B62M2025/003

CONTROL DEVICE AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
20200115006 · 2020-04-16 ·

A control device includes an electronic controller configured to automatically control a transmission device of a human-powered vehicle in accordance with a shifting condition. The electronic controller is configured to set the shifting condition based on first reference information including information related to change in transmission ratio that is shifted by the transmission device.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE COMPRISING SUCH A CONTROL DEVICE
20200010150 · 2020-01-09 · ·

A control device for a bicycle comprises a support body having a substantially horizontal reference plane extending from a rear end configured for fixing to bicycle handlebars to a front part opposite the rear end. The reference plane divides the support body into an upper and lower part, where the front part comprises a protuberance extending upwards with respect to the reference plane. The control device comprises a first manual control member of a first actuator device, a second manual control member of a second actuator device and a third manual control member for operating a third actuator device. The first manual control member is associated with the lower part of the support body. The second manual control member is associated with the lower part of the support body. The third manual control member is associated with the upper part of the support body and arranged on the protuberance.

Controller indication
11964730 · 2024-04-23 · ·

A coordinator device for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive a signal generated in response to user input at an input element from a controller device. The signal includes data identifying a device type and data identifying the input element. The coordinator device includes a memory configured to store the data identifying the device type and the data identifying the input element. The processor is configured to generate a notification based on the received signal, transmit the generated notification to the mobile device, and in response to the transmission of the generated notification, receive a request for data related to the received signal from the mobile device. The processor is further configured, in response to the request, to transmit the stored data to the mobile device, such that an association of the controller device with the representation of the controller device is identifiable within the GUI at the mobile device.

Bicycle control system
10457350 · 2019-10-29 · ·

A bicycle control system is basically provided with a power supply, a first bicycle electric component and a controller. The first bicycle electric component is electrically connected to the power supply to receive electrical power from the power supply. The controller is programmed to monitor an electrical communication of the first bicycle electric component. The controller is further programmed to stop electrical power from the power supply to the first bicycle electric component upon determining no electrical communication to or from the first bicycle electric component for a first predetermined inactivity period.

Bicycle operating device
10450035 · 2019-10-22 · ·

A bicycle operating device includes a support structure, a release member, a positioning ratchet and a position maintaining pawl. The release member is movable between first and second positions. The positioning ratchet has positioning ratchet teeth that establish predetermined positions. The position maintaining pawl is movable between a ratchet maintaining position and a ratchet releasing position. The position maintaining pawl includes a positioning portion, a holding portion, a release portion and a contact portion. The positioning portion moves away from the positioning ratchet, while the contact portion and the holding portion move toward the positioning ratchet teeth as the release member contacts and moves the release portion away from the release member as the release member moves in a releasing direction. The release portion moves away from the release member in response to movement of the positioning ratchet contacting and moving the contact portion away from the positioning ratchet.

SHIFTING CONTROLLER AND SHIFTING SYSTEM
20190309841 · 2019-10-10 ·

A shifting controller controls a shifting device of a human-powered vehicle and includes a data acquisition interface, a data storage device, and a control unit. The data acquisition interface is configured to acquire a first reference value of a first variable in relation to the human-powered vehicle. The data storage device has stored therein a shifting condition specified by at least one of a direction of change, an amount of change, and a ratio of change that are information on a change in the first variable. The control unit includes a processor that is configured to control the shifting device based on a change in the first reference value and the shifting condition.

HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
20190300119 · 2019-10-03 ·

A human-powered vehicle control device includes an electronic controller for controlling a transmission that changes a ratio of a rotational speed of a drive wheel to a rotational speed of a crank of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller switches the transmission from a first control state to a second control state in accordance with at least one of a human drive force, a rider's posture, a vehicle body attitude, a handle force, and a human-powered vehicle travel state, In the first control state, the electronic controller controls the transmission to change the ratio in accordance with an operation of a shift operating unit. In the second control state, irrespective of the operation of the shift operating unit, the electronic controller controls the transmission such that the ratio increases in accordance with the travel state of the human-powered vehicle and/or a travel environment of the human-powered vehicle.

Automatic Bicycle Shifter and User Interface
20190263474 · 2019-08-29 ·

An automatic bicycle drive train shifting apparatus comprising a bicycle drive chain derailer powered by a servo gearmotor slaved to an electronic control system and controlled through a highly adaptable user interface serving to automatically alternate drive chain position between available bicycle drive sprockets under user defined shifting criteria adaptable in real time to rider conditioning, comfort level and road conditions thereby alleviating manual shifting tasks and achieving optimal pedal rate and effort settings for the rider.

Bicycle derailleur
11987323 · 2024-05-21 · ·

A bicycle derailleur comprises a circuit board, an electrical user interface, a motor housing, and a motor unit. The electrical user interface includes a user accessing portion configured to receive a user input. The motor housing includes a motor accommodating space. The motor unit is provided in the motor accommodating space and configured to generate rotational force and configured to be electrically connected to the circuit board. A first direction is defined from the circuit board toward the electrical user interface or from the electrical user interface toward the circuit board. The plurality of second directions is defined to be perpendicular to the first direction. The motor unit is at least partly provided between the user accessing portion of the electrical user interface and the circuit board when viewed in at least one of the plurality of second directions.

Bicycle operating apparatus and bicycle operating system
11981396 · 2024-05-14 · ·

A bicycle operating apparatus includes a base member, an operating member, an electrical switch, a wireless transmitter, and a power supply device. The base member is configured to be attached to a bicycle body. The operating member is movably mounted to the base member configured to be operated by a user. The electrical switch is configured to be activated by an input operation from the user. The wireless transmitter is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical switch and is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional bicycle component in response to the input operation. The power supply device is configured to supply electrical power to at least one of the electrical switch and the wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter and the power supply are mounted to the base member.