Bicycle Suspension Control via Electronic Signal Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle suspension control systems cannot easily change the combination of operating states for the front and rear suspensions as desired by the user, limiting flexibility and user control.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle suspension control apparatus that receives and stores combination information for the front and rear suspensions via an external device, allowing for coordinated control based on predefined settings, including options for both suspensions to expand and contract, or restrict movement, using a switch-operated system with notification units for user confirmation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operating device is connected to suspensions with wires and determines suspension combinations, then the control system structure is simple, but the user cannot change the combination of operating states as desired
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wire connection system with an electronic control system. The operating device communicates with the suspensions through electronic signals rather than direct mechanical wire connections, enabling flexible reconfiguration of suspension combinations through software/control logic while maintaining a relatively simple overall system structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating device is designed to control multiple suspension combinations through a single interface. By programming the control unit with multiple predefined combinations, the system achieves multi-functionality where one operating device can select from various front and rear suspension state combinations, providing adaptability without requiring separate control mechanisms for each combination.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate control mechanisms are provided for each suspension combination, then the user can change operating states as desired, but the control system structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control of front and rear suspensions into a unified control system. The single operating device interfaces with a control unit that manages both suspensions, allowing users to change suspension combinations through one operation rather than manipulating separate controls for each suspension, thereby simplifying the user operation while maintaining full adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple switches are provided for different suspension combinations, then the user can select desired combinations, but the operating device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operating device incorporates a single multi-functional switch that can select from multiple suspension combinations. Rather than providing separate switches for each combination, this universal switch interface allows the user to cycle through or select different front and rear suspension state combinations, reducing the number of physical components while maintaining full selection capability.
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AI summary
A suspension control section 95 controls the operating states of a front suspension FS and a rear suspension RS in response to operations of a first operating device OP1 and a second operating device OP2. Each of the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS has a plurality of operating states. The suspension control section 95 comprises a receiving means 96, a storage means 97, and a control means 98. The receiving means 96 serves to receive operating state combination information expressing a combination of an operating state of the front suspension FS and an operating state of the rear suspension RS. The storage means 97 stores setting information received by the receiving means 96. The control means 98 is configured to control the front suspension FS and the rear suspension RS based on combination information stored in the storage means 97 when the first operating device OP1 and the second operating device OP2 are operated.