Patent classifications
B62M2025/006
Bicycle electrical front derailleur
A bicycle electrical front derailleur is provided that basically includes a wireless communication unit, a movable member and an electrical actuation unit. The wireless communication unit is configured to wirelessly receive a control signal. The electrical actuation unit is configured to move the movable member according to the control signal, the electrical actuation unit including an electrical actuator having an output shaft extending downwardly in a state where the bicycle electrical front derailleur is mounted to a bicycle.
GEAR SHIFT OF A SADDLE VEHICLE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THIS GEAR SHIFT
A gear shift (100) is described for a saddle vehicle (M) comprising a shift lever (110), a selecting element (130) actuated through the shift lever (110) and a selector drum (150) connected to the selecting element (130) and adapted to engage gears. The gear shift (100) further comprises a block device (140) functionally connected to the selector dmm (150) and configured so as to be switched between: a first configuration, wherein the block device (140) allows engaging a first gear (I) from a neutral gear (N) in a first change direction (Up), a second configuration, wherein the block device (140) inhibits the subsequent engagement of the neutral gear (N) from the first gear (I) in a second change direction (Dwn). Control means (120) of the block device (140) are further provided, actuated by a rider (G) so as to define a third configuration, wherein the block device (140) is disabled in order to allow engaging the neutral gear (N) from the first gear (I) in the second change direction (Dwn).
Transmission device of saddle riding vehicle
In a transmission device of a saddle riding vehicle arranged in the saddle riding vehicle, including a transmission and an actuator, the transmission including a shift drum, the shift drum rotating and changing shift position, the actuator rotatively driving the shift drum, and controlling the rotation angle of the shift drum by restricting rotation of the shift drum by cogging torque of the actuator, a pattern of an output of the actuator in changing the shift position by one stage is variable.
Operating system for human-powered vehicle
An operating system for a human-powered vehicle comprises a first operating device and a controller. The first operating device is configured to output a first control signal. The controller is configured to determine whether the first operating device meets a first predetermined condition. The controller is configured to assign, if the first operating device meets the first predetermined condition, an additional electric device a function of the first operating device so that the additional electric device outputs the first control signal.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A MOTOR-ASSISTED BICYCLE TO ACHIEVE A DESIRED RIDE OBJECTIVE OF A RIDER
Electric bikes (“e-bikes”) configured to achieve automatic and dynamic ride control based on a rider's desired ride objective without requiring direct physical inputs from the rider during the ride are disclosed. A rider specifies, via her mobile device or a device integrated with the e-bike, various input parameters representative of a desired ride objective. An objective-based ride control algorithm is then executed to determine—based on sensor information indicative of input variables such as pedal cadence, vehicle speed, current transmission position, electric motor power, GPS location, terrain elevation, and the like—settings for controlled variables such as transmission ratio, motor assist level, braking force, and/or suspension pressure in order to support the rider's desired ride objective, as represented by the specified input parameters. As such, a rider achieves a desired ride experience without having to directly manipulate controlled variables during the ride.
Bicycle derailleur
A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member, a movable member, a pulley assembly, a rotational-force adjustment structure, an electric actuator, and a controller. The rotational-force adjustment structure is at least partly disposed between the movable member and the pulley assembly so as to apply resistance to rotation of the pulley assembly relative to the movable member. The electric actuator is configured to operate the rotational-force adjustment structure. The controller is configured to control the electric actuator based on a driving-force related information.
Human-powered vehicle control device and human-powered vehicle transmission system
A human-powered vehicle control device includes first and second rotary bodies, a transferring member that transfers drive force between the first and second rotary bodies, and a component. At least one of the first and second rotary bodies includes a plurality of rotary bodies. The component includes a transmission that performs a shifting action to move the transferring member between the plurality of rotary bodies. The control device includes an electronic controller controls the shifting action in accordance with a control condition set based on a travel state of the human-powered vehicle and/or a state of a rider. The electronic controller includes a first state that determines whether the control condition is satisfied and a second state that does not determine whether the control condition is satisfied. The electronic controller switches between the first and second states in accordance with a rotational state of the plurality of rotary bodies.
Bicycle electrical rear derailleur
A bicycle electrical rear derailleur is provided that basically includes a wireless communication unit and an electrical port. The wireless communication unit is configured to wirelessly receive a control signal. The electrical port is configured to be detachably connected to an electrical cable.
Control system for human-powered vehicle
A control system for a human-powered vehicle includes an input device, an additional input device, and a controller. The input device is configured to receive manual input from a rider. The additional input device is configured to receive manual input from the rider. The controller is configured to control a shifting device of the human-powered vehicle based on one of an output signal from the input device and an output signal from the additional input device. The controller is configured to output one of a first control signal for a single shifting operation and a second control signal for a multiple shifting operation in response to the manual input received by one of the input device and the additional input device. The controller is further configured to output one of a first control signal and a second control signal based on a state of the human-powered vehicle.
BICYCLE DERAILLEUR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING BICYCLE DERAILLEUR
A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member, a movable member, a motor unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the motor unit to rotate an output shaft of the motor unit at a first maximum voltage during a first shifting operation of the chain in a first shifting direction. The controller is configured to control the motor unit to rotate the output shaft of the motor unit at a second maximum voltage during a second shifting operation of the chain in a second shifting direction. The first maximum voltage is different from the second maximum voltage.