Operating device for human-powered vehicle and human-powered vehicle

Abstract

The present invention provides an operation device for a human-powered vehicle for suppressing erroneous operation by a rider. The operation device is provided with: a base part; a first operation member provided on the base portion; a second operation member provided on the base portion and disposed with a gap from the first operation member in a predetermined first direction; a protrusion provided on the base portion, at least a portion of the protrusion being disposed between the first operation member and the second operation member in the predetermined first direction, the protrusion protruding from a surface of the base portion; and a third operation member provided on the base portion and disposed adjacent to the protrusion in a predetermined second direction that is not parallel to the predetermined first direction.

Description

[0001] Divisional application This application is a divisional application of patent application No. 202210672685.9, filed on June 14, 2022, entitled "Operating Device for Human-Powered Vehicle and Human-Powered Vehicle". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to an operating device for a human-powered vehicle and a human-powered vehicle. Background Technology

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses an operating device installed on the handlebars of a human-powered vehicle.

[0004] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-87362. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem that the invention aims to solve One objective of this invention is to provide an operating device for a manually operated vehicle that suppresses erroneous operation caused by the rider. Another objective of this invention is to provide an operating device for a manually operated vehicle that makes the light emitted from the light-emitting component easily visible.

[0006] means for solving problems According to a first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises: a base; a first operating member disposed on the base; a second operating member disposed on the base and arranged with a gap between it and the first operating member in a predetermined first direction; a protrusion disposed on the base, at least a portion of which is disposed between the first operating member and the second operating member in the predetermined first direction and protrudes from the surface of the base; and a third operating member disposed on the base and arranged adjacent to the protrusion in a predetermined second direction not parallel to the predetermined first direction.

[0007] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle of the first aspect, a first operating component and a second operating component are arranged to clamp a protrusion in a first direction. A third operating component is arranged relative to the protrusion in a second direction. The rider can identify the first, second, and third operating components with the protrusion as the center. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can suppress accidental operation of the first, second, and third operating components by the rider. Furthermore, when the rider does not operate the first, second, and third operating components, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can support the rider's fingers through the protrusion.

[0008] In the operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to the second aspect of the first aspect, the first operating member is configured to protrude from the surface of the base in a non-operating state. The second operating member is configured to protrude from the surface of the base in a non-operating state. The third operating member is configured to protrude from the surface of the base in a non-operating state.

[0009] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle in the second aspect, since the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component protrude from the surface of the base, the rider can easily identify the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further suppress the rider's accidental operation of the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component.

[0010] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the third aspect of the first aspect, the maximum protrusion of the protrusion from the surface of the base is greater than each of the first maximum protrusion of the first operating member from the surface of the base when the first operating member is not operated, the second maximum protrusion of the second operating member from the surface of the base when the second operating member is not operated, and the third maximum protrusion of the third operating member from the surface of the base when the third operating member is not operated.

[0011] According to the third aspect of the operating device for a human-powered vehicle, since the protrusion extends further from the surface of the base compared to the first, second, and third operating components, the rider can easily identify the protrusion. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further suppress the rider's accidental operation of the first, second, and third operating components.

[0012] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the fourth aspect of the third aspect, the maximum protrusion is less than three times the first maximum protrusion, the second maximum protrusion, and the third maximum protrusion.

[0013] According to the fourth aspect of the operating mechanism for a human-powered vehicle, the rider can move their fingers smoothly between the various operating components. The operating mechanism for a human-powered vehicle helps the rider operate the operating components quickly. Therefore, the operating mechanism for a human-powered vehicle helps improve the rider's operability of the first, second, and third operating components.

[0014] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the protrusion is configured such that, in the second direction, the width of the free end of the protrusion is smaller than the width of the base end of the protrusion.

[0015] According to the fifth aspect of the operating device for a human-powered vehicle, when the rider moves their finger between the first, second, and third operating components, the rider can easily and smoothly move their finger between each operating component. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle helps improve the rider's operability of the first, second, and third operating components.

[0016] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the sixth aspect of the fifth aspect, the ratio of the width of the free end in the second direction to the width of the base end in the second direction is 1:4 or more and 1:7 or less.

[0017] According to the sixth aspect of the operating device for a human-powered vehicle, the protrusions are easily identifiable by the rider, and the rider's fingers can easily move between the first, second, and third operating components. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle further enhances the rider's operability of the first, second, and third operating components.

[0018] In the operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to the fifth or sixth aspect or the seventh aspect, the protrusion has a first end in the second direction and a second end located on the opposite side of the first end. The second end is configured to be closer to the third operating member than the first end. The first end has a first inclined surface that is inclined as it approaches the second end from the base end of the protrusion toward the free end of the protrusion.

[0019] According to the seventh aspect of the operating device for a human-powered vehicle, when the rider's finger contacts the protrusion in a second direction from the first end side to the second end side, it is easy to keep the rider's finger in a standby state. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further help improve the rider's operability of the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component.

[0020] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the seventh aspect and the eighth aspect, the second end has a second inclined surface that is inclined in such a way that it approaches the first end from the base end of the protrusion toward the free end of the protrusion.

[0021] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle in the eighth aspect, when the rider extends their finger along a second direction from the first end side of the protrusion to the second end side of the protrusion and then operates the third operating component, the third operating component is easily operated by moving the finger along the second inclined surface. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further improve the rider's operability of the third operating component.

[0022] In the operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to the ninth aspect of the eighth aspect, the first inclined surface is substantially formed as a plane. The second inclined surface is substantially formed as a plane. The inclination angle of the first inclined surface relative to the surface of the base is less than or equal to the inclination angle of the second inclined surface relative to the surface of the base.

[0023] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle of the ninth aspect, each operating component is easily operated when the rider extends their finger along a second direction from the first end side of the protrusion to the second end side of the protrusion. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further improve the rider's operability of the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component.

[0024] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the ninth and tenth aspects, the inclination angle of the first inclined surface relative to the surface of the base is 20° or more and 45° or less.

[0025] According to the tenth aspect of the operating device for a human-powered vehicle, when the rider extends their finger along a second direction from the first end side of the protrusion to the second end side of the protrusion, it is easy to keep the rider's finger in standby mode along the first inclined surface. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further help improve the rider's operability of the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component.

[0026] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the ninth or eleventh aspect of the tenth aspect, the inclination angle of the second inclined surface relative to the surface of the base is 45° or more and 70° or less.

[0027] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle in the eleventh aspect, when the rider extends their finger along a second direction from the first end side of the protrusion to the second end side of the protrusion and then operates the third operating component, the third operating component is easily operated by moving the finger along the second inclined surface. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further improve the rider's operability of the third operating component.

[0028] In the operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to the twelfth aspect of any one of the first to eleventh aspects, at least one of the first minimum distance between the first operating member and the protrusion in the first direction and the second minimum distance between the second operating member and the protrusion in the first direction is 2.0 mm or less.

[0029] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle of the twelfth aspect, when the first minimum distance between the first operating component and the protrusion in the first direction is 2.0 mm or less, the rider can easily identify the position of the first operating component relative to the protrusion. When the second minimum distance between the second operating component and the protrusion in the first direction is 2.0 mm or less, the rider can easily identify the position of the second operating component relative to the protrusion. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further help improve the rider's operability of at least one of the first and second operating components.

[0030] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the thirteenth aspect of the twelfth aspect, at least one of the first minimum distance and the second minimum distance is less than half of the maximum width of the protrusion in the first direction.

[0031] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle of the thirteenth aspect, when the first minimum distance is less than half the maximum width of the protrusion in the first direction, the rider can easily identify the position of the first operating component relative to the protrusion. When the second minimum distance is less than half the maximum width of the protrusion in the first direction, the rider can easily identify the position of the second operating component relative to the protrusion. Therefore, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can further help improve the rider's operability of at least one of the first and second operating components.

[0032] In the operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to the fourteenth aspect of any one of the first to thirteenth aspects The base includes a housing having at least one light-transmitting portion and forming a storage space.

[0033] The housing has a first through hole for configuring the first operating component, a second through hole for configuring the second operating component, and a third through hole for configuring the third operating component.

[0034] The operating device comprises: an electronic substrate having a light-emitting component, at least a portion of a first electrical switch operated by the first operating component, at least a portion of a second electrical switch operated by the second operating component, and at least a portion of a third electrical switch operated by the third operating component, and disposed in the storage space; a light-shielding component disposed in the storage space and located between the first through hole, the second through hole, the third through hole and the light-emitting component; and a light guide portion that allows light emitted from the light-emitting component to pass through the at least one light-transmitting portion and is integrally formed with the light-shielding component.

[0035] According to the operating device for a manually operated vehicle of the fourteenth aspect, since light leakage from the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole formed in the housing is suppressed, the visibility of light emitted from at least one light-transmitting part is improved. Furthermore, in the operating device for a manually operated vehicle, the light-shielding member is integrally formed with a light guide, so that the arrangement of the light-shielding member and the arrangement of the light guide can be performed simultaneously.

[0036] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle of the fourteenth and fifteenth aspects, the light guide portion has a light guide component.

[0037] According to the operating device for a manually operated vehicle of the fifteenth aspect, light emitted from the light-emitting component is guided by a light-guiding component to at least one light-transmitting portion, and then emitted from the at least one light-transmitting portion to the outside of the housing. Therefore, the operating device for a manually operated vehicle can help improve the visibility of the light emitted by the light-emitting component.

[0038] In the operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to the sixteenth aspect of the fifteenth side, the light-shielding member has a welded portion that is welded to the housing in a manner that surrounds the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole. The light-guiding member is disposed on the outside of the area surrounded by the welded portion.

[0039] According to the operating device for a manually operated vehicle in the sixteenth aspect, light leakage into the area enclosed by the welded portion is prevented. Therefore, the operating device for a manually operated vehicle can help improve the visibility of the light emitted by the light-emitting component.

[0040] The operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to any one of aspects fourteen to sixteen further comprises: a first operation transmission unit disposed between the first operating member and at least a portion of the first electric switch; a second operation transmission unit disposed between the second operating member and at least a portion of the second electric switch; and a third operation transmission unit disposed between the third operating member and at least a portion of the third electric switch. The first operation transmission unit, the second operation transmission unit, and the third operation transmission unit are provided on the light-shielding member.

[0041] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle of the seventeenth aspect, the first operation transmission member, the second operation transmission member, and the third operation transmission member are supported by a light-shielding member. For example, the operating device for a human-powered vehicle can reliably transmit the rider's operation of the first operation member to a first electric switch via the first operation transmission member.

[0042] In the operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the seventeenth and eighteenth aspects, the first operation transmission part, the second operation transmission part, and the third operation transmission part are formed of elastic members.

[0043] According to the operating device for a human-powered vehicle in the eighteenth aspect, if the rider presses the first operating component, the second operating component, and the third operating component respectively, the elastic component will deform, thereby clearly conveying that the rider is operating each operating component.

[0044] The nineteenth aspect describes the operating device for a human-powered vehicle, which includes: At least one operating component; a base including a housing having a through-hole for arranging the at least one operating component, having at least one light-transmitting portion, and forming a receiving space; an electronic substrate having a light-emitting component and at least a portion of an electrical switch operated by the at least one operating component, and disposed in the receiving space; a light-shielding component disposed in the receiving space and between the through-hole and the light-emitting component; and a light-guiding component that allows light emitted from the light-emitting component to pass through the at least one light-transmitting portion, and is integrally formed with the light-shielding component. The light-shielding component has a welding portion welded to the housing in a manner surrounding the through-hole. The light-guiding component is disposed outside the area enclosed by the welding portion.

[0045] According to the nineteenth aspect of the operating device for a manually operated vehicle, since light leakage from the through-hole formed in the housing is suppressed, the visibility of light emitted from at least one light-transmitting portion is improved. Furthermore, light leakage into the area enclosed by the welded portion is prevented. Therefore, the operating device for a manually operated vehicle can help improve the visibility of light emitted by the light-emitting component.

[0046] The operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to the nineteenth and twentieth aspects further includes an operation transmission unit disposed between the at least one operating component and at least a portion of the electric switch. The operation transmission unit is located on the light-shielding component.

[0047] According to the operating device for a force-driven vehicle in aspect 20, the operation transmission component is supported by a sunshade component. The operating device for a human-powered vehicle can reliably transmit the rider's operation on at least one operating component to an electric switch via the operation transmission component.

[0048] The human-powered vehicle of aspect 21 has the operating device for human-powered vehicles of any one of aspects 1 to 20.

[0049] According to aspect 21, with human-powered vehicles, rider misoperation of the operating device is suppressed.

[0050] Invention Effects The operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to the present invention can achieve at least one of suppressing rider misoperation of the operating device and improving the visibility of light emitted by the light-emitting component. Attached Figure Description

[0051] Figure 1 This is a side view of a manually driven vehicle equipped with the operating device of the first embodiment; Figure 2 This is a front view of the operating device of the first embodiment, mounted on the handlebars; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the operating device of the first embodiment; Figure 4 This is a left-side view of the operating device according to the first embodiment; Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of a part of the operating device of the first embodiment; Figure 6 yes Figure 2 Sectional view VI-VI; Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of VII-VII; Figure 8 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of VIII-VIII; Figure 9 yes Figure 2 IX-IX sectional view; Figure 10 It means from Figure 2The diagram shows the state of the operating device with the first housing, first operating component, second operating component, and third operating component removed. Figure 11 This indicates that in the operating device of the second embodiment, it is related to... Figure 7 The corresponding location is shown in the diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0052] <First Implementation> like Figure 1 As shown, the human-powered vehicle 10 is, for example, a mountain bike equipped with an electric drive unit 12. The human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited to a mountain bike; it can be any type of bicycle that can be at least driven by human power, such as a mountain bike, a city bike, a cargo bike, a manual bike, a recumbent bike, a unicycle, or any vehicle with three or more wheels.

[0053] The human-powered bicycle 10 includes a frame 14. The frame 14 includes, for example, a front tube 14A, a top tube 14B, a down tube 14C, a rear seat stay 14D, and a rear chain stay 14E. The human-powered bicycle 10 includes a front fork 14F, a stem 14G, and a handlebar 14H. The front fork 14F and the stem 14G are connected to the front tube 14A. The handlebar 14H is connected to the stem 14G. The human-powered bicycle 10 has two wheels 16, a drivetrain 18, an electric drive unit 12, and a gear system 20. The two wheels 16 include a front wheel 16A and a rear wheel 16B. The front wheel 16A is connected to the front fork 14F. The rear wheel 16B is connected to the connection points of the rear seat stay 14D and the rear chain stay 14E.

[0054] The drivetrain 18 is configured to transmit human-powered drive force to the rear wheel 16B. The drivetrain 18 includes a pair of pedals 22, a crank 24, at least one front sprocket 26, a chain 28, and at least one rear sprocket 30. When the crank 24 rotates due to the human-powered drive force applied to the pair of pedals 22, the front sprocket 26 rotates. The rotational force of the front sprocket 26 is transmitted to the rear sprocket 30 via the chain 28. Rotation of the rear sprocket 30 causes the wheel 16 to rotate. The at least one rear sprocket 30 includes a plurality of sprockets. The at least one rear sprocket 30 includes a plurality of sprockets with different numbers of teeth.

[0055] The transmission system 18 may include pulleys and belts, and may also include bevel gears and drive shafts, replacing the front sprocket 26, rear sprocket 30, and chain 28. The crank 24 includes a crankshaft, a first crank arm connected to a first axial end of the crankshaft, and a second crank arm connected to a second axial end of the crankshaft. The transmission system 18 may include a one-way clutch, other sprockets, or other chains and other components. At least one front sprocket 26 may include multiple sprockets. Preferably, the rotation axis of the front sprocket 26 is configured to be coaxial with the rotation axis of the crank 24. The rotation axis of the rear sprocket 30 is configured to be coaxial with the rotation axis of the rear wheel 16B.

[0056] The electric drive unit 12 is configured to assist in the propulsion of the manually driven vehicle 10. The electric drive unit 12 operates in response to, for example, a human driving force applied to the pedal 22. The electric drive unit 12 includes a motor 32. The motor 32 is housed in a housing 12A mounted on the frame 14. The motor 32 includes an electric motor. The motor 32 includes, for example, a brushless motor. The motor 32 is configured to be driven while the wheels 16 are rotating under human driving force, assisting in the propulsion of the manually driven vehicle 10. The motor 32 operates using electricity supplied by a battery 34. The battery 34 is housed, for example, in a lower tube 14C. The auxiliary force generated by the electric drive unit 12 is adjusted by regulating the drive current and drive voltage supplied to the motor 32 via the drive circuit.

[0057] The transmission system 20 includes a control device 40 and a transmission device 42. The control device 40 is housed in, for example, the housing 12A of the electric drive unit 12. Alternatively, the control device 40 may be located on the frame 14 instead of the housing 12A of the electric drive unit 12, or it may be located on the transmission device 42. The control device 40 is operated by power supplied by the battery 34.

[0058] The gearshift mechanism 42 is located in the path of human-powered drive. This path is the route from the pedal 22 to the wheel 16. The gearshift mechanism 42 includes, for example, an external derailleur. In this embodiment, the gearshift mechanism 42 includes a rear derailleur 44, a chain 28, and a plurality of rear sprockets 30. The chain 28, which engages with one of the rear sprockets 30, is moved via the rear derailleur 44 to engage with another sprocket, thereby changing the gear ratio of the gearshift mechanism 42. The gearshift mechanism 42 may include a front derailleur. The gearshift mechanism 42 may include an internal derailleur instead of an external derailleur, or may include an internal derailleur in addition to an external derailleur. The internal derailleur is located, for example, at the hub of the rear wheel 16B. The internal derailleur may be a stepped derailleur or a continuously variable derailleur.

[0059] The manually driven vehicle 10 is equipped with an operating device 50. The electric transmission unit 12 is based on... Figure 2The control state is changed by the signal output from the operating device 50. The operating device 50 is mounted on the handlebar 14H. The shape of the handlebar 14H can be flat or drooping, without particular limitation. For example, the operating device 50 is mounted near the part of the handlebar 14H held by the rider's left hand. For example, the operating device 50 is mounted near the grip 14J held by the rider's left hand, and in the state where the rider holds the grip 14J, near the position of the rider's left thumb. The operating device 50 is configured to change the control state of the electric drive unit 12, but the human-powered vehicle component operated by the operating device 50 is not limited to the electric drive unit 12. For example, the operating device 50 can be configured to change the gear shifting stage of the gearbox 42.

[0060] Reference Figures 2-5 The operating device 50 will be described below. The operating device 50 includes a base 52. The operating device 50 includes at least one operating component 54. The base 52 includes a housing 56. The base 52 also includes a first protrusion 58, a second protrusion 60, and a mounting portion 62. The housing 56 forms a storage space 110 (see reference). Figure 6 ).

[0061] The housing 56 includes a first housing portion 56a and a second housing portion 56b. The housing 56 has at least one light-transmitting portion 64 and forms a storage space 110. The second housing portion 56b is located further from the handlebar 14H side than the first housing portion 56a. The first housing portion 56a has an opening 56c at one end on the handlebar 14H side. The second housing portion 56b has an opening 56d at one end opposite to the handlebar 14H. The storage space 110 (see reference) is formed by mounting the first housing portion 56a with the opening 56c and the second housing portion 56b in a mating manner. Figure 6 ).

[0062] The first housing portion 56a includes a planar portion 66 and a first side portion 68. The area of ​​the planar portion 66 is smaller than the area of ​​the opening 56d of the second housing portion 56b. The first side portion 68 is formed along the periphery of the planar portion 66. The first side portion 68 extends in a manner that widens from the periphery of the planar portion 66 toward the second housing portion 56b. The first side portion 68 includes a first outer wall 68a, a second outer wall 68b, a third outer wall 68c, and a fourth outer wall 68d.

[0063] The first outer wall 68a is connected to the first end of the flat portion 66 in a predetermined first direction X. The second outer wall 68b is connected to the second end opposite to the first end of the flat portion 66 in a predetermined first direction X. The first direction X is a direction substantially parallel to an imaginary axis orthogonal to the axis P of the handlebar 14H. The first outer wall 68a is inclined in a manner that approaches the second outer wall 68b from the opening 56d of the second housing portion 56b toward the flat portion 66. The second outer wall 68b is inclined in a manner that approaches the first outer wall 68a from the opening 56d of the second housing portion 56b toward the flat portion 66.

[0064] The third outer wall 68c is connected to the third end of the planar portion 66 in a predetermined second direction Y that intersects the first direction X. The fourth outer wall 68d is connected to the fourth end of the planar portion 66 on the side opposite to the third end. The third outer wall 68c is inclined in such a way that it approaches the fourth outer wall 68d as it moves from the opening 56d of the second housing portion 56b toward the planar portion 66. The fourth outer wall 68d is inclined in such a way that it approaches the third outer wall 68c as it moves from the opening 56d of the second housing portion 56b toward the planar portion 66. The second direction is a direction that is not parallel to the first direction X. In this embodiment, the second direction Y is a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction X and substantially parallel to the axis P of the handlebar 14H.

[0065] The second housing portion 56b includes a bottom portion 70, a second side portion 72, and a cylindrical portion 74. The bottom portion 70 is disposed on the handlebar 14H side. The second side portion 72 extends from the periphery of the bottom portion 70 toward the first housing portion 56a. The cylindrical portion 74 protrudes from the bottom portion 70 toward the handlebar 14H side. The cylindrical portion 74 extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y. The cylindrical portion 74 houses an electrical connector. The electrical connector is electrically connected to an electronic board 112 disposed on the housing 56. The electrical connector housed in the cylindrical portion 74 is configured to allow for the insertion and removal of a plug for a cable 76. The cable 76 transmits control signals to the electric drive unit 12, etc.

[0066] The planar portion 66 has a first through hole 80a, a second through hole 80b, and a third through hole 80c. The first through hole 80a, the second through hole 80b, and the third through hole 80c extend along directions perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y, respectively, and connect to the external space and the storage space 110 of the housing 56. The planar portion 66 has a protrusion 82. The protrusion 82 is provided on the outer surface of the housing 56. The first through hole 80a and the second through hole 80b are arranged along a predetermined first direction X. The second through hole 80b is spaced apart from the first through hole 80a in the first direction X. A protrusion 82 is formed between the first through hole 80a and the second through hole 80b. Details regarding the protrusion 82 will be described later.

[0067] The third through hole 80c is formed to be adjacent to the protrusion 82 in the second direction Y. Preferably, the first through hole 80a and the second through hole 80b are arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to the first direction X and parallel to the second direction Y.

[0068] At least one light-transmitting portion 64 is provided in the first housing portion 56a. The at least one light-transmitting portion 64 is composed of a light-transmitting component. For example, the at least one light-transmitting portion 64 is composed of a transparent resin. The synthetic resin constituting the at least one light-transmitting portion 64 includes, for example, polycarbonate. The at least one light-transmitting portion 64 includes a first light-transmitting portion 64a and a second light-transmitting portion 64b. Preferably, the first light-transmitting portion 64a and the second light-transmitting portion 64b are provided in the housing 56 so that light from the interior space of the housing 56 is transmitted to the exterior space of the housing 56, respectively.

[0069] In the first direction X, a first light-transmitting portion 64a is provided on one side of the first through hole 80a. In both the first direction X and the second direction Y, at least a portion of the third through hole 80c is disposed between the first light-transmitting portion 64a and the second light-transmitting portion 64b. Preferably, the first light-transmitting portion 64a and the second light-transmitting portion 64b are symmetrically arranged with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction X and parallel to the second direction Y.

[0070] A first protrusion 58 is provided at a first end of the housing 56 in the first direction X. A first protrusion 58 is also provided near a third end of the housing 56 in the second direction Y. The portion of the housing 56 at the first end in the first direction X, near the third end in the second direction Y, has a first inclined portion that slopes towards the second end of the housing 56 in the first direction X. The first protrusion 58 protrudes from the first inclined portion. The first protrusion 58 forms a fourth through hole 58a. The fourth through hole 58a connects to the external space and the storage space 110 of the housing 56.

[0071] A second protrusion 60 is provided at a second end of the housing 56 in the first direction X. A second protrusion 60 is also provided near a third end of the housing 56 in the second direction Y. The portion of the housing 56 at the second end in the first direction X, near the third end in the second direction Y, has a second inclined portion that slopes towards the first end of the housing 56 in the first direction X. The second protrusion 60 protrudes from the second inclined portion. The second protrusion 60 forms a fifth through hole 60a. Preferably, the fifth through hole 60a connects to the external space and the storage space 110 of the housing 56. The first protrusion 58 and the second protrusion 60 are symmetrically arranged with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction X and parallel to the second direction Y.

[0072] Mounting part 62 protrudes from the bottom part 70 of the second housing part 56b toward the handlebar 14H side. Mounting part 62 is mounted to mounting member 88 using nut 84 and bolt 86. Mounting part 62 is inserted into insertion part 88a of mounting member 88. Mounting part 62 is mounted to mounting member 88 by tightening bolt 86 to insertion part 88a via nut 84.

[0073] Mounting component 88 is configured to be mounted on handlebar 14H. Mounting component 88 is C-shaped. Mounting component 88 is mounted on handlebar 14H using nut 90 and bolt 92. Mounting component 88 can be mounted on handlebar 14H via adjusting component 94. Mounting part 62 can be configured to mount one of a variety of mounting components 88 corresponding to the diameter of handlebar 14H.

[0074] At least one operating component 54 includes a first operating component 54a, a second operating component 54b, and a third operating component 54c. At least one operating component 54 may also include a fourth operating component 54d and a fifth operating component 54e. The first operating component 54a is disposed on the base 52. The first operating component 54a is disposed in a first through hole 80a formed in the housing 56. The first operating component 54a is configured to protrude from the surface 52a of the base 52 in a non-operating state. The surface 52a of the base 52 is included in the outer surface of the housing 56. For example, the first operating component 54a is used to operate when increasing the auxiliary level of the electric drive unit 12. The operating surface of the first operating component 54a is formed, for example, a plane. The corners of the first operating component 54a are chamfered.

[0075] A second operating member 54b is provided at the base 52. The second operating member 54b is disposed in a second through hole 80b formed in the housing 56. The second operating member 54b is configured to protrude from the surface 52a of the base 52 in the non-operating state. The second operating member 54b is disposed spaced apart from the first operating member 54a in the first direction X. The second operating member 54b is used for operation when reducing the auxiliary level of the electric drive unit 12. The operating surface of the second operating member 54b is, for example, a plane. The corners of the second operating member 54b are chamfered.

[0076] At least a portion of the portion of the end face of the first operating member 54a facing the protrusion 82 near the side of the second operating member 54b, and at least a portion of the portion of the end face of the second operating member 54b facing the protrusion 82 near the side of the first operating member 54a, extend substantially parallel to the second direction Y. At least a portion of the portion of the end face of the first operating member 54a facing the third operating member 54c, and at least a portion of the portion of the end face of the second operating member 54b facing the third operating member 54c, extend in the second direction Y in a direction that moves away from the protrusion 82. The shapes of the first operating member 54a and the second operating member 54b allow for a distance between them and the third operating member 54c, thus suppressing accidental operation of the operating device 50 by the rider.

[0077] When the operating device 50 is configured to change the gear shift of the transmission device 42, the first operating component 54a can be used to operate when upshifting the transmission device 42, and the second operating component 54b can be used to operate when downshifting the transmission device 42.

[0078] A third operating member 54c is provided on the base 52. The third operating member 54c is disposed in a third through hole 80c formed in the housing 56. The third operating member 54c is configured to protrude from the surface 52a of the base 52 in the non-operating state. The third operating member 54c is disposed adjacent to a protrusion 82 provided on the base 52 in the second direction Y. The third operating member 54c is located on a fourth end side of the housing 56 further than the protrusion 82 in the second direction Y. For example, the third operating member 54c is used to operate when changing the display of the display device provided on the manual drive vehicle 10. At least a portion of the third operating member 54c is disposed between the first operating member 54a and the second operating member 54b in the first direction X. Preferably, more than half of the width of the third operating member 54c in the second direction Y is disposed between the first operating member 54a and the second operating member 54b in the first direction X. The operating surface of the third operating member 54c is formed as, for example, a plane. The corners of the third operating member 54c are chamfered.

[0079] A fourth operating component 54d is provided at the base 52. The fourth operating component 54d is inserted into a fourth through hole 58a formed in the first protrusion 58. The fourth operating component 54d is configured to protrude from the first protrusion 58 in the non-operating state. The fourth operating component 54d is used to operate when switching the lighting provided on the manually driven vehicle 10 to "on" or "off". The lighting includes, for example, headlights. The fourth operating component 54d can also be used to operate when switching the power supply of the operating device 50 to "on" or "off".

[0080] A fifth operating component 54e is provided at the base 52. The fifth operating component 54e is inserted into a fifth through hole 60a formed in the second protrusion 60. The fourth operating component 54d is configured to protrude from the second protrusion 60 in the non-operating state. The fifth operating component 54e is used to operate when switching the power supply of the operating device 50 to "on" or "off". The fifth operating component 54e can also be used to operate when switching the lighting provided on the manually driven vehicle 10 to "on" or "off".

[0081] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 The protrusion 82 will be described below. The protrusion 82 is provided on the base 52. At least a portion of the protrusion 82 is disposed between the first operating member 54a and the second operating member 54b in the first direction X. The protrusion 82 protrudes from the surface 52a of the base 52. The protrusion 82 is provided on the flat portion 66 of the housing 56. The corners of the protrusion 82 are chamfered.

[0082] The protrusion 82 has a first end 100 and a second end 102 in the second direction Y. The first end 100 is the end of the protrusion 82 on the third end side of the housing 56 in the second direction Y. In the second direction Y, the second end 102 is located on the opposite side to the first end 100. The second end 102 is configured to be closer to the third operating member 54c than the first end 100.

[0083] Preferably, the first end portion 100 has a first inclined surface 100a. The first inclined surface 100a is inclined such that it approaches the second end portion 102 from the base end 82a of the protrusion 82 toward the free end 82b of the protrusion 82. The base end 82a is one end of the protrusion 82 on the side of the base 52. The free end 82b is one end of the protrusion 82 on the side opposite to the base 52 side. In this embodiment, the first inclined surface 100a is substantially formed as a plane. The first inclined surface 100a can be a curved surface. For example, the first inclined surface 100a can be a convex curved surface. The first inclined surface 100a can also be a concave curved surface. Preferably, the portion of the first inclined surface 100a adjacent to the outer surface of the third outer wall 68c in the second direction Y is contained in the same plane.

[0084] Preferably, the second end portion 102 has a second inclined surface 102a. The second inclined surface 102a is inclined such that it approaches the first end portion 100 from the base end 82a of the protrusion 82 toward the free end 82b of the protrusion 82. In this embodiment, the second inclined surface 102a is substantially formed as a plane. The second inclined surface 102a can be a curved surface. For example, the second inclined surface 102a can be a convexly curved surface. The second inclined surface 102a can also be a concavely curved surface.

[0085] In this embodiment, the first inclined surface 100a and the second inclined surface 102a are parallel to the first direction X. The first inclined surface 100a and the second inclined surface 102a may also not be parallel to the first direction X. In this embodiment, the protrusion 82 extends parallel to the second direction Y. The protrusion 82 may not be parallel to the second direction Y.

[0086] The tilt angle θ1 of the first tilted surface 100a is less than or equal to the tilt angle θ2 of the second tilted surface 102a. The tilt angle is the angle relative to the surface 52a of the base 52. The tilt angle θ1 of the first tilted surface 100a is the interior angle between the first tilted surface 100a and the surface of the planar portion 66. Preferably, the tilt angle θ1 of the first tilted surface 100a is 20° or more and 45° or less. The first tilted surface 100a is formed as a plane continuous with the surface of the third outer wall 68c, so that there is no step difference between it and the third outer wall 68c of the first housing portion 56a. The tilt angle θ2 of the second tilted surface 102a is the interior angle between the second tilted surface 102a and the surface of the planar portion 66. Preferably, the tilt angle θ2 of the second tilted surface 102a is 45° or more and 70° or less.

[0087] Preferably, in the second direction Y, the width W1 of the free end 82b of the protrusion 82 is smaller than the width W2 of the base end 82a of the protrusion 82. Preferably, the ratio of the width W1 of the free end 82b in the second direction Y to the width W2 of the base end 82a in the second direction Y is 1:4 or more and 1:7 or less.

[0088] Preferably, the first minimum distance L1 between the first operating member 54a and the protrusion 82 in the first direction X is 2.0 mm or less. The first minimum distance L1 is the distance in the first direction X between the closest portion of the base end 82a of the protrusion 82 to the first operating member 54a and the first operating member 54a. Preferably, the second minimum distance L2 between the second operating member 54b and the protrusion 82 in the first direction X is 2.0 mm or less. The second minimum distance L2 is the distance in the first direction X between the closest portion of the base end 82a of the protrusion 82 to the second operating member 54b and the second operating member 54b. Either the first minimum distance L1 or the second minimum distance L2 may be longer than 2.0 mm. Preferably, at least one of the first minimum distance L1 or the second minimum distance L2 is 2.0 mm or less. Preferably, at least one of the first minimum distance L1 or the second minimum distance L2 is less than half of the maximum width L3 of the protrusion 82 in the first direction X.

[0089] The maximum protrusion H of the protrusion 82 is greater than each of the first maximum protrusion H1 of the first operating member 54a, the second maximum protrusion H2 of the second operating member 54b, and the third maximum protrusion H3 of the third operating member 54c. The maximum protrusion H of the protrusion 82 is the amount protruding from the surface 52a of the base 52. In this embodiment, the amount protruding from the surface 52a of the base 52 is the amount protruding from the outer surface of the planar portion 66. The first maximum protrusion H1 is the amount protruding from the surface 52a of the base 52 of the first operating member 54a in the inactive state. The second maximum protrusion H2 is the amount protruding from the surface 52a of the base 52 of the second operating member 54b in the inactive state. The third maximum protrusion H3 is the amount protruding from the surface 52a of the base 52 of the third operating member 54c in the inactive state. Preferably, the maximum protrusion H is less than three times at least one of the first maximum protrusion H1, the second maximum protrusion H2, and the third maximum protrusion H3.

[0090] Reference Figures 6-9 The internal structure of the operating device 50 will be described below. The operating device 50 includes an electronic substrate 112 and a light-shielding member 114. The operating device 50 also includes an operation transmission unit 116 and a support member 118. The electronic substrate 112 is disposed in a storage space 110. The electronic substrate 112 is provided with at least a portion of a light-emitting member 120 and an electric switch 122. The electronic substrate 112 is provided with a control device 124.

[0091] The light-emitting component 120 is, for example, a light-emitting diode (LED). The light-emitting component 120 includes a first light-emitting component 120a and a second light-emitting component 120b. The first light-emitting component 120a emits light into the first light-transmitting portion 64a. For example, the first light-emitting component 120a emits light in conjunction with the electric drive unit 12 (see reference 120b). Figure 1 The second light-emitting component 120b emits light to the second light-transmitting portion 64b. For example, the second light-emitting component 120b emits light of a color corresponding to the remaining power of the battery in the operating device 50.

[0092] At least a portion of the electric switch 122 is operated by at least one operating member 54. The electric switch 122 includes at least a portion of a first electric switch 122a, at least a portion of a second electric switch 122b, and at least a portion of a third electric switch 122c. The electric switch 122 also includes a fourth electric switch 122d and a fifth electric switch 122e. The first electric switch 122a is operated by a first operating member 54a. The first electric switch 122a outputs a first signal to the control device 124 in response to the rider's operation of the first operating member 54a. The first electric switch 122a is, for example, a membrane switch. The first electric switch 122a can also be a tactile switch, etc.

[0093] The second electrical switch 122b is operated via the second operating member 54b. In response to the rider's operation of the second operating member 54b, the second electrical switch 122b outputs a second signal to the control device 124. The second electrical switch 122b is, for example, a membrane switch. The second electrical switch 122b can also be a tactile switch, etc.

[0094] The third electrical switch 122c is operated by the third operating component 54c. In response to the rider's operation of the third operating component 54c, the third electrical switch 122c outputs a third signal to the control device 124. The third electrical switch 122c is, for example, a tactile switch. The third electrical switch 122c can also be a membrane switch, etc.

[0095] The fourth electrical switch 122d is operated via the fourth operating component 54d. In response to the rider's operation of the fourth operating component 54d, the fourth electrical switch 122d outputs a fourth signal to the control device 124. The fourth electrical switch 122d is, for example, a tactile switch. The fourth electrical switch 122d can also be a membrane switch, etc.

[0096] The fifth electrical switch 122e is operated via the fifth operating component 54e. In response to the rider's operation of the fifth electrical switch 122e, the fifth electrical switch 122e outputs a fifth signal to the control device 124. The fifth electrical switch 122e is, for example, a tactile switch. The fifth electrical switch 122e can also be a membrane switch, etc.

[0097] Control device 124 generates a first control signal based on the first signal output from the first electrical switch 122a. The first control signal causes the electric drive unit 12 (refer to...) to... Figure 1 The control device 124 generates a second control signal based on the second signal output from the second electrical switch 122b. The second control signal is a signal that increases the auxiliary level of the electric drive unit 12. The control device 124 generates a third control signal based on the third signal output from the third electrical switch 122c. The third control signal is a signal that changes the display of the display device. The control device 124 generates a fourth control signal based on the fourth signal output from the fourth electrical switch 122d. The fourth control signal is a signal that switches the lighting installed on the manual drive vehicle 10 to "on" or "off".

[0098] Control device 124 outputs a first control signal and a second control signal to electric drive unit 12 via cable 76. Control device 124 outputs a third control signal 6 to display device via cable 7. Control device 124 outputs a fourth control signal to lighting fixture via cable 76. Control device 124 can output the fourth control signal to electric drive unit 12 via cable 76, and electric drive unit 12 controls lighting fixture. The first, second, third, and fourth control signals can be transmitted, for example, via power line communication (PLC) or via CAN.

[0099] At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth control signals can be transmitted via a wireless communication device. For example, the first and second control signals can be transmitted to the electric drive unit 12 via the wireless communication device. For example, the third control signal can be transmitted to the display device via the wireless communication device. For example, the fourth control signal can be transmitted to the lighting lamp or the electric drive unit 12 via the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device includes, for example, a short-range wireless communication unit. For example, the short-range wireless communication unit can be configured to perform wireless communication based on wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and ANT+, or it can be configured to perform wireless communication based on a unique communication method.

[0100] A light-shielding member 114 is disposed on the side closer to the first housing portion 56a than the electronic substrate 112. The light-shielding member 114 is disposed in the storage space 110. The light-shielding member 114 is disposed between the first through-hole 80a, the second through-hole 80b, and the third through-hole 80c and the light-emitting member 120. The light-shielding member 114 is made of a colored component. For example, the light-shielding member 114 is made of black synthetic resin. The synthetic resin used to constitute the light-shielding member 114 includes, for example, polycarbonate. The light-shielding member 114 has a solder portion 130. The light-shielding member 114 includes a first recess 132, a second recess 134, and a light-guiding portion 136.

[0101] The welding portion 130 is formed to surround the first through hole 80a, the second through hole 80b, and the third through hole 80c. The welding portion 130 is welded to the housing 56. For example, the welding portion 130 is welded to the housing 56 by laser. The welding portion 130 is welded to the housing 56 in such a way that it surrounds the first through hole 80a, the second through hole 80b, and the third through hole 80c. A first recess 132 is provided inside the area surrounded by the welding portion 130. The first recess 132 is formed to be recessed further toward the electronic substrate 112 than the welding portion 130.

[0102] A second recess 134 is formed at the bottom 132a of the first recess 132. The second recess 134 is recessed further toward the electronic substrate 112 than the bottom 132a of the first recess 132. The second recess 134 is provided with an operation transmission part 116. The second recess 134 has a sixth through hole 134a, a seventh through hole 134b, and an eighth through hole 134c. The sixth through hole 134a and the seventh through hole 134b are formed side by side along the first direction X. The eighth through hole 134c is formed further to the right than the sixth through hole 134a and the seventh through hole 134b.

[0103] A light guide portion 136 is formed on the outer side of the area enclosed by the welding portion 130. The light guide portion 136 allows light emitted from the light-emitting component 120 to pass through at least one light-transmitting portion 64. The light guide portion 136 is integrally formed with the light-shielding component 114. The light guide portion 136 includes a first light guide portion 136a and a second light guide portion 136b. The first light guide portion 136a has a ninth through hole 136c. The ninth through hole 136c is disposed between the first light-transmitting portion 64a and the first light-emitting component 120a. The ninth through hole 136c is configured to guide the light emitted from the first light-emitting component 120a to the first light-transmitting portion 64a.

[0104] The second light guide portion 136b has a tenth through hole 136d. The tenth through hole 136d is located between the second light-transmitting portion 64b and the second light-emitting component 120b. The tenth through hole 136d is configured to guide the light emitted by the second light-emitting component 120b to the second light-transmitting portion 64b.

[0105] An operation transmission section 116 is disposed on the light-shielding member 114. The operation transmission section 116 is positioned between at least one operating member 54 and at least a portion of the electric switch 122. The operation transmission section 116 includes a first operation transmission section 116a, a second operation transmission section 116b, and a third operation transmission section 116c. The operation transmission section 116 includes a connecting portion 116d. The first operation transmission section 116a, the second operation transmission section 116b, and the third operation transmission section 116c are formed of elastic members. The connecting portion 116d connects the first operation transmission section 116a, the second operation transmission section 116b, and the third operation transmission section 116c. The connecting portion 116d is embedded in the second recess 134.

[0106] A first operation transmission part 116a is disposed between at least a portion of the first operation member 54a and the first electrical switch 122a. The first operation transmission part 116a is located between the protrusion 54f of the first operation member 54a and the first electrical switch 122a. When the cyclist presses the first operation member 54a towards the electronic substrate 112, the first operation member 54a deforms towards the first electrical switch 122a, activating the first electrical switch 122a. If the cyclist releases the operation of the first operation member 54a, the first operation member 54a returns to a non-operating state.

[0107] The second operation transmission part 116b is disposed between at least a portion of the second operation member 54b and the second electrical switch 122b. The second operation transmission part 116b is disposed between the protrusion 54g of the second operation member 54b and the second electrical switch 122b. When the cyclist presses the second operation member 54b towards the electronic substrate 112, the second operation member 54b deforms towards the second electrical switch 122b, causing the second electrical switch 122b to operate. If the cyclist releases the operation of the second operation member 54b, the second operation member 54b returns to its non-operating state.

[0108] The third operation transmission part 116c is disposed between at least a portion of the third operation member 54c and the third electrical switch 122c. The third operation transmission part 116c is disposed between the protrusion 54h of the third operation member 54c and the third electrical switch 122c. When the rider presses the third operation member 54c towards the electronic substrate 112, the third operation member 54c deforms towards the third electrical switch 122c, causing the third electrical switch 122c to operate. If the rider releases the operation of the third operation member 54c, the third operation member 54c returns to a non-operating state.

[0109] At least one of the first operation transmission unit 116a, the second operation transmission unit 116b, and the third operation transmission unit 116c may be separately provided from the connecting unit 116d. The operation transmission unit 116 may not have the connecting unit 116d. The first operation transmission unit 116a, the second operation transmission unit 116b, and the third operation transmission unit 116c may be provided as separate components.

[0110] A support member 118 is disposed between the light-shielding member 114 and the first housing portion 56a. The support member 118 is disposed in the first recess 132 of the light-shielding member 114. The support member 118 supports the first operating member 54a, the second operating member 54b, and the third operating member 54c. At least a portion of the periphery of the first operating member 54a is held by the support member 118 and the first housing portion 56a. At least a portion of the periphery of the second operating member 54b is held by the support member 118 and the first housing portion 56a. At least a portion of the periphery of the third operating member 54c is held by the support member 118 and the first housing portion 56a. The support member 118 has an eleventh through hole 118a, a twelfth through hole 118b, and a thirteenth through hole 118c.

[0111] An eleventh through hole 118a is provided between the first operating member 54a and the first operating transmission part 116a. The eleventh through hole 118a allows a portion of the protrusion 54f of the first operating member 54a and a portion of the first operating transmission part 116a to be inserted. A twelfth through hole 118b is provided between the second operating member 54b and the second operating transmission part 116b. The twelfth through hole 118b allows a portion of the protrusion 54g of the second operating member 54b and a portion of the second operating transmission part 116b to be inserted.

[0112] The thirteenth through hole 118c is provided between the third operating member 54c and the third operating transmission part 116c. The thirteenth through hole 118c allows a part of the protrusion 54h of the third operating member 54c and a part of the third operating transmission part 116c to be inserted.

[0113] <Second Implementation> Next, regarding the operating device 150 of the second embodiment, its internal structure differs from that of the operating device 50 of the first embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 10 Only the parts of the operating device 150 of the second embodiment that differ from the operating device 50 of the first embodiment will be described. The light guide portion 152 of the operating device 150 of the second embodiment has a light guide member 154.

[0114] A light guide component 154 is disposed on the outer side of the area enclosed by the welding portion 130. The light guide component 154 is integrally formed with the light-shielding component 156. The light guide component 154 is, for example, made of a transparent synthetic resin. The synthetic resin used to constitute the light guide component 154 includes, for example, polycarbonate. The light guide component 154 allows light emitted from the light-emitting component 120 to pass through at least one light-transmitting portion 64. The light guide component 154 includes a first light guide component 154a and a second light guide component 154b.

[0115] A first light guide component 154a is disposed on a first light guide portion 152a. The first light guide component 154a is embedded in the ninth through hole 152c of the first light guide portion 152a. The first light guide component 154a suppresses the diffusion of light emitted by the first light-emitting component 120a. The first light guide component 154a guides the light emitted by the first light-emitting component 120a to the first light-transmitting portion 64a.

[0116] The second light guide component 154b is disposed on the second light guide portion 152b. The second light guide component 154b is embedded in the tenth through hole 152d of the second light guide portion 152b. The second light guide component 154b suppresses the diffusion of light emitted by the second light-emitting component 120b. The second light guide component 154b guides the light emitted by the second light-emitting component 120b to the second light-transmitting portion 64b.

[0117] <Variation Example> Operating devices 50 and 150 can wirelessly communicate with external devices via a wireless communication device. External devices include, for example, personal computers, tablets, or smartphones. For instance, based on signals received from operating device 50, the external device displays the status of the operation performed by operating device 50. For example, the external device displays the assistance level of the electric drive unit 12. Operating devices 50 and 150 can be integrated with a display device.

[0118] The operating devices 50 and 150 can be mounted on the handlebar 14H in a manner close to the portion of the handlebar 14H that is gripped by the rider's right hand. When the operating devices 50 and 150 are mounted on the handlebar 14H in a manner close to the portion of the handlebar 14H that is gripped by the rider's right hand, the operating devices 50 and 150... Figure 2 The state shown is such that it is mounted on the handlebar 14H in a state of rotation 180 degrees around an axis passing through the center of the housing 56 and perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0119] In operating devices 50 and 150, at least one of the first operating component 54a, the second operating component 54b, the third operating component 54c, the fourth operating component 54d, and the fifth operating component 54e can be a touch panel. In operating devices 50 and 150, the fourth operating component 54d and the fifth operating component 54e can be omitted. In operating devices 50 and 150, one or both of the protrusion 82, the first operating component 54a, the second operating component 54b, and the third operating component 54c, and one of the first light-transmitting portion 64a and the second light-transmitting portion 64b can be omitted.

[0120] In the operating devices 50 and 150, the operation transmission section 116 can form part of the electric switch 122. For example, a conductive member is provided at the front end of the first operation transmission section 116a. When the rider presses the first operating member 54a, the conductive member at the front end of the first operation transmission section 116a contacts a contact formed on the electronic substrate 112, thereby electrically connecting the conductive member to the contact. The expression "at least one" as used in this specification refers to "one or more" of the desired options. As an example, if the number of options is two, the expression "at least one" as used in this specification means "only one option" or "both of the two options." As another example, if the number of options is three or more, the expression "at least one" as used in this specification means "only one option" or "any combination of two or more options." Several embodiments and variations have been described in detail based on the accompanying drawings, but these are examples and can be implemented in other ways with various modifications and alterations based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0121] Symbol explanation: 10…Human-driven vehicle, 12…Electric transmission unit, 50…Operating device, 52…Base, 52a…Surface, 54…Operating component, 54a…First operating component, 54b…Second operating component, 54c…Third operating component, 56…Housing, 64…Light-transmitting part, 80a…First through hole, 80b…Second through hole, 80c…Third through hole, 82…Protrusion, 82a…Base end, 82b…Free end, 100…First end, 100a…First inclined surface, 102…Second end, 102a…Second inclined surface, 112…Electronic substrate, 114…Light-shielding component, 116…Operating transfer part, 116a…First operating transfer part, 116b…Second operating transfer part, 116… c…Third operation transmission part, 118…Supporting member, 122…Electrical switch, 122a…First electrical switch, 122b…Second electrical switch, 122c…Third electrical switch, 130…Welding part, 136…Light guide part, 150…Operating device, 152…Light guide part, 154…Light guide component, θ1…Inclination angle of the first inclined surface, θ2…Inclination angle of the second inclined surface, H…Maximum protrusion of the protrusion, H1…First maximum protrusion of the first operating component, H2…Second maximum protrusion of the second operating component, H3…Third maximum protrusion of the third operating component, L1…First minimum distance, L2…Second minimum distance, L3…Maximum width, W1…Width of the free end, W2…Width of the base end.

Claims

1. A control device for a manually operated vehicle, comprising: Base; A first operating component is disposed at the base; A second operating component is disposed on the base and is arranged with a gap between it and the first operating component in a predetermined first direction; A protrusion is provided on the base, at least a portion of which is disposed between the first operating member and the second operating member in the predetermined first direction and protrudes from the surface of the base; as well as A third operating component is disposed on the base and is arranged adjacent to the protrusion in a predetermined second direction that is not parallel to the predetermined first direction. Wherein, the maximum protrusion of the protrusion from the surface of the base is greater than each of the following: a first maximum protrusion of the first operating member from the surface of the base when the first operating member is not operated; a second maximum protrusion of the second operating member from the surface of the base when the second operating member is not operated; and a third maximum protrusion of the third operating member from the surface of the base when the third operating member is not operated.

2. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The first operating component is configured to protrude from the surface of the base in a non-operating state. The second operating component is configured to protrude from the surface of the base in the non-operating state. The third operating component is configured to protrude from the surface of the base in a non-operating state.

3. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The maximum protrusion is less than three times any one of the first maximum protrusion, the second maximum protrusion, and the third maximum protrusion.

4. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The protrusion is configured such that, in the second direction, the width of the free end of the protrusion is smaller than the width of the base end of the protrusion.

5. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, The ratio of the width of the free end in the second direction to the width of the base end in the second direction is 1:4 or more and 1:7 or less.

6. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, The protrusion has a first end in the second direction and a second end located on the opposite side of the first end. The second end is configured to be closer to the third operating component than the first end. The first end has a first inclined surface that is inclined as it approaches the second end from the base end of the protrusion toward the free end of the protrusion.

7. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The second end has a second inclined surface that is inclined as it approaches the first end from the base end of the protrusion toward the free end of the protrusion.

8. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 7, wherein, The first inclined surface is essentially formed as a plane. The second inclined surface is essentially formed as a plane. The inclination angle of the first inclined surface relative to the surface of the base is less than the inclination angle of the second inclined surface relative to the surface of the base.

9. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 8, wherein, The first inclined surface has an inclination angle of 20° or more and 45° or less relative to the surface of the base.

10. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 8, wherein, The second inclined surface has an inclination angle of 45° or more and 70° or less relative to the surface of the base.

11. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, At least one of the first minimum distance between the first operating component and the protrusion in the first direction and the second minimum distance between the second operating component and the protrusion in the first direction is less than 2.0 mm.

12. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 11, wherein, At least one of the first minimum distance and the second minimum distance is less than half of the maximum width of the protrusion in the first direction.

13. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The base includes a housing having at least one light-transmitting portion and forming a storage space. The housing has a first through hole for arranging the first operating component, a second through hole for arranging the second operating component, and a third through hole for arranging the third operating component. The operating device includes: An electronic substrate is provided with a light-emitting component, at least a portion of a first electrical switch operated by a first operating component, at least a portion of a second electrical switch operated by a second operating component, and at least a portion of a third electrical switch operated by the third operating component, and is disposed in the storage space. A light-shielding component is disposed in the storage space and between the first through hole, the second through hole, the third through hole and the light-emitting component; as well as A light guide portion that allows light emitted from the light-emitting component to pass through at least one light-transmitting portion, and is integrally formed with the light-shielding component.

14. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 13, wherein, The light guide section has light guide components.

15. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 14, wherein, The light-shielding component has a welded portion that is welded to the housing in a manner that surrounds the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole. The light guide component is located on the outside of the area enclosed by the welded portion.

16. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 13, wherein, It also includes: a first operation transmission unit disposed between the first operation component and at least a portion of the first electric switch; and a second operation transmission unit disposed between the second operation component and at least a portion of the second electric switch. A third operation transmission unit is disposed between the third operation component and at least a portion of the third electric switch. The first operation transmission unit, the second operation transmission unit, and the third operation transmission unit are disposed on the light-shielding member.

17. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 16, wherein, The first operation transmission unit, the second operation transmission unit, and the third operation transmission unit are formed of elastic components.

18. A human-powered vehicle operating device, comprising: At least one operating component; The base includes a housing having a through hole for arranging the at least one operating component, having at least one light-transmitting portion, and forming a storage space; An electronic substrate having at least a portion of a light-emitting component and an electrical switch operable by the at least one operating component, and disposed in the storage space; A light-shielding component is disposed in the storage space and between the through hole and the light-emitting component; as well as A light guide component that allows light emitted from the light-emitting component to pass through at least one light-transmitting portion, and is integrally formed with the light-shielding component. The light-shielding component has a welded portion that is welded to the housing in a manner that surrounds the through hole. The light guide component is disposed on the outside of the area enclosed by the welded portion.

19. The operating device for a manually driven vehicle according to claim 18, wherein, It also includes an operation transmission unit disposed between the at least one operating component and at least a portion of the electric switch. The operation transmission part is located on the light-shielding component.

20. The operating device for a manually operated vehicle according to claim 18 or 19, wherein, The operation transmission part is formed of an elastic component.

21. A human-powered vehicle, comprising an operating device for a human-powered vehicle as described in any one of claims 1 to 20.

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