TWI699309B - Bicycle electrical component assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle electrical component assembly is basically provided with a bicycle electrical component, a power supply unit and a power supply bracket. The bicycle electrical component includes a movable member and an electrical actuation unit. The electrical actuation unit includes an electrical actuator that is operatively coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the electrical actuation unit to supply an electrical power to the electrical actuation unit. The power supply bracket is configured to mount the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component. At least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of an electrical cable and an electrical port that is configured to be connected to an electrical cable.

Description

Bicycle electric component assembly

The present invention generally relates to a bicycle electrical component assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bicycle electrical component assembly having a power supply unit and a power supply bracket.

In recent years, some bicycles have electrical components or devices to make it easier for the rider to operate the bicycle. Examples of such bicycle electrical components include suspension, transmission (e.g., transmission, internal gear hub, etc.), and seat tube. These bicycle electrical components require electricity from a power source, such as a hub generator and/or battery. Usually, the power supply is installed remotely from the electrical components. Therefore, the electrical cable is guided along the bicycle frame between the electrical component and the battery. Also, these bicycle electrical components can be interconnected to communicate with cables or via wireless communication. Wireless bicycle electrical components are advantageous in that cables connecting the bicycle electrical components to each other can be omitted.

Generally speaking, the present invention is directed to various features of a bicycle electrical component assembly having a power supply unit and a power supply bracket.

As explained below, by using the bicycle electrical component of the present invention, the user has the option of attaching the power supply bracket and power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component or connecting the power supply bracket and power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component. The bicycle electrical components are separated and the flexibility of choosing wireless or wired communication for each of the bicycle electrical components.

In view of the state of the known technology and according to the first aspect of the present invention, a basic Bicycle electrical component assembly including bicycle electrical components, power supply unit and power supply bracket. The bicycle electric component includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit. The electric actuation unit includes an electric actuator operatively coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply electric power to the electric actuation unit. The power supply bracket is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component. At least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to the cable.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed such that the electric actuation unit includes at least one of an additional cable and an additional electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to the cable .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect further includes a wireless communication unit including a housing and a wireless communicator contained in the housing.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the third aspect is structurally designed so that the wireless communication unit can be detachably and reattached to the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electromotive force. At least one of the moving units.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the fourth aspect is structurally designed such that the wireless communication unit is structurally designed to be electrically connected to the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric actuation unit At least one of.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect further includes a wireless communicator contained in one of the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric actuation unit.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed so that the power supply unit can be detachably and reattached to the power supply bracket.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the seventh aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket includes the first interface, and the power supply unit includes The second interface is structurally designed to be electrically connected with the first interface when the power supply unit is supported to the power supply bracket.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the seventh aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply unit is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket via the snap-fit structure.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed such that the bicycle electrical component further includes a base member supporting the electric actuation unit, and is structurally designed to fix the base member to the bicycle frame The fasteners. The power supply bracket includes a mounting part that is structurally designed to be mounted to the bicycle frame by a fastener.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the tenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket is installed in a direction parallel to the base member of the bicycle frame to the vertical center plane of the bicycle frame When viewed from above, it is arranged on the opposite side of the electric actuation unit with respect to the mounting part of the base member.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the tenth aspect is structurally designed such that the movable member includes a chain guide movably arranged relative to the base member to guide the bicycle chain.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the twelfth aspect is structurally designed such that the bicycle electrical component is a front derailleur.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the twelfth aspect is structurally designed such that the bicycle electrical component is a rear derailleur.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket extends from the side of the base member facing the frame, and when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame The power supply unit is supported at a position in which the power supply unit is mainly placed behind the base member.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed so that the power supply bracket enters when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame One step supports the power supply unit mainly under the base member.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket further supports the power supply mainly above the base member when the rear derailleur is installed to the bicycle frame器unit.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the fourteenth aspect is structurally designed so that the power supply bracket further supports the power supply mainly in front of the base member when the rear derailleur is installed to the bicycle frame器unit.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle electrical component assembly according to the first aspect is structurally designed such that the power supply bracket is structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to be attached to a bicycle electrical component other than bicycle electrical components. Additional bicycle electrical components.

Other objectives, features, aspects and advantages of the disclosed bicycle electrical component assembly will also become obvious to those familiar with the art from the following embodiments, which are combined with the accompanying drawings to disclose the description of the bicycle electrical component assembly性实施例。 Examples.

1‧‧‧Bicycle

10‧‧‧Wireless communication system

12‧‧‧Main bicycle frame

14‧‧‧Front suspension wheel fork/bicycle electric component

16‧‧‧Back swing arm/sub bike frame

18‧‧‧Rear shock/bicycle electric components

20‧‧‧Adjustable seat tube/bicycle electric components

22‧‧‧Handle

24‧‧‧Front wheel

26‧‧‧Rear wheel

28‧‧‧Bicycle seat/saddle

30‧‧‧Front pedal crank

32‧‧‧Rear sprocket box

34‧‧‧Chain

40‧‧‧Front derailleur/bicycle electric components

42‧‧‧Rear derailleur/bicycle electric components

44‧‧‧Bicycle Computer

46‧‧‧The first electrical component operating device

48‧‧‧The second electrical component operating device

50‧‧‧Power Supply Unit

50a‧‧‧Shell

50b‧‧‧Recess

52‧‧‧Power supply bracket

52'‧‧‧Power supply bracket

54‧‧‧Bike electric component assembly

56‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

58A‧‧‧First interface

58B‧‧‧Second interface

60‧‧‧movable component

60a‧‧‧Chain guide

62‧‧‧Electric actuation unit

64‧‧‧Base member

66‧‧‧Fastener

68‧‧‧Connecting rod

70‧‧‧Electric actuator

74‧‧‧Printed Circuit Board

76‧‧‧Shell

78‧‧‧Controller

80‧‧‧Gear reduction unit

82‧‧‧Output shaft

84‧‧‧Installation part

86‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

88‧‧‧Arm Parts

90‧‧‧Snap fit structure

90a‧‧‧Elastic latch

90b‧‧‧Recess

92‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

92a‧‧‧Shell

94‧‧‧Snap fit structure

94a‧‧‧Elastic latch

96‧‧‧Spring loaded electrical contacts

98‧‧‧Fixed electrical contacts

150‧‧‧Power Supply Unit

152‧‧‧Power Supply Bracket

152'‧‧‧Power supply bracket

154‧‧‧Bike electric component assembly

156‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

160‧‧‧movable component

160a‧‧‧Chain guide

162‧‧‧Electric Actuating Unit

163‧‧‧Snap fit structure

164‧‧‧Base member

166‧‧‧Fastener

168‧‧‧Connecting rod

170‧‧‧Electric actuator

184‧‧‧Installation part

186‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

186a‧‧‧Internal space

188‧‧‧Arm Parts

192‧‧‧Hinged Door

196‧‧‧Fixed electrical contacts

198‧‧‧Spring loaded electrical contacts

240‧‧‧Front derailleur

241‧‧‧Clamping parts

250‧‧‧Power Supply Unit

252‧‧‧Power Supply Bracket

254‧‧‧Bike electric component assembly

256‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

258A‧‧‧First interface

258B‧‧‧Second interface

260‧‧‧movable component

262‧‧‧electric actuation unit

264‧‧‧Base component

266‧‧‧ Fastener

290‧‧‧Snap fit structure

290a‧‧‧Elastic latch

290b‧‧‧Recess

292‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

350‧‧‧Power Supply Unit

352‧‧‧Power Supply Bracket

384‧‧‧Installation part

386‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

388‧‧‧Arm Parts

C1‧‧‧First connector

C2‧‧‧Second connecting piece

CP‧‧‧Vertical longitudinal center plane

PLC1‧‧‧Cable

PLC2‧‧‧Cable

PS‧‧‧Power

PT1‧‧‧First electrical port

PT2‧‧‧Second electrical port

PT3‧‧‧Extra electrical port

PT4‧‧‧Extra electrical port

PT5‧‧‧Electric port

PT6‧‧‧Electric port

SW1‧‧‧The first manual operation input component

SW2‧‧‧The second manual operation input component

Refer now to the accompanying drawings that form part of this initial disclosure: Figure 1 is a bicycle equipped with a plurality of electrical components (ie, front derailleur, rear derailleur, front suspension, rear suspension, and adjustable seat tube according to the first embodiment). ) Side view of the bicycle, each bicycle electrical component individually includes a power supply unit supported by the power supply bracket and a wireless communication unit supported by the power supply unit to form a plurality of bicycle electrical component assemblies; Figure 2 It is a top view of the bicycle handle area of the bicycle illustrated in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is the front derailleur (that is, the bicycle electric component) having a power supply unit mounted to the front derailleur via a power supply bracket as illustrated in FIG. One of) an enlarged external front view, and in which the front derailleur has a chain guide in a retracted position; FIG. 4 is an enlarged top view of the previous derailleur illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, in which the chain guide is in a retracted position Retracted position and the seat tube of the bicycle frame is displayed in cross section; Figure 5 is an enlarged front view of the front derailleur illustrated in Figures 1, 3 and 4, where the chain guide is in the retracted position and the seat tube of the bicycle frame is shown in cross section; Figure 6 is Figure 1, Figure 3 An enlarged front view of the front derailleur illustrated in Fig. 5, where the chain guide is in the retracted position and the seat tube of the bicycle frame is shown in cross section; Fig. 7 is the front derailleur illustrated in Figs. 1, 3 to 6 The internal rear perspective view of the front derailleur with a part of the housing of the electric actuation unit removed to show the internal components of the electric actuation unit; Fig. 8 is the power supply bracket as seen along the section line 8-8 of Fig. 3 And a cross-sectional view of the power supply unit to show the wireless communication unit that is detachable and reattachable and supported to the power supply unit, and the parts of the battery of the power supply bracket and the casing of the wireless communication unit are removed To show the electrical connection between the wireless communication unit when installed in the power supply unit; FIG. 9 is an enlarged part of the bicycle of FIG. 1 showing the bicycle electric component assembly including the rear derailleur as the bicycle electric component according to the illustrated embodiment Rear perspective view, where the rear derailleur has a power supply unit mounted to the rear derailleur via a power supply bracket and where the rear derailleur has a chain guide in an extended position; FIG. 10 is the illustration in FIGS. 1 and 9 An enlarged external front view of the rear derailleur with a power supply bracket that supports the power supply unit in the rear of the base member of the rear derailleur and mainly in the rear derailleur while the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame Lower position; Figure 11 is an enlarged rear elevation view of the rear derailleur with the power supply bracket illustrated in Figures 1, 9 and 10, the power supply bracket being installed on the bicycle frame while the power supply bracket The power supply unit is supported mainly at the rear of the base member of the rear derailleur and mainly below it; Figure 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the power supply bracket, in which the power supply unit is released from the power supply bracket; Figure 13 is an enlarged partial front view of the power supply bracket, in which a part of the power supply bracket Removed to show the power supply unit inside the power supply bracket; FIG. 14 is an enlarged top view of the transmission (ie, one of the bicycle electrical components) according to the second embodiment, in which the power supply unit is supported by the power supply Mounted to the front derailleur so that the power supply unit and the front derailleur are placed on opposite sides of the vertical longitudinal center plane of the bicycle; FIG. 15 is the rear derailleur with an alternative power supply bracket illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 9 Enlarged external front view, the replacement power supply bracket supports the replacement power supply unit in a position mainly forward and mainly above the base member of the rear transmission when the rear derailleur is installed to the bicycle frame; and Figure 16 It is an enlarged rear front view of the rear derailleur with a power supply bracket illustrated in FIG. 15. The power supply bracket is mounted to the bicycle frame while supporting the power supply unit on the base member mainly in the rear derailleur Forward and mainly above it.

The selected embodiment will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be obvious from the present invention for those familiar with the bicycle technical field that the following description of the embodiments is only for illustration and not for the purpose of limiting the present invention as defined by the scope of the appended patent application and its equivalents.

Referring to FIG. 1 initially, a bicycle 1 equipped with a wireless communication system 10 according to a first embodiment will be described. In Fig. 1, bicycle 1 is a double-suspension (cross-country) bicycle. However, the wireless communication system 10 discussed herein is not limited to the illustrated bicycles, but may be suitable for other types of bicycles, such as road bicycles with racing handlebars.

The bicycle 1 includes a main bicycle frame 12, a front suspension wheel fork 14 (ie, a bicycle front suspension), a rear swing arm or sub-bicycle frame 16, a rear shock absorber 18 (ie, a bicycle rear suspension), and a Adjust the seat tube 20. The handle 22 is fixed to the top of the front suspension wheel fork 14 to manipulate the bicycle 1. The lower end of the front suspension wheel fork 14 supports the front wheel 24 in a rotatable manner. The rear swing arm 16 is pivotally mounted to the main bicycle frame 12 and supports the rear wheel 26 in a rotatable manner. The bicycle seat or saddle 28 is installed to the adjustable seat tube 20, and the seat tube is adjustably installed to the main bicycle frame 12. The bicycle 1 further includes a transmission system having a front pedal crank 30, a rear sprocket box 32, and a chain 34. The bicycle 1 further includes a front transmission 40 and a rear transmission 42 for changing the speed of the transmission system. The front transmission 40 is installed on the main bicycle frame 12, and the rear transmission 42 is installed on the rear swing arm 16.

In the illustrated embodiment, the front suspension wheel fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seat tube 20, the front derailleur 40, and the rear derailleur 42 are examples of bicycle electrical components that can be adjusted between at least two operating modes . Therefore, in some examples herein, the front suspension wheel fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seat tube 20, the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42 will be collectively referred to as bicycle electrical components. As explained below, the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are structurally designed to be applied to both wireless communication and wired communication.

In Fig. 1, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are configured for wireless communication. Since bicycle electrical components such as the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 described herein are well known in the bicycle technology field, the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 will only be discussed to understand The degree of modification required to implement the present invention. Moreover, the bicycle electric components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are not limited to the electric bicycle components and specific configurations disclosed herein. In fact, the wireless communication system 10 may 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 shown in FIG. 2, the handle 22 has a cycle computer 44, a first electrical component operating device 46 and a second electrical component operating device 48. The bicycle computer 44, the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 form the control front suspension wheel fork 14, the rear shock absorber 18, the adjustable seat tube 20, the front derailleur 40, and the rear of the wireless communication system 10 change The control part of the operation of the speed controller 42. The bicycle 10 further includes numerous other components that are usually installed on the bicycle but are not related to the wireless communication system 10 discussed herein.

As seen in FIG. 2, the first electrical component operating device 46 includes a first manual operation input member SW1, and the second electrical component operating device 48 includes a second manual operating 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 both of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. At least one of the input members SW1 and SW2 may include a wireless transmitter for transmitting a wireless signal such as a shift signal to the wireless communication unit according to the present invention and/or receiving the wireless signal. Therefore, the wireless communication units of the input members SW1 and SW2 can be two-way wireless communication units that use wireless receivers and wireless transmitters to perform two-way wireless communication.

Here, the bicycle computer 44 may also include a device for wirelessly transmitting signals and data to the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 40 based on the operating signals from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 42 and/or a wireless communication unit (not shown) that receives these signals and data. Therefore, the wireless communication unit of the bicycle computer 44 is a two-way wireless communication unit that uses a wireless receiver and a wireless transmitter to perform two-way wireless communication. In the illustrated embodiment, the wireless communication unit of the input members SW1 and SW2 and the bicycle computer 44 includes its own power source (for example, a battery). In the embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication unit of the bicycle computer 44 can be used for wireless communication with other devices such as smart phones or personal computers for, for example, updating storage in the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, Firmware in the memory of one or more of 40 and 42. However, the bicycle computer 44 may be omitted from the bicycle 1 when needed and/or required.

The wireless control signals of the wireless communication units of the input members SW1 and SW2 may be radio frequency (RF) signals or any other types of signals suitable for wireless communication such as those used in bicycle technology. It should also be understood that the wireless communication units of the input components SW1 and SW2 can transmit signals at a specific frequency and/or with an identifier (such as a specific program code) to distinguish wireless control signals from other wireless control signals. In this way, bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40 And 42 can identify which control signals work and which control signals do not work. For example, the front transmission 40 and the rear transmission 42 can recognize which control signals are upshift signals and which control signals are downshift signals. Therefore, the front transmission 40 can ignore the control signal of the rear transmission 42 and the rear transmission 42 can ignore the control signal of the front transmission 40.

Alternatively, the wireless communication unit of the input member SW1 may be wirelessly paired with the front derailleur 40 to establish wireless communication therebetween. In addition, the wireless communication unit of the input member SW2 can be wirelessly paired with the rear derailleur 42 to establish wireless communication therebetween. In this way, the front derailleur 40 can be controlled only by the wireless control signal from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW1 and the rear derailleur 42 can be controlled only by the wireless control signal from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW2. Alternatively, the two wireless communication units of the input members SW1 and SW2 may be wirelessly paired with one of the front transmission 40 and the rear transmission 42. In this situation, the rear transmission 42 can be paired with the front transmission 40 wirelessly. In this way, for example, the rear derailleur 42 can be operated by a wireless signal from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW1 for upshifting and operated by a wireless signal from the wireless communication unit of the input member SW2 for downshifting . In addition, if the rear derailleur 42 simultaneously receives wireless signals from the two wireless communication units of the input members SW1 and SW2, the rear derailleur 42 does not move and can transmit wireless signals to the front derailleur 40 to operate the front derailleur 40.

The bicycle computer 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 code table 44 includes a suspension adjustment program, a seat tube adjustment program, and a gear shift program stored in the memory. The bicycle computer 44 is configured so that the user can select the suspension adjustment mode, the seat tube adjustment mode, and the shift 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 computer 44 based on the suspension adjustment program stored in the memory of the bicycle computer 44 One or both of the front suspension wheel fork 14 and the rear shock absorber 18 are selectively controlled. In the seat tube adjustment mode, the operating signals output from the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 are provided by the bicycle The stopwatch 44 is used to selectively control the adjustable seat tube 20 based on a seat tube adjustment program stored in the memory of the bicycle stopwatch 44. In the shift 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 computer 44 based on the gear shift program stored in the memory of the bicycle computer 44 One or both of the front transmission 40 and the rear transmission 42 are selectively controlled.

In the illustrated bicycle 1, each of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 has its own individual power source, which minimizes the need to guide cables along the bicycle frame 12. However, as explained below, each of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 are structurally designed so that the user can attach the power supply bracket and the power supply unit to the The bicycle electrical component may separate the power supply bracket and the power supply unit from the bicycle electrical component and select wireless or wired communication for each of the bicycle electrical components. If the user chooses wired communication by choosing to separate the power supply bracket and the power supply unit from the bicycle electrical components, at least one power supply can be selected from the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42. Shared by more than two. Therefore, it may be possible to reduce the number of power supplies.

For the sake of brevity, the following description will mainly focus on the power supplied to the front derailleur 40 and the rear derailleur 42. Of course, it will be apparent from the present invention that the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, and 20 are equipped with similar power supplies having a similar configuration but the specific configuration of the specific component has been modified. Alternatively, at least two of the bicycle electrical components 14, 18, 20, 40, and 42 may share power via a cable PLC as described below.

Turning now to Figures 3 to 8, the front derailleur 40 will now be discussed in more detail. Here, the front derailleur 40 includes a power supply unit 50 and a power supply bracket 52 to form a bicycle electrical component assembly 54. Therefore, the bicycle electrical component assembly 54 includes the bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40), the power supply unit 50, and the power supply bracket 52. The power supply unit 50 includes a built-in PLC unit for transmitting and/or receiving data. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40) further includes a wireless communicator 56 supported on the power supply unit 50. no The line communicator 56 is configured to wirelessly receive shift signals and transmit signals from the bicycle computer 44 and/or the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 or one of the other bicycle electrical components (for example, Position data and/or operating data of the rear derailleur 42). Although the wireless communicator 56 has been described as being included in the power supply unit 50, it will be apparent from the present invention that the wireless communicator 56 can be included in the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electromotive force of the front derailleur 40 Any of the moving units.

As explained below, the power supply unit 50 is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket 52. Preferably, the power supply unit 50 forms an electrical connection with the power supply bracket 52, and the power supply unit 50 is installed in the power supply bracket 52. In detail, as best seen in FIGS. 4 and 8, the power supply bracket 52 includes a first interface 58A, and the power supply unit 50 includes a structure designed to support the power supply unit 50 to the power supply The second interface 58B is electrically connected to the first interface 58A in the state of the device bracket 52. In this way, the power supply bracket 52 can be used for power line communication. Here, the first interface 58A is formed by a pair of fixed electrical contacts (only one is shown in FIG. 8), and the second interface 58B is formed by a pair of spring-loaded electrical contacts (only one is shown in FIG. 8) . However, the first interface 58A and the second interface 58B can be any suitable electrical interfaces that electrically transmit power therebetween. For example, the first interface 58A and the second interface 58B can be used to match the metal electrical contacts of the electrical connector without generating physical electrical connections (contactless connectivity) for both contactless power and contactless data. Contact the electrical connector. Of course, other types of electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the first interface 58A and the second interface 58B.

The bicycle electric component (ie, the front derailleur 40) further includes a movable member 60 and an electric actuation unit 62. The bicycle electric component (ie, the front derailleur 40) further includes a base member 64 for supporting the electric actuation unit 62. The electric actuation unit 62 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 50 through a cable PLC1 for receiving power. The electric actuation unit 62 also communicates with the wireless communicator 56 by using the power line communication via the cable PLC1. In other words, the signal or command from the wireless communicator 56 can be transmitted to the electric actuation unit 62 via the cable PLC1 and come from The signal or command of the electric actuation unit 62 can be transmitted to the wireless communicator 56 via the cable PLC1.

In the case of the front derailleur 40, as seen in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 50 includes a housing 50a that houses the power supply PS. The power source PS may be any suitable power source, such as a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, a fuel cell, etc. The power supply unit 50 has a first electrical port PT1, and the electrical actuation unit 62 has a second electrical port PT2. The cable PLC1 interconnects the power supply unit 50 and the electric actuation unit 62. In detail, the cable PLC1 has a first connector C1 inserted into the first electrical port PT1 and a second connector C2 inserted into the second electrical port PT2. The term "electric port" as used herein means an electrical connection that mechanically and electrically joins an electrical conductor to other conductors or terminals of a device or a cable. In other words, the term "electric port" itself does not include only terminals or electrical contacts. The cable PLC is a power line communication cable used to transfer power and transmit control signals.

When the cable PLC1 is preferably plugged into both the power supply unit 50 and the electric actuation unit 62. It will be apparent from the present invention that the cable PLC1 may be electrically connected to the power supply unit 50 or the electric actuation unit 62 in a non-releasable manner. Alternatively, the cable PLC1 may be electrically connected to both the power supply unit 50 and the electric actuation unit 62 in a non-releasable manner.

As can be seen in FIG. 4, the power supply unit 50 also preferably has an additional electrical port PT3 that can be connected to a remote electrical component and/or a remote power source as needed. For example, the additional electrical port PT3 can be connected to one of the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 and the bicycle computer 44 and/or the rear derailleur 42 by an additional cable (shown in dashed lines). One of the electrical ports (not shown) enables the shift signal to be sent from the remote electrical component and/or the remote power source to the electrical actuation unit 62 via the power line communication.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 4, the power supply bracket 52 is also preferably provided with an additional power port PT4 that can be connected to remote electrical components and/or remote power sources as needed. For example, the additional electrical port PT4 can be connected to the first electrical component operating device 46 and the second electrical component operating device 48 and the bicycle computer 44 and/or the rear derailleur 42 by additional cables (shown in dashed lines) One of the electrical ports (not shown) enables the shift signal to be sent from the remote electrical component and/or the remote power source to the electrical actuation unit 62 via power line communication. In any case, preferably, at least one of the power supply unit 50 and the power supply bracket 52 includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port designed to be connected to the cable. Also preferably, the electric actuation unit 62 includes at least one of an additional cable and an additional electrical port that is structurally designed to connect to the cable. In this way, the front derailleur 40 may be selectively structured to receive shift signals wirelessly or via cables.

Since the bicycle electric component is the front derailleur in the bicycle electric component assembly 54, the movable member 60 includes a chain guide 60 a configured to guide the bicycle chain 34 in a movable manner relative to the base member 64. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40) further includes a fastener 66 that is structurally designed to secure the base member 64 to the bicycle frame 12. Here, the fastener 66 is a fixing bolt. As seen in Figures 5 and 6, the chain guide 60a can be operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 62 by the connecting rod 68 to be between the first (retracted) position and the second (extended) position Move the chain guide 60a. In addition, the chain guide 60 a is pivotally supported on the base member 64 via the link 68.

As seen in FIG. 7, the electric actuation unit 62 includes an electric actuator 70 operatively coupled to the movable member 60 to actuate the movable member 60. Therefore, the electric actuator 70 is structurally designed to actuate (ie, move) the chain guide 60a of the movable member 60 to move the chain 34 between the front sprockets. In the front derailleur 40, the electric actuator 70 is a reversible electric motor, so that the chain guide 60a of the movable member 60 can move back and forth relative to the bicycle frame 12 in a lateral direction. The electric actuator 70 is arranged in the housing 76 of the electric actuation unit 62. The housing 76 is installed on the base member 64.

The electric actuation unit 62 further includes a printed circuit board 74 disposed in the housing 76 and electrically connected to the electric actuator 70. The electrical actuation unit 62 also has an electrical port PT2 electrically connected to the printed circuit board 74. The first electrical port PT2 is structurally designed to be a detachable and reattachable electrical connector for connecting it to the cable PLC. The electrical port PT2 includes (for example) a Connector or cylindrical connector inserted into the connector of the cable PLC. Alternatively, the electrical port PT2 includes a hole for receiving the connector of the cable PLC. The power supply unit 50 is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit 62 to supply electric power to the electric actuation unit 62. The electric actuation unit 62 further includes a controller 78 disposed on the printed circuit board 74. The controller 78 includes a central processing unit (CPU). Preferably, the electric actuation unit 62 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. The controller 78 is programmed to access storage devices that can be located on the printed circuit board 74.

Still referring to FIG. 7, the electric actuation unit 62 further includes a gear reduction unit 80 connected to the output shaft of the electric actuator 70 for transmitting the rotational movement of the output shaft of the electric actuator 70 via the connecting rod 68 The pivoting movement of the gear reduction unit to the chain guide 60a. As seen in Figures 5 and 6, the gear reduction unit 80 has an output shaft 82 connected to the connecting rod 68A for moving the connecting rod 68 and therefore the chain guide 60a. A position sensor (not shown) is provided to the gear reduction unit 80 for detecting the amount of rotational movement output by the gear reduction unit 80. The printed circuit board 74 is equipped with an actuator (motor) driver (not shown) for controlling the electric actuator 70 and a position detection circuit (not shown) for determining the amount of rotational movement output by the gear reduction unit 80 ). Position sensors, actuator (motor) drivers and position detection circuits are well known in the bicycle technology field, and therefore they will not be discussed in this article.

3, 4, and 8, the power supply bracket 52 will now be discussed in more detail. The power supply bracket 52 is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit 50 to a bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40). Here, the power supply bracket 52 is installed to both the bicycle frame 12 and the front derailleur 40 by the fastener 66. Specifically, the power supply bracket 52 includes a mounting portion 84 that is structurally designed to be mounted to the bicycle frame 12 by a fastener 66. The power supply bracket 52 is also structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to attach to an additional bicycle electric component other than the bicycle electric component. Specifically, the power supply bracket 52 is also structurally designed to be detachably and reattachable to the seat by the same fastener and/or another fastener used to fasten the seat tube 20 to the bicycle frame 12 Tube 20. Therefore, as seen in Figure 1, the power supply The bracket 52 ′ is attached to the seat tube 20 by the same fastener and/or another fastener used to fasten the seat tube 20 to the bicycle frame 12. The power supply bracket 52 ′ is the same as the power supply bracket 52. Therefore, the power supply bracket 52 ′ contains the same power supply unit (not shown) as the power supply unit 50 for supplying power to the seat tube 20.

The power supply bracket 52 further includes a battery receiving part 86 and an arm part 88. The arm member 88 extends between the battery receiving member 86 and the mounting portion 84. In the case of the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 4, the power supply unit 50 is detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply bracket 52 via a pair of snap-fit structures 90. Here, as seen in FIG. 4, each of the snap fit structures 90 includes an elastic latch 90 a disposed on the power supply unit 50 and a recess 90 b formed in the power supply bracket 52. Alternatively, the power supply unit 50 and the power supply bracket 52 may be structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to each other via a single snap-fit structure, which is structurally designed to fit the needs and/or requirements. In addition, the power supply unit 50 may be structurally designed to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply bracket 52 via a fastener such as a screw.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 8, in the condition of the front derailleur 40, the wireless communicator 56 is contained in the recess 50 b of the housing 50 a of the power supply unit 50. Alternatively, the wireless communicator 56 may be contained in any one of the power supply unit 50, the power supply bracket 52, and the electric actuation unit 62. Here, in the case of the front derailleur 40, the bicycle electrical component assembly 54 further includes a wireless communication unit 92 including a housing 92a. The wireless communicator 56 is contained in the housing 92a. Preferably, as explained, the housing 92a of the wireless communication unit 92 is detachable and reattachable to the power supply unit 50 via the snap-fit structure 94. Here, the snap-fit structure 94 includes an elastic latch 94 a disposed on the housing 92 a of the wireless communication unit 92 and a recess 94 b formed in the housing 50 a of the power supply unit 50. In this embodiment, the housing 92a is a separate member from the housing 50a. Alternatively, the housing 50a may contain the power supply PS together with the wireless communicator 56. In addition, the wireless communicator may be structurally designed to be detachably and reattachably contained in the power supply bracket 152 or the electric actuation unit 62.

Furthermore, the wireless communication unit 92 is structurally designed to be electrically connected to the power supply unit 50. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 50 and the wireless communication unit 92 have matching electrical interfaces for transmitting power from the power source PS of the power supply unit 50 to the wireless communication unit 92. In the illustrated electrical interface, the power source PS of the power supply unit 50 has a pair of spring-loaded electrical contacts 96, and the wireless communication unit 92 has a pair of fixed electrical contacts 98. However, the interface can be any suitable electrical interface that electrically transmits power therebetween. For example, the interface may be a contactless electrical connector in which the metal electrical contacts of the mating electrical connector do not generate physical electrical connections for contactless power and contactless data (non-contact connectivity). Of course, other types of physical electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the interface between the power supply unit 50 and the wireless communication unit 92.

Turning now to Figures 9-11, the rear derailleur 42 will now be discussed in more detail. Here, the rear derailleur 42 includes a power supply unit 150 and a power supply bracket 152 to form a bicycle electrical component assembly 154. Therefore, the bicycle electrical component assembly 154 includes the bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42), the power supply unit 150, and the power supply bracket 152. As explained below, the power supply unit 150 is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket 152. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42) further includes a wireless communicator 156 for receiving shift signals and transmitting position data and/or operating data.

Referring to FIG. 9, in the condition of the rear derailleur 42, the wireless communicator 156 is mounted on the electric actuation unit 162. In detail, the wireless communicator 156 is disposed inside the wireless communication unit 192. Preferably, the wireless communication unit 192 is snap-fitted to the electric actuation unit 162 by the snap fitting structure 163 so that the wireless communicator 156 can be detachably and reattachably attached to the electric actuation unit 162. Alternatively, the wireless communicator 156 may be structurally designed to be detachably and non-detachably contained in the power supply bracket 152, the power supply unit 150 or the electric actuation unit 162.

The bicycle electric component (ie, the rear derailleur 42) further includes a movable member 160 and an electric actuation unit 162. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42) further includes The base member 164 of the electric actuation unit 162. The electric actuation unit 162 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 150 through a cable PLC2 for receiving power. The electric actuation unit 162 also communicates with the wireless communicator 156 by using power line communication via the cable PLC2. In other words, the signal or command from the wireless communicator 156 can be transmitted to the electrical actuation unit 162 via the cable PLC2 and the signal or command from the electrical actuation unit 162 can be transmitted to the wireless communicator 156 via the cable PLC2. As discussed above, the cable line PLC2 is the same as the cable line PLC1, and therefore the cable line PLC2 can be inserted into both the power supply unit 150 and the electric actuation unit 162.

Since the bicycle electric component is the rear derailleur in the bicycle electric component assembly 154, the movable member 160 includes a chain guide 160a configured to guide the bicycle chain 34 in a movable manner relative to the base member 164. The chain guide 160a is pivotally installed on the P-shaft and includes two pulleys rotatably installed between a pair of guide plates. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42) further includes a fastener 166 structurally designed to secure the base member 164 to the sub-bike frame 16. Here, the fastener 166 is a fixing bolt. As seen in FIG. 11, the movable member 160 can be operatively coupled to the electric actuation unit 162 by the link 168 to move the chain guide between the first (retracted) position and the second (expanded) position Piece 160a. In addition, the chain guide 160 a is pivotally supported on the base member 164 via the link 168.

As seen in FIG. 10, the electric actuation unit 162 includes an electric actuator 170 that is operatively coupled to the movable member 160 to actuate the movable member 160. Therefore, the electric actuator 170 is structurally designed to actuate (ie, move) the chain guide 160a of the movable member 160 to move the chain 34 between the rear sprockets. In the rear derailleur 42, the electric actuator 170 is a reversible electric motor, so that the chain guide 160a of the movable member 160 can move back and forth relative to the sub bicycle frame 16 in a lateral direction.

The power supply unit 150 and the power supply bracket 152 will now be discussed in more detail. The power supply unit 150 can be any suitable power source, such as a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, a fuel cell, etc. Therefore, the power supply bracket 152 is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit 150 to the bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42). Here, power supply The adaptor bracket 152 is installed to both the sub bicycle frame 16 and the rear derailleur 42 by the fastener 166. The power supply bracket 152 is also structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to be attached to an additional bicycle electric component different from the bicycle electric component. Specifically, the power supply bracket 152 is also structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable by one of the fasteners used to fasten one of the ends of the rear shock 18 to the sub bicycle frame 16 The ground is attached to the rear shock 18. Therefore, as seen in FIG. 1, the power supply bracket 152 ′ is attached to the rear shock 18 by the same fastener used to fix the rear shock 18 to the bicycle frame 12. The power supply bracket 152' is the same as the power supply bracket 152. Therefore, the power supply bracket 152 ′ contains the same power supply unit (not shown) as the power supply unit 150 for supplying power to the rear shock 18. In addition, the power supply unit 150 is also structurally designed to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply bracket 52, which is installed in a bicycle electric component that is different from the rear derailleur 42 One of the front derailleur 40.

Specifically, the power supply bracket 152 includes a mounting portion 184 that is structurally designed to be mounted to the sub-bicycle frame 16 by the fastener 166. The power supply bracket 152 further includes a battery receiving part 186 and an arm part 188. The arm part 188 extends between the battery receiving part 186 and the mounting part 184. Under the conditions of the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 9 to 13, the power supply unit 150 is detachably and reattachably retained by the hinged door 192 in the internal space 186a of one of the battery receiving parts 186 of the power supply bracket 152 in.

As can be seen in Figures 9 to 11, while the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bicycle frame 16, the power supply bracket 152 is located mainly in the rearward direction of the base member of the rear derailleur 42 and mainly below it. The power supply unit 150 is supported. In detail, the power supply bracket 152 extends from the side of the base member 164 facing the frame, and when the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bicycle frame 16, the power supply unit 150 is mainly placed on the rear of the base member 164. The power supply unit 150 is supported at the location. As used in this article, the term "mainly backward" means more than 50% of the land is placed backwards. In other words, the power supply unit 150 is installed so that more than 50% of the power supply unit 150 is on the base The member 164 faces backward. While the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 152 further supports the power supply unit 150 mainly under the base member 164. As used herein, the term "mainly below" means that more than 50% is placed below. In other words, the power supply unit 150 is arranged such that more than 50% of the power supply unit 150 is under the base member 164.

Although the wireless communication unit 192 is installed on the electric actuation unit 162, it will be apparent from the present invention that the wireless communication unit 192 can be detachably and reattachably supported to the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and At least one of the electric actuation units. In any case, the wireless communication unit 192 is structurally designed to be electrically connected to at least one of the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric actuation unit.

As seen in FIG. 12, the power supply unit 150 is removable and reinstallable inside the power supply bracket 152. The power supply unit 150 and the power supply bracket 152 have mating electrical interfaces for transmitting power from the power supply unit 150 to the power supply bracket 152. In the illustrated electrical interface, the power supply bracket 152 has a pair of fixed electrical contacts 196, and the power supply unit 150 has a pair of spring loaded electrical contacts 198. However, the interface can be any suitable electrical interface that electrically transmits power therebetween. For example, the interface may be a contactless electrical connector in which the metal electrical contacts of the mating electrical connector do not generate physical electrical connection (contactless connection) for both contactless power and contactless data. Of course, other types of electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the interface between the power supply unit 150 and the power supply bracket 152.

Turning now to FIG. 14, the front derailleur 240 will now be discussed according to the second embodiment. As discussed above, the structure of the front derailleur 240 is the same as that of the front derailleur 40 except that the front derailleur 240 is installed to the seat tube of the bicycle frame 12 using the clamping member 241. Therefore, the front derailleur 240 will only be briefly discussed herein.

Similar to the first embodiment, the front derailleur 240 is provided with a power supply unit 250 and a power supply bracket 252 to form a bicycle electrical component assembly 254. Here, the power supply list The element 250 is mounted to the front derailleur 240 via the power supply bracket 252 so that the front derailleur 240 and the power supply unit 250 are placed on opposite sides of the vertical longitudinal center plane CP of the bicycle frame 12. The power supply unit 250 includes a built-in PLC unit for transmitting and/or receiving data. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 40) further includes a wireless communicator 256 supported on the power supply bracket 252. The wireless communicator 256 is structurally designed to wirelessly receive shift signals and transmit position data from at least one of the rear derailleur 42, the bicycle computer 44, the first electrical component operating device 46, and the second electrical component operating device 48 and/ Or operating data.

Preferably, while the power supply unit 250 is installed in the power supply bracket 252, the power supply unit 250 forms an electrical connection with the power supply bracket 252. In detail, the power supply bracket 252 includes a first interface 258A, and the power supply unit 250 includes a structure designed to interact with the first interface 258A when the power supply unit 250 is supported to the power supply bracket 252. Electrically connected to the second interface 258B. In this way, the power supply bracket 252 can be used for power line communication. Here, the first interface 258A is formed by a pair of fixed electrical contacts, and the second interface 258B is formed by a pair of spring-loaded electrical contacts. However, the first interface 258A and the second interface 258B can be any suitable electrical interfaces that electrically transmit power therebetween. For example, the first interface 258A and the second interface 258B may be in which the metal electrical contacts of the mating electrical connector do not generate physical electrical connection (contactless connectivity) for both contactless power and contactless data. Non-contact electrical connectors. Of course, other types of electrical connections using contacts and/or terminals can be used for the first interface 258A and the second interface 258B.

The bicycle electric component (ie, the front derailleur 240) further includes a movable member 260 and an electric actuation unit 262. The bicycle electric component (ie, the front derailleur 240) further includes a base member 264 for supporting the electric actuation unit 262. Here, the cable PLC1 of the first embodiment is used to connect the electric actuation unit 262 to the power supply unit 250. Specifically, the first connector C1 of the cable PLC1 is inserted into the electrical port PT5 of the power supply bracket 252, and the cable The second connector C2 of the PLC1 is inserted into the electrical port PT6 of the electric actuation unit 262. Therefore, the cable PLC1 interconnects the power supply unit 250 to the electric actuation unit 262 via the power supply bracket 252.

The electric actuation unit 262 also communicates with the wireless communicator 256 by using power line communication via the cable PLC1. In other words, the signal or command from the wireless communicator 256 can be transmitted to the electrical actuation unit 262 via the cable PLC1, and the signal or command from the electrical actuation unit 262 can be transmitted to the wireless communicator 256 via the cable PLC1.

Since the bicycle electrical component is the front derailleur in the bicycle electrical component assembly 254, the movable member 260 includes a chain guide 260a configured to guide the bicycle chain 34 in a movable manner relative to the base member 264. The bicycle electrical component (ie, the front derailleur 240) further includes a fastener 266 structurally designed to secure the base member 264 to the bicycle frame 12. Here, the fastener 266 is a fixing bolt.

In addition, the power supply unit 250 is detachably and reattachably supported to the power supply bracket 252 via a pair of snap fitting structures 290. Here, each of the snap-fit structures 290 includes an elastic latch 290a disposed on the power supply unit 250 and a recess 290b formed in the power supply bracket 252.

As viewed in the direction parallel to the installation of the base member 264 of the bicycle frame 12 to the vertical center plane CP of the bicycle frame 12, the power supply bracket 252 is disposed on the mounting portion of the electric actuation unit 262 relative to the base member 264 Opposite side. Therefore, compared with the first embodiment, it is easier to avoid interference between the power supply unit 250 and the legs of the occupant during pedaling.

In this second embodiment, the wireless communicator 256 is placed inside the wireless communication unit 292 that is releasably mounted to the power supply bracket 252. Preferably, the wireless communication unit 292 is snap-fitted to the electric actuation unit 262 by a snap-fitting structure, which is the same as the snap-fitting structure 94, so that the wireless communicator 256 can be detached and reattached to the ground Attached to the electric actuation unit 262.

Turning now to FIGS. 15 and 16, the rear derailleur 42 is equipped with a power supply unit 350 and when the rear derailleur 42 is installed in the sub-bicycle frame 16, the power supply unit 350 is supported mainly in the forward direction of the base member 164 of the rear derailleur And the power supply bracket 352 mainly in the upper position. The power supply unit 350 can be any suitable power source, such as a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, a fuel cell, etc. Therefore, the power supply bracket 352 is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit 350 to the bicycle electrical component (ie, the rear derailleur 42). Here, the power supply bracket 352 includes a mounting part 384 that is structurally designed to be mounted to the sub-bicycle frame 16 by a fastener 366. The power supply bracket 352 further includes a battery receiving part 386 and an arm part 388. The arm part 388 extends between the battery receiving part 386 and the mounting part 384. Under the conditions of the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 15 and 16, the power supply unit 350 is detachably and reattachably retained by the hinged door 390 inside the battery receiving part 386 of the power supply bracket 352.

While the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 352 supports the power supply unit 350 in a position mainly forward and mainly above the base member 164 of the rear derailleur 42. In detail, the power supply bracket 352 extends from the side of the base member 164 facing the frame, and when the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bicycle frame 16, the power supply unit 350 is mainly placed in front of the base member 164. The power supply unit 350 is supported at the position of. As used herein, the term "mainly forward" means to place more than 50% forward. In other words, the power supply unit 350 is arranged such that more than 50% of the power supply unit 350 is tied to the front of the base member 164. While the rear derailleur 42 is mounted to the sub-bike frame 16, the power supply bracket 352 further supports the power supply unit 350 mainly above the base member 164. As used herein, the term "mainly above" means to place above 50%. In other words, the power supply unit 350 is arranged such that more than 50% of the power supply unit 350 is attached to the base member 164.

In understanding the scope of the present invention, as used herein, the term "including" and its derivative The new words are intended to be open-ended terms that specifically state the existence of features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but do not exclude the existence of other unstated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps. The foregoing content also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "include", "have" and their derivatives. Also, unless stated otherwise, the terms "part", "section", "part", "member" or "element" when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts.

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", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical" and "landscape" and any other similar orientation terms Refers to their directions for bicycles that are in an upright riding position and equipped with bicycle electrical component assemblies. Therefore, such directional terms as used to describe the bicycle electrical component assembly should be interpreted relative to a bicycle equipped with a bicycle electrical component assembly in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface. The terms "left" and "right" are used to indicate "right" when referring to the right side when viewed from the rear of the bicycle, and "left" when referring to the left side when viewed from the rear of the bicycle.

In addition, it should 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. Therefore, for example, without departing from the teachings of the present invention, the first component discussed above may be referred to as the second component and the second component may be referred to as the first component. The term “attachment” as used herein covers the following structural design: a structural design in which a component is directly fastened to another component by directly attaching a component to another component; a component is directly attached to another component by attaching a component to another A structural design in which the intermediate member of an element is indirectly fastened to another element; and a structural design in which one element is integrated with another element (that is, one element is basically a part of another element). This definition also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "joined", "connected", "coupled", "installed", "combined", "fixed" and their derivatives. "The term "removably attached" as used herein covers the following Structural design: A structural design in which a component is directly attached to another component by directly attaching the component to another component while the component can be detached from another component without damage; and the component is indirectly attached to another component through an intermediate member At the same time, the element can be disassembled from another element and the intermediate member without damage to the structural design. This concept is also applicable to words with similar meanings, such as "detachably joined", "detachably connected", "detachably coupled", "detachably installed", "detachably combined", "removable "Removely fixed" and its derivatives. Also, the term “reattachable attachment” as used herein covers the following structural design: a component is directly attached to another component by directly attaching the component to another component while the component can be reattached to another component A structural design in which an element is not damaged; and a structural design in which an element is indirectly attached to another element through an intermediate member while the element can be attached to another element and an intermediate member without damage. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "reattachable ground connection", "reattachable ground connection", "reattachable ground connection", "reattachable grounding device", "reattachable ground connection" "Combined", "re-attached to ground and fixed" and their derivatives. Finally, terms such as "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately" as used herein mean the amount of deviation of the modified term such that the final result does not change significantly.

Although only the embodiments have been selected to illustrate the present invention, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art from the present invention that they can be used herein without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the scope of the appended application Make various changes and modifications. For example, unless specifically stated otherwise, the size, shape, position, or orientation of various components can be changed as needed and/or desired, as long as the change does not substantially affect the desired function. Unless specifically stated otherwise, components shown as directly connected to or in contact with each other may have intermediate structures disposed between them, as long as the changes do not materially affect their desired functions. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the function of one element can be performed by two, and vice versa. The structure and function of one embodiment can be adopted in another embodiment. It is not necessary that all advantages exist in a particular embodiment at the same time. Each feature that is unique compared with the prior art alone or in combination with other features shall also be regarded by the applicant as a separate description of another invention. The description includes the structural and/or functional concepts embodied by this (etc.) feature. Therefore, the foregoing description of the embodiments according to the present invention is for illustration only, and is not provided for the purpose of limiting the present invention as defined by the scope of the appended application and its equivalents.

12‧‧‧Main bicycle frame

40‧‧‧Front derailleur/bicycle electric components

50‧‧‧Power Supply Unit

52‧‧‧Power supply bracket

54‧‧‧Bike electric component assembly

56‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

60‧‧‧movable component

60a‧‧‧Chain guide

62‧‧‧Electric actuation unit

64‧‧‧Base member

68‧‧‧Connecting rod

84‧‧‧Installation part

86‧‧‧Battery receiving parts

88‧‧‧Arm Parts

92‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

C1‧‧‧First connector

PLC1‧‧‧Cable

PT1‧‧‧First electrical port

PT2‧‧‧Second electrical port

PT3‧‧‧Extra electrical port

Claims (19)

A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; and a power supply bracket that is structurally designed to supply the electric power The device unit is mounted to the bicycle electrical component, and at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes an electrical port which is structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to ground and connect to a cable. The bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 1, wherein when the power supply unit is mounted to the power supply bracket, the power supply unit forms an electrical connection with one of the power supply brackets . A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; and a power supply bracket that is structurally designed to supply the electric power The device unit is mounted to the bicycle electrical component, and at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to a cable , Where the electric actuation unit includes an extra cable and is structurally designed to connect To at least one of the additional electrical ports of a cable. A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; a power supply bracket, which is structurally designed to the power supply The unit is mounted to the bicycle electrical component, and at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to a cable; And a wireless communication unit, which includes a casing and a wireless communicator contained in the casing. Such as the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 4, wherein the wireless communication unit is detachable and reattachable to at least one of the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric actuation unit. Such as the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 5, wherein the wireless communication unit is structurally designed to be electrically connected to the at least one of the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electrical actuation unit. A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; a power supply bracket, which is structurally designed to the power supply Unit pack Provided to the bicycle electrical component, at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port designed to be connected to a cable; and a The wireless communicator is contained in one of the power supply unit, the power supply bracket, and the electric actuation unit. A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; and a power supply bracket that is structurally designed to supply the electric power The device unit is mounted to the bicycle electrical component, and at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to a cable Wherein, the power supply unit is detachable and reattachable to the power supply bracket, wherein the power supply bracket includes a first interface, and the power supply unit includes a structure designed to The power supply unit is electrically connected to a second interface with the first interface in a state where the power supply unit is supported to the power supply bracket. A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator of; a power supply unit electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; and A power supply bracket, which is structurally designed to mount the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component, at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes a cable and a structure It is designed to be connected to at least one of an electric port of a cable; wherein the power supply unit is detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply bracket via a snap-fit structure. A bicycle electric component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electric component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member An electric actuator; a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; and a power supply bracket that is structurally designed to supply the electric power The device unit is mounted to the bicycle electrical component, and at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to a cable Wherein, the bicycle electrical component further includes a base member that supports the electric actuation unit, and a fastener designed to fix the base member to a bicycle frame, the power supply bracket includes a structural design to The fastener is installed to an installation part of the bicycle frame. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 10, wherein, if viewed in a direction parallel to the mounting of the base member of the bicycle frame to a vertical center plane of the bicycle frame, the power supply bracket is mounted on the electrical The actuating unit is opposite to the mounting part of the base member. Such as the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 10, where The movable member includes a chain guide that is movably arranged relative to the base member to guide a bicycle chain. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 12, wherein the bicycle electrical component is a front derailleur. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 12, wherein the bicycle electrical component is a rear derailleur. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply bracket extends from one of the base members facing the frame side, and when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame, the power supply unit is mainly The power supply unit is supported at a position behind the base member. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply bracket further supports the power supply unit mainly under the base member while the rear derailleur is installed to the bicycle frame. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply bracket extends from one of the base members facing the frame side, and when the rear derailleur is mounted to the bicycle frame, the power supply unit is mainly The power supply unit is supported at a position above the base member. For example, the bicycle electrical component assembly of claim 14, wherein the power supply bracket further supports the power supply unit mainly forward of the base member while the rear derailleur is installed to the bicycle frame. A bicycle electrical component assembly, comprising: a bicycle electrical component, which includes a movable member and an electric actuation unit, the electric actuation unit including operably coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member Of an electric actuator; A power supply unit which is electrically connected to the electric actuation unit to supply an electric power to the electric actuation unit; and a power supply bracket which is structurally designed to install the power supply unit to the bicycle Electrical components, at least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of a cable and an electrical port that is structurally designed to be connected to a cable; wherein, the power supply The bracket is structurally designed to be detachable and reattachable to be attached to an additional bicycle electric component different from the bicycle electric component.

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