Battery mounting structure for human-powered vehicle and battery adapter for human-powered vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides a battery mounting structure for a human-powered vehicle and a battery adapter for the human-powered vehicle, which can properly mount a battery unit for the human-powered vehicle to a vehicle body. A battery mounting structure for a human-powered vehicle for mounting a battery unit of the human-powered vehicle to a battery support portion provided to a human-powered vehicle body, in which the battery support portion includes a latch, the battery unit includes a first battery end portion in a predetermined direction, the first battery end portion includes a latch receiving portion engaged with the latch, and the latch receiving portion includes a second battery end portion engaged with the latch. The battery mounting structure is provided with a release member which is mounted to the first battery end so as to be movable with respect to the first battery end and which releases the engagement between the latch and the latch receiving portion, and the release member has: a release member mounting portion for mounting the release member to the first battery end; and a contact portion configured to be in contact with the first battery end portion and including a fulcrum when the release member releases the engagement between the latch and the latch receiving portion, the contact portion being provided away from the release member mounting portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a battery mounting structure and a battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a mounting structure for mounting a battery unit for a human-powered vehicle onto the body of the human-powered vehicle.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-199244. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] One of the purposes of this disclosure is to provide a battery mounting structure and a battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle that can properly mount a battery cell for a human-powered vehicle onto the vehicle body.

[0008] means for solving problems

[0009] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a battery mounting structure is provided for mounting a battery cell of a manually driven vehicle to a battery support portion. The battery support portion is disposed on the vehicle body of the manually driven vehicle. The battery support portion includes a latch, and the battery cell includes a first battery end portion in a predetermined direction. The first battery end portion includes a latch receiving portion that engages with the latch. The battery mounting structure includes a release member mounted to the first battery end portion in a manner movable relative to the first battery end portion and used to release the engagement between the latch and the latch receiving portion. The release member has: a release member mounting portion for mounting the release member to the first battery end portion; and a contact portion configured to contact the first battery end portion, including a fulcrum for releasing the release member when releasing the engagement between the latch and the latch receiving portion. The contact portion is separate from the release member mounting portion.

[0010] According to the battery mounting structure of the first aspect, the battery cell can be detached from the battery support by releasing the latch and the latch receiving part by releasing the release component. Therefore, the battery mounting structure allows the battery cell to be properly mounted to the vehicle body, making it easy to remove the battery cell from the vehicle body. According to the battery mounting structure of the first aspect, since the contact part and the release component mounting part are separately provided, the force applied to the release component mounting part is reduced when the latch and the latch receiving part are released. Therefore, the release component is less prone to deterioration.

[0011] In the battery mounting configuration according to the second aspect of the first aspect of this disclosure, the release component further includes an operating section configured to be operable by a rider.

[0012] According to the battery mounting structure in the second aspect, the rider can operate the release component by operating the control unit.

[0013] In the battery mounting structure according to the first, second, or third aspect of this disclosure, the release member has a pressing portion configured to press the latch toward the battery support portion when the latch is released from engagement with the latch receiving portion.

[0014] According to the battery mounting structure of the third aspect, the pressing part can release the engagement between the latch and the latch receiving part by pressing the latch toward the battery support part.

[0015] In the battery mounting structure according to the third aspect and the fourth aspect of this disclosure, the release member includes a release member body configured to rotate about a release member axis, a release member mounting portion protruding from the release member body in a direction along the release member axis, a contact portion disposed on the release member body, the release member mounting portion having a first dimension in the direction along the release member axis, and the pressing portion having a second dimension in the direction along the release member axis, wherein the first dimension is less than or equal to the second dimension.

[0016] According to the battery mounting structure in the fourth aspect, since the first dimension is less than or equal to the second dimension, it is easy to make the pressing part larger. Therefore, the pressing part can properly release the engagement between the latch and the latch receiving part.

[0017] In the battery mounting structure of the fifth aspect according to any one of the first to third aspects of this disclosure, the release member includes a release member body configured to rotate about a release member axis, the release member mounting portion protruding from the release member body in a direction along the release member axis, and the contact portion being disposed on the release member body.

[0018] According to the battery mounting structure of the fifth aspect, since the release component mounting part protrudes from the release component body in the direction along the axis of the release component, it is easy to mount the release component to the end of the first battery.

[0019] In the battery mounting structure according to the fourth, fifth, or sixth aspect of this disclosure, the release component mounting portion is elastically deformable.

[0020] According to the battery mounting structure in the sixth aspect, due to the elastic deformation of the release component mounting portion, the release component can be easily mounted on the end of the first battery.

[0021] In the battery mounting configuration of the seventh aspect according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects of this disclosure, the first battery end includes a configuration portion for configuring at least a portion of the release component mounting portion in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the release component, the release component mounting portion being separated from the configuration portion by a gap.

[0022] According to the battery mounting structure in the seventh aspect, since the release component mounting part and the mounting part are separated by a gap, when the latch and the latch receiving part are released, force is not easily applied to the release component mounting part.

[0023] In the battery mounting structure according to the seventh aspect and the eighth aspect of this disclosure, the release component mounting part is configured such that, when the release component mounting part is mounted on the end of the first battery, it is disposed in the placement part by moving in the predetermined direction.

[0024] According to the battery mounting structure in the eighth aspect, by moving the release component mounting part in a predetermined direction, the release component mounting part can be positioned in the mounting part.

[0025] In the battery mounting structure of the seventh or eighth aspect of this disclosure, the configuration portion has: a first configuration portion; and a second configuration portion, which is continuously disposed with the first configuration portion in a direction along the axis of the release member, the first configuration portion including a hole extending in the direction along the axis of the release member, and the second configuration portion including a recess recessed in the predetermined direction.

[0026] According to the battery mounting structure of the ninth aspect, by inserting the release component mounting part into the recess from a predetermined direction, the release component mounting part can be positioned in the mounting part.

[0027] In the battery mounting configuration of the tenth aspect according to any one of the first to ninth aspects of this disclosure, the release component mounting portion has at least one free end, the free end including a bent portion.

[0028] According to the battery mounting structure of the tenth aspect, at least one release member, including a bend, can be smoothly mounted to the end of the first battery.

[0029] In the battery mounting structure of the eleventh aspect according to any one of the first to tenth aspects of this disclosure, when the first battery end is mounted on the battery support, the latch is configured to engage with the latch receiving portion.

[0030] According to the battery mounting structure of aspect eleven, when the end of the first battery is mounted on the battery support, the movement of the first battery support can be appropriately restricted by the latch and the latch receiving part.

[0031] In the battery mounting structure of the twelfth aspect according to the third or fourth aspect of this disclosure, when the first battery end is mounted on the battery support, at least a portion of the pressing portion is configured to be disposed opposite to the latch in the predetermined direction.

[0032] According to the battery mounting structure in the twelfth aspect, when the latch and the latch receiving part are released by the release component, the pressing part can press the latch appropriately.

[0033] In the battery mounting configuration of the thirteenth aspect according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects of this disclosure, the contact portion has a curved surface protruding toward the end of the first battery.

[0034] According to the battery mounting structure of aspect thirteen, since the contact portion has a curved surface protruding toward the end of the first battery, the release component can move smoothly.

[0035] In the battery mounting structure of the fourteenth aspect according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects of this disclosure, the battery mounting structure includes a first battery end, the first battery end being integrally formed with the battery cell, and the release member being disposed on the battery cell.

[0036] According to the battery mounting structure of the fourteenth aspect, since the first battery end is integrally formed with the battery cell, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0037] In the battery mounting structure of the fifteenth aspect according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects of this disclosure, the battery mounting structure includes a first battery end, the battery cell includes a battery cell body, and the first battery end is detachable from the battery cell body.

[0038] According to the battery mounting structure of the fifteenth aspect, since the first battery end can be attached to and detached from the battery cell body, the release component can be mounted on the battery cell body that does not have the release component.

[0039] According to the sixteenth aspect of this disclosure, a battery adapter is a battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle installed in a battery cell body, wherein the battery cell body is installed in a battery support portion disposed on the vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle, the battery support portion includes a latch that engages with a latch receiving portion disposed in at least one of the battery adapter and the battery cell body, the battery adapter comprising: an adapter body; an adapter mounting portion disposed in the adapter body and detachably mounted to the battery cell body; and a release member for releasing the engagement of the latch with the latch receiving portion.

[0040] According to the battery adapter in the sixteenth aspect, the battery cell can be detached from the battery support by releasing the latch from the latch receiving part. Therefore, the battery mounting structure can properly mount the battery cell to the vehicle body, so that the battery cell can be easily removed from the vehicle body.

[0041] According to the seventeenth aspect of this disclosure, a battery adapter is a battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle installed in a battery cell body of a human-powered vehicle, wherein the battery cell body is installed in a battery support portion disposed on the vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle and includes a first connector, the battery support portion including a second connector connected to the first connector, the battery adapter comprising: an adapter body; an adapter mounting portion disposed in the adapter body and detachably mounted to the battery cell body; and a connector hole configured to be disposed in the adapter body for insertion of at least one of the first connector and the second connector.

[0042] According to the battery adapter of the seventeenth aspect, since it has a connector hole, the first connector can be connected to the second connector when the battery adapter is installed on the battery cell body. Therefore, the battery adapter can properly install the battery cell onto the vehicle body.

[0043] In the battery adapter according to the seventeenth and eighteenth aspects of this disclosure, the second connector is configured to be electrically connected to the first connector.

[0044] According to the battery adapter of the eighteenth aspect, when the battery adapter is installed on the battery cell body, the first connector and the second connector can be electrically connected through the connector hole.

[0045] In the battery adapter of the nineteenth aspect according to any one of the sixteenth to eighteenth aspects of this disclosure, the battery cell body includes: a body housing extending in a predetermined direction; and a body end mounted on the body housing in the predetermined direction, the body end including a battery body mounting portion, the adapter mounting portion being one of a plurality of adapter mounting portions configured to be located at a different position from the battery body mounting portion when viewed from the direction of mounting the battery adapter toward the battery cell body.

[0046] According to the battery adapter of the nineteenth aspect, since the multiple adapter mounting parts are arranged at different positions from the battery main body mounting part when viewed from the direction of mounting the battery adapter towards the battery cell main body, it is difficult for the multiple adapter mounting parts to interfere with the battery main body mounting part.

[0047] In the battery adapter of the twentieth aspect according to any one of the sixteenth to eighteenth aspects of this disclosure, the battery cell body includes: a body housing extending in a predetermined direction; and a body end mounted on the body housing in the predetermined direction, the battery adapter having a third dimension in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction, and the body end having a fourth dimension in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction, the fourth dimension being smaller than the third dimension.

[0048] According to the battery adapter of aspect 20, a battery cell body with a fourth-sized end can be appropriately mounted on a battery support corresponding to a third-sized end.

[0049] In the battery adapter of the twenty-first aspect according to any one of the sixteenth to twenty aspects of this disclosure, the battery adapter further includes a locking portion that engages with a locking portion disposed on the battery support portion.

[0050] According to the battery adapter of aspect 21, the battery cell and battery support can be properly installed by engaging the engaging part with the engaged part.

[0051] Invention Effects

[0052] The battery mounting structure and battery adapter for human-powered vehicles disclosed herein enable the battery cells for human-powered vehicles to be properly mounted on the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description

[0053] Figure 1 It is a side view of a human-powered vehicle including the battery mounting structure for a human-powered vehicle according to the first embodiment and the battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle.

[0054] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing the battery unit of the first embodiment and the part of the vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle in which the battery unit is installed.

[0055] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Side view of the battery cell;

[0056] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded 3D view of the battery cell;

[0057] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A plan view of the first battery end of the battery cell;

[0058] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A plan view of the second battery end of the battery cell;

[0059] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A plan view of the first main body end of the battery cell body;

[0060] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 A plan view of the second body end of the battery cell body;

[0061] Figure 9 yes Figure 3 A 3D view of the first battery adapter;

[0062] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A plan view of the first battery adapter;

[0063] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 Side view of the first battery adapter;

[0064] Figure 12 It is along Figure 10 A sectional view of line D12-D12;

[0065] Figure 13 yes Figure 9 A perspective view of the main body of the first adapter;

[0066] Figure 14 yes Figure 9 A three-dimensional view of the disassembly component;

[0067] Figure 15 From and Figure 14 3D views of the disassembly components viewed from different angles;

[0068] Figure 16 yes Figure 9 A plan view of the release component;

[0069] Figure 17 yes Figure 9 Side view of the release component;

[0070] Figure 18 yes Figure 3 A 3D view of the second battery adapter;

[0071] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A plan view of the second battery adapter;

[0072] Figure 20 yes Figure 18 Side view of the second battery adapter;

[0073] Figure 21 It means Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of part of the battery cell installation process;

[0074] Figure 22 It means Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of part of the battery cell installation process;

[0075] Figure 23 It means Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of part of the battery cell installation process;

[0076] Figure 24 It means Figure 3 A cross-sectional view showing the disassembly steps of the battery cell;

[0077] Figure 25 This is a side view of the battery cell according to the second embodiment;

[0078] Figure 26 This is a plan view of the second battery end of the battery cell in the second embodiment;

[0079] Figure 27 This is a side view of the second battery end in the third embodiment;

[0080] Figure 28 This is a plan view of the second battery end in the third embodiment;

[0081] Figure 29 It is a cross-sectional view of the modified battery cell and the part of the vehicle body where the battery cell is installed. Detailed Implementation

[0082] (First Implementation)

[0083] Reference Figures 1 to 24The battery mounting structure 70 and battery adapter 90 for a human-powered vehicle will be described below. A human-powered vehicle is a means of transportation having at least one wheel and being propelled by at least human power. Human-powered vehicles include various types of bicycles, such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, freight bikes, push bikes, and recumbent bikes. The number of wheels a human-powered vehicle has is not limited. Human-powered vehicles include, for example, unicycles and vehicles with two or more wheels. Human-powered vehicles are not limited to vehicles that can only be propelled by human power. Human-powered vehicles include so-called electric bicycles (E-bikes), which are propelled not only by human power but also by the driving force of an electric motor. Electric bicycles (E-bikes) include electric-assisted bicycles that are propelled with the assistance of an electric motor. Hereinafter, human-powered vehicles will be described as electric-assisted bicycles.

[0084] In this specification, the following terms indicating direction, such as “front,” “rear,” “ahead,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “lateral,” “above,” and “below,” as well as any other similar terms, refer to these directions as determined from the reference position of the human-powered vehicle (e.g., on the saddle or seat) with the rider facing the handlebars.

[0085] like Figure 1 As shown, the human-powered vehicle 10 includes at least one wheel 12 and a vehicle body 14. For example, the at least one wheel 12 includes a front wheel 12F and a rear wheel 12R. The vehicle body 14 includes a frame 16. For example, the frame 16 is equipped with a saddle.

[0086] For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 also includes a crank 18 for receiving human driving force. The crank 18 includes, for example, a crankshaft 20 rotatable relative to the frame 16; and crank arms 22. The crank arms 22 include, for example, a first crank arm 22A and a second crank arm 22B. For example, the first crank arm 22A and the second crank arm 22B are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the crankshaft 20 in the axial direction.

[0087] For example, crank arm 22 is connected to pedal 24. Pedal 24 includes a first pedal 24A and a second pedal 24B. First crank arm 22A is connected to first pedal 24A. Second crank arm 22B is connected to second pedal 24B. Frame 16 is connected to front fork 26. Front fork 26 is mounted with front wheel 12F. Handlebar 28 is connected to front fork 26 via stem 30. Rear wheel 12R is supported on frame 16.

[0088] In this embodiment, crank 18 is connected to rear wheel 12R via drive mechanism 32. For example, rear wheel 12R is driven by rotation of crankshaft 20. At least one of front wheel 12F and rear wheel 12R can be connected to crank 18 via drive mechanism 32. For example, drive mechanism 32 includes at least one first rotating element 34 connected to crankshaft 20. For example, at least one first rotating element 34 includes a front sprocket. At least one first rotating element 34 may include a pulley or a bevel gear. Crankshaft 20 may be connected to front sprocket via a one-way clutch.

[0089] For example, the drive mechanism 32 further includes at least one second rotating body 36 and a transmission body 38. For example, the transmission body 38 is configured to transmit the rotational force of at least one first rotating body 34 to at least one second rotating body 36. For example, the transmission body 38 includes a chain. The transmission body 38 may include a belt or a drive shaft. For example, at least one second rotating body 36 includes a rear sprocket. For example, at least one second rotating body 36 may include a pulley or a bevel gear. For example, the chain is wound around a front sprocket and a rear sprocket. For example, at least one second rotating body 36 is connected to a rear wheel 12R. For example, the rear wheel 12R is configured to rotate with the rotation of at least one second rotating body 36.

[0090] For example, the manually driven vehicle 10 includes a transmission unit 40. The transmission unit 40 includes a motor 40A configured to provide propulsion to the manually driven vehicle 10. The motor 40A is configured to provide propulsion to the manually driven vehicle 10 based on the human driving force.

[0091] For example, motor 40A is configured to transmit rotational force of motor 40A to at least one component included in the transmission path of human-powered drive force from pedal 24 to at least one second rotating body 36. For example, motor 40A is configured to be disposed on frame 16 and transmit rotational force to at least one first rotating body 34. Motor 40A may be configured to be disposed on hub of human-powered vehicle 10 and transmit rotational force to at least one second rotating body 36.

[0092] For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 also includes a battery unit 72. For example, the battery unit 72 has a longitudinal direction. For example, the battery unit 72 is formed as a cuboid or columnar shape. The battery unit 72 includes one or more battery elements. The battery elements include rechargeable batteries. For example, the battery unit 72 is configured to supply power to components for the human-powered vehicle. For example, the components for the human-powered vehicle include a transmission unit 40. The components for the human-powered vehicle may include at least one of a transmission, a wireless communication unit, various sensors, a display device, lights, an electrically adjustable seat post, an electric suspension, and a braking device in place of the transmission unit 40, or, in addition to the transmission unit 40, may include at least one of a transmission, a wireless communication unit, various sensors, a display device, lights, an electrically adjustable seat post, an electric suspension, and a braking device.

[0093] Battery unit 72 can be configured to supply power to components of a manually operated vehicle other than drive unit 40 via drive unit 40. For example, battery unit 72 can be communicatively connected to drive unit 40 via wired or wireless means. For example, battery unit 72 can be configured to communicate with drive unit 40 via power line communication (PLC), CAN (Controller Area Network), or UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter).

[0094] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, for example, battery unit 72 is mounted on vehicle body 14. For example, battery unit 72 is mounted on frame 16. For example, frame 16 includes lower tube 42. For example, battery unit 72 is mounted on lower tube 42. Lower tube 42 is provided with storage space 42A for storing battery unit 72. Lower tube 42 is provided with frame opening 42B that opens downward when the manually driven vehicle 10 is placed on the ground. Frame opening 42B has a size that is at least large enough to insert battery unit 72 into storage space 42A. For example, frame 16 includes cover 44. For example, cover 44 closes frame opening 42B.

[0095] For example, battery cell 72 is protected by cover 44. For example, cover 44 is mounted on battery cell 72. For example, the shape of cover 44 is formed to fit the shape of frame opening 42B. For example, when battery cell 72 is mounted on downtube 42 and cover 44 is mounted on battery cell 72, the shape of cover 44 is substantially coplanar with downtube 42. Cover 44 can be mounted on frame opening 42B.

[0096] For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 includes a battery support 48 that supports a battery unit 72. The battery support 48 is disposed on the vehicle body 14. For example, the battery support 48 includes a first battery support 50 and a second battery support 52. For example, the first battery support 50 supports one end of the battery unit 72 in the longitudinal direction. For example, the second battery support 52 supports the other end of the battery unit 72 in the longitudinal direction.

[0097] For example, the lower tube 42 is provided with a first battery support mounting portion 46A for mounting the first battery support portion 50. For example, the first battery support mounting portion 46A is mounted on the inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42. For example, the first battery support mounting portion 46A is mounted on the upper inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42. For example, the first battery support mounting portion 46A is provided with a threaded hole for a bolt to be inserted for mounting the first battery support portion 50. The first battery support mounting portion 46A can be mounted to the inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42 by bonding, welding, or brazing.

[0098] For example, the lower tube 42 is provided with a second battery support mounting portion 46B for mounting the second battery support portion 52. For example, the second battery support mounting portion 46B is mounted on the inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42. For example, the second battery support mounting portion 46B is mounted on the lower inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42. For example, the second battery support mounting portion 46B is provided with a threaded hole for a bolt to be inserted for mounting the second battery support portion 52. The second battery support mounting portion 46B can be mounted to the inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42 by bonding, welding, or brazing.

[0099] For example, the first battery support 50 includes a first battery support body 54. For example, the first battery support body 54 includes a first surface 54A disposed opposite to the battery unit 72 when the battery unit 72 is mounted on the first battery support 50. The battery support 48 includes a latch 56. In this embodiment, the first battery support 50 includes a latch 56. For example, the latch 56 is disposed on the first surface 54A. For example, the first battery support 50 includes... Figure 22 The latch storage portion 54B is shown. The latch storage portion 54B includes a recess that is recessed from the first surface 54A. The latch 56 is configured to move between a state in which the entire latch 56 is stored in the latch storage portion 54B and a state in which it protrudes from the first surface 54A toward the battery cell 72. For example, the first battery support portion 50 includes a latch applying force portion that applies force to the latch 56 from the first surface 54A toward the battery cell 72.

[0100] For example, the first battery support 50 includes a locking operation section 58. The locking operation section 58 is configured to switch the state of the locking 56 between a restricted state that limits movement of the locking 56 and a permitted state that allows movement of the locking 56. In the restricted state, for example, when the locking 56 protrudes from the first surface 54A toward the battery cell 72, movement of the locking 56 is restricted. The locking operation section 58 may include a key lock cylinder. For example, it may be configured so that the rider switches the state of the locking 56 between the restricted and permitted states by operating the locking operation section 58. If the first battery support 50 includes a locking force application section, the first battery support 50 may not include the locking operation section 58.

[0101] like Figure 2 and Figure 21 As shown, for example, the second battery support 52 includes a second battery support body 60. For example, the second battery support body 60 includes a second surface 60A disposed opposite to the battery unit 72 when the battery unit 72 is installed.

[0102] For example, the battery support portion 48 includes a second connector 62 that connects to the first connector 78C of the battery cell 72. In this embodiment, the second battery support portion 52 includes the second connector 62. For example, the second connector 62 is disposed on the second surface 60A. For example, the second connector 62 includes a protrusion or a recess. In this embodiment, the second connector 62 includes a recess. For example, the second connector 62 is configured to be electrically connected to the first connector 78C. For example, the second connector 62 includes a power terminal for supplying power from the battery cell 72 to components for a manually driven vehicle. For example, the second connector 62 includes a communication terminal for allowing communication between the battery cell 72 and components for a manually driven vehicle. When the battery cell 72 is connected to components for a manually driven vehicle via power line communication, the power terminal and the communication terminal can be integrated.

[0103] For example, the battery support portion 48 includes a engaging portion 64. In this embodiment, the second battery support portion 52 includes the engaging portion 64. For example, the engaging portion 64 is provided in one of the first battery support portion 50 and the second battery support portion 52 where the second connector 62 is provided. For example, the engaging portion 64 is configured to engage with the engaging portion 72C of the battery cell 72. For example, the engaging portion 64 includes a protrusion 64A that protrudes from the second surface 60A toward the battery cell 72. For example, the engaging portion 64 is provided on the second surface 60A on the side closer to the frame opening 42B than the second connector 62.

[0104] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, the human-powered vehicle 10 includes a battery mounting structure 70 for mounting the battery unit 72 of the human-powered vehicle 10 to the battery support portion 48. The battery mounting structure 70 is disposed on the battery unit 72. The battery unit 72 includes a first battery end 72A in a predetermined direction X1. For example, the predetermined direction X1 corresponds to the length direction of the battery unit 72. For example, the battery unit 72 also includes a second battery end 72B located on the side opposite to the first battery end 72A in the predetermined direction X1. For example, the battery unit 72 includes a direction X2 orthogonal to the predetermined direction X1. Direction X2 includes a height direction X21 corresponding to the vertical direction of the human-powered vehicle 10 when the battery unit 72 is mounted on the vehicle body 14. Direction X2 includes a width direction X22 corresponding to the lateral direction of the human-powered vehicle 10 when the battery unit 72 is mounted on the vehicle body 14.

[0105] For example, the first battery end 72A is mounted on the first battery support 50. For example, the second battery end 72B is mounted on the second battery support 52. For example, when the battery unit 72 is mounted on the vehicle body 14, the first battery end 72A is positioned further forward of the manually driven vehicle 10 than the second battery end 72B. When the battery unit 72 is mounted on the vehicle body 14, the first battery end 72A is positioned further upward of the manually driven vehicle 10 than the second battery end 72B.

[0106] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, for example, battery cell 72 includes battery cell body 74. For example, battery cell body 74 includes a first body end 78A and a second body end 78B in a predetermined direction X1. For example, battery cell 72 includes battery adapter 90. For example, battery adapter 90 is mounted to battery cell body 74. By mounting battery adapter 90 to battery cell body 74, battery cell 72 of this embodiment is constituted.

[0107] like Figures 3 to 8As shown, for example, the battery cell body 74 includes a main housing 76 and a main end 78. For example, the main housing 76 extends in a predetermined direction X1. For example, the main end 78 is mounted to the main housing 76 in the predetermined direction X1. For example, the main end 78 is separately formed from the main housing 76. The main end 78 may be integrally formed with the main housing 76. For example, the battery cell body 74 includes a main end 78 mounted on one side of the main housing 76 in the predetermined direction X1 and a main end 78 mounted on the other side. For example, the main end 78 includes a battery body mounting portion 80. The battery body mounting portion 80 mounts the main end 78 to the main housing 76. For example, the main end 78 includes a plurality of battery body mounting portions 80. For example, the main end 78 includes four battery body mounting portions 80. For example, the battery body mounting portion 80 includes a through hole for bolt insertion. For example, the main housing 76 is provided with an internal thread portion that engages with a bolt inserted into the battery body mounting portion 80.

[0108] like Figures 3 to 6 , Figure 9 ,as well as Figure 10 As shown, for example, the battery adapter 90 includes an adapter body 90A and an adapter mounting portion 90B. For example, the adapter mounting portion 90B is provided on the adapter body 90A. For example, the adapter mounting portion 90B is mounted on the battery cell body 74 in a manner that allows it to be attached to and detached from the battery cell body 74. For example, the battery adapter 90 includes multiple adapter mounting portions 90B. For example, the battery adapter 90 includes four adapter mounting portions 90B.

[0109] For example, battery cell 72 includes an adapter mounting member 72D for mounting adapter mounting portion 90B to battery cell body 74. For example, adapter mounting member 72D includes a bolt. For example, adapter mounting portion 90B includes a through hole. For example, battery cell body 74 includes a body mounting portion 82 corresponding to adapter mounting portion 90B. For example, body mounting portion 82 is provided at body end 78. For example, body mounting portion 82 includes internal threads.

[0110] like Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the adapter mounting portion 90B is one of a plurality of adapter mounting portions 90B. For example, the plurality of adapter mounting portions 90B are configured such that, when viewed from the direction of mounting the battery adapter 90 toward the battery cell body 74, they are located at positions different from those of the battery body mounting portion 80. For example, all the adapter mounting portions 90B are configured such that, when viewed from the direction of mounting the battery adapter 90 toward the battery cell body 74, they are located at positions different from any of the battery body mounting portions 80.

[0111] For example, one of the four adapter mounting portions 90B is located at the central portion in the height direction X21 and the right end in the width direction X22 of the adapter body 90A. Alternatively, one of the four adapter mounting portions 90B is located at the central portion in the height direction X21 and the left end in the width direction X22 of the adapter body 90A. Alternatively, one of the four adapter mounting portions 90B is located at the upper end in the height direction X21 of the adapter body 90A, between the center and one side end in the width direction X22. Alternatively, one of the four adapter mounting portions 90B is located at the upper end in the height direction X21 of the adapter body 90A, between the center and the other side end in the width direction X22.

[0112] For example, four adapter mounting portions 90B are disposed at the four corners of the main body end 78. For example, four main body mounting portions 82 are disposed in the main body end 78 in a linearly symmetrical manner with respect to a line segment extending through the center in the width direction X22 and in the height direction X21.

[0113] like Figure 4 As shown, for example, battery adapter 90 includes a first battery adapter 92 detachably mounted to the first body end 78A. For example, battery adapter 90 includes a second battery adapter 94 detachably mounted to the second body end 78B.

[0114] In this embodiment, the first battery adapter 92 includes a first battery end 72A. For example, the first battery end 72A is substantially equivalent to the first battery adapter 92. The first battery end 72A is configured to be detachable from the battery cell body 74. In this embodiment, the second battery adapter 94 includes a second battery end 72B. For example, the second battery end 72B is substantially equivalent to the second battery adapter 94. The second battery end 72B is configured to be detachable from the battery cell body 74.

[0115] like Figure 5 and Figures 9 to 12 As shown, for example, the first battery end 72A includes a latching receiving portion 98. (As...) Figure 22 As shown, for example, when the first battery end 72A is mounted on the battery support portion 48, the latch 56 is configured to engage with the latch receiving portion 98. Figure 5 and Figures 9 to 12The latch receiving portion 98 shown is provided in at least one of the battery adapter 90 and the battery cell body 74. In this embodiment, the latch receiving portion 98 is provided in the first adapter body 96. For example, when the first battery end 72A is mounted on the battery support portion 48, the latch 56 is configured to engage with the latch receiving portion 98. For example, the latch receiving portion 98 is provided in a protrusion 96C that protrudes from the first battery end 72A. For example, the latch receiving portion 98 includes a flat portion of the protrusion 96C that is provided downward in the height direction X21. The upper surface of the protrusion 96C in the height direction X21 is configured to be inclined relative to the width direction X22.

[0116] like Figures 9 to 13 As shown, the first battery adapter 92 includes a first adapter body 96. For example, the first adapter body 96 includes a first adapter end 96A that contacts a first surface 54A of the first battery support portion 50. For example, the first adapter body 96 includes a second adapter end 96B that contacts a first body end 78A of the battery cell body 74.

[0117] like Figure 2 and Figures 9 to 17 As shown, the battery mounting structure 70 includes a release member 100. The release member 100 is used to release the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98. In this embodiment, for example, the battery adapter 90 includes the release member 100. For example, the release member 100 is configured to be mounted on the first battery end 72A in a manner that allows it to move relative to the first battery end 72A, and is used to release the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98.

[0118] like Figures 9 to 17 As shown, the release member 100 has a release member mounting portion 106 and a contact portion 104B. For example, the release member mounting portion 106 mounts the release member 100 to the first battery end 72A. The contact portion 104B is configured to contact the first battery end 72A. For example, the first battery end 72A includes a release member support portion 102 that supports the release member 100. For example, the release member support portion 102 includes a contact portion support portion 102A that is contacted by the contact portion 104B of the release member 100. For example, the contact portion support portion 102A has a recess. For example, the recess has a curved surface.

[0119] For example, the first battery end 72A includes a configuration portion 112 for configuring at least a portion of the release component mounting portion 106. For example, the configuration portion 112 is provided in a portion of the first battery end 72A that is different from the contact support portion 102A.

[0120] For example, the release member 100 includes a release member body 104, which is configured to rotate about a release member axis 100A. For example, the release member axis 100A extends in the width direction X22. For example, the release member body 104 extends in the height direction X21. For example, the release member body 104 has release member recesses 104A at both ends in the width direction X22. For example, the release member recesses 104A are provided in the release member body 104 in a manner corresponding to the release member mounting portion 106 so that the release member mounting portion 106 can be easily deformed.

[0121] The contact portion 104B is separate from the release component mounting portion 106. For example, the contact portion 104B is provided on the release component body 104. The contact portion 104B includes a fulcrum for the release component 100 when releasing the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98. For example, in a cross-section orthogonal to the direction along the release component axis 100A, the portion of the contact portion 104B that contacts the first battery end 72A includes the fulcrum for the release component 100. For example, the contact portion 104B has a curved surface protruding toward the first battery end 72A. For example, the contact portion 104B has a shape corresponding to the contact portion support portion 102A of the release component support portion 102. When the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98 are engaged, the contact portion 104B contacts the contact portion support portion 102A while the release component 100 rotates about the release component axis 100A.

[0122] For example, the release member 100 has an operation section 108. For example, the operation section 108 is configured to allow the rider to operate the release member 100. For example, the operation section 108 is located at the lower end of the release member body 104 in the height direction X21. For example, at least a portion of the operation section 108 is configured to be located further below the end below the first battery end 72A in the height direction X21. For example, the operation section 108 is configured to be operable by the rider when the battery unit 72 is mounted on the battery support 48.

[0123] For example, the release member 100 has a pressing portion 110. For example, the pressing portion 110 is configured to press the latch 56 toward the battery support portion 48 when the latch 56 is released from engagement with the latch receiving portion 98. For example, the pressing portion 110 is located at the upper end of the release member body 104 in the height direction X21. When the first battery end 72A is mounted on the battery support portion 48, for example, at least a portion of the pressing portion 110 is configured to face the latch 56 in a predetermined direction X1. When the latch 56 is released from engagement with the latch receiving portion 98, the portion of the pressing portion 110 that contacts the latch 56 is located at the same position as the portion that contacts the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98 in the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release member.

[0124] For example, the release component mounting portion 106 is configured to protrude from the release component body 104 in a direction Y1 along the release component axis 100A. For example, the release component mounting portion 106 is configured to protrude from the release component body 104 in both directions Y1 along the release component axis 100A and the other side. For example, the release component mounting portion 106 has a connecting portion 106A continuously disposed from the release component body 104. For example, the release component mounting portion 106 has a middle portion 106B, which is connected to the end of the connecting portion 106A located on the side opposite to the release component body 104. For example, the release component mounting portion 106 has at least one free end 106C. For example, the free end 106C is connected to the end of the middle portion 106B located on the side opposite to the connecting portion 106A. In this embodiment, the release component mounting portion 106 has two free ends 106C. The free ends 106C are respectively provided at the ends on both sides of the release component mounting part 106 in the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release component.

[0125] For example, the connecting portion 106A extends in the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release member. For example, the intermediate portion 106B extends in a direction orthogonal to the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release member. For example, the free end 106C extends in the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release member. For example, the central axis of the free end 106C coincides with the axis 100A of the release member. The central axis of the free end 106C of the release member 100 may not coincide with the axis 100A of the release member. For example, the free end 106C includes a curved portion 106D. In this embodiment, for example, the free end 106C has a spherical surface.

[0126] like Figure 16 As shown, for example, the release component mounting portion 106 has a first dimension L1 in the direction Y1 along the release component axis 100A. For example, the first dimension L1 corresponds to the distance from one free end 106C to the other free end 106C. For example, the pressing portion 110 has a second dimension L2 in the direction Y1 along the release component axis 100A. For example, the first dimension L1 is less than or equal to the second dimension.

[0127] like Figures 9 to 13As shown, for example, the configuration section 112 has a first configuration section 112A and a second configuration section 112B. For example, the second configuration section 112B is configured to be continuously disposed with the first configuration section 112A in the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release member. For example, the first configuration section 112A includes a hole 112D extending in the direction Y1 along the axis 100A of the release member. For example, the second configuration section 112B includes a recess 112C recessed in a predetermined direction X1. For example, the recess 112C extends from above in the height direction X21 toward below as it moves from the first battery end 72A toward the second battery end 72B. For example, the first configuration section 112A is disposed with at least a portion of a free end 106C. For example, the second configuration section 112B is disposed with at least a portion of a middle portion 106B. In the direction Y2 orthogonal to the axis 100A of the release member, for example, the release member mounting portion 106 is disposed separately from the configuration section 112 by a gap. For example, the outer diameter of the mounting section 112 is larger than the outer diameter of the release component mounting section 106. For example, only a portion of the release component mounting section 106 contacts the mounting section 112.

[0128] For example, the release component mounting portion 106 is elastically deformable. The release component mounting portion 106 is configured to elastically deform through the shape and size of at least one of the connecting portion 106A and the intermediate portion 106B. The release component mounting portion 106 may include an elastic member. For example, when the release component mounting portion 106 is mounted to the first battery end 72A, the release component mounting portion 106 is configured to be disposed on the placement portion 112 by moving in a predetermined direction X1. For example, when the release component mounting portion 106 is mounted to the first battery end 72A, the release component mounting portion 106 is configured to be disposed on the placement portion 112 by elastic deformation.

[0129] For example, the release component mounting portion 106 and the placement portion 112 are configured such that when a force is applied from below the battery unit 72 to the operation portion 108 of the release component 100 in the opposite direction to the engagement of the release latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, the release component mounting portion 106 easily disengages from the placement portion 112. For example, when a force is applied from below the battery unit 72 to the operation portion 108 of the release component 100 in the opposite direction to the engagement of the release latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, the release component mounting portion 106 disengages from the placement portion 112 by moving along the extending direction of the recess 112C. Therefore, when a force is applied from below the battery unit 72 to the operation portion 108 of the release component 100 in the opposite direction to the engagement of the release latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, the release component 100 is less prone to deformation.

[0130] For example, the release component mounting portion 106 and the placement portion 112 are configured such that, when a force is applied to the operating portion 108 of the release component 100 in the direction of releasing the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, the force applied from the release component mounting portion 106 to the placement portion 112 is greater than the force applied from the release component mounting portion 106 to the placement portion 112. For example, the rigidity of the contact portion 104B is higher than the rigidity of the release component mounting portion 106. Therefore, when a force is applied to the operating portion 108 of the release component 100 in the direction of releasing the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, the release component 100 is less prone to deformation.

[0131] like Figure 2 and Figure 21 As shown, for example, the battery cell body 74 is mounted on the battery support portion 48 disposed on the vehicle body 14. For example, the battery cell body 74 includes a first connector 78C. The first connector 78C is configured to connect to a second connector 62 of the battery support portion 48. For example, the second connector 62 is configured to be electrically connected to the first connector 78C. For example, the first connector 78C includes a power terminal for supplying power from the battery cell 72 to components for a manually driven vehicle. For example, the first connector 78C includes a communication terminal for allowing communication between the battery cell 72 and components for a manually driven vehicle. When the battery cell 72 is connected to components for a manually driven vehicle via power line communication, the power terminal and the communication terminal can be integrated.

[0132] For example, the first connector 78C includes at least one of a protrusion and a recess. For example, the first connector 78C has a shape corresponding to the second connector 62. In this embodiment, the first connector 78C protrudes from the second body end 78B of the battery cell body 74. In this embodiment, the first connector 78C includes a recess disposed at the second battery end 72B of the battery cell 72.

[0133] like Figure 2 as well as Figures 18 to 21 As shown, the second battery adapter 94 includes a second adapter body 94A. For example, the second adapter body 94A has a connector hole 114. For example, the connector hole 114 is configured to allow insertion of at least one of the first connector 78C and the second connector 62. In this embodiment, the first connector 78C, which protrudes from the second body end 78B of the battery cell body 74, is inserted into the connector hole 114.

[0134] For example, the battery adapter 90 includes a engaging portion 72C that engages with an engaging portion 64 provided on the battery support portion 48. For example, the engaging portion 72C is provided on the second battery adapter 94. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 72C includes a through hole extending in a predetermined direction X1. The battery cell body 74 is provided with an engaging portion recess 78D that is continuously provided with the engaging portion 72C. For example, the recess formed by the engaging portion 72C and the engaging portion recess 78D corresponds in shape to the engaging portion 64. For example, when the battery cell 72 is mounted on the battery support portion 48, the recess formed by the engaging portion 72C and the engaging portion recess 78D is configured as a guide engaging portion 64.

[0135] For example, the second adapter body 94A includes a cutout 116. The second adapter body 94A may include a plurality of cutouts 116. The cutout 116 may be a through hole extending in a predetermined direction X1.

[0136] Reference Figures 21 to 23 The steps for installing the battery unit 72 onto the vehicle body 14 will be described below. For example, the steps for installing the battery unit 72 onto the vehicle body 14 include a first installation step, a second installation step, and a third installation step. The first to third installation steps are steps for installing the battery unit 72 onto the vehicle body 14 using the battery mounting structure 70.

[0137] like Figure 21 As shown, in the first installation step, the engaging portion 72C of the second battery end 72B is guided towards the engaging portion 64 while moving toward the second battery support portion 52. For example, in the first installation step, with the rider holding the battery unit 72, the protrusion 64A is inserted into the recess of the engaging portion 72C. In the first installation step, the engaging portion 64 is guided by the engaging portion 72C. Through the first installation step, the first connector 78C is connected to the second connector 62.

[0138] like Figure 22 As shown, in the second installation step, the inclined surface of the protrusion 96C at the end of the first battery 72A contacts the latch 56 on the first surface 54A of the first battery support 50 while facing towards... Figure 2 The storage space 42A shown moves. Since the protrusion 96C of the first battery end 72A presses the latch 56 toward the first surface 54A, at least a portion of the latch 56 is stored in the latch storage portion 54B.

[0139] like Figure 23As shown, if the latch 56 moves from the protrusion 96C to the latch receiving portion 98, the latch 56 moves from the latch storage portion 54B toward the first battery end 72A via the force-applying member. The movement of the latch 56 toward the first battery end 72A creates a state where the pressing portion 110 of the release member 100 is pressed against the first battery end 72A. For example, when the first battery end 72A is mounted on the battery support portion 48, at least a portion of the pressing portion 110 is configured to face the latch 56 in a predetermined direction X1.

[0140] In the third installation step, after the second installation step, the rider attaches the cover 44 to the frame 16. For example, after the second or third installation step, the rider can use the locking operation part 58 to restrict the movement of the locking buckle 56.

[0141] Reference Figure 24 The steps for removing the battery unit 72 from the vehicle body 14 will be explained. With the movement of the latch 56 restricted by the latch operating part 58, the rider uses the latch operating part 58 to change the state to allow the movement of the latch 56. The rider then removes the cover 44 from the frame 16.

[0142] The rider operates the operating unit 108 to rotate the release member 100 around the release member axis 100A. With the latch 56 released from engagement with the latch receiving part 98, the pressing part 110 presses the latch 56 toward the first battery support part 50. The pressing part 110 presses the latch 56 toward the first battery support part 50, thereby moving the latch 56 toward the latch storage part 54B. The latch 56 is stored in the latch storage part 54B, allowing the battery unit 72 to move downwards in the height direction X21. For example, the rider performs steps opposite to the second installation step and steps opposite to the first installation step to remove the battery unit 72 from the vehicle body 14.

[0143] (Second Implementation)

[0144] Reference Figure 25 and Figure 26 The battery mounting structure 70 for a human-powered vehicle according to the second embodiment will be described. The same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment will be used for the battery mounting structure 70 for a human-powered vehicle according to the second embodiment, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0145] The battery cell 72 in the second embodiment is configured not to include the battery adapter 90 of the first embodiment. For example, the battery mounting structure 70 of the second embodiment includes a first battery end 72A. The first battery end 72A is integrally formed with the battery cell 72. For example, the first battery end 72A of the second embodiment is provided at a first body end 78A. The release member 100 is provided in the battery cell 72. For example, the battery mounting structure 70 of the second embodiment includes a second battery end 72B. For example, the second battery end 72B is integrally formed with the battery cell 72. For example, the second battery end 72B of the second embodiment is provided at a second body end 78B.

[0146] For example, the battery capacity of the battery cell 72 in the second embodiment is configured to be different from that of the battery cell 72 in the first embodiment. For example, the battery capacity of the battery cell 72 in the second embodiment is larger than that of the battery cell 72 in the first embodiment. For example, the volume of the battery cell 72 in the second embodiment is configured to be different from that of the battery cell 72 in the first embodiment. For example, the volume of the battery cell 72 in the second embodiment is larger than that of the battery cell 72 in the first embodiment. For example, the length A21 of the battery cell 72 in the second embodiment in the predetermined direction X1 is configured to be... Figure 3 In the first embodiment shown, the length A11 of the battery cell 72 in the predetermined direction X1 is equal. For example, in the second embodiment, the length A26 of the battery cell 72 in the height direction X21 is configured to be greater than... Figure 6 The length A16 in the height direction X21 of the first embodiment shown is long.

[0147] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 26The second battery end portion 72B of both the first and second embodiments will be described. For example, the shape and arrangement of the first connector 78C and the engaging portion 72C in the second battery end portion 72B of the second embodiment correspond to the shape and arrangement of the first connector 78C and the engaging portion 72C in the first embodiment. For example, the length A22 of the second embodiment from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end above the first connector 78C is equal to the length A12 of the first embodiment from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end above the first connector 78C. For example, the length A23 of the second embodiment from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end below the first connector 78C is equal to the length A13 of the first embodiment from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end below the first connector 78C. For example, in the second embodiment, the length A24 from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end above the engaging portion 72C is equal to the length A14 from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end above the engaging portion 72C in the first embodiment. Similarly, in the second embodiment, the length A25 from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end below the engaging portion 72C is equal to the length A15 from the upper surface of the battery cell 72 to the end below the engaging portion 72C in the first embodiment.

[0148] For example, the battery unit 72 of the second embodiment can be mounted on the battery support 48 in the same way as the battery unit 72 of the first embodiment. By mounting the battery adapter 90 to the battery unit body 74 of the first embodiment, the battery unit 72 of the first embodiment can be mounted on the battery support 48 corresponding to the battery unit 72 of the second embodiment. Therefore, the rider can select and use the desired battery unit 72 from a plurality of battery units 72 with different battery capacities.

[0149] (Third Implementation)

[0150] Reference Figure 27 and Figure 28 The battery adapter 90 for a human-powered vehicle according to the third embodiment will be described. The same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment will be used for the battery adapter 90 for the human-powered vehicle according to the third embodiment, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0151] The battery adapter 90 of the third embodiment has a third dimension L3 in a direction X2 orthogonal to the predetermined direction X1. The main body end 78 has a fourth dimension L4 in a direction X2 orthogonal to the predetermined direction X1. The fourth dimension L4 is smaller than the third dimension L3. For example, the third dimension L3 and the fourth dimension L4 are dimensions in the height direction X21, respectively. For example, the battery adapter 90 having the third dimension L3 is a second battery adapter 94. The battery adapter 90 having the third dimension L3 can be a first battery adapter 92.

[0152] At least a portion of the engaging portion 72C is located further below the main body end 78 in the height direction X21. For example, the second battery adapter 94 includes a protrusion that projects downward from the middle portion in the width direction X22. For example, the protrusion is provided with at least a portion of the engaging portion 72C.

[0153] Because the third dimension L3 is larger than the fourth dimension L4, the battery adapter 90 can easily position the required structure of the first battery end 72A or the second battery end 72B in the appropriate location, even when the area of ​​the main body end 78 of the battery cell body 74 is small. For example, because the third dimension L3 is larger than the fourth dimension L4, the battery adapter 90 can increase the distance from the engaging portion 72C to the first connector 78C.

[0154] (Modified Example)

[0155] The descriptions of the various embodiments are examples of possible arrangements of the battery mounting structure and battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle according to this disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments. For example, the battery mounting structure and battery adapter for a human-powered vehicle according to this disclosure can be adapted as shown in the following embodiments, as well as combinations of at least two mutually consistent modifications. In the following modifications, the same reference numerals as in the embodiments are used for parts common to the embodiments, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0156] ·like Figure 29 As shown, the cover 44 can be a shape corresponding to the shape of the housed battery cell 72. For example, Figure 29 The battery cell 72 of the first embodiment is shown in a state where it is installed in a storage space 42A that corresponds to the battery cell 72 of the second embodiment. When the battery cell 72 of the second embodiment is installed in a storage space 42A that corresponds to the battery cell 72 of the first embodiment, the cover 44 may be configured to bulge outward from the frame opening 42B.

[0157] The engaging portion 64 of the battery support portion 48 may include a recess instead of a protrusion 64A, and the engaged portion 72C includes a protrusion corresponding to the engaging portion 64.

[0158] • The release component body 104 may not include the release component recess 104A. In the case where the release component body 104 does not include the release component recess 104A, for example, the outer surface of the release component body 104 in the lateral direction is configured as a plane.

[0159] • The release component 100 may not have an operating part 108. In this variation, for example, the battery mounting structure 70 includes an electric actuator for moving the release component 100. The battery cell 72 or the vehicle body 14 may include a switch or button for actuating the electric actuator.

[0160] • The first dimension L1 can be larger than the second dimension L2.

[0161] • The release component mounting section 106 can be configured not to undergo elastic deformation. In this modified example, for example, the mounting section 112 can have a size and shape for the release component mounting section 106 to be configured in a manner that does not undergo elastic deformation, and the mounting section 112 can be configured to undergo elastic deformation.

[0162] • In a direction Y2 orthogonal to the axis 100A of the release component, the release component mounting portion 106 can be disposed on the placement portion 112 without any gap. The release component mounting portion 106 can be configured to contact the placement portion 112. For example, in a predetermined cross-section in the direction Y2 orthogonal to the axis 100A of the release component, the entire circumference of the release component mounting portion 106 contacts the placement portion 112.

[0163] • The release component mounting section 106 can be configured such that, when the release component mounting section 106 is mounted on the first battery end 72A, it is positioned on the configuration section 112 by moving in a direction different from the predetermined direction X1.

[0164] • The configuration unit 112 may not have a second configuration unit 112B.

[0165] • The free end 106C may not include the curved portion 106D. In the case where the free end 106C does not include the curved portion 106D, for example, the free end 106C includes a flat portion.

[0166] • When the first battery end 72A is mounted on the battery support portion 48, the latch 56 can be configured not to engage with the latch receiving portion 98. In this modified example, for example, when the first battery end 72A is mounted on the battery support portion 48, the battery mounting structure 70 is configured such that the pressing portion 110 of the release member 100 is disposed between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98.

[0167] • With the first battery end 72A mounted on the battery support 48, the pressing part 110 can be configured to not be opposite to the latch 56 in a predetermined direction X1. In this modified example, for example, the pressing part 110 can be configured to release the latch 56 from the latch receiving part 98 by pressing a component that moves integrally with the latch 56.

[0168] • The contact portion 104B may not have a curved surface protruding toward the first battery end 72A. In this modified example, for example, the contact portion 104B may have a corner protruding toward the first battery end 72A.

[0169] The second connector 62 may be configured not to be electrically connected to the first connector 78C. For example, the second connector 62 may be a connector that is mechanically connected to the first connector 78C. For example, the mechanical connection may include a hook and a hook receiving portion.

[0170] • At least one of the multiple adapter mounting parts 90B may be positioned at the same location as the battery body mounting part 80 when viewed from the direction of mounting the battery adapter 90 toward the battery cell body 74.

[0171] • The battery mounting structure 70 may not have the engaging portion 72C. In this modified example, the battery support portion 48 may not have the engaging portion 64.

[0172] • The storage space 42A can be located in the part of the frame 16 other than the downtube 42 or in the part of the body 14 other than the frame 16. The extension direction of the frame 16 can be the extension direction of the part of the frame 16 other than the downtube 42.

[0173] • The frame opening 42B can be configured to open upwards or to the side when the manually driven vehicle 10 is placed on a flat surface.

[0174] • Battery unit 72 can be mounted on the surface of frame 16.

[0175] In the human-powered vehicle 10, the battery support 48 can be integrally formed with the frame 16. For example, when the battery support 48 is integrally formed with the frame 16, the battery support 48 is provided in the portion protruding from the inner surface 42C of the lower tube 42.

[0176] In the second embodiment, one of the first battery end 72A and the second battery end 72B may be integrally formed with the battery cell 72, and the other of the first battery end 72A and the second battery end 72B may be detachable from the battery cell body 74. In this variation, for example, the other of the first battery end 72A and the second battery end 72B may be configured as a battery adapter 90.

[0177] • As long as the battery mounting structure 70 is configured to include a release member 100, which is mounted on the first battery end 72A in a manner that allows it to move relative to the first battery end 72A and is used to release the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, the release member 100 has: a release member mounting portion 106 for mounting the release member 100 on the first battery end 72A; and a contact portion 104B configured to contact the first battery end 72A and including a fulcrum for the release member 100 when releasing the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, and the contact portion 104B is separately provided from the release member mounting portion 106, other structures can be omitted.

[0178] • As long as the battery adapter 90 includes: an adapter body 90A; an adapter mounting portion 90B, which is disposed on the adapter body 90A and detachably mounted on the battery cell body 74; and a release component 100, which is used to release the engagement between the latch 56 and the latch receiving portion 98, other structures can be omitted. In this modified example, for example, the contact portion 104B can be the same as the release component mounting portion 106.

[0179] • As long as the battery adapter 90 includes: an adapter body 90A; an adapter mounting portion 90B disposed on the adapter body 90A and detachably mounted on the battery cell body 74; and a connector hole 114 configured to be disposed on the adapter body 90A and for insertion of at least one of the first connector 78C and the second connector 62, other structures can be omitted. In this modified example, for example, the contact portion 104B can be the same as the release component mounting portion 106.

[0180] As used in this specification, the term "at least one" refers to "more than one" of the desired options. For example, if there are two options, the term "at least one" as used in this specification refers to "only one option" or "both of the two options." As another example, if there are three or more options, the term "at least one" as used in this specification refers to "only one option" or "any combination of two or more options."

[0181] The ordinal numbers for “first” and “second” used in this specification are only used to distinguish identical names and have no special meaning.

[0182] Symbol explanation:

[0183] 10…human-powered vehicle, 14…vehicle body, 48…battery support, 56…lock, 62…second connector, 64…engaging part, 70…battery mounting structure, 72…battery unit, 72A…first battery end, 72C…engaged part, 74…battery unit body, 76…main body housing, 78…main body end, 78C…first connector, 80…battery body mounting part, 90…battery adapter, 90A…adapter body, 90B…fitting 98… Lock receiving part, 100… Release part, 100A… Release part shaft, 104… Release part body, 104B… Contact part, 106… Release part mounting part, 106C… Free end, 106D… Bending part, 108… Operating part, 110… Pressing part, 112… Configuration part, 112A… First configuration part, 112B… Second configuration part, 112C… Recess, 112D… Hole, 114… Connector hole.

Claims

1. A battery mounting structure for mounting a battery unit of a human-powered vehicle to a battery support portion provided in a vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle, the battery support portion including a lock catch, the battery unit including a first battery end portion in a prescribed direction, the first battery end portion including a lock catch receiving portion engaged with the lock catch, the battery mounting structure comprising a release member mounted to the first battery end portion so as to be movable relative to the first battery end portion, and configured to release the engagement of the lock catch with the lock catch receiving portion, the release member having: a release member mounting portion for mounting the release member to the first battery end portion; and a contact portion configured to contact the first battery end portion, and including a fulcrum of the release member when releasing the engagement of the lock catch with the lock catch receiving portion, the contact portion being provided separately from the release member mounting portion.

2. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the release member further has an operation portion configured to be operable by a rider.

3. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the release member has a pressing portion configured to press the lock catch toward the battery support portion when releasing the engagement of the lock catch with the lock catch receiving portion.

4. The battery mounting structure according to claim 3, wherein the release member includes a release member main body configured to rotate about a release member axis, the release member mounting portion protrudes from the release member main body in a direction along the release member axis, the contact portion is provided to the release member main body, the release member mounting portion has a first dimension in the direction along the release member axis, the pressing portion has a second dimension in the direction along the release member axis, and the first dimension is smaller than or equal to the second dimension.

5. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the release member includes a release member main body configured to rotate about a release member axis, the release member mounting portion protrudes from the release member main body in a direction along the release member axis, and the contact portion is provided to the release member main body.

6. The battery mounting structure according to claim 5, wherein the release member mounting portion is elastically deformable.

7. The battery mounting structure according to claim 5, wherein the first battery end portion includes a disposition portion for disposing at least a portion of the release member mounting portion, and the release member mounting portion is provided separately from the disposition portion by a gap in a direction orthogonal to the release member axis.

8. The battery mounting structure according to claim 7, wherein the release member mounting portion is configured to be disposed to the disposition portion by moving in the prescribed direction when the release member mounting portion is mounted to the first battery end portion.

9. The battery mounting structure according to claim 7, wherein ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The configuration portion has a first configuration portion, and a second configuration portion provided continuously with the first configuration portion in a direction along the axis of the release member, The first configuration portion includes a hole extending in the direction along the axis of the release member, The second configuration portion includes a recess recessed in the prescribed direction.

10. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The release member mounting portion has at least one free end, The free end includes a bent portion.

11. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein In a state where the first battery end portion is mounted to the battery support portion, the lock catch is configured to engage with the lock catch receiving portion.

12. The battery mounting structure according to claim 3, wherein In a state where the first battery end portion is mounted to the battery support portion, at least a portion of the pressing portion is configured to be provided opposite the lock catch in the prescribed direction.

13. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The contact portion has a curved surface protruding toward the first battery end portion.

14. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The battery mounting structure includes the first battery end portion, The first battery end portion is formed integrally with the battery cell, The release member is provided to the battery cell.

15. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The battery mounting structure includes the first battery end portion, The battery cell includes a battery cell main body, The first battery end portion is detachably mounted to the battery cell main body.

16. A battery adapter that is a human-powered vehicle battery adapter that is mounted to a battery cell main body of a human-powered vehicle, wherein The battery cell main body is mounted to a battery support portion provided to a vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle, The battery support portion includes a lock catch that engages with a lock catch receiving portion provided to at least one of the battery adapter and the battery cell main body, The battery adapter includes: an adapter main body; an adapter mounting portion provided to the adapter main body to be detachably mounted to the battery cell main body; and a release member for releasing the engagement of the lock catch with the lock catch receiving portion.

17. A battery adapter that is a human-powered vehicle battery adapter that is mounted to a battery cell main body of a human-powered vehicle, wherein The battery cell main body is mounted to a battery support portion provided to a vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle, and includes a first connector, The battery support portion includes a second connector connected to the first connector, The battery adapter includes: an adapter main body; an adapter mounting portion provided to the adapter main body to be detachably mounted to the battery cell main body; and a connector hole configured to be provided to the adapter main body for insertion of at least one of the first connector and the second connector.

18. The battery adapter according to claim 17, wherein The second connector is configured to be electrically connected to the first connector.

19. The battery adapter according to claim 16 or 17, wherein ​ The battery cell main body includes a main body case extending in a prescribed direction, and a main body end portion attached to the main body case in the prescribed direction, The main body end portion includes a battery main body attachment portion, The adapter attachment portion is one of a plurality of adapter attachment portions, The plurality of adapter attachment portions are configured to be disposed at different positions from the battery main body attachment portion when viewed in a direction in which the battery adapter is attached to the battery cell main body.

20. The battery adapter according to claim 16 or 17, wherein The battery cell main body includes a main body case extending in a prescribed direction, and a main body end portion attached to the main body case in the prescribed direction, The battery adapter has a third dimension in a direction orthogonal to the prescribed direction, The main body end portion has a fourth dimension in a direction orthogonal to the prescribed direction, The fourth dimension is smaller than the third dimension.

21. The battery adapter according to claim 16 or 17, wherein The battery adapter further includes an engaged portion that is engaged with an engaging portion provided to the battery support portion.

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