A transformable control cable controller

Abstract

The application discloses a transformable control cable controller, which comprises a setting seat, a first control cable, a second control cable, a first reel, a second reel, a first operating member and a lever, wherein the first cable is connected with the first reel and a first driven device, the second cable is connected with the second reel and a second driven device, the first operating member can select to drive the first reel or the second reel to rotate through the lever, and can select to drive the first reel and the second reel to rotate synchronously, so as to select to control the first driven device or the second driven device through the first cable and the second cable, and can select to control the first driven device and the second driven device synchronously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a controller for controlling the movement of a cable actuation device on a bicycle; in particular, it refers to a cable controller with variable control. Background Technology

[0002] A common type of bicycle has multiple driven devices such as shock absorbers or air springs on the frame. Two cables are connected to each driven device, and the other end of each cable is connected to a controller. The controller has a lever. When the rider moves the lever, he can simultaneously wind up or release each cable. Each cable controls each driven device, changing the support rigidity of each driven device or adjusting the height of the bicycle seat post.

[0003] The controller can only control the winding or unwinding of each cable at the same time, and cannot select to control only one or control two driven devices at the same time as needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cable controller with variable control.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0006] A cable controller with variable control, comprising:

[0007] A mounting bracket is used to attach the handlebars of a bicycle.

[0008] A first control cable, including a first cable line, for connecting a first driven device.

[0009] A second control cable, including a second cable line, for connecting a second driven device.

[0010] A first reel is rotatably mounted on a mounting base, with a first slot formed on its radial circumference, and a first cable connecting the radial circumference of the first reel.

[0011] A second reel is rotatably mounted on a mounting base, with a second slot formed on its radial circumference, and a second cable connecting the radial circumference of the second reel.

[0012] A long, first operating element rotates concentrically with the first and second reels.

[0013] A lever is rotatably pivoted through the portion of a first operating member located between its two ends, causing the first operating member to move the lever along an arc-shaped path. One radially outer side of the lever retracts to form a first wall, and the other radially outer side of the lever retracts to form a second wall. The first wall is located at the diametrical extension of the first reel, and the second wall is located at the diametrical extension of the second reel, causing the lever to select whether to enter or exit the first or second slot.

[0014] The present invention can operate a first operating member to select whether to wind up or release the first cable or the second cable via the first reel and the second reel, thereby selecting to control the first traction device or the second traction device individually or to control the first traction device and the second traction device simultaneously. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the brake lever according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view of the brake lever and the first reel according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing the first relative configuration of the brake lever and the first reel.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the brake lever and the second reel in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing the first relative configuration of the brake lever and the second reel.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of activating the second cable in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of releasing the second cable in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a top view of the brake lever and the first reel in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing a second relative configuration of the brake lever and the first reel.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a bottom view of the brake lever and the second reel in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing a second relative configuration of the brake lever and the second reel.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a top view of the brake lever and the first reel in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing a third relative configuration of the brake lever and the first reel.

[0025] Figure 11 This is a bottom view of the brake lever and the second reel in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing a third relative configuration of the brake lever and the second reel.

[0026] Figure 12 This is an exploded perspective view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the brake lever according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the brake lever and the first reel in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, showing the first relative configuration of the brake lever and the first reel.

[0029] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the brake lever and the second reel in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, showing the first relative configuration of the brake lever and the second reel.

[0030] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the brake lever and the second reel in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, showing a second relative configuration of the brake lever and the second reel.

[0031] Figure 17 This is an exploded perspective view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 18 This is a perspective view of the transmission component according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 19 This is a partial perspective view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention, showing the first relative configuration of the brake lever and the transmission component.

[0034] Figure 20 This is a partial perspective view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention, showing a second relative configuration of the brake lever and the transmission component. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The figures illustrate several embodiments of the cable controller with variable control according to the present invention, but these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not limited to this structure in the patent application.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, Embodiment 1 of the present invention includes a mounting base 10, a first control cable 20, a second control cable 30, a first reel 40, a second reel 50, an elongated first operating member 60, and a brake lever 70. The mounting base 10 is used to connect to the handlebars of a bicycle (not shown). The first control cable 20 includes a first cable 22 for connecting to a first driven device (not shown). The second control cable 30 includes a second cable 32 for connecting to a second driven device (not shown). The first and second driven devices can be shock absorbers, pneumatic rods, or other devices that can be pulled by cables to operate.

[0037] The first reel 40 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 10, and a first slot 41 is formed on its radial circumference. The first cable 22 is connected to the radial circumference of the first reel 40, so that the first reel 40 is rotated to wind up or unwind the first cable 22, thereby controlling the first driven device.

[0038] The second reel 50 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 10, and a second slot 51 is formed on its radial circumference. The second cable 32 is connected to the radial circumference of the second reel 50, so that the second reel 50 is rotated to wind up or unwind the second cable 32, thereby controlling the second driven device.

[0039] The first operating member 60 rotates concentrically with the first reel 40 and the second reel 50. The lever 70 is rotatably pivoted through the portion of the first operating member 60 located between its two ends, causing the first operating member 60 to drive the lever 70 to move along an arc-shaped path. One radially outer side of the lever 70 retracts to form a first wall surface 71, and the other radially outer side of the lever 70 retracts to form a second wall surface 72. The first wall surface 71 is located at the diametrical extension of the first reel 40, and the second wall surface 72 is located at the diametrical extension of the second reel 50, causing the lever 70 to selectively enter or exit the first slot 41 or the second slot 51.

[0040] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This illustrates the first usage state of Embodiment 1, in which... Figure 4 The first wall surface 71 faces the first recess 41, causing the lever 70 to disengage from the first recess 41. Figure 5 The indicator shows that the lever 70 enters the second slot 51, the lever 70 engages with the second reel 50, the second wall surface 72 faces away from the second slot 51, and operating the first operating element 60 actuates the lever 70 to move along an arc-shaped path. The lever 70 will not cause the first reel 40 to rotate. Figure 6 As shown, the lever 70 drives the second reel 50 to rotate. Accordingly, the first cable 22 will not activate the first driven device, while the second cable 32 activates the second driven device. Operating the first operating member 60 can control the second driven device to move, while the first driven device will not move.

[0041] Rotating the lever 70 can change the relative state of the lever 70 with respect to the first reel 40 and the second reel 50. Figure 8 and Figure 9 This illustrates the second usage state of Embodiment 1, in which... Figure 8 The indicator shows that the lever 70 enters the first slot 41, the lever 70 engages the first reel 40, the first wall surface 71 faces away from the first slot 41, the first operating element 60 actuates the lever 70, the lever 70 can drive the first reel 40 to rotate, the second wall surface 72 faces the second slot 51, the lever 70 retracts from the second reel 50, the lever 70 will not drive the second reel 50 to rotate, accordingly, select to control the first driven device to operate, while the second driven device does not operate.

[0042] Figure 10 and Figure 11The third usage state of Embodiment 1 is shown, in which the lever 70 enters the first slot 41 and the second slot 51, the lever 70 engages the first reel 40 and the second reel 50, the first operating member 60 is operated to actuate the lever 70, the lever 70 can simultaneously drive the first reel 40 and the second reel 50 to rotate, thereby simultaneously controlling the operation of the first driven device and the second driven device.

[0043] Embodiment 1 further includes a retaining disc 80, an elongated second operating member 90, and a positioning post 100. The retaining disc 80 has several ratchet teeth 82 spaced apart on its radial circumference. A shaft post 110 is pivotally connected to a first reel 40, a second reel 50, a first operating member 60, and the retaining disc 80. The first reel 40 and the second reel 50 are sequentially arranged along the axial direction of the shaft post 110. The first reel 40 and the second reel 50 rotate about the shaft post 110, and the shaft post 110 is coupled to a mounting seat 10. The first operating member 60 and the retaining disc 80 abut against each other and move together. One end of the second operating member 90 is pivotally connected to a shaft 91, and the shaft 91 is connected to the mounting seat 10, providing a user with the option to operate the second operating member 90 to rotate about the shaft 91. The positioning post 100 is pivotally connected to the portion of the second operating member 90 located between its two ends, and the positioning post 100 abuts against at least one ratchet tooth 82, thereby positioning the first operating member 60.

[0044] When the first operating member 60 rotates around the shaft 110, the brake lever 70 moves along an arc-shaped path under the influence of the first operating member 60. The first operating member 60 drives the holding plate 80 to rotate around the shaft 110, changing the relative abutment between the positioning pin 100 and the holding plate 80. When the operation control of the first operating member 60 is released, the positioning pin 100 is restricted by the second operating member 90, and the holding plate 80 can be positioned using the positioning pin 100, thereby positioning the first operating member 60 and the brake lever 70, and further positioning the second reel 50. The state in which the second driven device is controlled and operated is maintained.

[0045] exist Figure 6 In the state shown, as Figure 7 As shown, when the second operating member 90 rotates around the shaft 91, the second operating member 90 drives the positioning column 100 away from the holding plate 80, releasing the restriction of the positioning column 100 on the holding plate 80. The holding plate 80, the first operating member 60 and the brake lever 70 can then return to their initial positions. The brake lever 70 brakes the second reel 50 to rotate and releases the second cable 32, thereby controlling the second driven device to return to its initial state.

[0046] A first torsion spring 112 is pivoted through a shaft 110. The two ends of the first torsion spring 112 abut against a first operating member 60 and a mounting seat 10, respectively. This causes the first operating member 60 to pull the first torsion spring 112 to twist. The first torsion spring 112 provides a resetting force for the first operating member 60. A second torsion spring 92 is pivoted through a shaft 91. The two ends of the second torsion spring 92 abut against a positioning post 100 and a mounting seat 10, respectively. This causes the positioning post 100 to pull the second torsion spring 92 to twist. The second torsion spring 92 provides a resetting force for the positioning post 100 and the second operating member 90.

[0047] The mounting base 10 has two wing plates 11, which are opposite to each other. The shaft column 110 pivots each wing plate 11. The first reel 40, the second reel 50, and the holding plate 80 are located between each wing plate 11. Each wing plate 11 is connected by two through slots 12. Each through slot 12 is arc-shaped with the shaft column 110 as the center. The two ends of the lever 70 are connected to each through slot 12. Any wing plate 11 is connected by a sliding groove 13. The sliding groove 13 is arc-shaped with the shaft column 91 as the center. The positioning column 100 is connected to the sliding groove 13.

[0048] The brake lever 70 forms a bearing portion 73. Along the axial direction of the brake lever 70, the bearing portion 73 is located between the first wall surface 71 and the second wall surface 72. The first operating member 60 is screwed with a first bolt 61, which abuts against the bearing portion 73, thereby restricting the rotation of the brake lever 70.

[0049] One end of the lever 70 is connected to a nut 74, which provides convenience for rotating the lever 70.

[0050] The shaft 110 passes through the first operating member 60, thereby operating the first operating member 60 to rotate around the shaft 110.

[0051] like Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the main difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the first operating member 60 is integrally connected to the first reel 40, so that operating the first operating member 60 causes the first reel 40 to rotate. Embodiment 2 also has a braking structure 120, in which the first reel 40 and the second reel 50 are respectively coupled to the braking structure 120, so that the first reel 40 causes the second reel 50 to rotate through the braking structure 120.

[0052] Specifically, the braking structure 120 includes a rotatable braking lever 121, a first insertion assembly 122, and a second insertion assembly 123. The shaft 110 axially pivots through the braking lever 121. The first reel 40 and the second reel 50 respectively encircle the braking lever 121. The radial outer periphery of the braking lever 121 forms an outer peripheral surface 1211, two first inserts 1212, and a second insert 1213. The outer peripheral surface 1211 is an annular surface extending around the periphery of each first insert 1212 and the second insert 1213. Each first insert 1212 faces the first reel 40, and the second insert 1213 faces the second reel 50. Along the circumferential direction of the radial outer periphery of the braking lever 121, at least one first insert 1212 and the second insert 1213 are misaligned.

[0053] The first reel 40 forms a first mounting hole 42. The first insertion assembly 122 is disposed in the first mounting hole 42. The first insertion assembly 122 includes a first pin 1222, a first coil spring 1224 and a first abutment 1226. The first pin 1222 is inserted into any one of the first slots 1212. The first abutment 1226 is disposed at the end of the first mounting hole 42 away from the lever 121. The first coil spring 1224 is located between the first pin 1222 and the first abutment 1226, and the first coil spring 1224 abuts against the first pin 1222 and the first abutment 1226.

[0054] The second reel 50 forms a second mounting hole 52, and the second insertion assembly 123 is disposed in the second mounting hole 52. The second insertion assembly 123 includes a second pin 1232, a second coil spring 1234 and a second abutment 1236. The second pin 1232 abuts against the outer peripheral surface 1211 or is inserted into the second recess 1213. The second abutment 1236 is disposed at the end of the second mounting hole 52 away from the brake lever 121. The second coil spring 1234 is located between the second pin 1232 and the second abutment 1236, and the second coil spring 1234 abuts against the second pin 1232 and the second abutment 1236.

[0055] The operation of the first operating component 60 causes the first reel 40 to rotate, the first reel 40 drives the brake lever 121 to rotate, thereby controlling the first driven device through the first cable 22, and the first reel 40 drives the brake lever 121 to rotate through the first plug-in assembly 122.

[0056] Rotating the lever 121 causes the first pin 1222 to change from being inserted into one first slot 1212 to being inserted into another first slot 1212, and the second pin 1232 to change from abutting against the outer peripheral surface 1211 or being inserted into the second slot 1213. When the second pin 1232 abuts against the outer peripheral surface 1211, the lever 121, which rotates with the first reel 40, cannot drive the second reel 50 to rotate. Operating the first operating member 60 can control the first driven device through the first cable 22, but cannot control the second driven device through the second cable 32.

[0057] When the second pin 1232 is inserted into the second slot 1213, the lever 121, which rotates with the first reel 40, can drive the second reel 50 to rotate through the second insertion assembly 123. Operating the first operating member 60 can control the first driven device and the second driven device.

[0058] Each of the first slots 1212 is misaligned with the second slot 1213, and the second slot 1213 is located between each of the first slots 1212.

[0059] One end of the lever 121 is connected to a nut 124, which provides convenience for rotating the lever 121.

[0060] like Figures 17 to 20 As shown, the main difference between Embodiment 3 and Embodiment 2 is that the braking structure 120 includes a transmission member 125 and a rotatable braking lever 126. The transmission member 125 is axially inserted through the first reel 40 and the second reel 50. The transmission member 125 has a radially protruding protrusion 1252 that is embedded in the second reel 50. A notch 1254 is formed on one side of the radial outer periphery of the transmission member 125. The braking lever 126 is pivotally inserted through the first reel 40. The braking lever 126 is adjacent to the transmission member 125 on one side in the diametrical direction and retracts to form a third wall surface 1262, thereby enabling the braking lever 126 to selectively enter or exit the notch 1254.

[0061] When the lever 126 enters the notch 1254, operating the first operating member 60 causes the first reel 40 to rotate. The first reel 40 drives the lever 126, which in turn drives the transmission member 125 to rotate. The transmission member 125 then drives the second reel 50 to rotate. Thus, operating the first operating member 60 can simultaneously control the first driven device and the second driven device.

[0062] When the third wall surface 1262 faces the recess 1254, the lever 126 exits the recess 1254, and the operation of the first operating member 60 causes the first reel 40 to rotate. The first reel 40 cannot cause the transmission member 125 to rotate through the lever 126, and the second reel 50 will not rotate with the first reel 40. Therefore, the operation of the first operating member 60 can control the first driven device, but cannot control the second driven device.

[0063] The brake lever 126 forms a support portion 1264, and a second bolt 44 is screwed onto the first reel 40. The second bolt 44 abuts against the support portion 1264, thereby restricting the rotation of the brake lever 126.

[0064] A nut 127 is connected to one end of the lever 126, which provides convenience for rotating the lever 126.

Claims

1. A cable controller with variable control, characterized in that... include: A mounting bracket for attaching the bicycle handlebars; A first control cable, including a first cable line, for connecting a first driven device; A second control cable, including a second cable line, for connecting a second driven device; A first reel is rotatably mounted on a mounting base, and a first slot is formed on its radial circumference. A first cable is connected to the radial circumference of the first reel. A second reel is rotatably mounted on the mounting base, and a second slot is formed on its radial circumference; a second cable is connected to the radial circumference of the second reel. A long, first operating element rotates concentrically with the first and second reels; A lever is rotatably pivoted through the portion of a first operating member located between its two ends, causing the first operating member to move the lever along an arc-shaped path. One radially outer side of the lever retracts to form a first wall, and the other radially outer side of the lever retracts to form a second wall. The first wall is located at the diametrical extension of the first reel, and the second wall is located at the diametrical extension of the second reel, causing the lever to select whether to enter or exit the first or second slot.

2. The variable control cable controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that... It further includes a retaining disc, an elongated second operating member, and a positioning post. The retaining disc has several ratchet teeth spaced apart on its radial circumference. A post passes through the retaining disc. The first operating member and the retaining disc abut against each other and move together. One end of the second operating member passes through a shaft, which is connected to a mounting seat, allowing the user to operate the second operating member to rotate around the shaft. The positioning post passes through the portion of the second operating member located between its two ends, and the positioning post abuts against at least one ratchet tooth, thereby positioning the first operating member.

3. The variable control cable controller as described in claim 2, characterized in that... A first torsion spring is pivoted through the shaft. The two ends of the first torsion spring abut against the first operating member and the mounting seat, respectively. The first operating member pulls the first torsion spring to twist, and the first torsion spring provides a resetting force for the first operating member. A second torsion spring is pivoted through the shaft. The two ends of the second torsion spring abut against the positioning post and the mounting seat, respectively. The positioning post pulls the second torsion spring to twist, and the second torsion spring provides a resetting force for the positioning post and the second operating member.

4. The variable control cable controller as described in claim 2, characterized in that... The mounting base has two wing plates, each wing plate facing each other. The shaft pivots on each wing plate. The first reel, the second reel, and the fastening plate are located between each wing plate. Each wing plate is connected by two through slots. Each through slot is arc-shaped with the shaft as the center. The two ends of the brake lever are connected through each through slot. Each wing plate is connected by a sliding groove. The sliding groove is arc-shaped with the shaft as the center. The positioning post is connected through the sliding groove.

5. The variable control cable controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The brake lever forms a support portion, which is located between the first wall surface and the second wall surface along the axial direction of the brake lever. A first bolt is screwed onto the first operating member, and the first bolt abuts against the support portion, thereby restricting the rotation of the brake lever.

6. The cable controller with variable control as described in claim 1, characterized in that... A nut is attached to one end of the lever to facilitate its rotation.

7. The variable control cable controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that... A shaft column is connected to a mounting base, through which the first reel and the second reel are pivoted. The first reel and the second reel are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the shaft column, and the first reel and the second reel rotate about the shaft column.

8. The variable control cable controller as described in claim 7, characterized in that... The shaft column passes through the first operating member, thereby operating the first operating member to rotate around the shaft column.

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