Operation device

Abstract

An operating device for a human-powered vehicle is provided. The operating device basically comprises a base, a first electric switch, a second electric switch, a first operating member and a second operating member. The first operating member is movable relative to the base to activate the first electrical switch when the first operating member is moved from the non-operating position to the intermediate operating position and then activate the second electrical switch when the first operating member is moved from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position. The second operating member is movable relative to the base to activate the second electrical switch when the second operating member is moved from the non-operating position to the intermediate operating position and then activate the first electrical switch when the second operating member is moved from the intermediate operating position of the second operating member to the additional operating position.

Description

[0001] Divisional application

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application number 202111423826.5, application date November 26, 2021, and invention name: operating device. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure generally relates to an operating device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an operating device for controlling a component of a human-powered vehicle. Background Art

[0004] Human-powered vehicles such as bicycles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), personal watercrafts, and motorized snowmobiles are typically provided with one or more operating devices for controlling one or more components. These control devices include user-operated members that operate one or more other components. Therefore, the operating device is typically provided in a convenient place for the user (e.g., on a bicycle handlebar) to operate the operating device. In recent years, some operating devices have been provided with one or more switches that are activated by moving the operating member and then send a control signal to operate the component. One or more switches can send control signals wirelessly or via wires. An example of an operating device for a human-powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 9,145,183. Summary of the invention

[0005] In general, the present disclosure relates to various features of operating devices for human-powered vehicles. The term "human-powered vehicle" as used herein refers to a vehicle that can be driven by at least a human driving force, but does not include a vehicle that uses only a driving force other than human power. In particular, vehicles that use only an internal combustion engine as a driving force are not included in human-powered vehicles. Human-powered vehicles are generally considered to be a compact, lightweight vehicle that sometimes does not require a license to drive on public roads. The number of wheels of a human-powered vehicle is not limited. Human-powered vehicles include, for example, unicycles and vehicles with three or more wheels. Human-powered vehicles include, for example, various types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, recumbent bikes, and electric power-assisted bicycles (E-bikes).

[0006] In view of the state of the known technology, according to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an operating device is provided, which basically includes a base, a first electric switch, a second electric switch, a first operating member and a second operating member. The first electric switch is arranged on the base. The second electric switch is arranged on the base. The first operating member is movably arranged relative to the base to activate the first electric switch when the first operating member moves from a non-operating position to an intermediate operating position, and then activates the second electric switch when the first operating member moves from the intermediate operating position to an additional operating position. The second operating member is movably arranged relative to the base to activate the second electric switch when the second operating member moves from the non-operating position to the intermediate operating position, and then activates the first electric switch when the second operating member moves from the intermediate operating position of the second operating member to the additional operating position.

[0007] With the operating device according to the first aspect, four different control signals can be output by using only two operating members and two electric switches.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the first aspect is constructed so that the first operating member is movably arranged relative to the base to activate the second electric switch when the first operating member moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position, while the first electric switch remains activated, and the second operating member is movably arranged relative to the base to activate the first electric switch when the second operating member moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position, while the second electric switch remains activated.

[0009] With the operating device according to the second aspect, a control signal can be generated using a relatively simple structure.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the first aspect or the second aspect is configured so that the first operating member is a member separate from the second operating member.

[0011] With the operating device according to the third aspect, each of the first operating member and the second operating member can be independently operated.

[0012] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects is configured so that the first operating member includes a first operating lever and the second operating member includes a second operating lever, and the first and second operating levers are pivotably mounted to the base.

[0013] With the operating device according to the fourth aspect, the user can easily operate the first operating member and the second operating member.

[0014] In accordance with a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the fourth aspect is configured so that the first operating member and the second operating member are coaxially mounted to the base.

[0015] With the operating device according to the fifth aspect, by coaxially mounting the first operating member and the second operating member to the base, a relatively compact and simple operating device can be provided.

[0016] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the fourth or fifth aspect is configured so that the first operating member includes a first mounting portion pivotally mounted on a pivot of the base. The second operating member includes a second mounting portion pivotally mounted on a pivot of the base. The first operating lever is detachably and reattachably connected to the first mounting portion. The second operating lever is detachably and reattachably connected to the second mounting portion.

[0017] With the operating device according to the sixth aspect, the first operating lever and the second operating lever can be easily manufactured and assembled to the base.

[0018] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects is constructed so that the first operating member is constructed to move the second operating member when the first operating member moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position, so that the first operating member activates the second electrical switch through the movement of the second operating member.

[0019] With the operating device according to the seventh aspect, a relatively compact and simple operating device can be provided.

[0020] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects is constructed so that the second operating member is constructed to move the first operating member when the second operating member moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position, so that the second operating member activates the first electrical switch through the movement of the first operating member.

[0021] With the operating device according to the eighth aspect, a relatively compact and simple operating device can be provided.

[0022] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects further includes a first biasing member and a second biasing member. The first biasing member is configured to bias the first operating member toward a non-operating position of the first operating member. The second biasing member is configured to bias the second operating member toward a non-operating position of the second operating member.

[0023] With the operating device according to the ninth aspect, the first operating member and the second operating member are configured to automatically return to their non-operating positions after being operated.

[0024] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the ninth aspect is configured so that the first operating member and the second operating member are pivotally mounted on a pivot of the base. The first biasing member includes a first torsion spring having a spiral portion arranged around the pivot. The second biasing member includes a second torsion spring having a spiral portion arranged around the pivot.

[0025] With the operating device according to the tenth aspect, mounting of the first operating member and the second operating member to the base can be simplified by mounting the first operating member, the second operating member, the first torsion spring, and the second torsion spring using a single pivot.

[0026] According to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the tenth aspect is configured so that the base includes a pivot, a first pivot support, and a second pivot support. The first pivot support supports the pivot at a first position. The second pivot support supports the pivot at a second position axially spaced apart from the first position along the pivot. The first operating member is pivotally supported on the pivot. The second operating member is pivotally supported on the pivot.

[0027] With the operating device according to the eleventh aspect, the first operating lever and the second operating lever can be pivotably supported to the base using a single pivot.

[0028] According to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the eleventh aspect is configured so that the first operating member includes at least two connecting portions supported on the pivot. The first biasing member is axially positioned on the pivot between the at least two connecting portions of the first operating member. The second operating member includes at least two connecting portions supported on the pivot. The second biasing member is axially positioned on the pivot between the at least two connecting portions of the second operating member.

[0029] With the operating device according to the twelfth aspect, a relatively compact and simple pivoting arrangement of the first operating member and the second operating member to the base can be provided.

[0030] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the twelfth aspect is configured so that at least two connecting parts of the first operating member include a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a third connecting part pivotably supported on a pivot. At least two connecting parts of the second operating member include a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a third connecting part pivotably supported on a pivot.

[0031] With the operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, the first operating member and the second operating member can be further reliably supported to the base.

[0032] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the thirteenth aspect is configured so that the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the first operating member are axially positioned on the pivot between the first pivot support and the second pivot support of the base. The first connection portion and the second connection portion of the second operating member are axially positioned on the pivot between the first pivot support and the second pivot support of the base.

[0033] With the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, a relatively compact and simple pivoting arrangement of the first operating member and the second operating member to the base can be provided.

[0034] According to the fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect is constructed so that the third connecting portion of the first operating member and the third connecting portion of the second operating member are positioned on the pivot on one side of the first pivot support and the second pivot support that is away from the other of the first pivot support and the second pivot support.

[0035] With the operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, the first operating member and the second operating member can be further reliably supported to the base.

[0036] According to the sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects is constructed to further include a stroke adjuster, and the stroke adjuster is constructed to adjust the stroke length of at least one of the first operating member and the second operating member to prevent at least one of the first operating member and the second operating member from reaching an additional operating position.

[0037] With the operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, the user can select different operating modes for at least one of the first operating member and the second operating member according to the user's needs and / or desires.

[0038] In accordance with a seventeenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the sixteenth aspect is configured so that the stroke adjuster is configured to simultaneously adjust the stroke lengths of both the first operating member and the second operating member.

[0039] With the operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, the user can simultaneously select different operating modes for the first operating member and the second operating member according to user needs and / or desires.

[0040] According to an eighteenth aspect of the present disclosure, an operating device for a human-powered vehicle is provided. The operating device basically includes a base, a first operating member, a first electric switch, a second operating member, the second electric switch and a stroke adjuster. The first operating member is movably arranged relative to the base. The first electric switch is arranged on the base and is arranged to be activated by the movement of the first operating member. The second operating member is movably arranged relative to the base. The second electric switch is arranged on the base and is arranged to be activated by the movement of the second operating member. The stroke adjuster is configured to simultaneously adjust the stroke length of the first operating member and the stroke length of the second operating member.

[0041] With the operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, the user can simultaneously select different operating modes for the first operating member and the second operating member according to user needs and / or desires.

[0042] According to a nineteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the eighteenth aspect is configured so that the base includes a pivot. The first operating member and the second operating member are pivotally supported on the pivot. The stroke adjuster includes an abutment portion, which is movably mounted relative to the base between a first position at which a first distance is set from the abutment portion to the first operating member and the second operating member and a second position at which a second distance is set from the abutment portion to the first operating member and the second operating member. The first distance is different from the second distance.

[0043] With the operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, the user can adjust the operating strokes of the first operating member and the second operating member according to the riding condition.

[0044] In accordance with a twentieth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the nineteenth aspect is configured so that the stroke adjuster includes a pivot shaft that movably supports the abutment portion between a first position and a second position relative to the base.

[0045] With the operating device according to the twentieth aspect, the operating strokes of the first operating member and the second operating member can be adjusted with relatively few additional components.

[0046] In accordance with a twenty-first aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the twentieth aspect is configured so that the pivot of the stroke adjuster includes a user operating member protruding from the base.

[0047] With the operating device according to the twenty-first aspect, the user can adjust the operating strokes of the first operating member and the second operating member without using tools.

[0048] According to the twenty-second aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of the eighteenth to twenty-first aspects further includes a first biasing member and a second biasing member. The first biasing member is configured to bias the first operating member toward the non-operating position of the first operating member. The second biasing member is configured to bias the second operating member toward the non-operating position of the second operating member.

[0049] With the operating device according to the twenty-second aspect, the first operating member and the second operating member are configured to automatically return to their non-operating positions after being operated.

[0050] According to the twenty-third aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the twenty-second aspect is constructed so that the stroke adjuster includes an indexing cam, which engages with at least one of the first biasing member and the second biasing member to selectively maintain the adjacent portion in the first position and the second position.

[0051] With the operating device according to the twenty-third aspect, the selected operating strokes of the first operating member and the second operating member can be reliably maintained.

[0052] According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to any one of aspects 19 to 23 is configured so that the first operating member includes a first operating lever and the second operating member includes a second operating lever. The first operating lever and the second operating lever are pivotally mounted to the base.

[0053] With the operating device according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the user can easily operate the first operating member and the second operating member.

[0054] In accordance with a twenty-fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the operating device according to the twenty-fourth aspect is configured so that the first operating member and the second operating member are coaxially mounted to the base.

[0055] With the operating device according to the twenty-fifth aspect, by coaxially mounting the first operating member and the second operating member to the base, a relatively compact and simple operating device can be provided.

[0056] Furthermore, other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the disclosed operating device will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, discloses preferred embodiments of the operating device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0057] Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings which form a part of this original disclosure:

[0058] Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a human powered vehicle including a control system having a pair of operating devices for operating a plurality of vehicle components according to one illustrative embodiment;

[0059] Figure 2 It includes operating device Figure 1 a rear elevational view of a portion of the handlebars of the human-powered vehicle shown;

[0060] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An electrical block diagram of one of the operating devices of the human-powered vehicle shown;

[0061] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 an enlarged rear elevational view of the right operating device shown in , wherein the operating device is mounted to another operating device in the form of a hydraulic brake operating device;

[0062] Figure 5 is viewed along the pivot axis of the first operating member and the second operating member Figure 3 a partial isometric view of a portion of the right operating device shown with the first operating member and the second operating member in their rest positions;

[0063] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 and Figure 5 a partially exploded isometric view of the right operating device shown;

[0064] Figure 7 is an isometric view of a right control, wherein the right operating device is set to a short travel mode such that a first user operating member can only activate a first electrical switch and a second user operating member can only activate a second electrical switch;

[0065] Figure 8 is an isometric view of a right operating device, wherein a portion of a base of the right operating device is disconnected, and wherein the right operating device is set in a short stroke mode;

[0066] Fig. 9 It is similar to the right operating device Figure 7 an isometric view of a device according to the present invention, wherein the right operating device is set to a long-travel mode so that the first operating member can operate the first electrical switch, the second operating member can activate the second electrical switch, and each of the first operating member and the second operating member can activate both the first electrical switch and the second electrical switch simultaneously;

[0067] Fig.10 It is similar to the right operating device Figure 8 An isometric view of a device in which a portion of a base of the right operating device is disconnected and in which the right operating device is set to a long-travel mode;

[0068] Fig.11 is a partial isometric view of the right operating device viewed along the pivot axis of the first operating member and the second operating member, wherein the right operating device is set to a short travel mode;

[0069] Fig.12 is a partial isometric view of a right operating device, wherein the right operating device is set to a long-travel mode;

[0070] Fig.13 is a partial view of the right operating device viewed along the pivot axis of the first operating member and the second operating member, wherein the right operating device is set to a short-stroke mode;

[0071] Fig.14 is a partial view of the right operating device viewed along the pivot axis of the first operating member and the second operating member, wherein the right operating device is set to a long stroke mode;

[0072] Fig.15 and Fig.16 yes Figures 4 to 8 A partial isometric view of the right operating device shown in , wherein a portion of the base has been broken away to expose various parts of the right operating device, wherein the right operating device is set to a short-travel mode, and the first operating member and the second operating member are in their non-operating positions;

[0073] Fig.17 and Fig.18 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 , but wherein the first operating member has been moved to a first activation position (intermediate operating position) to activate the first electrical switch when in the short travel mode;

[0074] Fig.19 and Fig. 20 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 , but wherein the second operating member has been moved to a second activation position (additional operating position) to activate the second electrical switch when in the short travel mode;

[0075] Fig.21 and Fig. 22 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 , but with the right operating device set to the long travel mode, and the first user operating member and the second user operating member in the non-operating position;

[0076] Fig.23 and Fig.24 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 , but wherein the first operating member has been moved to a first activation position (intermediate operating position) to activate the first electrical switch when in the long travel mode;

[0077] Fig.25 and Fig.26 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 but in which the first operating member has been moved to a second activation position (additional operating position) to activate both the first electrical switch and the second electrical switch when in the long travel mode;

[0078] Fig. 27 and Fig.28 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 , but wherein the second operating member has been moved to the first activation position (intermediate operating position) to activate the second electrical switch when in the long travel mode;

[0079] Fig.29 and Fig.30 It is part of the right operating device similar to Fig.15 and Fig.16 but in which the second operating member has been moved to a second activation position (additional operating position) to activate both the first electrical switch and the second electrical switch when in the long travel mode;

[0080] Fig.31 yes Figures 4 to 30 An isometric view of a right operating device shown in , wherein an operating load adjuster of the right operating device is set to a low operating load mode;

[0081] Fig.32 It is similar to the right operating device Fig.31 An isometric view of the right operating device with the operating load adjuster set to a high operating load mode;

[0082] Fig.33 yes Figures 4 to 32 an isometric view of the right operating device shown with a portion of the base having been broken away to expose the first load generator and the operating load adjuster set to a low operating load mode;

[0083] Fig.34 is similar to Fig.33 An isometric view of the right operating device of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the operating load regulator is set to a high operating load mode;

[0084] Fig.35 yes Figures 4 to 34 an isometric view of the right operating device shown with a portion of the base broken away to expose the first load generator and the operating load regulator set to a low operating load mode; and

[0085] Fig.36 It is similar to the right operating device Fig.35Isometric view of a load regulator with the operating load regulator set to high operating load mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0086] Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. For those skilled in the art of human-powered vehicles (e.g., bicycles), it will be apparent from this disclosure that the following description of the embodiments is provided for illustration only and is not intended to limit the present invention, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0087] First reference Figure 1 , an operating device for a human-powered vehicle V according to an illustrated embodiment is provided. Here, in the illustrated embodiment, the operating device 10A is an electric operating device provided on the human-powered vehicle V for operating at least two vehicle components in response to user input. Here, the human-powered vehicle V is an electric-assisted bicycle (E-bike). Alternatively, the human-powered vehicle V may be a road bicycle, a city bicycle, a cargo bicycle, a recumbent bicycle, or other types of off-road bicycles, such as off-road bicycles. The number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle V is not limited. The human-powered vehicle V includes, for example, a unicycle and a vehicle with three or more wheels. Here, the human-powered vehicle V is a bicycle that at least partially uses human power as a driving force for traveling and includes an electric drive unit that assists human power. In particular, a vehicle that uses only an internal combustion engine as a driving force is not included in the human-powered vehicle of the present disclosure.

[0088] like Figure 1As shown in , the human-powered vehicle V includes a body VB supported by a rear wheel RW and a front wheel FW. The body VB basically includes a front frame body FB and a rear frame body RB (swing arm). The body VB is also provided with a handlebar H and a front fork FF for steering the front wheel FW. The rear frame body RB is swingably mounted to the rear portion of the front frame body FB so that the rear frame body RB can pivot relative to the front frame body FB. The rear wheel RW is mounted to the rear end of the rear frame body RB. The rear shock absorber RS ​​is operably disposed between the front frame body FB and the rear frame body RB. The rear shock absorber RS ​​is disposed between the front frame body FB and the rear frame body RB to control the movement of the rear frame body RB relative to the front frame body FB. That is, the rear shock absorber RS ​​absorbs the vibration transmitted from the rear wheel RW. The rear wheel RW is rotatably mounted to the rear frame body RB. The front wheel FW is mounted to the front frame body FB via the front fork FF. That is, the front wheel FW is mounted to the lower end of the front fork FF. A height-adjustable seat post ASP is mounted to the seat tube of the front frame body FB in a conventional manner and supports a bicycle seat or saddle S in any suitable manner. A front fork FF is pivotally mounted to the head tube of the front frame body FB. A handlebar H is mounted to the upper end of the steering column and steering tube of the front fork FF. The front fork FF absorbs vibrations transmitted from the front wheel FW. Preferably, the rear shock absorber RS ​​and the front fork FF are electrically adjustable suspensions. For example, the stiffness and / or the stroke length of the rear shock absorber RS ​​and the front fork FF can be adjusted.

[0089] The human-powered vehicle V also includes a transmission system DT and an electric drive unit DU operably connected to the transmission system DT. Here, for example, the transmission system DT is a chain drive type including a crank C, a front sprocket FS, a plurality of rear sprockets CS and a chain CN. The crank C includes a crank shaft CA1 and a pair of crank arms CA2. The crank shaft CA1 is rotatably supported to the front frame body FB via the electric drive unit DU. The crank arms CA2 are provided at both ends of the crank shaft CA1. The pedal PD is rotatably connected to the distal end of each of the crank arms CA2. The transmission system DT can be selected from any type and can be a belt drive type or a shaft drive type. Here, the human-powered vehicle V also includes a rear derailleur RD, which is attached to the rear frame body RB and is used to shift the chain CN between the rear sprockets CS. The rear derailleur RD is a shifting device. Here, the rear derailleur RD is an electric derailleur.

[0090] The electric drive unit DU has an electric motor that provides a driving assist force to the front sprocket FS. The electric drive unit DU can be actuated in a conventional manner to assist the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle V. For example, the electric drive unit DU is actuated according to the driving force of a person applied to the pedal PD. The electric drive unit DU is actuated by the power provided by the main battery pack BP mounted on the down tube of the human-powered vehicle V. The main battery pack BP can provide power to other vehicle components such as the rear derailleur RD, the height-adjustable seat post ASP, the rear shock absorber RS, the front fork FF, and any other vehicle components that use electricity.

[0091] The human-powered vehicle V further comprises a cycle computer SC. Here, the cycle computer SC is mounted to the front frame body FB. Alternatively, the cycle computer SC may be provided on the handlebars H. The cycle computer SC informs the rider of various driving and / or operating conditions of the human-powered vehicle V. The cycle computer SC may also comprise various control programs for automatically controlling one or more vehicle components. For example, the cycle computer SC may be provided with an automatic shifting program for changing the gear position of the rear derailleur RD according to one or more driving and / or operating conditions of the human-powered vehicle V. The cycle computer SC will be described in detail later.

[0092] Reference now Figure 2 , the human-powered vehicle V further includes an operating device 10B. The operating devices 10A and 10B are electric operating devices mounted to the handlebars H of the human-powered vehicle V. Since the operating devices 10A and 10B are used by the rider to operate one or more components of the human-powered vehicle V, each of the operating devices 10A and 10B may also be referred to as a user-operable input device. Basically, as Figure 2 As shown in , the operating device 10A is a right-hand side operating device operated by the rider's right hand, and the operating device 10B is a left-hand side operating device operated by the rider's left hand. The operating devices 10A and 10B can be mounted to the human-powered vehicle V in various ways. Here, for example, the operating device 10A is mounted to the handlebar H via the brake operating device BL1, and the operating device 10B is mounted to the handlebar H via the brake operating device BL2. However, the operating devices 10A and 10B may each be provided with a dedicated handlebar clamp or other mounting structure to be mounted to the handlebar H. Each of the operating devices 10A and 10B is directly or indirectly connected to the electric vehicle component through an electric wire W.

[0093] In the illustrated embodiment, the operating devices 10A and 10B are identical in construction except that they are mirror images of each other. The basic programming of the operating devices 10A and 10B is the same. However, the user or rider may set the operating devices 10A and 10B to control different vehicle components and / or control the same vehicle components differently. Therefore, the description of the operating device 10A applies to the operating device 10B, and for the sake of brevity, the operating device 10B will not be described in further detail herein.

[0094] Figure 3As shown in , the operating device 10A also includes an electronic controller 14. Here, the electronic controller 14 is formed by one or more semiconductor chips mounted on a circuit board. The term "electronic controller" used herein refers to hardware that executes a software program, not including people. In any case, the electronic controller 14 is preferably a microcomputer including at least one processor 14A (i.e., a central processing unit) and at least one memory 14B (i.e., a computer storage device). The processor 14A can be one or more integrated circuits having firmware for enabling the circuit to complete the actions described herein. The memory 14B is any computer storage device or any non-temporary computer-readable medium with a temporary, propagating signal as the only exception. For example, the memory 14B can include non-volatile memory and volatile memory, and can include a ROM (read-only memory) device, a RAM (random access memory) device, a hard disk, a flash drive, etc.

[0095] Here, each of the operating devices 10A and 10B includes an electronic controller. However, the electronic controller 14 can be located away from the operating devices 10A and 10B and shared by both the operating devices 10A and 10B. Alternatively, each of the operating devices 10A and 10B can communicate with its own dedicated electronic controller located away from the operating devices 10A and 10B. In any case, one or more electronic controllers can be provided when one or more operating devices are used. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the operating devices 10A and 10B includes the electronic controller 14 described herein.

[0096] like Figure 3 As shown in , the operating device 10A further includes a first electric switch SW1. The first electric switch SW1 is electrically connected to the electronic controller 14 so that an input signal is sent to the electronic controller 14 when the first electric switch SW1 is activated. Here, the operating device 10A further includes a second electric switch SW2. The second electric switch SW2 is also electrically connected to the electronic controller 14 so that an input signal is sent to the electronic controller 14 when the second electric switch SW2 is activated. The first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2 are, for example, mounted on a circuit board including the electronic controller 14. Here, the first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2 are push-operated electric switches electrically connected to the circuit board of the electronic controller 14. Preferably, as Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first electric switch SW1 is provided with a first power generating element PGE1, and the second electric switch SW2 is provided with a second power generating element PGE2. Each of the power generating elements PGE1 and PGE2 may be, for example, a piezoelectric element that generates power each time a corresponding one of the electric switches SW1 and SW2 is operated. The power generating elements PGE1 and PGE2 are one example of a power supply for supplying power to components of the operating device 10A.

[0097] like Figure 3 As shown in , the operating device 10A also includes a battery 16, which provides power to the components of the operating device 10A. The battery 16 is another example of a power supply for providing power to the components of the operating device 10A. Preferably, the battery 16 includes at least one of a button battery, a rechargeable battery, and a power generation element. Here, the battery 16 is preferably a rechargeable button battery provided on a circuit board including the electronic controller 14, the first electric switch SW1, and the second electric switch SW2. However, the battery 16 is not limited to a rechargeable button battery. In addition, the battery 16 can be located away from the operating device 10A.

[0098] Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, the operating device 10A further includes a wireless communicator 18. The wireless communicator 18 is configured to wirelessly output a signal in response to a user operating the operating device 10A. In this way, the operating device 10A can be a separate, self-contained component that is not connected to any other component by wires. Alternatively, as Figure 2 As shown in , the operating devices 10A and 10B can be connected to the vehicle components by the wire W. The electronic controller 14 outputs a signal to the wireless communicator 18 in response to one of the first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2 being activated. Therefore, here, the electronic controller 14 wirelessly communicates with any one of the height adjustable seat post ASP, the rear shock absorber RS, the front fork FF, the cycle computer SC and the electric drive unit DU (collectively referred to as the vehicle components). However, the electronic controller 14 can be configured to communicate with the vehicle components by wireless connection and / or by wired connection as needed and / or desired.

[0099] Here, the wireless communicator 18 may be a one-way wireless communication device such as a transmitter, or a two-way wireless communication device such as a transceiver. In the case where the wireless communicator 18 is a transceiver, the wireless communicator 18 wirelessly communicates with other vehicle components so that output signals from the vehicle components are received by the wireless communicator 18 and transmitted to the bicycle computer SC. In any case, the wireless communication signal of the wireless communicator 18 may be a radio frequency (RF) signal, an ultra-wideband communication signal, or a wireless communication signal as understood in the field of human-powered vehicles. communication, communication, Alternatively, wireless communicator 18 may be omitted and operating device 10A may be connected to vehicle components and battery 16 via wires W. In this case, vehicle components and battery 16 are configured to communicate with electronic controller 14 of operating device 10A, for example, via power line communication (PLC), controller area network (CAN), or universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART).

[0100] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4, the operating device 10A includes a base 20. The base 20 is configured to mount the operating device 10A to the human-powered vehicle V. Here, for example, the base 20 is mounted to the handlebar H via the brake operating device BL1. However, the base 20 may be provided with a dedicated handlebar clamp or other mounting structure to be mounted to the handlebar H. The operating device 10A also includes a first operating member 21. The first electric switch SW1 is provided on the base 20 and is configured to be activated by movement of the first operating member 21. The first operating member 21 is configured to be operated by a user and is thus an example of a first user operation input. The first operating member 21 is movably arranged relative to the base 20. As described below, the first operating member 21 is configured to selectively activate the first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2.

[0101] Here, the operating device 10A further includes a second operating member 22. The second operating member 22 is configured to be operated by a user, and is thus an example of a second user operation input. The second operating member 22 is movably arranged relative to the base 20. The second electric switch SW2 is arranged on the base 20 and is arranged to be activated by the movement of the second operating member 22. The first operating member 21 is a member separated from the second operating member 22. Thus, as described below, the first operating member 21 can be at least partially operated and moved relative to the base 20 without moving the second operating member 22. Similarly, the second operating member 22 can be at least partially operated and moved relative to the base 20 without moving the first operating member 21. In addition, as described below, the second operating member 22 is configured to selectively activate the first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2.

[0102] In the illustrated embodiment, the base 20 includes a pivot 24. The pivot 24 defines a first pivot axis P1. The first operating member 21 is pivotally supported on the pivot 24. The second operating member 22 is pivotally supported on the pivot 24. In other words, both the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 are pivotally mounted on the pivot 24 of the base 20. Thus, here, the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 pivot relative to the base 20 around the pivot 24. Basically, the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 are configured to selectively operate a vehicle component, such as a rear derailleur RD or a height-adjustable seat post ASP.

[0103] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the first operating member 21 includes a first mounting portion 26, which is pivotally mounted on the pivot 24 of the base 20. The first operating member 21 also includes a first operating lever 28. The first operating lever 28 is detachably and reattachably connected to the first mounting portion 26. Here, the first mounting portion 26 and the first operating lever 28 are both connected together by a tongue-and-groove connection, wherein the groove of the first operating lever 28 cooperates with the tongue of the first mounting portion 26 by sliding movement. Then, a fastener 30 (e.g., a screw) fixes the first operating lever 28 to the first mounting portion 26. The first operating lever 28 extends from the first mounting portion 26 and is configured as a user interface for a user to operate the first operating member 21.

[0104] Moreover, the second operating member 22 includes a second mounting portion 32, which is pivotally mounted on the pivot 24 of the base 20. The second operating member 22 also includes a second operating lever 34. The second operating lever 34 is detachably and reattachably connected to the second mounting portion 32. Here, the second mounting portion 32 and the second operating lever 34 are both connected together by a tongue-and-groove connection, wherein the groove of the second operating lever 34 cooperates with the tongue of the second mounting portion 32 by sliding movement. Then, a fastener 36 (e.g., a screw) fixes the second operating lever 34 to the second mounting portion 32. Similar to the first operating lever 28, the second operating lever 34 extends from the second mounting portion 32 and is configured as a user interface for a user to operate the second operating member 22.

[0105] See also Figure 5 , the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 are pivotally mounted on the pivot 24 of the base 20 to pivot around the pivot axis P1. Here, the first operating rod 28 and the second operating rod 34 are pivotally and coaxially mounted to the base 20. As described below, the first operating rod 28 and the second operating rod 34 are both biased to a static or non-operating position relative to the base 20. The terms "static position" and "non-operating position" used herein refer to a state in which a component (such as the first operating rod 28 or the second operating rod 34) remains static and does not require a user to hold the component in this state. On the other hand, the terms "operated position" and "operating position" used herein refer to a temporary state in which a component (such as the first operating rod 28 or the second operating rod 34) is temporarily maintained in a position due to an external force input to the operating device 10A. The first operating rod 28 and the second operating rod 34 can be pivoted from their static positions by the user in the operating direction D1 around the pivot axis P1.

[0106] like Figure 5As shown in , the first operating member 21 can be operated from its rest position to the intermediate operating position by a first predetermined distance R1 in the operating direction D1 to activate only the first electric switch SW1. In other words, since the first operating member 21 moves from its rest position to the intermediate operating position in the operating direction D1, the first electric switch SW1 is pressed down. Here, the first operating member 21 is movable relative to the base 20 from its rest position to the intermediate operating position in the operating direction D1 without moving the second operating member 22. In addition, the first operating member 21 can be operated from its rest position to the additional operating position by a second predetermined operating distance R2 in the operating direction D1 to activate the first electric switch SW1 and then the second electric switch SW2 in sequence. That is, the first operating member 21 is configured to move the second operating member 22 when the first operating member 21 moves relative to the base 20 in the operating direction D1 beyond the first predetermined distance R1. Specifically, the first operating member 21 moves from its rest position to the additional operating position relative to the base 20 in the operating direction D1 so that the first electrical switch SW1 is depressed and then the second electrical switch SW2 is depressed while the first electrical switch SW1 remains depressed.

[0107] Likewise, if Figure 5 As shown in , the second operating member 22 can be operated to the intermediate operating position from its rest position in the operating direction D1 by the third predetermined distance R3 to activate only the second electric switch SW2. In other words, since the second operating member 22 moves from its rest position to the intermediate operating position in the operating direction D1, the second electric switch SW2 is pressed down. Here, the second operating member 22 is movable relative to the base 20 from its rest position to the intermediate operating position in the operating direction D1 without moving the first operating member 21. In addition, the second operating member 22 is operated to the additional operating position from its rest position in the operating direction D1 by the fourth predetermined distance R4 to activate the second electric switch SW2 and then the first electric switch SW1 in sequence. That is, the second operating member 22 is configured to move the first operating member 21 when the second operating member 22 moves relative to the base 20 in the operating direction D1 beyond the third predetermined distance R3. Specifically, the second operating member 22 moves from its static position to the additional operating position relative to the base 20 in the operating direction D1, so that the second electric switch SW2 is pressed, and then the first electric switch SW1 is pressed while the second electric switch SW2 remains pressed. Here, the first predetermined distance R1 is substantially equal to the third predetermined distance R3. Similarly, the second predetermined distance R2 is substantially equal to the fourth predetermined distance R4.

[0108] In the case where the operating device 10A is used to operate or control the rear derailleur RD, the first operating member 21 is used to downshift the rear derailleur RD, and the second operating member 22 is used to upshift the rear derailleur RD. In order to downshift the rear derailleur RD, the first operating member 21 is operated to the intermediate operating position or the additional operating position. For example, when the first operating member 21 moves from its static position to the intermediate operating position by a first predetermined distance R1, the first electric switch SW1 is pressed, so that the electronic controller 14 outputs a single gear downshift signal to the rear derailleur RD. On the other hand, for example, when the first operating member 21 moves from its static position to the additional operating position by a second predetermined distance R2, the second electric switch SW2 is pressed while the first electric switch SW1 remains pressed, so that the electronic controller 14 outputs a double gear downshift signal to the rear derailleur RD. In order to upshift the rear derailleur RD, the second operating member 22 is operated to the intermediate operating position or the additional operating position. For example, when the second operating member 22 moves from its rest position to the intermediate operating position by the third predetermined distance R3, the second electric switch SW2 is pressed, so that the electronic controller 14 outputs a single-speed upshift signal to the rear derailleur RD. On the other hand, for example, when the second operating member 22 moves from its rest position to the additional operating position by the fourth predetermined distance R4, the first electric switch SW1 is pressed while the second electric switch SW2 remains pressed, so that the electronic controller 14 outputs a double-speed upshift signal to the rear derailleur RD.

[0109] Reference Figure 6 , the operating device 10A further includes a first biasing member 41. The first biasing member 41 is configured to bias the first operating member 21 toward the non-operating position. The operating device 10A further includes a second biasing member 42. The second biasing member 42 is configured to bias the second operating member 22 toward the non-operating position. Here, the first biasing member 41 includes a first torsion spring having a spiral portion 41a disposed around the pivot 24. The first torsion spring of the first biasing member 41 further includes a first leg 41b configured to contact the first operating member 21 and a second leg 41c that is operably in contact with a portion of the base 20 (discussed below). Similarly, the second biasing member 42 includes a second torsion spring having a spiral portion 42a disposed around the pivot 24. The second torsion spring of the second biasing member 42 further includes a first leg 42b configured to contact the second operating member 22 and a second leg 42c that is operably in contact with a portion of the base 20 (discussed below).

[0110] Main reference Figure 6 and Figure 8, the base 20 includes a housing 44 and a cover 46. The cover 46 is pivotally mounted to the housing 44 via a pivot 48 to move between a closed state and an open state. The cover 46 is fixed in the closed state relative to the housing 44 by a pair of fasteners 50 (e.g., a pair of screws in the illustrated embodiment). The housing 44 and the cover 46 can be constructed of any suitable rigid material, such as a rigid plastic material and / or a metal material. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 4 , the housing 44 and the cover 46 support the control unit 52 to the base 20. The control unit 52 includes the electronic controller 14, the power supply 16, the wireless communicator 18, the first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2. The first electric switch SW1 and the second electric switch SW2 are exposed through the housing 44 to be operable by the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. In this way, the first electric switch SW1 is provided to the base 20. Likewise. In this way, the second electric switch SW2 is provided to the base 20. Here, the control unit 52 is detachably provided between the housing 44 and the cover 46.

[0111] Here, if Figure 6 As shown in , the base 20 includes a first pivot support 44a and a second pivot support 44b. For example, the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b are components of the housing 44. The first pivot support 44a supports the pivot 24 at a first position. The second pivot support 44b supports the pivot 24 at a second position axially spaced from the first position along the pivot 24. The first operating member 21 includes at least two connecting portions supported on the pivot 24. Similarly, the second operating member 22 includes at least two connecting portions supported on the pivot 24.

[0112] In the illustrated embodiment, at least two connecting portions of the first operating member 21 include a first connecting portion 26a, a second connecting portion 26b, and a third connecting portion 28a pivotably supported on the pivot 24. The first connecting portion 26a and the second connecting portion 26b are components of the first mounting portion 26 of the first operating member 21, and the third connecting portion 28a is a component of the first operating lever 28 of the first operating member 21. The first biasing member 41 is axially positioned on the pivot 24 between the at least two connecting portions of the first operating member 21. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the first biasing member 41 is axially positioned on the pivot 24 between the first connecting portion 26a and the second connecting portion 26b. Moreover, the first connecting portion 26a and the second connecting portion 26b of the first operating member 21 are axially positioned on the pivot 24 between the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b of the base 20. On the other hand, the third connecting portion 28a of the first operating member 21 is positioned on the pivot 24 at one side of the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b that faces away from the other of the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b. In the illustrated embodiment, the third connecting portion 28a is positioned on the pivot 24 at one side of the first pivot support 44a that faces away from the second pivot support 44b.

[0113] In the illustrated embodiment, at least two connecting portions of the second operating member 22 include a first connecting portion 32a, a second connecting portion 32b, and a third connecting portion 34a pivotably supported on the pivot 24. The first connecting portion 32a and the second connecting portion 32b are components of the second mounting portion 32 of the second operating member 22, and the third connecting portion 34a is a component of the second operating lever 34 of the second operating member 22. The second biasing member 42 is axially positioned on the pivot 24 between the at least two connecting portions of the second operating member 22. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the second biasing member 42 is axially positioned on the pivot 24 between the first connecting portion 32a and the second connecting portion 32b. Moreover, the first connecting portion 32a and the second connecting portion 32b of the second operating member 22 are axially positioned on the pivot 24 between the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b of the base 20. On the other hand, the third connecting portion 34a of the second operating member 22 is positioned on the pivot 24 at one side of the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b that faces away from the other of the first pivot support 44a and the second pivot support 44b. In the illustrated embodiment, the third connecting portion 34a is positioned on the pivot 24 at one side of the first pivot support 44a that faces away from the second pivot support 44b.

[0114] Here, if Figure 6As shown in FIG. 1 , the first mounting portion 26 of the first operating member 21 is provided with a pair of recesses 54. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, each of the recesses 54 defines a first abutment 54a and a second abutment 54b. Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , the second mounting portion 32 of the second operating member 22 is provided with a pair of third abutments 56. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the third abutment 56 is located between the first abutment 54a and the second abutment 54b of the recess 54 of the first operating member 21. The first abutment 54a is configured to contact the third abutment 56 of the second operating member 22, so that the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 pivot together on the pivot 24 when the first operating member 21 pivots from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position (see Figure 5 The second abutment 54b is configured to be contacted by the third abutment 56 of the second operating member 22 so that the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 pivot together on the pivot 24 when the second operating member 22 pivots from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position (see Figure 5 ).

[0115] As described above, the base 20 is configured to mount the operating device 10A to the handlebar H of the human-powered vehicle V. More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown in , the operating device 10A further includes a handlebar clamp 58 coupled to the base 20. The handlebar clamp 58 is configured to be detachable and reattachable relative to the base 20. For example, the base 20 is connected to the handlebar clamp 58 by a suitable fastener such as a fixing bolt 59.

[0116] Here, the handlebar clamp 58 is part of the brake operating device BL1, which is a hydraulic brake operating device in the illustrated embodiment. Since the brake operating device BL1 has a relatively conventional function in the field of human-powered vehicles, only the handlebar clamp 58 of the brake operating device BL1 will be discussed herein. The handlebar clamp 58 supports both the operating device 10A and the brake operating device BL1 on the handlebar H, which is a bicycle handlebar in the illustrated embodiment. Alternatively, the handlebar clamp 58 can be integrated into the base 20 of the operating device 10A. Further, regardless of the attachment method between the base 20 and the handlebar clamp 58, the brake operating device BL1 can be omitted from the handlebar clamp 58.

[0117] Here, if Figures 6 to 14As shown in , the operating device 10A further includes a stroke adjuster 60. The stroke adjuster 60 is configured to adjust the stroke length of at least one of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 to prevent at least one of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 from reaching the additional operating position. Here, the stroke adjuster 60 is configured to simultaneously adjust the stroke length of the first operating member 21 and the stroke length of the second operating member 22. Alternatively, the stroke adjuster 60 may be configured to adjust the stroke length of only one of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. In addition, alternatively, the stroke adjuster 60 may be configured to individually adjust the stroke length of only one of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22.

[0118] The stroke adjuster 60 includes an abutment 62. Here, the stroke adjuster 60 includes a pair of abutments 62 for simultaneously adjusting the stroke lengths of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. However, it is not necessary to provide two abutments 62. Specifically, one of the abutments 62 is sufficient to simultaneously adjust the stroke lengths of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. The abutments 62 are each movably mounted relative to the base 20 between a first position and a second position, and in the first position, a first distance L1 (see Fig.13 ), in the second position, a second distance L2 is set from the abutment portion 62 to the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22 (see Fig.14 ). The first distance L1 is different from the second distance L2. Specifically, Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown in FIG. 1 , one of the abutments 62 is located in the first recess 26a1 of the first connecting portion 26a and the first recess 32a1 of the first connecting portion 32a, while the other of the abutments 62 is located in the second recess 26b1 of the second connecting portion 26b and the second recess 32b1 of the second connecting portion 32b.

[0119] The travel adjuster 60 also includes a pivot 64 which is in a first position (see Fig.13 ) and the second position (see Fig.14 ) between the first and second biasing members 41 and 42 to selectively hold the abutment 62 in the first and second positions.

[0120] like Fig.13 and Fig.14, the abutment 62 and the indexing cam 68 are immovably disposed on the pivot 64. The abutment 62 limits the movement of the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. The user operating member 66 is attached to one end of the pivot 64 and protrudes from the base 20. In this way, the user can pivot the user operating member 66 relative to the base 20 so that the pivot 64 and the abutment 62 pivot together relative to the base 20.

[0121] More specifically, the abutment 62 is movably mounted between a first position and a second position relative to the base 20 by rotating the pivot 64 using a user operating member 66. The indexing cam 68 engages with at least one of the first biasing member 41 and the second biasing member 42 to selectively maintain the abutment 62 in the first position and the second position. Here, the indexing cam 68 engages with both the first biasing member 41 and the second biasing member 42. Preferably, the indexing cam 68 includes a first indexing surface 68a and a second indexing surface 68b. The first indexing surface 68a and the second indexing surface 68b selectively contact the second leg 41c of the first biasing member 41 and the second leg 42c of the second biasing member 42. In particular, the first indexing surface 68a contacts the second leg 41c of the first biasing member 41 and the second leg 42c of the second biasing member 42 to selectively maintain the abutment 62 in the first position and the second position. Fig.13 On the other hand, the second indexing surface 68b contacts the second leg 41c of the first biasing member 41 and the second leg 42c of the second biasing member 42 to maintain the abutment 62 in the first position. Fig.14 The abutment 62 is shown to be maintained in the second position.

[0122] In the adjacent portion 62, Fig.13 In the case of the first position shown in FIG. 1 , the first operating member 21 moves a first predetermined distance R1 (see FIG. 1 ) from the rest position. Figure 5 ) to the intermediate operating position, and then contacts the abutment 62, and the second operating member 22 moves a third predetermined distance R3 (see Figure 5 ) to the intermediate operating position and then contacts the abutment 62. Since the abutment 62 is in the first position, the first operating member 21 can only activate the first electrical switch SW1, and the second operating member 22 can only activate the second electrical switch SW2.

[0123] In the adjacent portion 62, Fig.14 In the case of the second position shown in FIG. 1 , the first operating member 21 moves a second predetermined distance R2 (see FIG. 1 ) from the rest position. Figure 5 ) to the additional operating position, and then contacts the abutment 62, and the second operating member 22 moves the fourth predetermined distance R4 (see Figure 5) to the additional operation position and then contacts the abutment 62. Since the abutment 62 is in the second position, the first operating member 21 can sequentially activate the first electrical switch SW1 and then the second electrical switch SW2 when the first electrical switch SW1 is kept pressed. In addition, since the abutment 62 is in the second position, the second operating member 22 can sequentially activate the second electrical switch SW2 and then the first electrical switch SW1 when the second electrical switch SW2 is kept pressed.

[0124] Reference now Figures 15 to 20 Here, the stroke adjuster 60 is set to the short stroke mode, wherein the abutment portion 62 is in the first position. Therefore, in the short stroke mode, the first operating member 21 can only activate the first electrical switch SW1, and the second operating member 22 can only activate the second electrical switch SW2. That is, Fig.15 and Fig.16 The first and second operating members 21 and 22 are shown in the non-operating position and the stroke adjuster 60 is set to the short stroke mode. As described above, in the short stroke mode, the abutment 62 is located in the first position to limit the movement of the first and second operating members 21 and 22. Fig.17 and Fig.18 , the first operating member 21 has moved to the intermediate operating position to activate the first electrical switch SW1 ( Fig.18 ), while the second operating member 22 remains stationary ( Fig.17 ). In short stroke mode, if Fig.18 As shown in , the first operating member 21 abuts against the abutment 62 so that the first operating member 21 cannot move past the intermediate operating position. Fig.19 and Fig. 20 , the second operating member 22 has moved to the intermediate operating position to activate the second electrical switch SW2 ( Fig.19 ), while the first operating member 21 remains stationary ( Fig. 20 ). In short stroke mode, if Fig.19 As shown in FIG. 6 , the second operating member 22 abuts against the abutment 62 so that the second operating member 22 cannot move past the intermediate operating position.

[0125] Reference now Figures 21 to 30 Here, the stroke adjuster 60 is set to the long stroke mode, wherein the abutment portion 62 is in the second position. Therefore, in the long stroke mode, the first operating member 21 can sequentially activate the first electrical switch SW1 and the second electrical switch SW2, and the second operating member 22 can sequentially activate the second electrical switch SW2 and the first electrical switch SW1. That is, Fig.21 and Fig. 22 The first and second operating members 21 and 22 are shown in the non-operating position and the stroke adjuster 60 is set to the long stroke mode. Fig.23 and Fig.24, the first operating member 21 has moved to the intermediate operating position to activate the first electrical switch SW1 ( Fig.24 ), while the second operating member 22 remains stationary ( Fig.23 ). Without moving the first operating member 21 in the opposite direction, as shown in FIG. Fig.25 and Fig.26 As shown in , the first operating member 21 can gradually move from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position. In this way, the first operating member 21 is movably arranged relative to the base 20 to activate the first electrical switch SW1 when the first operating member 21 moves from the non-operating position to the intermediate operating position, and then activate the second electrical switch SW2 when the first operating member 21 moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position. In particular, as Fig.25 and Fig.26 As shown in , the first operating member 21 is configured to move the second operating member 22 when the first operating member 21 moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position, so that the first operating member 21 activates the second electrical switch SW2 by the movement of the second operating member 22. Fig.25 and Fig.26 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first operating member 21 is movably provided relative to the base 20 to activate the second electrical switch SW2 when the first operating member 21 moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position while the first electrical switch SW1 remains activated.

[0126] exist Fig. 27 and Fig.28 , the second operating member 22 has moved to the intermediate operating position to activate the second electrical switch SW2 ( Fig. 27 ), while the first operating member 21 remains stationary ( Fig.28 ). Without moving the second operating member 22 in the opposite direction, as shown in FIG. Fig.29 and Fig.30 As shown in , the second operating member 22 can be gradually moved from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position. In this way, the second operating member 22 is movably arranged relative to the base 20 to activate the second electrical switch SW2 when the second operating member 22 moves from the non-operating position to the intermediate operating position, and then activate the first electrical switch SW1 when the second operating member 22 moves from the intermediate operating position of the second operating member 22 to the additional operating position. Specifically, as Fig.29 and Fig.30 As shown in , the second operating member 22 is configured to move the first operating member 21 when the second operating member 22 moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position, so that the second operating member 22 activates the first electrical switch SW1 by the movement of the first operating member 21. Fig.29 and Fig.30As shown in FIG, the second operating member 22 is movably provided relative to the base 20 to activate the first electrical switch SW1 when the second operating member 22 moves from the intermediate operating position to the additional operating position of the second operating member 22 while the second electrical switch SW2 remains activated.

[0127] Reference Figure 6 , Fig.18 , Fig.33 and Fig.34 The operating device 10A further includes a first pawl 71. The first pawl 71 is movably disposed between the first operating member 21 and the first electrical switch SW1. Fig.18 As shown in , by the movement of the first operating member 21, the first pawl 71 is moved to activate the first electric switch SW1. In other words, when the user pivots the first operating member 21 from the static position to the intermediate operating position, the first pawl 71 is moved to activate the first electric switch SW1. Here, the first pawl 71 is pivotally mounted relative to the base 20 around the pivot 74. The pivot 74 defines a third pivot axis P3 parallel to the first pivot axis P1 and the second pivot axis P2. Therefore, the first pawl 71 is pivoted by the pivotal movement of the first operating member 21 to activate the first electric switch SW1. And, when the second operating member 22 is pivoted to the additional operating position, the first pawl 71 can be pivoted by the pivotal movement of the second operating member 22 to activate the first electric switch SW1.

[0128] refer to Figure 6 , Fig. 27 , Fig.35 and Fig.36 The operating device 10A further includes a second pawl 72. The second pawl 72 is movably disposed between the second operating member 22 and the second electrical switch SW2. Fig. 27 As shown in , by the movement of the second operating member 22, the second pawl 72 is moved to activate the second electric switch SW2. In other words, when the user pivots the second operating member 22 from the static position to the intermediate operating position, the second pawl 72 is moved to activate the second electric switch SW2. Here, the second pawl 72 is pivotally mounted relative to the base 20 around the pivot 74. Therefore, the second pawl 72 is pivoted by the pivotal movement of the second operating member 22 to activate the second electric switch SW2. And, when the first operating member 21 is pivoted to the additional operating position, the second pawl 72 can be pivoted by the pivotal movement of the first operating member 21 to activate the second electric switch SW2.

[0129] Reference Fig.33 and Fig.34, the operating device 10A further includes a first load generator 81. The first load generator 81 is configured to generate an operating load applied to the first operating member 21. In the illustrated embodiment, the first load generator 81 is configured to apply a biasing force to the first operating member 21 until after the first operating member 21 is operated. In particular, the first load generator 81 is operably disposed between the base 20 and the first pawl 71 to generate an operating load applied to the first pawl 71. Therefore, when the user pivots the first operating member 21, the first operating member 21 contacts the first pawl 71 and the operating load generated by the first load generator 81 is applied to the first operating member 21. Therefore, the operating force applied to the first operating member 21 by the user needs to overcome the operating load generated by the first load generator 81 to pivot the first pawl 71 to activate the first electrical switch SW1. And, as described above, when the second operating member 22 pivots to the additional operating position, the first pawl 71 can be pivoted by the pivotal movement of the second operating member 22 to activate the first electrical switch SW1. Therefore, when the second operating member 22 is pivoted to the additional operating position, the operating load generated by the first load generator 81 is also applied to the second operating member 22 .

[0130] refer to Fig.35 and Fig.36 , here, the operating device 10A further includes a second load generator 82. The second load generator 82 is configured to generate an operating load applied to the second operating member 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the second load generator 82 is configured to apply a biasing force to the second operating member 22 until after the second operating member 22 is operated. In particular, the second load generator 82 is operably disposed between the base 20 and the second pawl 72 to generate an operating load applied to the second pawl 72. Therefore, when the user pivots the second operating member 22, the second operating member 22 contacts the second pawl 72 and the operating load generated by the second load generator 82 is applied to the second operating member 22. Therefore, the operating force applied to the second operating member 22 by the user needs to overcome the operating load generated by the second load generator 82 to pivot the second pawl 72 to activate the second electrical switch SW2. And, as described above, when the first operating member 21 pivots to the additional operating position, the second pawl 72 can be pivoted by the pivotal movement of the first operating member 21 to activate the second electrical switch SW2. Therefore, when the first operating member 21 is pivoted to the additional operating position, the operating load generated by the second load generator 82 is also applied to the first operating member 21 .

[0131] In the illustrated embodiment, the first load generator 81 includes a first torsion spring 84. Therefore, the first torsion spring 84 is configured to generate an operating load applied to the first pawl 71. The first torsion spring 84 biases the first pawl 71 away from the first electrical switch SW1. When the first operating member 21 pivots to the intermediate operating position so that the first pawl 71 pivots to activate the first electrical switch SW1, the operating load of the first torsion spring 84 is applied to the first operating member 21. When the second operating member 22 pivots to the additional operating position so that the first pawl 71 pivots to activate the first electrical switch SW1, the operating load of the first torsion spring 84 is also applied to the second operating member 22.

[0132] And, in the illustrated embodiment, the second load generator 82 includes a second torsion spring 86. The second torsion spring 86 biases the second pawl 72 away from the second electrical switch SW2. Therefore, the second torsion spring 86 is configured to generate an operating load applied to the second pawl 72. When the second operating member 22 pivots to the intermediate operating position so that the second pawl 72 pivots to activate the second electrical switch SW2, the operating load of the second torsion spring 86 is applied to the second operating member 22. When the first operating member 21 pivots to the additional operating position so that the second pawl 72 pivots to activate the second electrical switch SW2, the operating load of the second torsion spring 86 is also applied to the first operating member 21.

[0133] Each of the first torsion spring 84 and the second torsion spring 86 has a coil portion supported on the pivot 74 coupled to the base 20. Specifically, the first torsion spring 84 has a coil portion 84a disposed around the pivot 74, a first leg portion 84b contacting the operation load adjuster 90, and a second leg portion 84c contacting the first pawl 71. The second torsion spring 86 has a coil portion 86a disposed around the pivot 74, a first leg portion 86b contacting the operation load adjuster 90, and a second leg portion 86c contacting the second pawl 72.

[0134] In the illustrated embodiment, the first pawl 71 includes a first recess 71a. The spiral portion 84a of the first torsion spring 84 is disposed in the first recess 71a of the first pawl 71. Similarly, the second pawl 72 includes a second recess 72a. The spiral portion 86a of the second torsion spring 86 is disposed in the second recess 72a of the second pawl 72. The first pawl 71 also includes a first contact portion 71b, which is usually spaced apart from the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. When the first operating member 21 pivots to the intermediate operating position, the first operating member 21 contacts the first contact portion 71b to pivot the first pawl 71. And, when the second operating member 22 pivots to the additional operating position, the second operating member 22 contacts the first contact portion 71b to pivot the first pawl 71. Similarly, the second pawl 72 includes a second contact portion 72b, which is usually spaced apart from the first operating member 21 and the second operating member 22. When the second operating member 22 pivots to the intermediate operating position, the second operating member 22 contacts the second contact portion 72b to pivot the second pawl 72. Also, when the first operating member 21 pivots to the additional operating position, the first operating member 21 contacts the second contact portion 72b to pivot the second pawl 72.

[0135] Reference Figure 31 to Figure 36 , the operating device 10A further includes an operating load adjuster 90. The operating load adjuster 90 is pivotally mounted on the pivot 64. The operating load adjuster 90 is disposed between the first torsion spring 84 and the second torsion spring 86. Basically, the operating load adjuster 90 is configured to adjust the operating load of the first torsion spring 84 of the first load generator 81, and is configured to adjust the operating load of the second torsion spring 86 of the second load generator 82. In other words, the operating load adjuster 90 is configured to adjust the operating load applied to the first pawl 71 by the first torsion spring 84 and to adjust the operating load applied to the second pawl 72 by the second torsion spring 86.

[0136] For the first load generator 81, the operating load adjuster 90 is configured to adjust the transfer of the operating load from the first load transfer to the second load transfer different from the first load transfer. Here, in order to adjust the transfer of the operating load from the first load transfer to the second load transfer for the first load generator 81, the operating load adjuster 90 includes a first cam portion 91. For the second load generator 82, the operating load adjuster 90 is configured to adjust the transfer of the operating load from the third load transfer to the fourth load transfer different from the third load transfer. Here, in order to adjust the transfer of the operating load from the third load transfer to the fourth load transfer for the second load generator 82, the operating load adjuster 90 includes a second cam portion 92. The operating load adjuster 90 also includes an operating portion 94, which protrudes outward relative to the first cam portion 91. In the illustrated embodiment, the operating portion 94 protrudes outward relative to the first cam portion 91 and the second cam portion 92. By pivoting the operation load adjuster 90 on the pivot 64, the operation load applied to the first operating member 21 by the first torsion spring 84 is increased or decreased by changing the engagement of the first cam portion 91 with the first torsion spring 84. Also, by pivoting the operation load adjuster 90 on the pivot 64, the operation load applied to the second operating member 22 by the second torsion spring 92 is increased or decreased by changing the engagement of the second cam portion 92 with the second torsion spring 86.

[0137] In the illustrated embodiment, the first cam portion 91 contacts the first load generator 81. The first cam portion 91 is pivotably disposed relative to the base 20 about the pivot axis P2 between a first orientation and a second orientation. The first orientation of the first cam portion 91 establishes a first load transfer and the second orientation of the first cam portion 91 establishes a second load transfer. In other words, the first cam portion 91 establishes a first load transfer when the first cam portion 91 is in the first orientation, and the first cam portion 91 establishes a second load transfer when the first cam portion 91 is in the second orientation. More specifically, the first cam portion 91 includes a first contact surface 91a and a second contact surface 91b. The first contact surface 91a contacts the first load generator 81 when the first cam portion 91 is in the first orientation. The second contact surface 91b contacts the first load generator 81 when the first cam portion 91 is in the second orientation. As Fig.33 and Fig.34 As shown in FIG. 1 , each of the first contact surface 91a and the second contact surface 91b includes a flat contact surface that selectively contacts the first load generator 81. The first contact surface 91a is closer to the pivot axis P2 than the second contact surface 91b. In this way, the operating load of the first torsion spring 84 increases when the first leg portion 84b contacts the second contact surface 91b compared to when the first leg portion 84b contacts the first contact surface 91a.

[0138] In the illustrated embodiment, the second cam portion 92 contacts the second load generator 82. The second cam portion 92 is pivotally disposed relative to the base 20 about the pivot axis P2 between a first orientation and a second orientation. The first orientation of the second cam portion 92 establishes a third load transfer and the second orientation of the second cam portion 92 establishes a fourth load transfer. In other words, the second cam portion 92 establishes a third load transfer when the second cam portion 92 is in the first orientation, and the second cam portion 92 establishes a fourth load transfer when the second cam portion 92 is in the second orientation. More specifically, the second cam portion 92 includes a third contact surface 92a and a fourth contact surface 92b. The third contact surface 92a contacts the second load generator 82 when the second cam portion 92 is in the first orientation. The fourth contact surface 92b contacts the second load generator 82 when the second cam portion 92 is in the second orientation. As Fig.35 and Fig.36 As shown in FIG. 1 , each of the third contact surface 92a and the fourth contact surface 92b includes a flat contact surface that selectively contacts the second load generator 82. The third contact surface 92a is closer to the pivot axis P2 than the fourth contact surface 92b. In this way, the operating load of the second torsion spring 86 increases when the first leg portion 86b contacts the fourth contact surface 92b, compared to when the first leg portion 86b contacts the third contact surface 92a.

[0139] In understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives as used herein are intended to be open terms, which specify the presence of recorded features, elements, parts, groups, wholes and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unrecorded features, elements, parts, groups, wholes and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "including", "having" and their derivatives. And, unless otherwise specified, the terms "portion", "section", "part", "member" or "element" when used as a singular can have a dual meaning of a single part or multiple parts.

[0140] As used herein, the following directional terms "frame-facing side", "non-frame-facing side", "forward", "rearward", "front", "rear", "up", "down", "above", "below", "upward", "downward", "top", "bottom", "side", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical" and "lateral" and any other similar directional terms refer to those directions of a human-powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) in an upright riding position and equipped with an operating device. Therefore, these directional terms used to describe the operating device should be interpreted relative to a human-powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) in an upright riding position on a horizontal plane and equipped with an operating device. The terms "left" and "right" are used to indicate "right" when referenced from the right side when viewed from the rear of a human-powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle), and "left" when referenced from the left side when viewed from the rear of a human-powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle).

[0141] As used in the present disclosure, the phrase "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired options. For example, if the number of options is two, the phrase "at least one" used in the present disclosure means "only a single option" or "both of the two options." For another example, if the number of options is equal to or greater than three, the phrase "at least one" used in the present disclosure means "only a single option" or "any combination of equal to or greater than two options."

[0142] In addition, it should be understood that although the terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another component. Thus, for example, the first component discussed above may be referred to as the second component, and vice versa, without departing from the teachings of the present invention.

[0143] As used herein, the term "attached" or "attached" includes a configuration in which an element is directly fixed to another element by fixing the element directly to the other element; a configuration in which an element is indirectly fixed to another element by fixing the element to an intermediate member, which in turn is fixed to the other element; and a configuration in which one element is integral with another element, i.e., one element is substantially a part of the other element. This definition also applies to words of similar meaning, for example, "connect," "connect," "couple," "mount," "combine," "fix," and their derivatives. Finally, as used herein, terms of degree such as "substantially," "approximately," and "approximately" indicate the amount of deviation that modifies the term so that the end result will not be significantly changed.

[0144] Although only selected embodiments have been selected to illustrate the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art from this specification that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. For example, unless otherwise specified, the size, shape, position or orientation of various components may be changed as needed and / or desired, as long as these changes do not substantially affect their desired functions. Unless otherwise specified, components shown as being directly connected or in contact with each other may have an intermediate structure disposed therebetween, as long as these changes do not substantially affect their intended functions. Unless otherwise specified, the function of an element may be performed by two, and vice versa. Each unique feature in the prior art, either alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered as a separate description of the applicant's further invention, including the structural and / or functional concepts embodied by these features. Therefore, the foregoing description of the embodiments provided according to the present invention is only for example, and is not intended to limit the present invention, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An operating device for a human-powered vehicle, the operating device comprising: Pedestal; a first operating member movably disposed relative to the base; a first electrical switch disposed at the base and configured to be activated by movement of the first operating member; a second operating member, the second operating member being movably disposed relative to the base; a second electrical switch disposed at the base and configured to be activated by movement of the second operating member; as well as A stroke adjuster is configured to simultaneously adjust a stroke length of the first operating member and a stroke length of the second operating member.

2. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein The base includes a pivot, The first operating member and the second operating member are pivotably supported on the pivot shaft, The stroke adjuster includes an abutment portion movably mounted relative to the base between a first position and a second position, in which a first distance is provided from the abutment portion to the first operating member and the second operating member, and in which a second distance is provided from the abutment portion to the first operating member and the second operating member, and The first distance is different from the second distance.

3. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein The travel adjuster includes a pivot that movably supports the abutment relative to the base between the first position and the second position.

4. The operating device according to claim 3, wherein The pivot of the travel adjuster includes a user operating member protruding from the base.

5. The operating device according to claim 2, further comprising: a first biasing member configured to bias the first operating member toward a non-operating position of the first operating member, and A second biasing member configured to bias the second operating member toward a non-operating position of the second operating member.

6. The operating device according to claim 5, wherein The stroke adjuster includes an indexing cam that engages at least one of the first biasing member and the second biasing member to selectively maintain the abutment in the first position and the second position.

7. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein The first operating member includes a first operating lever and the second operating member includes a second operating lever, and The first operating lever and the second operating lever are pivotally mounted to the base.

8. The operating device according to claim 7, wherein The first operating member and the second operating member are coaxially mounted to the base.

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