Suspension control device for human powered vehicles

Abstract

A suspension control device for a human-powered vehicle is provided. The suspension control device includes a sensor and an electronic controller. The sensor is configured to detect actuation of a brake system of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to control a suspension of the human-powered vehicle based on the actuation detected by the sensor.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese patent application with the application date of July 12, 2019, application number 201910627426.2, and invention name “Suspension Control Device for Human-powered Vehicles”. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention generally relates to suspension control devices for human powered vehicles. Background Art

[0003] Some human-powered vehicles, particularly bicycles, have been provided with one or more suspensions to dampen the shocks that would otherwise be transmitted to the rider when riding over rough surfaces. In recent years, suspension control devices have been proposed to control the state of the suspension based on the operating state of the bicycle. Summary of the invention

[0004] Generally, the present disclosure relates to various features of a suspension control device for a human powered vehicle.As used herein, a human powered vehicle refers to a vehicle that is powered by a human rather than by a motor or engine, regardless of the number of wheels.

[0005] In one feature, a suspension control device is provided that selectively controls a suspension of a human powered vehicle based on information related to actuation of a braking system of the human powered vehicle.

[0006] In view of the state of the known technology and according to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a suspension control device for a human-powered vehicle is provided. The suspension control device basically includes a sensor and an electronic controller. The sensor is configured to detect an actuation of a brake system of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to control the suspension of the human-powered vehicle according to the actuation detected by the sensor. For the suspension control device according to the first aspect, the driving performance (e.g., stability) of the human-powered vehicle can be improved by controlling the suspension according to the actuation of the brake system.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the first aspect is configured so that the electronic controller is configured to control at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state and stroke of the suspension. For the suspension control device according to the second aspect, the driving performance of the human-powered vehicle can be improved by appropriately controlling the suspension according to the actuation of the brake system.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the first or second aspect is configured so that the brake system includes a brake operating device and a brake device. The sensor is configured to detect information related to at least one of the actuation of the brake operating device or the actuation of the brake device as the actuation of the brake system. For the suspension control device according to the third aspect, the actuation of the brake system can be easily detected.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the third aspect is configured so that the brake operating device includes a front brake operating device. The brake device includes a front brake device, and the front brake device is configured to be operated by the front brake operating device. The information is related to at least one of the actuation of the front brake operating device or the actuation of the front brake device. For the suspension control device according to the fourth aspect, when the braking force is applied to the front wheel, the suspension can be appropriately controlled.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the fourth aspect is configured so that the suspension includes a front suspension. The information is related to the actuation of the front brake operating device. The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information. For the suspension control device according to the fifth aspect, when the braking force is applied to the front wheel, the front suspension can be appropriately controlled.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the fourth aspect is configured so that the suspension includes a front suspension. The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device. The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information. For the suspension control device according to the sixth aspect, the front suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of the front brake device.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the fifth or sixth aspect is configured so that the locking state includes a locking open state and a locking closed state. The electronic controller is configured to set the front suspension to the locking open state based on the information. For the suspension control device according to the seventh aspect, the locking state of the front suspension can be appropriately controlled.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the fourth aspect is configured so that the suspension includes a rear suspension. The information is related to the actuation of the front brake operating device. The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information. For the suspension control device according to the eighth aspect, when the braking force is applied to the front wheel, the rear suspension can be appropriately controlled.

[0014] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the fourth aspect is configured so that the suspension includes a rear suspension. The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device. The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information. For the suspension control device according to the ninth aspect, the rear suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of the front brake device.

[0015] According to the tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the eighth or ninth aspect is configured so that the electronic controller is configured to reduce the stroke of the rear suspension based on information related to the actuation. For the suspension control device according to the tenth aspect, the stroke of the rear suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of the front brake device.

[0016] According to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the third aspect is configured so that the brake operating device includes a rear brake operating device. The brake device includes a rear brake device, and the rear brake device is configured to be operated by the rear brake operating device. The information is related to at least one of the actuation of the rear brake operating device or the actuation of the rear brake device. For the suspension control device according to the eleventh aspect, the suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of at least one of the rear brake operating device or the rear brake device.

[0017] According to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the eleventh aspect is configured so that the suspension includes a front suspension and a rear suspension. The information is related to the actuation of the rear brake operating device. The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension based on the information related to the actuation of the rear brake operating device. For the suspension control device according to the twelfth aspect, the front suspension and the rear suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of the rear brake operating device.

[0018] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the eleventh aspect is configured so that the suspension includes at least a front suspension and a rear suspension. The information is related to the actuation of the rear brake device. The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension based on the information related to the actuation of the rear brake device. For the suspension control device according to the thirteenth aspect, the front suspension and the rear suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of the rear brake device.

[0019] According to the fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect is configured so that the electronic controller is configured to increase the stroke of the front suspension and reduce the stroke of the front suspension according to the information. For the suspension control device according to the fourteenth aspect, the strokes of the front suspension and the rear suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the actuation of the rear brake operating device.

[0020] According to the fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to any one of the third to fourteenth aspects is configured so that the electronic controller is configured to adjust the control amount of the suspension according to at least one of the actuation amount of the brake operating device or the actuation amount of the brake device. For the suspension control device according to the fifteenth aspect, the suspension can be appropriately controlled based on at least one of the actuation amount of the brake operating device or the actuation amount of the brake device.

[0021] According to a sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects further includes an additional sensor configured to detect additional information related to the traveling inclination of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to control the suspension based on the information and the additional information. With the suspension control device according to the sixteenth aspect, the suspension can be appropriately controlled based on the traveling inclination of the human-powered vehicle.

[0022] According to the seventeenth aspect of the present disclosure, the suspension control device according to any one of the third to sixteenth aspects is configured so that a sensor is mounted on at least one of the brake operating device and the brake device. With the suspension control device according to the seventeenth aspect, actuation of the brake system can be easily detected.

[0023] Furthermore, other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the disclosed suspension control device will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, discloses preferred embodiments of the suspension control device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this original disclosure.

[0025] Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a human powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) having front and rear suspensions controlled by a suspension control device according to one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the handlebar area of ​​a human-powered vehicle shown in ;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A side elevation view of a front portion of a human powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) shown in FIG. , having a front disc brake rotor and a front disc brake caliper that selectively clamps the front disc brake rotor;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A side elevation view of a rear portion of a human powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) shown in , having a rear disc brake rotor and a rear disc brake caliper that selectively clamps the rear disc brake;

[0029] Figure 5 is a block diagram showing a suspension assembly for a human powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle), the suspension assembly including Figure 1 A suspension control device, a front suspension, and a rear suspension of a human-powered vehicle as shown in;

[0030] Figure 6 is a pair of graphs showing the travel of the brake lever versus Figure 1 The relationship between the time and load of the braking operation of the front brake lever or the rear brake lever (brake operating device) of the human-powered vehicle shown in;

[0031] Figure 7 is a pair of graphs showing piston movement versus Figure 1 The relationship between the time and load of actuation of the front disc brake caliper or the rear disc brake caliper (brake device) of a human-powered vehicle shown in ;

[0032] Figure 8 The automatic suspension control is a flow chart of the automatic suspension control. The automatic suspension control is performed by the electronic controller of the suspension control device according to the structured detection and Figure 1 The method comprises: performing, based on information (detection results) of at least one sensor of information related to actuation of a brake system of a human-powered vehicle as shown in FIG. 1 , automatically changing the state of a front suspension and a rear suspension (e.g., at least one of a damping force, a spring force, a locking state, or a suspension travel);

[0033] Fig. 9 is a pre-stored control map used by the electronic controller to control the rear brake operating device or the rear brake device based on the amount of actuation of at least one of the rear brake operating device or the rear brake device Figure 1 The operating states (e.g., travels) of the front and rear suspensions of the human-powered vehicle shown in FIG. 1 ; and

[0034] Fig.10 is a pre-stored control map used by the electronic controller to control the rear brake operating device or the rear brake device based on the amount of actuation of at least one of the rear brake operating device or the rear brake device Figure 1 The operating state (eg, travel) of the rear suspension of the human-powered vehicle shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art of human-powered vehicles (eg, bicycles) from this disclosure that the following description of the embodiments is provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0036] First reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , shows a human-powered vehicle 1 equipped with a human-powered vehicle (eg, a bicycle) suspension assembly 10, which includes a suspension control device 12 according to one embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the suspension control device 12 is used for a human-powered vehicle 1. Although the human-powered vehicle 1 is shown as a bicycle, it is obvious that the suspension control device 12 can be used with other human-powered vehicles including a suspension. The suspension includes a front suspension FS. The suspension includes a rear suspension RS. Preferably, the suspension includes a front suspension FS and a rear suspension RS. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the human-powered vehicle (e.g., bicycle) suspension assembly 10 basically includes a front suspension FS, a rear suspension RS, and a suspension control device 12. The human-powered vehicle (e.g., bicycle) suspension assembly 10 also includes a power source B. The power source B is attached to the down tube of the main frame F. The power source B supplies power to the front suspension FS, the rear suspension RS, and the suspension control device 12.

[0037] like Figure 1As shown, the human-powered vehicle 1 includes a bicycle body having a main frame F, a front suspension FS and a swing arm SA. The front suspension FS is a suspension front fork, which is pivotally mounted to the front tube of the main frame F. The front wheel FW is rotatably mounted to the lower end of the front suspension FS. The swing arm SA is pivotally connected to the rear of the main frame F. The rear suspension RS is installed between the main frame F and the swing arm SA. The rear wheel RW is rotatably mounted to the rear end of the swing arm SA. The front wheel FW includes a front hub, a plurality of front spokes, a front wheel rim and a front tire. The rear wheel RW includes a rear hub, a plurality of rear spokes, a rear wheel rim and a rear tire.

[0038] The vehicle suspension assembly 10 further includes at least one user input device 14 for manually controlling and / or setting the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS of the suspension control device 12. The user operable input device 14 is not limited to Figure 2 and may include, for example, buttons, switches, levers, dials and / or touch screens. The user-operable input device 14 may be mounted on a suitable portion of the human-powered vehicle 1. Here, the user-operable input device 14 is mounted on the handlebar H of the human-powered vehicle 1. The suspension control device 12 includes an electronic controller 16. In addition, the suspension control device 12 also includes a sensor. The sensor is configured to detect actuation of the braking system of the human-powered vehicle 1. Therefore, the suspension control device 12 basically includes a sensor and an electronic controller. As described below, the suspension control device 12 may use one or more sensors, and the one or more sensors are configured to detect actuation of the braking system of the human-powered vehicle 1.

[0039] In any case, the electronic controller 16 is programmed to automatically control the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS in response to an actuation of the braking system of the human-powered vehicle 1. In addition to the automatic control of the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS by the electronic controller 16, the user may manually control the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS, preferably using the user-operable input device 14. Thus, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state or travel of the suspension (the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS).

[0040] The user operable input device 14 is operatively connected to an electronic controller 16. Here, the electronic controller 16 is part of a bicycle computer, which may include other conventional functions as needed and / or desired. Alternatively, the electronic controller 16 may be dedicated to controlling and / or setting the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS.

[0041] The electronic controller 16 may be programmed to control one of the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS, or, as described below, may be programmed to control both the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS. The electronic controller 16 includes one or more processors (hardware) 16a and a memory device 16b (hardware). The processor 16a includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessing unit (MPU).

[0042] The memory device 16b stores control programs, data, settings, detection results, etc. The memory device 16b is any computer storage device or any computer readable medium other than a temporary propagation signal. The memory device 16b includes a non-volatile memory such as a RAM (random access memory) device, a hard disk, a flash drive, etc. The processor 16a executes the control program stored in the memory device 16b for controlling one of the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS, or for controlling both the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS, as described below.

[0043] Here, in the illustrated embodiment, the electronic controller 16 is electrically connected to the user-operable input device 14 and the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS. Here, the electronic controller 16 includes a communicator 16c, and the communicator 16c includes a power line communication (PLC) circuit for communicating using a voltage line, which supplies power from a power supply B to electrical components such as actuators or motors of the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS. Alternatively, a dedicated signal line may be provided to transmit a control signal from the communicator 16c of the electronic controller 16 to the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS. Moreover, for example, the communicator 16c includes a wireless receiver having a wireless communication circuit for wirelessly communicating with a variety of sensors. In other words, in the illustrated embodiment, the communicator 16c is configured to communicate with the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS via a wired connection, and is configured to communicate with the sensors using wireless communication. The wireless communication standard used by the suspension control device 12 may be, for example, or Therefore, the communicator 16c includes wired and wireless communication circuits that perform wired and wireless communication.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the processor 16a, the memory device 16b and the communicator 16c are circuits on one or more semiconductor chips. The semiconductor chip is mounted on a printed circuit board included in the electronic controller 16. In the illustrated embodiment, the electronic controller 16 is a semiconductor chip, and the processor 16a, the memory device 16b and the communicator 16c are modules included in the semiconductor chip. The processor 16a, the memory device 16b and the communicator 16c are electrically connected via a bus. The user can access the electronic controller 16 using an external input device to send a signal to the electronic controller 16 for updating and deleting information stored in the memory device 16b, and for adding information to the memory device 16b. The electronic controller 16 executes the process of the computer program stored in the memory device 16b according to the signal received from one or more external input devices. For example, the external input device can be a laptop, a smart phone, a tablet terminal and / or a bicycle computer. Therefore, the electronic controller 16 and the input device can communicate by wired or wireless communication.

[0045] The user-operable input device 14 is configured to output a control signal to the electronic controller 16 for manually controlling and / or setting the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS of the suspension control device 12. For example, as shown in the illustrated embodiment, the user-operable input device 14 can be operated in three ways to control and / or set the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS. In particular, the user-operable input device 14 can be pushed toward the handlebar H to change the operating mode that can appear on the display screen of the electronic controller 16. The user-operable input device 14 can also be pushed in the forward direction and the rearward direction to adjust (e.g., increase or decrease) the settings in each mode.

[0046] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the human-powered vehicle 1 also includes a braking system for slowing down or stopping one or both of the front wheels FW and the rear wheels RW. Figure 3 As shown, the front wheel FW is provided with a front disc rotor FR, and the front disc rotor FR is fixed to the front hub FH of the front wheel FW. Figure 4 As shown, the rear wheel RW is provided with a rear disc rotor RR, which is fixed to the rear hub RH of the rear wheel RW. Generally, the braking system includes a brake operating device and a braking device. In order to apply braking force to the front wheel FW, the brake operating device includes a front brake operating device 20, and the braking device includes a front brake device 22, and the front brake device 22 is configured to be operated by the front brake operating device 20. In order to apply braking force to the rear wheel RW, the brake operating device includes a rear brake operating device 24, and the braking device includes a rear brake device 26, and the rear brake device 26 is configured to be operated by the rear brake operating device 24. Here in the illustrated embodiment, the braking system includes the front brake operating device 20, the front brake device 22, the rear brake operating device 24 and the rear brake device 26.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the front brake operating device 20 includes a handlebar mounting portion 20a and a brake lever 20b, and the brake lever 20b is pivotally mounted on the handlebar mounting portion 20a. Figure 2 As shown, the rear brake operating device 24 includes a handlebar mounting portion 24a and a brake lever 24b, which is pivotally mounted on the handlebar mounting portion 24a. Here, the front brake operating device 20 is a hydraulic brake operating device, which is fluidly connected to the front brake device 22 through a first hydraulic hose 30. Similarly, the rear brake operating device 24 is a hydraulic brake operating device, which is fluidly connected to the rear brake device 26 through a second hydraulic hose 32. The front brake device 22 and the rear brake device 26 are hydraulic disc brake calipers having one or more pistons that move a pair of brake pads into contact with the front disc rotor FR or the rear disc rotor RR.

[0048] Alternatively, the brake system may be a mechanical disc brake system rather than a hydraulic disc brake system as shown. Since the front brake operating device 20, the front brake device 22, the rear brake operating device 24 and the rear brake device 26 are well-known conventional components, they will not be described and / or shown in detail herein.

[0049] As described above, the suspension control device 12 includes a sensor configured to detect actuation of the brake system of the human-powered vehicle 1. In other words, the sensor is configured to detect information related to at least one of actuation of the brake operating device or actuation of the brake device as actuation of the brake system.

[0050] In the case of a front brake system (e.g., the front brake operating device 20 and the front brake device 22), the sensor is mounted on at least one of the front brake operating device 20 and the front brake device 22. Similarly, in the case of a rear brake system (e.g., the rear brake operating device 24 and the rear brake device 26), the sensor is mounted on at least one of the rear brake operating device 24 and the rear brake device 26. For both the front brake system and the rear brake system, the sensor is configured to detect information related to at least one of the actuation of the brake operating device and the actuation of the brake device as the actuation of the brake system. Therefore, although it is preferred that each of the front brake system and the rear brake system includes at least one sensor that detects information indicating the actuation of the brake system, it will be apparent from this disclosure that certain benefits can be obtained in the case of not only one sensor that detects the actuation of one of the brake systems. In the case of the front brake system, the information is related to at least one of the actuation of the front brake operating device 20 or the actuation of the front brake device 22. In the case of the rear brake system, the information is related to at least one of the actuation of the rear brake operating device 24 or the actuation of the rear brake device 26.

[0051] In the illustrated embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the front brake operating device sensor 40 is provided on the front brake operating device 20 to detect the movement of the brake lever 20b relative to the handlebar mounting portion 20a as information indicating the actuation of the front brake system. In other words, in the case of the front brake operating device sensor 40, the information is related to the actuation of the front brake operating device 20. Preferably, the front brake operating device sensor 40 is configured to detect the movement amount (e.g., degree or millimeter) of the brake lever 20b of the front brake operating device 20, and the detection signal is output by the front brake operating device sensor 40 to indicate the movement amount of the brake lever 20b of the front brake operating device 20.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the front brake sensor 42 is provided on the front brake 22 to detect the movement of the piston relative to the caliper housing, which serves as information indicating the actuation of the front brake system. In other words, in the case of the front brake sensor 42, the information is related to the actuation of the front brake 22. Preferably, the front brake sensor 42 is configured to detect the movement amount (e.g., millimeters) of the piston of the front brake 22, and the detection signal (information) is output by the front brake sensor 42 to indicate the movement amount of the piston of the front brake 22. The electronic controller 16 is configured to control the front suspension FS according to the information.

[0053] Similarly, if Figure 2 As shown, the rear brake operating device sensor 44 is provided on the rear brake operating device 24 to detect the movement of the brake lever 24b relative to the handlebar mounting portion 24a as information indicating the actuation of the rear brake system. In other words, in the case of the rear brake operating device sensor 44, the information is related to the actuation of the rear brake operating device 24. Preferably, the rear brake operating device sensor 44 is configured to detect the movement amount (e.g., degree or millimeter) of the brake lever 24b of the rear brake operating device 24, and the detection signal is output by the rear brake operating device sensor 44 to indicate the movement amount of the brake lever 24b of the rear brake operating device 24. The electronic controller 16 is configured to control the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS according to the information related to the actuation of the rear brake operating device 24.

[0054] like Figure 4As shown, a rear brake sensor 46 is provided on the rear brake 26 to detect the movement of the piston relative to the caliper housing as information indicating the actuation of the rear brake system. In other words, in the case of the rear brake sensor 46, the information is related to the actuation of the rear brake 26. Preferably, the rear brake sensor 46 is configured to detect the amount of movement (e.g., millimeters) of the piston of the rear brake 26, and a detection signal is output by the rear brake sensor 46 to indicate the amount of movement of the piston of the rear brake 26. The electronic controller 16 is configured to control the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS according to the information related to the actuation of the rear brake 26.

[0055] Each of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46 constitutes an example of a sensor configured to detect an actuation of the brake system of the human-powered vehicle 1. The electronic controller 16 is configured to control the suspension (front suspension FS and / or rear suspension RS) of the human-powered vehicle 1 according to the actuation detected by the sensor (one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46). Each of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46 may include a wireless transmitter to communicate with the electronic controller 16, or each of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46 may be connected to the electronic controller 16 by wires for wired communication. In the case of wireless communication, the wireless communication signal may be a radio frequency (RF) signal, an ultra-wideband communication signal, a Bluetooth communication or any other type of signal suitable for wireless communication as understood in the bicycle field.

[0056] In order to better control the stability of the human-powered vehicle 1, as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the suspension control device 12 further includes an additional sensor 50 configured to detect additional information related to the travel inclination of the human-powered vehicle 1. Using the additional sensor 50, the electronic controller 16 can determine whether the travel inclination of the human-powered vehicle 1 is in a diving state, a downhill driving state, or an uphill driving state. Here, for example, the additional sensor 50 is a tilt sensor, which is provided on the human-powered vehicle 1, such as Figure 1 The arrangement shown is on the main frame F. The term "tilt sensor" used herein is a device that can measure the tilt or inclination of the bicycle in the front-to-back direction of the human-powered vehicle 1. For example, the additional sensor 50 can be an accelerometer, an inclinometer, an inclinometer, etc. The additional sensor 50 may include a wireless transmitter to communicate with the electronic controller 16, or the additional sensor 50 may be connected to the electronic controller 16 by a wire for wired communication. In the case of wireless communication, the wireless communication signal may be a radio frequency (RF) signal, an ultra-wideband communication signal, or a Bluetooth communication or any other type of signal suitable for wireless communication as understood in the bicycle field.

[0057] For the suspension control device 12 including the additional sensor 50, the electronic controller 16 receives a detection signal as information indicating actuation of the brake system from one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44, and 46, and receives a detection signal as additional information indicating a traveling inclination from the additional sensor 50. In this way, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control the suspension (the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS) based on the information and the additional information.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the front suspension FS is a part of the front fork of the human-powered vehicle 1. Therefore, the front suspension FS rotatably supports the front wheel FW. Figure 5 As shown, the front suspension FS preferably includes a locking state actuator 52, a stroke adjustment actuator 54, a damping force adjustment actuator 56, and a spring force adjustment actuator 58. Each of the actuators 52, 54, 56, and 58 is directly controlled by the electronic controller 16 or controlled by the user-operable input device 14. Preferably, each of the actuators 52, 54, 56, and 58 is an electrically controlled actuator, which includes a motor or an electric solenoid located on the front suspension FS or at a remote location. In this way, the electronic controller 16 can control the actuators 52, 54, 56, and 58 to adjust the front suspension FS based on the actuation of the braking system and / or the driving state of the human-powered vehicle 1. Although the front suspension FS is configured so that the locking state, stroke, damping force, and spring force are all adjustable, it is obvious from the present disclosure that the front suspension FS can be configured so that one or more of these adjusters are omitted.

[0059] The basic structure of the front suspension FS is conventional and well known in the field of bicycles. Preferably, the front suspension FS includes a stroke adjustment unit, a locking unit, and a damper adjustment unit, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,251,376 (assigned to Shimano Inc.). In addition, the adjustable air spring of the front suspension disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,251,376 may be provided with a compression spring and a spring force adjustment unit for adjusting the spring force of the compression spring.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, the rear suspension RS is installed between the main frame F and the swing arm SA. Therefore, the rear suspension RS supports the swing arm SA movably relative to the main frame F, so that the rear wheel RW can also move relative to the main frame F. Figure 5As shown, the rear suspension RS preferably includes a locking state actuator 62, a stroke adjustment actuator 64, a damping force adjustment actuator 66 and a spring force adjustment actuator 68. Each of the actuators 62, 64, 66 and 68 is directly controlled by the electronic controller 16 or controlled by the user-operable input device 14. Preferably, each of the actuators 62, 64, 66 and 68 is an electrically controlled actuator, which includes a motor or an electric solenoid located on the rear suspension RS or at a distance. In this way, the electronic controller 16 can control the actuators 62, 64, 66 and 68 to adjust the rear suspension RS based on the actuation of the braking system and / or the driving state of the human-powered vehicle 1. The basic structure of the rear suspension RS is conventional and well known in the field of bicycles. The suspension adjuster of the US patent No. 8,251,376 can be applied to the rear suspension RS so that the rear suspension RS includes a stroke adjustment unit, a locking unit and a damper adjustment unit. Moreover, the rear suspension RS may include one or more of the suspension adjusters disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2011 / 0202236. Although the rear suspension RS is configured so that the locking state, travel, damping force, and spring force are all adjustable, it will be apparent from this disclosure that the rear suspension RS may be configured so that one or more of these adjusters are omitted.

[0061] Now go to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the braking operation of the human-powered vehicle 1 will not be discussed. Figure 6 As shown, when the rider operates one of the brake lever 20b of the front brake operating device 20 and the brake lever 24b of the rear brake operating device 24, the load of the operated brake lever 20b or 24b increases relatively linearly as the brake lever stroke increases until the brake lever stroke ends. Figure 7 As shown, in response to the operation of one of the brake levers 20b and 24b, one of the front brake device 24 and the rear brake device 26 is actuated. When one of the front brake device 24 and the rear brake device 26 is actuated, its piston moves to engage with the corresponding one of the brake disc rotors FR and RR. First, during the braking operation, the braking force gradually increases as the piston engages with the brake disc rotor FR or RR. Then, partially entering the braking operation, the braking force begins to increase faster with a smaller amount of movement of the piston. Finally, near the end of the braking operation, the braking force begins to decrease relative to the amount of movement of the piston. Depending on whether the brake lever 20b or 24b is operated slowly or quickly, the piston will move at a slow speed or a fast speed. Therefore, hard braking or fast braking of the front brake device 24 will cause the front end of the human-powered vehicle 1 to dive due to the compression of the front suspension FS. On the other hand, with soft braking or slow braking, the braking force applied to the front brake disc rotor FR by the front brake device 24 is more gentle, and the compression of the front suspension FS will not have such a great effect.

[0062] Now turn to Figure 8 , a suspension control performed by the electronic controller 16 will now be discussed. Here, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS based on information related to the actuation of the braking system from one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46 or additional information related to the travel inclination of the additional sensor 50. The electronic controller 16 periodically performs the suspension control process at intervals (e.g., one or two milliseconds). Alternatively, the suspension control process can be set so that the suspension control process is performed within a predetermined time period or within an operating time lag or interval. In the suspension control, the electronic controller 16 controls at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state or travel of the front suspension FS and / or the rear suspension RS. The locking state includes a locking open (ON) state and a locking closed (OFF) state.

[0063] In step S1, the electronic controller 16 determines whether a braking operation (i.e., a front braking operation and / or a rear braking operation) is occurring. Here, the electronic controller 16 receives detection signals from one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44, and 46 to obtain information related to the actuation of both the front braking system and the rear braking system. In this suspension control, if necessary and / or desired, one of the sensors 40 and 42 may be omitted. Moreover, in this suspension control, if necessary and / or desired, one of the sensors 44 and 46 may be omitted. If the electronic controller 16 determines that a braking operation (i.e., a front braking operation and / or a rear braking operation) is occurring, the control process proceeds to step S2. If the electronic controller 16 determines that neither the front braking operation nor the rear braking operation is occurring, the control process ends.

[0064] In step S2, the electronic controller 16 determines whether the traveling inclination of the human-powered vehicle 1 is such that the front end is tilted downward, indicating a nosedive state or a downhill travel state, based on the additional information of the additional sensor 50. If the electronic controller 16 determines that the front end is not tilted downward, the control process proceeds to step S3. If the electronic controller 16 determines that the front end is tilted downward, the control process proceeds to step S4.

[0065] In step S3, the electronic controller 16 determines whether a front brake operation is being performed based on information from the front brake operating device sensor 40 and / or the front brake device sensor 42. If the electronic controller 16 determines that a front brake operation is being performed, the control process proceeds to step S5. If the electronic controller 16 determines that a front brake operation is not being performed, the control process proceeds to step S6.

[0066] In step S4, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state or stroke of the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS based on information related to the actuation of the braking system from one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46 or additional information related to the travel inclination from the additional sensor 50. Preferably, in step S4, the electronic controller 16 is configured to increase the stroke of the front suspension FS and reduce the stroke of the rear suspension RS based on the information. In particular, since a braking operation (i.e., a front braking operation and / or a rear braking operation) is occurring as determined in step S1 and the front end is tilted downward as determined in step S2, the electronic controller 16 outputs a control signal to the stroke adjustment actuator 54 to increase the stroke of the front suspension FS, and outputs a control signal to the stroke adjustment actuator 64 to reduce the stroke of the rear suspension RS. Fig. 9 As shown, in step S4, preferably, the electronic controller 16 is configured to adjust the control amount of the suspension (front suspension FS and / or rear suspension RS) according to at least one of the actuation amount of the brake operating device (front brake operating device 20 and rear brake operating device 24) or the actuation amount of the brake device (front brake device 22 and / or rear brake device 26). Fig. 9 The control diagram of shows a linear relationship between the stroke and the actuation amount of the brake operating device or the brake device, but the relationship between the stroke and the actuation amount of the brake operating device or the brake device does not need to be linear.

[0067] Alternatively, the electronic controller 16 may be configured by the user so that in step S4, one or more operating characteristics of the front suspension FS are adjusted using one or more of the actuators 52, 54, 56, and 58, and one or more operating characteristics of the rear suspension RS are adjusted using one or more of the actuators 62, 64, 66, and 68. For example, in step S4, the electronic controller 16 may be programmed to adjust the front suspension FS to (1) increase travel, (2) reduce damping force, (3) reduce spring force, (4) and / or set a predetermined (original or default) position, and to adjust the rear suspension RS to (1) reduce travel, (2) increase damping force, (3) increase spring force, (4) and / or set a predetermined (original or default) position. Additionally, the electronic controller 16 may be configured by the user so that in step S4, the electronic controller 16 may be programmed to set the rear suspension RS to a locked open state.

[0068] In step S5, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state or stroke of the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS based on information related to the actuation of the braking system from one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46. Preferably, in step S5, the electronic controller 16 is configured to set the front suspension FS to a locked open state based on the information. Moreover, preferably, in step S5, the electronic controller 16 is configured to reduce the stroke of the rear suspension RS based on the information. In particular, since at least the front braking operation is occurring as determined in step S3 and the front end is not tilted downward as determined in step S2, the electronic controller 16 outputs a control signal to the stroke adjustment actuator 52 to set the front suspension FS to a locked open state, and outputs a control signal to the stroke adjustment actuator 64 to reduce the stroke of the rear suspension RS. Fig.10 As shown, preferably, in step S5, the electronic controller 16 is configured to adjust the control amount of the suspension (rear suspension RS) according to at least one of the actuation amount of the brake operating device (rear brake operating device 24) or the actuation amount of the brake device (rear brake device 26). Fig.10 The control diagram of shows a linear relationship between the stroke and the actuation amount of the brake operating device or the brake device, but the relationship between the stroke and the actuation amount of the brake operating device or the brake device does not need to be linear.

[0069] Alternatively, the electronic controller 16 may be configured by the user so that in step S5, one or more operating characteristics of the front suspension FS are adjusted using one or more of the actuators 52, 54, 56, and 58, and one or more operating characteristics of the rear suspension RS are adjusted using one or more of the actuators 62, 64, 66, and 68. For example, in step S5, instead of setting the front suspension FS to the locked open state, the electronic controller 16 may be programmed to adjust the front suspension FS to (1) reduce travel, (2) increase damping force, (3) increase spring force, and / or (4) set a predetermined (original or default) position, and to adjust the rear suspension RS to (1) reduce travel, (2) increase damping force, (3) increase spring force, and / or (4) set a predetermined (original or default) position. Additionally, optionally, the electronic controller 16 may be configured by the user so that in step S5, the electronic controller 16 may be programmed to set the rear suspension RS to the locked open state.

[0070] In step S6, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state or stroke of the rear suspension RS based on information related to the actuation of the braking system from one or more of the sensors 40, 42, 44 and 46. In other words, in step S6, the electronic controller 16 is configured to control the rear suspension RS based on the information. Preferably, in step S6, the electronic controller 16 is configured to reduce the stroke of the rear suspension RS based on the information related to the actuation. In particular, since it is determined in step S3 that only the rear braking operation is occurring and the front end is not tilted downward as determined in step S2, the electronic controller 16 outputs a control signal to the stroke adjustment actuator 64 to reduce the stroke of the rear suspension RS. Similar to the control in step S5, preferably, in step S6, as Fig.10 As shown, the electronic controller 16 is configured to adjust the control amount of the suspension (rear suspension RS) according to at least one of the actuation amount of the brake operating device (rear brake operating device 24) or the actuation amount of the brake device (rear brake device 26).

[0071] Alternatively, the electronic controller 16 may be set by the user so that in step S6, one or more operating characteristics of the rear suspension RS are adjusted using one or more of the actuators 62, 64, 66, and 68. For example, in step S6, the electronic controller 16 may be programmed to adjust the rear suspension RS to (1) reduce travel, (2) increase damping force, increase spring force, and / or set a predetermined (original or default) position. Additionally, the electronic controller 16 may be set by the user so that in step S6, the electronic controller 16 may be programmed to set the rear suspension RS to a locked open state.

[0072] In understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives as used herein are intended to be open terms, which specify the presence of recorded features, elements, parts, groups, wholes and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unrecorded features, elements, parts, groups, wholes and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "including", "having" and their derivatives. And, unless otherwise stated, the terms "portion", "part", "section", "member" or "element" when used in the singular can have a dual meaning of a single part or multiple parts.

[0073] As used herein, the following directional terms "frame-facing side", "non-frame-facing side", "forward", "rearward", "front", "rear", "up", "down", "above", "below", "upward", "downward", "top", "bottom", "side", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical" and "lateral" and any other similar directional terms refer to those directions of a bicycle in an upright riding position and equipped with suspension controls. Therefore, these directional terms used to describe the suspension controls should be interpreted relative to a bicycle in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface and equipped with the suspension controls. The terms "left" and "right" are used to mean "right" when referenced from the right side when viewed from behind the bicycle, and "left" when referenced from the left side when viewed from the rear.

[0074] In addition, it should be understood that although the terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, for example, the first component discussed above may be referred to as the second component, and vice versa, without departing from the teachings of the present invention. The terms "attached" or "attached" used herein include a construction in which an element is directly fixed to another element by fixing the element directly to the other element; a construction in which an element is indirectly fixed to another element by fixing the element to an intermediate member, which in turn is fixed to the other element; and a construction in which one element is integral with another element, that is, one element is substantially a part of another element. This definition also applies to words with similar meanings, such as, "connect", "connect", "couple", "mount", "bond", "fix" and their derivatives. Finally, the degree terms such as "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately" used herein indicate the amount of deviation that modifies the term so that the final result will not be significantly changed.

[0075] Although only selected embodiments have been selected to illustrate the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this specification that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The appended claims, for example, unless otherwise specified, may change the size, shape, position or orientation of various components as needed and / or desired, as long as these changes do not substantially affect their intended functions. Unless otherwise specified, the components shown to be directly connected or in contact with each other may have an intermediate structure disposed between them, as long as these changes do not substantially affect their intended functions. Unless otherwise specified, the function of an element may be performed by two, and vice versa. The structure and function of an embodiment may be adopted in another embodiment. Not all advantages must exist simultaneously in a particular embodiment. Each unique feature in the prior art, alone or in combination with other features, should also be regarded as a separate description of the applicant's further invention, including the structural and / or functional concepts embodied by these features. Therefore, the foregoing description of the embodiments provided according to the present invention is only for example, and is not intended to limit the present invention, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A suspension control device for a human-powered vehicle, the suspension control device comprising: at least one actuator configured to adjust a control amount of the suspension; a wireless receiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect information of an actuation of a braking system of the human powered vehicle; an additional sensor configured to detect additional information related to the travel inclination of the human-powered vehicle; and an electronic controller configured to control the actuator to adjust the control amount according to the information detected by the sensor and the additional information, wherein The control amount includes at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state and travel of the suspension, The suspension comprises a rear suspension, The braking system includes a front braking system and a rear braking system. The electronic controller is configured to adjust the rear suspension to increase the damping force when the information corresponds to the rear brake system being actuated, the front brake system not being actuated, and the additional information corresponds to the front end of the human powered vehicle not being tilted downward.

2. The suspension control device according to claim 1, wherein The front brake system includes a front brake operating device and a front brake device, the front brake device being configured to be operated by the front brake operating device, and The information is related to at least one of an actuation of the front brake operating device and an actuation of the front braking device.

3. The suspension control device according to claim 2, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

4. The suspension control device according to claim 2, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

5. The suspension control device according to claim 2, wherein The electronic controller is configured to adjust the control amount according to at least one of a movement amount of the front brake operating device and a movement amount of the front brake device.

6. The suspension control device according to claim 1, wherein The rear brake system includes a rear brake operating device and a rear brake device, the rear brake device being configured to be operated by the rear brake operating device, and The information is related to at least one of an actuation of the rear brake operating device and an actuation of the rear braking device.

7. The suspension control device according to claim 6, wherein The information is related to actuation of the rear brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension according to the information related to actuation of the rear brake operating device.

8. The suspension control device according to claim 6, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the rear brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information related to the actuation of the rear brake device.

9. The suspension control device according to claim 6, wherein The electronic controller is configured to adjust the control amount according to at least one of a movement amount of the rear brake operating device and a movement amount of the rear brake device.

10. The suspension control device according to claim 1, wherein The locking state includes a locking open state and a locking closed state. The electronic controller is configured to set the rear suspension to the lock-on state based on the information and the additional information.

11. The suspension control device according to claim 1, wherein The electronic controller is configured to also adjust the rear suspension to reduce the travel, increase the spring force, and / or set a predetermined position when the information corresponds to the rear brake system being actuated and the additional information corresponds to the front end of the human-powered vehicle not being tilted downward.

12. A suspension control device for a human-powered vehicle, the suspension control device comprising: at least one actuator configured to adjust a control amount of the suspension; a wireless receiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect information of an actuation of a braking system of the human powered vehicle; an additional sensor configured to detect additional information related to the travel inclination of the human-powered vehicle; and an electronic controller configured to control the actuator to adjust the control amount according to the information detected by the sensor and the additional information, wherein The control amount includes at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state and travel of the suspension, The suspension includes a front suspension and a rear suspension, The braking system includes a front braking system and a rear braking system. The electronic controller is configured to adjust the front suspension to increase the damping force and adjust the rear suspension to increase the damping force when the information corresponds to the front brake system being actuated and the additional information corresponds to the front end of the human-powered vehicle not tilting downward.

13. The suspension control device according to claim 12, wherein The front brake system includes a front brake operating device and a front brake device, the front brake device being configured to be operated by the front brake operating device, and The information is related to at least one of an actuation of the front brake operating device and an actuation of the front braking device.

14. The suspension control device according to claim 13, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information.

15. The suspension control device according to claim 13, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information.

16. The suspension control device according to claim 14 or 15, wherein: The locking state includes a locking open state and a locking closed state, and The electronic controller is configured to set the front suspension to the lock-on state based on the information.

17. The suspension control device according to claim 13, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

18. The suspension control device according to claim 13, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

19. The suspension control device according to claim 13, wherein The electronic controller is configured to adjust the control amount according to at least one of a movement amount of the front brake operating device and a movement amount of the front brake device.

20. The suspension control device according to claim 12, wherein The rear brake system includes a rear brake operating device and a rear brake device, the rear brake device being configured to be operated by the rear brake operating device, and The information is also related to at least one of an actuation of the rear brake operating device and an actuation of the rear braking device.

21. The suspension control device according to claim 20, wherein The information is related to actuation of the rear brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension according to the information related to actuation of the rear brake operating device.

22. The suspension control device according to claim 20, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the rear brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension according to the information related to the actuation of the rear brake device.

23. The suspension control device according to claim 20, wherein The electronic controller is configured to adjust the control amount according to at least one of a movement amount of the rear brake operating device and a movement amount of the rear brake device.

24. The suspension control device according to claim 12, wherein The locking state includes a locking open state and a locking closed state. The electronic controller is configured to set the rear suspension to the lock-on state based on the information and the additional information.

25. The suspension control device according to claim 12, wherein The locking state includes a locking open state and a locking closed state. The electronic controller is configured to, when the information corresponds to the front brake system being actuated and the additional information corresponds to the front end of the human-powered vehicle not being tilted downward, further perform the following operations: (a) setting the front suspension to the locked open state, or Adjusting the front suspension to: reduce the travel, increase the spring force, and / or set a predetermined position; (b) Adjusting the rear suspension to: reduce the travel, increase the spring force, and / or set a predetermined position.

26. A suspension control device for a human-powered vehicle, the suspension control device comprising: at least one actuator configured to adjust a control amount of the suspension; a wireless receiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect information of an actuation of a braking system of the human powered vehicle; an additional sensor configured to detect additional information related to the travel inclination of the human-powered vehicle; and an electronic controller configured to control the actuator to adjust the control amount according to the information detected by the sensor and the additional information, wherein The control amount includes at least one of the damping force, spring force, locking state and travel of the suspension, The suspension includes a front suspension and a rear suspension, The electronic controller is configured to adjust the front suspension to reduce the damping force and adjust the rear suspension to increase the damping force when the information corresponds to the brake system being actuated and the additional information corresponds to the front end of the human-powered vehicle tilting downward.

27. The suspension control device of claim 26, wherein The brake system comprises a brake operating device and a brake device, and The sensor is configured to detect information related to at least one of an actuation of the brake operating device and an actuation of the brake device as the information on the actuation of the brake system.

28. The suspension control device of claim 27, wherein The brake operating device comprises a front brake operating device, The brake device includes a front brake device configured to be operated by the front brake operating device, and The information is related to at least one of an actuation of the front brake operating device and an actuation of the front braking device.

29. The suspension control device of claim 28, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information.

30. The suspension control device of claim 28, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information.

31. The suspension control device of claim 28, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

32. The suspension control device of claim 28, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

33. The suspension control device of claim 27, wherein The brake operating device comprises a rear brake operating device, The brake device includes a rear brake device configured to be operated by the rear brake operating device, and The information is related to at least one of an actuation of the rear brake operating device and an actuation of the rear braking device.

34. The suspension control device of claim 33, wherein The information is related to actuation of the rear brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension according to the information related to actuation of the rear brake operating device.

35. The suspension control device of claim 33, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the rear brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension according to the information related to the actuation of the rear brake device.

36. The suspension control device of claim 27, wherein The electronic controller is configured to adjust the control amount according to at least one of a movement amount of the brake operating device and a movement amount of the brake device.

37. The suspension control device of claim 26, wherein The electronic controller is configured to, when the information corresponds to the brake system being actuated and the additional information corresponds to the front end of the human-powered vehicle being tilted downward, further perform the following operations: (a) adjusting the front suspension to: increase the travel, reduce the spring force, and / or set a predetermined position; (b) Adjusting the rear suspension to: reduce the travel, increase the spring force, and / or set a predetermined position.

38. A suspension control device for a human-powered vehicle, the suspension control device comprising: a sensor configured to detect actuation of a braking system of the human powered vehicle; an additional sensor configured to detect additional information related to a travel inclination of the human-powered vehicle; and an electronic controller configured to control a suspension of the human powered vehicle based on the actuation detected by the sensor and the additional information, The braking system comprises a braking operating device and a braking device, and the sensor being configured to detect information related to at least one of an actuation of the brake operating device and an actuation of the brake device as an actuation of the brake system, Wherein, the brake operating device comprises a front brake operating device and a rear brake operating device, The brake device includes a front brake device and a rear brake device, the front brake device is configured to be operated by the front brake operating device, the rear brake device is configured to be operated by the rear brake operating device, and the information is related to at least one of an actuation of the front brake operating device and an actuation of the front braking device, the information is also related to at least one of an actuation of the rear brake operating device and an actuation of the rear braking device, The suspension includes a front suspension and a rear suspension, and the electronic controller is configured to perform the following operations when the brake system is actuated and the additional information corresponds to a front end of the human-powered vehicle tilting downward: (a) adjusting the front suspension to: increase travel, reduce damping force, reduce spring force, and / or set a predetermined position; (b) Adjusting the rear suspension to: reduce travel, increase damping force, increase spring force, and / or set a predetermined position.

39. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The electronic controller is configured to control at least one of a damping force, a spring force, a locking state, and a travel of the suspension.

40. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information.

41. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension based on the information.

42. The suspension control device according to claim 39, wherein: The locking state includes a locking open state and a locking closed state, and The electronic controller is configured to set the front suspension to a locked open state based on the information.

43. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The information is related to actuation of the front brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

44. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the front brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the rear suspension based on the information.

45. The suspension control device of claim 43, wherein The electronic controller is configured to reduce travel of the rear suspension based on information related to the actuation.

46. ​​The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The information is related to actuation of the rear brake operating device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension according to the information related to actuation of the rear brake operating device.

47. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The information is related to the actuation of the rear brake device, and The electronic controller is configured to control the front suspension and the rear suspension according to the information related to the actuation of the rear brake device.

48. The suspension control device of claim 46, wherein The electronic controller is configured to increase the travel of the front suspension and decrease the travel of the rear suspension based on the information.

49. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The electronic controller is configured to adjust a control amount of the suspension according to at least one of an actuation amount of the brake operating device and an actuation amount of the brake device.

50. The suspension control device of claim 38, wherein The sensor is mounted on at least one of the brake operating device and the brake device.

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