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Electrical bicycle shift control device

a technology of electric bicycles and control devices, which is applied in the direction of bicycle equipment, mechanical equipment, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of unsightly inconvenient hand movement around the handlebar, and difficult or at least cumbersome assembly and installation of typical braking devices and/or electric switches on the bicycl

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-21
SHIMANO INC
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Benefits of technology

[0008] One object of the present invention is to provide a combination brake control and electrical bicycle shift control system / assembly that allows the rider to operate various bicycle control devices without difficulty by positioning control devices at various convenient locations.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical bicycle shift control device for the control system / assembly that is relatively easy and convenient to operate, particularly near the center of the transverse portion of the bicycle handlebar.
[0011] Still another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical bicycle shift control device for the control system that is relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble.
[0012] Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical bicycle shift control device for the control system that is relatively easy to attach to the bicycle handlebar.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is often inconvenient to move the hands around the handlebar to operate the brakes and the electric switches depending on the hand position at a given time.
Additionally, these typical braking devices and / or electric switches can be difficult or at least cumbersome to assemble and install on the bicycle.
Furthermore, these typical braking devices and / or electric switches can be unsightly.

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second embodiment

[0086] Referring now to FIGS. 17 and 18, an additional bicycle shift control device 213R is illustrated in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. This second embodiment is identical to the first embodiment of the present invention except that the computer support member 41 of the first embodiment has been replaced with a modified computer support member 241 in this second embodiment. Otherwise, this second embodiment is identical to the first embodiment. Accordingly, this second embodiment will not be discussed and / or illustrated in detail herein. Rather, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the descriptions and illustrations of the first embodiment also apply to this second embodiment, except as explained and illustrated herein. Identical parts of the first and second embodiments will be referenced with identical reference numerals.

[0087] The modified computer support member 241 is identical to the computer...

third embodiment

[0090] Referring now to FIGS. 19-21, an additional bicycle shift control device 313R is illustrated in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. The shift control device 313R illustrated herein is preferably a right side device. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the shift control device 313R is preferably utilized in conjunction with a modified left additional shift control device (not shown) that is a mirror image of the shift control device 313R. Moreover, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the cycle computer 24 of the first and second embodiments is preferably supported by the shift control device 313R and the modified left additional shift control device (not shown) in accordance with the first embodiment or the second embodiment. In other words, this third embodiment is identical to the first embodiment of the present invention except that the operating member 61 with the ...

fourth embodiment

[0096] Referring now to FIGS. 22-24, an additional bicycle shift control device 413R is illustrated in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The shift control device 413R illustrated herein is preferably a right side device. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the shift control device 413R is preferably utilized in conjunction with a modified left additional shift control device (not shown) that is a mirror image of the shift control device 413R. Moreover, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the cycle computer 24 of the first and second embodiments is preferably supported by the shift control device 413R and the modified left additional shift control device (not shown) in accordance with the first embodiment or the second embodiment. In other words, this fourth embodiment is identical to the first embodiment of the present invention except that the operating member 61 with th...

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Abstract

An electrical bicycle shift control assembly is provided that includes at least one electrical bicycle shift control device. The shift control device includes a mounting portion configured to be selectively secured to a bicycle portion and an electrical shift control switch portion. The electrical switch portion has an operating member arranged to move relative to the mounting portion between a neutral position and an actuating position. Preferably, the electrical switch portion is detachably coupled to the handlebar mounting portion via a mating mounting structure to be removable from the mounting portion without removing the mounting portion from the bicycle portion. Preferably, a bicycle computer unit including a display screen is supported by the mounting portion, The operating member can include a dial-shaped element or a lever-shaped element that is configured to rotate about an operating axis.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 826,272 filed on Apr. 19, 2004 (pending). The entire disclosure of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 826,272 is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention generally relates to an electrical bicycle shift control device. More specifically, the present invention relates to an electrical shift control assembly, which has at least one electrical shift control device clamped onto the handlebar to provide at least one additional location to control shifting. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Bicycling is becoming an increasingly more popular form of recreation as well as a means of transportation. Moreover, bicycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16C1/10B62K23/02B62M9/122B62M9/132B62M25/08
CPCB62M25/08Y10T74/2014Y10T74/20438Y10T74/20822Y10T74/20201Y10T74/20043Y10T74/20037
Inventor FUJII, KAZUHIRO
Owner SHIMANO INC