Operating device for human-powered vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US12134440B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-05

    申请号:US18080997

    申请日:2022-12-14

    Applicant: Shimano Inc.

    Abstract: An operating device is provided to a human-powered vehicle. The operating device is basically provided with a first base member, a first operating member, a second base member and a first shift operating member. The first base member includes a cylinder housing. The first operating member is movably coupled to the first base member. The second base member is coupled to the first base member by a first coupling member. The first shift operating member is movably coupled to the second base member on a first pivot axle. The first coupling member couples the second base member to the cylinder housing.

    OPERATING DEVICE FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240359766A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-31

    申请号:US18587164

    申请日:2024-02-26

    Applicant: Shimano Inc.

    CPC classification number: B62L3/023 B62K23/06

    Abstract: An operating device is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The operating device includes a base, an operating member, a hydraulic unit and an intermediate member. The operating member is pivotally mounted to the base about a first pivot axis. The hydraulic unit is operated by the operating member to move a piston in a cylinder bore. The intermediate member is movably coupled to the operating member to move the piston from an initial position to an actuated position in response to operation of the operating member. The piston is closer to a distal end of the base where the piston is at an initial position than where the piston is at an actuated position. The cylinder bore is at least partly closer to the distal end than the first pivot axis. The intermediate member is at least partly closer to the distal end than the first pivot axis.

    Control assembly for a wireless electromechanical bicycle shifting system

    公开(公告)号:US12116081B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-15

    申请号:US18446126

    申请日:2023-08-08

    Applicant: SRAM, LLC

    CPC classification number: B62M25/08 B62K23/06 Y10T74/2003

    Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.

    BICYCLE CONTROL SYSTEM
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240286709A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-29

    申请号:US18173918

    申请日:2023-02-24

    Applicant: SRAM, LLC

    CPC classification number: B62M25/08 B62K23/06 B62L3/023 B62M25/04

    Abstract: A bicycle control system includes a housing, a brake lever moveably connected to the housing between an at-rest position and a brake engaging position, and a shift lever moveably connected to the brake lever between an at-rest position and a shift actuating position. An electrical switch is disposed on one of the brake lever or the shift lever. An adjustable shift actuator is moveably coupled to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever. The shift actuator is configured to actuate the electrical switch when the shift lever is moved to the shift actuating position. The shift actuator is adjustably moveable relative to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever so as to adjust the distance between the at-rest position and the shift actuating position.

    Operating device for human-powered vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11981391B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-14

    申请号:US17308975

    申请日:2021-05-05

    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

    Inventor: Kentaro Kosaka

    CPC classification number: B62K23/02 B62K23/06

    Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a switch unit, and an additional switch unit. The base structure is configured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle. The switch unit is configured to be activated in response to a user input. The switch unit includes a base member. The additional switch unit is configured to be activated in response to an additional user input. The additional switch unit includes an additional base member. The base member and the additional base member are coupled to the base structure at an attachment axis.

    Control assembly for a wireless electromechanical bicycle shifting system

    公开(公告)号:US11845512B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-19

    申请号:US18066622

    申请日:2022-12-15

    Applicant: SRAM, LLC

    CPC classification number: B62M25/08 B62K23/06 Y10T74/2003

    Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.

    CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR A WIRELESS ELECTROMECHANICAL BICYCLE SHIFTING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20230382491A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-30

    申请号:US18446126

    申请日:2023-08-08

    Applicant: SRAM, LLC

    CPC classification number: B62M25/08 B62K23/06 Y10T74/2003

    Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.

    Operating device for human-powered vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11827307B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US17308973

    申请日:2021-05-05

    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

    Inventor: Kentaro Kosaka

    CPC classification number: B62K23/06 B62M25/08

    Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a switch unit, an electric component, and an electric-component housing. The base structure is configured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle. The switch unit is configured to be activated in response to a user input. The electric component is configured to be electrically connected to the switch unit. The electric-component housing is configured to be detachably coupled to the base structure. The electric-component housing is configured to support the electric component such that the electric component is detachably coupled to the base structure via the electric-component housing.

    Control systems and throttle assemblies for vehicles having handlebars

    公开(公告)号:US11827093B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US16625412

    申请日:2017-07-14

    Applicant: KA Group AG

    CPC classification number: B60K26/02 B62K11/14 B62K23/06 F16H21/44

    Abstract: A throttle assembly (26) for a vehicle (20) having a handlebar (22) with a grip (36) extending along a grip axis (GA). A housing (42) is adapted for attachment to the handlebar (22) adjacent to the grip (36) and defines a housing axis (UA) adapted to be substantially parallel to the grip axis (GA). A link (48) is slidably supported by the housing (42) between a first link end (48A) and a second link end (48B). A thumb trigger (44) is coupled to the first link end (48A) and moves with the link (48) between first and second trigger positions (44A, 44B). A track mechanism (50) operatively attached to the housing (42) and to the second link end (48B) of the link (48) guides the link (48) along a curvilinear path (54A) such that movement of the thumb trigger (44) to the second trigger position (44B) slides the thumb trigger (44) away from the housing (42) with the thumb trigger (44) traversing the housing axis (UA) during at least a portion of the movement between the first and second trigger positions (44A, 44B).

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