Operating device for rickshaw

Abstract

Disclosed is an operating apparatus for a rickshaw. An operating apparatus of a rickshaw includes a base structure, an operating member, and an output unit. The base structure can be mounted on a man-powered vehicle. The operating member is movable relative to the base structure in response to a user input operation. The output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the residual electric quantity is lower than a residual electric quantity threshold value in response to a user input operation under the condition that the residual electric quantity of the power supply is lower than the residual electric quantity threshold value. The output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining electric quantity is higher than the remaining electric quantity threshold value without responding to the user input operation under the condition that the remaining electric quantity of the power supply is higher than the remaining electric quantity threshold value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an operating device for a human-powered vehicle. Background Art

[0002] A rickshaw includes an operating unit configured to operate an electric unit. The operating unit is configured to be powered by a power source. The electric unit is configured to be powered by a power source. One of the objects of the present disclosure is to reduce power consumption while enabling a user to know the remaining power of a power source. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a rickshaw includes a base structure, an operating member, and an output unit. The base structure can be mounted on a rickshaw. The operating member can move relative to the base structure in response to a user input operation. The output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the remaining power is lower than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power source is lower than the remaining power threshold. The output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold without responding to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power source is higher than the remaining power threshold.

[0004] With the electrical device according to the first aspect, the user can be notified of first information indicating that the remaining power of the power source is lower than the remaining power threshold via the output unit. In addition, the process of notifying the user of second information when the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold can be omitted. Thus, the power consumption of the operating device can be reduced while enabling the user to be notified that the remaining power of the power source is lower than the remaining power threshold.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the first aspect is configured so that the output unit includes an indicator. The indicator is configured to indicate the first information in response to a user input operation when the remaining power is lower than a remaining power threshold. The indicator is configured not to indicate the second information in response to a user input operation when the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold.

[0006] With the electrical device according to the second aspect, the user can be reliably informed of the first information that the remaining power of the power supply is lower than the remaining power threshold via the indicator. Thus, the power consumption of the operating device can be reduced while the user can be reliably informed that the remaining power of the power supply is lower than the remaining power threshold.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the second aspect is configured so that the indicator is configured to emit light to indicate the first information in response to a user input operation when the remaining power is lower than a remaining power threshold. The indicator is configured not to emit light in response to a user input operation when the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold.

[0008] With the electrical device according to the third aspect, the user can be reliably informed of the first information that the remaining power of the power supply is lower than the remaining power threshold via the indicator. Thus, the power consumption of the operating device can be reduced while the user can be more reliably informed that the remaining power of the power supply is lower than the remaining power threshold.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects further includes an electronic controller circuit system electrically connected to the output unit to control the output unit based on a user input operation and a remaining amount of a power source.

[0010] With the electric device according to the fourth aspect, the output unit can be reliably controlled using the electronic controller circuit system.

[0011] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects further includes a power retainer configured to retain the power supply. The output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the remaining power is lower than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power retained by the power retainer is lower than the remaining power threshold. The output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold without responding to the user input operation when the remaining power of the power retained by the power retainer is higher than the remaining power threshold.

[0012] With the electric device according to the fifth aspect, the user can be notified via the output unit of the first information that the remaining amount of the power supply of the operating device is lower than the remaining amount threshold value.

[0013] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects further includes a communicator circuit system configured to send a control signal to the electrical device in response to a user input operation.

[0014] With the electric device according to the sixth aspect, the electric device can be controlled using a user input operation and a control signal.

[0015] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the sixth aspect is configured so that the communication device circuit system includes a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly transmit a control signal to the electrical device in response to a user input operation.

[0016] With the electric device according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to omit a cable connecting the operating device and the electric device.

[0017] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the seventh aspect is configured so that the electric device includes a power source, and the wireless communication means is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information related to remaining power of the power source of the electric device.

[0018] With the electrical device according to the eighth aspect, the user can be notified via the output unit of the first information that the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is lower than the remaining power threshold. Thus, the power consumption of the operating device can be reduced while the user can be informed that the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is lower than the remaining power threshold.

[0019] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a rickshaw includes a base structure, an operating member, a wireless communication device, and an output unit. The base structure can be mounted on the rickshaw. The operating member can move relative to the base structure in response to a user input operation. The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly send a control signal to the electrical device in response to the user input operation. The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information related to the remaining power of a power supply of the electrical device. The output unit is configured to output information indicating the remaining power of the power supply in response to the user input operation.

[0020] With the electric device according to the ninth aspect, the user can be notified of the remaining amount of power of the electric device via the output unit.

[0021] According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the ninth aspect is configured so that the output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the remaining power is lower than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power supply is lower than the remaining power threshold.

[0022] With the electric device according to the tenth aspect, the user can be notified via the output unit of the first information indicating that the remaining amount of the power source is lower than the remaining amount threshold value.

[0023] According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the ninth or tenth aspect is configured so that the output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power supply is higher than the remaining power threshold.

[0024] With the electric device according to the eleventh aspect, the second information indicating that the remaining amount of the power source is higher than the remaining amount threshold value can be notified to the user via the output unit.

[0025] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects is configured so that the wireless communication means is configured to wirelessly receive a signal including remaining power information from the electrical device.

[0026] With the electric device according to the twelfth aspect, the remaining power information can be acquired from the electric device using a signal wirelessly transmitted from the electric device. Therefore, the remaining power of the power supply of the electric device can be reliably notified to the user via the output unit.

[0027] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the twelfth aspect is configured so that the wireless communication means is configured to wirelessly receive a signal wirelessly transmitted from the electric device in response to the control signal.

[0028] With the electrical device according to the thirteenth aspect, each time the operating member receives a user input operation, the remaining power information can be obtained from the electrical device using a signal wirelessly transmitted from the electrical device. Therefore, the user can be more reliably notified of the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device via the output unit.

[0029] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the eighth to thirteenth aspects is configured so that the electric device includes a shifter including a power source. The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information related to remaining power of the power source of the shifter.

[0030] With the electric device according to the fourteenth aspect, the user can be notified of the remaining amount information of the power source of the shifter via the output unit.

[0031] According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect is configured so that the shifter includes a rear derailleur including a power source. The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive remaining capacity information related to remaining capacity of the power source of the rear derailleur.

[0032] With the electric device according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to notify the user of the remaining amount information of the power source of the rear derailleur via the output unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] A more complete appreciation of the present invention and many of its attendant advantages will be readily obtained as the present invention and its many attendant advantages may be better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a human-powered vehicle including a control system according to one of the embodiments.

[0035] Figure 2 and Figure 3 yes Figure 1A schematic block diagram of the control system of the rickshaw is shown in FIG.

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold).

[0037] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of a control system shown in (when the remaining power of a power supply of the electrical device is higher than a remaining power threshold).

[0038] Figure 6 According to the first variant Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is higher than the remaining power threshold).

[0039] Figure 7 According to the second variant Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is higher than the remaining power threshold).

[0040] Figure 8 According to the third variant Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold).

[0041] Fig. 9 According to the third variant Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is higher than the remaining power threshold).

[0042] Fig.10 According to the fourth variant Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is higher than the remaining power threshold).

[0043] Fig.11 According to the fifth variant Figure 2 Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold).

[0044] Fig.12 According to the fifth variant Figure 2Schematic block diagram of an operating device and an electrical device of the control system shown in (when the remaining power of the power supply of the electrical device is higher than the remaining power threshold). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding or identical elements throughout the various drawings.

[0046] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the rickshaw 10 includes a crank 12, a sprocket 14, a chain 16, a sprocket assembly 18, a wheel 20A, a wheel 20B, and a vehicle body 22. The vehicle body 22 includes, for example, a frame 22F, a handlebar 22H, a front fork 22A, and a seat 22S. The crank 12 is rotatably coupled to the vehicle body 22. The crank 12 is rotatable relative to the vehicle body 22 during pedaling. The sprocket 14 is coupled to the crank 12. The sprocket assembly 18 is rotatably coupled to the vehicle body 22. The chain 16 engages with the sprocket 14 and the sprocket assembly 18. The sprocket assembly 18 is coupled to the wheel 20A to transfer the pedaling force from the crank 12 via the sprocket 14 and the chain 16 to the wheel 20A. If necessary or desired, the sprocket 14 may include at least two sprockets.

[0047] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the rickshaw 10 includes a control system 24. The control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device RD. The electric device RD is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10.

[0048] The electrical device RD comprises a shifter. The electrical device RD is configured to change the gear ratio of the rickshaw 10. The gear ratio is the ratio of the rotational speed of the sprocket assembly 18 to the rotational speed of the sprocket 14. The electrical device RD is configured to shift the chain 16 relative to the sprocket assembly 18. In the present embodiment, the shifter comprises a rear derailleur. However, if necessary or desired, the electrical device RD may comprise other types of shifters. Examples of other types of shifters include front derailleurs and internal gear hubs.

[0049] like Figure 1 As seen in , the electrical device RD also includes a base member RD1 and a movable member RD2. The base member RD1 can be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The movable member RD2 is movable relative to the base member RD1. For example, the movable member RD2 includes a chain guide and a connecting rod. The chain guide can contact the chain 16. The connecting rod movably couples the base member RD1 with the chain guide. The electrical actuator RD3 is at least partially provided to at least one of the base member RD1 and the movable member RD2.

[0050] like Figure 2As seen in FIG. 1 , the electrical device RD of the rickshaw 10 includes an electrical actuator RD3. The electrical actuator RD3 is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electrical actuator RD3 include an electric motor. The electrical actuator RD3 is coupled to at least one of the base member RD1 and the movable member RD2 to move the movable member RD2 relative to the base member RD1.

[0051] The electric device RD includes a power source RD5. The shifter includes the power source RD5. The rear derailleur includes the power source RD5. For example, the power source RD5 includes a battery. Examples of the battery include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electric device RD includes a power source holder RD6. The power source holder RD6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power source RD5.

[0052] The power source holder RD6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator RD3. The power source RD5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator RD3 via the power source holder RD6.

[0053] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device FS. The electric device FS is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10 .

[0054] The electric device FS includes a suspension. The electric device FS is configured to absorb shock or vibration generated by riding on rough terrain. The electric device FS is installed in the front fork 22A. The electric device FS is configured to absorb shock or vibration transmitted from the wheel 20A. The electric device FS includes a first longitudinal member FS1 and a second longitudinal member FS2. The first longitudinal member FS1 and the second longitudinal member FS2 are relatively movable.

[0055] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the electrical device FS of the rickshaw 10 includes an electrical actuator FS3. The electrical actuator FS3 is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electrical actuator FS3 include an electric motor.

[0056] The electrical device FS includes a state changing structure FS4 configured to change the state of the electrical device FS between a first state and a second state. The electrical actuator FS3 is configured to actuate the state changing structure FS4 to change the state of the electrical device FS between the first state and the second state. For example, the state changing structure FS4 includes a valve unit.

[0057] For example, the state changing structure FS4 is configured to allow the first longitudinal member FS1 and the second longitudinal member FS2 to move relative to each other in the first state, and to restrict the first longitudinal member FS1 and the second longitudinal member FS2 to move relative to each other in the second state.

[0058] The electric device FS includes a power source FS5. For example, the power source FS5 includes a battery. Examples of the battery include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electric device FS includes a power source holder FS6. The power source holder FS6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power source FS5.

[0059] The power source holder FS6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator FS3. The power source FS5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator FS3 via the power source holder FS6.

[0060] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device RS. The electric device RS is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10 .

[0061] The electric device RS includes a suspension. The electric device RS is configured to absorb shock or vibration generated by riding on rough terrain. The electric device RS is configured to absorb shock or vibration transmitted from the wheel 20B. The electric device RS includes a first longitudinal member RS1 and a second longitudinal member RS2. The first longitudinal member RS1 and the second longitudinal member RS2 are relatively movable.

[0062] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the electrical device RS of the rickshaw 10 includes an electrical actuator RS3. The electrical actuator RS3 is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electrical actuator RS3 include an electric motor.

[0063] The electrical device RS comprises a state changing structure RS4, which is configured to change the state of the electrical device RS between a first state and a second state. The electrical actuator RS3 is configured to actuate the state changing structure RS4 to change the state of the electrical device RS between the first state and the second state. For example, the state changing structure RS4 comprises a valve unit.

[0064] The state changing structure RS4 is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal member RS1 and the second longitudinal member RS2 in the first state, and to restrict relative movement of the first longitudinal member RS1 and the second longitudinal member RS2 in the second state.

[0065] The electrical device RS includes a power supply RS5. For example, the power supply RS5 includes a battery. Examples of the battery include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electrical device RS includes a power supply holder RS6. The power supply holder RS6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply RS5.

[0066] The power source holder RS6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator RS3. The power source RS5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator RS3 via the power source holder RS6.

[0067] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device DU. The electric device DU is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10 .

[0068] The electric device DU includes an auxiliary drive unit. The electric device DU is configured to assist the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle 10. The electric device DU is configured to change the assist ratio according to the human power applied to the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0069] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the electric device DU of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric actuator DU3. The electric actuator DU3 is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electric actuator DU3 include an electric motor. The electric actuator DU3 is configured to apply an actuation force to the rickshaw 10 to assist the propulsion of the rickshaw 10.

[0070] The electric device DU includes a power supply DU5. For example, the power supply DU5 includes a battery. Examples of the battery include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electric device DU includes a power supply holder DU6. The power supply holder DU6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply DU5.

[0071] The power supply holder DU6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator DU3. The power supply DU5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator DU3 via the power supply holder DU6.

[0072] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device FB. The electric device FB is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10 .

[0073] The electric device FB includes a brake device. The electric device FB is configured to apply a braking force to the human-powered vehicle 10. The electric device FB is configured to apply a braking force to the wheel 20A.

[0074] like Figure 3 As seen in FIG. 1 , the electrical device FB of the rickshaw 10 includes a base member FB1, a brake pad FB2, and an electrical actuator FB3. The electrical actuator FB3 is configured to move the brake pad FB2 relative to the base member FB1. Examples of the electrical actuator FB3 include an electric motor. The electrical actuator FB3 is configured to apply a braking force to the rickshaw 10 via the brake pad FB2.

[0075] The electric device FB includes a power source FB5. For example, the power source FB5 includes a battery. Examples of electric batteries include primary batteries and secondary batteries. The electric device FB includes a power source holder FB6. The power source holder FB6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power source FB5.

[0076] The power source holder FB6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator FB3. The power source FB5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator FB3 via the power source holder FB6.

[0077] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device RB. The electric device RB is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10 .

[0078] The electric device RB includes a brake device. The electric device RB is configured to apply a braking force to the human-powered vehicle 10. The electric device RB is configured to apply a braking force to the wheel 20B.

[0079] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the electric device RB of the rickshaw 10 includes a base member RB1, a brake pad RB2, and an electric actuator RB3. The electric actuator RB3 is configured to move the brake pad RB2 relative to the base member RB1. An example of the electric actuator RB3 includes an electric motor. The electric actuator RB3 applies a braking force to the rickshaw 10 via the brake pad RB2.

[0080] The electric device RB includes a power source RB5. For example, the power source RB5 includes a battery. Examples of the battery include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electric device RB includes a power source holder RB6. The power source holder RB6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power source RB5.

[0081] The power source holder RB6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator RB3. The power source RB5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator RB3 via the power source holder RB6.

[0082] like Figure 1 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an electric device AS. The electric device AS is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10 .

[0083] The electrical device AS includes an adjustable seat post. The electrical device AS is configured to change the height of the vehicle seat 22S relative to the frame 22F. The electrical device 32 has an adjustable state and a locked state. The electrical device 32 allows the user to change the height of the vehicle seat 22S in the adjustable state. The electrical device 32 is locked in the locked state to maintain the height of the vehicle seat 22S. The electrical device 32 is configured to change the state of the electrical device 32 between the adjustable state and the locked state. The electrical device AS includes a first longitudinal member AS1 and a second longitudinal member AS2. The first longitudinal member AS1 and the second longitudinal member AS2 are relatively movable.

[0084] like Figure 3As seen in FIG. 1 , the electrical device AS of the rickshaw 10 includes an electrical actuator AS3. The electrical actuator AS3 is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electrical actuator AS3 include an electric motor. The actuation force changes the state of the electrical device AS between a first state and a second state.

[0085] The electrical device AS includes a state changing structure AS4, which is configured to change the state of the electrical device AS between an adjustable state and a locked state. The electrical actuator AS3 is configured to actuate the state changing structure AS4 to change the state of the electrical device AS between the adjustable state and the locked state. For example, the state changing structure AS4 includes a valve unit.

[0086] The state changing structure AS4 is configured to allow the first longitudinal member AS1 and the second longitudinal member AS2 to move relative to each other in the adjustable state, and to restrict the first longitudinal member AS1 and the second longitudinal member AS2 to move relative to each other in the locked state.

[0087] The electrical device AS includes a power source AS5. For example, the power source AS5 includes a battery. Examples of the battery include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electrical device AS includes a power source holder AS6. The power source holder AS6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power source AS5.

[0088] The power source holder AS6 is electrically connected to the electric actuator AS3. The power source AS5 is configured to supply power to the electric actuator AS3 via the power source holder AS6.

[0089] If necessary or desired, the rickshaw 10 may include other electrical devices in addition to the electrical devices RD, FS, RS, DU, FB, RB, and AS. If necessary or desired, at least one of the electrical devices RD, FS, RS, DU, FB, RB, and AS may be omitted from the rickshaw 10.

[0090] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED1. The operating device ED1 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED1 is configured to operate the electrical device RD. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED1 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebars 22H.

[0091] The operating device ED1 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED11. The user interface ED11 is configured to receive a user input operation U1. The user input operation U1 includes at least one of the user input operations U1A and U1B. For example, the user interface ED11 includes an electrical switch SW1A, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U1A received by the operating member ED13A. The user interface ED11 includes an electrical switch SW1B, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U1B received by the operating member ED13B. The user input operation U1A includes pressing the operating member ED13A or the electrical switch SW1A. The user input operation U1B includes pressing the operating member ED13B or the electrical switch SW1B. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED11 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW1A or SW1B. If necessary or desired, one of the electrical switches SW1A and SW1B may be omitted from the user interface ED11.

[0092] The user input operation U1 includes concurrent reception of user input operations U1A and U1B. The user input operation U1 includes concurrent pressing of electrical switches SW1A and SW1B. The user input operation U1 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED13A or the electrical switch SW1A. The user input operation U1 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED13B or the electrical switch SW1B.

[0093] The operating device ED1 is configured to operate the electrical device RS in response to the user input operation U1. The operating device ED1 is configured to generate a control signal CS1 in response to the user input operation U1. The control signal CS1 includes at least one of the control signals CS1A and CS1B. The operating device ED1 is configured to generate the control signal CS1A in response to the user input operation U1A. The operating device ED1 is configured to generate the control signal CS1B in response to the user input operation U1B. The operating device ED1 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices.

[0094] The electrical device RD is configured to change the gear ratio in response to a control signal CS1 generated by the operating device ED1. For example, the control signal CS1A indicates one of an upshift and a downshift of the electrical device RD. The control signal CS1B indicates the other of an upshift and a downshift of the electrical device RD. If necessary or desired, one of the control signals CS1A and CS1B can be omitted from the electrical device RD.

[0095] The operating device ED1 includes a power supply ED15. The operating device ED1 also includes a power supply holder ED16. The power supply holder ED16 is configured to hold the power supply ED15. The power supply holder ED16 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED15. The power supply ED15 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED16. Examples of the power supply ED15 include a primary battery and a secondary battery.

[0096] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED2. The operating device ED2 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED2 is configured to operate the electrical device FS. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED2 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebars 22H.

[0097] The operating device ED2 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED21. The user interface ED21 is configured to receive a user input operation U2. The user input operation U2 includes at least one of the user input operations U2A and U2B. For example, the user interface ED21 includes an electrical switch SW2A, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U2A received by the operating member ED23A. The user interface ED21 includes an electrical switch SW2B, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U2B received by the operating member ED23B. The user input operation U2A includes pressing the operating member ED23A or the electrical switch SW2A. The user input operation U2B includes pressing the operating member ED23B or the electrical switch SW2B. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED21 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW2A or SW2B. If necessary or desired, one of the electrical switches SW2A and SW2B may be omitted from the user interface ED21.

[0098] The user input operation U2 includes concurrent reception of user input operations U2A and U2B. The user input operation U2 includes concurrent pressing of electrical switches SW2A and SW2B. The user input operation U2 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED23A or the electrical switch SW2A. The user input operation U2 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED23B or the electrical switch SW2B.

[0099] The operating device ED2 is configured to operate the electrical device RS in response to the user input operation U2. The operating device ED2 is configured to generate a control signal CS2 in response to the user input operation U2. The control signal CS2 includes at least one of the control signals CS2A and CS2B. The operating device ED2 is configured to generate the control signal CS2A in response to the user input operation U2A. The operating device ED2 is configured to generate the control signal CS2B in response to the user input operation U2B. The operating device ED2 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices.

[0100] For example, the electric device FS is configured to absorb shock or vibration generated by riding on rough terrain in a first state. The electric device FS is configured not to absorb shock or vibration generated by riding on rough terrain in a second state. The electric device FS may be configured to have a first stroke in the first state, while the electric device FS may be configured to have a second stroke different from the first stroke in the second state. The electric device FS may be configured to have a first shock absorbing performance in the first state, while the electric device FS may be configured to have a second shock absorbing performance different from the first shock absorbing performance in the second state.

[0101] The electrical device FS is configured to change the state of the electrical device FS between a first state and a second state in response to a control signal CS2. The electrical device FS is configured to change the state of the electrical device FS from the first state to the second state in response to a control signal CS2A. The electrical device FS is configured to change the state of the electrical device FS from the second state to the first state in response to a control signal CS2A. The control signal CS2A or CS2B indicates a change in the state of the electrical device FS. If necessary or desired, one of the control signals CS2A and CS2B may be omitted from the electrical device FS.

[0102] The operating device ED2 includes a power supply ED25. The operating device ED2 also includes a power supply holder ED26. The power supply holder ED26 is configured to hold the power supply ED25. The power supply holder ED26 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED25. The power supply ED25 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED26. Examples of the power supply ED25 include primary batteries and secondary batteries.

[0103] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED3. The operating device ED3 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED3 is configured to operate the electrical device RS. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED3 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebars 22H.

[0104] The operating device ED3 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED31. The user interface ED31 is configured to receive a user input operation U3. The user input operation U3 includes at least one of the user input operations U3A and U3B. For example, the user interface ED31 includes an electrical switch SW3A, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U3A received by the operating member ED33A. The user interface ED31 includes an electrical switch SW3B, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U3B received by the operating member ED33B. The user input operation U3A includes pressing the operating member ED33A or the electrical switch SW3A. The user input operation U3B includes pressing the operating member ED33B or the electrical switch SW3B. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED31 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW3A or SW3B. If necessary or desired, one of the electrical switches SW3A and SW3B may be omitted from the user interface ED31.

[0105] The user input operation U3 includes concurrent reception of user input operations U3A and U3B. The user input operation U3 includes concurrent pressing of electrical switches SW3A and SW3B. The user input operation U3 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED33A or the electrical switch SW3A. The user input operation U3 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED33B or the electrical switch SW3B.

[0106] The operating device ED3 is configured to operate the electrical device RS in response to the user input operation U3. The operating device ED3 is configured to generate a control signal CS3 in response to the user input operation U3. The control signal CS3 includes at least one of the control signals CS3A and CS3B. The operating device ED3 is configured to generate the control signal CS3A in response to the user input operation U3A. The operating device ED3 is configured to generate the control signal CS3B in response to the user input operation U3B. The operating device ED3 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices.

[0107] For example, the electrical device RS is configured to absorb the shock or vibration generated by riding on rough terrain in the first state. The electrical device RS is configured not to absorb the shock or vibration generated by riding on rough terrain in the second state. The electrical device RS can be configured to have a first stroke in the first state, and the electrical device RS can be configured to have a second stroke different from the first stroke in the second state. The electrical device RS can be configured to have a first shock absorbing performance in the first state, and the electrical device RS can be configured to have a second shock absorbing performance different from the first shock absorbing performance in the second state. The electrical device RS is configured to change the state of the electrical device RS from the first state to the second state in response to the control signal CS3A. The electrical device RS is configured to change the state of the electrical device RS from the second state to the first state in response to the control signal CS3B. The control signal CS3A or CS3B indicates the change of the state of the electrical device RS. If necessary or desired, one of the control signals CS3A and CS3B can be omitted from the electrical device RS.

[0108] The operating device ED3 includes a power supply ED35. The operating device ED3 also includes a power supply holder ED36. The power supply holder ED36 is configured to hold the power supply ED35. The power supply holder ED36 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED35. The power supply ED35 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED36. Examples of the power supply ED35 include primary batteries and secondary batteries.

[0109] like Figure 2 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED4. The operating device ED4 is mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED4 is configured to operate the electrical device DU. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED4 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebars 22H.

[0110] The operating device ED4 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED41. The user interface ED41 is configured to receive a user input operation U4. The user input operation U4 includes at least one of the user input operations U4A and U4B. For example, the user interface ED41 includes an electrical switch SW4A, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U4A received by the operating member ED43A. The user interface ED41 includes an electrical switch SW4B, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U4B received by the operating member ED43B. The user input operation U4A includes pressing the operating member ED43A or the electrical switch SW4A. The user input operation U4B includes pressing the operating member ED43B or the electrical switch SW4B. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED41 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW4A or SW4B. If necessary or desired, one of the electrical switches SW4A and SW4B may be omitted from the user interface ED41.

[0111] The user input operation U4 includes concurrent reception of user input operations U4A and U4B. The user input operation U4 includes concurrent pressing of electrical switches SW4A and SW4B. The user input operation U4 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED43A or the electrical switch SW4A. The user input operation U4 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED43B or the electrical switch SW4B.

[0112] The operating device ED4 is configured to operate the electrical device DU in response to the user input operation U4. The operating device ED4 is configured to generate a control signal CS4 in response to the user input operation U4. The control signal CS4 includes at least one of the control signals CS4A and CS4B. The operating device ED4 is configured to generate the control signal CS4A in response to the user input operation U4A. The operating device ED4 is configured to generate the control signal CS4B in response to the user input operation U4B. The operating device ED4 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices.

[0113] For example, the electric device DU is configured to change the assist ratio, which is the ratio of the auxiliary driving force to the human force applied to the rickshaw 10, in response to the control signal CS4A or CS4B generated by the operating device ED4. The electric device DU includes at least two assist ratios. The electric device DU is configured to change the assist ratio between the at least two assist ratios in response to the control signal CS4A or CS4B. The electric device DU is configured to increase the assist ratio in response to the control signal CS4A. The electric device DU is configured to decrease the assist ratio in response to the control signal CS4B.

[0114] The operating device ED4 includes a power supply ED45. The operating device ED4 also includes a power supply holder ED46. The power supply holder ED46 is configured to hold the power supply ED45. The power supply holder ED46 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED45. The power supply ED45 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED46. Examples of the power supply ED45 include primary batteries and secondary batteries.

[0115] like Figure 3 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED5. The operating device ED5 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED5 is configured to operate the electrical device FB. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED5 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebar 22H.

[0116] The operating device ED5 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED51. The user interface ED51 is configured to receive a user input operation U5. For example, the user interface ED51 includes an electrical switch SW5 configured to be activated by the user input operation U5. The user input operation U5 includes pressing the electrical switch SW5. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED51 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW5.

[0117] The operating device ED5 is configured to operate the electric device FB in response to the user input operation U5. The operating device ED5 is configured to generate a control signal CS5 in response to the user input operation U5. The operating device ED5 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices. For example, the electric device FB is configured to apply a braking force to the rickshaw 10 in response to the control signal CS5.

[0118] The operating device ED5 includes a power supply ED55. The operating device ED5 also includes a power supply holder ED56. The power supply holder ED56 is configured to hold the power supply ED55. The power supply holder ED56 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED55. The power supply ED55 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED56. Examples of the power supply ED55 include primary batteries and secondary batteries.

[0119] like Figure 3 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED6. The operating device ED6 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED6 is configured to operate the electrical device RB. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED6 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebars 22H.

[0120] The operating device ED6 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED61. The user interface ED61 is configured to receive a user input operation U6. For example, the user interface ED61 includes an electrical switch SW6 configured to be activated by the user input operation U6. The user input operation U6 includes pressing the electrical switch SW6. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED61 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW6.

[0121] The operating device ED6 is configured to operate the electrical device RB in response to the user input operation U6. The operating device ED6 is configured to generate a control signal CS6 in response to the user input operation U6. The operating device ED6 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices. For example, the electrical device RB is configured to apply a braking force to the rickshaw 10 in response to the control signal CS6.

[0122] The operating device ED6 includes a power supply ED65. The operating device ED6 also includes a power supply holder ED66. The power supply holder ED66 is configured to hold the power supply ED65. The power supply holder ED66 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED65. The power supply ED65 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED66. Examples of the power supply ED65 include primary batteries and secondary batteries.

[0123] like Figure 3 As seen in FIG. 1 , the control system 24 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating device ED7. The operating device ED7 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The operating device ED7 is configured to operate the electrical device AS. If necessary or desired, the operating device ED7 may be mounted to a part other than the handlebars 22H.

[0124] The operating device ED7 of the rickshaw 10 includes a user interface ED71. The user interface ED71 is configured to receive a user input operation U7. The user input operation U7 includes at least one of the user input operations U7A and U7B. For example, the user interface ED71 includes an electrical switch SW7A, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U7A received by the operating member ED73A. The user interface ED71 includes an electrical switch SW7B, which is configured to be activated by the user input operation U7B received by the operating member ED73B. The user input operation U7A includes pressing the operating member ED73A or the electrical switch SW7A. The user input operation U7B includes pressing the operating member ED73B or the electrical switch SW7B. If necessary or desired, the user interface ED71 may include a structure other than the electrical switch SW7A or SW7B. If necessary or desired, one of the electrical switches SW7A and SW7B may be omitted from the user interface ED71.

[0125] The user input operation U7 includes concurrent reception of user input operations U7A and U7B. The user input operation U7 includes concurrent pressing of electrical switches SW7A and SW7B. The user input operation U7 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED73A or the electrical switch SW7A. The user input operation U7 includes normal pressing, long pressing, or multiple pressing of the operating member ED73B or the electrical switch SW7B.

[0126] The operating device ED7 is configured to operate the electrical device AS in response to the user input operation U7. The operating device ED7 is configured to generate a control signal CS7 in response to the user input operation U7. The control signal CS7 includes at least one of the control signals CS7A and CS7B. The operating device ED7 is configured to generate the control signal CS7A in response to the user input operation U7A. The operating device ED7 is configured to generate the control signal CS7B in response to the user input operation U7B. The operating device ED7 may include a single operating device or at least two separate operating devices.

[0127] For example, the electrical device AS is configured to change the state of the electrical device AS from a locked state to an adjustable state in response to the control signal CS7A. The electrical device AS is configured to change the state of the electrical device AS from an adjustable state to a locked state in response to the control signal CS7A. The control signal CS7A or CS7B indicates a change in the state of the electrical device AS. If necessary or desired, one of the control signals CS7A and CS7B can be omitted from the electrical device AS.

[0128] The operating device ED7 includes a power supply ED75. The operating device ED7 also includes a power supply holder ED76. The power supply holder ED76 is configured to hold the power supply ED75. The power supply holder ED76 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the power supply ED75. The power supply ED75 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power supply holder ED76. Examples of the power supply ED75 include primary batteries and secondary batteries.

[0129] In the present application, the term "rickshaw" includes a vehicle that travels using power including at least human power of a user riding the vehicle. Rickshaws include various bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, freight bikes, hand bikes, and recumbent bikes. In addition, rickshaws also include electric bicycles called E-bikes. Electric bicycles include electric-assisted bicycles configured to use electric motors to assist vehicle propulsion. However, the total number of wheels of a rickshaw is not limited to two. For example, a rickshaw includes a vehicle having one wheel or three or more wheels. In particular, a rickshaw does not include a vehicle that uses only a driving source as power. Examples of driving sources include internal combustion engines and electric motors. In general, light road vehicles, including vehicles that do not require a public road driving license, are assumed to be rickshaws.

[0130] In this application, the following directional terms "front", "rear", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "lateral", "upward" and "downward" and any other similar directional terms refer to directions determined based on the standard position of a user in the rickshaw 10 and facing the user at the handlebars or steering device. Examples of the standard position of the user include a saddle and a seat. Therefore, these terms, when used to describe the electrical devices RD, FS, RS, DU, FB, RB and AS, the operating devices ED1, ED2, ED3, ED4, ED5, ED6 and ED7 or other devices, should be interpreted relative to the rickshaw 10 equipped with the electrical devices RD, FS, RS, DU, FB, RB and AS, the operating devices ED1, ED2, ED3, ED4, ED5, ED6 and ED7 or other devices as used in an upright riding position on a horizontal plane.

[0131] In this embodiment, the electrical device RD and the operating device ED1 will be described in detail below. If necessary or desired, the structure of the electrical device FS can be applied to each of the electrical devices FS, RS, DU, FB, RB and AS or other electrical devices. The structure of the operating device ED1 can be applied to each of the operating devices ED2, ED3, ED4, ED5, ED6 and ED7.

[0132] like Figure 4 As seen in , the operating device ED1 of the rickshaw 10 includes a base structure ED12. The base structure ED12 can be mounted to the rickshaw 10. The base structure ED12 can be mounted to the vehicle body 22 of the rickshaw 10. The base structure ED12 can be mounted to the handlebars 22H of the vehicle body 22. However, if needed or desired, the base structure ED12 can be configured to be mounted to other parts of the rickshaw 10.

[0133] The user interface ED11 includes an operating member ED13. That is, the operating device ED1 of the rickshaw 10 includes an operating member ED13. The operating member ED13 is movable relative to the base structure ED12 in response to the user input operation U1. When the user operates the operating device ED1, the operating member ED13 may come into contact with the user's finger.

[0134] In the present embodiment, the operating member ED13 includes operating members ED13A and ED13B. The operating member ED13A is movable relative to the base structure ED12 in response to the user input operation U1A. The operating member ED13B is movable relative to the base structure ED12 in response to the user input operation U1B.

[0135] The electrical switch SW1A is configured to be activated in response to a user input operation U1A received by the operating member ED13A. The electrical switch SW1A is coupled to the operating member ED13A to be activated in response to a user input operation U1A received by the operating member ED13A.

[0136] The electrical switch SW1B is configured to be activated in response to a user input operation U1B received by the operating member ED13B. The electrical switch SW1B is coupled to the operating member ED13B to be activated in response to a user input operation U1B received by the operating member ED13B.

[0137] like Figure 4 As seen in , the operating device ED1 also includes a communication device circuit system WC1. The communication device circuit system WC1 is configured to send a control signal CS1 to the electrical device RD in response to the user input operation U1. The communication device circuit system WC1 is configured to send a control signal CS1 to the electrical device RD in response to the user input operation U1. The communication device circuit system WC1 is configured to send a control signal CS1A to the electrical device RD in response to the user input operation U1A. The communication device circuit system WC1 is configured to send a control signal CS1B to the electrical device RD in response to the user input operation U1B.

[0138] The electrical device RD includes an adjunct communication device circuitry WC2. The adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 is configured to communicate with the communication device circuitry WC1 of the operating device ED1. The adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 is configured to receive a control signal CS1 from the communication device circuitry WC1. The adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 is configured to receive at least one of the control signals CS1A and CS1B from the communication device circuitry WC1.

[0139] The communication device circuit system WC1 includes a wireless communication device WC11. That is, the operating device ED1 of the rickshaw 10 includes a wireless communication device WC11. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the electrical device RD. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly send a control signal CS1 to the electrical device RD in response to a user input operation U1. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly send a control signal CS1A to the electrical device RD in response to a user input operation U1A. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly send a control signal CS1B to the electrical device RD in response to a user input operation U1B.

[0140] In the present embodiment, the communication device circuit system WC1 includes a wireless communication device WC11. However, if needed or desired, the communication device circuit system WC1 may include a wired communication device configured to communicate with other wired communication devices via a cable instead of or in addition to the wireless communication device WC11. If needed or desired, the communication device circuit system WC1 may be configured to send a control signal CS1 to an additional communication device circuit system WC2 via a cable.

[0141] The additional communication device circuit system WC2 includes an additional wireless communication device WC21. That is, the electrical device RD of the rickshaw 10 includes an additional wireless communication device WC21. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the electrical device RD. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to wirelessly receive a control signal CS1 from the operating device ED1. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to wirelessly receive a control signal CS1A from the operating device ED1. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to wirelessly receive a control signal CS1B from the operating device ED1.

[0142] In the present embodiment, the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 includes an adjunct wireless communication device WC21. However, if needed or desired, the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 can include a wired communication device configured to communicate with other wired communication devices via a cable instead of or in addition to the adjunct wireless communication device WC21. If needed or desired, the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 can be configured to receive control signals CS1 from the communication device circuitry WC1 via a cable.

[0143] like Figure 4As seen in , the operating device ED1 also includes an electronic controller circuit system EC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the communication device circuit system WC1 to communicate with the additional communication device circuit system WC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication device WC11 to wirelessly communicate with the additional wireless communication device WC21. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to use a pairing process to pair with other wireless communication devices such as the additional wireless communication device WC21. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to use a pairing process to pair with other wireless communication devices such as the wireless communication device WC11.

[0144] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes a processor EC11. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes a memory EC12. The processor EC11 is coupled to the memory EC12. The memory EC12 is coupled to the processor EC11. The operating device ED1 includes a circuit board EC13 and a system bus EC14. The processor EC11 and the memory EC12 are electrically mounted on the circuit board EC13. The processor EC11 is electrically connected to the memory EC12 via the circuit board EC13 and the system bus EC14. The memory EC12 is electrically connected to the processor EC11 via the circuit board EC13 and the system bus EC14. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC11 includes a semiconductor. The memory EC12 includes a semiconductor. However, if necessary or desired, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may not contain a semiconductor. If necessary or desired, the processor EC11 may not contain a semiconductor. If necessary or desired, the memory EC12 may not contain a semiconductor.

[0145] For example, the processor EC11 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessing unit (MPU), and a memory controller. The memory EC12 is electrically connected to the processor EC11. For example, the memory EC12 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of volatile memories include random access memories (RAM) and dynamic random access memories (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memories include read-only memories (ROMs), electrically erasable programmable ROMs (EEPROMs), and magnetic disks. The memory EC12 includes storage areas each having an address. The processor EC11 is configured to control the memory EC12 to store data in a storage area of ​​the memory EC12 and to read data from a storage area of ​​the memory EC12. The processor EC11 may also be referred to as a hardware processor EC11 or a processor circuit or circuit system EC11. The memory EC12 may also be referred to as a hardware memory EC12 or a memory circuit or circuit system EC12. The memory EC12 may also be referred to as a computer-readable storage medium EC12.

[0146] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the operating device ED1. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the operating device ED1. The memory EC12 stores at least one program including at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC11, so as to execute at least one control algorithm of the operating device ED1 based on the at least one program. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may also be referred to as the electronic controller EC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may also be referred to as the electronic hardware controller circuit or circuit system EC1.

[0147] The structure of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is not limited to the processor EC11 and the memory EC12. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 can be implemented by hardware alone or by a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC11 and the memory EC12 are integrated into a single chip, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, if necessary or desired, the processor EC11 and the memory EC12 may be separate chips. If necessary or desired, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include a processor EC11, a memory EC12, a circuit board EC13, and a system bus EC14. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may be at least two separately provided electronic controllers.

[0148] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately provided electronic controllers. If necessary or desired, at least one control algorithm for operating the device ED1 may be executed by the at least two electronic controllers. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately provided hardware processors. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately provided hardware memories. If necessary or desired, at least one control algorithm for operating the device ED1 may be executed by the at least two hardware processors. If necessary or desired, at least one control algorithm for operating the device ED1 may be stored in at least two hardware memories. If necessary or desired, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately provided circuit boards. If necessary or desired, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately provided system buses.

[0149] like Figure 4As seen in , the communication device circuit system WC1 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC13. The communication device circuit system WC1 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC13. However, in the case where the electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes at least two circuit boards, the communication device circuit system WC1 may be electrically mounted on another circuit board. In the case where the electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes at least two circuit boards, the communication device circuit system WC1 may be electrically mounted on another circuit board. The communication device circuit system WC1 may be electrically mounted on an electronic component other than a circuit board.

[0150] The communication device circuit system WC1 is electrically connected to the processor EC11 and the memory EC12 using a circuit board EC13 and a system bus EC14. The communication device circuit system WC1 includes a signal transmission circuit or circuit system, a signal reception circuit or circuit system, and an antenna. Therefore, the communication device circuit system WC1 can also be referred to as a communication device circuit system circuit or circuit system WC1.

[0151] The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to use a predetermined wireless communication protocol to superimpose a digital signal on a carrier to wirelessly transmit the signal. In the present embodiment, the wireless communication device WC11 is configured to encrypt the signal using a cryptographic key to generate an encrypted wireless signal. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to transmit the wireless signal via an antenna.

[0152] The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to receive wireless signals via an antenna. In the present embodiment, the wireless communication device WC11 is configured to decode wireless signals to identify signals transmitted from other wireless communication devices. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to decrypt wireless signals using a cryptographic key.

[0153] If needed or desired, at least one of the processor EC11, the memory EC12, and the communication device circuit system WC1 may be provided as a single chip integrated with another one of the processor EC11, the memory EC12, and the communication device circuit system WC1. If needed or desired, at least one of the processor EC11, the memory EC12, and the communication device circuit system WC1 may be a separate chip from another one of the processor EC11, the memory EC12, and the communication device circuit system WC1.

[0154] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to periodically obtain the remaining charge LV1 of the power source ED15 of the operating device ED1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store the remaining charge LV1 of the power source ED15 in the memory EC12. Examples of the remaining charge LV1 of the power source ED15 include the state of charge (SOC) and the state of health (SOH).

[0155] The electrical device RD includes a battery sensor ED19. The battery sensor ED19 is configured to sense the remaining charge LV1 of the power source ED15. The battery sensor ED19 is electrically connected to the power source holder RD6 and the electronic controller circuit system EC1. The battery sensor ED19 is configured to periodically sense the remaining charge LV1 of the power source ED15.

[0156] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to compare the remaining charge LV1 of the power source ED15 with the remaining charge threshold LVT1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store the remaining charge threshold LVT1 in the memory EC12.

[0157] like Figure 4 As seen in , the electrical device RD of the rickshaw 10 includes an additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is electrically connected to the electric actuator RD3 to control the electric actuator RD3 based on the control signal CS1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is electrically connected to the electric actuator RD3 to control the electric actuator RD3 based on the control signal CS1A or CS1B. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the electric actuator RD3 to generate an actuation force based on the control signal CS1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the electric actuator RD3 to generate an actuation force based on the control signal CS1A or CS1B.

[0158] For example, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the electric actuator RD3 to move the movable member RD2 in an upshift direction in response to the control signal CS1A. The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the electric actuator RD3 to move the movable member RD2 in a downshift direction in response to the control signal CS1B.

[0159] The adjunct electronic controller circuitry EC2 is electrically connected to the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 to control the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2. The adjunct electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 to wirelessly communicate with the communication device circuitry WC1.

[0160] The power source holder RD6 is electrically connected to the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2, the additional communication device circuitry WC2, and the electrical actuator RD3. The power source RD5 is configured to supply power to the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2, the additional communication device circuitry WC2, and the electrical actuator RD3 via the power source holder RD6.

[0161] like Figure 4As seen in , the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes a processor EC21. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes a memory EC22. The processor EC21 is coupled to the memory EC22. The memory EC22 is coupled to the processor EC21. The electrical device RD includes a circuit board EC23 and a system bus EC24. The processor EC21 and the memory EC22 are electrically mounted on the circuit board EC23. The processor EC21 is electrically connected to the memory EC22 via the circuit board EC23 and the system bus EC24. The memory EC22 is electrically connected to the processor EC21 via the circuit board EC23 and the system bus EC24. For example, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC21 includes a semiconductor. The memory EC22 includes a semiconductor. However, if necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may not contain a semiconductor. If necessary or desired, the processor EC21 may not contain a semiconductor. If necessary or desired, the memory EC22 may not contain a semiconductor.

[0162] For example, the processor EC21 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessing unit (MPU), and a memory controller. The memory EC22 is electrically connected to the processor EC21. For example, the memory EC22 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of volatile memories include random access memories (RAM) and dynamic random access memories (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memories include read-only memories (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROMs (EEPROMs), and disks. The memory EC22 includes storage areas each having an address. The processor EC21 is configured to control the memory EC22 to store data in a storage area of ​​the memory EC22, and to read data from a storage area of ​​the memory EC22. The memory EC22 may also be referred to as a hardware memory EC22. The memory EC22 may also be referred to as a computer-readable storage medium EC22.

[0163] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the electrical device RD. For example, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the electrical device RD. The memory EC22 stores at least one program including at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC21, thereby executing at least one control algorithm of the electrical device RD based on the at least one program. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may also be referred to as an additional electronic controller EC2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may also be referred to as an additional electronic hardware controller circuit or circuit system EC2.

[0164] The structure of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is not limited to the processor EC21 and the memory EC22. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be implemented by hardware alone or by a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC21 and the memory EC22 are integrated into a single chip, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, if necessary or desired, the processor EC21 and the memory EC22 can be separate chips. If necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include a processor EC21, a memory EC22, a circuit board EC23, and a system bus EC24. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may be at least two separately provided electronic controllers.

[0165] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately provided electronic controllers. If necessary or desired, at least one control algorithm of the electrical device RD may be executed by at least two electronic controllers. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately provided hardware processors. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately provided hardware memories. If necessary or desired, at least one control algorithm of the electrical device RD may be executed by at least two hardware processors. If necessary or desired, at least one control algorithm of the electrical device RD may be stored in at least two hardware memories. If necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately provided circuit boards. If necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately provided system buses.

[0166] like Figure 4 As seen in FIG. 2 , the adjunct communication device circuit system WC2 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC23. The adjunct communication device circuit system WC2 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC23. However, in the case where the adjunct electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes at least two circuit boards, the adjunct communication device circuit system WC2 may be electrically mounted on another circuit board. In the case where the adjunct electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes at least two circuit boards, the adjunct communication device circuit system WC2 may be electrically mounted on another circuit board. The adjunct communication device circuit system WC2 may be electrically mounted on an electronic component other than a circuit board.

[0167] The adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 is electrically connected to the processor EC21 and the memory EC22 using a circuit board EC23 and a system bus EC24. The adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 includes a signal transmission circuit or circuitry, a signal reception circuit or circuitry, and an antenna. Therefore, the adjunct communication device circuitry WC2 may also be referred to as a wireless communication device circuit or circuitry WC2.

[0168] The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to superimpose a digital signal on a carrier wave using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to wirelessly transmit the signal. In the present embodiment, the additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to encrypt the signal using a cryptographic key to generate an encrypted wireless signal. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to transmit the wireless signal via an antenna.

[0169] The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to receive wireless signals via an antenna. In the present embodiment, the additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to decode wireless signals to identify signals sent from other wireless communication devices. The additional wireless communication device WC21 is configured to decrypt wireless signals using a cryptographic key.

[0170] The electrical device RD includes an actuator driver RD7. The actuator driver RD7 is electrically connected to the electrical actuator RD3 to control the electrical actuator RD3 based on a command generated by the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The actuator driver RD7 is electrically connected to the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 to receive a command from the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The actuator driver RD7 is configured to supply power to the electrical actuator RD3 from the power supply RD5 based on the command. The actuator driver RD7 is configured to control the actuation direction of the electrical actuator RD3 based on the command.

[0171] For example, the actuator driver RD7 is configured to control the electric actuator RD3 to move the movable member RD2 in the upshift direction in response to an upshift command sent from the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The actuator driver RD7 is configured to control the electric actuator RD3 to move the movable member RD2 in the downshift direction in response to a downshift command sent from the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2.

[0172] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 of the additional communication device circuit system WC2 to wirelessly send a signal SG to the operating device ED1 in response to the control signal CS1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 of the additional communication device circuit system WC2 to wirelessly send a signal SG to the operating device ED1 in response to the control signal CS1A or CS1B. The signal SG includes a confirmation signal. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive the signal SG via the wireless communication device WC11 of the communication device circuit system WC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 recognizes based on the signal SG that the wireless connection is still maintained between the wireless communication device WC11 and the additional wireless communication device WC21.

[0173] If needed or desired, at least one of the processor EC21, memory EC22, additional wireless communication device circuitry WC2, and actuator driver RD7 may be provided as a single chip integrated with another of the processor EC21, memory EC22, additional wireless communication device circuitry WC2, and actuator driver RD7. If needed or desired, at least one of the processor EC21, memory EC22, additional wireless communication device circuitry WC2, and actuator driver RD7 may be a separate chip from another of the processor EC21, memory EC22, additional wireless communication device circuitry WC2, and actuator driver RD7.

[0174] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to periodically obtain the remaining charge LV2 of the power source RD5. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store the remaining charge LV2 of the power source RD5 in the memory EC22. Examples of the remaining charge LV2 of the power source RD5 include SOC and SOH.

[0175] The electrical device RD includes a battery sensor RD9. The battery sensor RD9 is configured to sense the remaining charge LV2 of the power source RD5. The battery sensor RD9 is electrically connected to the power source holder RD6 and the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The battery sensor RD9 is configured to periodically sense the remaining charge LV2 of the power source RD5.

[0176] The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to compare the remaining capacity LV2 of the power source RD5 with a remaining capacity threshold LVT2. The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to store the remaining capacity threshold LVT2 in the memory EC22.

[0177] like Figure 4As seen in FIG. 1 , the operating device ED1 of the rickshaw 10 includes an output unit ED17. The output unit ED17 is configured to output information related to the rickshaw 10. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is electrically connected to the output unit ED17 to control the output unit ED17. The output unit ED17 is electrically connected to the power supply ED15 via the power supply holder ED16.

[0178] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is electrically connected to the output unit ED17 to control the output unit ED17 based on the user input operation U1 and the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 of the electrical device RD. The output unit ED17 is configured to output information indicating the remaining power LV2 of the power source ED15 in response to the user input operation U1.

[0179] The output unit ED17 is configured to output first information INF21 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0180] In the present embodiment, the output unit ED17 is configured to output the first information INF21 in response to at least one of the user input operations U1A and U1B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The output unit ED17 is configured to output the first information INF21 in response to pressing at least one of the operating members ED13A and ED13B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0181] The output unit ED17 is configured to output first information INF21 in response to the user input operation U1A when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The output unit ED17 is configured to output first information INF21 in response to pressing the operation member ED13A when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0182] The output unit ED17 is configured to output first information INF21 in response to the user input operation U1B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The output unit ED17 is configured to output first information INF21 in response to pressing the operation member ED13B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0183] However, the user input operation U1 is not limited to one of the user input operations U1A and U1B, the pressing of one of the operating members ED13A and ED13B, or the pressing of one of the electrical switches SW1A and SW1B. The output unit ED17 may be configured to output the first information INF21 in response to other user input operations such as concurrent reception of the user input operations U1A and U1B, concurrent pressing of the operating members ED13A and ED13B, and concurrent pressing of the electrical switches SW1A and SW1B.

[0184] In this embodiment, the output unit ED17 includes an indicator ED18. The indicator ED18 is configured to indicate first information INF21 in response to a user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0185] In the present embodiment, the indicator ED18 is configured to indicate the first information INF21 in response to the concurrent reception of the user input operations U1A and U1B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The indicator ED18 is configured to indicate the first information INF21 in response to the concurrent pressing of the operating members ED13A and ED13B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. However, the user input operation U1 is not limited to the concurrent reception of the user input operations U1A and U1B or the concurrent pressing of the operating members ED13A and ED13B. The indicator ED18 can be configured to indicate the first information INF21 in response to other user input operations (such as a long press of the operating member ED13A or ED13B or a long press of the electrical switch SW1A or SW1B).

[0186] For example, the indicator ED18 includes a light emitter configured to emit light. Examples of the light emitter include a light emitting diode (LED). The indicator ED18 is configured to emit light to indicate the first information INF21 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0187] In the present embodiment, the indicator ED18 is configured to emit light to indicate the first information INF21 in response to the concurrent reception of the user input operations U1A and U1B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The indicator ED18 is configured to emit light to indicate the first information INF21 in response to the concurrent pressing of the operating members ED13A and ED13B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. However, the user input operation U1 is not limited to the concurrent reception of the user input operations U1A and U1B or the concurrent pressing of the operating members ED13A and ED13B. The indicator ED18 can be configured to emit light to indicate the first information INF21 in response to other user input operations (such as a long press of the operating member ED13A or ED13B or a long press of the electrical switch SW1A or SW1B).

[0188] In the present embodiment, the output unit ED17 includes an indicator ED18 configured to emit light to indicate the first information INF21. However, if necessary or desired, the output unit ED17 may include a structure other than the indicator ED18 instead of or in addition to the light emitter. Examples of other structures include a speaker and a vibrator.

[0189] The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information INFL2 related to the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 of the electric device RD. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information INFL2 related to the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 of the shifter. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information INFL2 related to the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 of the rear derailleur.

[0190] The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly receive a signal SG including the remaining power information INFL2 from the electric device RD. The wireless communication device WC11 is configured to wirelessly receive a signal SG wirelessly transmitted from the electric device RD in response to the control signal CS1.

[0191] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the remaining power information INFL2 in response to the control signal CS1 when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the remaining power information INFL2 in response to the control signal CS1A or CS1B when the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0192] In the case where the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2, the remaining power information INFL2 includes first information INF21 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. Therefore, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the first information INF21 in the case where the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to wirelessly transmit the signal SG in response to the control signal CS1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to wirelessly transmit the signal SG in response to the control signal CS1A or CS1B.

[0193] In the present embodiment, the first information INF21 indicates that the remaining power LV2 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the first information INF21 when the remaining power LV2 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2. However, if necessary or desired, the first information INF21 may only indicate that the remaining power LV2 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2. If necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may be configured to perform other processing when the remaining power LV2 is equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0194] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication device WC11 to wirelessly receive the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to identify the remaining power information INFL2 included in the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication device WC11 to wirelessly receive the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to identify the first information INF21 included in the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to identify the first information INF21 indicating that the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0195] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the output unit ED17 to output the first information INF21 in response to the reception of the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the indicator ED18 to indicate the first information INF21 in response to the reception of the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the indicator ED18 to emit light if the electronic controller circuit system EC1 recognizes the first information INF21 included in the signal SG.

[0196] In the present embodiment, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the indicator ED18 to emit light in a first manner when the electronic controller circuit system EC1 recognizes the first information INF21 included in the signal SG. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the indicator ED18 to emit light in a first color within a first time period when the electronic controller circuit system EC1 recognizes the first information INF21 included in the signal SG. Therefore, the user can be informed that the remaining power LV2 of the power supply RD5 of the electrical device RD is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0197] like Figure 5 As can be seen in FIG, the output unit ED17 is configured to output information indicating the remaining power LV2 without responding to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The output unit ED17 is configured to output second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2 without responding to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0198] The indicator ED18 is configured to indicate the second information INF22 in response to the user input operation U1 if the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The indicator ED18 is configured to emit light in response to the user input operation U1 if the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0199] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG without the remaining power information INFL2 in response to the control signal CS1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG without the remaining power information INFL2 in response to the control signal CS1A or CS1B when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0200] like Figure 5As seen in FIG. 1 , the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive a signal SG after the user interface ED11 receives the user input operation U1, and the signal SG does not contain the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive a signal SG that does not contain the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2 after sending the control signal CS1. Therefore, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to recognize that the signal SG does not contain the remaining power information INFL2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to recognize that the signal SG does not contain the second information INF22.

[0201] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured not to control the output unit ED17 to output the remaining power information INFL2 when the signal SG does not contain the remaining power information INFL2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured not to control the output unit ED17 to output the second information INF22 when the signal SG does not contain the second information INF22. Therefore, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured not to control the output unit ED17 to output the second information INF22 in response to the user input operation U1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured not to control the indicator ED18 to indicate the second information INF22 in response to the reception of the signal SG. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured not to control the indicator ED18 to emit light when the electronic controller circuit system EC1 recognizes the second information INF22 included in the signal SG. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the power supply ED15 of the operating device ED1 while letting the user know that the remaining power LV2 of the power supply RD5 of the electrical device RD is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0202] like Figure 5 As can be seen in the embodiment and its variants, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG without the remaining power information INFL2 in response to the control signal CS1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. Figure 6As seen in FIG. 1 , if necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the remaining power information INFL2 in response to the control signal CS1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. If necessary or desired, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the second information INF22 in response to the control signal CS1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0203] exist Figure 6 In the variation described in , the output unit ED17 is configured to output the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2 without responding to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The indicator ED18 is configured to indicate the second information INF22 without responding to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. The indicator ED18 is configured to emit light without responding to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0204] In addition, if Figure 7 As seen in FIG. 1 , if necessary or desired, the output unit ED17 can be configured to output the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. If necessary or desired, the indicator ED18 can be configured to indicate the second information INF22 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. If necessary or desired, the indicator ED18 can be configured to emit light in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0205] exist Figures 1 to 7 In the embodiment and variants described in the accompanying drawings, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 determines whether the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As seen in FIG. 1 , the electronic controller circuit system EC1 can be configured to determine whether the remaining capacity LV2 is higher than the remaining capacity threshold LVT2. Figure 8 and Fig. 9In the variant example depicted in , the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication device WC21 to generate a signal SG including the remaining power information INFL2 and the remaining power threshold LVT2 in response to the control signal CS1, regardless of the relationship between the remaining power LV2 and the remaining power threshold LVT2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to compare the remaining power information INFL2 with the remaining power threshold LVT2 after receiving the signal SG.

[0206] like Figure 8 As seen in FIG. 1 , the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the output unit ED17 to output the first information INF21 indicating that the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2 when the power source RD5 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2. Therefore, the output unit ED17 is configured to output the first information INF21 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0207] like Fig. 9 As can be seen in FIG. 1 , the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the output unit ED17 not to output the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2 when the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. Therefore, the output unit ED17 is configured to output the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is lower than or equal to the remaining power threshold LVT2 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0208] exist Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In the variation described in Fig.10 As seen in FIG. 1 , if necessary or desired, the output unit ED17 can be configured to output the second information INF22 indicating that the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. If necessary or desired, the indicator ED18 can be configured to indicate the second information INF22 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2. If necessary or desired, the indicator ED18 can be configured to emit light in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV2 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT2.

[0209] exist Figures 1 to 10In the embodiment and the modification described in the above, the output unit ED17 is configured to output the remaining power information INFL2 of the power source RD5 in response to the user input operation U1. Fig.11 As seen in FIG. 1 , if necessary or desired, the output unit ED17 can be configured to output the first information INF11 indicating that the remaining power LV1 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT1 in response to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV1 of the power source ED15 maintained by the power source maintainer ED16 is lower than the remaining power threshold LVT1. Fig.12 As seen in FIG. 1 , if necessary or desired, the output unit ED17 can be configured to output the second information INF12 indicating that the remaining power LV1 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT1 without responding to the user input operation U1 when the remaining power LV1 of the power source ED15 maintained by the power source holder ED16 is higher than the remaining power threshold LVT1. Fig.11 and Fig.12 In the variation described in , the signal SG may not include the remaining power information INFL2 related to the remaining power LV2 of the power source RD5 of the electric device RD.

[0210] In the above-described embodiment and its variants, the operating device ED1 wirelessly communicates with the electrical device RD via the wireless communication device WC11 and the additional wireless communication device WC21. However, if necessary or desired, the operating device ED1 may be electrically connected to the electrical device RD via a cable. In such variants, the communication device circuit system WC1 includes a wired communication device configured to communicate with other wired communication devices via a cable. The additional communication device circuit system WC2 includes an additional wired communication device configured to communicate with other wired communication devices via a cable.

[0211] The structure of the operating device ED1 according to each embodiment and its modified example can be applied to each of the operating devices ED2, ED3, ED4, ED5, ED6 and ED7. The structure of the electrical device RD according to each embodiment and its modified example can be applied to each of the electrical devices FS, RS, DU, FB, RB and AS. Therefore, by replacing the reference numeral "ED1" with "ED2", "ED3", "ED4", "ED5", "ED6" or "ED7", the description of the operating device ED1 can be used as a description of each of the operating devices ED2, ED3, ED4, ED5, ED6 and ED7. By replacing the reference numeral "RD" with "FS", "RS", "DU", "FB", "RB" or "AS", the description of the electrical device RD can be used as a description of each of the electrical devices FS, RS, DU, FB, RB and AS.

[0212] In this application, the term "comprise" and its derivatives as used herein are intended to be open terms that specify the presence of stated features, elements, components, groups, integers and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unstated features, elements, components, groups, integers and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, for example, the terms "have", "include" and their derivatives.

[0213] The terms “member,” “section,” “portion,” “part,” “element,” “body,” and “structure” when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts.

[0214] Ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” mentioned in the present application are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a particular order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term “first element” itself does not mean the existence of the “second element”, and the term “second element” itself does not mean the existence of the “first element”.

[0215] As used herein, the term “a pair of ” may encompass a configuration in which a pair of elements have shapes or structures different from each other, in addition to a configuration in which the pair of elements have the same shape or structure as each other.

[0216] The terms "a" (or "an"), "one or more" and "at least one" are used interchangeably herein.

[0217] As used in this disclosure, the phrase "at least one" means "one or more" desired options. For example, if the number of its options is two, then the phrase "at least one" as used in this disclosure means "only a single option" or "both options". For another example, if the number of its options is equal to or greater than three, then the phrase "at least one" as used in this disclosure means "only a single option" or "any combination of equal to or greater than two options". For example, the phrase "at least one of A and B" covers (1) only A, (2) only B, and (3) both A and B. The phrase "at least one of A, B, and C" covers (1) only A, (2) only B, (3) only C, (4) both A and B, (5) both B and C, (6) both A and C, and (7) all A, B, and C. In other words, in this disclosure, the phrase "at least one of A and B" does not mean "at least one of A and at least one of B".

[0218] Finally, as used herein, terms of degree such as "substantially", "about" and "approximately" refer to a reasonable amount of deviation of the modified term such that the end result is not significantly changed. All numerical values ​​described in this application can be interpreted as including terms such as "substantially", "about" and "approximately".

[0219] Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings.It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the present invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

Claims

1. An operating device for a rickshaw, the operating device comprising: A base structure capable of being mounted on a rickshaw; an operating member movable relative to the base structure in response to a user input operation; as well as The output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the remaining power is lower than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power source is lower than the remaining power threshold, and the output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold without responding to the user input operation when the remaining power of the power source is higher than the remaining power threshold.

2. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein: The output unit includes an indicator, The indicator is configured to indicate first information in response to a user input operation when the remaining power is lower than a remaining power threshold, and The indicator is configured to indicate the second information in a non-responsive manner to a user input operation when the remaining power is higher than a remaining power threshold.

3. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein: The indicator is configured to emit light to indicate first information in response to a user input operation when the remaining power is lower than a remaining power threshold, and The indicator is configured to emit light in a state in which the remaining power is higher than a remaining power threshold value without responding to a user input operation.

4. The operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: The electronic controller circuit system is electrically connected to the output unit to control the output unit based on the user input operation and the remaining power of the power source.

5. The operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: A power retainer configured to retain power, wherein The output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the remaining power is lower than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power source held by the power source holder is lower than the remaining power threshold, and The output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold value without responding to a user input operation if the remaining power of the power source retained by the power source retainer is higher than the remaining power threshold value.

6. The operating device according to claim 1, further comprising: The communication device circuit system is configured to send a control signal to the electrical device in response to a user input operation.

7. The operating device according to claim 6, wherein The communication device circuit system includes a wireless communication device, and The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly transmit a control signal to the electrical device in response to a user input operation.

8. The operating device according to claim 7, wherein The electrical equipment includes a power supply, and The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information related to a remaining power of a power source of the electric device.

9. An operating device for a rickshaw, the operating device comprising: A base structure capable of being mounted on a rickshaw; an operating member movable relative to the base structure in response to a user input operation; a wireless communication device configured to wirelessly transmit a control signal to the electrical device in response to a user input operation, and the wireless communication device configured to wirelessly receive remaining power information related to the remaining power of a power source of the electrical device; as well as The output unit is configured to output information indicating the remaining amount of power of the power source in response to a user input operation.

10. The operating device according to claim 9, wherein: The output unit is configured to output first information indicating that the remaining power is lower than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power source is lower than the remaining power threshold.

11. The operating device according to claim 9, wherein: The output unit is configured to output second information indicating that the remaining power is higher than the remaining power threshold in response to a user input operation when the remaining power of the power source is higher than the remaining power threshold.

12. The operating device according to claim 8, wherein: The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive a signal including remaining power information from the electrical device.

13. The operating device according to claim 12, wherein: The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive a signal wirelessly transmitted from the electrical device in response to the control signal.

14. The operating device according to claim 8, wherein The electrical device includes a shifter including a power source, and The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive remaining charge information related to remaining charge of a power source of the shifter.

15. The operating device according to claim 14, wherein: The shifter includes a rear derailleur including a power source, and The wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly receive remaining charge information related to a remaining charge of a power source of the rear derailleur.

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