Bicycle brake control device with electrical operating member

A brake control, bicycle technology, applied in bicycle control systems, bicycle brakes, bicycle accessories, etc., can solve problems such as discomfort and inconvenience

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-05
SHIMANO INC
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In other words, it would be inconvenient and / or uncomfortable to operate these various devices if the rider does not move their hands to different positions

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[0056] now refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the improved brake control device 212R according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the control unit 212R includes a modified brake lever bracket 230 . In view of the similarity between the first and second embodiments, parts of the second embodiment that are identical to those of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals as parts of the first embodiment. In addition, descriptions of the same parts of the second embodiment as those of the first embodiment will be omitted for the sake of brevity. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the description and illustrations of the first embodiment are also applicable to the second embodiment unless otherwise explained and described.

[0057] In this second embodiment, the improved brake lever bracket 230 is conf...

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[0059] now refer to Figure 15 , the improved brake lever 332 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The brake control lever 332 is designed to replace the brake control lever 32 of the first embodiment and be applied in the control device 12R of the first embodiment. The modified brake lever 332 is identical to the brake lever 32 except for the length of the various parts, as described below. In view of the similarity between the first and third embodiments, parts of the third embodiment that are identical to parts of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals as parts of the first embodiment. In addition, descriptions of parts of the third embodiment that are the same as those of the first embodiment will be omitted for the sake of brevity. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the descriptions and illustrations of the first embodiment are also applicable to the th...

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[0062] now refer to Figure 16 As shown, an improved brake lever 432 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The brake control lever 432 is designed to replace the brake control lever 32 of the first embodiment and be applied in the control device 12R of the first embodiment. As explained below, the modified brake lever 432 is identical to the brake lever 32 except for the length of the different sections. In view of the similarity between the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, for the sake of brevity, the parts of the fourth embodiment that are the same as those of the first embodiment will be omitted. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the description and illustrations of the first embodiment are also applicable to the fourth embodiment unless otherwise explained and described herein.

[0063] More particularly, the modified brake lever 432 basically includes a modified prox...

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The present invention discloses a bicycle brake control device which includes a brake lever bracket, a brake control lever and an electrical operating member. The brake lever bracket is configured to be attached to a mounting portion of a bicycle handlebar. The brake control lever is pivotally coupled to the bracket to move toward the handlebar from a rest position along a braking plane to a braking position. The brake control lever includes a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the bracket and a distal portion extending from the proximal portion. The electrical operating member is movably coupled to the distal portion to electrically operate a bicycle component. The distal portion has a laterally outermost distal edge located laterally outwardly from a laterally outermost proximal edge of the proximal portion as measured perpendicularly relative to the braking plane such that the operating member is located laterally outwardly from a handlebar centerline of the mounting portion.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to a bicycle brake control device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a bicycle brake control device having an electric operating member movably connected to an ergonomically shaped brake lever of the brake control device. Background technique [0002] Cycling has become an increasingly popular form of recreation and transportation. Furthermore, bicycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation, or competition, the bicycle industry is constantly improving various components of the bicycle. One component that has been extensively redesigned is the bicycle brake operator. [0003] Typically, bicycle brake operating devices include a lever pivotally connected to a bracket. This bracket is usually attached to the handlebar. The travel lever pulls the brake wire, which actuates the conventional bra...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B62L3/00B62L3/02
CPCY10T74/20438B62M25/08B62K23/06B62L3/02
Inventor 藤井和浩
Owner SHIMANO INC
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