selected embodiments are shown for the front derailleur, the rear derailleur, the adjustable seatpost, and the bicycle suspension device, it will be apparent from this disclosure that the features and The variations shown can be applied to each of the front derailleur, rear derailleur, adjustable seatpost, and bicycle suspension. Also, although the depiction of the front suspension fork does not show the removable wireless communication unit with the present invention, it will be apparent from this disclosure that the features and variations of each of the illustrated embodiments are illustrated Can be applied before Hanging fork.

As used herein, the term "wireless communication unit" includes a transceiver or a transmitter-receiver and is intended to be any device or device (separate or combined) capable of transmitting and receiving wireless signals. The wireless signal includes information about the controlled Variable speed signals or controls, commands or other signals or firmware for some functions of the component.

In understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives are used herein as open-ended terms that define the appearance of said features, elements, components, groups, wholes, and / or steps, It does not exclude other unrecited features, elements, components, groups, wholes, and / or steps. The above also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the words "including", "having" and their derivatives. Also, "component," "section," "section," "component," or "element" when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single component or a plurality of components, unless stated otherwise.

As used herein, the following directional terms "frame-facing side", "non-frame-facing side", "forward", "backward", "front", "rear", "up", "down", "Above", "below", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "side", "upright", "horizontal", "vertical" or "transverse" and other similar directivity Terms refer to those directions for bicycles in upright and riding positions equipped with bicycle electrical components. Therefore, these directional terms as used to describe a bicycle control device should be interpreted relative to a bicycle equipped with a bicycle control device in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface. The terms "left" and "right" are used to indicate "right" when viewed from the rear of the bicycle and referred to from the right, and to refer to the left when viewed from the rear of the bicycle Indicate "left" as usual.

Also, it will be understood that, although the terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, for example, the first element discussed above may be used to be referred to as the second element, and vice versa, without departing from the teachings of the present invention. The terms "attached" and "attached" as used herein encompass: the configuration of a component that is directly secured to another component by directly fixing the component to another component; The intermediate member is then fixed to the configuration of the other element so that the element is indirectly secured to the configuration of the other element; and one element is integrally formed with the other element (that is, one element is essentially a part of another element) Its configuration. This definition also applies to words with similar meanings, such as: "joined", "connected", "coupled", "installed", "adhered", "fixed" and their derivatives. Finally, the terms "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately" as used herein mean the amount of variation of the modified term so that the final result does not change significantly.

Although only selected embodiments have been chosen to depict the invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the scope of the accompanying patent application, Can make various changes and modifications. For example, unless specifically stated otherwise, the size, shape, location, or orientation of the various components can be changed as needed and / or desired as long as such changes do not materially affect their intended function. Unless specifically stated otherwise, components shown as directly connected or in contact with each other can have an intermediate placed between them Structure as long as these changes do not materially affect their intended function. The function of one element can be performed by two elements, and vice versa, unless specifically stated otherwise. The structure and functions of one embodiment can be adopted in another embodiment. All advantages need not be present in a particular embodiment at the same time. Each feature (either alone or in combination with other features) specific to the prior art should also be considered as a separate description of the applicant's further invention, including the structural and / or functional concepts implemented by such features. Therefore, the foregoing description of the embodiments according to the present invention is provided only for illustration, and is not intended to limit the purpose of the present invention. The present invention is defined by the scope of the accompanying patent applications and their equivalents.

Claims (38)

An electric bicycle assembly includes: a wireless communication unit including a first casing and a wireless communication member accommodated in the first casing; a movable member; an electric actuation unit including a second casing and accommodated in An electric actuator in the second casing, the electric actuator being constructed to actuate the movable member, and the second casing is different from the first casing; and a supporting structure which can be detachably mounted The wireless communication unit is supported by the bicycle electrical component. The bicycle electric component according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the support structure is disposed on at least one of the first casing and the second casing. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the supporting structure includes a first fastening structure and a second fastening structure that removably engages the first fastening structure, and the first fastening structure is It is arranged on the first casing. The bicycle electric component according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein one of the first fastening structure and the second fastening structure includes a latch, and the first fastening structure and the second fastening structure are Another one includes buckles. The bicycle electric component according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the support structure includes a recess in which the first casing is to be supported, and the recess is formed on the second casing. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the movable member includes a chain guide operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit to place the chain guide in a first position and a second position. Between the positions; and the second housing has a frame-facing surface, the frame-facing surface has the recess, and the frame-facing surface is constructed to face the bicycle electrical component under a state in which the bicycle electrical component is mounted on the bicycle frame. Bicycle frame. The bicycle electrical component according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the wireless communication unit includes at least one of an electrical port and a cable, which is disposed at the first casing. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electric actuation unit includes at least one electric port, which is disposed at the second housing, and the at least one electric port of the electric actuation unit is built The at least one of the electrical port and the cable which is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit. The bicycle electrical component according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the wireless communication unit includes an electrical connector, and the electrical actuation unit includes at least one electrical port that is constructed to form the electrical connection to the wireless communication unit. Connection piece. The bicycle electric component according to item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the at least one electric port of the electric actuation unit is constructed to constitute the electric connection of the wireless communication unit and the at least one of the electric actuation unit. The electrical port is selectively connected to a cable when disconnected. The bicycle electrical component according to item 9 of the patent application scope, wherein the wireless communication unit includes at least one electrical port, which is constructed to be connected to a cable. According to the eleventh aspect of the patent application scope, the electric connector of the wireless communication unit is constructed to be connected to the electric port of the electric actuation unit in a first connection direction, and the wireless communication The electrical port of the unit is constructed to be connected to the cable in a second connection direction different from the first connection direction. According to item 12 of the scope of patent application, the first connection direction is perpendicular to the second connection direction. According to the eleventh aspect of the scope of the patent application, the at least one electric port of the electric actuating unit and the at least one electric port of the wireless communication unit have the same electrical connector fitting structure. The bicycle electrical component according to item 9 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the wireless communication unit includes at least one of an electrical port and a cable, which is disposed at the first casing. The bicycle electrical component according to item 15 of the scope of patent application, wherein the wireless communication unit includes a cover that is removably coupled to the first housing to selectively cover the first housing. The at least one electrical port. The bicycle electrical component according to item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the movable member includes a chain guide that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit to place the chain guide in the first position and the first position. The bicycle electric component further includes a base member, which is constructed to support the electric actuation unit and the chain guide, and the at least one electric port of the electric actuation unit is formed between the base member and the base member. Between the second casing of the electric actuation unit. The bicycle electrical component according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the wireless communication unit includes a first electrical contact, and the electrical actuation unit includes a second electrical contact, which is constructed in the first housing and is The first electrical contact is electrically contacted in a state of being attached to the second housing. The bicycle electrical component according to item 18 of the scope of patent application, wherein one of the wireless communication unit and the electric actuation unit includes a seal, which is constructed in that the first housing is attached to the second housing The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are surrounded by the body. The bicycle electrical component according to item 18 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a covering member, which is constructed to form a cover when the first electrical contact of the wireless communication unit is removed from the second electrical contact. The second electrical contact on the second casing. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the movable member includes a chain guide that is operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit to place the chain guide in the first position and the first position. Moving between two positions; and the bicycle electric assembly further includes a base member, which is constructed to support the electric actuating unit and the chain guide, and the supporting structure is formed on the base member and the second of the actuating unit Between the shells. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 21 of the patent application scope, wherein the support structure includes a space formed between the base member and the second housing of the electric actuation unit, and the first housing is built The composition is inserted into the space. The bicycle electrical component according to item 22 of the scope of patent application, wherein the wireless communication unit includes a first electrical contact, and the electrical actuation unit includes a second electrical contact, which is constructed in the first housing and is The first electrical contact is electrically contacted in a state of being set in the space. According to the bicycle electrical component of claim 23, wherein the second electrical contact is disposed on a connection surface facing the insertion direction in which the first housing is inserted into the space. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the support structure includes a second space formed in the second housing of the electric actuation unit, and the first housing is constructed to be inserted into The second space. The bicycle electrical component according to item 25 of the scope of patent application, wherein the wireless communication unit includes a first electrical contact, which is disposed on the first housing, and the electrical actuation unit includes a second electrical contact, It is disposed inside the second space and is constructed to make electrical contact with the first electrical contact in a state where the first housing is disposed in the second space. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 26 of the patent application, wherein the second housing includes a covering member configured to close the opening of the second space. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 27 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electric actuation unit includes a seal member configured to seal the second housing around the opening in a state where the cover closes the opening. And the cover. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a power supply unit constructed to supply power to the electric actuation unit; and a power supply bracket constructed to mount the power supply unit to In the bicycle electrical component, the power supply bracket is constructed as the supporting structure to support the wireless communication unit to the bicycle electrical component. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 29 of the application, wherein the first casing is constructed to be detachably supported on the power supply bracket. The bicycle electric component according to item 29 of the patent application scope, wherein the power supply bracket is constructed to receive the wireless communication component. The bicycle electric component according to item 29 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first casing is constructed to be detachably supported on the power supply unit. The bicycle electric component according to item 29 of the patent application scope, wherein the power supply unit is constructed to receive the wireless communication component. The bicycle electric component according to item 29 of the patent application scope, wherein the power supply unit includes at least one of a power port and a cable. According to item 34 of the scope of patent application, the electric actuating unit includes at least one electric port, which is disposed at the second casing. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 29 of the scope of patent application, wherein the power supply bracket includes a third contact, and the power supply unit includes a fourth contact, which is constructed so that the power supply unit is installed to the power The third contact is electrically connected in the state of the supply bracket. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 29 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a base member constructed to mount the electric actuation unit to a bicycle frame, and a fastener configured to fix the base member to the For a bicycle frame, the power supply bracket includes a mounting portion that is constructed to be mounted to the bicycle frame by the fastener. The electric bicycle assembly according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the wireless communication unit is constructed to be detachably supported on an additional electric bicycle assembly different from the electric bicycle assembly.