Mounting device for a human-powered vehicle, and mounting system for a human-powered vehicle

Abstract

To provide an attachment device for a man-power drive vehicle which can attach a component for the man-power drive vehicle to the man-power drive vehicle easily, and to provide an attachment system for the man-power drive vehicle.SOLUTION: An attachment device for a man-power drive vehicle includes a first attachment part. The first attachment part includes: an attachment surface; a guide part; and a first engagement part which engages with an engaged part in an attachment state and restricts relative movement of one of a component and a vehicle body in a relative removal direction of the one of the component and the vehicle body of a first direction. The first engagement part is configured to engage with the engaged part by moving the one of the component and the vehicle body relatively to one side in a second direction which is not parallel to the first direction in a state that the one of the component and the vehicle body is guided by the guide part. Further, the first engagement part is configured to disengage from the engaged part by moving the one of the component and the vehicle body relatively to the other side in the second direction in a state that the engaged part is engaged with the first engagement part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mounting device for a human-powered vehicle and a mounting system for a human-powered vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] For example, in the human-powered vehicle disclosed in Patent Document 1, components for a human-powered vehicle are attached via a mounting device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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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 mounting device for a human-powered vehicle and a mounting system for a human-powered vehicle that can easily attach components for a human-powered vehicle to the human-powered vehicle.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] An attachment device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is an attachment device for a human-powered vehicle, and includes a first attachment portion configured to be detachable from a component for a human-powered vehicle and one of a body of the human-powered vehicle. The first attachment portion includes an attachment surface facing the component and the one of the body in a state where the component and the one of the body are attached, a guide portion extending in a first direction substantially parallel to the attachment surface and configured to relatively guide the component and the one of the body in the first direction, and a first engagement portion that engages with an engaged portion of the component and the one of the body in the attachment state and restricts relative movement of the component and the one of the body in a relative removal direction of the component and the one of the body in the first direction. The first engagement portion is configured to engage with the engaged portion by relatively moving the component and the one of the body in one of a second direction non-parallel to the first direction in a state where the component and the one of the body are guided by the guide portion, and the engaged portion is configured to be disengaged by relatively moving the component and the one of the body in the other of the second direction in a state where the engaged portion is engaged with the first engagement portion. According to the attachment device of the first aspect, the component of the human-powered vehicle and the body of the human-powered vehicle can be relatively moved in one of the second directions non-parallel to the first direction, so that the component can be easily attached to the human-powered vehicle.

[0006] In the attachment device of the second aspect according to the first aspect of the present disclosure, the second direction is substantially parallel to the attachment surface. According to the attachment device of the second aspect, since the first direction and the second direction are substantially parallel to the attachment surface and non-parallel to each other, the component can be preferably attached to the human-powered vehicle by moving in a direction parallel to the attachment surface.

[0007] In the mounting device of the third aspect according to the first or second aspect of the present disclosure, the first engaging portion includes one of a concave portion and a convex portion, and the engaged portion includes the other of the concave portion and the convex portion. According to the mounting device of the third aspect, since the first engaging portion includes one of a concave portion and a convex portion and the engaged portion includes the other of the concave portion and the convex portion, the first engaging portion and the engaged portion can have a simple structure.

[0008] In the mounting device of the fourth aspect according to the third aspect of the present disclosure, the first engaging portion includes the concave portion, the engaged portion includes the convex portion, and a groove that extends in the first direction and guides the convex portion into the concave portion is formed on the mounting surface. According to the mounting device of the fourth aspect, the engaged portion can be suitably guided to the first engaging portion by a groove that guides the convex portion of the engaged portion into the concave portion of the first engaging portion.

[0009] In the mounting device of the fifth aspect according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the groove is configured such that the width in the second direction decreases from the upstream side to the downstream side in the mounting direction of the component. According to the mounting device of the fifth aspect, since the width of the groove in the second direction decreases from the upstream side to the downstream side in the mounting direction of the component, it is easy to guide the engaged portion into the groove on the upstream side in the mounting direction of the component. According to the mounting device of the fifth aspect, on the downstream side in the mounting direction of the component, since the engaged portion hardly moves in a direction intersecting the mounting direction of the component in the groove, the engaged portion can be suitably guided to the first engaging portion.

[0010] In the mounting device of the sixth aspect according to the first to fifth aspects of the present disclosure, in a state where the engaged portion is engaged with the first engaging portion, a first restricting portion that restricts movement of the component in the other direction in the second direction is further provided. According to the mounting device of the sixth aspect, the first restricting portion can suitably restrict movement of the component in the other direction in the second direction.

[0011] In the mounting device of the seventh aspect according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the first restricting portion includes at least one of a biasing member and an elastic member. According to the mounting device of the seventh aspect, the first restricting portion can preferably restrict the movement of the component in the other direction of the second direction by at least one of the biasing member and the elastic member.

[0012] In the mounting device of the eighth aspect according to the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, the biasing member includes at least one of a coil spring and a leaf spring. According to the mounting device of the eighth aspect, the movement of the component in the other direction of the second direction can be preferably restricted by at least one of the coil spring and the leaf spring.

[0013] In the mounting device of the ninth aspect according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the first restricting portion is integrally formed with the first engaging portion. According to the mounting device of the ninth aspect, since the first restricting portion is integrally formed with the first engaging portion, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0014] In the mounting device of the tenth aspect according to the sixth to ninth aspects of the present disclosure, the first restricting portion includes a fastener detachably configured on the engaged portion. According to the mounting device of the tenth aspect, the movement of the component in the other direction of the second direction can be preferably restricted by the fastener.

[0015] In the mounting device of the eleventh aspect according to the tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the fastener includes a magnet. According to the mounting device of the eleventh aspect, the movement of the component in the other direction of the second direction can be preferably restricted by the magnet.

[0016] In the mounting device of the twelfth aspect according to the first to eleventh aspects of the present disclosure, the guide portion includes a pair of rail portions arranged at intervals in the second direction. According to the mounting device on the 12th side, a pair of rail parts arranged at intervals in the second direction can preferably guide a component for a human-powered vehicle and one of the bodies of the human-powered vehicle. According to the mounting device on the 12th side, since the pair of rail parts are arranged at intervals in the second direction and the component is difficult to move in the second direction, the component can be preferably guided.

[0017] In the mounting device on the 13th side according to the 1st to 12th sides of the present disclosure, in the mounting state, a second restricting part for restricting the movement of the component in the mounting direction of the component in the first direction is further provided. According to the mounting device on the 13th side, the movement of the component in the mounting direction of the component can be restricted by the second restricting part.

[0018] In the mounting device on the 14th side according to the 1st to 13th sides of the present disclosure, at least one first terminal configured to be electrically connectable to at least one electrical terminal of the component is further provided. According to the mounting device on the 14th side, the mounting device and the component can be electrically connected by at least one electrical terminal and at least one first terminal.

[0019] In the mounting device on the 15th side according to the 1st to 14th sides of the present disclosure, a first wireless communication part configured to perform wireless communication with the component is provided. According to the mounting device on the 15th side, the component can be communicated with by the first wireless communication part.

[0020] In the component on the 16th side according to the 1st to 15th sides of the present disclosure, a second mounting part configured to be attachable to the other of the component and the vehicle body is further provided. According to the mounting device on the 16th side, the mounting device, the component, and the other of the vehicle body can be preferably attached by the second mounting part.

[0021] In the mounting device according to the 17th aspect of the present disclosure from the 1st to the 15th aspects, the first mounting portion is integrally formed with a part of the vehicle body. According to the mounting device of the 17th aspect, since the first mounting portion is integrally formed with a part of the vehicle body, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0022] In the mounting device according to the 18th aspect of the present disclosure from the 1st to the 17th aspects, the component includes at least one of a display device, a switch, a wireless communication device, a lamp, and a bottle cage. According to the mounting device of the 18th aspect, at least one of a display device, a switch, a wireless communication device, a lamp, and a bottle cage can be mounted.

[0023] The mounting system according to the 19th aspect of the present disclosure is a mounting system for a human-powered vehicle, and includes the mounting device described in any one of the 1st to 18th aspects, the component, and the engaged portion provided on one of the vehicle body. According to the mounting system of the 19th aspect, since one of the component and the vehicle body is mounted on the mounting device by the engaged portion provided on one of the component and the vehicle body, the component can be easily mounted on the human-powered vehicle.

Advantages of the Invention

[0024] According to the mounting device for a human-powered vehicle and the mounting system for a human-powered vehicle of the present disclosure, a component for a human-powered vehicle can be easily mounted on the human-powered vehicle.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] <First Embodiment> Referring to FIGS. 1 to 18, the attachment system 50 for a human-powered vehicle and the attachment device 60 for a human-powered vehicle will be described. A human-powered vehicle is a vehicle having at least one wheel and capable of being driven by at least human driving force. The human-powered vehicle includes various types of bicycles such as, for example, mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, hand bikes, and recumbent bikes. The number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle is not limited. The human-powered vehicle also includes, for example, a vehicle having a single wheel and a vehicle having two or more wheels. The human-powered vehicle is not limited to a vehicle that can be driven only by human driving force. The human-powered vehicle includes an e-bike (E-bike) that uses the driving force of an electric motor in addition to the human driving force for propulsion. The e-bike includes an electric assist bicycle whose propulsion is assisted by an electric motor. Hereinafter, in the embodiment, the human-powered vehicle will be described as a bicycle.

[0027] The human - powered vehicle 10 includes a crank 12 to which human - driving power is input. The human - powered vehicle 10 further includes a wheel 14 and a vehicle body 16. The wheel 14 includes a rear wheel 14A and a front wheel 14B. The vehicle body 16 includes a frame 18, a front fork 20, a handlebar 22, and a stem 24. The vehicle body 16 may further include at least one of a suspension and a carrier. The crank 12 includes a crankshaft 12A rotatable with respect to the frame 18 and crank arms 12B respectively provided at axial ends of the crankshaft 12A. Pedals 26 are respectively connected to the respective crank arms 12B.

[0028] The rear wheel 14A is driven by the rotation of the crank 12. The rear wheel 14A is supported by the frame 18. The crank 12 is connected to the rear wheel 14A by a drive mechanism 28. The drive mechanism 28 includes a first rotating body 30 connected to the crankshaft 12A. The crankshaft 12A may be connected so as to rotate integrally with the first rotating body 30 or may be connected via a first one - way clutch. The first one - way clutch is configured to rotate the first rotating body 30 forward when the crank 12 rotates forward and to allow relative rotation between the crank 12 and the first rotating body 30 when the crank 12 rotates backward. The first rotating body 30 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear. The drive mechanism 28 further includes a second rotating body 32 and a connecting member 34. The connecting member 34 transmits the rotational force of the first rotating body 30 to the second rotating body 32. The connecting member 34 includes, for example, a chain, a belt, or a shaft.

[0029] The second rotating body 32 is connected to the rear wheel 14A. The second rotating body 32 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear. Preferably, a second one - way clutch is provided between the second rotating body 32 and the rear wheel 14A. The second one - way clutch is configured to rotate the rear wheel 14A forward when the second rotating body 32 rotates forward and to allow relative rotation between the second rotating body 32 and the rear wheel 14A when the second rotating body 32 rotates backward.

[0030] The front wheel 14B is attached to the frame 18 via the front fork 20. The handlebar 22 is connected to the front fork 20 via the stem 24. In the present embodiment, the rear wheel 14A is connected to the crank 12 by the drive mechanism 28. At least one of the rear wheel 14A and the front wheel 14B may be connected to the crank 12 by the drive mechanism 28.

[0031] Preferably, the human-powered vehicle 10 further includes a battery 36. The battery 36 includes one or more battery elements. The battery element includes a rechargeable battery. For example, the battery 36 is configured to supply power to the first control device 42A. For example, the battery 36 is communicably connected to the first control unit 42B of the first control device 42A by wire or wirelessly. The battery 36 can communicate with the first control unit 42B, for example, by power line communication (PLC), CAN (Controller Area Network), or UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter).

[0032] The mounting system 50 for a human-powered vehicle includes a mounting device 60 and an engaged portion 40. The engaged portion 40 engages with the first engaging portion 62 of the mounting device 60. The first engaging portion 62 is provided on one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16. One of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 has the engaged portion 40. For example, the engaged portion 40 and one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 are integrally formed. For example, when the engaged portion 40 is provided on the component 38, the component 38 can be attached to the human-powered vehicle 10 by attaching the engaged portion 40 to the mounting device 60. For example, when the engaged portion 40 is provided on the vehicle body 16, by attaching the engaged portion 40 to the mounting device 60, Mounting device 60 it can be attached to the human-powered vehicle 10. In the present embodiment, the engaged portion 40 is provided on the component 38.

[0033] For example, component 38 includes at least one of a display device 38A, a switch 38B, a wireless communication device 38C, a lamp 38D, and a bottle cage 38E. In the present embodiment, component 38 is described as a cycle computer 44 having a display device 38A, a switch 38B, and a wireless communication device 38C.

[0034] For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 further includes another component 42 different from component 38. The other component 42 includes, for example, a first control device 42A. The first control device 42A is provided, for example, in the housing of the drive unit of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, the drive unit includes a motor that applies a driving force to the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0035] The first control device 42A includes a first control unit 42B. The first control unit 42B includes an arithmetic processing device that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing device included in the first control unit 42B includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The arithmetic processing devices included in the first control unit 42B may be provided at a plurality of mutually separated locations. For example, a part of the arithmetic processing device may be provided in the human-powered vehicle 10, and another part of the arithmetic processing device may be provided in a server connected to the Internet. When the arithmetic processing devices are provided at a plurality of mutually separated locations, each part of the arithmetic processing device is communicably connected to each other via a wireless communication device. The first control unit 42B may include one or more microcomputers.

[0036] For example, the first control device 42A further includes a first storage unit 42C. The first storage unit 42C stores a control program and information used for control processing. The first storage unit 42C includes, for example, a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The non-volatile memory includes, for example, at least one of a ROM (Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), and a flash memory. The volatile memory includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory).

[0037] The component 38 includes a second control device 38F. The second control device 38F includes a second control unit 38G. The second control unit 38G includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit included in the second control unit 38G includes, for example, a CPU or an MPU. The arithmetic processing units included in the second control unit 38G may be provided at a plurality of mutually separated locations. For example, a part of the arithmetic processing unit may be provided in the human-powered vehicle 10, and another part of the arithmetic processing unit may be provided in a server connected to the Internet. When the arithmetic processing units are provided at a plurality of mutually separated locations, each part of the arithmetic processing unit is communicably connected to each other via a wireless communication device. The second control unit 38G may include one or more microcomputers.

[0038] For example, the second control device 38F further includes a second storage unit 38H. The second Memory section 38H stores a control program and information used for control processing. The second Memory section 38H includes, for example, a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory.

[0039] For example, component 38 has an attachment surface 44A. When component 38 includes the cycle computer 44, for example, the attachment surface 44A is provided on a surface different from the surface on which the display is provided among the outer surfaces of the cycle computer 44. For example, the engaged portion 40 is provided on the attachment surface 44A.

[0040] The mounting device 60 for a human - powered vehicle includes a first mounting portion 64. The first mounting portion 64 is configured to be detachable from one of the component 38 for a human - powered vehicle and the vehicle body 16 of the human - powered vehicle 10. In the present embodiment, the first mounting portion 64 is configured to be detachable from the component 38. For example, the first mounting portion 64 is configured to be detachable from the cycle computer 44. The first mounting portion 64 includes a mounting surface 66, a guide portion 68, and a first engaging portion 62. The mounting surface 66 faces one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 in the mounted state where one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 is To the first mounting section 64 mounted. In the present embodiment, the mounting surface 66 faces the component 38 in the mounted state where the component 38 is mounted. For example, the mounting surface 66 faces the cycle computer 44 in the mounted state where the cycle computer 44 is mounted. The mounting surface 66, the guide portion 68, and the first engaging portion 62 are integrally formed of, for example, synthetic resin.

[0041] The guide portion 68 extends in a first direction A1 substantially parallel to the mounting surface 66 in the mounted state where one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 is mounted, and is configured to guide one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 relatively in the first direction A1. In the present embodiment, the guide portion 68 extends in a first direction A1 substantially parallel to the mounting surface 66 in the mounted state where the component 38 is mounted, and is configured to guide the component 38 relative to the mounting device 60 in the first direction A1.

[0042] For example, the guide portion 68 includes a pair of rail portions 70 arranged at intervals in the second direction A2. The second direction A2 is non-parallel to the first direction A1. For example, the second direction A2 is substantially parallel to the mounting surface 66. For example, the first direction A1 and the second direction A2 are substantially parallel to the mounting surface 66 and are non-parallel to each other. For example, the first direction A1 and the second direction A2 are orthogonal to each other. For example, the first direction A1 is the longitudinal direction of the mounting device 60, and the second direction A2 is the lateral direction of the mounting device 60. The second direction A2 extends substantially linearly.

[0043] For example, the pair of rail portions 70 includes a first rail portion 70A and a second rail portion 70B. For example, the pair of rail portions 70 is provided on the mounting surface 66. For example, the pair of rail portions 70 is provided at both ends in the second direction A2 of the mounting surface 66. For example, the pair of rail portions 70 protrudes from the mounting surface 66.

[0044] The engaged portion 40 of the component 38 includes a guided portion 40A. The guided portion 40A is guided by the guide portion 68. For example, the guided portion 40A is guided by the pair of rail portions 70. The guided portion 40A is provided on a convex portion 40B protruding from the mounted surface 44A. The guided portion 40A is provided, for example, at both ends in the second direction A2 of the convex portion 40B. The guided portion 40A includes a first guided portion 40C and a second guided portion 40D. The first guided portion 40C is provided at one end in the second direction A2 of the convex portion 40B. The second guided portion 40D is provided at the other end in the second direction A2 of the convex portion 40B. The first guided portion 40C is substantially parallel to the first direction A1. The second guided portion 40D has a portion substantially parallel to the first direction A1 and a portion slightly inclined with respect to the first direction A1. The dimension L11 in the second direction A2 of one end of the convex portion 40B in the first direction A1 is shorter than the dimension L12 in the second direction A2 of the other end of the convex portion 40B in the first direction A1.

[0045] In the second direction A2, the distance between the pair of rail portions 70 changes stepwise. In the second direction A2, the distance between the pair of rail portions 70 has a first distance L21 and a second distance L22. The first distance L21 is shorter than the second distance L22. The first distance L21, which is the minimum distance between the pair of rail portions 70, is slightly larger than the dimension L12, which is the maximum dimension in the second direction A2 of the convex portion 40B. For example, the distance between the pair of rail portions 70 is formed to be a length that allows the component 38 to move in the first direction A1 when the component 38 is disposed between the pair of rail portions 70. For example, when the component 38 is To the mounting device 60 in the attached state, the guide portion 68 guides the component 38 relative to the attachment device 60 in the first direction A1 by inserting the convex portion 40B between the pair of rail portions 70.

[0046] The first engaging portion 62 engages with the engaged portion 40 in a mounted state where one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 is mounted, and restricts the relative movement of one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 in the relative removal direction X1 in the first direction A1. In the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 62 engages with the engaged portion 40 in a mounted state where the component 38 is mounted, and restricts the relative movement of the component 38 in the relative removal direction X1 in the first direction A1. For example, the first engaging portion 62 restricts the movement of the cycle computer 44 in the relative removal direction X1 with respect to the attachment device 60 in a mounted state where the cycle computer 44 is attached to the attachment device 60. The removal direction X1 is a direction substantially parallel to the second direction A2.

[0047] The first engaging portion 62 is configured to engage with the engaged portion 40 by relatively moving one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 in one direction of the second direction A2 in a state where one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 is guided by the guide portion 68. In the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 62 is configured to engage with the engaged portion 40 by relatively moving the component 38 with respect to the mounting device 60 in one direction of the second direction A2 in a state where the component 38 is guided by the guide portion 68. In a state where the engaged portion 40 is engaged with the first engaging portion 62, the engaged portion 40 is configured to be disengaged by relatively moving one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16 in the other direction of the second direction A2. In the present embodiment, in a state where the engaged portion 40 is engaged with the first engaging portion 62, the engaged portion 40 is configured to be disengaged by relatively moving the component 38 with respect to the mounting device 60 in the other direction of the second direction A2.

[0048] For example, the first engaging portion 62 includes one of a recess 62A and a protrusion. The engaged portion 40 includes the other of the recess and the protrusion 40E. For example, the first engaging portion 62 includes the recess 62A. For example, the engaged portion 40 includes the protrusion 40E. On the mounting surface 66, a groove 72 extending in the first direction A1 and guiding the protrusion 40E into the recess 62A is formed. The protrusion 40E has a dimension that can move in the groove 72. The protrusion 40E is provided, for example, at an end of the surface 44A to be mounted in the first direction A1. When the first engaging portion 62 includes a protrusion and the engaged portion 40 includes a recess, the groove extending in the first direction A1 and guiding the protrusion into the recess To the section concave and convex The section The groove for guiding may be formed on the surface 44A to be mounted.

[0049] The groove 72 includes a first portion 72A and a second portion 72B. The first portion 72A extends along a first direction A1. In a state where the mounting device 60 is attached to the power-driven vehicle 10, the first portion 72A extends so as to be slightly inclined with respect to the first direction A1. The second portion 72B is continuous with the first portion 72A. The second portion 72B extends along a second direction A2. The second portion 72B is shorter than the first portion 72A. An end portion of the second portion 72B on the side opposite to the first portion 72A is formed by the recess 62A.

[0050] For example, the groove 72 is configured such that the width in the second direction A2 decreases from the upstream side to the downstream side in the mounting direction X2 of the component 38. The direction from the upstream side to the downstream side in the mounting direction X2 is the direction from the first portion 72A toward the second portion 72B. For example, at an end portion of the first portion 72A on the side opposite to the second portion 72B, the width in the second direction A2 is configured to decrease from the upstream side to the downstream side in the mounting direction X2 of the component 38. An intermediate portion connecting the end portion of the first portion 72A on the side opposite to the second portion 72B and the second portion 72B may be configured such that the width in the second direction A2 is constant.

[0051] For example, the mounting device 60 further includes a first restricting portion 74. The first restricting portion 74 restricts the movement of the component 38 in the other direction of the second direction A2 in a state where the engaged portion 40 is engaged with the first engaging portion 62. The other direction of the second direction A2 includes the removal direction X1.

[0052] For example, the first restricting portion 74 includes at least one of a biasing member 76 and an elastic member 78. For example, the biasing member 76 includes at least one of a coil spring 76A and a leaf spring 76B. In FIG. 13, the first restricting portion 74 includes the biasing member 76, and the biasing member 76 includes the coil spring 76A. For example, the first restricting portion 74 is provided in the second portion 72B of the groove 72.

[0053] The coil spring 76A is configured to bias the engaged portion 40 in the mounting direction X2. For example, the coil spring 76A is provided at the first end portion 62B. The first end portion 62B corresponds to the connection portion with the first portion 72A of the second portion 72B of the groove 72. A contact portion 76C is provided at the end of the coil spring 76A. The contact portion 76C is configured to be able to contact the convex portion 40E of the engaged portion 40. The contact portion 76C is biased by the coil spring 76A toward the center in the width direction of the groove 72. When the convex portion 40E contacts the contact portion 76C, the contact portion 76C is pushed toward the side wall portion defining the groove 72, making it easier for the convex portion 40B to move. Since the contact portion 76C is biased by the coil spring 76A toward the center in the width direction of the groove 72, the passage of the convex portion 40E in the groove 72 becomes narrower, restricting the movement of the component 38 that overrides the contact portion 76C.

[0054] For example, the mounting device 60 further includes a second restricting portion 80. In the mounted state, the second restricting portion 80 restricts the movement of the component 38 in the mounting direction X2 of the component 38 in the first direction A1. For example, the second restricting portion 80 protrudes from the mounting surface 66. For example, the second restricting portion 80 connects the first rail portion 70A and the second rail portion 70B. For example, the second restricting portion 80 is provided at the end of the mounting surface 66 in the first direction A1. For example, an upwardly open U-shaped recess is formed by the first rail portion 70A, the second rail portion 70B, and the second restricting portion 80. In the mounted state, the convex portion 40B of the component 38 is fitted into the recess.

[0055] For example, the mounting device 60 further includes at least one first terminal 82. The at least one first terminal 82 is configured to be electrically connectable to at least one electrical terminal 38K of the component 38. For example, the mounting device 60 includes two first terminals 82. For example, the first terminals 82 are arranged on the mounting surface 66 at intervals in the second direction A2. For example, the electrical terminal 38K is provided on the component 38 so as to contact the first terminal 82. For example, the component 38 includes two electrical terminals 38K. For example, the electrical terminal 38K is arranged on the component 38 so as to contact the first terminal 82. For example, power from the battery 36 is transmitted to the electrical terminal 38K through the first terminal 82 and supplied to the component 38.

[0056] For example, the mounting device 60 further includes a connector 84. For example, a plurality of connectors 84 are provided on the mounting device 60. For example, three connectors 84 are provided on the mounting device 60. For example, the connector 84 connects the mounting device 60 and the first control unit 42B of another component 42. The mounting device 60 is supplied with power from the battery 36 through the connector 84. The mounting device 60 may be configured to be communicable with the first control unit 42B through the connector 84. The mounting device 60 may be directly connected to the first control unit 42B or directly connected to the battery 36.

[0057] The mounting device 60 further includes a second mounting portion 86. The second mounting portion 86 is configured to be attachable to the component 38 and the other side of the vehicle body 16. For example, the mounting device 60 includes a first side surface portion 60A and a second side surface portion 60B. For example, the second mounting portions 86 are provided on the first side surface portion 60A and the second side surface portion 60B, respectively. For example, the first side surface portion 60A and the second side surface portion 60B are surfaces of the outer surface of the mounting device 60 that intersect the second direction A2.

[0058] For example, the second attachment portion 86 includes a handlebar attachment portion 86A and an attachment device attachment portion 86B. The handlebar attachment portion 86A is provided at the first end portion 86C of the second attachment portion 86. The handlebar attachment portion 86A includes a clamp portion 86D. The clamp portion 86D includes a fastening portion 86E. The handlebar 22 is inserted into the clamp portion 86D. When the handlebar 22 is inserted into the clamp portion 86D, a bolt or the like is inserted into the fastening portion 86E, so that the clamp portion 86D clamps the handlebar 22, and the attachment device 60 is attached to the handlebar 22.

[0059] The attachment device attachment portion 86B is provided at the second end portion 86F of the second attachment portion 86. The attachment device attachment portion 86B includes, for example, a hole. The second attachment portion 86 is attached to the attachment device 60 by inserting a bolt into the hole of the attachment device attachment portion 86B and engaging with a female screw portion provided on the first side surface portion 60A or the second side surface portion 60B of the attachment device 60. The attachment device attachment portion 86B can be appropriately changed as long as it can attach the second attachment portion 86 to the attachment device 60.

[0060] With reference to FIGS. 9 to 12, a method of attaching the component 38 to the attachment device 60 will be described. The component 38 is attached to the attachment device 60 through a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step.

[0061] The first step includes a step of fitting the guided portion 40A into the guide portion 68. By the first step, the guided portion 40A can be guided by the guide portion 68, and the convex portion 40E is disposed in the groove 72. In the first step, the guided portion 40A is fitted into the guide portion 68 in a state inclined so as to correspond to the extending direction of the first portion 72A of the groove 72.

[0062] The second step includes the step in which the guided portion 40A is guided by the guide portion 68. In the second step, as the convex portion 40E moves along the groove 72, the convex portion 40E moves to the connection portion between the first portion 72A and the second portion 72B of the groove 72. In the second step, when the convex portion 40E is in contact with the contact portion 76C, the operator pushes the component 38 toward the second portion 72B, so that the convex portion 40E moves the contact portion 76C, and thus the convex portion 40E can move toward the second portion 72B.

[0063] The third step includes the step in which the convex portion 40E moves to the second portion 72B. As the convex portion 40E moves to the second portion 72B, the engaged portion 40 engages with the first engaging portion 62. When the convex portion 40E moves to the second portion 72B, the contact portion 76C moves due to the biasing force of the biasing member 76 so as to narrow the passage of the convex portion 40E, and thus the movement of the convex portion 40E in the removal direction X1 is restricted.

[0064] The fourth step includes the step in which the first engaging portion 62 engages with the engaged portion 40. In the fourth step, the operator moves the component 38 while rotating it in a direction parallel to the mounting surface 66 around the convex portion 40E. By the fourth step, the component 38 is attached to the attaching device 60. The third step and the fourth step may be performed simultaneously.

[0065] When removing the component 38 from the attaching device 60, the component 38 is removed from the attaching device 60 by a procedure reverse to the method of attaching the component 38 to the attaching device 60.

[0066] <Second Embodiment> Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 14, the attaching system 50 and the attaching device 60 of the second embodiment are described. The attaching system 50 and the attaching device 60 of the second embodiment are the same as the attaching system 50 and the attaching device 60 of the first embodiment, except that a leaf spring 76B is included instead of the coil spring 76A and the contact portion 76C of the first restricting portion 74. Therefore, for the components common to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given, and the overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[0067] The first restricting portion 74 of the second embodiment includes a biasing member 76, and the biasing member 76 includes a leaf spring 76B. The leaf spring 76B is configured to bias the engaged portion 40 in the mounting direction X2. For example, the leaf spring 76B is provided at the first end portion 62B. The leaf spring 76B is configured to be capable of contacting the convex portion 40E of the engaged portion 40. The leaf spring 76B is configured to project toward the center in the width direction of the groove 72. When the convex portion 40E contacts the leaf spring 76B, the leaf spring 76B is pushed toward the side wall portion defining the groove 72, and the convex portion 40B becomes easier to move. Since the passage of the convex portion 40E in the groove 72 becomes narrower when the leaf spring 76B projects toward the center in the width direction of the groove 72, the movement of the component 38 that overrides the leaf spring 76B is restricted.

[0068] <Third Embodiment> Referring to FIGS. 2 and 15, the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the third embodiment will be described. The mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the third embodiment are the same as the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the first embodiment, except that they include an elastic member 78 instead of the coil spring 76A and the contact portion 76C. Therefore, for the configurations common to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0069] In the third embodiment, the first restricting portion 74 includes an elastic member 78. For example, the elastic member 78 is formed of a synthetic resin. The elastic member 78 may be formed of rubber.

[0070] The elastic member 78 is provided at the first end portion 62B. The elastic member 78 is configured to be able to contact the convex portion 40E of the engaged portion 40. The elastic member 78 is configured to protrude toward the center in the width direction of the groove 72. When the convex portion 40E contacts the elastic member 78, the elastic member 78 is pushed toward the side wall portion that defines the groove 72, making it easier for the convex portion 40E to move. Since the elastic member 78 protrudes toward the center in the width direction of the groove 72, the passage for the convex portion 40E in the groove 72 becomes narrower, restricting the movement of the component 38 that overrides the elastic member 78.

[0071] <Fourth Embodiment> Referring to FIGS. 2 and 16, the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the fourth embodiment are the same as the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the first embodiment, except that they include a fastener 88 instead of the coil spring 76A and the contact portion 76C of the first restricting portion 74. Therefore, for the components common to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given, and duplicate explanations are omitted.

[0072] In the fourth embodiment, the first restricting portion 74 includes a fastener 88 that is configured to be detachable from the engaged portion 40. For example, the fastener 88 includes a magnet 88A. When the fastener 88 includes a magnet 88A, the engaged portion 40 is made of a magnetic material. The engaged portion 40 may include a magnet, and the fastener 88 may include a magnetic material. The fastener 88 may include a surface fastener. When the fastener 88 includes a surface fastener, the engaged portion 40 is configured to be able to be coupled to the surface fastener. The first restricting portion 74 may be integrally formed with the first engaging portion 62. For example, when the fastener 88 includes a magnet 88A, the magnet 88A may be embedded in the side wall portion that defines the groove 72.

[0073] The fastener 88 is provided at the end of the second portion 72B of the groove 72. When the engaged portion 40 moves to the second portion 72B of the groove 72, the engaged portion 40 is attracted to the fastener 88 by magnetic force, restricting the movement of the component 38.

[0074] <Fifth Embodiment> With reference to FIGS. 2 and 17, the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the fifth embodiment are , Co The same as the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the first embodiment, except that an elastic portion 90 is included instead of the leaf spring 76A and the contact portion 76C. For components common to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are used, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0075] The first restricting portion 74 is integrally formed with the first engaging portion 62. The first restricting portion 74 includes the elastic portion 90. The elastic portion 90 is provided at the first end portion 62B. The elastic portion 90 is a portion where the width of the groove 72 becomes narrow. The elastic portion 90 is formed of a synthetic resin and is configured to be elastically deformable. The elastic portion 90 is integrally formed with the mounting surface 66. For example, the elastic portion 90 has a dimension that allows the convex portion 40E to move and a dimension slightly smaller than the maximum diameter of the convex portion 40E. Due to the elastic portion 90, the passage of the convex portion 40E in the groove 72 becomes narrow, so that the movement of the component 38 that overrides the first restricting portion 74 is restricted.

[0076] <Sixth Embodiment> With reference to FIGS. 2 and 18, the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the sixth embodiment will be described. The mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the sixth embodiment are the same as the mounting system 50 and the mounting device 60 of the fifth embodiment, except that the elastic portion 90 of the first restricting portion 74 is constituted by a leaf spring 90A. For components common to the fifth embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the fifth embodiment are used, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0077] The leaf spring 90A is provided at the first end portion 62B. The leaf spring 90A may include two leaf springs 90A provided to face each other in the second portion 72B of the groove 72. For example, the portion of the groove 72 where the leaf spring 90A is provided has a dimension smaller than the maximum diameter of the convex portion 40E in a state where no external force is applied to the leaf spring 90A. For example, the portion of the groove 72 where the leaf spring 90A is provided has a dimension that allows the convex portion 40E to move in a state where an external force is applied to the leaf spring 90A.

[0078] <Modification Example> The description of each embodiment is an exemplification of forms that the mounting system for a human-powered vehicle and the mounting device for a human-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure can take, and is not intended to limit the forms. The mounting system for a human-powered vehicle and the mounting device for a human-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure can take, for example, modification examples of each of the embodiments shown below, and forms in which at least two non-contradictory modification examples are combined. In the following modification examples, for portions common to the forms of the embodiments, the same reference numerals as those in the embodiments are given and the description thereof is omitted.

[0079] · As shown in FIG. 19, the component 38 may include a lamp 38D. When the component 38 includes the lamp 38D, the mounting device 60 may be configured such that the lamp 38D is disposed in front of the handlebar 22.

[0080] · As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the mounting device 60 may include a first wireless communication unit 92 configured to perform wireless communication with the component 38. When the mounting device 60 includes the first wireless communication unit 92, for example, the component 38 includes a second wireless communication unit 38L. The first wireless communication unit 92 is communicably connected to the first control unit 42B of another component 42. The first wireless communication unit 92 may be wired-connected or wirelessly connected to the first control unit 42B of another component 42. The second wireless communication unit 38L is communicably connected to the second control unit 38G of the component 38. The first wireless communication unit 92 and the second wireless communication unit 38L perform wireless communication with each other.

[0081] · As shown in FIG. 22, the first attachment portion 64 may be integrally formed with a part of the vehicle body 16. For example, the first attachment portion 64 is formed on the handlebar 22. When the first attachment portion 64 is formed on the handlebar 22, for example, the second attachment portion 86 is omitted from the attachment device 60.

[0082] · As shown in FIGS. 1, 19, and 23, the engaged portion 40 may be formed separately from one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16. When the engaged portion 40 is formed separately from one of the component 38 and the vehicle body 16, the engaged portion 40 may be configured to be detachable from the component 38. For example, the engaged portion 40 is configured to be detachable from the component 38 by an adhesive, a surface fastener, a magnet, or the like.

[0083] · The first restricting portion 74 may be omitted from the attachment device 60. Even when the first restricting portion 74 is omitted from the attachment device 60, since the extending direction of the first portion 72A of the groove 72 is different from the extending direction of the second portion 72B, the engaged portion 40 is difficult to detach from the first engaging portion 62.

[0084] 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

[0085] 10…Human-powered vehicle, 16…Vehicle body, 22…Handlebar, 38…Component, 38A…Display device, 38B…Switch, 38C…Wireless communication device, 38D…Lamp, 38E…Bottle cage, 38K…Electrical terminal, 40…Engaged portion, 40E…Protrusion, 50…Mounting system, 60…Mounting device, 62…First engaging portion, 62A…Recess, 64…First mounting portion, 66…Mounting surface, 68…Guide portion, 70…Rail portion, 72…Groove, 74…First restricting portion, 76…Biasing member, 76A…Coil spring, 76B…Leaf spring, 78…Elastic member, 80…Second restricting portion, 82…First terminal, 86…Second mounting portion, 88…Fastener, 88A…Magnet, 92…First wireless communication portion.

Claims

1. An attachment device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a first attachment portion configured to be detachable from one of a component for a human-powered vehicle and a vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle; The first attachment portion includes: in an attached state where the component and the one of the vehicle body are attached, an attachment surface facing the component and the one of the vehicle body; a guide portion extending in a first direction substantially parallel to the attachment surface and configured to relatively guide the component and the one of the vehicle body in the first direction; in the attached state, a first engaging portion that engages with an engaged portion of the component and the one of the vehicle body and restricts relative movement of the component and the one of the vehicle body in a relative removal direction in the first direction; The first engaging portion includes: configured to engage with the engaged portion by relatively moving the component and the one of the vehicle body in one of a second direction non-parallel to the first direction in a state where the component and the one of the vehicle body are guided by the guide portion; configured to disengage the engaged portion by relatively moving the component and the one of the vehicle body in the other of the second direction in a state where the engaged portion is engaged with the first engaging portion; The guide portion includes a pair of rail portions spaced apart in the second direction, the attachment device.

2. The attachment device according to claim 1, wherein the second direction is substantially parallel to the attachment surface.

3. The first engaging portion includes one of a concave portion and a convex portion, The attachment device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the engaged portion includes the other of the concave portion and the convex portion.

4. The first engaging portion includes the concave portion, The engaged portion includes the convex portion, The attachment device according to claim 3, wherein a groove extending in the first direction and guiding the convex portion into the concave portion is formed in the attachment surface.

5. The attachment device according to claim 4, wherein the groove is configured such that a width in the second direction decreases from an upstream side to a downstream side in an attachment direction of the component.

6. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a first restricting portion that restricts the movement of the component in the other direction in the second direction in a state where the engaged portion is engaged with the first engaging portion.

7. The mounting device according to claim 6, wherein the first restricting portion includes at least one of a biasing member and an elastic member.

8. The mounting device according to claim 7, wherein the biasing member includes at least one of a coil spring and a leaf spring.

9. The mounting device according to claim 6, wherein the first restricting portion is integrally formed with the first engaging portion.

10. The mounting device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the first restricting portion includes a fastener configured to be detachable from the engaged portion.

11. The mounting device according to claim 10, wherein the fastener includes a magnet.

12. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a second restricting portion that restricts the movement of the component in the mounting direction of the component in the first direction in the mounted state.

13. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising at least one first terminal configured to be electrically connectable to at least one electrical terminal of the component.

14. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, comprising a first wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with the component.

15. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a second mounting portion configured to be attachable to the other of the component and the vehicle body.

16. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the first mounting portion is integrally formed with a part of the vehicle body.

17. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the component includes at least one of a display device, a switch, a wireless communication device, a lamp, and a bottle case.

18. A mounting system for a human-powered vehicle, the mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, and the engaged portion provided on the one of the component and the vehicle body, comprising a mounting system.

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