Movement detection apparatus and saddle-riding vehicle

Abstract

To make different types of models to easily share components.SOLUTION: The present invention includes: a first housing 31 including fixed-side contact parts 31a and 31b; and a base 10 including movable-side contact parts 16a and 16b facing the fixed-side contact parts 31a and 31b and configured to move relative to the first housing 31, the movable-side contact parts 16a and 16b of the base 10 coming into direct or indirect contact with the fixed-side contact parts 31a and 31b so that the movement range of the base 10 is restricted. An adjustment mechanism 40 allows adjustment of the movement range of the base 10 by changing presence or absence of an adjustment member 40a or by changing the arrangement mode of the adjustment member 40a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present technology relates to a movement detection device and a saddle-ride vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a device that includes a fixed member and a movable member, and detects the operation of a detection target by detecting the movement of the movable member. In Patent Document 1, the movable member rotates and abuts against the inside of the fixed member, thereby restricting the rotation range of the movable member. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7334560 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the appropriate rotation range of the movable member varies depending on the vehicle layout and operating angle, so the parts of the detection device must be newly designed every time the vehicle layout or operating angle is changed, and the number of parts increases as multiple models are developed.

[0005] The purpose of this technology is to facilitate the standardization of parts between different models. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the movement detection device of the present technology has a fixed member including a fixed side abutment portion, and a moving member including a moving side abutment portion facing the fixed side abutment portion and moving relative to the fixed member, wherein the movement range of the moving member is restricted by the moving side abutment portion of the moving member directly or indirectly abutting against the fixed side abutment portion of the fixed member, and includes an adjustment member for placement on at least one of the fixed side abutment portion or the moving side abutment portion, and has an adjustment mechanism that makes the movement range adjustable by varying the presence or absence of the adjustment member or the placement pattern of the adjustment member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present technology, it is possible to easily standardize parts among different models. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of the movement detection device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a rotating base. [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the adjustment mechanism and the movable contact portion and their surroundings. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. [Figure 7] 10 is an enlarged view of the adjustment mechanism, the movable-side contact portion, and the surrounding area in the movement detection device according to the second embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the adjustment mechanism, the movable-side contact portion, and the surrounding area in the movement detection device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a base of a modified example of the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0010] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a movement detection device according to a first embodiment of the present technology.

[0011] This movement detection device 100 is provided, for example, in a saddle-riding vehicle 101. One example of the saddle-riding vehicle 101 is a motorcycle, but is not limited to this. The movement detection device 100 has a base 10 as a moving member that moves in response to operation of a shift pedal 33 of the saddle-riding vehicle 101. The movement detection device 100 detects the movement of the base 10, thereby essentially detecting the operation of the shift pedal 33 and the amount of operation. As an example, pedal operation of a quick shifter is detected. Hereinafter, the directions of each part will be referred to based on the X, Y, and Z coordinate axes shown in FIG. 1 and other figures.

[0012] The movement detection device 100 includes, as its main components, a first housing 31, a second housing 32, a base 10, a first elastic member S1, a second elastic member S2, a first pressing member 21, a second pressing member 22, a third pressing member 23, a rotating shaft 14, a magnet 15, a magnetic sensor 36, etc.

[0013] The housing 30 (see FIGS. 4 to 6) is formed by joining the first housing 31 and the second housing 32, which serve as fixing members, via a gasket (not shown). The sensor case 37 (FIGS. 4 to 5), the first housing 31, and the second housing 32 are fastened together with screws.

[0014] 4 to 6, first housing 31 and second housing 32 cover elastic members S1 and S2 and pressing members 21, 22, and 23, etc., mainly from the +Z side and the -Z side, respectively. In Fig. 1, only a portion of second housing 32 on the -X side is shown.

[0015] A rotating shaft 14 is coupled to the base 10. The rotating shaft 14 is journaled between a first housing 31 and a second housing 32. This allows the base 10 and the rotating shaft 14 to rotate (swing) together relative to the housing 30 about a rotation center C1, which is the axis of the rotating shaft 14. The shift pedal 33 is connected to a connected portion 13 that protrudes on the +Y side of the base 10 via a connecting member 34. Operation of the shift pedal 33 moves the connecting member 34, causing the base 10 to rotate.

[0016] A magnet 15 is fixed inside the rotating shaft 14. The magnet 15 is magnetized so that north and south poles appear alternately in the circumferential direction. A magnetic sensor 36 is held in a sensor case 37 and is arranged to face the magnet 15. When the magnet 15 rotates, the output of the magnetic sensor 36 changes. The magnetic sensor 36 is a detection unit that detects the movement (rotation angle) of the base 10 relative to the housing 30. The output signal of the magnetic sensor 36 is supplied to a control unit (not shown) of the vehicle body via a harness 35.

[0017] The portion of base 10 on the -Y side of pivot shaft 14 relative to connected portion 13 is housed in a space formed by housings 31 and 32. In the portion housed in this space, base 10 has first drive unit 11 on the -X side and second drive unit 12 on the +X side. Connected portion 13 and drive units 11 and 12 rotate together.

[0018] Elastic members S1 and S2 are arranged in the space formed by the housings 31 and 32 and between the first drive unit 11 and the second drive unit 12. The elastic members S1 and S2 are, for example, coil springs, but are not limited to this. The first elastic member S1 and the second elastic member S2 are arranged to expand and contract in approximately the same direction (generally the X-axis direction). Specifically, the first elastic member S1 is arranged on the inner circumferential side of the second elastic member S2.

[0019] The first housing 31 includes fixed-side contact portions 31a and 31b. With respect to the rotation center C1, the fixed-side contact portion 31a is located on the +X side, and the fixed-side contact portion 31b is located on the -X side. The base 10 includes movable-side contact portions 16a and 16b that face the fixed-side contact portions 31a and 31b. The movable-side contact portions 16a and 16b correspond to shoulder portions of the base 10.

[0020] Adjustment members 40a and 40b are attached to the first housing 31 as the adjustment mechanism 40. The adjustment member 40a is attached to the fixed-side contact portion 31a so as to face the movable-side contact portion 16a of the base 10. The adjustment member 40b is attached to the fixed-side contact portion 31b so as to face the movable-side contact portion 16b of the base 10.

[0021] During the rotation of the base 10, the movable contact portion 16a contacts the adjustment member 40a, and the movable contact portion 16b contacts the adjustment member 40b, thereby restricting the movement range (rotation range) of the base 10. The configurations of the adjustment members 40a and 40b will be described later.

[0022] 2(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the rotating base 10. The rotation direction of the base 10 around the rotation center C1 is defined as the R1 direction clockwise and the R2 direction counterclockwise when viewed from the -Z side. FIG. 2(a) shows the state in which the base 10 has rotated in the R1 direction, and FIG. 2(b) shows the state in which the base 10 has rotated in the R2 direction.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, when the shift pedal 33 is in the neutral position, the base 10 is placed in a neutral state by the biasing force of the elastic members S1 and S2. When the base 10 rotates in the R1 direction and the moving-side contact portion 16a abuts against the adjustment member 40a, the movement range of the base 10 in the R1 direction is restricted. When the base 10 rotates in the R2 direction and the moving-side contact portion 16b abuts against the adjustment member 40b, the movement range of the base 10 in the R2 direction is restricted.

[0024] When the base 10 rotates, the pressing members 21, 22, and 23 cooperate with the elastic members S1 and S2 to operate in accordance with the rotation direction of the base 10. The arrangement and operation of the pressing members 21, 22, and 23 and the elastic members S1 and S2 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

[0025] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the adjustment mechanism 40 and the vicinity of the movable-side contact portion 16a. The adjustment member 40a and the adjustment member 40b are different in arrangement position and orientation, but are otherwise similar in configuration. The relationship between the adjustment member 40a and the movable-side contact portion 16a and the relationship between the adjustment member 40b and the movable-side contact portion 16b are also similar. Therefore, the detailed configuration of the adjustment member 40a will be described as a representative example using Figure 3.

[0026] The adjustment member 40a is formed by stacking a first member 41, a second member 42, and a third member 43. The first member 41 is fixed to the fixed-side contact portion 31a and the adjacent members 41, 42, and 43 are fixed to each other by adhesive bonding, for example, but any fixing method may be used.

[0027] It is assumed that the work of fixing the adjustment member 40a to the fixed-side abutment portion 31a is performed by an operator before shipping the movement detection device 100 or the saddle riding vehicle 101. Either the first member 41 alone, a set of the first member 41 and the second member 42, or a set of the first to third members 41 to 43 is fixed to the fixed-side abutment portion 31a as the adjustment member 40a.

[0028] Therefore, during the rotation of the base 10, the movable-side contact portion 16a comes into contact with one of the members 41 to 43 that directly faces the movable-side contact portion 16a. This restricts the range of movement of the base 10 to a range that corresponds to the position of contact with the directly facing member. From this perspective, the range of movement of the base 10 can be adjusted by changing the arrangement of the adjustment member 40a. At this time, it can be said that the fixed-side contact portion 31a indirectly comes into contact with the movable-side contact portion 16a.

[0029] The fixing procedure does not matter, and each member may be bonded and then fixed to the fixed-side contact portion 31 a. Alternatively, the first member 41 may be fixed to the fixed-side contact portion 31 a, and then the second member 42 may be fixed, and further, if necessary, the third member 43 may be fixed.

[0030] The number of stackable members may be two, four, or more. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the adjustment member 40a is not attached. In that case, the fixed-side contact portion 31a needs to be shaped so that it can directly contact the movable-side contact portion 16a. When adopting a configuration in which the adjustment member 40a is not attached, the adjustment member 40a does not necessarily have to have a stacked structure, and may be configured as an integrated member. From this perspective, the range of movement of the base 10 changes depending on whether or not the adjustment member 40a is attached. In other words, the range of movement of the base 10 can be adjusted depending on whether or not the adjustment member 40a is attached.

[0031] It is also possible to prepare a plurality of adjustment members having different shapes and sizes (for example, thickness in the direction facing the moving-side contact portion 16a) and selectively arrange one or more of them to adjust the range of movement of the base 10. Even in this case, it is also possible to adopt a mode in which no adjustment members are arranged.

[0032] Next, the arrangement and operation of the pressing members 21, 22, 23 and the elastic members S1, S2 will be described.

[0033] Figures 4 to 6 are cross-sectional views taken along line AA in Figure 1. Figures 4, 5, and 6 correspond to the rotational positions of the base 10 in a neutral state (Figure 1), a state in which the base 10 has rotated in the R1 direction (Figure 2(a)), and a state in which the base 10 has rotated in the R2 direction (Figure 2(b)), respectively.

[0034] The elastic members S1 and S2 share a common central axis, and line AA includes the central axes of the elastic members S1 and S2. The pressing members 21, 22, and 23 and the elastic members S1 and S2 are arranged on the central axes of the elastic members S1 and S2 (coaxially) along the X-axis direction.

[0035] As the base 10 rotates, the drive units 11 and 12 move in a first direction F1 or a second direction F2. The first direction F1 is approximately the +X direction, and the second direction F2 is approximately the -X direction, which is opposite to the direction along the first direction F1. The directions F1 and F2 approximately coincide with the tangent direction of a circle centered on the rotation center C1, but may not completely coincide with the tangent direction depending on the rotation angle of the base 10. Therefore, for a rotating member such as the base 10, the directions F1 and F2 may be defined as the movement directions of the drive units 11 and 12 as viewed from the +Y side.

[0036] Focusing on the movement of the drivers 11 and 12, when the base 10 rotates in the R1 direction, the drivers 11 and 12 move in the first direction F1, and when the base 10 rotates in the R2 direction, the drivers 11 and 12 move in the second direction F2.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 4, first elastic member S1 is disposed between first drive unit 11 and second drive unit 12 in the X-axis direction. Presser members 21, 22, 23 are movable in a first direction F1 or a second direction F2 within a space formed by housing 30 (housings 31 and 32). Of the inner walls formed by housing 30, the surface on the -X side facing the +X side is receiving surface 30a, and the surface on the +X side facing the -X side is receiving surface 30b. Receiving surface 30a is defined as reference plane P1.

[0038] The first pressing member 21 is interposed between the second elastic member S2 and the receiving surface 30a. The first pressing member 21 is disposed at an end of the first elastic member S1 in the second direction F2 and at an end of the second elastic member S2 in the second direction F2. The first pressing member 21 is fixed to the first elastic member S1 and the second elastic member S2, but it is not essential that it be fixed to them.

[0039] The third pressing member 23 is interposed between the second elastic member S2 and the receiving surface 30b. The third pressing member 23 is disposed at an end of the second elastic member S2 in the first direction F1. The third pressing member 23 is fixed to the second elastic member S2, but this is not essential.

[0040] The second pressing member 22 is disposed at an end of the first elastic member S1 in the first direction F1. The first elastic member S1 is fixed to the first pressing member 21 and the second pressing member 22, but this is not essential. In the neutral state, both the elastic members S1 and S2 are in a compressed state.

[0041] When the base 10 rotates in the R1 direction, the first elastic member S1 is driven in the first direction F1 by the first driving unit 11 via the first pressing member 21. When the base 10 rotates in the R2 direction, the first elastic member S1 is driven in the second direction F2 by the second driving unit 12 via the second pressing member 22.

[0042] The first pressing member 21 has a recess formed at its end in the second direction F2, and an opposing surface 21b, which is the bottom surface of the recess, faces the first driving unit 11. The second pressing member 22 has a recess formed at its end in the first direction F1, and an opposing surface 22b, which is the bottom surface of the recess, faces the second driving unit 12.

[0043] In the neutral state, the first pressing member 21 abuts against the first driving unit 11 and the receiving surface 30a of the housing 30. The first driving unit 11 abuts against the opposing surface 21b of the first pressing member 21. In addition, in the neutral state, the second pressing member 22 abuts against the second driving unit 12 but does not abut against the receiving surface 30b of the housing 30. In addition, the third pressing member 23 does not abut against the second driving unit 12 and abuts against the receiving surface 30b in the neutral state.

[0044] The opposing surface 22a of the second pressing member 22 faces the receiving surface 30b, and the opposing surface 22b of the second pressing member 22 faces the second driving portion 12. In the X-axis direction, the distance L1 between the receiving surface 30a and the receiving surface 30b is a fixed value. In the X-axis direction, the distance L2 from the end surface of the second driving portion 12 in the second direction F2 to the receiving surface 30a is a variable value. In the X-axis direction, the interval CL1 between the receiving surface 30b of the housing 30 and the opposing surface 22b of the second pressing member 22 is a variable value. In the neutral state, L2 < L1 holds, and the interval CL1 is designed to be greater than 0.

[0045] The second pressing member 22 includes an engaging portion 22c having a stepped shape. The third pressing member 23 includes an engaged portion 23b having a stepped shape corresponding to the engaging portion 22c. The engaging portion 22c of the second pressing member 22 can engage with the engaged portion 23b of the third pressing member 23 in the expansion and contraction direction (X-axis direction) of the first elastic member S1, but in the neutral state, the engaging portion 22c and the engaged portion 23b do not contact each other. That is, in the neutral state, in the X-axis direction, it is designed such that an interval CL2 greater than 0 occurs between the engaging portion 22c and the engaged portion 23b.

[0046] Suppose a configuration is considered where a "single pressing member" in which the second pressing member 22 and the third pressing member 23 are integrated is provided and the first elastic member S1 does not exist. In this case, among the distance L1 between the receiving surface 30a and the receiving surface 30b and the interval between the first driving portion 11 and the second driving portion 12, the state of the second elastic member S2 in the neutral state is determined by the one that is manufactured shorter due to manufacturing errors. That is, in many cases, the single pressing member contacts only one of the receiving surface 30b or the second driving portion 12 in the neutral state. Then, the first pressing member 21, the second elastic member S2, and the single pressing member are in a floating state with respect to either between the driving portions 11, 12 or between the receiving surfaces 30a, 30b. In this case, rattling or play of the base 10 or the housing 30 occurs with respect to the first pressing member 21 and the single pressing member.

[0047] In contrast, in the present embodiment, the spring (first elastic member S1) interposed between the drive units 11 and 12 and the spring (second elastic member S2) interposed between the receiving surfaces 30a and 30b are independent, so rattling is unlikely to occur. That is, the first elastic member S1 is interposed in a compressed state independently between the pressing members 21 and 22, and the second elastic member S2 is interposed in a compressed state independently between the pressing members 21 and 23. Therefore, considering dimensional errors due to manufacturing, by designing such that the conditions L2 < L1, 0 < CL1, and 0 < CL2 are satisfied in the neutral state, rattling can be suppressed and the detection accuracy of movement can be improved.

[0048] Next, the operation will be described.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 5, in the process in which the drive units 11 and 12 move in the first direction F1 from the neutral state, the third pressing member 23 is in contact with the receiving surface 30b, and the movement in the first direction F1 is restricted. On the other hand, the first drive unit 11 pushes the first pressing member 21 in the first direction F1. When the first pressing member 21 moves in the first direction F1, the biasing force from the first elastic member S1 acts on the second pressing member 22, so the second pressing member 22 also moves in the first direction F1. Eventually, when the second pressing member 22 comes into contact with the receiving surface 30b, thereafter, the movement of the second pressing member 22 in the first direction F1 is restricted. Thereafter, the second drive unit 12 moves away from the second pressing member 22 and moves in the first direction F1. Also, from the neutral state, the engaging portion 22c moves further away from the engaged portion 23b, and the two do not come into contact with each other.

[0050] Thus, during the movement of the drive units 11 and 12 in the first direction F1 from the neutral state, the engaged portion 23b does not contact the engaging portion 22c, the first pressing member 21 moves in the first direction F1, and the third pressing member 23 does not move in the first direction F1. Also, since the movement of the third pressing member 23 is restricted by the receiving surface 30b, the second elastic member S2 is compressed. When the second pressing member 22 comes into contact with the receiving surface 30b, the movement of the second pressing member 22 in the first direction F is restricted, and the first elastic member S1 is compressed.

[0051] Therefore, in the process where the driving parts 11 and 12 further move in the first direction F1 from the state where the second pressing member 22 abuts against the receiving surface 30b, both the first elastic member S1 and the second elastic member S2 are compressed, and the reaction force increases. Therefore, an additional reaction force acts on the first driving part 11 from both of the elastic members S1 and S2.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 6, in the process where the driving parts 11 and 12 move in the second direction F2 from the neutral state, the second driving part 12 pushes the second pressing member 22 in the second direction F2, and eventually the engaging part 22c abuts against the engaged part 23b. After that, since the engaging part 22c pushes the engaged part 23b, the third pressing member 23 also moves in the second direction F2. That is, during the movement of the driving parts 11 and 12 in the second direction F2, when the engaging part 22c abuts against the engaged part 23b, the third pressing member 23 moves in the second direction F2 together with the second pressing member 22.

[0053] On the other hand, in the process where the driving parts 11 and 12 move in the second direction F2 from the neutral state, the first pressing member 21 abuts against the receiving surface 30a, and the movement in the second direction F2 is restricted. Therefore, the first driving part 11 moves away from the first pressing member 21 and moves in the second direction F2.

[0054] Therefore, in the process where the driving parts 11 and 12 further move in the second direction F2 from the state where the engaging part 22c abuts against the engaged part 23b, both the first elastic member S1 and the second elastic member S2 are compressed, and the reaction force increases. Therefore, an additional reaction force acts on the second driving part 12 from both of the elastic members S1 and S2.

[0055] Thus, in the neutral state, the first pressing member 21 abuts against the first driving part 11 and the housing 30, the second pressing member 22 abuts against the second driving part 12 and does not abut against the housing 30, and the third pressing member 23 abuts against the housing 30 and does not abut against the second driving part 12. That is, in the neutral state, by satisfying the conditions of L2 < L1, 0 < CL1, and 0 < CL2 (FIG. 4), rattling of the base 10 or the housing 30 can be suppressed.

[0056] According to this embodiment, the movable-side contact portions 16a, 16b of the base 10 directly or indirectly contact the fixed-side contact portions 31a, 31b of the first housing 31, thereby restricting the range of movement of the base 10. The range of movement of the base 10 can be adjusted by changing the presence or absence of the adjustment member 40a or the arrangement of the adjustment member 40a. This allows the parts of the movement detection device 100, excluding the adjustment member 40a, to be commonly used across different models of equipment, depending on the presence or absence or arrangement of the adjustment member 40a. This facilitates parts standardization across different models. For example, it is not necessary to newly design parts for the detection device each time the vehicle layout or operating angle is changed, thereby suppressing an increase in the number of parts required in developing multiple models.

[0057] (Second embodiment) 7 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the adjustment mechanism 40 and the moving-side contact portion 16a in a movement detection device according to a second embodiment of the present technology. In this embodiment, the configuration of the adjustment mechanism 40 is different from that of the first embodiment, but the other configurations are the same.

[0058] As in the first embodiment, there are two types of adjustment mechanisms 40: one provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31a and one provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31b. However, the only difference between the two is their placement position and orientation, so the detailed configuration of the one provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31a will be described in Fig. 7 as a representative example.

[0059] The adjustment mechanism 40 includes an adjustment screw 44 (screw member). A female thread 31aa is formed in the fixed-side contact portion 31a, and the adjustment screw 44 is screwed into the female thread 31aa. The adjustment screw 44 is, for example, a so-called headless screw without a head. A tip 44a of the adjustment screw 44 protrudes toward the movable-side contact portion 16a. The protrusion amount PA of the tip 44a can be adjusted by the screwing position of the adjustment screw 44 relative to the female thread 31aa. The screwing position of the adjustment screw 44 can be changed by an operator or user from outside the first housing 31.

[0060] The movable-side contact portion 16a abuts against the tip 44a of the adjustment screw 44, thereby restricting the range of movement of the base 10 in the R1 direction. Although not shown, the movable-side contact portion 16b abuts against the tip of the adjustment screw provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31b, thereby restricting the range of movement of the base 10 in the R2 direction. Therefore, the range of movement of the base 10 can be adjusted by adjusting the protrusion amount PA. Furthermore, by setting the protrusion amount PA to zero, it is possible to increase the range of movement of the base 10 compared to when the protrusion amount PA is greater than zero.

[0061] According to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the first embodiment in terms of facilitating the standardization of parts among different models. Furthermore, since the engagement position of the adjustment screw 44 can be adjusted from outside the first housing 31, the movement range of the base 10 can be changed not only before shipping the movement detection device 100 or the saddle riding vehicle 101, but also after delivery. For example, it is possible to accommodate a case where a user wants to change the operating angle according to their preference.

[0062] Although the adjusting screw 44 is contained within the female screw 31aa and does not protrude to the outside, the adjusting screw 44 is not limited to this. Also, the adjusting screw 44 may be a screw member having a head.

[0063] (Third embodiment) 8 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the adjustment mechanism 40 and the moving-side contact portion 16a in a movement detection device according to a third embodiment of the present technology. In this embodiment, the configuration of the adjustment mechanism 40 is different from that of the first embodiment, but the other configurations are the same.

[0064] As in the first embodiment, there are two types of adjustment mechanisms 40: one provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31a and one provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31b. However, the only difference between the two is their placement position and orientation, so the detailed configuration of the one provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31a will be described in Fig. 8 as a representative example.

[0065] The adjustment mechanism 40 includes a cam member 45 (rotating member). The cam member 45 is attached to the fixed-side abutment portion 31a so as to be rotatable around a rotation center C2. The rotation position of the cam member 45 can be changed by an operator or user from outside the first housing 31. The rotation position of the cam member 45 can be fixed by tightening a screw 46 at a desired rotation position.

[0066] The radius of curvature of cam surface 45a, which is the outer peripheral surface of cam member 45, around rotation center C2 varies depending on the location. In the rotation position shown in Fig. 8, the amount of protrusion toward movable-side contact portion 16a is at its maximum. The radius of curvature of cam surface 45a is set so that the amount of protrusion toward movable-side contact portion 16a gradually decreases as cam member 45 is rotated in direction R3 from this rotation position.

[0067] The range of movement of the base 10 in the R1 direction is restricted by the movable-side contact portion 16a abutting against the cam surface 45a of the cam member 45. Similarly, although not shown, the range of movement of the base 10 in the R2 direction is restricted by the movable-side contact portion 16b abutting against the cam surface of a cam member provided on the fixed-side contact portion 31b. Therefore, the range of movement of the base 10 can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of protrusion of the movable-side contact portion 16a by rotating the cam member 45.

[0068] According to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the first embodiment in terms of facilitating the standardization of parts among different models. Furthermore, since the rotational position of the cam member 45 can be adjusted from outside the first housing 31, the range of movement of the base 10 can be changed not only before shipping the movement detection device 100 or the saddle riding vehicle 101 but also after delivery. For example, it is possible to accommodate a case where a user wants to change the operating angle according to their preference.

[0069] It is also possible to adopt a mode in which the cam member 45 itself is detachable, which allows the range of movement of the base 10 to be changed even more widely.

[0070] The adjustment mechanism 40 is not limited to having the cam surface 45a, as long as it is configured to be able to adjust the amount of protrusion toward the moving-side contact portion 16a.

[0071] Furthermore, in the second and third embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 40 is not limited to a screw member or a rotating member, but may be configured to be capable of adjusting the amount of protrusion toward the movable side abutment portion 16a by changing the posture or position relative to the fixed side abutment portion 31a.

[0072] In the above-described embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 40 is disposed in the first housing 31 (fixed-side contact portions 31a, 31b), but this is not limiting and the adjustment mechanism 40 may be disposed in at least one of the first housing 31 and the base 10 (movable-side contact portions 16a, 16b). The range of movement of the base 10 may be adjusted by changing the presence or absence of the adjustment member 40 or the arrangement of the adjustment member 40. FIG. 9 illustrates a representative example in which the adjustment mechanism 40 in the first embodiment is disposed in the base 10.

[0073] 9 is a diagram showing a modified example of the base 10 of the first embodiment, along with fixed contact portions 31a and 31b.

[0074] Adjustment members 140a and 140b are attached to the base 10 as the adjustment mechanism 40. The adjustment member 140a is attached to the movable-side contact portion 16a so as to face the fixed-side contact portion 31a of the first housing 31. The adjustment member 140b is attached to the movable-side contact portion 16b so as to face the fixed-side contact portion 31b of the first housing 31. The adjustment members 140a and 140b come into contact with the fixed-side contact portions 31a and 31b, thereby restricting the movement range of the base 10.

[0075] The basic configuration of the adjustment members 140a and 140b is the same as that of the adjustment members 40a and 40b, and the modifications mentioned in the first embodiment can also be adopted. That is, each adjustment member can have a laminated structure, can be made into an integrated member, or the range of movement of the base 10 can be adjusted depending on the presence or absence of an adjustment member, etc., can be appropriately adopted.

[0076] If the adjustment mechanism 40 is located on the base 10, it will be difficult for the user to adjust the range of movement of the base 10 after delivery. However, since the range of movement can be easily adjusted before shipping, it is possible to obtain the effect of facilitating the use of standardized parts among different models.

[0077] In the second and third embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 40 may also be disposed in at least one of the first housing 31 and the base 10. In this case, it is only necessary to vary the distance between the other of the fixed-side contact portions 31a, 31b or the movable-side contact portions 16a, 16b and the adjustment member 40 by moving the adjustment member 40 relative to either the fixed-side contact portions 31a, 31b or the movable-side contact portions 16a, 16b.

[0078] Although the shift pedal 33 has been exemplified as an object whose operation or movement is to be detected, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the base 10 may be moved by the operation or movement of another member that is to be detected.

[0079] Although the base 10 is exemplified as one that moves in a rotational manner, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the base 10 may be one in which the movement directions of the drive units 11 and 12 that drive the first pressing member 21 and the second pressing member 22 are linear movements.

[0080] While the present technology has been described in detail above based on preferred embodiments thereof, the present technology is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms within the scope of the gist of the present technology are also included in the present technology. Parts of the above-described embodiments may be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 10 base, 16a, 16b moving side contact portion, 31 first housing, 31a, 31b fixed side contact portion, 40 adjustment mechanism, 40a, 40b, 140a, 140b adjustment member, 44 adjustment screw, 45 cam member

Claims

1. a fixed member including a fixed-side contact portion; a moving member including a moving-side contact portion opposed to the fixed-side contact portion and moving relatively to the fixed member, the movable-side contact portion of the movable member directly or indirectly contacts the fixed-side contact portion of the fixed member, thereby restricting the movement range of the movable member; A movement detection device having an adjustment mechanism that includes an adjustment member for placement on at least one of the fixed side abutment portion or the moving side abutment portion, and that enables the movement range to be adjusted by changing the presence or absence of the adjustment member or the placement manner of the adjustment member.

2. the adjustment member is disposed to be movable to either the fixed-side contact portion or the movable-side contact portion, 2. The movement detection device according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the other of the fixed side contact portion or the movable side contact portion and the adjustment member can be varied by moving the adjustment member relative to either the fixed side contact portion or the movable side contact portion.

3. 2. The movement detection device according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment member is a screw member that is screwed into the fixed-side contact portion and whose amount of protrusion toward the movable-side contact portion can be changed by a user from outside the fixed member.

4. The movement detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment member is a rotating member rotatably disposed on the fixed contact portion, and the user can change the relative attitude of the adjustment member with respect to the fixed contact portion from outside the fixed member.

5. The movement detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the movement range is adjusted by selectively disposing one or more of the plurality of adjustment members provided, or by disposing none of the adjustment members.

6. The moving member rotates around a rotation center, The movement detection device according to claim 1 , further comprising a detection unit that detects a rotation angle of the moving member relative to the fixed member.

7. 2. The movement detection device according to claim 1, wherein the moving member is moved by operation of a shift pedal of a saddle-ride vehicle.

8. A movement detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; a shift pedal that is operated to move the moving member.

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