Operating device for human-powered vehicle

Abstract

To enable power generation in an operating device, and make a user less aware of the burden caused by power generation.SOLUTION: The present invention provides an operating device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a fixed member fixed to the human-powered vehicle; a movable member movable relative to the fixed member; and a power generation device including a coil and a magnetostrictive member, which generates electric power in the coil by deforming the magnetostrictive member in response to movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an operating device for a human-powered vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an operating device for a bicycle equipped with a generator has been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-182201 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, conventional bicycle operating devices have a problem in that the user is likely to feel the strain caused by power generation.

[0005] In consideration of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an operating device for a human-powered vehicle that is capable of generating power while preventing a user from feeling a load associated with power generation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is an operating device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising a fixed member fixed to the human-powered vehicle, a movable member movable relative to the fixed member, and a power generation device that includes a coil and a magnetostrictive member and generates electric power in the coil by deforming the magnetostrictive member in response to movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member.

[0007] According to the above configuration, the magnetostrictive member can be deformed in response to the movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member. The magnetostrictive member vibrates as the magnetostrictive member deforms, and the magnetostrictive member expands and contracts due to the vibration of the magnetostrictive member. This changes the magnetic flux passing through the coil, allowing the coil to generate electric power. In power generation using the magnetostrictive member, it is possible to generate electric power in the operating device, and it is possible to obtain the effect that the user does not easily feel the load associated with the power generation. The electric power generated in the operating device can be used to power electric components such as a power meter, a cycle computer, and a gear-driven battery. In addition, the electric power generated in the operating device can be used to power an additional operating device different from the operating device.

[0008] (2) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (1), which may further include a deformation-inducing member configured to deform the magnetostrictive member by moving relative to the power generating device in response to movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member.

[0009] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member can be promoted by the deformation induction member.

[0010] (3) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (2), wherein the deformation-inducing member may include a contact portion configured to deform the magnetostrictive member by contacting the power generation device.

[0011] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member can be promoted by the contact portion of the deformation induction member.

[0012] (4) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (2), in which the deformation induction member may include a first magnet configured to deform the magnetostrictive member by magnetic force.

[0013] According to the above configuration, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member can be promoted by the magnetic force of the first magnet of the deformation induction member.

[0014] (5) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (1), wherein the fixed member includes a cylinder, and the movable member includes a piston configured to slide relative to the cylinder.

[0015] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the piston can be slidably moved relative to the cylinder, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0016] (6) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (1), wherein the movable member includes a cam member that rotates around a rotation axis relative to the fixed member, and the fixed member may include a support member that rotatably supports the cam member.

[0017] According to the above-described configuration, since the cam member is rotatably supported by the support member, the cam member can rotate about the rotation axis relative to the fixed member, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0018] (7) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (1), wherein the movable member may include a cable fixing portion that fixes a cable that moves in conjunction with movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member.

[0019] According to the above-mentioned configuration, since the cable is fixed by the cable fixing portion, it is possible to move the movable member via the cable, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0020] (8) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (1), wherein the movable member may include an operating member configured to move relative to the fixed member in response to operation by a user.

[0021] According to the above configuration, the operating member can move the movable member in response to an operation by a user, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0022] (9) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (8), wherein the operating member may include an operating lever that rotates around a predetermined rotation axis in response to operation by a user.

[0023] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the operating lever rotates about the rotation axis in response to the operation of the user, so that the movable member can be moved, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0024] (10) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (9), wherein the fixing member has a bracket configured to be attached to a frame of the human-powered vehicle, and the rotation axis may be non-parallel to a central plane that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle in the width direction of the human-powered vehicle when the bracket is attached to the frame.

[0025] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the fixing member can be attached to the frame of the human-powered vehicle by the bracket. In this state, the rotation axis can be made non-parallel to a center plane that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle in the width direction of the human-powered vehicle.

[0026] (11) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (9), wherein the fixing member has a bracket configured to be attached to a frame of the human-powered vehicle, and the rotation axis may be non-orthogonal to a central plane that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle in the width direction of the human-powered vehicle when the bracket is attached to the frame.

[0027] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the fixing member can be attached to the frame of the human-powered vehicle by the bracket. In this state, the rotation axis can be made parallel to a center plane that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle in the width direction of the human-powered vehicle.

[0028] (12) One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (8), in which the operating member may include a button that is movable linearly in response to an operation by a user.

[0029] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the movable member can be moved by the button that is linearly movable, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0030] (13) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (8), in which the fixing member may include a grip portion that can be gripped by a user.

[0031] According to the above configuration, the movable member can be moved relative to the grip portion that can be gripped by a user, thereby facilitating the deformation of the magnetostrictive member.

[0032] (14) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in any one of (1) to (13), which may further include a circuit member electrically connected to the coil.

[0033] According to the above configuration, when electric power is generated in the coil by the power generation device, the current flowing from the coil can be supplied to the circuit member.

[0034] (15) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (14), wherein the circuit member may further include an electrical output section configured to output the power generated in the coil to an electrical component.

[0035] According to the above configuration, the power generated in the coil can be output to an electrical component.

[0036] (16) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (15), in which the electrical components may include at least one of an additional operating device, a gear shifting device, an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a braking device, and a lamp.

[0037] According to the above configuration, the electric power generated in the coil can be output to at least one of the gear shifting device, the adjustable seat post, the suspension, the braking device, and the lamp.

[0038] (17) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (14), wherein the circuit member may include a control unit configured to generate a command signal and a communication unit configured to transmit the command signal to a driven device.

[0039] According to the above configuration, the control unit can generate a command signal by using the power generated in the coil, and the communication unit can transmit the command signal to the driven device by using the power generated in the coil.

[0040] (18) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (17), wherein the control unit is configured to generate the command signal based on information related to a voltage generated in the coil.

[0041] According to the above configuration, the control unit can generate a command signal based on information relating to the voltage generated in the coil.

[0042] (19) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (17), further comprising an additional operating member different from the movable member, and the control unit may be configured to control the communication unit to transmit the command signal to the driven device in response to a user's operation of the additional operating member.

[0043] According to the above configuration, the control unit can control the communication unit to transmit a command signal to the driven device in response to the user's operation of the additional operation member.

[0044] (20) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (17), wherein the circuit member further includes a power storage unit configured to store power generated in the coil, and the communication unit may be electrically connected to the power storage unit.

[0045] According to the above configuration, the power storage unit can store the power generated in the coil. Since the communication unit is electrically connected to the power storage unit, the communication unit can transmit a command signal to the driven device by using the power stored in the power storage unit.

[0046] (21) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (14), wherein the circuit member may further include a storage unit configured to store power generated in the coil.

[0047] According to the above configuration, the power storage unit can store the electric power generated in the coil.

[0048] (22) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (17), wherein the communication unit may include a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit the command signal to the driven device.

[0049] According to the above configuration, the wireless communication unit can wirelessly transmit a command signal to the driven device.

[0050] (23) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is the operating device described in (17), wherein the driven device is configured to be attached to the human-powered vehicle, and the driven device may include an actuator.

[0051] According to the above configuration, the communication unit can transmit a command signal to the driven device, to the actuator attached to the human-powered vehicle, by utilizing the power generated in the coil.

[0052] (24) One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problem is the operating device described in (17), wherein the driven device may include at least one of a transmission, an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a braking device, and a lamp.

[0053] According to the above configuration, the power generated in the coil can be used to transmit a command signal to at least one of the driven devices: the gear shift device, the adjustable seat post, the suspension, the braking device, and the lamp. Effect of the Invention

[0054] According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an effect that power generation in the operating device is possible and the user is unlikely to feel a load associated with power generation. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0055] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing a human-powered vehicle equipped with an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view showing the outline of a human-powered vehicle equipped with an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed in the direction of travel of the human-powered vehicle. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state in which an operating member is in an initial position. [Figure 4] 1 is a configuration diagram showing the configurations of a power generation device and a deformation induction member included in an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a power generation device provided in the operating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state in which an operating member is in a braking position. [Figure 7] 10 is a configuration diagram showing the configurations of a power generation device and a deformation induction member included in an operating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an operating device according to a modified example of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a modified example of the eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic view of a part of a human-powered vehicle equipped with an operating device and a mechanical brake device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a first modified example of a deformation induction member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating a second modified example of a deformation induction member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a first circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a second circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 23]FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a third circuit configuration in the operating device according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a fourth circuit configuration in the operating device according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 25] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a fifth circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a sixth circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a seventh circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating an eighth circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a ninth circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 30] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a tenth circuit configuration in an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0056] An operating device for a human-powered vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for components having the same or similar functions. The duplicated description of those components may be omitted. The drawings are schematic or conceptual, and the relationship between the thickness and width of each part, the size ratio between parts, etc. are not necessarily the same as the actual ones.

[0057] In the description of the embodiments, ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used. These ordinal numbers do not indicate the number of components described with the ordinal numbers. Ordinal numbers may be used to indicate that each of a plurality of components is a separate component. In describing the operating device, the terms "forward / rearward direction FBD," "width direction WD," and "upward / downward direction VD" are used as directional terms. The forward / rearward direction FBD is the direction corresponding to the traveling direction of the human-powered vehicle. The width direction WD is a direction perpendicular to the forward / rearward direction FBD. The upward / downward direction VD is a direction perpendicular to the forward / rearward direction FBD and the width direction WD.

[0058] Regarding the front-rear direction FBD, the direction from the rear wheel RW to the front wheel FW is referred to as the FD direction, and the direction opposite to the FD direction is referred to as the BD direction. With respect to the width direction WD, the direction from the left side to the right side of the human-powered vehicle as viewed by a user riding on the human-powered vehicle is referred to as the RD direction, and the direction from the right side to the left side of the human-powered vehicle is referred to as the LD direction. With respect to the vertical direction VD, the direction of gravity is referred to as the DD direction, and the direction opposite to the DD direction is referred to as the UD direction. Furthermore, a plane that is located at the center of the human-powered vehicle in the width direction W and is parallel to the vertical direction VD is referred to as the center plane CP. The terms "fore-and-aft direction FBD," "width direction WD," "up-down direction VD," and "central plane CP" are terms used to explain the relative positions of multiple components that make up the human-powered vehicle and the operating device, or the shape and structure of each of the multiple components, and do not define the attitude of each of the human-powered vehicle and the operating device.

[0059] In the description of the power generating device, the terms "first direction D1," "second direction D2," and "third direction D3" are used as directional terms. The first direction D1 is the direction in which the magnetostrictive member oscillates. The second direction D2 is a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1. The third direction D3 is a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The first direction D1 may be a direction parallel to the up-down direction VD or a direction inclined to the up-down direction VD. The second direction D2 may be a direction parallel to the front-back direction FBD or a direction inclined to the front-back direction FBD. The third direction D3 may be a direction parallel to the width direction WD or a direction inclined to the width direction WD. The terms "first direction D1", "second direction D2", and "third direction D3" are terms used to explain the relative positions of multiple members constituting the power generation device or the shapes and structures of each of the multiple members, and do not define the attitude of the power generation device.

[0060] The term "connected" indicates the positional relationship between two components. This positional relationship does not only mean that the two components are directly connected, but also means that another component is interposed between the two components. The same interpretation applies to the terms "provided," "disposed," and "opposed."

[0061] First Embodiment <Human-powered vehicle B> As shown in FIG. 1, the human-powered vehicle B includes a body frame F, a rear wheel RW, a front wheel FW, an adjustable seat post AS, a saddle S, a brake device BR, a transmission device DE, a hydraulic cable OC, a shift cable SC, a shifter SF, and an operating device 10.

[0062] The body frame F includes a rear frame RB, a front frame FB, a front fork FF, a front suspension FS, a rear suspension RS, and a handlebar H. The rear frame RB rotatably supports a rear wheel RW. The front fork FF supports the handlebar H via a stem or the like. The front frame FB supports the front fork FF so that the handlebar H can tilt in the width direction WD.

[0063] The front fork FF rotatably supports the front wheel FW. The front fork FF has a front suspension FS. The front frame FB is connected to the rear frame RB via a rear suspension RS. The rear suspension RS and the front suspension FS are configured to absorb shocks applied to the human-powered vehicle B.

[0064] An adjustable seat post AS is inserted into the seat tube that constitutes the front frame FB. The adjustable seat post AS supports the saddle S so that the position of the saddle S can be adjusted in the vertical direction VD.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 2, the handlebar H has a right area HR, a left area HL, and a central area CL. The right area HR is located on the RD side of the handlebar H. The left area HL is located on the LD side of the handlebar H. The central area CL is located between the right area HR and the left area HL. An operating device 10 is attached to each of the right area HR and the left area HL. In other words, two operating devices 10 are attached to the handlebar H. In the following explanation, one of the two operating devices 10 will be explained, and an explanation of the other operating device 10 will be omitted. In the central region CL, electrical components such as a lamp LP and a cycle computer can be attached.

[0066] At least one of the transmission DE, the shifter SF, the adjustable seat post AS, the front suspension FS, the rear suspension RS, the brake device BR, and the lamp LP is a driven device configured to be attached to the human-powered vehicle B. The driven device includes an actuator.

[0067] <Brake device BR> The brake device BR is an example of a braking device. The braking device BR has a front brake FBR and a rear brake RBR. The front brake FBR has a drive cylinder connected to a hydraulic cable OC provided along the front fork FF. The drive cylinder is filled with drive oil. The hydraulic cable OC is configured to transmit hydraulic pressure generated in the operating device 10 to the front brake FBR. As a result, the hydraulic pressure applied to the front brake FBR causes the front brake FBR to apply a braking force to a disc rotor DR fixed to the front wheel FW.

[0068] The rear brake RBR has a drive cylinder connected to a hydraulic cable OC provided along the rear frame RB and the front frame FB. The drive cylinder is filled with drive oil. The hydraulic cable OC is configured to transmit hydraulic pressure generated in the operating device 10 to the rear brake RBR. As a result, the rear brake RBR is configured to apply a braking force to a disc rotor DR fixed to the rear wheel RW by the hydraulic pressure applied to the rear brake RBR. In the following description, the front brake FBR and the rear brake RBR will be simply referred to as the braking device BR.

[0069] <Transmission DE> The transmission DE includes at least one of an external transmission and an internal transmission. The external transmission includes at least one of a front derailleur and a rear derailleur. The front derailleur is configured to change the position of the chain CN relative to the chainrings. The transmission DE is connected to a shift cable SC that is provided along the rear frame RB and the front frame FB. An inner cable in the shift cable SC moves when operated by the user, driving the transmission DE. The transmission DE is configured to change the position of the chain CN relative to multiple gears that make up a sprocket SP that is disposed on the rear wheel RW.

[0070] <Shifter SF> The shifter SF is an example of a gear shifting operation device. The shifter SF is configured to drive the transmission DE. In this embodiment, the shifter SF is a mechanical shifter that drives the transmission DE via a shift cable SC. The shifter SF is not limited to a mechanical shifter. The shifter SF may be an electric shifter. When the shifter SF is an electric shifter, it is possible to drive the transmission DE without using the shift cable SC. Also, as will be described later, when the shifter SF is an electric shifter, it is possible to drive the transmission DE using electric power generated by the operation device 10. The shifter SF may also have an additional operating member, such as a switch or a lever that constitutes the shifter SF.

[0071] <Operation device 10> 3, the operating device 10 has a fixed member 12, a movable member 14, and a power generating device 16. The operating device 10 is an example of a hydraulic brake device that utilizes hydraulic pressure. In this embodiment, a brake operating device will be described as an example of the operating device 10. The operating device 10 may be a shifter SF that drives the transmission DE. The operating device 10 may have both the function of the brake operating device and the function of the shifter SF.

[0072] <Fixing member 12> The fixed member 12 has a support member 18 , a bracket 20 , and a cylinder 22 . The fixed member 12 is a part that is fixed to the human-powered vehicle B. In this embodiment, the fixed member 12 is fixed to the handlebar H. The support member 18 is a part that forms the overall shape of the operating device 10. In other words, the support member 18 forms a casing of the operating device 10. An accommodation space 18A is formed inside the support member 18. A plurality of members that constitute the movable member 14 are accommodated in the accommodation space 18A. The accommodation space 18A can also accommodate a part of the movable member 14. In the accommodation space 18A, rotation shafts 18B, 18C that rotatably support the movable member 14 are provided on the inner wall of the support member 18. The inner wall of the support member 18 may be provided with a guide portion that movably supports a part of the movable member 14.

[0073] <Bracket 20, Cylinder 22> The bracket 20 is provided on the outside of the support member 18. The bracket 20 is a member for attaching the operation device 10 to the right region HR of the handlebar H. A known structure is adopted as the structure of the bracket 20. The cylinder 22 is provided inside the support member 18. The cylinder 22 is a so-called master cylinder. A spring 24 that provides a restoring force to the piston 26 is disposed inside the cylinder 22. The inside of the cylinder 22 is also connected to a hydraulic cable OC. The hydraulic cable OC is also connected to a drive cylinder of the brake device BR. The cylinder 22, the hydraulic cable OC, and the drive cylinder of the brake device BR are filled with drive oil.

[0074] <Movable part 14> The movable member 14 has a piston 26, an operating member 28, a cam mechanism 30, and a deformation inducing member 31. In other words, the movable member 14 is movable relative to the fixed member 12. The piston 26 is disposed inside the cylinder 22. The piston 26 is configured to slide relative to the cylinder 22.

[0075] <Operation member 28> The operating member 28 is disposed outside the operating device 10 . The operating member 28 constitutes a part of the movable member 14. The operating member 28 is configured to move relative to the fixed member 12 in response to an operation by the user. The operating member 28 is a part that is gripped by a user of the human-powered vehicle B. The operating member 28 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 18C in accordance with the strength of the gripping force with which the user grips the operating member 28. The operating member 28 may be an operating lever 28. The operating lever 28 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 18C in response to the operation of the user.

[0076] The operating member 28 is not limited to an operating lever that rotates around the rotation axis 18C. As long as the operating member 28 can move relative to the fixed member 12 in response to the user's operation, the shape, structure, and mechanism of the operating member 28 are not particularly limited. The operating member 28 may have, for example, a guide rail. The movement of the operating member 28 is not limited to a rotational movement that rotates around a rotation axis. The movement of the operating member 28 may be a linear movement in which the operating member 28 moves linearly due to a guide rail.

[0077] In the operation device 10, the fixing member 12 has a bracket 20 configured to be attached to a handlebar H that constitutes a part of the body frame F. For example, a clamp may be used as the bracket 20. As long as it is possible to attach it to a part of the body frame F, the shape, structure, and mechanism of the bracket 20 are not particularly limited.

[0078] When attached to the handlebar H, the rotation shaft 18C is non-parallel to a center plane CP that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle B in the width direction WD of the human-powered vehicle B.

[0079] The operating member 28 is configured to move between an initial position P1 and a braking position P2 shown in FIG. The initial position P1 is a position where the operating device 10 is not in operation. Specifically, in the initial position P1, the operation by the user is released. Therefore, in the initial position P1, the piston 26 and the operating member 28 are pushed back by the action of the restoring force of the spring 24. In this way, when the operating member 28 is in the initial position P1, the brake device BR is configured not to apply a braking force to the disc rotor DR.

[0080] In contrast, the braking position P2 is a position where the operating device 10 is in operation. In other words, the user operates the operating member 28, causing the operating member 28 to be disposed in the braking position P2. When the operating member 28 is in the braking position P2, the brake device BR is configured to apply a braking force to the disc rotor DR.

[0081] <Cam mechanism 30> The cam mechanism 30 is configured to convert the rotational movement of the operating member 28 into the linear movement of the piston 26. For example, the cam mechanism 30 has a lever contact member 30A, a piston pressing member 30B, and a transmission member 30C. The lever contact member 30A is a member that comes into contact with the operating member . The piston pressing member 30B is a member that presses the piston . The transmission member 30C is a member that converts the displacement of the lever contact member 30A accompanying the rotational movement of the operating member 28 into the displacement of the piston pressing member 30B. Such a transmission member 30C is an example of a cam member. The transmission member 30C is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 18B relative to the fixed member 12. In other words, the transmission member 30C is supported by the support member 18 of the fixed member 12 so as to be rotatable.

[0082] <Deformation Inducing Member 31> The deformation inducing member 31 is provided on the movable member 14. In this embodiment, the deformation inducing member 31 is provided on the transmission member 30C. Specifically, the deformation inducing member 31 is provided so as to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the transmission member 30C. The deformation inducing member 31 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 18B in conjunction with the rotation of the transmission member 30C. In other words, the deformation inducing member 31 is configured to deform the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving relative to the power generation device 16 in response to the movement of the movable member 14 relative to the fixed member 12. The deformation induction member 31 may directly deform the magnetostrictive member .

[0083] In addition, the deformation induction member 31 may deform the magnetostrictive member 34 via an intermediate object located between the deformation induction member 31 and the magnetostrictive member 34 in the transmission path along which the force applied to the transmission member 30C is transmitted to the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0084] In an example described later, the power generation device 16 includes a switch 44. The deformation inducing member 31 is configured to press the switch 44 or release the pressed state of the switch 44. The switch 44 is configured to deform the deformation inducing member 31 when the deformation inducing member 31 presses the switch 44 or when the deformation inducing member 31 releases the pressed state of the switch 44. 3, when the deformation inducing member 31 is not pressing the switch 44, the deformation inducing member 31 is separated from the switch 44. The deformation inducing member 31 and the switch 44 may be connected to each other via a link mechanism.

[0085] <Modifications of the cam mechanism 30> In the example shown in FIG. 3, the deformation inducing member 31 is provided so as to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the transmission member 30C, but the shape and structure of the deformation inducing member 31 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. In the cam mechanism 30, the deformation inducing member 31 may be integral with the transmission member 30C. In other words, the operating device 10 may have the transmission member 30C as the deformation inducing member. In this case, the transmission member 30C is configured to move relative to the power generating device 16 in response to movement of the movable member 14 relative to the fixed member 12, thereby deforming the magnetostrictive member 34. In other words, in this embodiment, the transmission member 30C not only has the function of converting the displacement of the lever contact member 30A accompanying the rotational movement of the operating member 28 into the displacement of the piston pressing member 30B, but also has the function of moving the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generating device 16.

[0086] <Generator 16> As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the power generating device 16 has a coil 32 and a magnetostrictive member . The power generating device 16 is configured to generate electric power in the coil 32 by deforming the magnetostrictive member 34 in response to movement of the movable member 14 relative to the fixed member 12 . Furthermore, the generator 16 has a housing 36, a yoke 38, a frame 40, and a magnetic flux forming member 42. Furthermore, the generator 16 further includes a circuit member 16A.

[0087] <Housing 36> The housing 36 is configured to accommodate the coil 32, the magnetostrictive member 34, the yoke 38, the frame 40, and the magnetic flux forming member 42. An opening 36A is formed in the housing 36. A switch 44 that is movable in the direction R1 and a guide member 46 are disposed in the opening 36A. The yoke 38 is fixed to the housing 36. The frame 40 is configured to vibrate (deform) integrally with the magnetostrictive member 34. In the example shown in Fig. 3, the yoke 38 and the frame 40 are formed integrally.

[0088] <Switch 44, guide member 46> The switch 44 is configured to move relative to the generator 16 in response to movement of the movable member 14 relative to the fixed member 12 , thereby deforming the magnetostrictive member 34 . In other words, the switch 44 is configured to deform the magnetostrictive member 34 by coming into contact with the power generating device 16 .

[0089] Specifically, the switch 44 has a first contact surface 44A and a second contact surface 44B. The first contact surface 44A is a portion that contacts the transmission member 30C. The second contact surface 44B is a portion that contacts the magnetostrictive member 34. In this structure, the transmission member 30C is configured to press the first contact surface 44A of the switch 44, or to release the pressing state of the transmission member 30C against the first contact surface 44A. The switch 44 is configured to press the magnetostrictive member 34 with the second contact surface 44B, or to release the pressing state of the second contact surface 44B against the magnetostrictive member 34. The switch 44 is configured to repel the magnetostrictive member 34 by pressing the switch 44 by the transmission member 30C, or by releasing the pressing state. The amount of movement, amount of deformation, and amplitude of vibration of the magnetostrictive member 34 caused by the switch 44 are adjustable. For example, by attaching a weight to the magnetostrictive member 34, the amount of movement, amount of deformation, and amplitude of vibration of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be adjusted.

[0090] The guide member 46 supports the switch 44 so that the switch 44 moves in the direction R1. The guide member 46 also functions as a sealing member. Therefore, the switch 44 can be supported without forming a gap between the switch 44 and the opening 36A.

[0091] <Circuit member 16A> The circuit member 16A is electrically connected to the coil 32. Specifically, the circuit member 16A is connected to output wiring 32A, 32B that is drawn out from the coil 32. The circuit member 16A includes a rectifier 16B, an electric output unit 16C, a control unit 16D, a communication unit 16E, and a power storage unit 16F.

[0092] <Rectifier section 16B> The rectification unit 16B is configured to rectify the current of the electric power generated by the power generation device 16. The rectifier 16B is configured to rectify the current generated in the coil 32. Electronic elements such as a capacitor (not shown) are mounted on the rectifier 16B. The rectifier 16B includes an AC / DC converter capable of converting AC current into DC current. The generated current flowing from the coil 32 into the rectifier 16B is rectified into a rectified current by the rectifier 16B.

[0093] <Electric output section 16C> The electrical output unit 16C is configured to output the power generated in the coil 32 to an electrical component. An example of the electrical output unit 16C is a connector. The electrical components include at least one of an additional operating device 82, which will be described later, a gear shift device DE, an adjustable seat post AS, a front suspension FS, a rear suspension RS, a brake device BR which is a braking device, and a lamp LP.

[0094] <Control unit 16D> The control unit 16D is configured to generate a command signal. The control unit 16D is configured to generate the command signal based on information related to the voltage generated in the coil 32. The control unit 16D is configured to control the communication unit 16E to transmit the command signal to the driven device in response to the user's operation of the additional operation member. The additional operation member is, for example, a switch or a lever constituting the shifter SF. The additional operating member is a member different from the movable member.

[0095] <Communication Unit 16E> The communication unit 16E is configured to transmit the command signal generated in the control unit 16D to the driven device. The communication unit 16E includes a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit the command signal to the driven device.

[0096] <Power storage section 16F> The power storage unit 16F is configured to store the power generated in the coil 32. The communication unit 16E is electrically connected to the power storage unit 16F. The power storage unit 16F is configured to store the rectified current obtained by the rectification unit 16B. In this embodiment, the power storage unit 16F is a secondary battery. Note that the power storage unit 16F may be provided with a transformer such as a DC / DC converter.

[0097] <Specific configuration of the power generation device 16> Next, a specific configuration of the power generation device 16 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. In the following, a case will be described in which the magnetostrictive member 34 is aligned with the yoke 38 in the second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. The first direction D1 corresponds to the swing direction in which the magnetostrictive member 34 swings. Note that, as shown in FIG. 4, the magnetostrictive member 34 may be aligned with the yoke 38 in the first direction D1.

[0098] <Coil 32> The coil 32 is wound around both the frame 40 and the magnetostrictive member 34. The coil 32 may be wound only around the magnetostrictive member 34. The coil 32 may be wound around at least one of the yoke 38, the frame 40, and the magnetostrictive member 34. The coil 32 has output wiring 32A, 32B. The output wiring 32A, 32B are wirings drawn out from the coil 32. The power generated in the coil 32 is supplied to the rectification unit 16B through the output wiring 32A, 32B.

[0099] <Magnetostrictive member 34> The magnetostrictive member 34 has a plate shape extending in the third direction D3. The plate thickness direction of the magnetostrictive member 34 is the first direction D1. When viewed from the first direction D1, the magnetostrictive member 34 has a substantially rectangular shape. The magnetostrictive member 34 is attached to the frame 40. When viewed from the second direction D2, the magnetostrictive member 34 overlaps with the yoke 38. The magnetostrictive member 34 is made of a magnetostrictive material. The magnetostrictive member 34 is made of, for example, an Fe-Ga alloy. The magnetic permeability of the magnetostrictive member 34 changes due to mechanical strain. Furthermore, the magnetization direction of the magnetostrictive member 34 changes due to mechanical strain.

[0100] <York 38> The yoke 38 supports a frame 40 so that the frame 40 is capable of swinging. When viewed from the first direction D1, the yoke 38 has a substantially L-shape. The yoke 38 has a structure in which a plurality of yoke plates 38P are stacked in the first direction D1. Each of the plurality of yoke plates 38P has a first portion 38A and a second portion 38B connected to the first portion 38A. Each of the multiple yoke plates 38P is at least partially formed of a magnetic material. In this embodiment, each of the multiple yoke plates 38P is formed of a magnetic material. In this embodiment, the entire yoke 38 is formed of a magnetic material. The material of each of the multiple yoke plates 38P is not particularly limited, and each of the multiple yoke plates 38P is formed of, for example, soft magnetic steel. Each of the multiple yoke plates 38P may be formed of, for example, SS400, which is a type of soft magnetic steel. The yoke 38 may include both a magnetic material and a non-magnetic material.

[0101] In each of the multiple yoke plates 38P, the first portion 38A has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape extending in the second direction D2, and the second portion 38B has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape extending in the third direction D3. The second portion 38B faces the magnetostrictive member 34 and the coil 32 at an interval in the second direction D2. The second portion 38B is disposed alongside the magnetostrictive member 34 in the second direction D2.

[0102] In this embodiment, in each of the multiple yoke plates 38P, the first portion 38A is formed integrally with the second portion 38B. The first portion 38A and the second portion 38B form an integral single member. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the yoke 38 has a configuration in which a plurality of yoke plates 38P are stacked. In other words, each of the plurality of yoke plates 38P is separable from the other. The structure of the yoke 38 is not limited to the structure shown in Fig. 5. The yoke 38 may be formed of an integral member.

[0103] <Frame 40> The magnetostrictive member 34 is attached to the frame 40. The magnetostrictive member 34 is a separate member from the frame 40. The magnetostrictive member 34 may be attached to the frame 40 via an adhesive. The magnetostrictive member 34 may be attached to the frame 40 by welding or the like. The frame 40 has a plate shape that extends in a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1. In the first direction D1, the frame 40 is fixed to the yoke 38. The frame 40 is formed to include a nonmagnetic material. In other words, the frame 40 is at least partially formed of a nonmagnetic material. In this embodiment, the frame 40 is formed of a nonmagnetic material. In this embodiment, the entire frame 40 is formed of a nonmagnetic material. For example, the frame 40 is formed of stainless steel. Note that the frame 40 may include a magnetic material. In this case, it is sufficient that the frame 40 has nonmagnetic properties as a whole.

[0104] <Magnetic flux forming member 42> The magnetic flux forming member 42 is fixed to the second portion 38B. The magnetic flux forming member 42 is arranged in line with the magnetostrictive member 34 and the second portion 38B in the second direction D2. The magnetic flux forming member 42 is arranged between the yoke 38 and the magnetostrictive member 34 in the second direction D2. The magnetic flux forming member 42 faces the magnetostrictive member 34 with a gap in between in the second direction D2. The magnetic flux forming member 42 has a pair of magnetic poles. The magnetic flux forming member 42 is, for example, a permanent magnet. An N pole is formed on one surface of the magnetic flux forming member 42 facing the third direction D3. An S pole is formed on the other surface of the magnetic flux forming member 42 facing the third direction D3. The magnetic flux forming member 42 forms a magnetic flux passing through the magnetostrictive member 34. As a result, a closed magnetic circuit passing through the magnetic flux forming member 42, the magnetostrictive member 34, and the yoke 38 is formed.

[0105] <Action and effect> The effects of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. Here, a case will be described in which the operating member 28 moves from the initial position P1 shown in FIG. 3 to the braking position P2 shown in FIG. 6, and then returns from the braking position P2 to the initial position P1. When the operating member 28 is stationary in the initial position P1, the power generation device 16 does not generate power.

[0106] Next, the user operates the operating member 28, that is, the user applies a gripping force to the operating member 28, and the operating member 28 moves from the initial position P1 to the braking position P2. Specifically, a rotational force is generated in the operating member 28 around the rotation shaft 18C. The operating member 28 presses the lever contact member 30A, and a rotational force is generated in the transmission member 30C by the pressing force applied to the lever contact member 30A. The rotational force of the transmission member 30C is transmitted to the piston pressing member 30B, and the piston pressing member 30B presses the piston 26. Since the pressing force of the piston 26 is greater than the restoring force of the spring 24, the piston 26 moves in the cylinder 22, and hydraulic pressure is applied to the driving oil. As a result, the brake device BR applies a braking force to the disc rotor DR.

[0107] Furthermore, when the operating member 28 is operated in this manner, the deformation inducing member 31 provided on the transmission member 30C presses the first contact surface 44A of the switch 44 as the transmission member 30C rotates. The second contact surface 44B of the switch 44 presses the magnetostrictive member 34, causing the magnetostrictive member 34 to move in the first direction D1 shown in FIG.

[0108] Next, the user operates the operating member 28, i.e., the user releases the gripping force, so that the operating member 28 moves from the braking position P2 to the initial position P1. Specifically, the piston 26 is pushed back in the cylinder 22 by the action of the restoring force of the spring 24, and the operating member 28 moves from the braking position P2 to the initial position P1. This releases the braking force of the brake device BR applied to the disc rotor DR.

[0109] Furthermore, the deformation induction member 31 is released from the pressing state against the first contact surface 44A. Furthermore, the magnetostrictive member 34 is released from the pressing state against the second contact surface 44B of the switch 44. As a result, the magnetostrictive member 34 is repelled, and the magnetostrictive member 34 oscillates in the first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. That is, the magnetostrictive member 34 can be deformed in response to the movement of the movable member 14 relative to the fixed member 12. The magnetostrictive member 34 vibrates as the magnetostrictive member 34 deforms, and the magnetostrictive member 34 expands and contracts due to the vibration of the magnetostrictive member 34. This changes the magnetic flux passing through the coil 32, and the coil 32 can generate electric power. In power generation using the magnetostrictive member 34, it is possible to generate electric power in the operating device 10, and it is possible to obtain the effect that the user does not easily feel the load associated with the power generation. The electric power generated in the operating device 10 can be used to power electric components such as a power meter, a cycle computer, and a gear-driven battery.

[0110] Moreover, the power generated by the operating device 10 can be used to power an additional operating device different from the operating device. Here, the operating device 10 is a right-side operating device operated with the user's right hand, and the additional operating device is a left-side operating device operated with the user's left hand. The right-side operating device may be referred to as a first operating device, and the left-side operating device may be referred to as a second operating device. Each of the operating device 10 and the additional operating device may be, for example, an electric shifter. In this case, the power generated by the operating device 10 can be used to power the electric shifter. Here, the additional operating device is, for example, an additional operating device 82 described later.

[0111] Furthermore, since the magnetostrictive member 34 can be vibrated by utilizing the restoring force of the spring 24, usability is improved.

[0112] Furthermore, the transmission member 30C is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft 18B of the support member 18, and the deformation induction member 31 is provided so as to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the transmission member 30C. Therefore, when the transmission member 30C rotates around the rotation shaft 18B relative to the fixed member 12, the deformation induction member 31 also rotates around the rotation shaft 18B, and the deformation induction member 31 can deform the magnetostrictive member 34. This can promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34. Furthermore, the deformation inducing member 31 that constitutes a part of the movable member 14 is configured to press the switch 44 and to release the pressed state of the switch 44. Therefore, the switch 44 can deform the magnetostrictive member 34 in response to the movement of the movable member 14. Therefore, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be promoted.

[0113] <First Modification of First Embodiment> In this embodiment, the deformation inducing member 31 is provided so as to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the transmission member 30C, but the deformation inducing member 31 may be provided on a member other than the transmission member 30C. For example, the deformation inducing member 31 may be provided on the operating member 28. In this case, the operating member 28 not only has a function of applying a rotational force to the cam mechanism 30, but also has a function of moving the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generation device 16 by the deformation inducing member 31.

[0114] Furthermore, the lever contact member 30A may be provided with a deformation inducing member 31. In this case, the lever contact member 30A not only functions as a part of the cam mechanism 30, but also has a function of moving the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generation device 16 by the deformation inducing member 31. Furthermore, the piston pressing member 30B may be provided with a deformation inducing member 31. In this case, the piston pressing member 30B not only functions as a part of the cam mechanism 30, but also has a function of moving the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generation device 16 by the deformation inducing member 31.

[0115] Furthermore, the piston 26 may be provided with a deformation inducing member 31. In this case, the piston 26 not only reciprocates within the cylinder 22, but also has the function of moving the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generation device 16 by the deformation inducing member 31. Therefore, the magnetostrictive member 34 can be deformed in response to the sliding movement of the piston 26 relative to the cylinder 22. This can promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0116] <Second Modification of First Embodiment> In the above-described first embodiment, a description has been given of pressing the magnetostrictive member 34 by the switch 44 and releasing the pressed state of the magnetostrictive member 34 by the switch 44. As a modified example, an elastic member may be used to facilitate releasing the pressed state of the magnetostrictive member 34. In this case, the elastic member is disposed inside the housing 36. One end of the elastic member is supported, for example, by the inner wall of the housing 36. The other end of the elastic member is capable of contacting, for example, the second contact surface 44B of the switch 44. The elastic member may be a known spring such as a coil spring or a leaf spring.

[0117] According to this configuration, when the deformation inducing member 31 presses the first contact surface 44A of the switch 44, the second contact surface 44B of the switch 44 presses the magnetostrictive member 34 and also presses the other end of the elastic member, causing the elastic member to elastically deform.

[0118] Thereafter, when the deformation induction member 31 is released from pressing the first contact surface 44A of the switch 44, the switch 44 moves toward the deformation induction member 31 due to the action of the restoring force of the elastic member. This causes the magnetostrictive member 34 to bounce, and the magnetostrictive member 34 oscillates in the first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. In other words, the magnetostrictive member 34 can be deformed by the movement of the deformation induction member 31 and the action of the restoring force of the elastic member. Therefore, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be promoted.

[0119] <Third Modification of First Embodiment> In the above-mentioned first embodiment and second modified example, a configuration has been described in which the deformation induction member 31 presses the first contact surface 44A, which is one end surface of the switch 44, and the second contact surface 44B, which is the other end surface of the switch 44, presses the magnetostrictive member 34. As a modified example, a configuration may be employed in which a protrusion partially provided on a side surface different from the two end surfaces of the switch 44 repels the magnetostrictive member 34. In this configuration, it is preferable to apply the restoring force of the elastic member described in the second modified example to the second contact surface 44B.

[0120] According to this configuration, when the deformation inducing member 31 presses the first contact surface 44A of the switch 44, the protrusion of the switch 44 moves in the first direction D1 and contacts the magnetostrictive member 34, which is repelled and oscillates in the first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. At this time, the second contact surface 44B of the switch 44 presses the other end of the elastic member. This causes the elastic member to elastically deform.

[0121] Thereafter, when the deformation-inducing member 31 is released from the pressing state against the first contact surface 44A of the switch 44, the restoring force of the elastic member causes the protrusion to move in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 and come into contact with the magnetostrictive member 34, causing the magnetostrictive member 34 to bounce off, and the magnetostrictive member 34 to oscillate in the first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. In other words, the magnetostrictive member 34 can be deformed by the movement of the deformation inducing member 31, the contact of the protrusion of the switch 44 with the magnetostrictive member 34, and the action of the restoring force of the elastic member. Therefore, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be promoted.

[0122] <Other embodiments> Other embodiments will be described below. In the second and subsequent embodiments described below, the same members as those in the first embodiment and the modified examples are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0123] <Second embodiment> Next, an operating device according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the magnetostrictive member 34 is moved by using a magnetic force.

[0124] <Cam mechanism 48> The cam mechanism 48 has the lever contact member 30A, the piston pressing member 30B, and the transmission member 30C described in the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the cam mechanism 48, the transmission member 30C has a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 functions as a deformation inducing member. The first magnet 50 is movable in a direction R1. The first magnet 50 is movable in conjunction with the movement of the transmission member 30C. The structure between the first magnet 50 and the transmission member 30C is not particularly limited. For example, a structure in which the above-mentioned deformation inducing member 31 presses the first magnet 50 may be adopted, or the transmission member 30C and the first magnet 50 may be connected by a connecting mechanism.

[0125] <Generator 52> The power generating device 52 has the same configuration as the power generating device 16 described in the first embodiment, except for the configurations of the magnetostrictive member 34 and the housing 36. In the power generating device 52, the magnetostrictive member 34 has a second magnet 54 provided at the tip of the magnetostrictive member 34. The second magnet 54 functions as a deformation inducing member. No opening 36A is formed in the housing 36. A housing wall 36B is disposed between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54. In other words, the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 are not in contact with each other. The housing wall 36B is made of a material such as resin, and does not interfere with the action of the magnetic field generated between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54.

[0126] The effect of the magnetic field generated between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 may be an attractive force that attracts the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 to each other, or a repulsive force that repels the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 to each other. 7, the effect of the magnetic field generated between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 is an attractive force that attracts the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 to each other. For this reason, the N pole of the first magnet 50 and the S pole of the second magnet 54 are arranged to face each other. The power generation device 52 is configured such that the magnetostrictive member 34 having the second magnet 54 is deformed by the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, which are deformation induction members, approaching each other.

[0127] <Action and effect> 3 and 6, when a user applies a gripping force to the operating member 28, the operating member 28 moves from the initial position P1 to the braking position P2. As a result, the brake device BR applies a braking force to the disc rotor DR. In such an operation of the operating member 28, the first magnet 50 approaches the housing wall 36B as the transmission member 30C moves. A magnetic force is generated between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, and the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 are attracted to each other. This causes the magnetostrictive member 34 to deform.

[0128] By releasing the gripping force of the user, the operating member 28 moves from the braking position P2 to the initial position P1, whereby the braking force of the brake device BR applied to the disc rotor DR is released. In such an operation of the operating member 28, the first magnet 50 moves away from the housing wall 36B as the transmission member 30C moves. The effect of the magnetic force generated between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 becomes smaller, and the second magnet 54 moves away from the first magnet 50. This causes the magnetostrictive member 34 to bounce and oscillate in the first direction D1. That is, the magnetostrictive member 34 can be deformed in response to the movement of the movable member 14 relative to the fixed member 12.

[0129] Therefore, the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be obtained, and the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, promoting the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34. Furthermore, since there is no need to provide an opening in the housing 36, the inside of the housing 36 can be kept sealed. A power generating device with excellent waterproof properties can be realized.

[0130] <Third embodiment> Next, an operating device according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The third embodiment differs from the above-described embodiments and modifications in the direction in which the piston 26 moves in response to the operation of the operating member 28. Specifically, the operating device 10 according to the above-described first embodiment employs a structure in which the piston 26 moves in a direction away from the operating member 28 when a gripping force of the user is applied to the operating member 28. In other words, a structure in which the piston 26 is pushed by the operating member 28 and the cam mechanism 30 is employed. In contrast, the operating device according to the third embodiment employs a structure in which the piston 26 moves toward the operating member 28 when a gripping force of the user is applied to the operating member 28. In other words, a structure in which the piston 26 is pulled by the operating member 28 and a cam mechanism is employed.

[0131] The operating device 10A according to the third embodiment includes a fixed member 12, a movable member 14, and a power generation device 52. The fixed member 12 has a support member 56, a bracket 20, and a cylinder 22. The movable member 14 has a piston 26, an operating member 28, and a cam mechanism 57. The cam mechanism 57 is movable in response to the operation of the operating member 28. The cam mechanism 57 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 18C relative to the fixed member 12. The cam mechanism 57 is an example of a cam member. The cam mechanism 57 is connected to the piston 26. Therefore, when the cam mechanism 57 rotates in response to the operation of the operating member 28, the piston 26 can move linearly. In addition, a spring 24 is disposed inside the cylinder 22. When the user operates the operating member 28, the restoring force and elastic deformation of the spring 24 enable the piston 26 to move back and forth inside the cylinder 22.

[0132] The support member 56 is a part that forms the overall shape of the operating device 10A. In other words, the support member 56 forms the casing of the operating device 10A. The support member 56 has a front end surface 56A and an outer surface 56B. Inside the support member 56, as the operating member 28 is operated, the piston 26 moves as if pulled by the operating member 28. The above-mentioned power generation device 52 is provided on the front end surface 56A. A first magnet 50 is built into the tip portion 26A of the piston 26. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52.

[0133] <Action and effect> According to this configuration, the piston 26 moves in the RD direction as the operating member 28 is operated. Furthermore, when the operation of the operating member 28 is released, the piston 26 moves in the LD direction. Therefore, the first magnet 50 built into the piston 26 moves in the RD direction or the LD direction. In other words, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. For this reason, between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, an attractive force that attracts the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 to each other sometimes acts and sometimes does not act. Therefore, when the second magnet 54 moves inside the power generation device 52, the second magnet 54 deforms the magnetostrictive member 34. In this embodiment, as in the above-described embodiment, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, thereby promoting the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0134] <Modification of the third embodiment> In the third embodiment, the power generating device 52 is disposed on the front end surface 56A of the support member 56. As long as it is possible to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force, the position of the power generating device 52 is not limited to the front end surface 56A. For example, as shown by reference symbol P3 in Fig. 8, the power generation device 52 may be disposed on the outer surface 56B of the support member 56. Even in this case, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. Therefore, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of magnetic force to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34. Furthermore, two power generation devices 52 may be disposed in the operating device 10A. In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the two power generation devices 52 is disposed on the front end surface 56A, and the other of the two power generation devices 52 is disposed on the outer side surface 56B.

[0135] <Fourth embodiment> Next, an operating device according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth embodiment differs from the above-described third embodiment in terms of the arrangement of the first magnets 50.

[0136] In the operating device 10B according to the fourth embodiment, the support member 56 has a rear end surface 56C. The above-mentioned power generation device 52 is provided on the rear end surface 56C. Further, the cam mechanism 57 is provided with a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generation device 52.

[0137] <Action and effect> According to this configuration, when the operating member 28 is operated, the cam mechanism 57 rotates clockwise around the rotation axis 18C. When the operating member 28 is released, the restoring force of the spring 24 causes the cam mechanism 57 to rotate counterclockwise around the rotation axis 18C. Therefore, the first magnet 50 provided in the cam mechanism 57 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. In other words, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. For this reason, between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, an attractive force that attracts the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 to each other sometimes acts and sometimes does not act. Therefore, when the second magnet 54 moves inside the power generation device 52, the second magnet 54 deforms the magnetostrictive member 34. In this embodiment, as in the above-described embodiment, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be promoted by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force.

[0138] <Modification of the Fourth Embodiment> In the example shown in FIG. 9, the power generating device 52 is disposed on the rear end surface 56C of the support member 56, but as long as it is possible to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force, the position of the power generating device 52 is not limited to the rear end surface 56C. For example, as shown by reference symbol P4 in Fig. 9, the power generating device 52 may be provided between the support member 56 and the bracket 20. In other words, the power generating device 52 may be provided inside the fixing member 12. Even in this case, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. Therefore, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of magnetic force to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34. Furthermore, two power generation devices 52 may be disposed in the operating device 10B. In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the two power generation devices 52 is disposed on the rear end surface 56C, and the other of the two power generation devices 52 is disposed inside the fixed member 12.

[0139] <Fifth embodiment> Next, an operating device according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The fifth embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in terms of the arrangement of the power generation device.

[0140] In an operating device 10C according to the fifth embodiment, a support member 18 has an outer portion 18D. The outer portion 18D has a front region 18E, a central region 18F, and a rear region 18G. The power generation device 52 described above is provided in the front region 18E. A first magnet 50 is built into the tip portion 26A of the piston 26. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52.

[0141] <Action and effect> According to this configuration, the piston 26 moves linearly back and forth relative to the cylinder 22 in response to the operation of the operating member 28 or due to the restoring force of the spring 24. Therefore, the first magnet 50 built into the piston 26 moves linearly back and forth relative to the cylinder 22. In other words, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 and moves toward the second magnet 54. For this reason, between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, an attractive force that attracts the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54 to each other sometimes acts and sometimes does not act. Therefore, when the second magnet 54 moves inside the power generation device 52, the second magnet 54 deforms the magnetostrictive member 34. In this embodiment, as in the above-described embodiment, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be promoted by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force.

[0142] <First Modification of Fifth Embodiment> In the fifth embodiment, the power generating device 52 is disposed in the front region 18E of the support member 18. As long as it is possible to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force, the position of the power generating device 52 is not limited to the front region 18E. 10, the power generating device 52 may be disposed in at least one of the central region 18F, the rear region 18G, and the accommodation space 18A of the support member 18. Even in this case, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. Therefore, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of magnetic force to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0143] <Second Modification of Fifth Embodiment> In the fifth embodiment and the first modified example, the first magnet 50 is built into the tip portion 26A of the piston 26. As long as it is possible to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force, the position of the first magnet 50 is not limited to the tip portion 26A. For example, the first magnet 50 may be disposed on the piston pressing member 30B shown in Fig. 10. In this case as well, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. Therefore, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of magnetic force to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0144] Sixth embodiment Next, an operating device according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sixth embodiment differs from the above-described embodiments and modifications in terms of the structure of the operating device. An operating device 60 shown in FIG. 11 has both a gear shifting function and a braking function. The above-mentioned power generation device 16 is provided inside the operating device 60. The operating device 60 has an operating member 62. The operating member 62 has a deformation inducing member 31. The deformation inducing member 31 is configured to press the switch 44 of the power generation device 16 or release the switch 44 from a pressed state. The operating member 62 is rotatable about an axis parallel to the front-rear direction FBD, and is also rotatable about an axis parallel to the width direction WD. The operating member 62 has a structure corresponding to the above-mentioned operating member 28. Furthermore, the operating device 60 has a mechanism corresponding to the above-mentioned cam mechanism 30. Such an operating member 62 functions as both a brake lever and a shift lever.

[0145] Furthermore, in the operating device 60, the fixed member 12 includes a grip portion 60G that can be gripped by a user.

[0146] The operating member 62 constitutes a part of the movable member. The operating member 62 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 60A in response to an operation by the user. The operating member 62 may be an operating lever 62. The operating lever 62 is configured to rotate around the rotation axis 60A in response to an operation by the user. The power generation device 16 is located above the operating member 62.

[0147] In the operating device 60, the fixed member 12 has a bracket 12A configured to be attached to a handlebar H that constitutes a part of the body frame F. When attached to the handlebar H, the rotation axis 60A is non-orthogonal to a center plane CP that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle B in the width direction WD of the human-powered vehicle B.

[0148] <Action and effect> In this embodiment, the user moves the operating member 62 in the direction BD, causing the operating member 62 to rotate around the rotation axis 60A. The deformation inducing member 31 moves in conjunction with the rotation of the operating member 62. The deformation inducing member 31 presses the switch 44 of the power generation device 16, or releases the pressed state of the switch 44. This causes the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generation device 16 to deform, enabling power generation in the power generation device 16. In this embodiment as well, the same effects as those of the above-mentioned embodiments can be obtained.

[0149] <First Modification of Sixth Embodiment> The operating device 61 may include a power generating device 52 instead of the power generating device 16. In this case, the operating member 62 has a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52. The second magnet 54 is moved by the action of magnetic force to deform the magnetostrictive member 34, thereby generating electricity in the power generating device 52.

[0150] <Second Modification of Sixth Embodiment> As long as it is possible to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force, the position of the power generating device 52 is not limited. 11, the power generating device 52 may be disposed at least one of an interior P8 of the operating device 60, a position P9 below the operating device 60, and a position P10 between the operating device 60 and the handlebar H. Even in this case, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. Therefore, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of magnetic force to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0151] <Third Modification of Sixth Embodiment> Next, an operating device according to a modified example of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the operating device 60 according to the sixth embodiment described above, the operating member 62 has a function of a brake lever and a function of a shift lever. The operating device 60 according to this modification includes an operating member 62 that has only the function of a brake lever, and an additional operating member 63 that has the function of a shift lever. The additional operating member 63 is a so-called electric shifter, and constitutes a part of the shifter SF. The additional operating member 63 is capable of driving the transmission DE using electric power generated by the operating device 60.

[0152] Seventh embodiment Next, an operating device according to a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The seventh embodiment differs from the sixth embodiment described above in that power generation is performed by shifting. In the seventh embodiment, the same members as those in the sixth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0153] An operating device 61 shown in FIG. 13 has both a gear shifting function and a braking function. The operating device 61 has a speed change mechanism 61A connected to an operating member 62, and the above-mentioned power generator 16. The speed change mechanism 61A and the power generator 16 are located inside the operating device 61 and are arranged adjacent to each other. The speed change mechanism 61A has a deformation inducing member 31. The deformation inducing member 31 of the speed change mechanism 61A is configured to press a switch 44 of the power generator 16 or to release the pressed state of the switch 44.

[0154] The operating member 62 is configured to rotate around the rotation shaft 60B in response to an operation by the user. The operating device 61 can perform a gear shifting operation by rotating the operating member 62 around the rotation shaft 60B. Although omitted in FIG. 13, the operating device 61 has a rotation shaft 60A shown in FIG. 11. The operating member 62 is configured to also rotate around the rotation shaft 60A in response to an operation by the user.

[0155] In the operation device 61, the fixed member 12 has a bracket 12A configured to be attached to a handlebar H that constitutes a part of the body frame F. When attached to the handlebar H, the rotation shaft 60B is non-parallel to a center plane CP that passes through the center of the human-powered vehicle B in the width direction WD of the human-powered vehicle B.

[0156] <Action and effect> In this embodiment, the user moves the operating member 62 in the width direction WD, causing the operating member 62 to rotate around the rotating shaft 60B. As the operating member 62 rotates, the speed change mechanism 61A rotates around the rotating shaft 60B, moving the deformation inducing member 31. The deformation inducing member 31 presses the switch 44 of the power generator 16, or releases the switch 44 from being pressed. This causes the magnetostrictive member 34 of the power generator 16 to deform, allowing the power generator 16 to generate power. This embodiment also provides the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0157] <First Modification of Seventh Embodiment> The operating device 61 may include a power generating device 52 instead of the power generating device 16. In this case, the speed change mechanism 61A has a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52. The second magnet 54 is moved by the action of magnetic force to deform the magnetostrictive member 34, thereby generating electricity in the power generating device 52. Furthermore, the piston 26 disposed inside the operating device 61 may have the first magnet 50. In this case, as the piston 26 reciprocates, the second magnet 54 moves due to the action of a magnetic force generated between the first magnet 50 and the second magnet 54, deforming the magnetostrictive member 34, and generating electricity in the power generating device 52.

[0158] <Second Modification of Seventh Embodiment> As long as it is possible to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 by moving the second magnet 54 by the action of magnetic force, the position of the power generating device 52 is not limited. 13, the power generation device 52 may be disposed at least one of an interior P11 of the operating device 61, an upper position P12 above the operating device 61, and a front position P13 of the operating device 61. Even in this case, the first magnet 50 moves away from the second magnet 54 or moves toward the second magnet 54. Therefore, the second magnet 54 can be moved by the action of magnetic force to promote the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34.

[0159] Eighth embodiment Next, an operating device according to an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The eighth embodiment differs from the above-described embodiments and modifications in that the operation member includes a button.

[0160] The operating device 64 includes an operating member 68, a power generation device 16, a deformation inducing member 31, and a shifter SF. The deformation inducing member 31 is provided on the operating member 68. As described above, the deformation inducing member 31 is configured to press the switch 44 of the power generation device 16 or to release the switch 44 of the power generation device 16 from a pressed state. Furthermore, the operating member 68 includes a button 66 that is linearly movable in response to an operation by the user.

[0161] The shifter SF is an electric shifter that controls the gear shifting operation of the transmission DE. A user presses a button 66 when operating the shifter SF to change gears in the transmission DE. The shifter SF is electrically connected to the power generation device 16. Electric power generated by the power generation device 16 is supplied to the shifter SF.

[0162] <Action and effect> When the user is not operating the operating member 68, the deformation inducing member 31 presses the switch 44 of the power generation device 16. When the user grips the operating member 68 and operates it, the deformation inducing member 31 moves away from the switch 44. This causes the switch 44 to move, the magnetostrictive member 34 in the power generation device 16 to deform, and power is generated. When the user releases the gripping force on the operating member 68, the operating member 68 returns to its initial position and presses the switch 44. This causes the switch 44 to move, the magnetostrictive member 34 in the power generation device 16 to deform, and power is generated. According to this configuration, the user can generate power using the power generation device 16 without feeling the load required for power generation. Furthermore, the electric power generated by the power generating device 16 can be used to power the shifter SF, which is an electric shifter.

[0163] <First Modification of Eighth Embodiment> The operating device 64 may include a power generating device 52 instead of the power generating device 16. In this case, the operating member 68 has a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52. The second magnet 54 is moved by the action of magnetic force to deform the magnetostrictive member 34, thereby generating electricity in the power generating device 52. The electric power generated by the power generating device 52 can be used to power the shifter SF.

[0164] <Second Modification of Eighth Embodiment> The electric power generated by the power generating device may be used for electrical components other than the shifter SF. The electrical components include, for example, at least one of an additional operating device 82 (described later), a gear changing device DE, an adjustable seat post AS, a front suspension FS, a rear suspension RS, a brake device BR which is a braking device, and a lamp LP. In addition, the electricity generated by the power generation device can be used as a power source for switches, lights and other light sources, sound sources for alarms and other sounds, power sources for cycle computers, and low-power CMOS sensors.

[0165] <Modification of the Eighth Embodiment> FIG. 15 shows an operating device according to a modified example of the eighth embodiment. In this modification, the configuration of the eighth embodiment described above is applied to the configuration of the first embodiment described with reference to Fig. 3. In this modification as well, the same effects as those of the eighth embodiment described above can be obtained.

[0166] <Ninth embodiment> Next, an operating device according to a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the above-described embodiment, the hydraulic brake device utilizing hydraulic pressure has been described. In the ninth embodiment, a mechanical brake device using a wire will be described.

[0167] As shown in Fig. 16, the human-powered vehicle BM has an operation device 69 and a mechanical brake device MBR. Note that Fig. 16 omits other components of the human-powered vehicle than the operation device 69 and the mechanical brake device MBR.

[0168] <Operating device 69> The operating device 69 has a fixed member 12 , a movable member 14 , and a power generating device 16 . The fixed member 12 has a support member 18, a rotation shaft 18C, and a bracket 20. The movable member 14 has a brake wire WB, a cable fixing portion 14A, an operation member 14B, and a deformation inducing member 31.

[0169] The brake wire WB has an outer wire WO and an inner wire WI. One end of the outer wire WO is connected to a support member 18. The other end of the outer wire WO is connected to, for example, a body frame of the human-powered vehicle BM. The inner wire WI is movable inside the outer wire WO. One end of the inner wire WI is connected to a cable fixing portion 14A. The other end of the inner wire WI is connected to a mechanical brake device MBR. The inner wire WI is an example of a wire fixed to the cable fixing portion 14A.

[0170] The power generating device 16 is disposed on the fixing member 12. The deformation inducing member 31 is provided on the cable fixing portion 14A. As a result, as the cable fixing portion 14A moves, the deformation inducing member 31 moves the switch 44, the magnetostrictive member 34 deforms, and the power generating device 16 generates power. The deformation inducing member 31 may be provided on the operating member 14B. In this case, as the operating member 14B moves, the deformation inducing member 31 moves the switch 44, the magnetostrictive member 34 deforms, and electricity is generated.

[0171] The cable fixing portion 14A fixes the inner wire WI, which moves as the movable member 14 moves relative to the fixed member 12. The operating member 14B is configured to rotate around a rotation shaft 18C. The operating member 14B may be an operating lever 14B. The operating lever 14B is configured to rotate around the rotation shaft 18C in response to an operation by the user. The operating member 14B is connected to the inner wire WI via the cable fixing portion 14A. That is, in the operating device 69, the inner wire WI moves in accordance with the rotation of the operating member 14B around the rotation shaft 18C.

[0172] <Mechanical Brake Device MBR> In the example shown in Fig. 16, the mechanical braking device MBR is a cantilever brake. The mechanical braking device MBR may also be a V-brake. The mechanical brake device MBR includes a brake caliper BC, a wire branch BW, a fixing bolt BL, and a brake shoe BS. The brake caliper BC has a movable end and a rotating shaft. One end of the wire branch BW is connected to an inner wire WI. The other end of the wire branch BW is connected to the movable end of the brake caliper BC.

[0173] A fixing bolt BL fixes the rotation axis of the brake caliper BC to the body frame of the human-powered vehicle BM. The brake caliper BC is rotatable around the fixing bolt BL relative to the body frame. A brake shoe BS is fixed to the brake caliper BC. The brake shoe BS is disposed to face a rim RM of a wheel of the human-powered vehicle BM. The brake shoe BS is configured to apply a braking force to the wheel by frictional force generated between the brake shoe BS and the rim RM.

[0174] <Action and effect> When the user is not operating the operating member 14B, a gap is generated between the brake shoe BS and the rim RM, and no braking force is generated in the wheel. When the user grips the operating member 14B and operates the operating member 14B, the inner wire WI moves via the cable fixing part 14A, and the inner wire WI is pulled toward the operating member 14B.

[0175] As the inner wire WI moves, the wire branch BW moves and the brake caliper BC rotates around the fixing bolt BL. The brake shoe BS moves toward the rim RM and comes into contact with the rim RM. When the user releases the grip on the operating member 14B, the operating member 14B returns to its initial position and the braking force on the wheel is released.

[0176] In such an operating device 69, the inner wire WI is fixed by the cable fixing part 14A, so that the movable member 14 can be moved via the inner wire WI. This causes the deformation inducing member 31 to press the switch 44, which moves the switch 44 and deforms the magnetostrictive member 34 in the power generating device 16, thereby generating power. By using the cable fixing part 14A, the deformation of the magnetostrictive member 34 can be promoted.

[0177] <Modification of the ninth embodiment> The operating device 69 may include a power generating device 52 instead of the power generating device 16. In this case, the operating member 14B has a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52. The second magnet 54 is moved by the action of magnetic force to deform the magnetostrictive member 34, thereby generating electricity in the power generating device 52.

[0178] <First Modification of Deformation Inducing Member> Next, a first modified example of the deformation induction member will be described with reference to FIG. The deformation inducing member 70A has a linear motion member 72 and a rotating member 74. The linear moving member 72 is capable of reciprocating movement in a direction R2 in which the linear moving member 72 extends. The linear motion member 72 is connected to, for example, the cam mechanism 30. In response to the operation of the cam mechanism 30, the linear motion member 72 is configured to reciprocate.

[0179] The rotating member 74 is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 74A. The rotating member 74 is rotatable in only one direction, that is, in the direction R3. The rotating member 74 has a plurality of contact portions 76. The plurality of contact portions 76 are configured to come into contact with the linear moving member 72 in turn in the direction R3 due to the reciprocating movement of the linear moving member 72. In other words, the reciprocating movement of the linear moving member 72 is converted into the rotational movement of the rotating member 74. Each of the plurality of contact portions 76 is configured to press the magnetostrictive member 34. Therefore, according to the first modified example, the rotating member 74 can be rotated in accordance with the reciprocating movement of the linear moving member 72, and the magnetostrictive member 34 can be continuously pressed. Therefore, the power generation device 16 can generate power continuously.

[0180] <Second modified example of deformation induction member> Next, a second modified example of the deformation induction member will be described with reference to FIG. The deformation inducing member 70B has a first linear moving member 78A and a second linear moving member 78B. The first linear moving member 78A is capable of reciprocating movement in a direction R4 in which the first linear moving member 78A extends. The first linear moving member 78A is configured to press the magnetostrictive member 34. The first linear moving member 78A has a contact protrusion 78C.

[0181] The second linear moving member 78B is capable of reciprocating movement in a direction R5 in which the second linear moving member 78B extends. The direction R4 is perpendicular to the direction R5. The second linear motion member 78B is coupled to, for example, the cam mechanism 30. In response to the operation of the cam mechanism 30, the second linear motion member 78B is configured to reciprocate. The second linear motion member 78B has a concave-convex portion 78D. The concave-convex portion 78D has a structure in which a plurality of convex portions and a plurality of concave portions are alternately arranged in the direction R5. The concave-convex portion 78D is configured to come into contact with the contact protrusion 78C. As the second linear motion member 78B reciprocates in the direction R5, the plurality of convex portions constituting the concave-convex portion 78D continuously press the contact protrusion 78C. Furthermore, the plurality of concave portions constituting the concave-convex portion 78D continuously release the pressing state against the contact protrusion 78C.

[0182] Therefore, according to the first modified example, the first linear moving member 78A can be caused to reciprocate in association with the reciprocating movement of the second linear moving member 78B, and the magnetostrictive member 34 can be continuously pressed. Therefore, the power generation device 16 can generate power continuously.

[0183] Tenth embodiment Next, an operating device according to a tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The tenth embodiment differs from the above-described embodiments and modifications in that a button, which is an operating member, functions as a deformation inducing member.

[0184] The operation device 80 includes a button 66, a power generation device 16, and a bracket 20A. The button 66 is an example of a deformation inducing member. The operating device 80 is a device for operating electrical components other than the brake device BR. Such electrical components are at least one of the transmission device DE, the adjustable seat post AS, the front suspension FS, the rear suspension RS, the drive unit, and the lamp LP.

[0185] The power generation device 16 is built into the operating device 80. As in the above-described embodiment, the button 66, which is a deformation inducing member, is configured to be moved together with the switch 44 of the power generation device 16. Therefore, when a user operates the button 66, the switch 44 moves, the magnetostrictive member 34 deforms, and power is generated in the power generation device 16.

[0186] The bracket 20A is a member for attaching the operation device 80 to the right region HR of the handlebar H. The bracket 20A may be common to the bracket 20 that fixes the fixing member 12 to the handlebar H. According to this embodiment, power generation can be performed by operating the button 66.

[0187] <Modification of the Tenth Embodiment> The operating device 80 may include a power generating device 52 instead of the power generating device 16. In this case, the operating member 14B has a first magnet 50. The first magnet 50 faces a second magnet 54 of the power generating device 52. The second magnet 54 is moved by the action of magnetic force to deform the magnetostrictive member 34, thereby generating electricity in the power generating device 52.

[0188] <Eleventh embodiment> Next, an operating device according to an eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The eleventh embodiment relates to an operating device in which an additional operating device is added to the configuration of the fifth embodiment described above. In the eleventh embodiment, the same members as those in the fifth embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified. The additional operating device will be specifically described.

[0189] The additional operating device 82 is separate from the operating device 10C. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 66A and an additional bracket 20B. In this embodiment, the additional operation device 82 is a gear shift operation device that drives the gear shift device DE. Note that the additional operation device 82 is not limited to a gear shift operation device. The additional operation device 82 may be, for example, a device for operating at least one of the gear shift device DE, the adjustable seat post AS, the front suspension FS, the rear suspension RS, the brake device BR, the drive unit, and the lamp LP.

[0190] The additional operation member 66A is capable of moving linearly in response to an operation by the user. The additional bracket 20B is a member for attaching the additional operating device 82 to the right region HR of the handlebar H. The additional bracket 20B may be common to the bracket 20 that fixes the fixed member 12 to the handlebar H.

[0191] The additional operation device 82 is electrically connected to the power generation device 52 of the operation device 10C. In other words, the additional operation device 82 is driven by using electric power generated by the brake operation of the operation device 10C. The position of the power generation device 52 is not particularly limited, as described in the fifth embodiment.

[0192] <Modification of the eleventh embodiment> In the above-mentioned eleventh embodiment, the case where the additional operating device 82 is separate from the operating device 10C has been described. The additional operating device 82 and the operating device 10C may be integrated together. In this case, the additional operating device 82 may be integrated into the fixed member 12 of the operating device 10C. Examples of the structure in which the additional operating device and the operating device are integrated together include the structure shown in FIG. 15 or FIG. 12.

[0193] <Circuit configuration of the operation device and the additional operation device> Next, the circuit configurations of the operating device and the additional operating device described in the eleventh embodiment and the modified example will be described. 21 to 28, the brake operating device 84 refers to an operating device that drives the brake device BR when the user operates an operating member. The additional operating device 82 corresponds to a shifter and refers to an additional operating device that drives the transmission device DE when the user operates an additional operating member.

[0194] The coil 32 described above corresponds to the coil 85 . The circuit member 16A described above includes at least one of a first circuit member 86A and a second circuit member 86B. Each of the first circuit member 86A and the second circuit member 86B is an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuits) or a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). In particular, the first circuit member 86A is preferably an FPC, and the second circuit member 86B is preferably a PCB. The first circuit member 86A may be attached to the coil 85. The above-mentioned rectification unit 16B corresponds to the rectification unit 88. The above-mentioned power storage unit 16F corresponds to the power storage unit 91. The above-mentioned electrical output section 16C corresponds to the electrical output section 92.

[0195] <1st circuit configuration> As shown in FIG. 21, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, and a second circuit member 86B. The second circuit member 86B has a rectifier unit 88, an impedance matching unit 89, a power supply circuit unit 90, a power storage unit 91, and an electric output unit 92. The rectifier unit 88 is connected to the coil 85 via a contact 87 located outside the second circuit member 86B. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0196] <Second circuit configuration> 22, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, a rectifying unit 88, and a second circuit member 86B. The rectifying unit 88 is connected to the coil 85 via the contact 87. The second circuit member 86B has an impedance matching section 89, a power supply circuit section 90, a power storage section 91, and an electric output section 92. The impedance matching section 89 is connected to a rectification section 88 located outside the second circuit member 86B. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0197] <Third circuit configuration> 23, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, a rectifier 88, an impedance matching unit 89, and a second circuit member 86B. The rectifier 88 is connected to the coil 85 via the contact 87. The impedance matching unit 89 is connected to the rectifier 88. The second circuit member 86B has a power supply circuit section 90, a power storage section 91, and an electric output section 92. The power supply circuit section 90 is connected to an impedance matching section 89 located outside the second circuit member 86B. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0198] <4th circuit configuration> 24, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, a rectifier 88, an impedance matching unit 89, a power supply circuit unit 90, and a second circuit member 86B. The rectifier 88 is connected to the coil 85 via the contact 87. The impedance matching unit 89 is connected to the rectifier 88. The power supply circuit unit 90 is connected to the impedance matching unit 89. The second circuit member 86B has an electricity storage unit 91 and an electric output unit 92. The electricity storage unit 91 is connected to a power supply circuit unit 90 located outside the second circuit member 86B. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0199] <5th circuit configuration> As shown in Fig. 25, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, a rectifier 88, an impedance matching unit 89, a power supply circuit unit 90, and an electric output unit 92. The rectifier 88 is connected to the coil 85 via the contact 87. The impedance matching unit 89 is connected to the rectifier 88. The power supply circuit unit 90 is connected to the impedance matching unit 89. The electric output unit 92 is connected to the power supply circuit unit 90. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0200] <6th circuit configuration> As shown in FIG. 26, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, and a second circuit member 86B. The second circuit member 86B has a rectifier unit 88, an impedance matching unit 89, a first power storage unit 91A, and an electric output unit 92. The rectifier unit 88 is connected to the coil 85 via a contact 87 located outside the second circuit member 86B. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, a power supply circuit unit 94E, a second power storage unit 94F, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0201] <7th circuit configuration> 27, the brake operating device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, a rectifier 88, an impedance matching unit 89, and a second circuit member 86B. The rectifier 88 is connected to the coil 85 via the contact 87. The impedance matching unit 89 is connected to the rectifier 88. The second circuit member 86B has a first power storage unit 91A and an electric output unit 92. The first power storage unit 91A is connected to an impedance matching unit 89 located outside the second circuit member 86B. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, a power supply circuit unit 94E, a second power storage unit 94F, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0202] <8th circuit configuration> As shown in Fig. 28, the brake operation device 84 has a coil 85, a contact 87 which is a first circuit member 86A, a rectifier 88, an impedance matching unit 89, a first power storage unit 91A, and an electric output unit 92. The rectifier 88 is connected to the coil 85 via the contact 87. The impedance matching unit 89 is connected to the rectifier 88. The first power storage unit 91A is connected to the impedance matching unit 89. The electric output unit 92 is connected to the first power storage unit 91A. The additional operation device 82 has an additional operation member 93 and an additional circuit member 94. The additional circuit member 94 has an additional electric input unit 94A, a power supply circuit unit 94E, a second power storage unit 94F, an additional control unit 94B, an additional communication unit 94C, and an operation detection unit 94D. The additional electric input unit 94A is connected to the electric output unit 92. The operation detection unit 94D is configured to detect the operation of the additional operation member 93 by the user.

[0203] <9th circuit configuration> In Fig. 29, the left brake operating device 84L means an operating device that drives the brake device BR by operating a left operating member corresponding to the user's left hand. The right brake operating device 84R means an operating device that drives the brake device BR by operating a right operating member corresponding to the user's right hand. The brake device BR operated by the right operating member is, for example, the rear brake RBR. The brake device BR operated by the right operating member is, for example, the front brake FBR.

[0204] The left additional operating device 82L refers to an additional operating device that drives the gear shifting device by operating a left additional operating member that corresponds to the user's left hand. The right additional operating device 82R refers to an additional operating device that drives the gear shifting device by operating a right additional operating member that corresponds to the user's right hand. Here, the gear shifting device operated by the left additional operating member is a gear shifting device other than the gear shifting device DE, such as a front derailleur. In this case, the gear shifting device DE is operated by the right additional operating member.

[0205] Each of the left brake operation device 84L and the right brake operation device 84R has the same circuit configuration as the brake operation device 84 shown in FIG. Each of the left additional operation device 82L and the right additional operation device 82R has the same circuit configuration as the additional operation device 82 shown in FIG.

[0206] The ninth circuit configuration has a switching unit 95. The switching unit 95 is a switch that controls electrical connections. When the switching unit 95 is in the open state, the left brake operation device 84L and the right brake operation device 84R are not connected. In such an open state, the electric output unit 92 of the left brake operation device 84L is not connected to the additional electric input unit 94A of the right additional operation device 82R. Also, in such an open state, the electric output unit 92 of the right brake operation device 84R is not connected to the additional electric input unit 94A of the left additional operation device 82L.

[0207] On the other hand, when the switching unit 95 is in the closed state, the left brake operation device 84L and the right brake operation device 84R are not connected. In such a closed state, the electric output unit 92 of the left brake operation device 84L is connected to the additional electric input unit 94A of the right additional operation device 82R. Also, in such a closed state, the electric output unit 92 of the right brake operation device 84R is connected to the additional electric input unit 94A of the left additional operation device 82L.

[0208] <10th circuit configuration> FIG. 30 shows the configuration of the substrate connected to the coil 85. The contact point 87 is a connection point with the coil 85. If the wiring of the coil 85 is very thin, it is possible to electrically connect the substrate and the coil 85 with solder. This increases the connection strength between the coil 85 and the substrate. The contact point 87 is an example of a first connection portion.

[0209] The rectifier unit 88 is a rectifier circuit that converts AC to DC. Specifically, the power generated by the coil 85 has an AC waveform. Therefore, the rectifier unit 88 can convert the AC voltage generated by the coil 85 into a DC voltage. The rectifier unit 88 is an example of a second connection unit.

[0210] The impedance matching unit 89 is, for example, an impedance matching circuit configured with a capacitor or the like. The impedance matching unit 89 adjusts the input impedance and the output impedance so that they are substantially equal. This allows the power output from the impedance matching unit 89 to be maximized. Here, the impedance matching unit 89 may be provided independently of the rectifier unit 88, or the impedance matching unit 89 may match the impedance using a capacitor provided in the rectifier unit 88. When the impedance matching unit 89 is provided independently of the rectifier unit 88, the impedance matching unit 89 may be electrically disposed between the rectifier unit 88 and the connection unit. The impedance matching unit 89 is an example of a third connection unit.

[0211] The power supply circuit unit 90 performs voltage conversion according to the voltage used in a stage subsequent to the power supply circuit unit 90. The power supply circuit unit 90 is, for example, an LDO (Low Drop Out) regulator, a DC / DC converter, etc. The power supply circuit unit 90 is an example of a fourth connection unit.

[0212] The communication unit 16E is a circuit that uses the voltage converted in the power supply circuit unit 90. The communication unit 16E is an example of a fifth connection unit.

[0213] <Modification> In the sixth to ninth circuit configurations, the additional operation device has the electricity storage unit 91. In the case of this configuration, the electricity storage unit 91 in the brake operation device 84 may be omitted. In the modified example of the eleventh embodiment, the additional operation device 82 and the operation device 10C are integrated together. In this case, there is only one board, and the electric output unit 92 is not necessary. [Explanation of symbols]

[0214] 10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 60, 61, 64, 69, 80 Operating device, 12 Fixed member, 12A, 20, 20A Bracket, 14 Movable member, 14A Cable fixing portion, 14B, 28, 62, 68 Operating member, 14B, 28, 62 Operating lever, 16, 52 Generator, 16A Circuit member, 16B, 88 Rectifier, 16C, 92 Electric output portion, 16D Control portion, 16E Communication portion, 16F, 91 Storage portion, 18, 56 Support member, 18A, 18B, 18C, 60A, 60B, 74A Rotating shaft, 18D Outer portion, 18E Front region, 18F Center region, 18G Rear region, 20B Additional bracket, 22 Cylinder, 24 Spring, 26 Piston, 26A tip portion, 30, 48, 57 cam mechanism, 30A lever contact member, 30B piston pressing member, 30C transmission member, 31, 70A, 70B deformation inducing member, 32, 85 coil, 32A, 32B output wiring, 34 magnetostrictive member, 36 housing, 36A opening, 36B housing wall, 38 yoke, 38A first portion, 38B second portion, 38P yoke plate, 40 frame, 42 magnetic flux forming member, 44 switch, 44A first contact surface, 44B second contact surface, 46 guide member, 50 first magnet, 54 second magnet, 56A front end surface, 56B outer surface, 56C rear end surface, 60G grip portion, 61A speed change mechanism, 63, 66A, 93 additional operating member, 66 button, 72 Linear motion member, 74 rotating member, 76 contact portion, 78A first linear motion member, 78B second linear motion member, 78C contact protrusion portion, 78D uneven portion, 82 additional operation device, 82L left additional operation device, 82R right additional operation device, 84 brake operation device, 84L left brake operation device, 84R right brake operation device, 86A first circuit member, 86B second circuit member, 87 contact, 89 impedance matching portion, 90, 94E power supply circuit portion, 91A first power storage portion, 94 additional circuit member, 94A additional electric input portion, 94B additional control portion, 94C additional communication portion, 94D operation detection portion, 94F second power storage portion, 95 switching portion, AS adjustable seat post, B, BM human-powered vehicle, BC brake caliper, BL fixing bolt, BR brake device, BS brake shoe, BW Wire branch, CL central area, CN chain, CP central plane, DE transmission, DR disc rotor, FBody frame, FB front frame, FBR front brake, FF front fork, FS front suspension, FW front wheel, H handlebar, HL left area, HR right area, LP lamp, MBR mechanical brake device, OC hydraulic cable, P1 initial position, P2 braking position, P8, P11 inside, P9 lower position, P10 position, P12 upper position, P13 forward position, RB rear frame, RBR rear brake, RM rim, RS rear suspension, RW rear wheel, S saddle, SC shift cable, SF shifter, SP sprocket, WB brake wire, WI inner wire, WO outer wire

Claims

1. An operating device for a human-powered vehicle, a fixing member fixed to the human-powered vehicle; a movable member movable relative to the fixed member; a power generating device including a coil and a magnetostrictive member, the power generating device generating electric power in the coil by deforming the magnetostrictive member in response to movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member; Equipped with Operating device.

2. a deformation inducing member configured to move relative to the power generating device in response to movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member, thereby deforming the magnetostrictive member; The operating device according to claim 1 .

3. The deformation induction member includes a contact portion configured to deform the magnetostrictive member by contacting the power generation device. The operating device according to claim 2 .

4. The deformation induction member includes a first magnet configured to deform the magnetostrictive member by a magnetic force. The operating device according to claim 2 .

5. the fixing member includes a cylinder, the movable member includes a piston configured for sliding movement relative to the cylinder; The operating device according to claim 1 .

6. the movable member includes a cam member that rotates about a rotation axis relative to the fixed member, The fixed member includes a support member that rotatably supports the cam member. The operating device according to claim 1 .

7. The movable member includes a cable fixing portion that fixes a cable that moves in association with the movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member. The operating device according to claim 1 .

8. The movable member includes an operating member configured to move relative to the fixed member in response to an operation by a user. The operating device according to claim 1 .

9. The operating member includes an operating lever that rotates around a predetermined rotation axis in response to an operation by a user. The operating device according to claim 8.

10. the fixing member has a bracket configured to be attached to a frame of the human-powered vehicle; the rotation axis is non-parallel to a center plane passing through a center of the human-powered vehicle in a width direction of the human-powered vehicle when the bracket is attached to the frame. The operating device according to claim 9.

11. the fixing member has a bracket configured to be attached to a frame of the human-powered vehicle; the rotation axis is non-orthogonal to a center plane passing through a center of the human-powered vehicle in a width direction of the human-powered vehicle when the bracket is attached to the frame. The operating device according to claim 9.

12. The operating member includes a button that can be moved linearly in response to an operation by a user. The operating device according to claim 8.

13. The fixing member includes a grip portion that can be gripped by a user. The operating device according to claim 8.

14. Further comprising a circuit member electrically connected to the coil. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The circuit member further includes an electrical output configured to output the power generated in the coil to an electrical component. The operating device according to claim 14.

16. The electrical components include at least one of an additional operating device, a gear shifting device, an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a braking device, and a lamp. The operating device according to claim 15.

17. The circuit member includes a control unit configured to generate a command signal and a communication unit configured to transmit the command signal to a driven device. The operating device according to claim 14.

18. The control unit is configured to generate the command signal based on information related to a voltage generated in the coil. The operating device according to claim 17.

19. Further comprising an additional operating member different from the movable member, The control unit is configured to control the communication unit to transmit the command signal to the driven device in response to a user's operation of the additional operation member. The operating device according to claim 17.

20. The circuit member further includes a power storage unit configured to store power generated in the coil, The communication unit is electrically connected to the power storage unit. The operating device according to claim 17.

21. The circuit member further includes a power storage unit configured to store power generated in the coil. The operating device according to claim 14.

22. the communication unit includes a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit the command signal to the driven device; The operating device according to claim 17.

23. the driven device is configured to be attached to the human-powered vehicle; The driven device includes an actuator. The operating device according to claim 17.

24. The driven device includes at least one of a transmission, an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a braking device, and a lamp. The operating device according to claim 17.

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