bicycle operating device

Abstract

Bicycle operating device comprehensive: a basic element (12); a cable control body (36) movable with respect to the base element (12) in a first direction (D21) and a second direction (D22) which is different from the first direction (D21), wherein the cable control body (36) has a positioning part (52); a positioning detent (38) configured to engage with the positioning part (52), wherein the positioning detent (38) is movable between a holding position (P41) to stop movement of the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21) and a non-holding position (P42) to allow movement of the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21); a stop element (40), movable with respect to the base element (12) and the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21) and in the second direction (D22); and a stop detent (42) configured to engage with the stop element (40), wherein the stop detent (42) is movable between a stop position (P61) to stop movement of the stop element (40) in the first direction (D21), and a non-stop position (P62) to allow movement of the stop element (40) in the first direction (D21), wherein the stop element (40) is coupled to the cable control body (36) so that the cable control body (36) is movable in relation to the stop element (40) in a movable range (R1) when the stop detent (42) is / is arranged in the stop position (P61).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION'S RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority over U.S. application no. 14 / 850,890, which was filed on September 10, 2015. Reference is hereby made in its entirety to the disclosure of U.S. application no. 14 / 850,890 for all purposes. AREA OF INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a bicycle actuation device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Cycling is becoming an increasingly popular form of recreation and transportation. Furthermore, it has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation, or competition, the bicycle industry is constantly improving its various components. One component that has undergone a comprehensive redesign is the bicycle's control system.

[0004] US 2007 068 312 A1 discloses a bicycle shift control mechanism comprising a wire holder, a winding pawl, and a positioning pawl. The winding pawl is coupled to the wire holder and arranged to rotate the wire holder about a pivot axis. The positioning pawl is configured and arranged to selectively position the wire holder between a plurality of predetermined positions. The positioning pawl is coupled to the wire holder such that the wire holder is movable relative to the positioning pawl for a predetermined amount of rotation and moves together as a single unit after the predetermined amount of rotation. OVERVIEW OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In accordance with the present invention, a bicycle actuation device comprises a base element, a cable control body, a positioning detent or pawl, a stop element, and a stop detent or pawl. The cable control body is movable relative to the base element in a first direction and in a second direction, which differs from the first direction. The cable control body has a positioning element. The positioning detent is configured to engage with the positioning element. The positioning detent is movable between a holding position to stop movement of the cable control body in the first direction and a non-holding position to allow movement of the cable control body in the first direction. The stop element is movable relative to the base element and the cable control body in the first direction and the second direction. The stop detent is configured to engage with the stop element.The stop detent is movable between a stop position, to prevent movement of the stop element in the first direction, and a non-stop position, to allow movement of the stop element in the first direction. The stop element is coupled to the cable control body such that the cable control body is movable relative to the stop element within a range of motion when the stop detent is in the stop position. Preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent claims and below.

[0006] Preferably, the stop element is coupled to the cable control body in such a way that the cable control body is movable relative to the stop element within the movable range when the stop detent is in the stop position. This allows the cable control body to approach or reach a target position by means of the movable range with limiting excess movement of the cable control body relative to the stop element. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the response speed of the bicycle actuation device.

[0007] Preferably, the bicycle actuation device further comprises a pre-tensioning element configured to pre-tension the stop element in the first direction with respect to the cable control body.

[0008] Consequently, it is possible to position the stop element at an end position of the movable area in relation to the cable control body, using a preload force of the preload element.

[0009] Preferably, the second direction is opposite to the first. The cable control body can have a cable fastening element to which a control cable is attached. The cable control body can be configured to release the control cable when it is moved in the first direction. Conversely, the cable control body can be configured to retract the control cable when it is moved in the second direction.

[0010] Consequently, it is possible to move the control cable in the first direction by a length corresponding to the movable range when the stop detent is in the stop position. This allows the control cable to approach a target position or to reach the target position by means of the movable range with limiting excess movement of the cable control body relative to the stop element.

[0011] Preferably, the cable control body is rotatable around a main axis with respect to the base element.

[0012] Preferably, the stop element is rotatable around the main axis within the movable range with respect to the cable control body.

[0013] Preferably, the stop element is mounted on the cable control body.

[0014] Consequently, it is possible to design the bicycle control device to be compact.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning detent is pivotable relative to the base element about a first pivot axis between the holding position and the non-holding position. The stop detent can be pivotable relative to the base element about a second pivot axis between the holding position and the non-holding position.

[0016] Preferably, the second pivot axis coincides with the first pivot axis.

[0017] Consequently, it is possible to simplify a structure to accommodate the positioning detent and the stop detent.

[0018] Alternatively, the second pivot axis is preferably spaced apart from the first pivot axis.

[0019] Consequently, it is possible to arrange the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis in different positions, which improves the degree of freedom in the design of the bicycle actuation device.

[0020] Preferably, the stop element is movably mounted on the cable control body in the movable area.

[0021] Preferably, the bicycle actuation device further comprises a limiting structure configured to limit relative movement between the cable control body and the stop element in the movable area.

[0022] Preferably, the boundary structure has a projection and a recess. The projection can be located on one side of the cable control body and the stop element. The recess can be located on the other side of the control body and the stop element. The recess can be dimensioned such that the projection is movable within the movable range in the first direction and in the second direction.

[0023] Consequently, it is possible to limit the relative movement between the cable control body and the stop element in the moving area by means of a simple structure.

[0024] Preferably, the bicycle actuation device further comprises a preload element arranged between the projection and the receding section, so that the stop element is preloaded in the first direction with respect to the cable control body.

[0025] Consequently, it is possible to position the stop element with respect to the cable control body at an end position of the movable area with a simple structure having the pretensioning element.

[0026] Preferably, the bicycle actuation device further comprises a first actuating element and a control element. The first actuating element can be pivotable about a first actuating axis in a first actuating direction relative to the base element. The control element can be rotatable about the main axis in the second direction as a result of a movement of the first actuating element in the first actuating direction, so that the control element can move, or the positioning detent can move from the holding position to the non-holding position, or the stop detent can move from the non-stop position to the stop position.

[0027] Consequently, it is possible to move the positioning detent and the stop detent via the first actuating element.

[0028] Preferably, the bicycle actuation device further comprises a second actuating element and a transmission structure. The second actuating element can be pivotable relative to the base element about a second actuating axis in a second actuating direction. The transmission structure can be configured to transmit a pivoting movement of the second actuating element in the second actuating direction to the cable control body such that the cable control body can be rotated in the second direction, or is rotated in the second direction.

[0029] Consequently, it is possible to move the cable control body in the second direction via the second actuating element.

[0030] Preferably, the positioning part has positioning teeth configured to engage with the positioning detent.

[0031] Preferably, the positioning element has an outer circumference. The positioning teeth are preferably arranged on the outer circumference of the positioning element.

[0032] Preferably, the stop element has stop teeth configured to engage with the stop detent.

[0033] Preferably, the stop element has an outer circumference. The stop teeth are preferably arranged on the outer circumference of the stop element.

[0034] Preferably, the cable control body has a pull section or pull part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] A more comprehensive understanding of the present invention and many of its advantages can easily be obtained by considering it with reference to the detailed description given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bicycle actuation device in accordance with a first embodiment, with a handlebar. Fig. 2 is a front view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 3 is a front view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 4 is a side view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. Figure 5 is a perspective exploded view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 6 is a partial sectional view of the bicycle actuation device along line VI-VI in Fig. 2. Fig. Figure 7 is a perspective view of a switching actuation unit of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. Figure 8 is a perspective view of a switching actuation unit of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. Figure 9 is a sectional view of the bicycle actuation device along line XI-XI in Fig. 6. Fig. Figure 10 is a sectional view of the bicycle actuation device along line XX in Fig. 6. Fig. Figure 11 is a perspective partial exploded view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. Figure 12 is a sectional view of the bicycle actuation device along line XII-XII in Fig. 6. Fig. Figure 13 is a sectional view of the bicycle actuation device along line XIII-XIII in Fig. 6. Fig. Figure 14 is a perspective partial exploded view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 15 is a perspective partial exploded view of a boundary structure of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 16 is a sectional view of the switching actuation unit of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 17 is a sectional view of the switching actuation unit of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 18 is a sectional view of the switching actuation unit of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown. Fig. 19 is a sectional view of the Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown (rest position). Fig. 20 is a sectional view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown (rest position). Fig. 21 is a sectional view of the in Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown (second actuated position). Fig. 22 is a sectional view of the Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown (second actuated position). Fig. 23 is a sectional view of the Fig. 1. Bicycle operating device shown (rest position). Fig. Figure 24 is a sectional view of a bicycle actuation device in accordance with a second embodiment. Fig. 25 is a perspective view of a switching actuation unit of the in Fig. 24 bicycle operating device shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION FORMS

[0036] The embodiments are now explained with reference to the attached drawings, where identical reference numerals denote corresponding or identical elements throughout the drawings. First embodiment

[0037] Initially referring to Fig. 1 is a bicycle actuation device 10 configured according to a first embodiment to be mounted on a handlebar 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the bicycle actuation device 10 is configured to be mounted on a racing bicycle handlebar. However, structures of the bicycle actuation device 10 can be applied to other actuation devices that are mounted on other types of handlebars, such as a straight handlebar, a time trial handlebar, and a bullhorn handlebar.

[0038] The bicycle control device 10 is configured to be operated by a user (e.g., a cyclist) to drive a bicycle component BC1 and an additional bicycle component BC2. Examples of bicycle component BC1 include a gear-shifting device such as a derailleur. Examples of the additional bicycle component BC2 include a braking device. In this embodiment, the bicycle control device 10 is a right-hand control device configured to be operated by the cyclist's right hand to drive bicycle component BC1. However, the structure of the bicycle control device 10 can be applied to a left-hand control device.

[0039] In the present application, the following directional terms "front", "rear", "above", "below", "vertical", "horizontal", "below" and "transverse", as well as any similar directional or positional indications, refer to directions that are determined based on a user (e.g., the cyclist) sitting on a saddle (not shown) of a bicycle and facing the direction of the handlebars 2. Accordingly, these terms, as used to describe the bicycle control device 10, are to be interpreted relative to the bicycle equipped with the bicycle control device 10 and used in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

[0040] The bicycle actuation device 10 is operatively coupled to the bicycle component BC1 via a control cable C1, such as a Bowden cable. The bicycle actuation device 10 is operatively coupled to the additional bicycle component BC2 via an additional control cable C2, such as a Bowden cable. However, the bicycle component 10 can be operatively coupled to the additional bicycle component BC2 via a different cable, such as an electrical control cable or a hydraulic control cable. Furthermore, the additional bicycle component BC2 and the additional control cable C2 can be omitted.

[0041] As can be seen in Fig. The bicycle actuation device 10 comprises a base element 12, a mounting structure 14, a first actuating element 16, and a second actuating element 18. The base element 12 is mounted to the handlebar 2 via the mounting structure 14. The base element 12 is a stationary element when mounted on the handlebar 2. The mounting structure 14 preferably has a clamp or similar structure, which is used for mounting a road bike shifter to a road bike handlebar. The base element 12 is covered by a grip cover 19, which is made of a non-metallic material such as rubber. Riders sometimes grip the base element 12 and lean on it while riding.

[0042] As can be seen in Fig. 2. The first actuating element 16 is pivotable relative to the base element 12 about a first actuating axis A11 in a first actuating direction D11. In this embodiment, the first actuating element 16 is pivotable relative to the base element 12 about the first actuating axis A11 in the first actuating direction D11 from a first rest position P11 to a second actuated position P12. The first actuating element 16 functions as a cable pull (winding) lever.

[0043] The second actuating element 18 is pivoted together with the first actuating element 16 around the second actuating axis A12 in the second actuating direction D12 with respect to the base element 12 when the first actuating element is pivoted by the driver from the first rest position P11 to the first actuated position P12 with respect to the base element 12 in the first actuating direction D11.

[0044] As can be seen in Fig. In this embodiment, the second actuating element 18 is pivotable relative to the base element 12 about a second actuating axis A12 in a second actuating direction D12. In this embodiment, the second actuating element 18 is pivotable relative to the base element 12 about the second actuating axis A12 in the second actuating direction D12 from a second rest position P21 to a second actuated position P22. The second actuating element 12 functions as a cable release lever.

[0045] The second actuating element 18 is pivoted about the second actuating axis A12 in the second actuating direction D12 with respect to the base element 12, without moving the first actuating element 16, when the second actuating element 12 is pivoted by the driver from the second rest position P21 to the second actuated position P22 with respect to the base element 12 in the second actuating direction D12.

[0046] In the present application, the term "rest position" as used herein refers to a position in which a movable part, such as the first actuating element 16 or the second actuating element 18, remains stationary in a state in which the movable part is not actuated by a user. The term "actuated position" as used herein refers to a position in which a movable part is actuated by the user in order to actuate a bicycle component, such as bicycle component BC1 or the additional bicycle component BC2.

[0047] In this embodiment, as can be seen in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. The second actuation axis A12 coincides with the first actuation axis A11. The second actuation direction D12 coincides with the first actuation direction D11. However, the second actuation axis A12 may be spaced apart from the first actuation axis A11, and the second actuation direction D12 may differ from the first actuation direction D11.

[0048] As can be seen in Fig. In this embodiment, the first actuating element 16 is pivotable about a brake pivot axis A2 relative to the base element 12 between a third rest position P31 and a third actuated position P32. The second actuating element 18 is also pivotable about the brake pivot axis A2 relative to the base element 12. The brake pivot axis A2 is different from the first actuating axis A11 and the second actuating axis A12. The second actuating element 18 pivots about the brake pivot axis A2 together with the first actuating element 16 relative to the base element 12 when the first actuating element 16 is pivoted by the driver relative to the base element 12 between the third rest position P31 and the third actuated position P32. In this embodiment, the first actuating element 16 functions as a brake lever.

[0049] The control cable C1 has a core C11 and a sheath C12. The sheath C12 is tubular. The core C11 slides inside the sheath C12. The base element 12 holds one end of the sheath C12. The additional control cable C2 has a core C21 and a sheath C22. The sheath C22 is tubular. The core C21 slides inside the sheath C22. The base element 12 holds one end of the sheath C22.

[0050] As can be seen in Fig. In section 5, the base element 12 has a first base part 20, a second base part 22, and a third base part 24. The first base part 20 is configured to be secured to the steering rod 2 ( Fig. 2) via the mounting structure 14. The second base part 22 is attached to the first base part 20 by a fastening 25. The third base part 24 is held between the first base part 20 and the second base part 22.

[0051] As can be seen in Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 of the bicycle actuation device 10 comprises a shift pivot shaft 26, a brake pivot shaft 28, a support element 29, and a front cover 30. The shift pivot shaft 26 defines the first actuation axis A11 and the second actuation axis A12. The brake pivot shaft 28 defines the brake pivot axis A2. Each of the first actuation element 16 and second actuation element 18 is pivotably mounted to the support element 29 via the shift pivot shaft 26. The first actuation element 16 is pivotable about the first actuation axis A11 with respect to the support element 29. The second actuation element 18 is pivotable about the second actuation axis A12 with respect to the support element 29.

[0052] As can be seen in Fig. 5 The support element 29 is pivotally mounted to the base element 12 via the brake pivot shaft 28. The core C21 of the additional control cable C2 is coupled to the support element 29 to actuate the additional bicycle component BC2. The front cover 30 is attached to the support element 29 with fasteners 31. The first actuating element 16 and the second actuating element 18 are pivotally mounted to the base element 12 around the brake pivot axis A2 via the support element 29 and the brake pivot shaft 28.

[0053] As can be seen in Fig. 6 The bicycle actuation device 10 has a brake preload element 34, a first shift preload element 32 and a second shift preload element 33. The first shift preload element 32 is configured to move the first actuation element 16 to the first rest position P11 ( Fig. 2) to pre-tension. The second switching pre-tensioning element 33 is configured to move the second actuating element 18 to the second rest position P21 ( Fig. 3) to pre-tension. The brake pre-tensioning element 34 is configured to move the first actuating element 16 via the support element 19 to the third rest position P31 ( Fig. 4) to preload. The first switching preload element 32 and the second switching preload element 33 are mounted on the switching pivot shaft 26. The brake preload element 34 is mounted on the brake pivot shaft 28. For example, each of the first switching preload element 32, second switching preload element 33 and brake preload element 34 is a torsion spring.

[0054] As can be seen in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 The bicycle actuation device 10 has a switching actuation unit 35, which is provided in the base element 12. As can be seen in Fig. 7 and Fig. The bicycle actuation device 10 comprises a cable control body 36, a positioning detent 38, a stop element 40, and a stop detent 42. The cable control body 36 is movable relative to the base element 12 in a first direction D21 and a second direction D22, which is different from the first direction D21. In this embodiment, the cable control body 36 is rotatable relative to the base element 12 about a principal axis A3. In this embodiment, each of the first direction D21 and the second direction D22 is defined as a circumferential direction D2 of the cable control body 36. The second direction D22 is opposite to the first direction D21.

[0055] The bicycle actuation device 10 has a support shaft 44, a locking bolt 45, a first base plate 46, a second base plate 48, and a locking nut 49. The support shaft 44 rotatably carries the cable control body 36 and the stop element 40 around the main axis A3. The first base plate 46 and the second base plate 48 are mounted on the support shaft 44. As can be seen in Fig. The support shaft 44 has a first end 44a and a second end 44b. The locking bolt 45 is attached to the first end 44a of the support shaft 44 to secure the first end 44a to the base element 12. The locking nut 49 is attached to the second end 44b of the support shaft 44 to hold the first base plate 46, the cable control body 36, the stop element 40, and the second base plate 48 between the locking nut 49 and the first end 44a. The second end 44b of the support shaft 44 is coupled to the base element 12 via a coupling element 51 and a fastening 51a.

[0056] As can be seen in Fig. 9 The cable control body 36 has a positioning part 52. The positioning part 52 has positioning teeth 52a which are configured to engage with the positioning detent 38. In this embodiment, the positioning part 52 has an outer circumference 52b. The positioning teeth 52a are provided on the outer circumference 52b of the positioning part 52. The shape of the positioning part 52 is not limited to this embodiment.

[0057] The cable control body 36 has a cable fastening part 54 to which the control cable C1 is attached. The cable control body 36 is configured to release the control cable C1 when the cable control body 36 is moved in the first direction D21. The cable control body 36 is configured to retract the control cable C1 when the cable control body 36 is moved in the second direction D22. In this embodiment, one end of the core C11 of the control cable C1 is attached to the cable fastening part 54. The cable control body 36 is configured to retract the core C11 of the control cable C1 when the cable control body 36 is moved in the second direction D22. The cable fastening part 54 is integrally rotatable with the positioning part 52 about the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12.

[0058] The positioning detent 38 is configured to engage with the positioning element 52. The positioning detent 38 is movable between a holding position P41, to stop movement of the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21, and a non-holding position P42, to allow movement of the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21. In this embodiment, the positioning detent 38 has a shape to allow the cable control body 36 to move relative to the base element 12 in the second direction 22, even when the positioning detent 38 is positioned in the holding position P41. The positioning detent 38 is pivotable relative to the base element 12 about a first pivot axis A51 between the first holding position P41 and the non-holding position P42. The first pivot axis A51 is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the main axis A3.

[0059] In this embodiment, the positioning detent 38 can be engaged with the positioning teeth 52a. The positioning detent 38 holds the cable control body 36 in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to the positioning teeth 52a. The positioning detent 38 allows the positioning part 52 to rotate around the main axis A3 in the second direction D22 and prevents the positioning part 52 from rotating in the first direction D21 when the positioning detent or pawl 38 is positioned in the holding position P41. The positioning part 52 and the positioning detent 38 provide a pawl structure that allows the cable fastening part 54 to rotate around the main axis A3 in the second direction D22 while preventing it from rotating in the first direction D21.

[0060] As can be seen in Fig. 10. The cable control body 36 has a pull part 56. The pull part 56 is coupled to the positioning part 52. The pull part 56 is integrally rotatable with the positioning part 52 and the cable fastening part 54 about a principal axis A3 with respect to the base element 12. The pull part 56 has an outer circumference 56a. The pull part 56 has pull teeth 56b, which are provided on the outer circumference 56a of the pull part 56.

[0061] In this embodiment, the positioning part 52 and the pulling part 56 are separate elements from the cable fastening part 54. However, at least one of the positioning part 52 and the pulling part 56 can be integrally formed with the cable fastening part 54 as a single, unitary element.

[0062] As can be seen in Fig. 11 the bicycle actuation device 10 has a pull lever 58, a pull lever preload element 59 ( Fig. 7), a pull detent 60, a pivot pin 62, and a pull detent preload element 64. The pull lever 58 is operatively coupled to the first actuating element 16 to transmit a pivoting movement of the first actuating element 16 in the first actuating direction D11. The pull lever 58 is pivotable about the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12. As can be seen in Fig. 7 The tension lever preloading element 59 is configured to preload the tension lever 58 to pivot in the first direction D21 with respect to the first base plate 46. In this embodiment, the tension lever preloading element 59 is a coil spring.

[0063] As can be seen in Fig. 10 and Fig. The pull detent 60 is pivotably mounted on the pull lever 58 via the pivot pin 62. The pull detent 60 pivots relative to the pull lever 58 about a pull pivot axis A4 between a pull position P51 and a non-pull position P52. The pull detent 60 is configured to engage with the pull teeth 56b to transmit the pivoting movement of the pull lever 58 to the pull part 56 when the pull detent 60 is in the pull position P51. The pull detent or pawl 60 is spaced apart from the pull teeth 56b to prevent engagement when the pull detent 60 is in the non-pull position P52. The pull detent preload element 64 is configured to preload the pull detent 60 towards the pull position P51.

[0064] The bicycle actuation device 10 has a cable tensioning element 66 which is configured to tension the cable control body 36 to rotate it in the first direction D21 with respect to the base element 12. In this embodiment, the cable tensioning element 66 is a coil spring.

[0065] As can be seen in Fig. In this embodiment, the stop element 40 is coupled to the cable control body 36 such that the cable control body 36 is movable relative to the stop element 40 in a movable range R1 when the stop detent or latch 42 is in the stop position P61. The stop element 40 is movable relative to the base element 12 and the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21 and in the second direction D22. In this embodiment, the stop element 40 is rotatable relative to the cable control body 36 about the principal axis A3 in the movable range R1. The stop element 40 is mounted on the cable control body 36. The stop element 40 is movably mounted on the cable control body 36 in the movable range R1.

[0066] The stop latch 42 is configured to engage with the stop element 40. The stop latch 42 is movable between a stop position P61, to prevent movement of the stop element 40 in the first direction D21, and a non-stop position P62, to allow movement of the stop element 40 in the first direction D21. The stop latch 42 is pivotable about the base element 12 around a second pivot axis A52 between the stop position P61 and the non-stop position P62. In this embodiment, the second pivot axis A52 coincides with the first pivot axis A51. However, the second pivot axis A52 can be spaced apart from the first pivot axis A51.

[0067] The stop element 40 has stop teeth 40a configured to engage with the stop latch 42. In this embodiment, the stop element 40 has an outer circumference 40b. The stop teeth 40a are provided on the outer circumference 40b of the stop element 40. However, the shape of the stop element 40 is not limited to this embodiment. The stop latch 42 is configured to engage with one of the stop teeth 40a.

[0068] As can be seen in Fig. 7, Fig. 8 and Fig. 12 The bicycle actuation device 10 has a first preload element 68 and a second preload element 70. The first preload element 68 is configured to preload the positioning detent 38 to the holding position P41 ( Fig. 12). The second preloading element 70 is configured to preload the positioning detent 38 to the non-holding position P62 ( Fig. 12). The second preloading element 70 configures the positioning detent 38 to position in the non-holding position P62 ( Fig. 12) In this embodiment, the first preload element 68 is a torsion spring and the second preload element 70 is a tension spring. However, the first preload element 68 and the second preload element 70 can be other preload elements.

[0069] In this embodiment, the bicycle actuation device 10 has a first pivot pin 72. The first pivot pin 72 pivotably carries the positioning detent 38 and the stop detent 42. The first pivot pin 72 is mounted on the first base plate 46 and the second base plate 48. The first preload element 68 is mounted on the first pivot pin 72. The first pivot pin 72 defines the first pivot axis A51 and the second pivot axis A52.

[0070] As can be seen in Fig. The bicycle actuation device 10 further comprises a control element 74. The control element 74 is rotatable about the main axis A3 in the second direction D22 as a result of a movement of the first actuating element 16 in the first actuating direction D11, such that the control element 74 moves the positioning detent 38 from the holding position P41 to the non-holding position P42 and the stop detent 42 from the non-stop position P62 to the stop position P61. In this embodiment, the support shaft 44 rotatably carries the control element 74. The control element 74 is rotatable with respect to the base element 12 about the main axis A3 between an initial position P71 and an actuated position P72.

[0071] As can be seen in Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows that the bicycle actuation device 10 has a control element preload element 76. The control element preload element 76 is configured to preload the control element 74 in the first direction D21. As can be seen in Fig. 7 The control element 74 is touchable with a stopper 46a of the first base plate 46. The stopper 46a positions the control element 74 in the initial position P71 ( Fig. 13) and allows the control element 74 to rotate in the second direction D22 against a preload force of the control element preload element 76.

[0072] As can be seen in Fig. 14 The bicycle actuation device 10 further comprises a transmission structure 78. The transmission structure 78 is configured to transmit a pivoting movement of the second actuation element 18 in the second actuation direction D12 to the cable control body 36 such that the cable control body 36 is rotated in the second actuation direction D12.

[0073] The transmission structure 78 has a transmission lever 80, a transmission lever preloading element 81 ( Fig. 8), a transmission detent 82, a pivot pin 84, and a transmission detent preload element 86. The transmission lever 80 is operatively coupled to the second actuating element 18 to transmit the pivoting movement of the second actuating element 18 in the second actuating direction D12. The transmission lever 80 is pivotable about the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12. As can be seen in Fig. In this embodiment, the transmission lever preloading element 81 is configured to preload the transmission lever 80 to pivot in the first direction D21 with respect to the first base plate 46. In this embodiment, the transmission lever preloading element 81 is a coil spring.

[0074] As in Fig. Figure 13 shows the transmission detent 82 pivotably coupled to the transmission lever 80 via the pivot pin 84. The transmission detent 82 pivots relative to the transmission lever 80 about a transmission pivot axis A6 between a transmission position P81 and a non-transmission position P82. The control element 74 has a stop 74a. The transmission detent 82 can be brought into engagement with the stop 74a in a state where the transmission detent 82 is positioned in the transmission position P81. The transmission detent 82 is spaced from the stop 74a to prevent engagement with the stop 74a in a state where the transmission detent 82 is positioned in the non-transmission position P82. The transmission detent biasing element 86 is configured to bias the transmission detent 82 towards the transmission position P81.

[0075] As can be seen in Fig. The transmission structure 78 has a positioning pin 88 which is attached to the transmission detent 82. The pull lever 58 has a guide section 58a. The positioning pin 88 is in contact with the guide section 58a. The transmission detent 82 is guided by the guide section 58a via the positioning pin 88 between the transmission position P81 and the non-transmission position P82 ( Fig. 13) The transmission detent 82 is guided by the guide section 58a from the transmission position P81 to the non-transmission position P82 when the second actuating element 18 is pivoted from the second rest position P21 to the second actuated position P22, while the first actuating element 16 is positioned in the first rest position P11 ( Fig. 4).

[0076] As can be seen in Fig. The bicycle actuation device 10 further comprises a limiting structure 90, which is configured to limit relative movement between the cable control body 36 and the stop element 40 within the movable range R1. The limiting structure 90 has a projection 92 and a recess 94. In this embodiment, the limiting structure 90 has projections 92 and recesses 94. The projection 92 is provided at one end of the cable control body 36 and the stop element 40. The recess 94 is provided at the other end of the cable control body 36 and the stop element 40.

[0077] In this embodiment, as can be seen in Fig. 15, the projections 92 are provided on the cable control body 36. The recesses 94 are provided on the stop element 40. However, the projections 92 can be provided on the stop element 40 and the recesses 94 can be provided on the cable control body 36.

[0078] The projections 92 have a pair of first projections 96 and a pair of second projections 98. The first projections 96 extend from the cable fastening part 54 of the cable control body 36 in an axial direction D3. The second projections 98 extend from the cable fastening part 54 of the cable control body 36 in the axial direction D3. The first projections 96 and the second projections 98 are arranged alternately in the circumferential direction D2 of the cable control body 36. The first projections 96 are opposite each other with respect to the main axis A3. The second projections 98 are opposite each other with respect to the main axis A3. In this embodiment, the first projections 96 and the second projections 98 are integrally provided with the cable fastening part 54 as a single, one-piece unitary element.However, at least one of the first projections 96 and the second projections 98 can be separate elements of the cable fastening part 54.

[0079] As can be seen in Fig. 12 and Fig. In this embodiment, the recess 94 is dimensioned such that the projections 92 are movable within the movable range R1 in the first direction D21 and the second direction D22. In this embodiment, the recesses 94 have a pair of first recesses 100 and a pair of second recesses 102. Specifically, the stop element 40 has an annular section 40c and a pair of first stops 40d and a pair of second stops 40e. The first stop 40d projects radially inward from an inner circumference of the annular section 40c of the stop element 40. The second stop 40e projects radially inward from the inner circumference of the annular element 40c. The first stop 40d and the second 40e are arranged alternately in the circumferential direction D2 of the cable control body 36. The first stop 40d are opposite each other with respect to the main axis A3. The second stoppers 40e are opposite each other with respect to the main axis A3.Each of the first return jumps 100 is defined between the first stopper 40d and the second stopper 40e. Each of the second return jumps 102 is defined between the first stopper 40d and the second stopper 40e. The first lead-ins 96 are each provided in the first return jumps 100. The second lead-ins 98 are each provided in the second return jumps 102.

[0080] As can be seen in Fig. The first rebound 100 has a circumferential distance L1, which is defined between the first stopper 40d and the second stopper 40e in the circumferential direction D2. The second rebound 102 has a circumferential distance L2, which is defined between the second stopper 40e and the first stopper 40d in the circumferential direction D2. The first projection 92 has a first circumferential width W1, which is defined in the circumferential direction D2. The second projection 92 has a second circumferential width W2, which is defined in the circumferential direction D2. The first circumferential distance L1 is greater than the second circumferential width W1. The second circumferential distance L2 is greater than the second circumferential width W2.

[0081] As can be seen in Fig. 12 and Fig. The bicycle actuation device 10 further comprises a pre-tensioning element 104, which is configured to pre-tension the stop element 40 relative to the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21. The pre-tensioning element 104 is arranged between the projection 92 and the recess 94 such that it pre-tensions the stop element 40 relative to the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21.

[0082] In this embodiment, the bicycle control device 10 further comprises preload elements 104 configured to preload the stop element 40 relative to the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21. The preload elements 104 are each arranged between the first projections 96 and the second recesses 100 to preload the stop element 40 relative to the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21. In particular, the preload elements 104 are each arranged between the first projections 96 and the second stopper 40e to preload the stop element 40 relative to the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21. The first stopper 40d is touchable with the first projection 92. The second stopper 40e is touchable with the second projection 92. The first stoppers 40d are each pressed against the first projections 96 by the preload forces of the preload elements 104.The second stoppers 40e are each pressed against the second projections 98 by the preload forces of the preload elements 104. The second stoppers 40e are each pressed against the second projections 98 by the preload forces of the preload elements 104.

[0083] As you can see Fig. 9 and Fig. The cable fastening part 54 is coupled to the positioning part 52 and is rotatable together with the positioning part 52 about the principal axis A3 with respect to the base element 12. In particular, the positioning part 52 has an annular section 52c, a pair of third stops 52d, and a pair of fourth stops 52e. The third stops 52d project radially inward from an inner circumference of the annular section of the positioning part 52. The fourth stops 52e project radially inward from the inner circumference of the annular section. The third stops 52d and the fourth stops 52e are arranged alternately in the circumferential direction D2 of the cable control body 36. The third stops 52d and the fourth stops 52e are opposite each other with respect to the principal axis A3. The positioning part 52 has a pair of third back jumps 52f and a pair of fourth back jumps 52e.Each of the third rebounds 52f is defined between the third stopper 52d and the fourth stopper 52e. Each of the fourth rebounds 52g is defined between the third stopper 52d and the fourth stopper 52e. The first projections 96 are each provided in the third rebounds 52f. The second projections 98 are each provided in the fourth rebounds 52g.

[0084] As you can see Fig. 17. The third return 52f has a third circumferential distance L3, which is defined between the third stopper 52d and the fourth stopper 52e in the circumferential direction D2. The fourth return 52g has a fourth circumferential distance L4, which is defined between the fourth stopper 52e and the third stopper 52d in the circumferential direction D2. The third circumferential distance L3 is greater than the first circumferential distance W1. The fourth circumferential distance L4 is greater than the second circumferential distance W2.

[0085] As can be seen in Fig. 9 and Fig. 15 The cable control body 36 has a pair of additional pretensioning elements 106, which are configured to pretension the positioning part 52 relative to the cable fastening part 54 in the second direction D22. The additional pretensioning elements 106 are each arranged between the first projections 96 and the third recesses 52f to pretension the positioning part 52 relative to the cable fastening part 54 in the second direction D22.

[0086] In particular, the additional pretensioning elements 106 are arranged between the first projections 96 and the fourth stops 52e such that they pretension the positioning part 52 relative to the cable fastening part 54 in the second direction D22. The additional pretensioning element 106 is compressed between the first projection 92 and the fourth stop 52e. The third stop 52d is in contact with the first projection 92. The fourth stop 52e is in contact with the second projection 92. The third stop 52d is pressed against the first projections 96 by means of the pretensioning forces of the additional pretensioning elements 106. The fourth stop 52e is pressed against the second projections 98 by means of the pretensioning forces of the additional pretensioning elements 106.

[0087] As can be seen in Fig. 10 and Fig. The pulling element 56 is coupled to the cable fastening element 54 and is rotatable together with the cable fastening element 54 about the principal axis A3 with respect to the base element 12. In particular, the pulling element 56 has an annular section 56c, a pair of fifth stops 56d, and a pair of sixth stops 56e. The fifth stops 56d project radially inward from an inner circumference of the annular section 56c of the pulling element 56. The sixth stops 56e project radially inward from the inner circumference of the annular section. The fifth stops 56d and the sixth stops 56e are arranged alternately in the circumferential direction D2 of the cable control body 36. The fifth stops 56d are opposite each other with respect to the principal axis A3. The sixth stops 56e are opposite each other with respect to the principal axis A3. The train section 56 has a pair of fifth back jumps 56f and a pair of sixth back jumps 56g.Each of the fifth rebounds 56f is defined between the fifth stopper 56d and the sixth stopper 56e. Each of the sixth rebounds 56g is defined between the fifth stopper 56d and the sixth stopper 56e. The first projections 96 are each provided in the fifth rebounds 56f. The second projections 98 are each provided in the sixth rebounds 56g.

[0088] As can be seen in Fig. 18. The fifth retraction 56f has a fifth circumferential distance L5, which is defined between the fifth stopper 56d and the sixth stopper 56e in the circumferential direction D2. The sixth retraction 56g has a sixth circumferential distance L6, which is defined between the sixth stopper 56e and the fifth stopper 56d in the circumferential direction D2. The fifth circumferential distance L5 is essentially equal to the first circumferential distance W1. The sixth circumferential distance L6 is essentially equal to the second circumferential distance W2. This means that the first projections 96 each fit into the fifth retractions 56f. The second projections 98 each fit into the sixth retractions 56g.

[0089] As can be seen in Fig. 15 The stop element 40 is provided between the positioning part 52 and the pulling part 56 in the axial direction D3. The positioning part 52 is provided between the cable fastening part 54 and the stop element 40 in the axial direction D3. Bushings 107a and 107b are provided in the positioning part 52 to rotatably support the positioning part 52. Bushings 107b and 107c are provided in the stop element 40 to rotatably support the stop element 40. Bushings 107c and 107d are provided in the pulling part 56 to rotatably support the pulling part 56. The support shaft 44 ( Fig. 6) extends through the holes of the bushings 107a to 107d. A ring 110 is provided between the positioning part 52 and the stop element 54 in the axial direction D3. A ring 112 is provided between the stop element 54 and the pull part 56 in the axial direction D3.

[0090] A cable pull (winding) actuation of the bicycle actuation device 10 is described below with reference to Fig. 19 and Fig. 20 described.

[0091] As can be seen in Fig. 19. The first actuating element 16, the second actuating element 18, the pull lever 58, and the transmission lever 80 are pivoted together around the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12 when the first actuating element 16 is pivoted by the cyclist in the first actuation direction D11 with respect to the base element 12. The pivoting movement of the pull lever 58 moves the pull detent 60 in the second direction D22 to engage one of the pull teeth 56b. This rotates the cable control body 36 around the main axis A3 in the second direction D22 to pull the core C11 of the control cable C1.

[0092] Because the pull lever 58 and the transmission lever 80 are pivoted together around the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12, the transmission detent 82 is positioned in the non-transmission position P82 by the positioning pin 88 and the guide section 58a of the pull lever 58. This prevents the pivoting movement of the second actuating element 18 from being transmitted to the control element 74. Consequently, as can be seen in Fig. 20, the positioning detent 38 and the stop detent 42 are positioned in the holding position P41 and the non-stop position P62.

[0093] As can be seen in Fig. The positioning detent 38 and the positioning teeth 52a allow the cable control body 36 to rotate around the main axis A3 in the second direction T22, preventing the cable fastening part 54 from rotating in the first direction D21. Consequently, the core C11 of the control cable C1 is pulled and positioned in one of the pull positions.

[0094] A cable release actuation of the bicycle actuation device 10 is described with reference to Fig. 13 and 21 to 23 are described below.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 21, the second actuating element 18 and the transmission lever 80 are pivoted together around the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12 when the second actuating element 18 is pivoted by the cyclist around the main axis A3 with respect to the base element 12 in the second actuation direction D12. At this time, the first actuating element 16 remains in the rest position P11 and the pull lever 58 remains in the rest position.

[0096] As can be seen in Fig. 13 The pivoting movement of the transmission lever 80 relative to the pull lever 58 moves the transmission detent 82 from the non-transmission position P82 to the transmission position P81, because the positioning pin 88 is guided towards the control element 74 through the guide section 58a. This brings the transmission detent 82 into engagement with the stop 74a of the control element 74. Consequently, the pivoting movement of the second actuating element 18 is transmitted to the control element 74 via the transmission lever 80 and the transmission detent 82, which rotates the control element 74 relative to the base element 12 in the second direction D22.

[0097] As can be seen in Fig. 21, the rotation of the control element 74, moves the stop detent 42 to the stop position P61 and moves the positioning detent 38 to the non-holding position P42. The stop detent 42 engages with the stop teeth 40a of the stop element 40 when the control element 74 moves the stop detent 42 from the holding position P41 to the non-holding position P42. The positioning detent 38 disengages from the positioning teeth 52a when the control element 54 moves the positioning detent 38 from the holding position P41 to the non-holding position P42.

[0098] As can be seen in Fig. 22 The stop detent 42 engages with the stop teeth 40a of the stop element 40 before the positioning detent 38 completely disengages from the positioning teeth 52a. This stops the rotation of the stop element 40 relative to the base element 12 in the first direction D21. The stop element 40 is coupled to the cable control body 36, so that the cable control body 36 is movable relative to the stop element 40 within the movable range R1 when the stop detent 42 is in the stop position P61. Consequently, the cable control body 36 (the cable fastening part) 54, the positioning part 52, and the tension part 56 rotate around the main axis A3 relative to the stop element 40 within the movable range R1 in the first direction D21, even when the stop element 40 stops rotating.

[0099] As can be seen in Fig. 23 The cable control body 36 stops rotating relative to the stop element 40 when the second projections 98 come into contact with the first stoppers 40d of the stop element 40. In this state, the cable control body 36 rotates relative to the base element 12 about the main axis A3 in the first direction D21 by an angle of rotation which is essentially the movable area R1 ( Fig. 22) corresponds to, from an initial state, represented in Fig. 20.

[0100] The movable area R1 ( Fig. 22) is substantially equal to or less than the rotation angle corresponding to the tooth spacing of the positioning teeth 52a. In this embodiment, for example, the movable range R1 is set within a range between approximately 50% and approximately 80% of the rotation angle corresponding to a tooth spacing of the positioning teeth 52a. Consequently, the core C11 of the control cable C1 is released (loosened) by a length L7, which substantially corresponds to the movable range R1, even when the second actuating element 18 is positioned in the second actuated position P22. The length L7 is longer compared to a conventional bicycle actuating device in which the stop element 40 is secured to the cable control body 36. Consequently, actuation is substantially completed in the bicycle component BC1 as a result of this release operation of the control cable C1.For example, in a case where the bicycle component BC1 is a derailleur, a chain guide (not shown) is essentially moved from one of two adjacent shift positions to the other as a result of the release of the control cable C1, even when the second actuating element 18 is positioned in the second actuated position P22. This means that the shifting movement of the chain guide is essentially completed in a state where the second actuating element 18 is positioned in the second actuated position P22. This improves the response speed of the bicycle actuating device 10 compared to a conventional bicycle actuating device.

[0101] Control element 74 ( Fig. 19) rotates in the first direction D21 with respect to the base element 12 when the second actuating element 18 is returned to the second rest position P21 by the cyclist. This moves the stop detent 42 from the stop position P61 to the non-stop position P62 and moves the positioning detent 38 from the non-hold position P42 to the hold position P41. The stop detent 42 disengages from the stop teeth 40a after the positioning detent 38 enters a space between adjacent two of the positioning teeth 52a. The positioning detent 38 engages with the positioning teeth 52a when the stop detent 42 disengages from the stop teeth 40a. The positioning detent 38 holds the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21 ( Fig. 20).

[0102] The bicycle actuation device 10 comprises the following features. (1) In the bicycle actuation device 10, the stop element 40 is coupled to the cable control body 36 such that the cable control body 36 is movable relative to the stop element 40 within the movable range R1 when the stop detent 42 is in the stop position P61. This allows the cable control body 36 to reach a target position or to reach this target position using the movable range R1 with limiting excess movement of the cable control body 36 relative to the stop element 40. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the response speed of the bicycle actuation device 10. (2) After the pretensioning element 104 is configured to pretension the stop element 40 in the first direction D21 with respect to the cable control body 36, it is possible to position the stop element 40 in an end position of the movable range R1 with respect to the cable control body 36 using a pretensioning force of the pretensioning element 104. (3) The cable control body 36 is configured to release the control cable C1 when the cable control body 36 is moved in the first direction D21. The cable control body 36 is configured to extend the control cable C1 when the cable control body 36 is moved in the second direction D22. Accordingly, it is possible to move the control cable C1 in the first direction D21 by a length corresponding to the movable area R1 when the stop detent 42 is in the stop position P61. This allows the control cable C1 to reach a target position or approach a target position using the movable area R1, with limiting excess movement of the cable control body 36 with respect to the stop element 40. (4) After the stop element 40 is mounted on the cable control body 36, it is possible to make the bicycle actuation device 10 compact. (5) Since the second pivot axis A52 coincides with the first pivot axis A51, it is possible to simplify a structure for pivotally supporting the positioning detent 38 and the stop detent 42. (6) The limiting structure 90 has the projection 92 and the rebate 94, making it possible to limit the relative movement between the cable control body 36 and the stop element 40 within the movable area R1 by a simple structure. (7) The pretensioning element 104 is arranged between the projection 92 and the recess 94 to pretension the stop element 40 with respect to the cable control body 36 in the first direction D21. Accordingly, it is possible to position the stop element 40 with respect to the cable control body 36 in an end position of the movable area R1, with the simple structure comprising the pretensioning element 104. (8) The first actuating element 16 is pivotable about the base element 12 around the first actuating axis A11 in the first actuating direction D11. The control element 74 is rotatable about the main axis A3 in the second direction D22 as a result of a movement of the first actuating element 16 in the first actuating direction D11, so that the control element 74 moves the positioning detent 38 from the holding position P41 to the non-holding position P42 and the stop detent 42 from the non-stop position P62 to the stop position P61. Consequently, it is possible to move the positioning detent 38 and the stop detent 42 via the first actuating element 16. (9) The second actuating element 18 is pivotable relative to the base element 12 about the second actuating axis A12 in the second actuating direction D12. The transmission structure 78 is configured to transmit a pivoting movement of the second actuating element 18 in the second actuating direction D12 to the cable control body 36 such that the cable control body 36 is rotated in the second direction D22. Accordingly, it is possible to rotate the cable control body 36 in the second direction D22 via the second actuating element 18. Second embodiment

[0103] A bicycle actuation device 210 in accordance with a second embodiment is described below with reference to Fig. 24 and Fig. 25 described. The bicycle actuation device 210 has the same configuration as the bicycle actuation device 10, except for the stop detent 42 and the second preload element 70. Accordingly, elements which have essentially the same functions as those of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and, for the sake of brevity, are not described and / or illustrated in detail here.

[0104] As can be seen in Fig. 24 and Fig. In the bicycle actuation device 210, a stop detent 242, a second preload element 270, and a second pivot pin 273 are included. The stop detent 242 has essentially the same structure as the stop detent 42 in the first embodiment. However, unlike the stop detent 42, the second pivot axis A52 is spaced apart from the first pivot axis A51. In particular, the second pivot pin 273 pivotably supports the stop detent 242. The second pivot pin 273 is mounted to the first base plate 46 and the second base plate 48. The first preload element 68 is mounted to the second pivot pin 273. The second pivot pin 273 defines the second pivot axis A52 and is spaced apart from the first pivot pin 72.

[0105] As can be seen in Fig.In this embodiment, the second preload element 270 is configured to preload the stop detent 242 towards the non-stop position P62. The second preload element 270 is configured to position the stop detent 242 in the non-stop position P62. In this embodiment, the second preload element 270 is a torsion spring. However, the second preload element 270 can be a different type of preload element.

[0106] With the bicycle actuation device 210, it is possible to achieve essentially the same effects as with the bicycle actuation device 10 in accordance with the first embodiment.

[0107] Furthermore, after the second pivot axis A52 is spaced apart from the first pivot axis A51, it is possible to arrange the first pivot axis A51 and the second pivot axis A52 in different positions, which increases the degree of freedom in the design of the bicycle actuation device 210.

[0108] The person skilled in the art of bicycle technology will be aware from the present disclosure that the structures of the above embodiments can be combined at least partially.

[0109] The term "encompass" and its derivatives, as used herein, are to be understood as open terms that specify the presence of the mentioned features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unmentioned features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps. The foregoing also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "exhibit," "with," "have," and their derivatives.

[0110] The terms “part”, “section”, “section”, “link” or “element”, when used in the singular, have the plural meaning of a single part or a multitude of parts.

[0111] The ordinal numbers in terms such as "first," "second," and the like, as used in the preceding application, are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as sequence numbers. Furthermore, for example, the term "first element" does not imply the existence of a "second element," and the term "second element" does not imply the existence of a "first element."

[0112] The term “pair of” as used herein can include the configuration in which the pair of elements have different shapes or structures from each other, in addition to the configuration in which the pair of elements have the same shapes or structures.

[0113] Finally, the magnitude terms, such as "essentially", "by" and "approximately", as used herein, signify a reasonable amount of deviation of the modified term so that the final result is not significantly altered.

[0114] It is evident that numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It should therefore be understood that the implementation in the scope of the appended claims may differ from that described here.

Claims

[1] Bicycle operating device comprising: a basic element (12); a cable control body (36) movable with respect to the base element (12) in a first direction (D21) and a second direction (D22) which is different from the first direction (D21), wherein the cable control body (36) has a positioning part (52); a positioning detent (38) configured to engage with the positioning part (52), wherein the positioning detent (38) is movable between a holding position (P41) to stop movement of the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21) and a non-holding position (P42) to allow movement of the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21); a stop element (40), movable with respect to the base element (12) and the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21) and in the second direction (D22); and a stop detent (42) configured to engage with the stop element (40), wherein the stop detent (42) is movable between a stop position (P61) to stop movement of the stop element (40) in the first direction (D21), and a non-stop position (P62) to allow movement of the stop element (40) in the first direction (D21), wherein the stop element (40) is coupled to the cable control body (36) so that the cable control body (36) is movable in relation to the stop element (40) in a movable range (R1) when the stop detent (42) is / is arranged in the stop position (P61). [2] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a pretensioning element (104) configured to pretension the stop element (40) in relation to the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21). [3] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second direction (D22) is opposite to the first direction (D21), the cable control body (36) has a cable fastening part (54) to which a control cable (C1) is attached, and the cable control body (36) is configured to release the control cable (C1) when the cable control body (36) is moved / is moved in the first direction (D21), and the cable control body (36) is configured to pull the control cable (C1) when the cable control body (36) is moved / is moved in the second direction (D22). [4] Bicycle actuation device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cable control body (36) is rotatable in relation to the base element (12) about a principal axis (A3). [5] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 4, in which the stop element (40) is rotatable in relation to the cable control body (36) around the main axis (A3) within the movable area (R1), in particular the stop element (40) is movably mounted within the movable area (R1) on the cable control body (36). [6] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 5, further comprising: a limiting structure (90) configured to limit a relative movement between the cable control body (36) and the stop element (40) within the movable area (R1). [7] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 6, wherein the limiting structure (90) has a projection (92) provided on one of the cable control body (36) and the stop element (40), and a return (94) provided on the other by the cable control body (36) and the stop element (40), wherein the return (94) is dimensioned such that the projection (92) is movable within the movable area (R1) in the first direction (D21) and the second direction (D22). [8] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 7, further comprising: a pretensioning element (104) arranged between the projection (92) and the recess (94) to pretension the stop element (40) in relation to the cable control body (36) in the first direction (D21). [9] Bicycle actuation device according to any one of claims 4 to 8, further comprising: a first actuating element (16), pivotable with respect to the base element (12) about a first actuating axis (A11) in a first actuating direction (D11); and a control element (74), rotatable about the main axis (A3) in the second direction (D22) as a result of a movement of the first actuating element (16) in the first actuating direction (D11), such that the control element (74) moves the positioning detent (38) from the holding position (P41) to the non-holding position (P42) and moves the stop detent (42) from the non-stop position (P62) to the stop position (P61). [10] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 9, further comprising: a second actuating element (18), pivotable about the base element (12) around a second actuating axis (A12) in a second actuating direction (D12); and a transmission structure (78), configured to transmit a pivoting movement of the second actuating element (18) in the second actuating direction (D12) to the cable control body (36) such that the cable control body (36) is rotated in the second direction (D22). [11] Bicycle actuation device according to one of claims 1 to 10, in which the positioning detent (38) is pivotable in relation to the base element (12) about a first pivot axis (A51) between the holding position (P41) and the non-holding position (P42), and the stop latch (42) is pivotable about the base element (12) around a second pivot axis (A52) between the stop position (P61) and the non-stop position (P62). [12] Bicycle actuation device according to claim 11, wherein the second pivot axis (A52) either coincides with the first pivot axis (A51) or is spaced apart from the first pivot axis (A51). [13] Bicycle actuation device according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the positioning part (52) has positioning teeth (52a) configured to engage with the positioning detent (38), in particular the positioning teeth (52a) being provided on an outer circumference (52b) of the positioning part (52). [14] Bicycle actuation device according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the stop element (40) has stop teeth (40a) configured to engage with the stop detent (42), in particular the stop element (40) has an outer circumference (40b) and wherein the stop teeth (40a) are provided on the outer circumference (40b) of the stop element (40). [15] Bicycle actuation device according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the cable control body (36) has a pull part.

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