Integrated bicycle controller with actuator adapted for two grips

Abstract

The invention provides an integrated bicycle controller having an actuator adapted for two grips. The integrated controller includes: a controller body; a rear abutment region of the controller body, the rear abutment region being designed for contact with the handle when the controller is mounted on the handle; a brake lever pivoted to the controller body according to a pivot axis transverse to the controller body, spaced apart from the rear abutment region; a switch for transmitting an electrical signal to the electronic device; and an actuator placed on a side of the controller body between the rear abutment area and the transverse pivot axis, mounted on the controller body and angularly movable so as to be able to transmit pressure to the switch. The actuator includes two different pressure regions of different orientations to facilitate his / her thumb to actuate the actuator when the rider grasps the handlebar in two different positions.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to an integrated controller, in particular for the gear shifting device and the brake of a bicycle provided with a handlebar of the curved end type. BACKGROUND

[0002] The integrated bicycle controller is a controller comprising a brake lever and at least one actuator for actuating a rear gear shifting device or a front gear shifting device (also known as derailleur). In the following, sometimes only the term "controller" is used to indicate the integrated controller; moreover, the term "gear shifting device" is intended to indicate indifferently a rear gear shifting device or a front gear shifting device, and the term "shifting" is intended to indicate indifferently the displacement of the chain on the sprocket of a rear gear shifting device or on the sprocket of a front gear shifting device.

[0003] In particular, this controller is designed for mounting on a bicycle handlebar of the curved end type, wherein each end comprises an upper segment and a curved front segment facing downwards with respect to the upper segment.

[0004] In the following - unless explicitly stated otherwise - the spatial references (such as high, low, longitudinal, transversal, lateral, front, rear, etc.) are to be understood with reference to the bicycle on which the controller is mounted. In addition - unless explicitly indicated otherwise - the spatial references "internal" and "external" are always used to indicate a transversal direction facing respectively towards the center of the bicycle or in the opposite direction.

[0005] The actuator of the integrated controller can be mounted on the brake lever or on the body of the integrated controller; sometimes, both an actuator mounted on the brake lever and an actuator on the body of the integrated controller are provided.

[0006] When one of the plurality of actuators is on the body of the integrated controller, it can comprise a shifting lever which rotates around an axis of rotation and actuates mechanical or electronic elements to perform the shifting (EP1473220A1). The actuator can also consist of a button which actuates electronic elements to perform the shifting (EP1524179A2, EP4008617A1).

[0007] The shape of the actuator is generally designed to be manipulated by the cyclist who grasps the curved part of the bicycle handlebar or the controller body itself. However, it has been verified that the manipulability is not always optimal. For example, the cyclist - especially if he / she has small hands - can have difficulty in actuating the actuator when he / she grasps the handlebar in certain positions; in these cases, the cyclist can be forced to temporarily leave the grip with his / her hand in order to perform the shifting. Obviously, this situation is unpleasant for the cyclist, in particular in the case of use of the bicycle during a race. SUMMARY

[0008] The aim of the present invention is to improve the handling ability of an integrated controller.

[0009] According to the invention, this aim is achieved by an integrated controller.

[0010] In particular, the integrated controller is intended for a gearshift and a brake of a bicycle provided with a handlebar of the curved-end type, in which each end comprises an upper segment and a curved front segment facing downwards with respect to the upper segment, the integrated controller comprising:

[0011] a controller body;

[0012] a rear abutment zone of the controller body, designed to come into contact with the handlebar when the controller is mounted on the handlebar;

[0013] a brake lever, pivoted to the controller body according to a pivoting axis transverse to the controller body, spaced apart from the rear abutment zone;

[0014] a switch for sending an electrical signal to an electronic device,

[0015] an actuator placed on a side of the controller body, between the rear abutment zone and the transverse pivoting axis, mounted on the controller body so as to be angularly mobile in order to be able to transmit a pressure to the switch;

[0016] and characterized in that

[0017] the actuator comprises two distinct pressure zones of different orientation so as to facilitate the actuation of the actuator by the thumb of the cyclist, which reaches the actuator during the operation from a first direction and a second direction different from each other, respectively.

[0018] In this way, the two pressure zones can each be shaped so as to be optimal for a specific grip of the handlebar of the cyclist. When the electronic device is a gearshift, the cyclist thus has the opportunity to perform a gearshift without having to adjust or leave the grip on the handlebar. This makes the gearshift faster and safer, which is a very recognized advantage by cyclists, in particular in difficult riding conditions in which a firm grip of the handlebar is very important, such as turns, downhill riding, in the case of a fierce race with other cyclists, in the case of a low grip surface, etc.

[0019] Preferably, when the cyclist grips the controller body, the first direction corresponds to the primary vertical direction, and when the cyclist grips the handlebars on the curved front section, the second direction corresponds to the primary horizontal direction. The term "primary vertical" refers to a direction with a horizontal component much smaller than its vertical component; correspondingly, the term "primary horizontal" refers to a direction with a vertical component much smaller than its horizontal component.

[0020] Preferably, the actuator is pivoted to the controller body according to a longitudinal pivot axis positioned high relative to the actuator, and wherein the first pressure region is oriented primarily forward and upward so as to actuate the actuator by the rider's thumb when he / she grips the controller body and thus the thumb reaches the actuator from the first direction.

[0021] When the cyclist grips the controller body—ultimately partially touching the upper part of the handlebars—(high grip), he / she can more easily actuate the actuator by moving his / her thumb in a backward and downward direction, and is thus oriented to provide optimal actuation conditions for him / her by the first pressure zone in a forward and upward direction, without having to simply change the grip by moving his / her thumb.

[0022] Preferably, the actuator is pivoted to the controller body according to a longitudinal pivot axis positioned high relative to the actuator, and the second pressure area is oriented primarily rearward and upward so that when he / she grips the handlebars on the curved front section and thus the thumb reaches the actuator from the second direction, the actuator is actuated by the rider's thumb.

[0023] When the cyclist grips the handlebars (low grip) on the curved front section, he / she can more easily actuate the actuator by moving the thumb in the forward and downward direction, and thus the second pressure zone oriented backward and upward provides him / her with optimal actuation conditions without having to simply change the grip by moving the thumb.

[0024] Preferably, the actuator is pivoted to the controller body according to a longitudinal pivot axis positioned high relative to the actuator. The first pressure region is oriented primarily forward and upward so that the actuator is actuated by the rider's thumb when the rider grips the controller body and thus the thumb reaches the actuator from the second direction. The second pressure region is oriented primarily backward and upward so that the actuator is actuated by the rider's thumb when the rider grips the handlebars on the curved front section and thus the thumb reaches the actuator from the second direction.

[0025] Therefore, the presence of the two pressure zones allows the cyclist to actuate the actuator solely by moving his / her thumb, regardless of whether his / her grip on the handlebars is high or low at that time.

[0026] Preferably, the actuator includes a free surface extending from an upper edge at the longitudinal pivot axis to a downward-facing lower edge, wherein the free surface includes a convex float in a longitudinally intermediate region at the lower edge, wherein a first pressure region includes a first side surface of the convex float, and a second pressure region includes a second side surface of the convex float.

[0027] Therefore, in a position away from the longitudinal pivot axis, the construction of having a protruding part in the lower part outside the actuator allows for the simple and effective acquisition of two pressure zones, both of which allow for rotation of the actuator about its pivot axis (and thus displacement toward the center of the actuator and the inner side of the lower controller body) by means of a substantially vertical movement of the thumb parallel to the side of the integrated controller.

[0028] Preferably, the free surface of the actuator protrudes from the inner surface of the controller body at the front edge of the free surface and the front portion of the upper edge between the front edge and the convex portion, and at the rear edge of the free surface and the rear portion of the upper edge between the rear edge and the convex portion, it is coplanar with the inner surface of the controller body.

[0029] Thus, the first pressure area protrudes relative to the side of the controller body. This allows the rider to easily identify the location of the actuator's contact with the handlebars by actuating the actuator when he / she grips the handlebars with a high grip, without having to visually inspect it and thus shift their gaze from the road to the controller: a simple vertical movement with the thumb down is sufficient.

[0030] Preferably, the first pressure region further includes a first front flat region of the free surface of the actuator, which is flush with the first side surface of the convex floating portion, and the second pressure region further includes a second rear flat region of the free surface of the actuator, which is flush with the second side surface of the convex floating portion.

[0031] In this way, the second pressure area is flush with the side of the controller body, and therefore—for the actuation of the actuator when the rider grips the handlebars with a low grip—the thumb does not shift away from the side of the controller body: instead, a simple vertical movement of the thumb downward is sufficient.

[0032] Preferably, the controller includes a plate mounted on the controller body, the actuator being mounted on the plate according to the longitudinal pivot axis, wherein the plate includes a protective protrusion in front of a convex portion on the free surface of the actuator, the protective protrusion and the convex portion having substantially equal corresponding heights when the actuator is not pressed.

[0033] The presence of the protective protrusion prevents the risk of the rider accidentally activating the actuator. Furthermore, the protective protrusion protects the actuator from impacts during bicycle transport.

[0034] Preferably, the controller includes an additional actuator for sending additional electrical signals to the electronic device or to another electronic device mounted on or outside the bicycle. Optionally, the second electronic device is a gear shifting device, and the additional actuator is configured to send a shift signal to the gear shifting device.

[0035] Preferably, the additional actuator is a lever that is parallel to the brake lever and pivotally connected to the brake lever according to the longitudinal pivot axis.

[0036] Preferably, the integrated controller includes an electronic board housed inside the controller body, and the switch is mounted on the electronic board.

[0037] Preferably, the electronic device is mounted on the bicycle; more preferably, the electronic device is a gear shifting device, and the electrical signal is a gear shifting signal. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings. In these drawings:

[0039] Figure 1 It is a schematic perspective view of a bicycle handlebar equipped with two integrated controllers according to the present invention, particularly a left integrated controller and a right integrated controller;

[0040] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the left integrated controller;

[0041] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of the left integrated controller;

[0042] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A view of the support plate of the actuator of the left integrated controller;

[0043] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A view of the actuator of the left integrated controller;

[0044] Figures 6 to 11 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the actuator of the left integrated controller, with some cross-sections highlighted;

[0045] Figure 12 and Figure 13 These are the two different grips that the rider uses. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the right integrated controller. Detailed Implementation

[0046] In the accompanying drawings, M represents a bicycle handlebar, specifically a handlebar with a curved end, which includes a transverse central section C and two symmetrical ends, a left end and a right end; each end includes a downward-facing upper section S, followed by a curved front section R.

[0047] exist Figure 1 The image shows two integrated controllers mounted on the handlebar M, specifically the left integrated controller 10 and the right integrated controller 110.

[0048] exist Figures 2 to 12 The image shows a left integrated controller 10, which is mounted on the left curved section R of the handlebar M; the left integrated controller 10 will be described below, and it should be understood that the corresponding right integrated controller 110 (only on the left side of the handlebar M) is also present. Figure 1 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 (Not described or shown in detail) It is symmetrical to the controller 10 and is mounted on the right-hand bend section R of the handle M.

[0049] The controller 10 includes a controller body 11, which has a rear abutment region 12, an outer side 13, and an inner side 14. A lower side 15, an upper side 16, and a front end 17, which are clearly defined forward and upward, are then defined on the controller body 11. When the controller 10 is mounted on a handlebar M, the abutment region 12 is forced to abut against a curved section R of the handlebar M. Conventional devices (not shown or described) are provided to secure the controller body 11 to the handlebar M.

[0050] The controller 10 includes a brake lever 18 that extends downward from the lower side 15 of the controller body 11 and is pivotally connected to the controller body 10 according to a pivot axis X transverse to the controller body 10. The pivot axis X is located in the front region of the controller body 11, that is, it is longitudinally spaced from the abutment region 12.

[0051] The controller body 11 preferably includes a coated sheath 19 to facilitate a comfortable and secure grip by the rider; Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the middle, the protective sleeve 19 has been partially removed to better show the controller body 11.

[0052] The controller 10 further includes an actuator 20 with a generally rounded quadrilateral shape. The actuator 20 is positioned on the inner side 14 of the controller body 11, between the rear abutment region 12 and the lateral pivot axis X; preferably, the actuator 20 is closer to the rear abutment region 12 than the lateral pivot axis X. The sheath 19 terminates at the actuator 20 to allow for easy actuation.

[0053] Actuator 20 is pivotally connected to controller body 11 according to longitudinal pivot axis Y, which is positioned higher than actuator 20.

[0054] The controller body 11 includes a cavity 30 therein, which opens onto the actuator 20 on its inner side 14. Within the cavity 30, a switch 32 is housed facing the actuator 20 for transmitting electrical signals (also known as control signals) to electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, minicomputers, etc.) placed on or outside the bicycle. Pressure on the switch 32 causes the circuit to close and transmits an electrical pulse to an electronic board 31, optionally housed within the cavity 30. The electronic board 31 processes the electrical pulse and generates an electrical signal to be transmitted to the electronic device. In this example, pressure applied to the switch 32 causes an electric shift signal to be sent to the bicycle's shift mechanism (not shown). The electronic board 31 is preferably at least partially bonded in a polymer coating that makes it waterproof.

[0055] The plate 33 is mounted on the controller body 11 by a fixing device to enclose the cavity 30. An example is shown in the figure, wherein four screws 34 secure the plate 33 to the controller body 11; the screws 34 pass through four through holes 35 in the plate 33 and are engaged by screwing into four threaded holes 36 formed in the controller body 11 surrounding the cavity 30. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the use of any fixing device, such as screws, bolts, glue, or other adhesive materials, falls within the scope of this invention.

[0056] Plate 33 also serves to support actuator 20. For this purpose, a peripheral seat 37 is formed on the outer side of plate 33 relative to cavity 30 to accommodate actuator 20; the peripheral seat 37 has a generally rounded quadrilateral shape complementary to the shape of actuator 20, so as to accommodate actuator 20 under action. Above the peripheral seat 37, plate 33 is provided with two holes 38 aligned with longitudinal pivot axis Y; correspondingly, actuator 20 is provided with a longitudinally extending tubular seat 21 above it. Pins (not shown) inserted into the holes 38 and tubular seat 21 ensure that actuator 20 is pivoted to plate 33 (and thus indirectly to controller body 11) along longitudinal pivot axis Y, allowing actuator 20 to move at an angle.

[0057] A through-hole 39 is formed in the plate 33 at a position corresponding to the position of the switch 32 arranged in the cavity 30 of the controller 11, or, if present, on the electronic plate 31. A pusher 23, which contacts the actuator 20 and the switch 32, is slidably mounted in the through-hole 39.

[0058] The actuator 20 can move freely at an angle of several degrees, which is sufficient to ensure that when the actuator 20 is pressed, the central region of the actuator 20 moves laterally inward relative to the controller body 11 and presses the pusher 23 against the switch 32, thereby obtaining the transmission of the electrical signal to the electronic device.

[0059] Gasket 29 ensures a tight seal in cavity 30. If the electronic board 31 is waterproof, gasket 29 can be positioned between the electronic board 31 itself and the controller body 11, such as... Figure 2 As shown; otherwise, the washer may be positioned between plate 33 and controller body 11.

[0060] The actuator 20 includes a free surface 24 extending from an upper edge 25 at the longitudinal pivot axis Y to a downward-facing lower edge 26, and from a front edge 27 to a rear edge 28. The free surface 24 includes a raised portion 40 in the longitudinal middle region of the lower edge 26.

[0061] On the free surface 24 of the actuator 20, a first pressure region 41 and a second pressure region 42 with different orientations are formed so that the actuator 20 can be actuated by the rider's thumb when the rider grips the handlebar M in two different positions.

[0062] The first pressure region 41 includes a forward-facing and upward-facing first side surface 43 of the protruding float 40, and a first front flat region 45 of the free surface 24 at the upper edge 25 and the front edge 27 of the actuator 20. The first side surface 43 and the first flat region 45 are flush with each other, as shown below. Figures 4 to 11 As shown.

[0063] The second pressure region 42 includes a rearward and upward-facing second side surface 44 of the protruding float 40, and a second rear flat region 46 of the free surface 24 at the upper edge 25 and rear edge 28 of the actuator 20. The second side surface 44 and the second flat region 46 are flush with each other, as shown below. Figures 4 to 11 As shown.

[0064] The first pressure zone 41 is primarily oriented forward and upward so that when the rider uses a high grip, i.e., when the rider grips the controller body and may only partially touch the upper section S of the handlebars M, the rider's thumb actuates the actuator 20, such as... Figure 12 As shown. In fact, with a high grip, the rider's thumb can easily move down and back without being forced to leave the grip.

[0065] The second pressure zone 42 is primarily oriented rearward and upward to facilitate a low grip when the rider grips the handlebars M on the bent front section R, where the rider's thumb actuates the actuator 20. Figure 13 As shown. In fact, with a low grip, the rider's thumb can easily move forward and downward without being forced to leave the grip.

[0066] In other words, the first pressure area 41 and the second pressure area 42 are oriented to facilitate the thumb reaching the actuator 20 from different first and second directions during operation, i.e., when the cyclist is riding a bicycle. The first direction corresponds to the main vertical direction, i.e., when the cyclist grips the controller body 11 (high grip), while the second direction corresponds to the main horizontal direction, i.e., when the cyclist grips the handlebar M on the curved front section R (low grip).

[0067] At the upper edge 25, the front edge 27, and the rear edge 28 of the free surface 24 of the actuator 20, the free surface 24 of the actuator 20 protrudes relative to the inner surface 14 of the controller body 11. If the controller body 11 includes a sheath 19, then coplanarity refers to the surface of the sheath 19.

[0068] In one example, the free surface 24 of the actuator 20 protrudes relative to the inner surface 14 of the controller body 11 only at the front edge 27 of the free surface 24 and the front portion of the upper edge 25, between the front edge 27 and the protrusion 40. Simultaneously, at the rear edge 28 of the free surface 24 and the rear portion of the upper edge 25, between the rear edge 28 and the protrusion 40, the free surface 24 of the actuator 20 is coplanar with the controller body 11. In this way, a rider gripping the handlebars M with a high grip can identify the actuator 20 solely by touch without having to look away from the road. If the controller body 11 includes a sheath 19, the protrusion or possible coplanarity obviously refers to the outer surface of the sheath 19.

[0069] Plate 33 includes a protective protrusion 47 in front of the protruding float 40 on the free surface 24 of actuator 20. When actuator 20 is not pressed, the protective protrusion 47 and the protruding float 40 have substantially equal corresponding heights.

[0070] The integrated controller 10 further includes an additional actuator 50 for sending additional electrical signals to other electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, minicomputers) located on or outside the bicycle. In one example, the additional actuator 50 is configured to send a shift signal to the bicycle's shift mechanism, optionally different from the shift signal sent by actuator 20. For example, according to a known configuration, the additional actuator 50 is a lever laterally connected to brake lever 18 and pivoted to brake lever 18 along a longitudinal pivot axis parallel to axis Y. The two shift signals sent by actuator 20 and the additional actuator 50 are typically an upshift signal and a downshift signal.

[0071] The electronic device and the other electronic device can be the same device or two different devices mounted on or outside the bicycle; the electrical signal and the other electrical signal can be the same electrical signal, i.e., an electrical signal directed to the same electronic device to obtain the same function, or two different electrical signals used for the same electronic device or for two different electronic devices.

[0072] The integrated controller 10 is particularly advantageous for cyclists. As described above, when it is desired to send an electrical signal to the bicycle's electronics or external electronics via the actuator 20, the height difference between the controller body 11 or sheath 19 and the actuator 20 along its upper edge 25, front edge 27, and rear edge 28 facilitates the identification of the actuator 20 using only the thumb, without having to visually search for it. In particular, the thumb can slide on the inner side 14 of the controller body 11 and tactilely identify the actuator 20, thus not forcing the cyclist to check the position of the actuator 20 by turning his / her gaze away from the road.

[0073] As described above, when he / she wants to send the electrical signal to the electronic device via the actuator 20, the possible coplanarity between the controller body 11 or sheath 19 and the actuator 20 along its rear edge 28 and part of its upper edge 25 facilitates the movement of the rider's thumb. In particular, when the rider grips the handlebars M with a low grip, the thumb can slide on the inner side 14 of the controller body 11 without having to separate from the controller body 11 and therefore does not force the rider to change their grip on the handlebars M.

[0074] Regardless of whether the rider's grip on the handlebars is high or low, the actuator 20 is sized and shaped such that the rider's thumb can then easily slide across the controller body 11 itself without having to lift it, transitioning from contact with the controller body 11 to contact with one of the two pressure zones 41 or 42. Once pressure zone 41 or 42 is reached, further pushing of the thumb causes an angular displacement of the actuator 20; thereby, the actuator 20 pushes the pusher 23, which presses the switch 32 on the electronic board 31, thereby causing the electrical signal to be sent to the electronic device.

[0075] The protective protrusion 47 prevents the integrated controller 10 from being damaged, for example, during bicycle transport due to accidental impacts to the actuator 20. Furthermore, the protective protrusion 47 helps the rider avoid unintentional actuation of the actuator 20, thus providing him / her with an immediately identifiable tactile reference without requiring him / her to distract himself by taking his / her gaze away from riding.

[0076] It should also be noted that, when present, the electronic board 31 is well protected from water or dirt inside the cavity 30 because it is sealed by the board 33 with the relative gasket 29.

Claims

1. Integrated controller for a gear shifting device and a brake of a bicycle provided with a handlebar (M) of the bent end type, wherein each end comprises an upper segment (S) and a curved front segment (R) facing downwards with respect to the upper segment (S), the integrated controller comprising: - a controller body (11); - a rear abutment area (12) of the controller body (11) designed to come into contact with the handlebar (M) when the controller is mounted on the handlebar (M); - a brake lever (18) pivoted to the controller body (11) according to a transverse pivoting axis (X) of the controller body (11), spaced apart from the rear abutment area (12); - a switch (32) for sending an electric signal to an electronic device; - an actuator (20) placed on a lateral side (14) of the controller body (11), between the rear abutment area (12) and the transverse pivoting axis (X), the actuator (20) being mounted on the controller body (11) so as to be angularly movable so as to be able to transmit a pressure to the switch (32); characterized in that - the actuator (20) comprises two distinct pressure areas (41, 42) of different orientation so as to allow a thumb of a cyclist to actuate the actuator (20), said thumb of the cyclist reaching the actuator (20) during operation from a first direction and from a second direction different from each other, respectively.

2. The integrated controller of claim 1, wherein, - the first direction corresponds to a mainly vertical direction when the cyclist is gripping the controller body (11), and in which the second direction corresponds to a mainly horizontal direction when the cyclist is gripping the handlebar (M) on the curved front segment (R).

3. The integrated controller of claim 2, wherein, - the actuator (20) is pivoted to the controller body (11) according to a longitudinal pivoting axis (Y) positioned high with respect to the actuator (20), and in which a first pressure area (41) is mainly oriented forward and upward.

4. The integrated controller of claim 2, wherein, - the actuator (20) is pivoted to the controller body (11) according to a longitudinal pivoting axis (Y) positioned high with respect to the actuator (20), and in which a second pressure area (42) is mainly oriented backward and upward.

5. The integrated controller of claim 2, wherein, - the actuator (20) is pivoted to the controller body (11) according to a longitudinal pivoting axis (Y) positioned high with respect to the actuator (20), in which a first pressure area (41) is mainly oriented forward and upward, and in which a second pressure area (42) is mainly oriented backward and upward.

6. The integrated controller of claim 5, wherein, The actuator (20) comprises a free face (24) extending from an upper edge (25) at the longitudinal pivot axis (Y) to a downward facing lower edge (26), wherein the free face (24) comprises a bulge (40) at a longitudinal middle region of the lower edge (26), and wherein the first pressure region (41) comprises a first side face (43) of the bulge (40) and the second pressure region (42) comprises a second side face (44) of the bulge (40).

7. The integrated controller of claim 6, wherein, At a front edge (27) of the free face (24) of the actuator (20) and at a front portion of the upper edge (25) between the front edge (27) and the bulge (40), the free face (24) of the actuator (20) protrudes relative to the inner side face (14) of the controller body (11), and wherein At a rear edge (28) of the free face (24) of the actuator (20) and at a rear portion of the upper edge (25) between the rear edge (28) and the bulge (40), the free face (24) of the actuator (20) is coplanar with the inner side face (14) of the controller body (11).

8. The integrated controller of claim 6, wherein, The first pressure region (41) further comprises a front first flat region (45) of the free face (24) of the actuator (20) which is flush with the first side face (43) of the bulge (40), and wherein the second pressure region (42) further comprises a rear second flat region (46) of the free face (24) of the actuator (20) which is flush with the second side face (44) of the bulge (40).

9. The integrated controller according to claim 6, comprising a plate (33) mounted on the controller body (11), the actuator (20) being mounted on the plate (33) according to the longitudinal pivoting axis (Y), wherein, The plate (33) comprises a protective protrusion (47) in front of the bulge (40) on the free face (24) of the actuator (20), the protective protrusion (47) and the bulge (40) having a respective height which is substantially equal when the actuator (20) is not pressed.

10. The integrated controller according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a further actuator (50) for sending a further electrical signal to the electronic device or to a further electronic device.

11. The integrated controller of claim 9, wherein, The further actuator (50) is a lever next to the brake lever (18) and pivoted to the brake lever (18) according to a longitudinal pivot axis.

12. The integrated controller according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an electronic board (32) housed inside the controller body (11), wherein, The switch (32) is mounted on the electronic plate (32).

13. The integrated controller of any of the preceding claims, wherein, The electronic device is mounted on the bicycle.

14. The integrated controller of claim 12, wherein, The electronic device is a gear shifting device and the electrical signal is a gear shifting signal. The electronic device is mounted on the bicycle. The electronic device is a gear shifting device and the electrical signal is a gear shifting signal.

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