Brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, and fork for a human-powered vehicle

Abstract

To provide a brake control device for human-powered vehicle which can be suitably located on a human-powered vehicle, and a fork for human-powered vehicle in which at least a part of the brake control device for human-powered vehicle is suitably located.SOLUTION: A brake control device for human-powered vehicle comprises a brake control part, and a body provided with the brake control part. At least a part of the body is so configured as to be capable of being located in a fork for supporting a wheel of a human-powered vehicle. The fork comprises: a peripheral wall part extending in a predetermined direction; an opening provided in the peripheral wall part; and a blocking part which blocks between the body and the wheel when the body is located in the fork. The body has such a dimension that at least a part of the body can be located into the fork from the opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle and a fork for a human-powered vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a human-powered vehicle equipped with a brake control device. The brake control device of Patent Document 1 is arranged in a down tube.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle that can be suitably arranged on a human-powered vehicle, and a fork for a human-powered vehicle in which at least a part of the brake control device for a human-powered vehicle is configured to be suitably arranged.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A brake control device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising a brake control unit and a main body provided with the brake control unit, wherein at least a part of the main body is configured to be arranged inside a fork that supports a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, the fork includes a peripheral wall portion extending in a predetermined direction, an opening provided in the peripheral wall portion, and a shielding portion that shields between the main body and the wheel when the main body is arranged inside the fork, and the main body has a dimension such that at least a part of the main body can be arranged inside the fork from the opening. According to the brake control device of the first aspect, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be arranged inside the fork that supports the wheel, so that at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be suitably arranged in a human-powered vehicle. Further, according to the brake control device of the first aspect, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device has a dimension that can be arranged inside the fork from the opening, so that at least a part of the main body can be arranged inside the fork through the opening.

[0006] In the brake control device of the second aspect according to the first aspect, the shielding part is a part of the peripheral wall part. According to the brake control device of the second aspect, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be arranged in the fork in which the shielding part is a part of the peripheral wall part.

[0007] In the brake control device of the third aspect according to the first aspect or the second aspect, the fork is provided with an inner wall part inside the peripheral wall part, and the main body is configured to be attachable to the inner wall part. According to the brake control device of the third aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the inner wall part.

[0008] In the brake control device of the fourth aspect according to the third aspect, it further includes an adapter that is attached to the inner wall part and supports the main body. According to the brake control device of the fourth aspect, the main body of the brake device can be suitably supported by the adapter attached to the inner wall part.

[0009] In the brake control device of the fifth aspect according to any one of the first aspect to the fourth aspect, the fork is provided with a cover that covers at least a part of the opening. According to the brake control device of the fifth aspect, since the fork is provided with a cover that covers at least a part of the opening, intrusion of foreign matter from the opening into the inside of the fork can be suppressed.

[0010] In the brake control device of the sixth aspect according to the fifth aspect, the shielding part is the cover. According to the brake control device on the sixth side surface, the cover can block the space between the main body of the brake control device and the wheel.

[0011] In the brake control device on the seventh side surface following the sixth side surface, the brake control device further includes an adapter that is attached to the cover and supports the main body. According to the brake control device on the seventh side surface, by attaching the main body of the brake control device to the cover via the adapter, the brake control device can be attached to the fork.

[0012] In the brake control device on the eighth side surface following any one of the first to seventh side surfaces, the main body is configured such that the entire main body can be disposed inside the fork. According to the brake control device on the eighth side surface, the entire main body of the brake control device can be disposed inside the fork.

[0013] In the brake control device on the ninth side surface following any one of the first to fourth side surfaces, the main body is configured to be disposed on the fork such that at least a part of the main body extends from the opening to the outside of the fork. According to the brake control device on the ninth side surface, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be disposed on the fork such that it extends from the opening to the outside of the fork.

[0014] In the brake control device on the tenth side surface following the ninth side surface, the main body is configured to close at least a part of the opening. According to the brake control device on the tenth side surface, by closing at least a part of the opening with the main body of the brake control device, the intrusion of foreign matter from the opening into the inside of the fork can be suppressed.

[0015] In the brake control device on the eleventh side surface following any one of the first to tenth side surfaces, the main body has a housing, and the housing covers at least a part of the brake operating device. According to the brake control device on the 11th side surface described above, the brake control device can be arranged such that the housing covers at least a part of the brake operating device.

[0016] In the brake control device on the 12th side surface following any one of the 1st side surface to the 11th side surface, the brake control device further includes a first connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake operating device via a first connecting member, and a second connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake operating device via a second connecting member. According to the brake control device on the 12th side surface described above, the brake control device can be suitably connected to the brake operating device by the first connecting member and the first connecting portion. The brake control device can be suitably connected to the brake operating device by the second connecting member and the second connecting portion.

[0017] In the brake control device on the 13th side surface following the 12th side surface, the wheel is supported by the fork via an axle, and the main body includes a first end portion on the axle side and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion in a state where at least a part of the main body is disposed inside the fork. The first connecting portion is provided at the second end portion, and the second connecting portion is provided at the first end portion. According to the brake control device on the 13th side surface described above, since the second connecting portion is provided at the first end portion on the axle side and the first connecting portion is provided at the second end portion opposite to the first end portion, the brake operating device and the brake operating device can be suitably connected.

[0018] In the brake control device on the 14th side surface following the 12th side surface or the 13th side surface, in a state where at least a part of the main body is disposed inside the fork, at least a part of one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is disposed inside the fork, and in a state where at least a part of the main body is disposed inside the fork, at least a part of the other of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is disposed outside the fork. According to the brake control device of the 14th side surface, in a state where at least a part of the main body of the brake control device is disposed inside the fork, a first connection member or a second connection member connected to the other of the first connection portion and the second connection portion can be disposed outside the fork.

[0019] In the brake control device of the 15th side surface following any one of the 1st side surface to the 14th side surface, it further includes a display portion provided on the main body. According to the brake control device of the 15th side surface, information can be displayed on the display portion provided on the main body of the brake control device.

[0020] In the brake control device of the 16th side surface following the 15th side surface, the display portion is configured to be able to display the control state of the brake control device to the user of the human-powered vehicle. According to the brake control device of the 16th side surface, the user of the human-powered vehicle can confirm the control state of the brake control device by the display portion.

[0021] In the brake control device of the 17th side surface following any one of the 1st side surface to the 16th side surface, the fork includes at least one of a column portion, a pair of leg portions, and a connecting member that connects the pair of leg portions to each other, and at least a part of the main body is configured to be disposed inside at least one of the column portion, the pair of leg portions, and the connecting member. According to the brake control device of the 17th side surface, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be suitably disposed inside at least one of a column portion, a pair of leg portions, and a connecting member that connects the pair of leg portions to each other.

[0022] The fork according to the 18th aspect of the present invention is a fork for a human-powered vehicle, and includes an internal space in which a brake control device can be arranged, a peripheral wall portion extending in a predetermined direction, and an opening in the peripheral wall portion. The brake control device includes a main body provided with a brake control unit. At least a part of the main body is arranged in the internal space, and further includes a shielding portion that blocks between the main body and the wheel of the human-powered vehicle. The opening has a dimension such that at least a part of the main body can be arranged from the opening into the inside of the fork. According to the fork of the 18th aspect, since at least a part of the main body of the brake control device is arranged in the internal space of the fork, the brake control device can be suitably arranged inside the fork. Further, since the opening has a dimension such that at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be arranged from the opening into the inside of the fork, at least a part of the main body can be arranged inside the fork through the opening.

[0023] In the fork of the 19th aspect according to the 18th aspect, an inner wall portion is provided inside the peripheral wall portion, and the main body is configured to be attachable to the inner wall portion. According to the fork of the 19th aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be suitably attached to the inner wall portion of the fork.

[0024] In the fork of the 20th aspect according to the 18th aspect or the 19th aspect, a cover that covers at least a part of the opening is further provided. According to the fork of the 20th aspect, the cover that suitably covers at least a part of the opening can suppress the intrusion of foreign matter from the opening into the inside of the fork.

[0025] In the fork of the 21st aspect according to the 20th aspect, the main body is configured to be attachable to the cover. According to the fork of the 21st aspect, the brake control device can be attached to the fork by attaching the main body of the brake control device to the cover.

[0026] In the fork of the 22nd side surface according to the 20th side surface or the 21st side surface, the brake control device further includes a first connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake operating device via a first connecting member, and a second connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake actuating device via a second connecting member, and the fork includes at least one first hole in which at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed. According to the fork of the 22nd side surface, since the fork includes at least one first hole in which at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed, at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member can be disposed from the outside to the inside of the fork through the first hole.

[0027] In the fork of the 23rd side surface according to the 22nd side surface, the brake control device further includes the first connecting portion configured to be connectable to the brake operating device via the first connecting member, and the second connecting portion configured to be connectable to the brake actuating device via the second connecting member, and the cover includes at least one second hole in which at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed. According to the fork of the 23rd side surface, since the cover includes at least one second hole in which at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed, at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member can be disposed from the outside to the inside of the fork through the second hole.

[0028] In the fork of the 24th side surface according to any one of the 18th side surface to the 23rd side surface, the brake control device further includes a display portion provided on the main body, and the fork further includes a window through which the display portion can be visually recognized from the outside of the fork. According to the fork of the 24th side surface, even when at least a part of the main body of the brake control device is disposed inside the fork, the display portion can be visually recognized from the outside of the fork through the window.

[0029] In the fork of the 25th side surface following the 18th side surface to the 24th side surface, the fork includes at least one of a column portion, a pair of leg portions, and a connecting member that connects the pair of leg portions to each other, and at least a part of the main body is configured to be disposed inside at least one of the column portion, the pair of leg portions, and the connecting member. According to the fork of the 25th side surface, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be disposed inside at least one of a column portion, a pair of leg portions, and a connecting member.

Effect of the Invention

[0030] The brake control device for a human-powered vehicle of the present disclosure can be suitably disposed on a fork for a human-powered vehicle. Further, the fork for a human-powered vehicle of the present disclosure can suitably dispose a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0032] <First Embodiment> With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, a brake control device 50 for a human-powered vehicle and a fork 80 for a human-powered vehicle according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 shows a human-powered vehicle 10 to which the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 are related. The human-powered vehicle 10 is a vehicle having at least one wheel 14 and capable of being driven by at least human driving force. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes various types of bicycles such as, for example, mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, and hand bikes, recumbents. The number of wheels 14 included in the human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes, for example, a single-wheel vehicle and a vehicle having three or more wheels 14. The human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited to a vehicle that can be driven only by human driving force. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes an e-bike (E-bike) that uses the driving force of an electric motor in addition to human driving force for propulsion. The e-bike includes an electric assist bicycle whose propulsion is assisted by an electric motor. Hereinafter, in the embodiments, the human-powered vehicle 10 will be described as a bicycle.

[0033] As used herein, the terms "front", "rear", "forward", "rearward", "left", "right", "side", "upward", and "downward", and any other similar directional terms, refer to those directions determined with reference to a user (i.e., a rider) facing the handlebar at the user reference position (e.g., on the saddle or seat) in the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0034] The human-powered vehicle 10 includes a vehicle body 12 and wheels 14. The vehicle body 12 includes a frame 16. The wheels 14 include a front wheel 18 and a rear wheel 20. The vehicle body 12 further includes forks 80. In this embodiment, the forks 80 are front forks. A handlebar 22 is connected to the forks 80 via a stem 24. An axle 26 is provided on the wheels 14. The wheels 14 are supported by the forks 80 via the axle 26. The axle 26 includes an axle 26F provided on the front wheel 18 and an axle 26R provided on the rear wheel 20. The front wheel 18 is supported by the forks 80 via the axle 26F. The axle 26F of the front wheel 18 is connected to an end 80X of the forks 80. The rear wheel 20 is supported by the frame 16. The axle 26R of the rear wheel 20 is connected to the rear end of the frame 16.

[0035] The human-powered vehicle 10 further includes a crank 28 to which human driving force is input. The crank 28 includes a crankshaft 28A rotatable with respect to the frame 16 and a pair of crank arms 28B respectively provided at axial end portions of the crankshaft 28A. A pair of pedals 30 are respectively connected to each crank arm 28B. The rear wheel 20 is driven by the rotation of the crank 28. The crank 28 is connected to the rear wheel 20 by a drive mechanism 32. The drive mechanism 32 includes a first rotating body 34 connected to the crankshaft 28A. The crankshaft 28A may be connected so as to rotate integrally with the first rotating body 34, or may be connected via a first one-way clutch. The first one-way clutch is configured to rotate the first rotating body 34 forward when the crank 28 rotates forward, and to allow relative rotation between the crank 28 and the first rotating body 34 when the crank 28 rotates backward. The first rotating body 34 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear.

[0036] The drive mechanism 32 further includes a second rotating body 36 and a connecting member 38. The connecting member 38 transmits the rotational force of the first rotating body 34 to the second rotating body 36. The connecting member 38 includes, for example, a chain, a belt, or a shaft. The second rotating body 36 is connected to the rear wheel 20. The second rotating body 36 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear. Preferably, a second one-way clutch is provided between the second rotating body 36 and the rear wheel 20. The second one-way clutch is configured to rotate the rear wheel 20 forward when the second rotating body 36 rotates forward, and to allow relative rotation between the second rotating body 36 and the rear wheel 20 when the second rotating body 36 rotates backward. In the present embodiment, the rear wheel 20 is connected to the crank 28 by the drive mechanism 32, but at least one of the front wheel 18 and the rear wheel 20 may be connected to the crank 28 by the drive mechanism 32.

[0037] Preferably, the human-powered vehicle 10 further includes a vehicle speed detection unit 40. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 is configured to detect information regarding the vehicle speed V of the human-powered vehicle 10. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 is configured to detect the rotation of an annular body provided on the wheel 14 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The annular body has a plurality of detected portions in the circumferential direction. The detected portion is a groove or a hole. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational speed W of the wheel 14 based on the passage of the plurality of detected portions provided on the annular body. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 is composed of, for example, a coil and a magnetic pole. When the annular body rotates, the magnetic flux passing through the coil changes, and an alternating voltage is generated, so that the rotational speed W of the wheel 14 is detected. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 includes, for example, a Hall element. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 may be configured to include, for example, a magnetic lead constituting a reed switch, or an optical sensor. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 may be configured to detect a magnet provided on at least one wheel 14 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 is configured to output a detection signal a predetermined number of times while one wheel 14 of at least one of the wheels 14 makes one rotation. The predetermined number is 2 or more. Preferably, the predetermined number is 4 or more. Preferably, the predetermined number is 30 or more. In the present embodiment, the vehicle speed detection unit 40 is configured to output 60 or more detection signals while the wheel 14 makes one rotation. In the present embodiment, the vehicle speed detection unit 40 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational speed W of the wheel 14 to the brake control device 50. The vehicle speed detection unit 40 is connected to the brake control device 50 via a cable 42.

[0038] The brake control device 50 constitutes a brake system 52 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The brake system 52 further includes a brake operation device 54 and a brake actuator 56.

[0039] The brake operation device 54 is provided so as to be able to operate the brake actuator 56. The brake operation device 54 is provided on, for example, the handlebar 22.

[0040] The brake actuator 56 is configured to be able to brake the wheel 14 in response to an operation signal corresponding to the operation amount of the brake operation device 54. The brake actuator 56 may be a disc brake, a rim brake, or a roller brake.

[0041] In this embodiment, the brake actuator 56 is a disc brake. The brake actuator 56 includes a caliper 56A. The brake system 52 is, for example, a brake system 52 that is actuated by a fluid. The fluid is, for example, hydraulic oil. The brake actuator 56 is disposed near the axle 26F. The brake actuator 56 of this embodiment brakes the front wheel 18. The brake actuator 56 is attached to the fork 80. The brake actuator 56 is attached to one of a pair of leg portions 80B of the fork 80. The brake actuator 56 is attached to a position of one of the pair of leg portions 80B that faces the front wheel 18.

[0042] The brake system 52 may be configured such that the brake actuator 56 is operated by an electric actuator. The electric actuator includes, for example, an electric motor. In the case of the brake system 52 that is actuated by a fluid, the brake actuator 56 may be one that controls the hydraulic pressure of the brake actuator 56 by an electric actuator. In the case of the brake system 52 that is actuated by a fluid and the brake actuator 56 controls the hydraulic pressure of the brake actuator 56 by an electric actuator, for example, the brake control device 50 and the electric actuator are configured separately. The brake system 52 may be one that operates a friction member that can contact the wheel 14 by an electric actuator, or may be one that moves a cable connected to the friction member by an electric actuator.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the brake control device 50 includes a brake control unit 50A and a main body 50B in which the brake control unit 50A is provided. The main body 50B has a housing 50C. Preferably, the brake control device 50 further includes an adapter 72 that supports the main body 50B. The adapter 72 is configured to be able to support the main body 50B in a state of being attached to the fork 80.

[0044] The brake control device 50 further includes a first connecting portion 62 configured to be connectable to a brake operating device 54 via a first connecting member 60, and a second connecting portion 66 configured to be connectable to a brake actuator 56 via a second connecting member 64.

[0045] Preferably, the main body 50B includes a first end portion 74 on the axle 26 side and a second end portion 76 opposite to the first end portion 74 in a state where at least a part of the main body 50B is disposed inside the fork 80. The first connecting portion 62 is provided at the second end portion 76, and the second connecting portion 66 is provided at the first end portion 74.

[0046] The brake control unit 50A includes a flow path 68 that connects the first connecting portion 62 and the second connecting portion 66 inside the housing 50C. A valve 68A is provided in the flow path 68. Preferably, the brake control unit 50A further includes an actuator 68B. The actuator 68B is, for example, an electric actuator. The actuator 68B is, for example, an electric motor. The actuator 68B drives the valve 68A. At least a part of the flow path 68, the valve 68A, and the actuator 68B are disposed inside the housing 50C.

[0047] The first connecting member 60 is configured to be connectable to the brake operating device 54. The second connecting member 64 is configured to be connectable to the brake actuator 56. The valve 68A controls the movement of the fluid inside the first connecting member 60, the second connecting member 64, and the flow path 68. The first connecting member 60 includes, for example, a brake hose. The second connecting member 64 includes, for example, a brake hose.

[0048] The first connecting portion 62 is provided, for example, at the first end of the flow path 68. At least a part of the first connecting portion 62 is provided so as to be exposed from the housing 50C. The first connecting portion 62 and the housing 50C may be provided separately, and the first connecting portion 62 may be attached to the housing 50C. The first connecting portion 62 and the housing 50C may be provided integrally.

[0049] The second connecting portion 66 is provided, for example, at the second end of the flow path 68. At least a part of the second connecting portion 66 is provided so as to be exposed from the housing 50C. The second connecting portion 66 and the housing 50C may be provided separately, and the second connecting portion 66 may be attached to the housing 50C. The second connecting portion 66 and the housing 50C may be provided integrally.

[0050] The brake control unit 50A further includes a control device 50D. The control device 50D includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The arithmetic processing unit may be provided at a plurality of locations separated from each other. The control device 50D may include one or more microcomputers. The control device 50D is configured to control the actuator 68B. The control device 50D drives the valve 68A, for example, according to the operation of the brake operation device 54. The brake control unit 50A drives the valve 68A, for example, according to the vehicle speed V of the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0051] The brake control device 50 has the function of an ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). The brake system 52 activates the ABS by moving a fluid among a brake operation device 54, a brake actuator 56, and the brake control device 50. The control device 50D activates the ABS when, for example, the operation amount of the brake operation device 54 is equal to or greater than a predetermined operation amount and the vehicle speed detection unit 40 detects a vehicle speed V equal to or greater than a predetermined vehicle speed V1, when the difference between the vehicle speed V detected by the vehicle speed detection unit 40 and the speed of the vehicle body 12 is equal to or greater than a predetermined speed, and when the difference in rotational speed between the front wheels 18 and the rear wheels 20 is equal to or greater than a predetermined rotational speed, in at least one of these cases. When the ABS operates, the valve 68A is moved by the actuator 68B to close the internal flow path of the flow path 68. In this case, due to the movement of the valve 68A, the volume of the fluid flow path on the side of the brake actuator 56 relative to the valve 68A increases, and the fluid pressure in the brake actuator 56 decreases, thus suppressing the locking of the wheel 14.

[0052] Preferably, the brake control device 50 further includes a display unit 70 provided in the main body 50B. The display unit 70 is configured to be able to display the control state of the brake control device 50 to the user of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, the display unit 70 is configured to be able to display an abnormality of the brake control device 50 to the user of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, the display unit 70 is configured to be able to display the state of the electric power supplied to the brake control device 50 to the user of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, the display unit 70 includes a light-emitting diode. The control device 50D notifies the operation status of the ABS by causing the display unit 70 to emit light when, for example, the ABS operates.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 5, the fork 80 includes at least one of a column portion 80A, a pair of leg portions 80B, and a connecting member 82 that connects the pair of leg portions 80B to each other. The connecting member 82 is provided at an end portion of the pair of leg portions 80B on the column portion 80A side. The connecting member 82 connects the leg portion 80B and the column portion 80A. The connecting member 82 includes a first portion 82A connected to one of the pair of leg portions 80B, a second portion 82B connected to the other of the pair of leg portions 80B, and an intermediate portion 82C that connects the first portion 82A and the second portion 82B. The column portion 80A is connected to the intermediate portion 82C.

[0054] The fork 80 includes a peripheral wall portion 84 extending in a predetermined direction, an opening 86 provided in the peripheral wall portion 84, and a shielding portion 88 that shields between the main body 50B and the wheel 14. Preferably, the predetermined direction includes the extending direction of the fork 80. The shielding portion 88 is provided on the fork 80 so as to shield between the main body 50B and the wheel 14 when the main body 50B is disposed inside the fork 80. In the present embodiment, the shielding portion 88 is a part of the peripheral wall portion 84. The portion of the peripheral wall portion 84 facing the wheel 14 corresponds to the shielding portion 88. The opening 86 is provided, for example, in a portion different from the portion of the peripheral wall portion 84 facing the wheel 14. The opening 86 is provided, for example, on the side opposite to the portion of the peripheral wall portion 84 facing the wheel 14.

[0055] Preferably, the fork 80 further includes a window 94 through which the display unit 70 can be visually recognized from outside the fork 80. Preferably, the fork 80 includes a cover 92 that covers at least a part of the opening 86. Preferably, the cover 92 covers substantially the entire opening 86. Preferably, the cover 92 has a window 94 through which the user can visually recognize the display unit 70 from the outside. Preferably, inside the fork 80, the display unit 70 is attached to the fork 80 so as to face the window 94. The cover 92 may not have the window 94. When the cover 92 does not have the window 94, the cover 92 is configured such that the user can visually recognize the display unit 70 from the outside. When the cover 92 does not have the window 94, for example, at least a part of the cover 92 is made of a transparent material. The cover 92 is configured to be attachable to the peripheral wall portion 84 by bolts, for example.

[0056] The fork 80 includes an internal space 80S in which the brake control device 50 can be arranged. At least a part of the main body 50B is arranged in the internal space 80S. The opening 86 has a dimension LS such that at least a part of the main body 50B can be arranged from the opening 86 into the fork 80.

[0057] At least a part of the main body 50B is configured to be arranged inside the fork 80 that supports the wheel 14 of the human - powered vehicle 10. At least a part of the main body 50B is configured to be arranged inside at least one of the column portion 80A, the pair of leg portions 80B, and the connecting member 82. In the present embodiment, at least a part of the main body 50B is arranged inside the leg portion 80B. For example, the main body 50B is arranged at an intermediate portion of the leg portion 80B in the extending direction of the leg portion 80B. For example, the main body 50B is arranged on the column portion 80A side rather than the brake operating device 56 in the extending direction of the leg portion 80B.

[0058] The main body 50B has a dimension BS such that at least a part of the main body 50B can be disposed inside the fork 80 from the opening 86. Preferably, the main body 50B is configured such that the entire main body 50B can be disposed inside the fork 80. Preferably, the main body 50B has a dimension such that the entire main body 50B can be disposed inside the fork 80. Preferably, the dimension LS is larger than the dimension BS. The dimension BS corresponds to, for example, the largest dimension among those of the main body 50B. The dimension BS is, for example, the distance from the first end portion 74 to the second end portion 76 of the main body 50B. The opening area of the opening 86 has a size such that at least a part of the main body 50B can be disposed inside the fork 80. Preferably, the opening area of the opening 86 has a size such that the entire main body 50B can be disposed inside the fork 80.

[0059] The dimension LS may correspond to the maximum outer diameter of at least one of the first end portion 74 and the second end portion 76. In this case, for example, at least a part of the main body 50B is disposed inside the fork 80 from the opening 86 by inserting at least one of the first end portion 74 and the second end portion 76 into the opening 86 in a state where the main body 50B is inclined with respect to the extending direction of the fork 80.

[0060] The fork 80 includes an inner wall portion 90 inside the peripheral wall portion 84. The peripheral wall portion 84 and the inner wall portion 90 are integrally formed. The main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the inner wall portion 90. The adapter 72 is attached to the inner wall portion 90. The adapter 72 is attached to the inner wall portion 90 via bolts, for example. The main body 50B is attached to the inner wall portion 90 via the adapter 72. Preferably, the main body 50B is detachably supported by the adapter 72. The adapter 72 includes, for example, an arm portion 72A that grips the outer peripheral portion of the housing 50C of the main body 50B. The brake control device 50 is attached to the fork 80 when the main body 50B is fitted into the arm portion 72A. The main body 50B may be attached to the inner wall portion 90 without using the adapter 72. In this case, for example, the main body 50B is attached to the inner wall portion 90 by at least one of bolts, adhesives, and surface fasteners.

[0061] The fork 80 includes at least one first hole 80C in which at least one of the first connecting member 60 and the second connecting member 64 is disposed. In the present embodiment, the at least one first hole 80C includes a first hole 80CA in which the first connecting member 60 is disposed and a first hole 80CB in which the second connecting member 64 is disposed. For example, the first hole 80CA is provided in the first portion 82A of the connecting member 82. For example, the first hole 80CB is provided on the end 80X side rather than the portion where the main body 50B of the leg portion 80B is provided.

[0062] The first connecting member 60 is connected to the main body 50B at the first connecting portion 62 and is connected to the brake operating device 54 through the first hole 80CA. The second connecting member 64 is connected to the main body 50B at the second connecting portion 66 and is connected to the brake actuator 56 through the first hole 80CB.

[0063] Preferably, the cable 42 connected to the vehicle speed detection unit 40 is connected to the brake control device 50 through the first hole 80CB. The cable 42 is connected to the control device 50D disposed inside the main body 50B.

[0064] <Second Embodiment> With reference to FIG. 6, the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the second embodiment will be described. Since the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the second embodiment include configurations common to the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0065] In the present embodiment, the main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the cover 92. The adapter 72 is attached to the cover 92. The main body 50B may be directly attached to the cover 92 without passing through the adapter 72.

[0066] The main body 50B is attached to the cover 92 via the adapter 72. Preferably, the adapter 72 is attached to the side surface of the cover 92 opposite to the side surface where the display portion 70 of the main body 50B is provided. The entire main body 50B is disposed inside one of the pair of leg portions 80B. Preferably, the shielding portion 88 includes a window 94 through which the display portion 70 can be visually recognized from the outside. The display portion 70 is provided at a position facing the cover 92, and the window 94 may be provided on the cover 92. In this case, preferably, the display portion 70 and the window 94 are configured to be disposed at positions not blocked by the adapter 72.

[0067] <Third Embodiment> Referring to FIG. 7, the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the third embodiment will be described. Since the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the third embodiment include configurations common to the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0068] In the present embodiment, the shielding portion 88 is the cover 92. The cover 92 includes at least one second hole 92A in which at least one of the first connecting member 60 and the second connecting member 64 is disposed. In the present embodiment, the second connecting member 64 is disposed in the second hole 92A. Both the first connecting member 60 and the second connecting member 64 may be disposed in one second hole 92A. When both the first connecting member 60 and the second connecting member 64 are disposed in one second hole 92A, the first hole 80CA may be omitted.

[0069] The opening 86 is provided in the peripheral wall portion 84 on the wheel 14 side of one of the pair of leg portions 80B. The main body 50B is attached to the inner wall portion 90 on the side opposite to the wheel 14 via the adapter 72. The display portion 70 is provided at a portion different from the portion of the main body 50B supported by the adapter 72. Preferably, the cover 92 includes a window 94. Through the window 94, the user can visually recognize the display portion 70 from the outside.

[0070] Preferably, the cable 42 connected to the vehicle speed detection unit 40 is connected to the brake control device 50 through the second hole 92A. The cable 42 may be connected to the brake control device 50 through the first hole 80C.

[0071] <Fourth Embodiment> Referring to FIG. 8, the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the fourth embodiment will be described. Since the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the fourth embodiment include configurations common to the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the first and second embodiments, the configurations common to the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first and second embodiments, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0072] In the present embodiment, the main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the cover 92. The adapter 72 is attached to the cover 92. The shielding portion 88 is the cover 92. The opening 86 is provided in the peripheral wall portion 84 on the wheel 14 side of one of the pair of leg portions 80B. The window 94 is provided in the peripheral wall portion 84 on the opposite side of the opening 86. Through the window 94, the display portion 70 can be visually recognized from the outside.

[0073] The main body 50B is attached to the cover 92 via the adapter 72. The adapter 72 is attached to the side surface of the cover 92 opposite to the side surface on which the display portion 70 of the main body 50B is provided.

[0074] <Fifth Embodiment> Referring to FIG. 9, the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the fifth embodiment will be described. Since the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the fifth embodiment include configurations common to the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the first embodiment, the configurations common to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0075] In this embodiment, the main body 50B is configured to close at least a part of the opening 86. In this embodiment, the cover 92 is omitted. The shielding portion 88 is a part of the peripheral wall portion 84. The portion of the peripheral wall portion 84 facing the wheel 14 corresponds to the shielding portion 88.

[0076] The main body 50B is attached to the inner wall portion 90 (see FIG. 4) via the adapter 72. The adapter 72 is attached to the side surface of the inner wall portion 90 opposite to the side surface where the display portion 70 of the main body 50B is provided. The main body 50B is configured to be disposed on the fork 80 such that at least a part of the main body 50B extends outside the fork 80 from the opening 86. Preferably, the main body 50B is configured to close substantially the entire opening 86. Preferably, the dimension LS of the opening 86 is substantially equal to or slightly larger than the dimension BS of the main body 50B.

[0077] <Sixth Embodiment> With reference to FIG. 10, the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the sixth embodiment will be described. Since the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the sixth embodiment include configurations common to those of the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the first embodiment, the configurations common to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0078] In this embodiment, the housing 50C covers at least a part of the brake operating device 56. In this embodiment, the shielding portion 88 is the housing of the brake operating device 56. The main body 50B of the brake control device 50 and the housing of the brake operating device 56 are directly connected. The main body 50B of the brake control device 50 and the housing of the brake operating device 56 may be integrally formed. The brake operating device 56 is exposed from the opening 86. The housing of the brake operating device 56 is configured to close at least a part of the opening 86.

[0079] The opening 86 is provided in the peripheral wall portion 84 on the wheel 14 side of one of the pair of leg portions 80B. The main body 50B is attached to the inner wall portion 90 (see FIG. 4) on the side opposite to the wheel 14 via the adapter 72. The adapter 72 is attached to the side surface of the inner wall portion 90 that is opposite to the side surface where the brake operating device 56 is provided in the housing 50C. When the display portion 70 is provided on the main body 50B, the adapter 72 is attached to the side surface of the inner wall portion 90 that is opposite to the side surface where the display portion 70 of the main body 50B is provided. When the display portion 70 is provided on the main body 50B, preferably, the fork 80 includes a window 94 through which the display portion 70 can be visually recognized from the outside.

[0080] In the present embodiment, the second connecting member 64 may be omitted, and the second connecting portion 66 may be configured to be directly connected to the fluid chamber inside the housing of the brake operating device 56. The cable 42 may be connected to the brake control device 50 through the opening 86.

[0081] <Seventh Embodiment> With reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the seventh embodiment will be described. Since the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the seventh embodiment include configurations common to the brake control device 50 and the fork 80 of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0082] In the present embodiment, the main body 50B is attached inside the column portion 80A of the fork 80. As shown in FIG. 12, the main body 50B is attached inside the column portion 80A by an attachment member 100. In the present embodiment, the shielding portion 88 is constituted by the attachment member 100.

[0083] The first hole 80C includes a first hole 80CD provided at the lower part of the column part 80A. A second connection member 64 is disposed in the first hole 80CD. The second connection member 64 is connected to the second coupling part 66, led from the inside to the outside of the fork 80 through the first hole 80CD, and connected to the brake operating device 56. The cable 42 is connected to the main body 50B, led from the inside to the outside of the fork 80 through the first hole 80CD, and connected to the vehicle speed detection part 40 (see FIG. 5) through the first hole 80CD.

[0084] The first connection member 60 is connected to the main body 50B at the first coupling part 62, and connected to the brake operating device 54 (see FIG. 3) through the inside of the column part 80A. Preferably, a first hole (not shown) for disposing the first connection member 60 is provided in the column part 80A. The first hole for disposing the first connection member 60 may be provided in the handlebar 22. When the first hole for disposing the first connection member 60 is provided in the handlebar 22, the column part 80A and the handlebar 22 are provided with passages through which the first connection member 60 can pass inside the column part 80A and inside the handlebar 22.

[0085] The attachment member 100 includes a first attachment part 102, a second attachment part 104, a shoe 106, a rotating member 108, and a ring spring 110. The rotating member 108 includes an exposed part 108A. The rotating member 108 is provided coaxially with the first attachment part 102 and rotatably on the outer peripheral part of the first attachment part 102 with respect to the first attachment part 102. A through hole 100A extending along the extending direction of the column part 80A is formed in the attachment member 100. The second connection member 64 passes through the first hole 80CD via the through hole 100A.

[0086] The mounting member 100 sandwiches the shoe 106 between the second mounting portion 104 and the rotating member 108 in the axial direction of the column portion 80A, and by bringing the second mounting portion 104 and the rotating member 108 closer to each other in the axial direction of the column portion 80A, the shoe 106 moves in the radial direction of the column portion 80A. Since the shoe 106 is pressed against the inner wall portion 90 of the column portion 80A, the mounting member 100 is mounted inside the column portion 80A. Inside the column portion 80A, the main body 50B of the brake control device 50 is disposed above the mounting member 100. Therefore, when the mounting member 100 is mounted inside the column portion 80A, downward movement of the brake control device 50 is restricted. In the present embodiment, the main body 50B of the brake control device 50 is fixed to the second mounting portion 104. The fixing means is, for example, screwing. The mounting member 100 is configured such that the brake control device 50 can be mounted inside the column portion 80A when the mounting member 100 is mounted on the inner wall portion 90 of the column portion 80A.

[0087] The shoe 106 is a member that fixes the mounting member 100 to the column portion 80A. The shoe 106 is, for example, resin or rubber. The shoe 106 is provided between the inner surface of the column portion 80A and the first mounting portion 102. The shoe 106 includes a first end portion 106A on the handlebar 22 side and a second end portion 106B on the side opposite to the first end portion 106A.

[0088] The mounting member 100 has a transmission structure 112 capable of transmitting the rotation of the rotating member 108 to the second mounting portion 104. The transmission structure 112 includes a transmitted portion 104C and a transmission portion 108C. The transmitted portion 104C is provided on the second mounting portion 104. The transmission portion 108C is provided on the rotating member 108.

[0089] The first mounting portion 102 has a cylindrical portion 102A. The first mounting portion 102 includes a male screw portion 102B. The male screw portion 102B is provided on the outer peripheral portion on the handlebar 22 side of the cylindrical portion 102A.

[0090] The second attachment portion 104 includes a compression portion 104A, a female screw portion 104B, and a transmitted portion 104C. The compression portion 104A includes a first pressing surface 104AX that is inclined with respect to the central axis of the column portion 80A. In the present embodiment, the first pressing surface 104AX is inclined outward in the radial direction with respect to the central axis of the second attachment portion 104 as it moves away from the female screw portion 104B in the axial direction with respect to the central axis of the second attachment portion 104. The shape of the compression portion 104A is a hollow cone. The first pressing surface 104AX may not be inclined. In this case, the shape of the compression portion 104A is a cylinder. The first pressing surface 104AX may be any surface that contacts the first end portion 106A of the shoe 106.

[0091] The female screw portion 104B projects axially with respect to the central axis of the second attachment portion 104 from the compression portion 104A. The female screw portion 104B is configured to be connectable to the male screw portion 102B. For example, the shape of the female screw portion 104B is a cylindrical shape. For example, the female screw portion 104B is formed integrally with the compression portion 104A. The female screw portion 104B may be formed as a separate member from the compression portion 104A and connected to the compression portion 104A by a coupling means. The coupling means is, for example, welding.

[0092] The transmitted portion 104C is provided on the outer periphery of the female screw portion 104B and extends in the direction along the central axis of the second attachment portion 104. The transmitted portion 104C projects axially with respect to the compression portion 104A from the first pressing surface 104AX. The transmitted portion 104C includes a pair of first regulating surfaces.

[0093] The rotating member 108 includes an exposed portion 108A, a compression portion 108B, and a transmission portion 108C. For example, the shapes of the exposed portion 108A and the transmission portion 108C are cylindrical shapes. The exposed portion 108A, the compression portion 108B, and the transmission portion 108C have the same central axis. The compression portion 108B is provided at one end with respect to the central axis of the rotating member 108. The transmission portion 108C is provided on the other end side with respect to the central axis of the rotating member 108.

[0094] The compression part 108B includes a second pressing surface 108BX. The second pressing surface 108BX is provided between the exposed part 108A and the transmission part 108C. The second pressing surface 108BX is a surface that contacts the second end part 106B of the shoe 106. The second pressing surface 108BX is inclined with respect to the central axis of the column part 80A. The second pressing surface 108BX is inclined outward in the radial direction with respect to the central axis of the rotating member 108 as it goes toward the exposed part 108A in the axial direction with respect to the central axis of the rotating member 108.

[0095] In a state where the attachment member 100 is attached to the column part 80A, the exposed part 108A can be accessed by a tool from the outside of the column part 80A. For example, in a state where the attachment member 100 is attached to the column part 80A, the exposed part 108A protrudes from the first hole 80C to the outside of the column part 80A. The exposed part 108A can engage with a tool for rotating the rotating member 108. The tool is, for example, a wrench.

[0096] The transmission part 108C protrudes axially with respect to the rotating member 108 from the second pressing surface 108BX. The transmission part 108C includes a slit into which the transmitted part 104C is inserted. The slit includes a pair of second regulating surfaces. The pair of second regulating surfaces face each other through the slit. The second regulating surface extends in a direction along the central axis of the rotating member 108. In a state where the transmitted part 104C of the second attachment part 104 is inserted into the slit, the second regulating surface faces the first regulating surface of the transmitted part 104C in the rotation direction of the rotating member 108.

[0097] The brake control device 50 is attached to the column part 80A by the attachment member 100, for example, as follows. First, the second attachment part 104 of the attachment member 100 is attached to the second connection part 66. Next, the rotating member 108 is rotated in the first rotation direction by a tool. In this case, the first attachment part 102 does not rotate integrally with the rotating member 108. The first rotation direction is the direction in which the second attachment part 104 rotates with respect to the first attachment part 102 such that the first pressing surface 104AX of the compression part 104A approaches the second pressing surface 108BX of the rotating member 108. When the rotating member 108 is rotated in the first rotation direction, the rotation of the rotating member 108 is transmitted to the second attachment part 104 via the transmission structure 112. The second attachment part 104 moves in the axial direction parallel to the rotation center axis of the second attachment part 104 while rotating with respect to the first attachment part 102 and moves closer to the rotating member 108.

[0098] As the second attachment part 104 moves closer to the rotating member 108, the first pressing surface 104AX is pressed against the shoe 106. The shoe 106 sandwiched between the first pressing surface 104AX and the second pressing surface 108BX moves radially outward of the column part 80A along the first pressing surface 104AX and the second pressing surface 108BX. As the shoe 106 moves radially outward of the column part 80A, the shoe 106 is pressed against the inner wall part 90. As the distance that the second attachment part 104 moves with respect to the first attachment part 102 increases, the distance between the first pressing surface 104AX and the second pressing surface 108BX in the axial direction parallel to the rotation center axis of the second attachment part 104 decreases. For this reason, the force pressing the shoe 106 against the inner wall part 90 of the column part 80A becomes stronger. The brake control device 50 may be attached to the column part 80A such that the shoe 106 is pressed against the inner wall part 90 when the first attachment part 102 is rotated with respect to the rotating member 108.

[0099] <Modification Example> The description of the embodiments is an exemplification of forms that a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle and a fork for a human-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure can take, and is not intended to limit the forms. The brake control device for a human-powered vehicle and the fork for a human-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure can take, for example, modified forms of the embodiments shown below, and forms in which at least two non-conflicting modified forms are combined. In the following modified examples, parts common to the forms of the embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0100] · The display unit 70 may be an external device such as a cycle computer. When the display unit 70 is a cycle computer, for example, the operating state of the ABS is displayed on the screen of the cycle computer.

[0101] · In a state where at least a part of the main body 50B is disposed inside the fork 80, at least a part of one of the first connecting portion 62 and the second connecting portion 66 may be disposed inside the fork 80. In a state where at least a part of the main body 50B is disposed inside the fork 80, at least a part of the other of the first connecting portion 62 and the second connecting portion 66 may be disposed outside the fork 80. As shown in FIG. 13, when the first end portion 74 and the second end portion 76 are disposed outside the fork 80, both the first connecting portion 62 and the second connecting portion 66 may be disposed outside the fork 80. As shown in FIG. 14, when the first end portion 74 is disposed inside the fork 80 and the second end portion 76 is disposed outside the fork 80, the first connecting portion 62 may be disposed inside the fork 80 and the second connecting portion 66 may be disposed outside the fork 80. As shown in FIG. 15, when the first end portion 74 is disposed outside the fork 80 and the second end portion 76 is disposed inside the fork 80, the first connecting portion 62 may be disposed outside the fork 80 and the second connecting portion 66 may be disposed inside the fork 80. As shown in FIG. 16, when the first end portion 74 and the second end portion 76 are disposed inside the fork 80, both the first connecting portion 62 and the second connecting portion 66 may be disposed inside the fork 80.

[0102] · At least a part of the main body 50B may be provided inside the connecting member 82. For example, a hole may be provided in the wall portion on the column portion 80A side of the first portion 82A or the second portion 82B of the connecting member 82, and at least a part of the main body 50B may be inserted inside the connecting member 82. In this case, the shielding portion 88 corresponds to the wall portion on the wheel 14 side of the first portion 82A or the second portion 82B of the connecting member 82.

[0103] · The fork 80 may include a suspension device. When the fork 80 includes a suspension device, the connecting member 82 may be a connecting member that connects the intermediate portions of the pair of leg portions 80B.

[0104] As used herein, the expression "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired options. As an example, as used herein, the expression "at least one" means "only one option" or "both of the two options" if the number of options is two. As another example, as used herein, the expression "at least one" means "only one option" or "any combination of two or more options" if the number of options is three or more.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0105] 10…Human-powered vehicle, 14…Wheel, 50…Brake control device, 50A…Brake control unit, 50B…Main body, 50C…Housing, 60…First connection member, 62…First connection part, 64…Second connection member, 66…Second connection part, 70…Display unit, 72…Adapter, 74…First end, 76…Second end, 80…Fork, 80X…End of fork 80, 80A…Column part, 80B…Pair of leg parts, 80C…First hole, 82…Connecting member, 82A…First part, 82B…Second part, 82C…Intermediate part, 84…Peripheral wall part, 86…Opening, 88…Shielding part, 90…Inner wall part, 92…Cover, 92A…Second hole, 94…Window, 80S…Internal space, BS…Dimension, LS…Dimension

Claims

1. A brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a brake control unit; a main body in which the brake control unit is provided, at least a part of the main body is configured to be disposed inside a fork that supports a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, the fork includes a peripheral wall portion extending in a predetermined direction, an opening provided in the peripheral wall portion, and a shielding portion that shields between the main body and the wheel when the main body is disposed inside the fork, the main body has dimensions such that at least a part of the main body can be disposed inside the fork from the opening, the brake control device.

2. The brake control device according to claim 1, wherein the shielding portion is a part of the peripheral wall portion.

3. The fork includes an inner wall portion inside the peripheral wall portion, the brake control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body is configured to be attachable to the inner wall portion.

4. The brake control device according to claim 3, further comprising an adapter attached to the inner wall portion and supporting the main body.

5. The brake control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fork includes a cover that covers at least a part of the opening.

6. The brake control device according to claim 5, wherein the shielding portion is the cover.

7. The brake control device according to claim 6, further comprising an adapter attached to the cover and supporting the main body.

8. The brake control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the entire main body is configured to be disposed inside the fork.

9. The brake control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body is configured to be disposed in the fork such that at least a part of the main body extends outside the fork from the opening.

10. The brake control device according to claim 9, wherein the main body is configured to close at least a part of the opening.

11. The main body has a housing, the brake control device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the housing covers at least a part of a brake operating device.

12. The brake control device is a first connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake operating device via a first connecting member, The braking control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a second connecting portion configured to be connectable to the braking actuator via a second connecting member.

13. The wheel is supported by the fork via an axle, The main body includes a first end on the axle side and a second end opposite to the first end in a state where at least a part of the main body is disposed inside the fork. The first connecting portion is provided at the second end, and the second connecting portion is provided at the first end. The braking control device according to claim 12.

14. In a state where at least a part of the main body is disposed inside the fork, at least a part of one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is disposed inside the fork. In a state where at least a part of the main body is disposed inside the fork, at least a part of the other of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is disposed outside the fork. The braking control device according to claim 12 or 13.

15. The braking control device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a display portion provided on the main body.

16. The display portion is configured to be able to display a control state of the braking control device to a user of the human-powered vehicle. The braking control device according to claim 15.

17. The fork includes at least one of a column portion, a pair of leg portions, and a connecting member that connects the pair of leg portions to each other. At least a part of the main body is configured to be disposed inside at least one of the column portion, the pair of leg portions, and the connecting member. The braking control device according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

18. A fork for a human-powered vehicle, comprising an internal space in which a braking control device can be disposed, a peripheral wall portion extending in a predetermined direction, and an opening provided in the peripheral wall portion. The braking control device includes a main body provided with a braking control portion. At least a part of the main body is disposed in the internal space. Further comprising a shielding portion that blocks between the main body and a wheel of the human-powered vehicle. The opening has a dimension such that at least a part of the main body can be disposed inside the fork from the opening. A fork.

19. An inner wall portion is provided inside the peripheral wall portion. The main body is configured to be attachable to the inner wall portion. The fork according to claim 18.

20. The fork according to claim 18 or claim 19, further comprising a cover covering at least a part of the opening.

21. The fork according to claim 20, wherein the main body is configured to be attachable to the cover.

22. The brake control device further comprises a first connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake operating device via a first connecting member, and a second connecting portion configured to be connectable to a brake actuating device via a second connecting member, The fork according to claim 20 or 21, comprising at least one first hole in which at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed.

23. The brake control device further comprises the first connecting portion configured to be connectable to the brake operating device via the first connecting member, and the second connecting portion configured to be connectable to the brake actuating device via the second connecting member, The fork according to claim 22, wherein the cover comprises at least one second hole in which at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed.

24. The brake control device further comprises a display portion provided on the main body, The fork according to any one of claims 18 to 23, further comprising a window through which the display portion is visible from outside the fork.

25. The fork comprises at least one of a column portion, a pair of leg portions, and a connecting member connecting the pair of leg portions to each other, The fork according to any one of claims 18 to 24, wherein at least a part of the main body is configured to be disposed inside at least one of the column portion, the pair of leg portions, and the connecting member.

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