Bicycle Operating Apparatus with Wireless Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bicycle operating systems lack a comprehensive and efficient mechanism for simultaneously controlling multiple bicycle components, such as brakes and transmissions, using a user-friendly interface that integrates mechanical and electrical operations with wireless communication.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle operating apparatus comprising an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless transmitter, and an additional operating member, which allows users to operate bicycle components like brakes and transmissions through a pivotally mounted system with wireless signal transmission for integrated control, enabling simultaneous operation of multiple components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a bicycle operating system integrates multiple control functions (brakes, transmissions, wireless communication) into a single apparatus, then the ease of operation and coordination of multiple components is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple operating functions (brake control, transmission control, wireless communication) into a single integrated operating apparatus. The housing contains an operating member that can mechanically actuate the brake system while simultaneously engaging an electrical switch and wireless transmitter, merging multiple control functions into one unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating member serves multiple functions: it can be pushed to activate the brake system, tilted to engage the electrical switch, and rotated to activate the wireless transmitter. This multi-functional design allows a single component to control multiple bicycle systems (brakes, transmissions, wireless communication) without requiring separate controls for each function.
2Productivity
If mechanical and electrical operations are integrated in a single operating member, then the coordination efficiency of multiple components is improved, but the difficulty of manufacture increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operating apparatus is divided into distinct functional segments within the housing: a mechanical connection portion for brake actuation, an electrical switch portion with contacts, and a wireless transmitter portion. This segmentation allows each function to be manufactured and assembled separately while maintaining the integrated operation of the complete system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a user-friendly interface for efficient control of bicycle components, enhancing ease of use and operational efficiency by allowing wireless transmission of signals for coordinated operation of brakes and transmissions, improving the overall cycling experience.
Implementation Method 1
a hydraulic unit configured to be operatively coupled to the operating member and configured to operate a bicycle component in response to an operation of the operating member
Implementation Method 2
a wireless transmitter electrically coupled to the electrical switch and configured to transmit a signal to an additional bicycle component in response to the input operation
Data Source
AI summary
A bicycle operating apparatus includes an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless transmitter, a base member, and an additional operating member. The electrical switch is configured to be activated by an input operation from a user. The wireless transmitter is electrically coupled to the electrical switch and is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional bicycle component in response to the input operation. The base member is configured to be attached to a bicycle body. The additional operating member is movably mounted to the operating member. The additional operating member is configured to receive the input operation. The hydraulic unit is mounted to the base member. The operating member is movably mounted on the base member. The additional operating member is movable relative to the operating member. The electrical switch is mounted to the operating member.