Components for human-powered vehicles

The component for human-powered vehicles with dual communication units and a switching mechanism addresses the limitation of single-method communication, enhancing compatibility and usability with diverse electrical components.

JP7884945B2Inactive Publication Date: 2026-07-06SHIMANO INC
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
SHIMANO INC
Filing Date
2021-12-23
Publication Date
2026-07-06
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Components for human-powered vehicles are limited to a single communication method, restricting their usability and compatibility with diverse electrical components.

Method used

A component for human-powered vehicles equipped with dual communication units and a switching unit that allows switching between communication methods, controlled by a control unit to optimize connectivity based on the connected electrical component.

Benefits of technology

Enhances usability by enabling seamless communication with various electrical components using different communication protocols, improving compatibility and functionality.

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Abstract

To provide a component for human-drive vehicle capable of improving usability.SOLUTION: A component for human-drive vehicle comprises a connector, a first communication part, a second communication part, and a changeover part. The connector has at least one first electric terminal which can be electrically connected to a predetermined electric component. The first communication part is configured to communicate by a first communication system. The second communication part is configured to communicate by a second communication system different from the first communication system. The changeover part is electrically connected to the at least one first electric terminal, first communication part and second communication part. The changeover part changes a connection state of the at least one first electric terminal, first communication part and second communication part between a first state in which the first communication part can communicate via the at least one first electric terminal and a second state in which the second communication part can communicate via the at least one first electric terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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