Actuating system and electrical switching device for a human-powered vehicle

Abstract

Electrical switching or switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) for a human-powered vehicle (10), comprising: an electrical switch or switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) configured to generate a signal (SG; SG2; SG3; SG41; SG42) in response to a user input (U1; U2; U3; U41; U42), wherein the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) is at least partially located outside a handlebar (BB2); a wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) which is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal to actuate an electrical component (FD; RD), wherein the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) is provided in an interior (BB22) of the handlebars (BB2); a power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8), electrically coupled to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7), wherein the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) is configured to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7), wherein the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) and the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) are separate from the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) and are arranged at different positions from the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6); an electrical cable (EC1; EC2; EC3; EC5; EC6; EC7) that is configured to electrically connect the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7); and a connecting part (CP11; CP12; CP13; CP21; CP22; CP23) which is electrically connected to the electrical cable (EC1; EC2; EC3; EC5; EC6; EC7), wherein the connecting part (CP11; CP12; CP13; CP21; CP22; CP23) is configured to electrically and detachably connect the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7).

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED REGISTRATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority over US patent application 15 / 983,099, filed on May 18, 2018, and US patent application 16 / 368,786, filed on March 28, 2019. The entire disclosure of US patent application 15 / 983,099 and US patent application 16 / 368,786 is hereby incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AREA OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to an actuation system and an electrical switching device for a human-powered vehicle. BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION

[0003] US 2017 / 0050701A1 discloses a bicycle control system. The bicycle control system includes a control mechanism for generating a control signal to control a bicycle component.

[0004] US 2008 / 0168856A1 describes a bicycle brake and shift device comprising a mounting bracket designed for mounting on a bicycle handlebar.

[0005] US 2014 / 00214285A1 describes a control device that can be worn by a cyclist, wherein the control device includes at least one control sensor that generates input signals when actuated.

[0006] US 2009 / 0315692A1 describes a wireless bicycle communication device comprising a mount, an electronic switch, an antenna, wiring, and a radio communication unit.

[0007] US 2017 / 0 080 993 A1 describes a control unit for a bicycle, which is located on the handlebars of the bicycle and serves for the wireless control of at least one electronic, electrical, electromechanical or electrohydraulic component of the bicycle. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an electrical switching device for a human-powered vehicle comprises an electrical switching unit, a wireless communicator, a power source, an electrical cable, and a connecting element. The electrical switching unit is configured to generate a signal in response to user input. The electrical switching unit is located at least partially outside the handlebars. The wireless communicator is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal for actuating an electrical component, and the wireless communicator is located within the interior of the handlebars.The power source is electrically coupled to the wireless communicator, and the power source is configured to supply the wireless communicator with electrical power. The power source and the wireless communicator are separate from the electrical switching unit and located at different positions from the electrical switching unit. The electrical cable is configured to electrically connect the electrical switching unit to the wireless communicator. The connecting element(s) are electrically connected to the electrical cable and are configured to electrically and detachably connect the electrical switching unit to the wireless communicator.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present invention, an actuation system for a human-powered vehicle comprises the previously described electrical switching device and an electrical component which is configured to be controlled in response to a control signal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] A more complete understanding of the invention and many of its associated advantages will be easily obtained by referring to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Fig. Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a human-powered vehicle equipped with an actuation system according to a first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the in Fig. 1 depicted human-powered vehicle. Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the actuation system, which includes an electrical switching device according to the first embodiment. Fig. 4 is a block diagram of the in Fig. 1 depicted human-powered vehicle. Fig. 5 is a side elevation view of the in Fig. 3 shown electrical switching device. Fig. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical switching device along line VI-VI of Fig. 5. Fig. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical switching device along line VII-VII of Fig. 6. Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a second embodiment. Fig. 9 is a block diagram of the in Fig. 8 depicted human-powered vehicles. Fig. Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a third embodiment. Fig. 11 is a block diagram of the in Fig. 10 depicted human-powered vehicles. Fig. Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a fourth embodiment. Fig. 13 is a block diagram of the in Fig. 12 depicted human-powered vehicles. Fig. Figure 14 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a first modification of the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 15 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a second modification of the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 16 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a second modification of the second embodiment. Fig. Figure 17 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a second modification of the third embodiment. Fig. Figure 18 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a second modification of the fourth embodiment. Fig. Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a third modification of the first embodiment. Fig. Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a third modification of the second embodiment. Fig. Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a third modification of the third embodiment. Fig. Figure 22 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which includes an actuation system according to a third modification of the fourth embodiment. Fig. Figure 23 is a side elevation view of an actuating device of an actuating system according to a fifth modification of the third and fourth embodiments. Fig. Figure 24 is a side elevation view of an actuating device of an actuating system according to a fifth modification of the third and fourth embodiments. Fig. Figure 25 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle, which is equipped with an actuation system according to a fifth embodiment. Fig. 26 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle that is connected to the one in Fig. The operating system shown in section 25 is provided. Fig. 27 is a perspective view of the in Fig. 25 Actuating system shown with a handlebar. Fig. Figure 28 is a perspective view of the actuation system after a modification of the fifth embodiment. Fig. Figure 29 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle equipped with the actuation system according to a further modification of the fifth embodiment. Fig. Figure 30 is a schematic diagram of the human-powered vehicle equipped with the actuation system according to other modifications of the fifth embodiment. Fig. Figure 31 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle equipped with the actuation system according to a further modification of the fifth embodiment. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION FORMS

[0011] The embodiment(s) will now be described with reference to the attached drawings, where identical reference numerals in the different drawings denote corresponding or identical elements. First embodiment

[0012] Initially referring to Fig. 1, a human-powered vehicle 10 comprises an actuation system 12 according to a first embodiment. The human-powered vehicle 10 is a vehicle for travel by means of a propulsion force that includes at least the human power of a driver operating the human-powered vehicle 10. The human-powered vehicle 10 has any number of wheels. For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 has either one, two, three, four, five, or more wheels. In this embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 10 is smaller than that of a four-wheeled automobile, but the human-powered vehicle 10 can be of any size. For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 can be larger than the four-wheeled automobile.

[0013] In this embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 10 includes a bicycle. However, the human-powered vehicle 10 can also include other vehicles, such as a tricycle and a scooter. While the human-powered vehicle 10 is depicted as a racing bicycle, the actuation system 12 can apply to mountain bikes or any type of bicycle, if the actuation system 12 is intended for a bicycle.

[0014] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises a bicycle body BB, a saddle 2, a crank assembly 4, a rear sprocket 5, an actuating device 6, an actuating device 7, an electrical component FD, and an electrical component RD. The bicycle body BB includes a bicycle frame BB1 ​​and a handlebar BB2. The crank assembly 4 includes a front sprocket 4A, a right crank arm 4B, and a left crank arm 4C. A chain C engages with the front sprocket 4A and the rear sprocket 5.

[0015] Actuating device 6 is connected to a rear brake device B1 via an actuating transmission element, such as a mechanical cable or a hydraulic hose, to actuate the rear brake device B1. Actuating device 7 is connected to a front brake device B2 via an actuating transmission element, such as a mechanical cable or a hydraulic hose, to actuate the front brake device B2.

[0016] Actuating device 6 is configured to actuate electrical component FD. Actuating device 7 is configured to actuate electrical component RD. Electrical component FD is configured to move chain C between several forward gear positions of the front multi-sprocket 4A in response to actuation of actuating device 6. Electrical component RD is configured to move chain C between several rear gear positions of the rear multi-sprocket 5 in response to actuation of actuating device 7.

[0017] In the present application, the following directional terms “front”, “back”, “forward”, “backward”, “left”, “right”, “across”, “upward”, and “downward”, as well as all other similar directional terms, refer to those directions determined based on a user (e.g., a rider) sitting on the saddle 2 of the human-powered vehicle 10, facing the handlebars BB2. Accordingly, these terms, as used to describe components of the human-powered vehicle 10, should be interpreted relative to the human-powered vehicle 10 equipped with the components, as used in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

[0018] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the human-powered vehicle 10 contains a power source PS and an electrical communication path PT. The power source PS is electrically connected to the actuating device 6, the actuating device 7, the electrical component FD, and the electrical component RD via the electrical communication path PT in order to supply the actuating device 6, the actuating device 7, the electrical component FD, and the electrical component RD with electrical energy via the electrical communication path PT.

[0019] The PS power source contains a battery holder PS1 and a battery PS2. The battery holder PS1 is attached to the bicycle frame BB1 ​​( Fig. 1) Mounted and configured to removably receive battery PS2. Battery PS2 is electrically connected to battery holder PS1 in a state where battery PS2 is mounted to battery holder PS1. Examples of battery PS2 include a primary battery (e.g., a dry cell battery) and a secondary battery (e.g., a rechargeable battery, such as a rechargeable lithium-ion battery).

[0020] The electrical communication path PT includes connection points J1 and J2 and cables C1 to C6 (first through sixth). Actuators 6 and 7 are electrically connected to battery holder PS1 and electrical components FD and RD via the electrical communication path PT. The electrical communication path PT contains a ground wire and a power wire. Electrical energy is supplied from battery PS2 to actuators 6 and 7, as well as electrical components FD and RD, via the power wire.

[0021] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the actuation system 12 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises an electrical switch or switching device ES1 and the actuating device 7. In this embodiment, the actuation system 12 further comprises an additional electrical switch or switching device ES2 and an additional electrical switch or switching device ES3. Each of the additional electrical switching devices ES2 and ES3 has essentially the same structure as the electrical switching device ES1. However, at least one of the additional electrical switching devices ES2 and ES3 may have a different structure than the electrical switching device ES1. At least one of the additional electrical switching devices ES2 and ES3 may be omitted from the actuation system 12.

[0022] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the electrical switching device ES1 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises an electrical switching unit SW1. The electrical switching unit SW1 is configured to generate a signal SG1 in response to a user input U1. In this embodiment, the electrical switching unit SW1 includes a normally open switch. However, the electrical switching unit SW1 is not limited to this embodiment.

[0023] The electrical switching device ES1 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises a connecting part CP11. The electrical switching device ES1 further comprises an electrical cable EC1, which is configured to electrically connect the electrical switching unit SW1 to the actuating device 7. The electrical cable EC1 extends from the electrical switch SW1. The electrical switching device ES1 further comprises a connector CN1, which is provided at one end of the electrical cable EC1 for detachable connection to the actuating device 7.

[0024] The connecting element CP11 is provided on at least one of the electrical switching unit SW1, the electrical cable EC1, and the connector CN1. In this embodiment, the connecting element CP11 is provided on the electrical switching unit SW1 to electrically connect the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the electrical switching device ES1. However, the connecting element CP11 can also be provided on another element, such as the electrical cable EC1 and the connector CN1. The connecting element CP11 can also be referred to as the first connecting element CP11.

[0025] The electrical switching device ES 1 further comprises a second connecting part CP12 and a third connecting part CP13. The second connecting part CP12 is provided on the electrical cable EC1 to electrically connect another electrical device to the electrical switching device ES1. The third connecting part CP13 is provided on the connector CN1 to electrically connect another electrical device to the electrical switching device ES1. Each of the second connecting part CP12 and the third connecting part CP13 has essentially the same construction as the first connecting part CP11. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here.

[0026] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the additional electrical switching device ES2 comprises an additional electrical switching unit SW2, an additional connecting part CP21, an additional electrical cable EC2, and an additional connector CN2. The additional electrical switching unit SW2 is configured to generate an additional signal SG2 in response to an additional user input U2. In this embodiment, the additional electrical switching unit SW2 includes a normally open switch. However, the additional electrical switching unit SW2 is not limited to this embodiment.

[0027] The additional electrical cable EC2 is designed to electrically connect the additional electrical switching unit SW2 to another electrical device, such as the electrical switching device ES1 or the actuating device 7. The additional electrical cable EC2 extends from the additional electrical switching unit SW2. The additional connector CN2 is provided at one end of the additional electrical cable EC2 for detachable connection to another electrical device, such as the electrical switching device ES1 or the actuating device 7.

[0028] The additional connecting element CP21 is provided on at least one of the additional electrical switching unit SW2, the additional electrical cable EC2, and the additional connector CN2. In this embodiment, the additional connecting element CP21 is provided on the additional electrical switching unit SW2 to electrically connect another electrical device to the additional electrical switching unit ES2. However, the additional connecting element CP21 can be provided on a different element, such as the additional electrical cable EC2 and the additional connector CN2. The additional connecting element CP21 can also be referred to as the first additional connecting element CP21.

[0029] The additional electrical switching device ES2 further comprises a second additional connecting part CP22 and a third additional connecting part CP23. The second additional connecting part CP22 is provided on the additional electrical cable EC2 to electrically connect another electrical device to the additional electrical switching device ES2. The third additional connecting part CP23 is provided on the additional connector CN2 to electrically connect another electrical device to the additional electrical switching device ES2. The second additional connecting part CP22 is electrically connected to the additional electrical cable EC2. The third additional connecting part CP23 is electrically connected to the additional connector CN2.Each of the second additional connector CP22 and the third additional connector CP23 has essentially the same construction as the first additional connector CP21. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the additional electrical switching device ES3 comprises an additional electrical switching unit SW3, an additional connecting part CP31, an additional electrical cable EC3, and an additional connector CN3. The additional electrical switching unit SW3 is configured to generate an additional signal SG3 in response to an additional user input U3. In this embodiment, the additional electrical switching unit SW3 includes a normally open switch. However, the additional electrical switching unit SW3 is not limited to this embodiment.

[0031] The additional electrical cable EC3 is designed to electrically connect the additional electrical switching unit SW3 to another electrical device, such as the electrical switching device ES1 and the actuating device 7. The additional electrical cable EC3 extends from the additional electrical switching unit SW3. The additional connector CN3 is provided at one end of the additional electrical cable EC3 to allow for detachable connection to the other electrical device, such as the electrical switching device ES1 and the actuating device 7.

[0032] The additional connecting part CP31 is provided on at least one of the additional electrical switching unit SW3, the additional electrical cable EC3, and the additional connector CN3. In this embodiment, the additional connecting part CP31 is provided on the additional electrical switching unit SW3 to electrically connect another electrical device to the additional electrical switching device ES3. However, the additional connecting part CP31 can be provided on a different element, such as the additional electrical cable EC3 and the additional connector CN3. The additional connecting part CP31 can also be referred to as the first additional connecting part CP31.

[0033] The additional electrical switching device ES3 further comprises a second additional connecting part CP32 and a third additional connecting part CP33. The second additional connecting part CP32 is provided on the additional electrical cable EC3 to electrically connect another electrical device to the additional electrical switching device ES3. The third additional connecting part CP33 is provided on the additional connector CN3 to electrically connect another electrical device to the additional electrical switching device ES3. The second additional connecting part CP32 is electrically connected to the additional electrical cable EC3. The third additional connecting part CP33 is electrically connected to the additional connector CN3.Each of the second additional connector CP32 and the third additional connector CP33 has essentially the same construction as the first additional connector CP31. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here.

[0034] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the electrical switching device ES1 is configured to selectively transmit the signal SG1 from the electrical switching unit SW1 and the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD. The electrical cable EC1 transmits the additional signal SG3 from the additional electrical switching device ES3 to the actuating device 7. In this embodiment, the actuating device 7 is configured to actuate the electrical component RD in response to the signal SG1 and the additional signal SG2. The actuating device 7 is configured to actuate the electrical component RD in response to each of the signals SG1, SG2, and SG3.Thus, each of the electrical switching unit SW1, the additional electrical switching unit SW2 and the additional electrical switching unit SW2 is a satellite switch that is provided separately from the actuating device 7.

[0035] Signal SG1 is configured to actuate electrical component RD. For example, signal SG1 contains an upshift control signal. Each of the additional signals SG2 and SG3 also contains the upshift control signal. Actuating device 7 is configured to actuate electrical component RD to upshift in response to each of signal SG1, additional signal SG2, and additional signal SG3. However, signal SG1 and additional signals SG2 and SG3 are not limited to the upshift control signal. For example, signal SG1 and additional signals SG2 and SG3 may contain a different signal, such as a downshift control signal, a seatpost control signal, or a suspension control signal.

[0036] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the connecting part CP11 is configured to electrically and detachably connect the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the electrical switching device ES1. In this embodiment, the connecting part CP11 includes a cable connection terminal CP11A to which the additional electrical cable EC2 is detachably coupled. The connecting part CP11 is configured to be coupled to the additional electrical cable EC2 of the additional electrical switching device ES2. The additional electrical switching device ES2 can be detached from the connecting part CP11 without significant damage. The additional connector CN2 is electrically and detachably connected to the connecting part CP11. The additional connector CN2 can be detached from the connecting part CP11 without significant damage. However, the connecting part CP11 can be configured to be permanently detached from the additional electrical switching device ES2.In such an embodiment, the cable connection terminal CP11A can be omitted from the connection part CP11. The connection part CP11 can be omitted from the electrical switching device ES1. The connection part CP11 can be coupled to the additional electrical switching device ES3 or other electrical devices.

[0037] The second connecting part CP12 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the additional electrical switching device ES2 or ES3) to the electrical switching device ES1. In this embodiment, the second connecting part CP12 includes a second cable connection terminal CP12A to which another electrical device is detachably coupled. However, the second connecting part CP12 can be configured to be permanently connected to another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the second cable connection terminal CP12A can be omitted from the second connecting part CP12. The second connecting part CP12 can also be omitted from the electrical switching device ES1.

[0038] The third connection part CP13 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the additional electrical switching device ES2 or ES3) to the electrical switching device ES1. In this embodiment, the third connection part CP13 includes a third cable connection terminal CP13A to which another electrical device is detachably coupled. However, the third connection part CP13 can be configured to be permanently connected to another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the third cable connection terminal CP13A can be omitted from the third connection part CP13. The third connection part CP13 can also be omitted from the electrical switching device ES1.

[0039] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the additional connecting part CP21 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the electrical switching device ES1 or the additional electrical switching device ES3) to the additional electrical switching device ES2. In this embodiment, the additional connecting part CP21 includes an additional cable connection terminal CP21A to which another electrical cable is detachably coupled. The additional connecting part CP21 is configured to be coupled to another electrical cable of another electrical device. Another connector is electrically and detachably connected to the additional connecting part CP21. This other connector can be detached from the additional connecting part CP21 without significant damage.However, the additional connecting part CP21 can be configured so that it cannot be detached from another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the additional cable connection terminal CP21A can be omitted from the additional connecting part CP21. The additional connecting part CP21 can also be omitted from the additional electrical switching device ES2.

[0040] The second additional connection part CP22 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the electrical switching device ES1 or the additional electrical switching device ES3) to the additional electrical switching device ES2. In this embodiment, the second additional connection part CP22 includes a second additional cable connection terminal CP22A to which another electrical device is detachably coupled. However, the second additional connection part CP22 can be configured to be permanently connected to another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the second additional cable connection terminal CP22A can be omitted from the second additional connection part CP22. The second additional connection part CP22 can also be omitted from the additional electrical switching device ES2.

[0041] The third additional connection part CP23 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the electrical switching device ES1 or the additional electrical switching device ES3) to the additional electrical switching device ES2. In this embodiment, the third additional connection part CP23 includes a third additional cable connection terminal CP23A, to which another electrical device is detachably coupled. However, the third additional connection part CP23 can be configured to be permanently connected to another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the third additional cable connection terminal CP23A can be omitted from the third additional connection part CP23. The third additional connection part CP23 can also be omitted from the additional electrical switching device ES2.

[0042] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the additional connecting part CP31 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the electrical switching device ES1 or the additional electrical switching device ES2) to the additional electrical switching device ES3. In this embodiment, the additional connecting part CP31 includes an additional cable connection terminal CP31A to which another electrical cable is detachably coupled. The additional connecting part CP31 is configured to be coupled to another electrical cable of another electrical device. Another connector is electrically and detachably connected to the additional connecting part CP31. Another connector can be detached from the additional connecting part CP31 without significant damage. However, the additional connecting part CP31 can be configured to be permanently detached from another electrical device.In such an embodiment, the additional cable connection CP31A can be omitted from the additional connection part CP31. The additional connection part CP31 can be omitted from the additional electrical switching device ES3.

[0043] The second additional connection part CP32 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the electrical switching device ES1 or the additional electrical switching device ES2) to the additional electrical switching device ES3. In this embodiment, the second additional connection part CP32 includes a second additional cable connection terminal CP32A to which another electrical device is detachably coupled. However, the second additional connection part CP32 can be configured to be permanently connected to another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the second additional cable connection terminal CP32A can be omitted from the second additional connection part CP32. The second additional connection part CP32 can also be omitted from the additional electrical switching device ES3.

[0044] The third additional connection part CP33 is configured to electrically and detachably connect another electrical device (e.g., the electrical switching device ES1 or the additional electrical switching device ES2) to the additional electrical switching device ES3. In this embodiment, the third additional connection part CP33 includes a third additional cable connection terminal CP33A, to which another electrical device is detachably coupled. However, the third additional connection part CP33 can be configured to be permanently connected to another electrical device. In such an embodiment, the third additional cable connection terminal CP33A can be omitted from the third additional connection part CP33. The third additional connection part CP33 can also be omitted from the additional electrical switching device ES3.

[0045] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the electrical switching unit SW1 is configured to be electrically connected to the connecting part CP11 and the electrical cable EC1. The connecting part CP11 is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical cable EC1. In this embodiment, the electrical switching device ES1 comprises a printed circuit board CB1. The electrical switching unit SW1 is electrically mounted on the printed circuit board CB1. Each of the connecting part CP11 and the electrical cable EC1 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board CB1. The printed circuit board CB1 contains a conductor CB11. The electrical switching unit SW1, the connecting part CP11, and the electrical cable EC1 are electrically connected to each other via the conductor CB11 of the printed circuit board CB1. The electrical cable EC1 is electrically connected to the connector CN1.Thus, in a state where the electrical switching device ES1 is electrically connected to the actuating device 7, the electrical cable EC1 and the connector CN1 transmit the signal SG1 from the electrical switching unit SW1 to the actuating device 7.

[0046] The electrical cable EC1 is electrically connected to the additional electrical switching device ES2 to transmit the additional signal SG2 to the actuating device 7. In this embodiment, the additional electrical switching device ES2 comprises an additional circuit board CB2. The additional electrical switching unit SW2 is electrically mounted on the additional circuit board CB2. Each of the additional connecting part CP21 and the additional electrical cable EC2 is electrically connected to the additional circuit board CB2. The additional circuit board CB2 contains an additional conductor CB21. The additional electrical switching unit SW2, the additional connecting part CP21, and the additional electrical cable EC2 are electrically connected to each other via the additional conductor CB21 of the additional circuit board CB2. The additional electrical cable EC2 is electrically connected to the additional connector CN2.Thus, when the additional connector CN2 is coupled to the cable connection terminal CP11A of the connecting part CP11, the additional electrical cable EC2 and the additional connector CN2 transmit the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching unit SW2 to the electrical switching device ES1. Specifically, when the additional connector CN2 is coupled to the cable connection terminal CP11A of the connecting part CP11, the connecting part CP11, the electrical cable EC1, and the connector CN1 transmit the additional signal SG2 to the actuating device 7.

[0047] The electrical cable EC1 is electrically connected to the additional electrical switching device ES3 to transmit the additional signal SG3 to the actuating device 7. In this embodiment, the additional electrical switching device ES3 comprises an additional circuit board CB3. The additional electrical switching unit SW3 is electrically mounted on the additional circuit board CB3. Each of the additional connecting part CP31 and the additional electrical cable EC3 is electrically connected to the additional circuit board CB3. The additional circuit board CB3 contains an additional conductor CB31. The additional electrical switching unit SW3, the additional connecting part CP31, and the additional electrical cable EC3 are electrically connected to each other via the additional conductor CB31 of the additional circuit board CB3. The additional electrical cable EC3 is electrically connected to the additional connector CN3.Thus, when the additional connector CN3 is coupled to the third cable connection terminal CP13A of the third connection part CP13, the additional electrical cable EC3 and the additional connector CN3 transmit the additional signal SG3 from the additional electrical switching unit SW3 to the electrical cable EC1 of the electrical switching device ES1. Specifically, when the additional connector CN3 is coupled to the third cable connection terminal CP13A of the third connection part CP13, the third connection part CP13, the electrical cable EC1, and the connector CN1 transmit the additional signal SG3 to the actuating device 7.

[0048] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the electrical switching device ES1 further comprises a base structure 14, a mounting structure 16, a push button 18, and a push button cover 20. The mounting structure 16 is designed to couple the base structure 14 to the bicycle body BB. The connecting part CP11 is mounted on the base structure 14. The electrical cable EC1 extends from the base structure 14 to a side of the connecting part CP11 opposite the base structure 14.

[0049] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 6, the assembly structure 16 extends from the base structure 14. The assembly structure 16 includes a first arm 16A and a second arm 16B. The first arm 16A and the second arm 16B extend from the base structure 14 to couple the base structure 14 to a tubular part such as the bicycle frame BB1 ​​or the handlebar BB2 of the bicycle body BB. Each of the first arm 16A and the second arm 16B has a curved shape.

[0050] The assembly structure 16 comprises an intermediate part 16C and a contact part 16D. The intermediate part 16C is attached to the first arm 16A and the second arm 16B by a fastening structure, such as an adhesive. The contact part 16D is attached to the intermediate part 16C by a fastening structure, such as an adhesive. Each of the intermediate part 16C and the contact part 16D has a curved shape.

[0051] The electrical switching device ES1 further comprises a support plate 21. The support plate 21 is provided between the base structure 14 and the intermediate part 16C. The circuit board CB1 is provided between the electrical switching unit SW1 and the support plate 21.

[0052] The push button 18 is movably coupled to the base structure 14. The push button 18 can be contacted by the electrical switching unit SW1. The push button 18 is movable relative to the base structure 14 from a rest position P11 to an actuated position P12. In its rest state, where the push button 18 is in the rest position P11, the push button 18 is spaced away from the electrical switching unit SW1. In its actuated state, where the push button 18 is in the actuated position P12, the push button 18 is in contact with the electrical switching unit SW1. Thus, the electrical switching unit SW1 is switched off to prevent the generation of signal SG1 in the rest state. The electrical switching unit SW1 is switched on to generate signal SG1 in the actuated state.

[0053] The electrical switching device ES1 further comprises a locking ring 22 and a flexible flange 23. The locking ring 22 couples the push button 18 to the base structure 14, enabling it to move relative to the base structure 14 from the rest position P11 to the actuated position P12. The locking ring 22 is attached to the base structure 14. The push button 18 is column-shaped and extends through an opening 22A in the locking ring 22. The push button 18 is movable relative to the base structure 14 from the rest position P11 to the actuated position P12 in a direction of movement D1. The flexible flange 23 is ring-shaped and extends radially outward from the push button 18. The flexible flange 23 is deformable in the direction of movement D1. The flexible flange 23 is attached to the base structure 14 to allow the push button 18 to move.The flexible flange 23 is positioned between the locking ring 22 and the base structure 14. The locking ring 22 and the base structure 14 hold the flexible flange 23 in place.

[0054] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the push button cover 20 is attached to one end of the push button 18. The push button cover 20 is pivotally coupled to the base structure 14 about a pivot axis A1. The push button cover 20 can pivot relative to the base structure 14 from a starting position P21 to an actuated position P22. The starting position P21 of the push button cover 20 corresponds to the rest position P11 of the push button 18. The actuated position P22 of the push button cover 20 corresponds to the actuated position P12 of the push button 18.

[0055] The electrical switching unit SW1 is electrically mounted on the circuit board CB1. The circuit board CB1 is attached to the base structure 14. The electrical switching unit SW1 is switched on to generate the signal SG1 while the user presses the push button cover 20 from the initial position P21 towards the actuated position P22. The elastic force of the flexible flange 23 of the push button 18 returns the push button 18 and the push button cover 20 to the rest position P11 and the initial position P21, respectively, when the user releases the actuating force on the push button cover 20. The electrical switching unit SW1 is switched off to prevent the generation of the signal SG1 while the user is not pressing the push button cover 20.

[0056] In this embodiment, the additional electrical switching devices ES2 and ES3 have essentially the same structure as the electrical switching device ES1. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here. The structure (e.g., shape and / or arrangement of each element) of both the electrical switching device ES1 and the additional electrical switching devices ES2 and ES3 is not limited to the details in the Fig. The structure shown in sections 5 to 7 is limited. The electrical switching device ES1 and the additional electrical switching devices ES2 and ES3 may have a different structure than the one shown in the figures. Fig. 5 to 7 are shown.

[0057] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, the actuating device 7 comprises a base element 7A and an actuating element 7B. The actuating element 7B is pivotably coupled to the base element 7A to actuate the front brake device B2 ( Fig. 1) to actuate. The actuating device 7 further comprises a first electrical switch SW41 and a second electrical switch SW42. In this embodiment, the first electrical switch SW41 and the second electrical switch SW42 are provided on the actuating element 7B. However, the first electrical switch SW41 and the second electrical switch SW42 can also be provided on other elements, such as the base element 7A. While in this embodiment the first electrical switch SW41 and the second electrical switch SW42 each have a normally open switch, other types of switches can apply to both the first electrical switch SW41 and the second electrical switch SW42.

[0058] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the first electrical switch, SW41, is configured to generate a first actuation signal, SG41, in response to a first user input, U41. The second electrical switch, SW42, is configured to generate a second actuation signal, SG42, in response to a second user input, U42. The electrical component, RD, moves the chain, C, between several rear gear positions of the rear sprocket, 5, in response to the first actuation signal, SG41, and the second actuation signal, SG42.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first actuation signal SG41 contains an upshift actuation signal and the second actuation signal SG42 contains a downshift actuation signal. However, the first actuation signal SG41 and the second actuation signal SG42 are not limited to the shifting and switching actuation signals, respectively. For example, the first actuation signal SG41 and the second actuation signal SG42 can contain a different signal, such as a seatpost actuation signal and a suspension actuation signal.

[0060] Actuator 6, actuator 7, electrical component FD, and electrical component RD communicate with each other using power line communication (PLC). The PLC carries data on a conductor that is simultaneously used for electrical power transmission or distribution to electrical components. The PLC uses unique identification information, such as a unique identifier, assigned to each of actuators 6 and 7 and electrical components FD and RD. Using this unique identification information, each actuator 6 and 7, as well as electrical components FD and RD, can identify the control signals it needs from among the control signals transmitted over the electrical communication path PT.

[0061] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the actuating device 7 further comprises a PLC controller 24. The PLC controller 24 is electrically connected to the first electrical switch SW41 to generate a first control signal CS41 in response to the first actuation signal SG41 from the first electrical switch SW41. The PLC controller 24 is electrically connected to the second electrical switch SW42 to generate a second control signal CS42 in response to the second actuation signal SG42 from the second electrical switch SW42. In this embodiment, the PLC controller 24 is provided on the base element 7A. However, the PLC controller 24 can also be provided on another element, such as the actuating element 7B. The first control signal CS41 can also be referred to as signal CS41. The second control signal CS42 can also be referred to as signal CS42.

[0062] The PLC controller 24 is configured to transmit the first control signal CS41 or the second control signal CS42 to the electrical component RD using the PLC. In this embodiment, the PLC controller 24 comprises a processor 24A, a memory 24B, a printed circuit board 24C, a bus 24D, and a PLC circuit 24E. The processor 24A, the memory 24B, the bus 24D, and the PLC circuit 24E are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board 24C and electrically connected to a conductor of the printed circuit board 24C. The processor 24A and the memory 24B are electrically connected to each other via the printed circuit board 24C and the bus 24D. Thus, the PLC controller 24 in the present application can also be referred to as the PLC control circuit 24.

[0063] The processor 24A contains a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory controller. The memory 24B contains a read-only memory (ROM) and a random-access memory (RAM). The ROM contains non-volatile, computer-readable storage medium. The RAM contains volatile, computer-readable storage medium. Memory 24B contains memory areas, each with an address in both ROM and RAM. The processor 24A controls memory 24B to store data in its memory areas and reads data from its memory areas. Memory 24B (e.g., the ROM) stores a program. The program is read into the processor 24A, and this executes an algorithm of the PLC controller 24.

[0064] The PLC circuit 24E is configured to separate input signals into a power source voltage and control signals. The PLC circuit 24E is configured to regulate the power source voltage to a level at which the PLC circuit 24E can operate correctly. The PLC circuit 24E is configured to superimpose output signals (e.g., the first control signal CS41 and the second control signal CS42) onto the power source voltage applied by battery PS2 to the electrical communication path PT. The PLC circuit 24E is configured to generate the first control signal CS41 in response to each of the first actuation signal SG41, the signal SG1, the additional signal SG2, and the additional signal SG3. The PLC circuit 24E is configured to generate the second control signal CS42 in response to the second actuation signal SG42.

[0065] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the actuating device 7 includes a first connection terminal CP41, a second connection terminal CP42, and a third connection terminal CP43. The first connection terminal CP41, the second connection terminal CP42, and the third connection terminal CP43 are electrically connected to the PLC circuit 24E. The first through third connection terminals CP41 to CP43 have essentially the same structure. The first connection terminal CP41, the second connection terminal CP42, and the third connection terminal CP43 can also be referred to as connection parts CP41, CP42, and CP43, respectively.

[0066] The PLC controller 24 is configured to separately detect the first to third connection terminals CP41 to CP43. For example, the PLC controller 24 is configured to detect the second connection terminal CP42 as a connection terminal for a switching-up actuation signal. Thus, the PLC circuit 24E is configured to detect the signal SG1, the additional signal SG2, and the additional signal SG3 as a switching-up actuation signal in a state where the connector CN1 of the electrical switching device ES1 is electrically connected to the second connection terminal CP42.

[0067] The PLC controller 24 is configured to recognize the first connection port CP41 and the third connection port CP43 as a single connection port for the PLC. Thus, the PLC controller 24 is configured to communicate with the actuator 6, the electrical component FD, and the electrical component RD using the PLC when the electrical communication path PT is electrically connected to either the first connection port CP41 or the third connection port CP43.

[0068] Actuating device 6 has essentially the same structure as actuating device 7, except that actuating device 6 transmits control signals for upshifting or downshifting to the electrical component FD. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, it will not be discussed in detail here.

[0069] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the signal SG1 is transmitted from the electrical switching unit SW1 via the electrical cable EC1 and the connector CN1 to the actuator 7 when the electrical switching unit SW1 is pressed. The additional signal SG2 is transmitted from the additional electrical switching unit SW2 via the additional electrical cable EC2, the additional connector CN2, the connecting piece CP11, the electrical cable EC1, and the connector CN1 to the actuator 7 when the additional electrical switching unit SW2 is pressed. The additional signal SG3 is transmitted from the additional electrical switching unit SW3 via the additional electrical cable EC3, the additional connector CN3, the third connecting piece CP13, the electrical cable EC1, and the connector CN1 to the actuator 7 when the additional electrical switching unit SW3 is pressed.In response to signals SG1, SG2, and SG3, PLC controller 24 transmits the first control signal CS41 to electrical component RD via electrical communication path PT. PLC controller 24 also transmits the first control signal CS41 to electrical component RD via electrical communication path PT in response to the first actuation signal SG41, generated by the first electrical switch SW41. PLC controller 24 further transmits the second control signal CS42 to electrical component RD via electrical communication path PT in response to the second actuation signal SG42, generated by the second electrical switch SW42. Second embodiment

[0070] An actuation system 212 for the human-powered vehicle 10 with an electrical switching device ES21 according to a second embodiment is described below with reference to the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. The electrical switching device ES21, with the exception of the electrical cable EC1 and the connector CN1, has essentially the same structure as the electrical switching device ES1. Therefore, elements that have essentially the same function as those in the first embodiment are numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, are not described and / or illustrated again in detail.

[0071] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the actuating system 212 comprises the electrical switching device ES21, the electrical switching unit SW1, and the connecting part CP11. The electrical switching device ES21 for the human-powered vehicle 10 includes a wireless communicator WC1. The wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal SG1 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD. The electrical cable EC1 and the connector CN1 are omitted from the electrical switching device ES21.

[0072] The wireless communicator WC1 comprises a processor WC11, a memory WC12, a printed circuit board WC13, a bus WC14, a signal transmitter WC15, a signal receiver WC16, and an antenna WC17. The processor WC11, the memory WC12, the bus WC14, the signal transmitter WC15, the signal receiver WC16, and the antenna WC17 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board WC13 and electrically connected to a conductor of the printed circuit board WC13. The processor WC11, the memory WC12, the signal transmitter WC15, the signal receiver WC16, and the antenna WC17 are electrically interconnected via the printed circuit board WC13 and the bus WC14. Thus, the wireless communicator WC1 can also be referred to as the wireless communication circuit WC1 in the present application. The printed circuit board WC13 of the wireless communicator WC1 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board CB1 of the electrical switching device ES21.Thus, the electrical switching unit SW1 and the connecting part CP11 are electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC1.

[0073] The WC11 processor contains a CPU and a memory controller. The WC12 memory contains a ROM and a RAM. The ROM contains non-volatile, computer-readable memory. The RAM contains volatile, computer-readable memory. The WC12 memory contains memory areas, each containing an address in both ROM and RAM. The WC11 processor controls the WC12 memory to store data in its memory areas and reads data from those areas. The WC12 memory (e.g., the ROM) stores a program. This program is read into the WC11 processor, which then executes an algorithm of the WC1 wireless communicator.

[0074] The processor WC11 is configured to control the signal transmission circuit WC15 to generate a wireless signal SG1 via the antenna WC17 in response to the signal SG1 from the electrical switching unit SW1. In this embodiment, the signal transmission circuit WC15 can encrypt control information (e.g., switching or displacement information, or unique identification information) to generate encrypted wireless signals SG1. The signal transmission circuit WC15 encrypts digital signals stored in the memory WC12 using a cryptographic key. The signal transmission circuit WC15 transmits the encrypted wireless signals SG1. Thus, when the user operates the electrical switching unit SW1, the wireless communicator WC1 wirelessly transmits the signal SG1 to the actuator 7.

[0075] Furthermore, the processor WC11 is configured to control the signal receiving circuit WC16 to receive a wireless signal from the actuator 7 via the antenna WC17. In this embodiment, the signal receiving circuit WC16 decodes the wireless signal to recognize information (e.g., unique identification information) transmitted wirelessly from the actuator 7. The signal receiving circuit WC16 can decrypt the encrypted wireless signal using the cryptographic key. That is, the wireless communicator WC1 is configured to send a wireless signal to the actuator 7 and to receive a wireless signal to recognize information from the actuator 7. In other words, the wireless communicator WC1 is configured as both a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver.In this embodiment, the wireless communicator WC1 is provided as a single module or unit. However, the wireless communicator WC1 can consist of a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver, which are provided as separate modules or units arranged at different positions relative to each other. The signal receiving circuit WC16 can be omitted from the wireless communicator WC1.

[0076] Wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly and selectively transmit signal SG1 and the additional signal SG2 to actuate electrical component RD. Wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly and selectively transmit signal SG1 and the additional signal SG2 to actuating device 7. Wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly and selectively transmit signal SG1, the additional signal SG2, and the additional signal SG3 to actuating device 7.

[0077] The wireless communicator WC1 receives the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES2 when it is electrically connected to one of the connection parts CP11 to CP13. The processor WC11 is configured to control the signal transmission circuit WC15 to generate an additional wireless signal SG2 via the antenna WC17 in response to the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device SW2. Thus, when the user operates the additional electrical switching device SW2, the wireless communicator WC1 wirelessly transmits the additional signal SG2 to the actuator 7.

[0078] The wireless communicator WC1 receives the additional signal SG3 from the additional electrical switching device ES3 when ES3 is electrically connected to one of the connecting parts CP11 to CP13. The processor WC11 is configured to control the signal transmission circuit WC15 to generate an additional wireless signal SG3 via antenna WC17 in response to the additional signal SG3 from the additional electrical switching unit SW3. Thus, when the user operates the additional electrical switching unit SW3, the wireless communicator WC1 wirelessly transmits the additional signal SG3 to the actuator 7.

[0079] The actuating device 7 includes a wireless communicator WC2. The wireless communicator WC2 includes a processor WC21, a memory WC22, a printed circuit board WC23, a bus WC24, a signal transmission circuit WC25, a signal reception circuit WC26, and an antenna WC27. The processor WC21, the memory WC22, the bus WC24, the signal transmission circuit WC25, the signal reception circuit WC26, and the antenna WC27 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board WC23 and electrically connected to a conductor of the printed circuit board WC23. The processor WC21, the memory WC22, the signal transmission circuit WC25, the signal reception circuit WC26, and the antenna WC27 are electrically connected to each other via the printed circuit board WC23 and the bus WC24. Thus, the wireless communicator WC2 can also be referred to as the wireless communication circuit WC2 in the present application.

[0080] Wireless communicator WC2 is configured to wirelessly receive wireless signal SG1, additional wireless signal SG2, and additional wireless signal SG3. Wireless communicator WC2 has essentially the same design as wireless communicator WC1 of electrical switching device ES1. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, it will not be discussed in detail here.

[0081] The electrical switching device ES21 further comprises a power source PS3. The power source PS3 is electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC1 to supply the wireless communicator WC1 with electrical power. Examples of the power source PS3 include a battery and an electrical generator. Examples of the battery include a primary battery (e.g., a dry cell battery) and a secondary battery (e.g., a rechargeable battery, such as a rechargeable lithium-ion battery). Examples of the electrical generator include a piezoelectric element to convert the physical change (e.g., pressure and / or vibration) of the electrical switching device ES21 into electrical energy. Third embodiment

[0082] An actuation system 312 for the human-powered vehicle 10, which includes an electrical switching device ES31 according to a third embodiment, is described below with reference to the Fig. 10 and Fig. 11. The electrical switching device ES31, with the exception of the connecting part CP11, has essentially the same structure as the electrical switching device ES1. Therefore, elements that have essentially the same function as those in the preceding embodiments are numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, are not described and / or illustrated again in detail.

[0083] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the electrical switching device ES31 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises the electrical switching unit SW1 and a connecting part CP311. The connecting part CP311 is provided on the electrical switching unit SW1 to electrically connect an additional electrical switching device ES32 to the electrical switching device ES31. The electrical switching device ES31 is configured to selectively transmit the signal SG1 from the electrical switching unit SW1 and the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES32 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD.

[0084] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 11, the connecting part CP311 contains an additional wireless communicator WC3, which is configured to wirelessly receive the additional signal SG2. The additional wireless communicator WC3 has the same structure as the wireless communicator WC1 of the electrical switching device ES21 of the second embodiment. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, it will not be discussed in detail here.

[0085] The actuating system 312 comprises the additional electrical switching device ES32. The additional electrical switching device ES32 contains the additional electrical switching unit SW2, a second additional wireless communicator WC4, and a second power source PS4. The second additional wireless communicator WC4 is electrically connected to the additional electrical switching unit SW2 to wirelessly transmit the additional signal SG2 to the additional wireless communicator WC3. The second power source PS4 is electrically connected to the second additional wireless communicator WC4 to supply electrical power to the second additional wireless communicator WC4. The second additional wireless communicator WC4 has the same structure as the wireless communicator WC1 of the electrical switching device ES21 of the second embodiment.The second energy source PS4 has the same structure as the energy source PS3 of the electrical switching device ES21 of the second embodiment. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here.

[0086] The actuating system 312 comprises an additional electrical switching device ES33. The additional electrical switching device ES33 includes the additional electrical switching unit SW3, a third additional wireless communicator WC5, and a third power source PS5. The third additional wireless communicator WC5 is electrically connected to the additional electrical switching unit SW3 to wirelessly transmit the additional signal SG3 to the additional wireless communicator WC3. The third power source PS5 is electrically connected to the third additional wireless communicator WC5 to supply electrical power to the third additional wireless communicator WC5. The third additional wireless communicator WC5 has the same structure as the wireless communicator WC1 of the electrical switching device ES21 of the second embodiment.The third energy source, PS5, has the same structure as the energy source PS3 of the electrical switching device ES21 of the second embodiment. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here. Fourth embodiment

[0087] An actuation system 412 for the human-powered vehicle 10, which includes an electrical switching device ES41 according to a fourth embodiment, is described below with reference to the Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. The electrical switching device ES41, with the exception of the connecting part CP11, has essentially the same structure as the electrical switching device ES21. Therefore, elements that have essentially the same function as those in the preceding embodiments are numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, are not described and / or illustrated again in detail.

[0088] As in the Fig. 12 and Fig. As shown in Figure 13, the electrical switching device ES41 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises the electrical switching unit SW1 and the wireless communicator WC1. The wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal SG1 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD. The signal SG1 is configured to actuate the electrical component RD. In this embodiment, the electrical cable EC1 and the connector CN1 are omitted from the electrical switching device ES41.

[0089] The actuating system 412 comprises the additional electrical switching device ES32 and the additional electrical switching device ES33 of the third embodiment. The wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the additional signal SG2 from the second additional wireless communicator WC4 of the additional electrical switching device ES32. The wireless communicator WC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the additional signal SG3 from the third additional wireless communicator WC5 of the additional electrical switching device ES33. First modification

[0090] Fig. Figure 14 shows an actuating system 12A according to a first modification of the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the connecting part CP11 includes the cable connection terminal CP11A, and the additional electrical switching device ES2 includes the additional connector CN2. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 14, the connecting part CP11 can be configured to connect the additional electrical cable EC2 directly to the electrical switching unit SW1 without the cable connection terminal CP11A and the additional connector CN2. At least one of the second connecting part CP12 and the third connecting part CP13 can be omitted in the electrical switching device ES1. At least one of the additional connecting part CP21, the second additional connecting part CP22, and the third additional connecting part CP23 can be omitted in the additional electrical switching device ES2. At least one of the additional connecting part CP31, the second additional connecting part CP32, and the third additional connecting part CP33 can be omitted in the additional electrical switching device ES3.The electrical switching device ES1, the additional electrical switching device ES2, and the additional electrical switching device ES3 can be provided as a single, integral unit. This modification can be applied to the connecting part and the connector of the actuating systems 212 and 312 of the second and third embodiments. Second modification

[0091] In the first to fourth embodiments, the actuating device 7 is electrically connected to the electrical component RD via the electrical communication path PT. However, the actuating device 7 can also be connected to the electrical component RD via another communication path, for example, wireless communication.

[0092] For example, it shows Fig. 15. An actuation system 12B according to a second modification of the first embodiment. In the actuation system 12B of the second modification, the actuating device 7 is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal SG1 to the electrical component RD in response to the actuation of the electrical switching device ES1. The actuating device 6 is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal to the electrical component FD to the electrical component FD in response to the actuation of an electrical switching device of the actuating device 6. The PLC controller 24 is omitted from the actuating device 7. The power source PS is omitted from the actuation system 12B. Instead, the actuating device 7 includes the wireless communicator WC2 of the second embodiment. The actuating device 7 includes a power source PS6, which is electrically connected to the wireless communicator WC2 to supply power to the wireless communicator WC2.Each of the electrical components FD and RD contains a power source and a wireless communicator.

[0093] Similarly, it shows Fig. 16 an actuation system 212B according to the second modification of the second embodiment. Fig. Figure 17 shows an actuation system 312B according to the second modification of the third embodiment. Fig. Figure 18 shows an actuation system 412B according to the second modification of the fourth embodiment. Third modification

[0094] In the second modification, the actuating device 7 contains the wireless communicator WC2. However, the wireless communicator WC2 can be provided on a different device. For example, Figure 1 shows... Fig. 19 An actuation system 12C according to the third modification of the first embodiment. In the actuation system 12C of the third modification, the wireless communicator WC2 is provided at the connection point J1. The power source PS is electrically connected to the connection point J1. Each of the electrical components FD and RD contains a power source and a wireless communicator.

[0095] Similarly, it shows Fig. 20 an actuation system 212C according to the third modification of the second embodiment. Fig. Figure 21 shows an actuation system 312C according to the third modification of the third embodiment. Fig. Figure 22 shows an actuation system 412C according to the third modification of the fourth embodiment. Fourth modification

[0096] In the first to fourth embodiments, the electrical communication path PT includes connection points J1 and J2 and the first to sixth cables C1 to C6. However, the configuration of the electrical communication path PT is not limited to this embodiment. For example, at least one of the connection points J1 and J2 can be omitted from the electrical communication path PT. At least one of the first to sixth cables C1 to C6 can be omitted from the electrical communication path PT. In a case where connection point J2 is omitted, the third cable C3 is omitted from the electrical communication path PT, and the fourth to sixth cables C4 to C6 are connected to connection point J1. Fifth modification

[0097] In the third embodiment, the actuating system 312 comprises the additional electrical switching devices ES32 and ES33. In the fourth embodiment, the actuating system 412 comprises the electrical switching device ES41 and the additional electrical switching devices ES32 and ES33. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 23, at least one of the electrical switching devices ES41 and the additional electrical switching devices ES32 and ES33 can be mounted on the actuating device 7. In particular, at least one of the electrical switching devices ES41 and the additional electrical switching devices ES32 and ES33 can be attached to a front face of the base element 7A. The electrical switching device ES41 can prevent the driver's hand HD from unintentionally losing its grip on the actuating element 7B in a direction D3 by coming into contact with fingers (e.g., index finger) of the driver's hand HD. As shown in Figure 23, at least one of the electrical switching devices ES41 and the additional electrical switching devices ES32 and ES33 can be mounted on the actuating device 7A. Fig. As can be seen in Figure 24, at least one of the electrical switching device ES41 and the additional electrical switching devices ES32 and ES33 can be attached to a lateral side of the base element 7A of the actuating device 7. The electrical switching device ES41 can prevent the driver's hand HD from unintentionally losing its grip on the actuating element 7B in a direction D3 by coming into contact with the fingers (e.g., the thumb) of the driver's hand HD. Fifth embodiment

[0098] An actuation system 512 for the human-powered vehicle 10, which includes an electrical switching device ES5 according to a fifth embodiment, is described below with reference to the Fig. The electrical switching device ES5, with the exception of the electrical switching unit SW1, has essentially the same structure as the electrical switching device ES1. Therefore, elements that have essentially the same function as those in the preceding embodiments are numbered the same here and, for the sake of brevity, are not described and / or illustrated again in detail.

[0099] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 25, the electrical switching device ES5 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises an electrical switching unit SW5. The electrical switching unit SW5 is configured to generate a signal in response to user input. The actuating system 512 includes an electrical switching device ES6. The electrical switching device ES6 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises an electrical switching unit SW6. The electrical switching unit SW6 is configured to generate a signal in response to user input. In this embodiment, the electrical switching unit SW5 is mounted on the actuating device 7. The electrical switching unit SW6 is mounted on the actuating device 6. The first to third electrical cables C1 to C3 and the connection point J1 are omitted from the electrical communication path PT.The additional electrical switching device ES2 is detachably connected to the electrical switching device ES5. The additional electrical switching device ES3 is detachably connected to the electrical switching device ES6.

[0100] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 26, the electrical switching unit SW5 is configured to generate a signal CS51 in response to the first user input U41. The electrical switching unit SW5 is configured to generate a signal CS52 in response to the second user input U42. The electrical switching unit SW5 contains the first electrical switch SW41, the second electrical switch SW42, and a signal controller 524. The signal controller 524 is electrically connected to the first electrical switch SW41 to generate the signal CS51 in response to the first actuation signal SG41 from the first electrical switch SW41. The signal controller 524 is electrically connected to the second electrical switch SW42 to generate the signal CS52 in response to the second actuation signal SG42 from the second electrical switch SW42.

[0101] The signal controller 524 has essentially the same structure as the PLC controller 24. In this embodiment, the signal controller 524 includes the processor 24A, the memory 24B, the circuit board 24C, the bus 24D, and a signal generation circuit 524E. The signal generation circuit 524E is configured to generate the signal CS51 in response to the first actuation signal SG41. The signal generation circuit 524E is configured to generate the signal CS52 in response to the second actuation signal SG42.

[0102] The electrical switching device ES5 for the human-powered vehicle 10 comprises the connecting part CP42. The connecting part CP42 is provided on the electrical switching unit SW5 to electrically connect the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the electrical switching device ES5. The electrical switching device ES5 comprises the connecting part CP41 and the connecting part CP43. However, the total number of connecting parts is not limited to this embodiment.

[0103] The electrical switching device ES5 is configured to selectively transmit the signal CS51 or CS52 from the electrical switching unit SW5 and the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD. The electrical switching device ES5 is configured to transmit the signal CS51 from the electrical switching unit SW5 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD, when the first electrical switch SW41 receives the first user input U41. The electrical switching device ES5 is configured to transmit the signal CS52 from the electrical switching unit SW5 to the actuating device 7, which is configured to actuate the electrical component RD, when the second electrical switch SW42 receives the second user input U42.The electrical switching device ES5 is configured to transmit the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the actuating device 7 designed to actuate the electrical component RD when the additional electrical switching device SW2 receives the additional user input U2.

[0104] The connecting part CP42 is designed to electrically and detachably connect the additional electrical switching device ES2 to the electrical switching device ES5. The additional electrical switching device ES2 can also be electrically and detachably connected to the electrical switching device ES5 via the connecting part CP41 or CP43.

[0105] The electrical switching device ES5 further comprises a wireless communicator WC6, which is configured to wirelessly and selectively transmit the signal CS51 or CS52 and the additional signal SG2 to actuate the electrical component RD. The wireless communicator WC6 is configured to wirelessly and selectively transmit the signals CS51 and CS52 and the additional signal SG2 to actuate the electrical component RD. The wireless communicator WC6 is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical switching device ES5. In this embodiment, the signal CS51 contains an up-switching actuation signal to actuate the up-switching of the electrical component RD. The signal CS52 contains a down-switching actuation signal to actuate the down-switching of the electrical component RD. The additional signal SG2 contains the up-switching or down-switching actuation signal.However, signals CS51 and CS52 and the additional signal SG2 are not limited to this embodiment.

[0106] In this embodiment, the electrical switching device ES5 comprises an electrical cable EC5 and a connector CN5. The electrical cable EC5 electrically connects the wireless communicator WC6 to the connector CN5. The electrical switching device ES5 includes an additional connection part CP5, which is electrically connected to the bus 24D of the electrical switching unit SW5. The connector CN5 is provided at one end of the electrical cable EC5 to be detachably connected to the additional connection part CP5 of the electrical switching device ES5. However, the electrical cable EC5 can be connected directly to the electrical switching unit SW5 without the connector CN5 and the additional connection part CP5.

[0107] The actuation system 512 includes a power source PS7, which is configured to supply electrical power to the electrical switching device ES5. The power source PS7 is provided in the actuation device 7. The power source PS7 includes a battery holder PS71 and a battery PS72. The battery holder PS71 is electrically connected to bus 24D to supply electrical power to the electrical switching unit SW5.

[0108] The wireless communicator WC6 has essentially the same structure as the wireless communicator WC2 described in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator WC6 includes the processor WC21, the memory WC22, the circuit board WC23, the bus WC24, the signal transmitting circuit WC25, the signal receiving circuit WC26, and the antenna WC27. The electrical cable EC5 is electrically connected to the bus WC24 of the wireless communicator WC6.

[0109] The additional wireless communicator WC3 is mounted on the electrical component RD. WC3 is configured to wirelessly receive signals CS51 and CS52, and the additional signal SG2, from wireless communicator WC6. However, WC3 can also be mounted on other components, such as junction J2, electrical component FD, or power source PS. Electrical cables C4 through C6 and junction J2 can be omitted if WC3 is mounted on each of electrical components RD and FD. In such configurations, power source PS is mounted on each of electrical components RD and FD.

[0110] Wireless communicator WC6 is configured to receive signal CS51 from electrical switching device ES5 when the first electrical switch SW41 receives the first user input U41. Wireless communicator WC6 is configured to wirelessly transmit signal CS51 to electrical component RD via the additional wireless communicator WC3 when wireless communicator WC6 receives signal CS51 from electrical switching device ES5.

[0111] Wireless communicator WC6 is configured to receive signal CS52 from electrical switching device ES5 when the second electrical switch SW42 receives the second user input U42. Wireless communicator WC6 is also configured to wirelessly transmit signal CS52 to electrical component RD via the additional wireless communicator WC3 when wireless communicator WC6 receives signal CS52 from electrical switching device ES5.

[0112] Wireless communicator WC6 is configured to receive the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES2 via the electrical switching device ES5 when the additional electrical switching unit SW2 receives the additional user input U2. Wireless communicator WC6 is configured to wirelessly transmit the additional signal SG2 to the electrical component RD via the additional wireless communicator WC3 when wireless communicator WC6 receives the additional signal SG2 from the additional electrical switching device ES2 via the electrical switching device ES5.

[0113] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 26, the actuating system 512 comprises an electrical switching device ES6, an additional electrical switching device ES3, and a power supply PS8. The electrical switching device ES6 is mounted on the actuating device 6. The electrical switching device ES6 contains an electrical switching unit SW6, a wireless communicator WC7, an electrical cable EC6, and a connector CN6. The electrical switching unit SW6 has essentially the same structure as the electrical switching unit SW5 of the electrical switching device ES5. The wireless communicator WC7 has essentially the same structure as the wireless communicator WC6. The electrical cable EC6 has essentially the same structure as the electrical cable EC5. The connector CN6 has essentially the same structure as the connector CN5. The power supply PS8 has essentially the same structure as the power supply PS7.The electrical switching device ES6 has essentially the same construction as the electrical switching device ES5, except that the electrical switching device ES6 is configured to selectively transmit a signal CS61 or CS62 from the electrical switching unit SW6 and an additional signal SG3 from the additional electrical switching device ES3 to the actuating device 6, which is configured to actuate the electrical component FD. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here.

[0114] In this embodiment, signal CS61 contains an upshift actuation signal for electrical component FD. Signal CS62 contains a downshift actuation signal for electrical component FD. The additional signal SG3 contains the upshift actuation signal for electrical component FD. However, signals CS61 and CS62 and the additional signal SG3 are not limited to this embodiment.

[0115] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 27, the wireless communicator WC6 is configured to be attached to a handlebar end BB21 of the handlebar BB2. The wireless communicator WC6 is configured to be inserted into an interior space BB22 of the handlebar BB2. In this embodiment, the handlebar BB2 comprises a flat bar section BB23, a curved section BB24, and a curved section BB25. The bar end BB21 is located at one end of the curved section BB24. The interior space BB22 is located within the flat bar section BB23, the curved section BB24, and the curved section BB25.

[0116] The wireless communicator WC6 is located between a first bracket BB23A and a second bracket BB23B. The wireless communicator WC6, the first bracket BB23A, and the second bracket BB23B are located in the rod end BB21. The electrical cable EC5 runs from the electrical switching device ES5 to the wireless communicator WC6 through the interior BB22 of the handlebar BB2. The curved section BB24 of the handlebar BB2 contains a hole BB24A through which the electrical cable EC5 passes.

[0117] The additional electrical switching unit SW2 of the additional electrical switching device ES2 is attached to the flat bar section BB23 of the handlebar BB2. The additional electrical cable EC2 extends from the electrical switching device ES5 to the additional electrical switching unit SW2 through the interior BB22 of the handlebar BB2. The additional electrical cable EC2 passes through the hole BB24A of the curved section BB24.

[0118] As with the wireless communicator WC6, the wireless communicator WC7 is designed to be attached to a handlebar end BB26 of the handlebar BB2. The wireless communicator WC7 is designed to be inserted into the interior BB22 of the handlebar BB2. The additional electrical switching unit SW3 of the additional electrical switching device ES3 is attached to the flat bar section BB23 of the handlebar BB2. The arrangement of the wireless communicator WC7 and the additional electrical switching unit SW3, which are connected to the electrical switching device ES6, is essentially the same as the arrangement of the wireless communicator WC6 and the additional electrical switching unit SW2, which are connected to the electrical switching device ES5, except that the wireless communicator WC7 is attached to the handlebar end BB26 of the curved section BB25. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, they are not described in detail here.

[0119] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 28, the WC6 wireless communicator can be configured to be mounted on an outer surface of the BB2 handlebar. The WC7 wireless communicator can also be configured to be mounted on the outer surface of the BB2 handlebar. For example, the WC6 wireless communicator can be configured to be mounted on the outer surface of the BB21 handlebar end of the BB2 handlebar. The WC7 wireless communicator can be configured to be mounted on the outer surface of the BB26 handlebar end of the BB2 handlebar.

[0120] In the fifth embodiment, the electrical switching device ES5 is electrically connected to the additional electrical switching device ES2, which contains the first(s) to third(s) additional connecting part(s) CP21, CP22, and CP23. However, the electrical switching device ES5 can also be electrically connected to an additional electrical switching device that does not contain at least one of the first(s) to third(s) additional connecting part(s) CP21, CP22, and CP23. Furthermore, the electrical cable EC5 of the electrical switching device ES5 can contain a connecting part such as the first(s) to third(s) additional connecting part(s) CP21, CP22, and CP23.

[0121] In the fifth embodiment, the power source PS7 is provided in the actuating device 7. The power supply PS8 is provided in the actuating device 6. However, the arrangement of the power source PS7 is not limited to this embodiment. The arrangement of the power source PS8 is not limited to this embodiment. The power supply PS7 can be provided outside the actuating device 7 or on other components. The power supply PS8 can be provided outside the actuating device 6 or on other components. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 29, for example, the PS7 power supply can be mounted on the WC6 wireless communicator. The PS8 power supply can be mounted on the WC7 radio communicator.

[0122] In the fifth embodiment, the electrical switching device ES5 contains the wireless communicator WC6, and the electrical switching device ES6 contains the wireless communicator WC7. However, the electrical switching device ES5 and the electrical switching device ES6 can share either the wireless communicator WC6 or WC7. As, for example, in the Fig. 30 and Fig. As shown in Figure 31, the electrical switching device ES6 can be electrically connected to the electrical switching device ES5 via an electrical cable EC7. The wireless communicator WC7 and the power supply PS8 are omitted from the electrical switching device ES6. The wireless communicator WC6 is configured to wirelessly transmit the signals CS61 and CS62 and the additional signal SG3 via the electrical switching device ES5 to the additional wireless communicator WC3.

[0123] The foregoing embodiments and modifications can, if necessary and / or desired, be combined at least partially.

[0124] The term "comprehensive" and its derivatives, as used here, are intended to be open-ended terms that indicate the presence of the specified features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unlisted features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "exhibit," "include," and their derivatives.

[0125] The terms “link”, “section”, “section”, “part”, “element”, “body” and “structure”, when used in the singular, can have the dual meaning of a single part or of a multitude of parts.

[0126] The ordinal numbers, such as "first" and "second," used in this application are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as indicating a specific order or the like. Furthermore, the term "first element," for example, does not in itself imply the existence of a "second element," and the expression "second element" does not in itself imply the existence of a "first element."

[0127] The term “pair of”, as used here, can include the configuration in which the pair of elements, in addition to the configuration in which the pair of elements have the same shape or structure, have different shapes or structures from each other.

[0128] The expressions “a”, “one or more” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein.

[0129] Finally, terms of degree such as "essentially," "approximately," and "about" as used herein signify a reasonable deviation of the modified expression such that the final result is not significantly altered. All numerical values ​​described in the present application may be interpreted as including the terms "essentially," "approximately," and "about."

[0130] Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the foregoing teachings. It should therefore be understood that, within the scope of protection of the appended claims, the invention can be implemented differently than specifically described herein.

Claims

[1] Electrical switching or switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) for a human-powered vehicle (10), comprising: an electrical switch or switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) configured to generate a signal (SG; SG2; SG3; SG41; SG42) in response to a user input (U1; U2; U3; U41; U42), wherein the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) is at least partially located outside a handlebar (BB2); a wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) which is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal to actuate an electrical component (FD; RD), wherein the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) is provided in an interior (BB22) of the handlebars (BB2); a power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8), electrically coupled to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7), wherein the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) is configured to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7), wherein the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) and the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) are separate from the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) and are arranged at different positions from the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6); an electrical cable (EC1; EC2; EC3; EC5; EC6; EC7) that is configured to electrically connect the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7); and a connecting part (CP11; CP12; CP13; CP21; CP22; CP23) which is electrically connected to the electrical cable (EC1; EC2; EC3; EC5; EC6; EC7), wherein the connecting part (CP11; CP12; CP13; CP21; CP22; CP23) is configured to electrically and detachably connect the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7). [2] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to claim 1, wherein the connecting part (CP11; CP12; CP13; CP21; CP22; CP23) is configured to be detachably connected to a connector (CN1; CN2; CN3) provided at one end of the electrical cable (EC1; EC2; EC3; EC5; EC6; EC7). [3] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the energy source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) is configured to supply the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) with electrical energy. [4] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) is provided as at least one of a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. [5] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) comprises at least one of a printed circuit board (CB1; CB2; CB3; 24C; WC13; WC23) and an antenna (WC17; WC27). [6] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to claim 5, wherein the antenna (WC17; WC27) is mounted on the circuit board (CB1; CB2; CB3; 24C; WC13; WC23), and the antenna (WC17; WC27) is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal (CS51; CS52; CS61; CS62; SG1; SG2; SG3). [7] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) is coupled to the wireless communicator (WC1; WC2; WC3; WC4; WC5; WC6; WC7) as an integrated unit, distinct from the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6). [8] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to claim 7, wherein the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8) includes a battery holder (PS1; PS71) configured to be electrically connected to the battery (PS2; PS72) in a state in which the battery (PS2; PS72) is mounted on the battery holder (PS1; PS71). [9] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a PLC controller (24) is electrically connected to the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6), wherein the PLC controller (24) is configured to generate a control signal (CS41; CS42) in response to the signal (SG41; SG42) generated by the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6). [10] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the electrical cable (EC1; EC2; EC3; EC5; EC6; EC7) is arranged to electrically connect the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) to the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8). [11] Electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the connecting part (CP11; CP12; CP13; CP21; CP22; CP23) is configured to electrically and detachably connect the electrical switching unit (SW1; SW2; SW3; SW5; SW6) to the power source (PS; PS3; PS4; PS5; PS6; PS7; PS8). [12] Actuating system (12; 12B; 212; 212B; 312; 312B; 412; 412B; 512) for a human-powered vehicle (10), comprising: the electrical switching device (ES1; ES2; ES3; ES41; ES5; ES6) according to claim 1; and an electrical component (FD; RD) is set up to be controlled in response to a control signal (CS41; CS42).

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