Brake control device for human-powered vehicles

Abstract

To provide a brake control device for human-powered vehicle which suitably attached to a human-powered vehicle.SOLUTION: A brake control device for human-powered vehicle comprises: a brake control part; a body on which the brake control part is provided; and a connection member which can attach the body to a vehicle body of a human-powered vehicle. The vehicle body comprises: a head tube of a frame of the human-powered vehicle; an axle provided on a wheel of the human-powered vehicle; and a fork which connects the head tube and the axle. The connection member can be attached to the fork, and can be attached to a part of the fork on the axle side with respect to the head tube and on the head tube side with respect to the wheel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a human-powered vehicle equipped with a brake control device, which is disposed on the down tube. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] German Patent Application Publication No. 102019118949 Summary of the Invention [Problem 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 attached to the human-powered vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A brake control device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, and comprises a brake control unit, a main body in which the brake control unit is provided, and a connecting member configured to enable the main body to be attached to the body of the human-powered vehicle, the body comprising a head tube of a frame of the human-powered vehicle, an axle provided on a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and a fork connecting the head tube and the axle, the connecting member being configured to be attachable to the fork and to a portion of the fork closer to the axle than the head tube and closer to the head tube than the wheel. According to the brake control device of the first aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be suitably attached via the connecting member to a portion of the fork closer to the axle than the head tube and closer to the head tube than the wheel.

[0006] In the brake control device of a second aspect according to the first aspect, the fork extends in the direction of extension of the fork and has a side wall portion on the handlebar side of the human-powered vehicle, and the connecting member is configured to be attachable to the side wall portion. According to the brake control device of the second aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the side wall portion of the fork by the connecting member.

[0007] In a brake control device of a third aspect according to the second aspect, the connecting member has a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first portion being configured to be attachable to the main body, and the second portion being configured to be attachable to the fork. According to the brake control device of the third aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be suitably supported by the first portion of the connecting member. Furthermore, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the fork via the second portion of the connecting member. Furthermore, because the second portion of the connecting member extends in a second direction different from the first direction, the main body of the brake control device can be positioned in a position that is not on an extension of the first portion in the first direction.

[0008] In the brake control device of a fourth aspect according to the third aspect, at least a part of the first portion is attached to the fork so as to face the head tube. According to the brake control device of the fourth aspect, the connecting member can be attached to the fork so that at least a part of the first portion provided in the connecting member faces the head tube.

[0009] In the brake control device of a fifth aspect according to the third aspect, at least a part of the first portion is attached to the fork so as to face a portion of the fork closer to the axle than the head tube. According to the brake control device of the fifth aspect, the connecting member can be attached so that at least a part of the first portion faces a portion of the fork that is closer to the axle than the head tube.

[0010] In the brake control device of a sixth aspect according to the second aspect, the fork includes a column portion, and the connecting member is configured to be attachable to a portion of the column portion closer to the axle than the head tube. According to the brake control device of the sixth aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the part of the column portion closer to the axle than the head tube by the connecting member.

[0011] In the brake control device of a seventh aspect according to the sixth aspect, at least a portion of the main body is configured to be able to be disposed closer to the axle than the column portion. According to the brake control device of the seventh aspect, at least a portion of the main body of the brake control device can be disposed closer to the axle than the column portion.

[0012] A brake control device according to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure is a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a brake control unit; and a main body in which the brake control unit is provided; the main body is configured to be attachable to a body of the human-powered vehicle; the body comprises a head tube of a frame of the human-powered vehicle, an axle provided on a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and a fork connecting the head tube and the axle; the main body is configured to be attachable to the fork; the fork comprises a pair of leg portions and a connecting member connecting the pair of leg portions to each other; and the main body is configured to be attachable to the connecting member of the fork. According to the brake control device of the eighth aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be suitably attached to the connecting member of the fork.

[0013] In the brake control device of a ninth aspect according to the eighth aspect, the main body is configured to be attachable to an outer surface portion of the connecting member on the head tube side. According to the brake control device of the ninth aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the outer surface portion on the head tube side of the connecting member that connects the pair of leg portions provided on the fork to each other.

[0014] In a brake control device of a tenth aspect that follows the eighth or ninth aspect, the connecting member has a first end connected to one of the pair of leg portions, a second end connected to the other of the pair of leg portions, and an intermediate portion that connects the first end and the second end, and at least a portion of the main body is configured to be positionable at the first end or the second end. According to the brake control device of the tenth aspect, at least a portion of the main body of the brake control device can be disposed at the first end or the second end of the connecting member.

[0015] In a brake control device of an 11th side that follows the 8th side or the 9th side, the connecting member has a first end connected to one of the pair of leg portions, a second end connected to the other of the pair of leg portions, and an intermediate portion that connects the first end and the second end, and at least a portion of the main body is configured to be positionable in the intermediate portion. According to the brake control device of the eleventh aspect, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be disposed in the middle part of the connecting member.

[0016] The brake control device of a twelfth aspect according to the eleventh aspect further includes a restricting portion provided on the main body, engaging with the connecting member, and restricting movement of the main body relative to the fork. According to the brake control device of the twelfth aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be stably attached to the fork by the restricting portion.

[0017] In a brake control device having a thirteenth side following any one of the eighth to twelfth sides, the connecting member has a crown portion that connects the head tube side ends of each of the pair of leg portions to each other, and the main body is configured to be attachable to the crown portion. According to the brake control device of the thirteenth aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the crown portion.

[0018] In a brake control device having a 14th side that follows any one of the 8th to 11th sides, the connecting member has a brace portion that connects the portions of the pair of leg portions that are closer to the axle than the head tube side ends, and the main body is configured to be attachable to the brace portion. According to the brake control device of the fourteenth aspect, the main body of the brake control device can be attached to the brace portion.

[0019] In the brake control device of a 15th side that follows any one of the 1st to 14th sides, when the main body is attached to the vehicle body, at least a portion of the main body is positioned so as to overlap the wheel when viewed from the side of the human-powered vehicle. According to the brake control device of the fifteenth aspect, at least a part of the main body of the brake control device can be arranged to overlap with the wheel when viewed from the side of the human-powered vehicle.

[0020] The brake control device of the sixteenth side following any one of the first to fifteenth sides further includes a protrusion provided on the main body that suppresses scattering of foreign matter toward the head tube side of the main body. According to the brake control device of the sixteenth aspect, the protrusion can prevent foreign matter from flying towards the user of the human-powered vehicle and components of the human-powered vehicle.

[0021] In the brake control device of a 17th side following any one of the 1st to 16th sides, a first connecting member is further provided that connects the main body and the brake operating device, and at least a portion of the first connecting member is positioned inside the fork. According to the brake control device of the seventeenth aspect, at least a portion of the first connecting member can be disposed inside the fork, thereby preventing deterioration of the appearance.

[0022] The brake control device of an eighteenth aspect according to any one of the first to seventeenth aspects further includes a display unit provided on the main body. According to the brake control device of the eighteenth aspect, information can be displayed on a display unit provided on the main body of the brake control device.

[0023] In the brake control device of a nineteenth aspect according to the eighteenth aspect, the display unit is configured to be able to display a control state of the brake control device to a user of the human-powered vehicle. According to the brake control device of the nineteenth aspect, the control state of the brake control device can be displayed on a display unit provided on the main body of the brake control device.

[0024] In the brake control device of the twentieth aspect according to the nineteenth aspect, the display unit includes a light-emitting diode. According to the brake control device of the twentieth aspect, the display unit includes a light-emitting diode, so that information can be communicated to the user of the human-powered vehicle by light.

[0025] In a brake control device of a 21st aspect according to any one of the first to 20th aspects, the brake control unit includes a fluid chamber provided in the main body and a valve provided in the fluid chamber. According to the brake control device of the twenty-first aspect, the brake device can be suitably controlled by the fluid chamber and the valve of the brake control section.

[0026] In the brake control device of a twenty-second aspect according to the twenty-first aspect, the brake control section further includes an electric actuator that operates the valve. According to the brake control device of the twenty-second aspect, the brake device can be suitably controlled by the electric actuator that operates the valve. [Effects of the Invention]

[0027] The brake control device for a human-powered vehicle of the present disclosure can be suitably installed in a human-powered vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a human-powered vehicle including a brake control device for a human-powered vehicle according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the brake control device of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a brake control system including the brake control device of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 1 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a brake control device and a part of a fork according to a first example of a first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a brake control device and a part of a fork according to a second example of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a brake control device and a fork according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a brake control device and a fork according to a third embodiment. [Figure 8] 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of the fork in FIG. 8 where the brake control device is attached. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a brake control device and a fork according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a front view showing a brake control device and a fork according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a front view showing a brake control device and a fork according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a part of a human-powered vehicle including a brake control device according to a first modified example. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a brake control device and a fork according to a second modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] First Embodiment A brake control device 50 for a human-powered vehicle and a fork 90 for a human-powered vehicle according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 shows a human-powered vehicle 10 to which the brake control device 50 and the fork 90 are related. The human-powered vehicle 10 has at least one wheel 14 and is a vehicle that can be propelled at least by human-powered driving force. Examples of the human-powered vehicle 10 include various types of bicycles, such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, hand bikes, and recumbent bikes. The number of wheels possessed by the human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited. Examples of the human-powered vehicle 10 include unicycles and vehicles with three or more wheels. The human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited to vehicles that can be propelled solely by human-powered driving force. The human-powered vehicle 10 also includes e-bikes that use not only human-powered driving force but also the driving force of an electric motor for propulsion. E-bikes include electrically assisted bicycles whose propulsion is assisted by an electric motor. In the following embodiments, the human-powered vehicle 10 will be described as a bicycle.

[0030] As used herein, the following directional terms, such as "front," "rear," "forward," "backward," "left," "right," "sideways," "upward," and "downward," as well as any other similar directional terms, refer to directions determined relative to a user (i.e., rider) facing the handlebars at a user reference position on the human-powered vehicle 10 (e.g., on a saddle or seat).

[0031] The human-powered vehicle 10 includes a body 12 and wheels 14. The body 12 includes a frame 16. The frame 16 includes a head tube 16A. A handlebar 22 is connected to the head tube 16A via a stem 24. The wheels 14 include a front wheel 18 and a rear wheel 20.

[0032] The body 12 includes a head tube 16A of the frame 16 of the human-powered vehicle 10 and an axle 26 provided on the wheels 14 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The body 12 includes a fork 90 connecting the head tube 16A and the axle 26.

[0033] The fork 90 includes a front fork. The fork 90 includes, for example, a suspension device. The fork 90 does not necessarily include a suspension device. The fork 90 includes a column portion 92. The fork 90 includes a pair of leg portions 94 and a connecting member 96 that connects the pair of leg portions 94 to each other.

[0034] The fork 90 extends in the direction in which the fork 90 extends and has a side wall portion 98 on the handlebar 22 side of the human-powered vehicle 10. The side wall portion 98 is located at the front of the fork 90 when the fork 90 is attached to the frame 16.

[0035] Preferably, the connecting member 96 includes a crown portion 96D that connects together end portions 94Z of the pair of leg portions 94 that are closer to the head tube 16A. Preferably, the connecting member 96 includes a brace portion 96E that connects together portions of the pair of leg portions 94 that are closer to the axle 26 than end portions 94Z of the pair of leg portions 94 that are closer to the head tube 16A.

[0036] A fork 90 is attached to the head tube 16A. A front wheel 18 is attached to the fork 90. ​​An axle 26F of the front wheel 18 is connected to an end 90X of the fork 90. ​​A rear wheel 20 is supported by the frame 16. An axle 26R of the rear wheel 20 is connected to the rear end of the frame 16.

[0037] The human-powered vehicle 10 further includes a crank 28 to which human-powered driving force is input. The crank 28 includes a crankshaft 28A that is rotatable relative to the frame 16 and a pair of crank arms 28B that are respectively provided at axial ends of the crankshaft 28A. A pair of pedals 30 are respectively connected to each crank arm 28B. The rear wheel 20 is driven by 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 rotor 34 that is connected to the crankshaft 28A. The crankshaft 28A may be connected to the first rotor 34 so as to rotate integrally with it, or may be connected via a first one-way clutch. The first one-way clutch is configured to rotate the first rotor 34 forward when the crank 28 rotates forward, and to allow relative rotation between the crank 28 and the first rotor 34 when the crank 28 rotates backward. The first rotating body 34 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear.

[0038] 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. A second one-way clutch is preferably 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 this embodiment, the rear wheel 20 is connected to the crank 28 by the drive mechanism 32. However, 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.

[0039] The brake control device 50 constitutes a brake system 52 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The brake system 52 further includes a brake operating device 54 and a brake actuating device 56.

[0040] The brake operating device 54 is provided to be able to operate the brake actuator 56. The brake operating device 54 is provided on the handlebar 22, for example.

[0041] The brake actuator 56 is configured to be able to brake the wheels 14 in response to an operation signal corresponding to the amount of operation of the brake operating device 54. The brake actuator 56 may be a disc brake, a rim brake, or a roller brake.

[0042] 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 operated by a fluid. The fluid is, for example, hydraulic oil. The brake actuator 56 is disposed near the axle 26F. The brake actuator 56 in this embodiment brakes the front wheel 18. The brake actuator 56 is attached to a fork 90. ​​The brake actuator 56 is attached to a pair of legs 94 of the fork 90. ​​The brake actuator 56 is attached to one of the pair of legs 94 in a position facing the front wheel 18.

[0043] 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 a brake system 52 operated by a fluid, the brake actuator 56 may be configured to control the hydraulic pressure of the brake actuator 56 by an electric actuator. In the case of a brake system 52 in which the hydraulic pressure of the brake actuator 56 is controlled by an electric actuator, for example, the brake control device 50 and the electric actuator are configured separately. The brake system 52 may be configured such that a friction member that can come into contact with the wheel 14 is operated by an electric actuator, or such that a cable connected to the friction member is moved by an electric actuator.

[0044] 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.

[0045] Preferably, the brake control device 50 further includes a first connecting member 58 that connects the main body 50B and the brake operating device 54. The first connecting member 58 is, for example, a brake hose. At least a portion of the first connecting member 58 is disposed outside the fork 90. ​​However, at least a portion of the first connecting member 58 may be disposed inside the fork 90.

[0046] The brake control device 50 further includes a second connecting member 62 that connects the main body 50B and the brake actuator 56. The second connecting member 62 is, for example, a brake hose. At least a portion of the second connecting member 62 is disposed outside the fork 90. ​​At least a portion of the second connecting member 62 may be disposed inside the fork 90.

[0047] The brake control device 50 further includes a first connecting portion 60 that is connectable to the brake operating device 54 via a first connecting member 58, and a second connecting portion 64 that is connectable to the brake actuator 56 via a second connecting member 62.

[0048] The brake control unit 50A includes a fluid chamber 70 provided in the main body 50B and a valve 70A provided in the fluid chamber 70. The fluid chamber 70 connects the first connecting portion 60 and the second connecting portion 64 inside the housing 50C. The brake control unit 50A further includes an electric actuator 70B that operates the valve 70A. The electric actuator 70B is, for example, an electric motor. The electric actuator 70B drives the valve 70A. At least a portion of the fluid chamber 70, the valve 70A, and the electric actuator 70B are disposed inside the housing 50C of the main body 50B of the brake control device 50.

[0049] According to this embodiment, when the main body 50B is attached to the fork 90, the main body 50B has a first end 66 on the handlebar 22 side and a second end 68 opposite the first end 66. The first connecting portion 60 is provided at the first end 66, and the second connecting portion 64 is provided at the second end 68.

[0050] According to the present embodiment, at least a portion of the first connecting portion 60 is provided so as to be exposed from the housing 50C. The first connecting portion 60 and the housing 50C may be provided separately, and the first connecting portion 60 may be attached to the housing 50C. The first connecting portion 60 and the housing 50C may also be provided integrally.

[0051] According to the present embodiment, at least a portion of the second connecting portion 64 is provided so as to be exposed from the housing 50C. The second connecting portion 64 and the housing 50C may be provided separately, and the second connecting portion 64 may be attached to the housing 50C. The second connecting portion 64 and the housing 50C may also be provided integrally.

[0052] According to this embodiment, the brake control unit 50A further includes a control device 50D. The control device 50D includes an arithmetic processing device that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing device includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The arithmetic processing devices may be provided in multiple locations that are separate from one another. The control device 50D may include one or multiple microcomputers. The control device 50D is configured to control the electric actuator 70B. The control device 50D drives the valve 70A in response to, for example, the operation of the brake operating device 54. The brake control unit 50A drives the valve 70A in response to, for example, the vehicle speed V of the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0053] The brake control device 50 has an ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) function. The brake system 52 activates the ABS by moving fluid through the brake operating device 54, the 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 operating device 54 is equal to or greater than a predetermined operation amount, or 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. When the ABS activates, the valve 70A is moved by the electric actuator 70B to close the flow path inside the fluid chamber 70. In this case, the movement of the valve 70A increases the volume of the fluid flow path on the brake actuator 56 side of the valve 70A, reducing the fluid pressure inside the brake actuator 56 and preventing the wheels 14 from locking.

[0054] The main body 50B is configured so that it can be attached to the body 12 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The main body 50B is configured so that it can be attached to the fork 90. ​​The brake control device 50 includes a connecting member 72 configured so that it can attach the main body 50B to the body 12 of the human-powered vehicle 10. The connecting member 72 is configured so that it can be attached to the fork 90, and is configured so that it can be attached to a portion of the fork 90 that is closer to the axle 26 than the head tube 16A and closer to the head tube 16A than the wheel 14.

[0055] Preferably, the connecting member 72 is configured so as to be attachable to the side wall portion 98. Preferably, the connecting member 72 is configured so as to be attachable to a portion of the column portion 92 that is closer to the axle 26 than the head tube 16A.

[0056] Preferably, the connecting member 72 includes a first portion 72A extending in a first direction A1 and a second portion 72B extending in a second direction A2 different from the first direction A1. The first portion 72A is configured to be attachable to the main body 50B. The second portion 72B is configured to be attachable to the fork 90. ​​The first direction A1 and the second direction A2 are substantially perpendicular to each other. For example, the second direction A2 extends from the fork 90 toward the front of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, the first direction A1 extends toward the top of the human-powered vehicle 10. Preferably, the first portion 72A and the second portion 72B are formed integrally. The first portion 72A and the second portion 72B are formed by bending a single metal material.

[0057] Preferably, the brake control device 50 further includes a display unit 78 provided on the main body 50B. The display unit 78 is configured to be able to display the control status of the brake control device 50 to the user of the human-powered vehicle 10. The display unit 78 includes a light-emitting diode 78A. The display unit 78 is configured to be able to display, for example, an abnormality in the brake control device 50 to the user of the human-powered vehicle 10. An abnormality in the brake control device 50 includes, for example, a case where the voltage of the battery supplied to the electric actuator 70B is equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage. For example, the display unit 78 is configured to be able to display the status of the power supplied to the brake control device 50 to the user of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, when the ABS is activated, the control device 50D notifies the user of the ABS activation status by causing the display unit 78 to emit light.

[0058] A brake control device 50 and a fork 90 according to a first example will be described with reference to FIG. The column portion 92 includes a central portion 92A rotatably supported on the head tube 16A, an upper protruding portion 92B, and a lower protruding portion 92C. The upper protruding portion 92B is closer to the stem 24 than the central portion 92A and protrudes from inside the head tube 16A. The lower protruding portion 92C is closer to the wheel 14 than the central portion 92A and protrudes from the head tube 16A. The central portion 92A is rotatably supported on the head tube 16A via a bearing 100. The stem 24 is held by the upper protruding portion 92B.

[0059] At the upper end of the upper protrusion 92B, a pressurizing member 102 and a pushing member 104 are arranged in this order from the top end. A first pressing member 106A is arranged between the stem 24 and the head tube 16A. The first pressing member 106A does not have to be provided. At the lower end of the lower protrusion 92C, a second pressing member 106B and a spacer member 108 are arranged in this order from closest to the stem 24. The spacer member 108 is used to adjust the height of the handlebar 22, and multiple spacer members 108 may be provided, or none may be provided.

[0060] The column portion 92 has a connecting portion 92D. The connecting portion 92D is fixed to the inside of the end of the column portion 92 on the stem 24 side by press-fitting or the like. When a pressure screw 110 that connects the pressurizing member 102 and the connecting portion 92D is tightened, the first pressing member 106A of the upper protruding portion 92B is pressed against the inner ring of the bearing 100, and the bearing 100 is pressurized. The pressurizing member 102 is screwed to the tip of the upper protruding portion 92B of the column portion 92 by the pressure screw 110, thereby pressurizing the bearing 100.

[0061] Preferably, the first portion 72A has a hole at its end 72X opposite the second portion 72B through which the fixing member 114 passes. The housing 50C has an internal thread portion to which the fixing member 114 is attached. At least a portion of the main body 50B is fixed to at least a portion of the first portion 72A by tightening the fixing member 114. The fixing member 114 is, for example, a bolt.

[0062] A through hole 112 is provided in the second portion 72B. When the column portion 92 is inserted into the head tube 16A, the second portion 72B is disposed between the second pressing member 106B and the spacer member 108. An internal thread portion to which a fixing member 116 is attached is provided at an end 72Y of the second portion 72B opposite the first portion 72A. The fixing member 116 is, for example, a bolt. With the preload screw 110 tightened, the fixing member 116 that traverses the through hole 112 is tightened, thereby fixing the second portion 72B.

[0063] The connecting member 72 in FIG. 4 is attached to the fork 90 so that at least a part of the first portion 72A faces the head tube 16A.

[0064] 5, the connecting member 72 may be attached to the fork 90 so that at least a part of the first portion 72A of the connecting member 72 faces a portion of the fork 90 that is closer to the axle 26 than the head tube 16A. In the case of FIG. 5, at least a part of the main body 50B is preferably configured to be able to be positioned closer to the axle 26 than the column portion 92.

[0065] Second Embodiment A brake control device 50 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. The brake control device 50 of the second embodiment includes components common to the brake control device 50 of the first embodiment, and therefore the components common to the first embodiment are assigned the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0066] The connecting member 96 has a first end 96A connected to one of the pair of leg portions 94, a second end 96B connected to the other of the pair of leg portions 94, and an intermediate portion 96C connecting the first end 96A and the second end 96B.

[0067] The main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the connecting member 96 of the fork 90. ​​At least a portion of the main body 50B is configured to be positionable at the first end 96A or the second end 96B. At least a portion of the main body 50B is configured to be positionable at the middle portion 96C.

[0068] The main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the crown portion 96D. The main body 50B is attached to, for example, a wall portion of the crown portion 96D on the front side of the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 6 , in this embodiment, the main body 50B is disposed in the intermediate portion 96C of the crown portion 96D. The main body 50B is attached to the intermediate portion 96C by a first attachment member 120. The first attachment member 120 is an adapter. The first attachment member 120 is attached to the intermediate portion 96C by, for example, bolts, welding, or press-fitting. For example, the first attachment member 120 has a gripping portion 120A that grips the main body 50B. The main body 50B is gripped by the gripping portion 120A and attached to the intermediate portion 96C. The main body 50B may also be attached directly to the crown portion 96D via bolts or the like.

[0070] Preferably, when the main body 50B is attached to the vehicle body 12, at least a portion of the main body 50B is positioned so as to overlap the wheel 14 when viewed from the side of the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0071] Third Embodiment A brake control device 50 of a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. The brake control device 50 of the third embodiment includes configurations common to the brake control devices 50 of the first and second embodiments, and therefore the same reference numerals as in the first and second embodiments are used for the configurations common to the first and second embodiments, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0072] In this embodiment, the main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the connecting member 96 of the fork 90. ​​At least a portion of the main body 50B is disposed inside the connecting member 96. Preferably, at least a portion of the main body 50B is disposed inside the column portion 92 of the fork 90. ​​As shown in FIG. 8 , at least a portion of the main body 50B is attached to the inside of the connecting member 96 via the column portion 92 by a second mounting member 122. At least a portion of the main body 50B may be disposed inside the connecting member 96.

[0073] Preferably, a hole 92E is provided in the column portion 92. The hole 92E is provided in a lower portion of the column portion 92. The hole 92E is in communication with the internal space of the crown portion 96D. A portion of the main body 50B may be exposed to the internal space of the crown portion 96D through the hole 92E. Preferably, a hole 96H is provided in the crown portion 96D. The hole 96H is provided in a lower portion of the intermediate portion 96C of the crown portion 96D. A portion of the main body 50B may be exposed to the outside of the crown portion 96D through the hole 96H. The second connecting member 62 connected to the second coupling portion 64 is led from the inside to the outside of the fork 90 through the hole 96H and is connected to the brake actuator 56.

[0074] Preferably, at least a portion of the first connecting member 58 is disposed inside the fork 90. ​​Preferably, the first coupling portion 60 is disposed in the internal space of the column portion 92. The first connecting member 58 is connected to the main body 50B at the first coupling portion 60, and passes through the interior of the column portion 92 to connect to the brake operating device 54 (see FIG. 3 ). Preferably, the column portion 92 is provided with a hole (not shown) in which the first connecting member 58 is disposed. The hole in which the first connecting member 58 is disposed may be provided in the handlebar 22. If the hole in which the first connecting member 58 is disposed is provided in the handlebar 22, the column portion 92 and the handlebar 22 are provided with a passage through which the first connecting member 58 can pass inside the column portion 92 and the handlebar 22.

[0075] The second mounting member 122 includes a first mounting portion 124, a second mounting portion 126, a shoe 134, a rotating member 136, and a ring spring 138. The rotating member 136 includes an exposed portion 136A. The rotating member 136 is provided on the outer periphery of the first mounting portion 124 so as to be coaxial with the first mounting portion 124 and rotatable relative to the first mounting portion 124. A through hole 122A extending in the extension direction of the column portion 92 is formed in the second mounting member 122. The second connecting member 62 passes through the through hole 122A and passes through holes 92E and 96H.

[0076] The second mounting member 122 sandwiches the shoe 134 between the second mounting portion 126 and the rotating member 136 in the axial direction of the column portion 92. By bringing the second mounting portion 126 and the rotating member 136 closer to each other in the axial direction of the column portion 92, the shoe 134 moves radially of the column portion 92. Because the shoe 134 is pressed against the inner wall of the column portion 92, the second mounting member 122 is mounted inside the column portion 92. Inside the column portion 92, the main body 50B of the brake control device 50 is positioned higher than the second mounting member 122. Therefore, by mounting the second mounting member 122 inside the column portion 92, downward movement of the brake control device 50 is restricted. The second mounting member 122 is configured so that the brake control device 50 can be mounted inside the connecting member 96 via the column portion 92 by mounting the second mounting member 122 to the inner wall of the column portion 92.

[0077] The shoe 134 is a member that secures the second mounting member 122 to the column portion 92. The shoe 134 is made of, for example, resin or rubber. The shoe 134 is provided between the inner surface of the column portion 92 and the first mounting portion 124. The shoe 134 includes a first end 134A on the handlebar 22 side and a second end 134B opposite the first end 134A.

[0078] The second mounting member 122 has a transmission structure 140 that can transmit the rotation of the rotating member 136 to the second mounting portion 126. The transmission structure 140 includes a transmitted portion 126C and a transmitting portion 136C. The transmitted portion 126C is provided on the second mounting portion 126. The transmitting portion 136C is provided on the rotating member 136.

[0079] The first attachment portion 124 has a cylindrical portion 124 A. The first attachment portion 124 includes a male thread portion 124 B. The male thread portion 124 B is provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 124 A on the handlebar 22 side.

[0080] The second mounting portion 126 includes a compression portion 126A, a female thread portion 126B, and a transmitted portion 126C. The compression portion 126A includes a first pressing surface 126AX that is inclined with respect to the central axis of the column portion 92. In this embodiment, the first pressing surface 126AX is inclined radially outward with respect to the central axis of the second mounting portion 126 as it moves away from the female thread portion 126B in the axial direction with respect to the central axis of the second mounting portion 126. The shape of the compression portion 126A is a hollow truncated cone. The first pressing surface 126AX does not have to be inclined. In this case, the shape of the compression portion 126A is cylindrical. The first pressing surface 126AX may be a surface that contacts the first end portion 134A of the shoe 134.

[0081] The female thread portion 126B protrudes from the compression portion 126A inward in the axial direction relative to the central axis of the second attachment portion 126. The female thread portion 126B is configured to be connectable to the male thread portion 124B. For example, the female thread portion 126B has a cylindrical shape. For example, the female thread portion 126B is formed integrally with the compression portion 126A. The female thread portion 126B may be formed as a separate member from the compression portion 126A and connected to the compression portion 126A by a connecting means. The connecting means may be, for example, welding.

[0082] The force-receiving portion 126C is provided on the outer periphery of the female thread portion 126B and extends in a direction along the central axis of the second attachment portion 126. The force-receiving portion 126C protrudes from the first pressing surface 126AX in the axial direction relative to the compression portion 126A. The force-receiving portion 126C includes a pair of first restriction surfaces.

[0083] The rotating member 136 includes an exposed portion 136A, a compression portion 136B, and a transmission portion 136C. For example, the exposed portion 136A and the transmission portion 136C are cylindrical in shape. The exposed portion 136A, the compression portion 136B, and the transmission portion 136C share the same central axis. The compression portion 136B is provided at one end of the rotating member 136 with respect to the central axis. The transmission portion 136C is provided at the other end of the rotating member 136 with respect to the central axis.

[0084] The compression portion 136B includes a second pressing surface 136BX. The second pressing surface 136BX is provided between the exposed portion 136A and the transmission portion 136C. The second pressing surface 136BX is a surface that contacts the second end portion 134B of the shoe 134. The second pressing surface 136BX is inclined with respect to the central axis of the column portion 92. The second pressing surface 136BX is inclined radially outward with respect to the central axis of the rotating member 136 as it moves toward the exposed portion 136A in the axial direction with respect to the central axis of the rotating member 136.

[0085] When the second mounting member 122 is attached to the column portion 92, the exposed portion 136A is accessible with a tool from outside the column portion 92. For example, when the second mounting member 122 is attached to the column portion 92, the exposed portion 136A protrudes from the holes 92E and 96H to the outside of the column portion 92. The exposed portion 136A can be contacted with a tool that rotates the rotating member 136. The tool is, for example, a wrench.

[0086] The transmitting portion 136C protrudes from the second pressing surface 136BX in the axial direction relative to the rotating member 136. The transmitting portion 136C includes a slit, into which the transmitted portion 126C is inserted. The slit includes a pair of second restricting surfaces. The pair of second restricting surfaces face each other across the slit. The second restricting surfaces extend in a direction along the central axis of the rotating member 136. When the transmitted portion 126C of the second mounting portion 126 is inserted into the slit, the second restricting surface faces the first restricting surface of the transmitted portion 126C in the rotational direction of the rotating member 136.

[0087] The brake control device 50 is attached to the connecting member 96 via the column portion 92 by the second attachment member 122, for example, as follows. First, the second mounting portion 126 of the second mounting member 122 is attached to the second connecting portion 64. Next, the rotating member 136 is rotated in a first rotation direction using a tool. In this case, the first mounting portion 124 does not rotate integrally with the rotating member 136. The first rotation direction is a direction in which the second mounting portion 126 rotates relative to the first mounting portion 124 so that the first pressing surface 126AX of the compression portion 126A approaches the second pressing surface 136BX of the rotating member 136. By rotating the rotating member 136 in the first rotation direction, the rotation of the rotating member 136 is transmitted to the second mounting portion 126 via the transmission structure 140. The second mounting portion 126 rotates relative to the first mounting portion 124 in an axial direction parallel to the central axis of rotation of the second mounting portion 126 and moves closer to the rotating member 136.

[0088] As the second mounting portion 126 moves closer to the rotating member 136, the first pressing surface 126AX is pressed against the shoe 134. The shoe 134, sandwiched between the first pressing surface 126AX and the second pressing surface 136BX, moves radially outward of the column portion 92 along the first pressing surface 126AX and the second pressing surface 136BX. As the shoe 134 moves radially outward of the column portion 92, the shoe 134 is pressed against the column portion 92. As the distance that the second mounting portion 126 moves relative to the first mounting portion 124 increases, the distance between the first pressing surface 126AX and the second pressing surface 136BX in the axial direction parallel to the rotational axis of the second mounting portion 126 decreases. Therefore, the force pressing the shoe 134 against the column portion 92 increases. The brake control device 50 may be attached to the column portion 92 so that the shoe 134 is pressed against the column portion 92 by rotating the first attachment portion 124 relative to the rotating member 136 .

[0089] <Fourth embodiment> A brake control device 50 of a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 9. The brake control device 50 of the fourth embodiment includes configurations common to the brake control devices 50 of the first and second embodiments, and therefore the same reference numerals as in the first and second embodiments are used for the configurations common to the first and second embodiments, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 9 , in this embodiment, the main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the outer surface portion 118 of the connecting member 96 on the head tube 16A side. The main body 50B is disposed at the first end 96A or the second end 96B of the crown portion 96D. The main body 50B is attached to the first end 96A or the second end 96B by a third attachment member 128. The third attachment member 128 is attached to the first end 96A or the second end 96B by, for example, bolts, welding, press fitting, or the like. The main body 50B is attached to the third attachment member 128 by bolts, welding, or the like. The third attachment member 128 may be an adapter that detachably holds the main body 50B.

[0091] Fifth Embodiment A brake control device 50 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. The brake control device 50 of the fifth embodiment includes configurations common to the brake control devices 50 of the first and second embodiments, and therefore the same reference numerals as in the first and second embodiments are used for the configurations common to the first and second embodiments, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0092] 10, in this embodiment, the main body 50B is configured to be attachable to the brace portion 96E. The main body 50B is configured to be attachable to an outer surface portion 118 of the connecting member 96 on the head tube 16A side. Preferably, the main body 50B is disposed on the outer surface portion 118 of the central portion 96EC of the brace portion 96E.

[0093] The main body 50B is attached to the brace portion 96E by a fourth mounting member 130. The fourth mounting member 130 is attached to the brace portion 96E by, for example, bolts, welding, or press-fitting. The main body 50B is attached to the fourth mounting member 130 by bolts, welding, or the like. The fourth mounting member 130 may be an adapter that detachably holds the main body 50B. In this embodiment, the main body 50B is positioned on the outer surface portion 118 so that the second end 68 is on the side where the brake actuator 56 of the fork 90 is positioned.

[0094] In the lateral direction of the human-powered vehicle 10, the second connecting part 64 is provided at a second end 68 of the main body 50B on the side closer to the brake actuator 56. In the lateral direction of the human-powered vehicle 10, the first connecting part 60 is provided at a first end 66 of the main body 50B on the opposite side from the side on which the second connecting part 64 is provided.

[0095] In the lateral direction of the human-powered vehicle 10, the second connecting part 64 may be provided at an end of the main body 50B farther from the brake actuator 56, and the first connecting part 60 may be provided at an end of the main body 50B opposite to the side on which the second connecting part 64 is provided. In the lateral direction of the human-powered vehicle 10, the first connecting part 60 and the second connecting part 64 may be provided at ends on the same side of the main body 50B. The first connecting part 60 and the second connecting part 64 may be provided at parts of the main body 50B other than the ends in the lateral direction of the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0096] Sixth Embodiment A brake control device 50 of a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 11. The brake control device 50 of the sixth embodiment includes configurations common to the brake control devices 50 of the first, second, and fourth embodiments, and therefore the configurations common to the first, second, and fourth embodiments are assigned the same reference numerals as the first, second, and fourth embodiments, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0097] The brake control device 50 of this embodiment further includes a restricting portion 74 that is provided on the main body 50B, engages with the connecting member 96, and restricts movement of the main body 50B relative to the fork 90.

[0098] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the main body 50B is disposed at the first end 96A or the second end 96B of the crown portion 96D. At least a portion of the main body 50B is disposed inside the first end 96A or the second end 96B from the handlebar 22 side.

[0099] The restricting portion 74 restricts movement of the main body 50B toward the axle 26. For example, the restricting portion 74 is a flange portion that protrudes outward from the main body 50B. The restricting portion 74 may be formed integrally with the main body 50B, and is attached to the first end 96A or the second end 96B by bolts, welding, press fitting, or the like.

[0100] A hole 96J into which at least a portion of the main body 50B is inserted is provided in a wall portion of the first end 96A or the second end 96B on the head tube 16A side. The inner diameter of the opening of the hole 96J is larger than the outer diameter of the main body 50B and smaller than the outer diameter of the restricting portion 74. Therefore, when at least a portion of the main body 50B is inserted inside the hole 96J, the restricting portion 74 restricts movement of the main body 50B relative to the fork 90.

[0101] The restricting portion 74 has a hole through which a bolt is inserted, and the first end 96A or the second end 96B may have an internal thread portion that engages with the bolt. The main body 50B is attached to the fork 90 by inserting the bolt into the hole in the restricting portion 74 and screwing it into the internal thread portion of the first end 96A or the second end 96B.

[0102] Preferably, a hole 94A is provided in one of the pair of leg portions 94, to which the main body 50B is attached by the restricting portion 74. The hole 94A is provided near the brake actuator 56. A second connecting member 62 is disposed in the hole 94A. When the second connecting member 62 is disposed in the hole 94A, the second connecting member 62 is coupled to the second coupling portion 64 and is guided from the inside to the outside of the fork 90 via the hole 94A, and is connected to the brake actuator 56.

[0103] <Modification> The description of the embodiment is an example of possible forms of the brake control device 50 for a human-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the form. The brake control device 50 for a human-powered vehicle according to the present disclosure can take, for example, modified forms of the embodiment shown below, or forms that combine at least two mutually consistent modified forms. In the following modified forms, parts that are common to the embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals as in the embodiment, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0104] In the first embodiment, when the main body 50B is attached to the vehicle body 12, at least a portion of the main body 50B may be positioned to overlap with the wheel 14 when viewed from the side of the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, by extending the second portion 72B of the connecting member 72 shown in FIG. 5, at least a portion of the main body 50B can be made to overlap with the wheel 14 when viewed from the side of the human-powered vehicle 10.

[0105] As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 , the brake control device 50 may further include a protrusion 76 provided on the main body 50B to prevent foreign matter from scattering toward the head tube 16A side of the main body 50B. The protrusion 76 extends from the leg portion 94 toward the rear of the human-powered vehicle 10. Preferably, the protrusion 76 is curved to fit the outer shape of the wheel 14. When the main body 50B includes the protrusion 76, the main body 50B is preferably configured to be attachable to the connecting member 96 by a fifth attachment member 132. The fifth attachment member 132 is attached to one of the leg portions 94. The fifth attachment member 132 is attached to one of the pair of leg portions 94 by, for example, bolts, welding, press-fitting, or the like. The fifth attachment member 132 has a gripping portion 132A that grips the main body 50B. The main body 50B is gripped by the gripping portion 132A and attached to one of the pair of leg portions 94.

[0106] In the third embodiment, the housing 50C of the main body 50B may be attached lower than the first mounting portion 124. The housing 50C may be provided integrally with the first mounting portion 124, or may be provided separately from the first mounting portion 124 and attached to the first mounting portion 124. In this case, the main body 50B is positioned closer to the wheels 14 of the human-powered vehicle 10 than the second mounting member 122. At least a portion of the main body 50B is disposed outside the connecting member 96. In this case, the main body 50B may have a protrusion 76. The protrusion 76 is provided on a portion of the main body 50B that is disposed outside the connecting member 96. The protrusion 76 extends from the column portion 92 toward the rear of the human-powered vehicle 10. Preferably, the protrusion 76 is curved to fit the outer shape of the wheels 14.

[0107] In the third embodiment, the main body 50B may be disposed inside the through-hole 122A of the second mounting member 122. In this case, the through-hole 122A has a size that allows the main body 50B to be disposed therein.

[0108] In the third embodiment, at least a portion of the main body 50B may be directly attached to the inside of the connecting member 96. In this case, for example, the main body 50B is disposed in the internal space of the connecting member 96 so as to be aligned along the direction in which the connecting member 96 extends.

[0109] The phrase "at least one" as used herein means "one or more" of the desired options. As an example, the phrase "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" or "both of two options" when the number of options is two. As another example, the phrase "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" or "any combination of two or more options" when the number of options is three or more. [Explanation of symbols]

[0110] 10...human-powered vehicle, 12...body, 14...wheel, 16...frame, 16A...head tube, 26...axle, 50...brake control device, 50A...brake control section, 50B...main body, 58...first connecting member, 70...fluid chamber, 70A...valve, 70B...electric actuator, 72...connecting member, 72A...first part, 72B...second part, 74...regulating section, 76...protrusion, 78...display section, 78A...light-emitting diode, 90...fork, 92...column section, 94...pair of leg sections, 96...connecting member, 96A...first end, 96B...second end, 96C...middle section, 96D...crown section, 96E...brace section, 98...side wall section, 118...outer surface section, A1...first direction, A2...second direction.

Claims

1. A brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, A brake control unit; a main body in which the brake control unit is provided; a connecting member configured to attach the main body to a body of the human-powered vehicle, the vehicle body includes a head tube of a frame of the human-powered vehicle, an axle provided on a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and a fork connecting the head tube and the axle; the connecting member is configured to be attachable to the fork, and is configured to be attachable to a portion of the fork that is closer to the axle than the head tube and closer to the head tube than the wheel, The fork includes a column portion, the column portion includes a central portion and a lower protruding portion; the central portion is rotatably supported by the head tube, the lower protruding portion is a portion closer to the wheel than the central portion and protrudes from the head tube, The connecting member is configured to be attachable to the lower protrusion.

2. A second pressing member provided around the lower protrusion; a spacer member provided around the lower protrusion, closer to the wheel than the second pressing member in the direction in which the fork extends and spaced apart from the second pressing member, The brake control device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting member is configured to be attachable to a portion of the lower protrusion between the second pressing member and the spacer member.

3. The brake control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least a portion of the main body is configured to be able to be disposed closer to the axle than the column portion.

4. A brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, A brake control unit; a main body in which the brake control unit is provided; a connecting member configured to attach the main body to a body of the human-powered vehicle, the vehicle body includes a head tube of a frame of the human-powered vehicle, an axle provided on a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and a fork connecting the head tube and the axle; the connecting member is configured to be attachable to the fork, and is configured to be attachable to a portion of the fork that is closer to the axle than the head tube and closer to the head tube than the wheel, A brake control device wherein, when the main body is attached to the vehicle body, at least a portion of the main body is positioned so as to overlap with the wheel when viewed from the side of the human-powered vehicle.

5. the fork extends in an extending direction of the fork and includes a side wall portion on a handlebar side of the human-powered vehicle, The brake control device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting member is configured to be attachable to the side wall portion.

6. the connecting member includes a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction; the first portion is configured to be attachable to the body; The brake control device according to claim 5 , wherein the second portion is configured to be attachable to the fork.

7. The brake control device according to claim 6, wherein the connecting member is attached to the fork so that at least a portion of the first portion faces the head tube.

8. The brake control device according to claim 6, wherein the connecting member is attached to the fork such that at least a part of the first portion faces a portion of the fork that is closer to the axle than the head tube.

9. A brake control device for a human-powered vehicle, A brake control unit; a main body in which the brake control unit is provided, the main body is configured to be attachable to a body of the human-powered vehicle, the vehicle body includes a head tube of a frame of the human-powered vehicle, an axle provided on a wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and a fork connecting the head tube and the axle; The body is configured to be attachable to the fork, The fork includes a pair of legs and a connecting member that connects the pair of legs to each other, The main body is configured to be attachable to the connecting member of the fork.

10. The brake control device according to claim 9, wherein the main body is configured to be attachable to an outer surface portion of the connecting member on the head tube side.

11. the connecting member includes a first end portion connected to one of the pair of leg portions, a second end portion connected to the other of the pair of leg portions, and an intermediate portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, The brake control device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein at least a portion of the main body is configured to be positionable at the first end or the second end.

12. the connecting member includes a first end portion connected to one of the pair of leg portions, a second end portion connected to the other of the pair of leg portions, and an intermediate portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, The brake control device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein at least a portion of the main body is configured to be able to be disposed in the intermediate portion.

13. The brake control device according to claim 12, further comprising a restricting portion provided on the main body, engaging with the connecting member, and restricting movement of the main body relative to the fork.

14. the connecting member includes a crown portion that connects the head tube side ends of the pair of leg portions to each other, The brake control device according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the main body is configured to be attachable to the crown portion.

15. the connecting member includes a brace portion that connects the pair of leg portions to each other at portions closer to the axle than the head tube side ends of the leg portions, The brake control device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the main body is configured to be attachable to the brace portion.

16. The brake control device according to claim 1 , further comprising a protrusion provided on the main body to suppress scattering of foreign matter toward the head tube side of the main body.

17. a first connecting member that connects the main body and the brake operating device; The brake control device according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first connecting member is disposed inside the fork.

18. The brake control device according to claim 1 , further comprising a display unit provided on the main body.

19. The brake control device according to claim 18, wherein the display unit is configured to be able to display a control state of the brake control device to a user of the human-powered vehicle.

20. The brake control device according to claim 19, wherein the indicator includes a light-emitting diode.

21. The brake control device according to claim 1 , wherein the brake control unit includes a fluid chamber provided in the main body, and a valve provided in the fluid chamber.

22. 22. The brake control system of claim 21, wherein the brake control further comprises an electric actuator that operates the valve.

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