Bicycle Control Device Automatic Suspension Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle control systems fail to effectively manage the operational states of electric suspension and adjustable seatposts to provide comfortable riding conditions based on varying riding states, such as uphill or downhill slopes, and terrain types.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle control device with an electronic controller that automatically adjusts the operational states of electric suspension and adjustable seatposts based on the riding state, including switching between locked and unlocked states, and adjusting damping and repulsion forces, to optimize comfort and efficiency during different riding conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operational state of bicycle components is manually adjusted, then the rider can directly control the components, but the rider cannot automatically adapt to varying riding states such as different terrains and slopes
Solution Approach 1:
The bicycle control device automatically detects riding state parameters (speed, acceleration, terrain) and adjusts the operational states of bicycle components without rider intervention. The system serves itself by using sensors to monitor riding conditions and the electronic controller to automatically modify component states, eliminating the need for manual adjustment while maintaining adaptability to varying riding states
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors riding state through sensors and uses this feedback to automatically adjust component operational states. The electronic controller receives real-time data about speed, acceleration, and terrain conditions, then modifies suspension, braking, and drivetrain settings accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to changing riding conditions
2Ease of operation
If the electronic controller continuously adjusts component states based on riding state, then comfort is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic controller serves multiple functions by managing the operational states of various bicycle components including suspension, braking, and drivetrain systems. Rather than having separate control systems for each component, a single multi-functional controller adjusts multiple components based on riding state, improving comfort while limiting the increase in device complexity through functional integration
Solution Approach 2:
The control system merges the adjustment functions of multiple bicycle components into a unified control approach. The electronic controller simultaneously manages suspension damping, brake activation, and drivetrain engagement based on overall riding state rather than treating each component independently, thereby improving comfort while keeping the control architecture relatively simple
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AI summary
A bicycle control device is provided that allows the rider to ride a bicycle comfortably. A bicycle electric assist unit is provided that includes the bicycle control device. The bicycle control device includes an electronic controller that controls an operational state of a bicycle component based on at least an operational state of the bicycle electric assist unit. The bicycle component includes at least one of an electric suspension and an electric adjustable seatpost.