TW201632401A - Bicycle electrical system - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle electrical system is provided with a first electric component, a second electric component, a first wireless communication unit, a first power source, and a second wireless communication unit. The first wireless communication unit and the first power source are electrically connected to at least the first electric component. The second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component. The first electric component can communicate with the first wireless communication unit. The second electric component can communicate with the second wireless communication unit. At least the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit are attached to the bicycle without interposing the first electric component and the second electric component.

Description

Bicycle electric system

The present invention relates to an electric system for bicycles.

An electric system of a bicycle is known, for example, from Patent Document 1. In this electric system, all operating devices, control devices, electric components, and power supplies are connected by wire.

[Practical Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 5211102

For the connection of the operating device, the control device, the electric component, and the power source, and the installation to the bicycle, a more convenient electric system is required.

The object of the present invention is to provide an electric system for a bicycle, which can Increased convenience of contribution.

[1] The electric system for a bicycle according to the present invention is a first electric component, a second electric component, a first wireless communication unit, a first power supply, and a second wireless communication unit, and the first wireless communication unit and the The first power source is electrically connected to at least the first electric component, and the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the first electric component is communicable with the first wireless communication unit. The second electric component is communicable with the second wireless communication unit, and at least the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit are installed without being transmitted through the first electric component and the second electric component. In the aforementioned bicycle.

[2] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component via a first signal line, and the second wireless communication unit transmits the second signal line and the second electric unit. The components are electrically connected.

[3] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first power source is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[4] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the first power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted at different positions on the bicycle.

[5] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are The aforementioned bicycles are installed at different positions from each other.

[6] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first power source is attached to the first electric component or the second electric component.

[7] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first power source is attached to the first electric component, and the first power source is electrically connected to the second electric component.

[8] The electric system of the bicycle further includes a second power source, and the second power source is electrically connected to at least the second electric component.

[9] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the second power source is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[10] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the first power source, the second power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle at different positions.

[11] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the first power source and the first wireless communication unit, the second power source, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle at different positions.

[12] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the second power source is attached to the first electric component or the second electric component.

[13] For the electric system of the bicycle described above, including: at least before storage a first outer casing that is at least a part of the first wireless communication unit and at least a part of the first power source, and a second outer casing that houses at least a part of the second wireless communication unit, wherein the first outer casing and the second outer casing are The bicycle is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[14] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first wireless communication unit includes a first connection portion and a first outer casing portion, and the first power supply includes a second connection portion and a second outer casing portion, and the first connection And the second connection portion is configured to supply electric power from the first power source to the first wireless communication unit by bonding, and the first outer casing portion and the second outer casing portion constitute the first shell.

[15] The electric system of the bicycle further includes a second power source, wherein the second power source is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the second casing houses at least the second wireless communication unit and the second power supply.

[16] In the electric system of the bicycle, the second wireless communication unit includes a third connection portion and a third outer casing portion, and the second power supply includes a fourth connection portion and a fourth outer casing portion, and the third connection And the fourth connection portion is configured such that the electric power from the second power source is supplied to the second wireless communication unit by the bonding, and the second outer casing portion and the fourth outer casing portion constitute the second shell.

[17] For the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first outer The shape of the shell and the shape of the second outer casing are substantially the same.

[18] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the bicycle includes a frame body, and at least one of the first casing and the second casing is attached to the frame body.

[19] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the frame body includes a chain support frame, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the chain support frame.

[20] In the electric system for bicycles described above, the frame body includes a cushion tube, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the cushion tube.

[21] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the bicycle includes a seat post, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the seat post and the seat post.

[22] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the bicycle includes a front fork, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the front fork.

[23] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the bicycle includes a hub assembly, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the hub assembly.

[24] In the above-described bicycle electric system, the bicycle includes a suspension device, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the suspension device.

[25] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first outer casing and the second outer casing are detachably attached to the bicycle.

[26] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first outer casing and the second outer casing are attached to the bicycle by a mounting member.

[27] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the mounting member includes at least one of an adhesive, a bolt, a cable tie, and a double-sided tape.

[28] The electric system for a bicycle according to the present invention includes: a first electric component and a first wireless communication unit, wherein the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component, and the first electric component is The first wireless communication unit is communicably connected to the first wireless communication unit, and the first wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the first electric component.

[29] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric component includes a first base member attachable to the bicycle, and the first wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the first base member. .

[30] The electric system of the bicycle further includes a first power source, and the first power source is attached to the first electric component.

[31] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric component includes a first base member attachable to the bicycle, and the first power source is detachably attached to the first base member.

[32] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component via the first signal line.

[33] For the electric system of the bicycle described above, there is: a second electric group And the second wireless communication unit, wherein the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the second electric component, and the second electric component is communicable with the second wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit is configured to communicate with the second wireless communication unit. It is detachably attached to the second electric component.

[34] In the electric system of the bicycle, the second electric component includes a second base member attachable to the bicycle, and the second wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the second base member. .

[35] The electric system of the bicycle further includes a second power source, and the second power source is attached to the second electric component.

[36] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the second electric component includes a second base member attachable to the bicycle, and the second power source is detachably attached to the second base member.

[37] In the electric system of the bicycle, the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the second electric component via the second signal line.

[38] The electric system for a bicycle according to the present invention includes: a first electric component, a second electric component, and a first wireless communication unit; and a first power supply and a second wireless communication unit, wherein the first wireless communication unit And the first power source is electrically connected to at least the first electric component, and the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the first electric component is connectable to the first wireless communication unit. Communication, the second electric component is connectable to the second wireless communication unit, and the first wireless communication The first power source is mounted on the first electric component, and the second wireless communication unit is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[39] The electric system of the bicycle includes an operation unit and a third wireless transmission of a shift signal to at least one of the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit based on an input from the operation unit. In the wireless communication unit, the third wireless communication unit is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component.

[40] The electric system of the bicycle includes a third power source, and the third power source is electrically connected to at least the operation unit.

[41] The electric system of the bicycle includes a third casing that houses at least a part of the third wireless communication unit and at least a part of the third power source, and does not transmit the first electric component and the second The electric component is mounted on the aforementioned bicycle.

[42] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, the shape of the first outer casing, the shape of the second outer casing, and the shape of the third outer casing are substantially the same.

[43] In the electric system of the bicycle, the second electric component includes a second actuator, and the second actuator is operated in accordance with a signal from the second wireless communication unit.

[44] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric component includes a first actuator, and the first actuator is operated in accordance with a signal from the first wireless communication unit.

[45] In the electric system of the bicycle, the second electric component includes a second storage unit, and updates information stored in the second storage unit based on communication with the second wireless communication unit.

[46] In the electric system of the bicycle, the first electric component includes a first storage unit, and the information stored in the first storage unit is updated in accordance with communication with the first wireless communication unit.

[47] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric transmission.

[48] In the electric system of the bicycle, one of the first and second electric components is an electric front derailleur, and the other of the first and second electric components is an electric rear derailleur.

[49] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric cushion column.

[50] In the electric system of the bicycle described above, at least one of the first and second electric components is electrically suspended.

[51] In the electric system of the bicycle, at least one of the first and second electric components is a drive unit that includes a motor that assists a human driving force input to the crank.

The electric system of the above bicycle can contribute to the improvement of convenience.

AT‧‧‧Installation components

C‧‧‧ crankshaft

K‧‧‧Chain

SF‧‧‧ front sprocket

SR‧‧‧After sprocket

WF‧‧‧ front wheel

WR‧‧‧ rear wheel

10‧‧‧Bicycle

12‧‧‧ body

14‧‧‧ Frame body

14A‧‧‧Support

14B‧‧‧Down tube

14C‧‧‧Chain Support

14D‧‧‧Cushion tube

14E‧‧‧ head tube

14F‧‧‧Dropper hanger

16‧‧‧handle

18‧‧‧Seat pillar

20‧‧‧ Front fork

22‧‧·wheel hub assembly

30‧‧‧Electric system

32‧‧‧ Front derailleur (1st electric transmission, 1st electric component)

34‧‧‧ rear derailleur (2nd electric transmission, 2nd electric component)

36‧‧‧1st wireless communication department

38‧‧‧1st power supply

40‧‧‧2nd Wireless Communication Department

42‧‧‧2nd power supply

44‧‧‧Operation Department

46‧‧‧3rd Ministry of Wireless Communications

48‧‧‧3rd power supply

50‧‧‧1st base member

52‧‧‧Connector components

54‧‧‧ movable components

56‧‧‧Control Department

58‧‧‧1st actuator

60‧‧‧2nd base member

62‧‧‧Connector components

64‧‧‧ movable components

66‧‧‧Control Department

68‧‧‧2nd actuator

70‧‧‧Control Department

72‧‧‧1st connection

74‧‧‧1st outer casing part

76‧‧‧Battery

78‧‧‧2nd connection

80‧‧‧2nd outer casing part

82‧‧‧1st outer casing

84‧‧‧Control Department

86‧‧‧3rd connection

88‧‧‧3rd outer casing part

90‧‧‧Battery

92‧‧‧4th connection

94‧‧‧4th outer casing part

96‧‧‧2nd outer casing

98‧‧‧Control Department

100‧‧‧ switch

102‧‧‧Control Department

104‧‧‧Connected section

106‧‧‧Shell part

108‧‧‧Battery

110‧‧‧Connected section

112‧‧‧ Shell section

114‧‧‧3rd outer casing

116A‧‧‧1st signal line

116B‧‧‧2nd signal line

116C‧‧‧ Signal Line

116D‧‧‧ communication line

116E‧‧‧ communication line

118‧‧‧Shell

120A‧‧‧Power Line

120B‧‧‧Power Line

120C‧‧‧Power Line

120D‧‧‧Power Line

120E‧‧‧Power Line

120F‧‧‧Power Line

122‧‧‧Shell

124‧‧‧Shell

126‧‧‧Shell

128‧‧‧Operation Department

130‧‧‧ body

132‧‧‧ frame body

134‧‧‧Electric cushion column

136‧‧‧First Memory Department

138‧‧‧2nd Memory Department

140‧‧‧ movable components

142‧‧‧Control Department

144‧‧‧Memory Department

146‧‧‧Actuator

148‧‧‧ Front suspension device (suspension device)

150‧‧‧ rear suspension device (suspension device)

152‧‧‧ movable components

154‧‧‧Control Department

156‧‧‧Memory Department

158‧‧‧Actuator

[Fig. 1] A side view of a bicycle on which an electric system according to a first embodiment is mounted.

[Fig. 2] A schematic view of the front derailleur of the electrodynamic system of Fig. 1.

[Fig. 3] A schematic view of the rear derailleur of the electrodynamic system of Fig. 1.

[Fig. 4] A view showing the first outer casing of Fig. 1.

[Fig. 5] A block diagram of the electric system of Fig. 1.

[Fig. 6] A block diagram of an electric system of a second embodiment.

[Fig. 7] A block diagram of an electric system of a third embodiment.

[Fig. 8] A block diagram of an electric system of a fourth embodiment.

[Fig. 9] A view showing the front derailleur of the fifth embodiment.

[Fig. 10] A view showing the rear derailleur of the fifth embodiment.

[Fig. 11] A block diagram of an electric system of a sixth embodiment.

[12] Fig. 12 is a view showing the front derailleur of the electric system of the seventh embodiment.

[Fig. 13] A view showing the rear derailleur of the electric system of the seventh embodiment.

[Fig. 14] A sequence diagram of an update process performed by the electric system of the seventh embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a side view of a bicycle on which the electric system of the eighth embodiment is mounted.

[16] Fig. 16 is a view showing the electric cushion column of the eighth embodiment.

[17] Fig. 17 is a view showing the front suspension device of the ninth embodiment.

[18th] Block of electric system according to a modification of the second embodiment Figure.

[Fig. 19] A block diagram of an electric system according to a modification of the third embodiment.

[Fig. 20] A block diagram of an electric system according to a modification of the third embodiment.

[21] Fig. 21 is a block diagram of an electric system according to a modification of the first embodiment.

[Fig. 22] A side view of a bicycle on which an electric system according to a modification of the first embodiment is mounted.

(First embodiment)

The electric system of the bicycle will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5 .

The bicycle 10 on which the electric system 30 is mounted has a vehicle body 12.

The vehicle body 12 includes a frame body 14 , a handle 16 connected to the frame body 14 , a seat post 18 connected to the frame body 14 , a front fork 20 connected to the frame body 14 , and a rear fork 20 attached thereto Hub assembly 22 around the axle of wheel WR.

The frame body 14 includes a down tube 14B that extends forward from the support portion 14A that supports the crankshaft C, a chain support frame 14C that extends rearward from the support portion 14A, and a cushion tube 14D that extends upward from the support portion 14A. And a head pipe 14E that extends upward from the opposite end portion of the support portion 14A of the downcomer 14B.

The handle 16, is removably coupled to the head tube 14E. The seat post 18 is detachably coupled to the seat cushion tube 14D. The front fork 20 is supported by the head pipe 14E and connects the handlebar 16 and the axle of the front wheel WF. The hub assembly 22 is mounted around the axle of the rear wheel WR.

The electric system 30 includes an electric front derailleur 32 (hereinafter referred to as "front derailleur 32"), an electric rear derailleur 34 (hereinafter referred to as "rear derailleur 34"), and a first wireless communication unit. 36. The first power source 38, the second wireless communication unit 40, the second power source 42, the operation unit 44, the third wireless communication unit 46, and the third power source 48. The front derailleur 32 is the first electric component. The front derailleur 32 is an electric transmission. The rear derailleur 34 is a second electric component. The rear derailleur 34 is an electric transmission. Further, the electric component includes a mechanical element that is an actuator and a driving operation by the actuator.

The front derailleur 32 is mounted to the frame body 14, preferably the cushion tube 14D, near the crankshaft C. As shown in FIG. 2, the front derailleur 32 includes a first base member 50, a link member 52, a first movable member 54, a control unit 56, and a first actuator 58.

The first base member 50 is attached to the frame body 14 via a bolt or the like. In the link member 52 , the first base member 50 and the first movable member 54 are connected to the first base member 50 by the first movable member 54 . The first movable member 54 supports the chain K (refer to FIG. 1). The control unit 56 drives the link member 52 and the first movable member 54 to move the first base member 50 by driving the first actuator 58 connected to the link member 52. The front derailleur 32 is by the first actuator 58 In the driving, the chain K (refer to FIG. 1) is switched to the plural front sprocket SF (refer to FIG. 1), and the speed ratio of the bicycle 10 is changed.

As shown in Fig. 1, the rear derailleur 34 is attached to the frame body 14 near the hub assembly 22, preferably to the derailleur hanger 14F at the rear end of the frame body 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the rear derailleur 34 includes a second base member 60, a link member 62, a second movable member 64, a control unit 66, and a second actuator 68.

The second base member 60 is attached to the frame body 14 via a bolt or the like. In the link member 62 , the second movable member 64 is movably coupled to the second base member 60 and the second base member 60 and the second movable member 64 . The second movable member 64 is supported by the chain K (refer to FIG. 1). The control unit 66 drives the second actuator 68 connected to the link member 62 to move the link member 62 and the second movable member 64 to the second base member 60. The rear derailleur 34 switches the chain K (refer to FIG. 1) to the plurality of rear sprockets SR (refer to FIG. 1) by the drive of the second actuator 68, and changes the speed ratio of the bicycle 10.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first wireless communication unit 36 includes a control unit 70 that performs various calculations, a first connection portion 72, and a first outer casing portion 74 that houses the control unit 70. The first connecting portion 72 is at least partially exposed from the first outer casing portion 74.

The first power source 38 includes a battery 76, a second connection portion 78, and a second outer casing portion 80 that houses the battery 76. The battery 76 may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. The battery 76 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. The second connecting portion 78 is at least a part from the second outer casing portion The score is 80. The second connecting portion 78 has a shape complementary to the first connecting portion 72, and is configured to be connectable to the first connecting portion 72.

The first connection portion 72 and the second connection portion 78 are connected to each other to supply electric power from the first power source 38 to the first wireless communication unit 36. The first connecting portion 72 and the second connecting portion 78 are joined to each other so that the first outer casing portion 74 and the second outer casing portion 80 constitute the first outer casing 82. The first casing 82 accommodates at least a part of the first wireless communication unit 36, that is, the control unit 70, and at least a part of the first power source 38, that is, the battery 76.

As shown in Fig. 1, the first outer casing 82 is attached to the frame body 14 in the vicinity of the front derailleur 32, preferably a cushion tube 14D. The first outer casing 82 has a shape corresponding to the shape of a portion to which the first outer casing 82 of the frame body 14 is attached. The first outer casing 82 is detachably attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT shown in FIG. The mounting member AT is at least one of an adhesive, a bolt, a cable tie, and a double-sided tape.

As shown in Fig. 1, the first outer casing 82 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power source 38 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second wireless communication unit 40 includes a control unit 84 that performs various calculations, a third connection portion 86, and a third outer casing portion 88 that houses the control unit 84. The third connecting portion 86 is at least partially exposed from the third outer casing portion 88.

The second power source 42 includes a battery 90, a fourth connection portion 92, and a fourth outer casing portion 94 that houses the battery 90. The battery 90 may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. The battery 90 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. The fourth connecting portion 92 is at least partially exposed from the fourth outer casing portion 94. The fourth connecting portion 92 has a shape complementary to the third connecting portion 86, and is configured to be connectable to the third connecting portion 86.

The third connection portion 86 and the fourth connection portion 92 are connected to each other to supply electric power from the second power source 42 to the second wireless communication unit 40. The third connecting portion 86 and the fourth connecting portion 92 are joined to form the second outer casing 96 by the third outer casing portion 88 and the fourth outer casing portion 94. The second casing 96 accommodates at least a part of the second wireless communication unit 40, that is, the control unit 84, and at least a part of the second power source 42, that is, the battery 90. The shape of the first outer casing 82 and the shape of the second outer casing 96 are substantially the same.

As shown in Fig. 1, the second outer casing 96 is attached to the frame body 14 in the vicinity of the rear derailleur 34, preferably a chain support frame 14C. The second outer casing 96 has a shape corresponding to the shape of a portion to which the second outer casing 96 of the frame body 14 is attached. The second outer casing 96 is detachably attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT shown in FIG.

As shown in Fig. 1, the second outer casing 96 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The first outer casing 82 and the second outer casing 96 are on the bicycle 10, are installed in different positions from each other. Therefore, the first power source 38 and the first wireless communication unit 36, and the second power source 42 and the second wireless communication unit 40 are mounted on the bicycle 10 at different positions.

As shown in Fig. 5, the operation unit 44 is attached to the handlebar 16. The operation unit 44 includes a control unit 98 and a plurality of switches 100 electrically connected to the control unit 98. The plurality of switches 100 are each associated with a shifting action of the front derailleur 32 or the rear derailleur 34.

The third wireless communication unit 46 includes a control unit 102 that performs various calculations, a fifth connection unit 104, and a fifth outer casing portion 106 that houses the control unit 102. The fifth connecting portion 104 is at least partially exposed from the fifth outer casing portion 106.

The third power source 48 includes a battery 108, a sixth connection portion 110, and a sixth outer casing portion 112 that houses the battery 108. The battery 108 may be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. The battery 108 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. The sixth connecting portion 110 is at least partially exposed from the sixth outer casing portion 112. The sixth connection portion 110 has a shape complementary to the fifth connection portion 104 and can be connected to the fifth connection portion 104.

The fifth connection portion 104 and the sixth connection portion 110 are connected to each other to supply electric power from the third power source 48 to the third wireless communication unit 46. The fifth connecting portion 104 and the sixth connecting portion 110 are joined to form the third outer casing 114 by the fifth outer casing portion 106 and the sixth outer casing portion 112. The third casing 114 accommodates at least a part of the third wireless communication unit 46, that is, the control unit 102, and at least a part of the third power source 48, that is, the battery 108. The shape of the third outer casing 114 is the same as the first outer The shape of the case 82 and the shape of the second case 96 are substantially the same.

As shown in Fig. 1, the third outer casing 114 is attached to the handlebar 16 or the frame body 14 in the vicinity of the handlebar 16. The third wireless communication unit 46 is attached to the frame body 14, and is preferably attached to the head pipe 14E or the down pipe 14B. The third outer casing 114 has a shape corresponding to the shape of a portion to which the frame body 14 or the third outer casing 114 of the handle 16 is attached. The third outer casing 114 is detachably attached to the bicycle 10 by the attachment member AT shown in FIG.

As shown in Fig. 1, the third outer casing 114 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power source 48 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The configuration of the electric system 30 will be described with reference to Fig. 5 .

Further, the front derailleur 32, the rear derailleur 34, the first wireless communication unit 36, the first power source 38, the second wireless communication unit 40, and the second power source 42 can be transported by power line communication (Power Line Communication; PLC), to signal and power. Therefore, compared with the case where the signal is transmitted by the signal line and the case where the power is transmitted by the power line, the wiring is simple and the convenience is improved.

The first wireless communication unit 36 is electrically connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 via the first signal line 116A. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the front derailleur 32 via the first wireless communication unit 36. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the first wireless communication unit 36 and the front derailleur 32.

The second wireless communication unit 40 transmits the second signal line 116B. The control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 is electrically connected. The second power source 42 is electrically connected to the rear derailleur 34 via the second wireless communication unit 40. The second power source 42 supplies electric power to the second wireless communication unit 40 and the rear derailleur 34.

The third wireless communication unit 46 is electrically connected to the operation unit 44 via the third signal line 116C. The third power source 48 is electrically connected to the operation unit 44 via the third wireless communication unit 46. The third power source 48 supplies electric power to the third wireless communication unit 46 and the operation unit 44.

The operation of the electric system 30 will be described.

When the switch 100 is operated, the control unit 98 of the operation unit 44 transmits the operation signal corresponding to the third wireless communication unit 46 through the third signal line 116C. The control unit 102 of the third wireless communication unit 46 wirelessly transmits the shift signal to at least one of the first wireless communication unit 36 and the second wireless communication unit 40 based on the operation signal input from the operation unit 44.

When the control unit 70 of the first wireless communication unit 36 receives the shift signal from the third wireless communication unit 46 to the shifting operation including the front derailleur 32, the control unit 70 outputs the control signal to the front derailleur 32. The control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 performs a shifting operation in accordance with a control signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. That is, the front derailleur 32 operates the first actuator 58 in accordance with the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36.

When the control unit 84 of the second wireless communication unit 40 receives the shift signal from the third wireless communication unit 46 to the shift operation including the rear derailleur 34, the control unit 84 outputs the control signal to the rear derailleur 34. The control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 performs a shifting operation in accordance with a control signal from the second wireless communication unit 40. That is, the rear derailleur 34 is based on the second wireless communication. The signal of the portion 40 causes the second actuator 68 to operate.

The electric system 30 can achieve the following effects.

(1) The electric system 30 is such that the wireless communication units 36 and 40 are electrically connected to the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the wiring of the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 and the operation portion 44 in the bicycle 10 can be omitted. Therefore, the wiring is simplified, and the convenience of the electric system can be improved.

(2) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the second wireless communication unit 40 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in size of the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

(3) The first power source 38 and the second power source 42 are attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in size of the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

(4) The electric system 30 is provided with the second power source 42. Therefore, the wiring can be simplified by comparing the configuration in which the power is shared from the first power source 38 to the rear derailleur 34 and the second radio communication unit 40.

(5) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are mounted in the vicinity of the front derailleur 32. Therefore, the first signal line 116A that connects the first wireless communication unit 36, the first power source 38, and the front derailleur 32 can be shortened.

(6) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are mounted in the vicinity of the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second signal line 116B that connects the second wireless communication unit 40, the second power source 42, and the rear derailleur 34 can be shortened.

(7) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are received. It is accommodated in the first outer casing 82. Therefore, since the first outer casing 82 is attached to the bicycle 10, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power source 38 can be attached to the bicycle 10, so that the convenience is improved.

(8) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are housed in the second casing 96. Therefore, since the second outer casing 96 is attached to the bicycle 10, the second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 can be attached to the bicycle 10, so that the convenience is improved.

(9) The electric system 30 is provided with a third power source 48. Therefore, compared with the configuration in which the electric power is shared from the first power source 38 or the second power source 42 toward the operation unit 44 and the third wireless communication unit 46, the wiring can be simplified.

(10) The shape of the first outer casing 82, the shape of the second outer casing 96, and the shape of the third outer casing 114 are substantially the same. Therefore, the first outer casing 82, the second outer casing 96, and the third outer casing 114 can be attached to the bicycle 10 by the same attachment member AT.

(Second embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6 . The configuration common to the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

The first wireless communication unit 36 includes a control unit 70 that performs various calculations and a fourth casing 118 that houses the control unit 70. The control unit 70 is connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 via the fourth communication line 116D.

The fourth outer casing 118 is attached to the frame body 14 in the vicinity of the front derailleur 32, preferably a cushion tube 14D. The fourth outer casing 118 is attached to the bicycle 10 by a mounting member AT. The fourth outer casing 118 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the first wireless communication unit 36 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The first power source 38 is a fifth casing 122 including a battery 76 and a battery 76. The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 via the first electric power line 120A. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the front derailleur 32 through the first power line 120A. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the first wireless communication unit 36 through the front derailleur 32.

The fifth outer casing 122 is attached to the frame body 14 in the vicinity of the front derailleur 32, preferably a cushion tube 14D. The fifth outer casing 122 is attached to the bicycle 10 by a mounting member AT. The fifth outer casing 122 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the first power source 38 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The second wireless communication unit 40 includes a control unit 84 that performs various calculations and a sixth housing 124 that houses the control unit 84. The control unit 84 is connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 via the fifth communication line 116E.

The sixth outer casing 124 is attached to the frame body 14 in the vicinity of the rear derailleur 34, preferably a chain support frame 14C. The sixth outer casing 124 is attached to the bicycle 10 by a mounting member AT. The sixth outer casing 124, It is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second wireless communication unit 40 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The second power source 42 includes a battery 90 and a seventh casing 126 that houses the battery 90. The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 via the second electric power line 120B. The second power source 42 supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34 through the second power line 120B. The second power source 42 is supplied with electric power to the second wireless communication unit 40 through the rear derailleur 34.

The seventh outer casing 126 is attached to the frame body 14, preferably the cushion tube 14D, in the vicinity of the front derailleur 32. The seventh outer casing 126 is attached to the bicycle 10 by a mounting member AT. The seventh outer casing 126 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, the second power source 42 is attached to the bicycle 10 without passing through the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34.

The fourth outer casing 118, the fifth outer casing 122, the sixth outer casing 124, and the seventh outer casing 126 are mounted on the bicycle 10 at different positions from each other. Therefore, the first power source 38, the first wireless communication unit 36, the second power source 42, and the second wireless communication unit 40 are mounted on the bicycle 10 at different positions. According to the electric system 30 of the second embodiment, at least the effects of the first embodiment (1) and (2) can be achieved.

(Third embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Further, the configuration common to the second embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment. Symbols are omitted.

The electric system 30 includes a front derailleur 32, a rear derailleur 34, a first wireless communication unit 36, a first power source 38, a second wireless communication unit 40, an operation unit 44, a third wireless communication unit 46, and The third power source 48.

The first power source 38 includes a battery 76 and a fifth casing 122. The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32 via the first electric power line 120A. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the front derailleur 32 via the first power line 120A, and supplies electric power to the front derailleur 32.

The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 via the third electric power line 120C. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34 through the third power line 120C. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the second wireless communication unit 40 through the rear derailleur 34, and supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34. According to the electric system 30 of the third embodiment, at least the effects of the first embodiment (1) and (2) can be achieved.

(Fourth embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. The configuration common to the third embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

The electric system 30 includes a front derailleur 32, a rear derailleur 34, a first wireless communication unit 36, a first power source 38, a second wireless communication unit 40, an operation unit 44, a third wireless communication unit 46, and The third power source 48.

The first power source 38 includes a battery 76 and a fifth casing 122. The battery 76 is connected to the first wireless communication by the fourth power line 120D. The control unit 70 of the unit 36 is connected. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the front derailleur 32 through the first wireless communication unit 36.

The battery 76 is connected to the control unit 84 of the second wireless communication unit 40 via the fifth power line 120E. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the rear derailleur 34 through the second wireless communication unit 40. According to the electric system 30 of the fourth embodiment, at least the effects of the first embodiment (1) and (2) can be achieved.

(Fifth Embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10. The configuration common to the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the first outer casing 82 is a first base member 50 detachably attached to the front derailleur 32. The first outer casing 82 and the first base member 50 are attached, for example, by bolts or the like. Therefore, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power source 38 are detachably attached to the first base member 50.

As shown in Fig. 10, the second outer casing 96 is a second base member 60 that is detachably attached to the rear derailleur 34. The second outer casing 96 and the second base member 60 are attached, for example, by bolts or the like. Therefore, the second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are detachably attached to the second base member 60.

The electric system 30 of the fifth embodiment can achieve the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment (1).

(11) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are attached to the front derailleur 32. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the trouble around the front derailleur 32 of the frame body 14.

(12) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are detachably attached to the front derailleur 32. Therefore, only one of the front derailleur 32, the first wireless communication unit 36, and the first power source 38 mounted on the bicycle 10 can be easily exchanged.

(13) The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power source 38 are attached to the first base member 50. Therefore, compared with the link member 52 and the first movable member 54, it can be stably mounted.

(14) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power supply 42 are attached to the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the trouble around the rear derailleur 34 of the frame body 14.

(15) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are detachably attached to the rear derailleur 34. Therefore, only one of the rear derailleur 34, the second wireless communication unit 40, and the second power source 42 mounted on the bicycle 10 can be easily exchanged.

(16) The second wireless communication unit 40 and the second power source 42 are attached to the second base member 60. Therefore, compared with the link member 62 and the 2nd movable member 64, it can mount stably.

(Sixth embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 11. Further, the configuration common to the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Symbols are omitted.

The electric system 30 includes a front derailleur 32, a rear derailleur 34, a first wireless communication unit 36, a first power source 38, a second wireless communication unit 40, an operation unit 44, a third wireless communication unit 46, and The third power source 48.

The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power supply 38 are the first base member 50 attached to the front derailleur 32. The first wireless communication unit 36 and the first power source 38 are housed in the first base member 50.

The first wireless communication unit 36 is electrically connected to the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32. The first power source 38 is electrically connected to the control unit 70 of the first wireless communication unit 36, the control unit 56 of the front derailleur 32, and the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34. The first power source 38 supplies electric power to the control unit 66 of the rear derailleur 34 via the power line 120F. According to the electric system 30 of the sixth embodiment, at least the effects of the first embodiment (1) and the effects of the sixth embodiment (11) and (13) can be achieved.

(Seventh embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 12 to 14 . The configuration common to the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in Fig. 12, the front derailleur 32 is provided with a first storage unit 136. The information memorized in the first storage unit 136 includes identification information and individual information that can be updated. The identification information is a model including the front derailleur 32 and the like. Individual information includes: setting information, and tracking information. Setting information is, for example, regarding the adjustment of the front derailleur 32 Information. The information on the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32 is, for example, position information including the first movable member 54. The positional information of the first movable member 54 is stored, for example, as the amount of operation of the first actuator 58. The resume information includes, for example, information indicating whether or not the shift is appropriately performed, and information indicating whether or not the communication with the first wireless communication unit 36 is appropriately performed. The control unit 56 may update the resume information every time the shift and communication are performed, and may update only if the communication is not properly implemented.

As shown in Fig. 13, the rear derailleur 34 is provided with a second storage unit 138. The information memorized in the second storage unit 138 includes identification information and individual information that can be updated. The identification information is a model including the rear derailleur 34 and the like. Individual information includes: setting information, and tracking information. The setting information is, for example, information on the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34. The information on the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34 is, for example, position information including the first movable member 54. The positional information of the second movable member 64 is stored, for example, as the amount of operation of the second actuator 68. The resume information includes, for example, information indicating whether or not the shift is appropriately performed, and information indicating whether or not the second wireless communication unit 40 is appropriately performed. The control unit 66 may update the resume information every time the shift and communication are performed, and may update only if the communication is not properly implemented.

The update processing of the information stored in the first storage unit 136 will be described with reference to Fig. 14 .

In the update process, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 It is communicatively connected. The external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 are communicably connected by wireless communication. For wireless communication, for example, Bluetooth (Japanese registered trademark), Wi-Fi (Japanese registered trademark), ANT+ (Japanese registered trademark), or NFC (Near Field Communication, Near Field Communication) communication specifications can be used. Further, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may be communicably connected by wired communication. Further, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may be directly communicated, and the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may communicate indirectly through other electrical components. The external device E is a wide variety of electronic devices (devices) including a desktop personal computer, a laptop personal computer, a tablet personal computer, and a smart phone. Examples of other electrical components include an operation unit 44, a cyclocomputer, a battery unit, and other electric components. The electric component is a drive unit including a motor that assists input to a human power driving force such as the bicycle 10, and can be exemplified by an electric seat post, an electric suspension device, and the like.

When the external device E is connected to the first wireless communication unit 36, the first wireless communication unit 36 requests identification information in step S11. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received the signal requesting identification information (hereinafter referred to as "identification information request signal") requests the control unit 56 to identify the information in step S12. The control unit 56 that has received the identification information request signal reads the identification information stored in the first storage unit 136 and transmits it to the first wireless communication unit 36 in step S13. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has transmitted the identification information transmits the identification information to the external device E in step S14.

The device E that has received the identification information externally displays the electrical component corresponding to the received identification information on the display unit (not shown) in step S15. Specifically, the model number of the front derailleur 32 is displayed. In this case, when the number of electrical components that can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36 is plural, the external device E may display a list of electrical components that can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36. Further, when the external device E can communicate with the second wireless communication unit 40, the external device E may include a list of electrical components that can communicate with the second wireless communication unit 40.

The user selects the front derailleur 32 using an operation unit (not shown) in accordance with the display content of the display unit (not shown) of the external device E. Further, the operation unit is, for example, a touch panel provided on the display unit or a keyboard.

In the external device E, when the user causes the front derailleur 32 to be selected by the operation unit (not shown), the first wireless communication unit 36 requests individual information in step S16. The first wireless communication unit 36 that receives the signal requesting the individual information (hereinafter referred to as "individual information request signal") requests the control unit 56 for the individual information in step S17. The control unit 56 that has received the individual information request signal reads the individual information from the first storage unit 136 and transmits it to the first wireless communication unit 36 in step S18. The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received the individual information transmits the individual information to the external device E in step S19.

The device E that has received the external information is displayed on the display unit (not shown) in step S20. The user is based on the display content of the display unit (not shown) of the external device E. Use the operation section (not shown) to select individual information. When the user performs the operation of changing the individual information, the external device E sends the signal requesting the update of the individual information (hereinafter referred to as "individual information update request signal") to the first wireless communication unit 36 in step S21. Send a message. The individual information update request signal is, for example, a signal for requesting an instruction to change the first movable member 54 in the first direction or the second direction in the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32.

The first wireless communication unit 36 that has received the individual information update request signal transmits the individual information update request signal to the control unit 56 in step S22. The control unit 56 that has received the individual information update request signal updates the individual information stored in the first storage unit 136 in accordance with the individual information update request signal in step S23. That is, the front derailleur 32 updates the information stored in the first storage unit 136 in accordance with the communication with the first wireless communication unit 36. Further, the control unit 56 causes the first actuator 58 to operate in accordance with the individual information update request signal in step S23. The individual information update request signal is the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32, and the control unit 56 operates the first actuator 58 in accordance with the update request of the individual information. That is, the front derailleur 32 operates the first actuator 58 in accordance with the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36.

After step S23, the update processing is terminated in accordance with the operation of the operation unit (not shown) of the external device E, or at least one of the steps S11 to S23 is executed again. For example, when the user performs an operation of updating the other individual information of the front derailleur 32, the processing of steps S16 to S23 is performed again. And the user is going to When the individual information updated in step S23 is further updated, the processing of steps S21 to S23 is performed again.

The update processing of the information stored in the second storage unit 138 is also performed in the same manner as the update processing of the information stored in the first storage unit 136. For example, when the individual information update request signal is transmitted from the external device E to the second wireless communication unit 40 in accordance with the process of step S21, the second wireless communication unit 40 that has received the individual information update request signal is The individual information update request signal is sent to the control unit 66. The control unit 66 that receives the individual information update request signal updates the individual information stored in the second storage unit 138 based on the individual information update request signal. The rear derailleur 34 updates the information stored in the second storage unit 138 in accordance with communication with the second wireless communication unit 40. Further, the control unit 66 operates the second actuator 68 in accordance with the individual information update request signal. When the individual information update request signal is the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34, the control unit 66 operates the second actuator 68 in accordance with the individual information update request signal. That is, the rear derailleur 34 operates the second actuator 68 in accordance with the signal from the second wireless communication unit 40. According to the electric system 30 of the seventh embodiment, at least the same effects as those of the first embodiment (1) and (2) can be achieved.

(Eighth embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 15 and 16. The configuration common to the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. In the eighth embodiment, the electric cushion Column 134 is an electric component.

As shown in Fig. 15, the electric system 30 is mounted on the bicycle 10 including the vehicle body 130. The vehicle body 130 includes a frame body 132, a handle 16, a front fork 20, a hub assembly 22, and an electric seat post 134. The frame body 132 is provided with a down tube 14B, a cushion tube 14D, and a head tube 14E.

As shown in Fig. 16, the electric seat post 134 includes a first movable member 140, a control unit 142, a first storage unit 144, and a first actuator 146. The first actuator 146 is, for example, an electric motor. The first movable member 140 is a pinion gear such as a rack and pinion mechanism. The electric seat post 134 is the first electric component.

The control unit 142 is electrically connected to the first wireless communication unit 36. The control unit 142 can communicate with the first wireless communication unit 36. The first power source 38 can supply electric power to the control unit 142. At least one of the switches 100 of the operation unit 44 shown in FIG. 5 is preferably a change in the height of the seat cushion of the electric seat post 134. The control unit 142 shown in Fig. 16 changes the seat height of the electric seat post 134 by operating the first movable member 140. The electric seat post 134 operates the first actuator 146 in accordance with a signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. When the first actuator 146 is driven, the first movable member 140 is operated to change the seat height of the electric seat post 134.

The information memorized in the first storage unit 144 is the individual information including the identification information and the updateable information. The identification information is a model including the electric seat post 134 and the like. Individual information is included: setting information, and performance 歴 Information. The setting information is, for example, the seat height of the electric seat post 134. The resume information includes, for example, information indicating whether or not communication with the first wireless communication unit 36 is appropriately performed.

The control unit 142 operates the first actuator 146 based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. For example, when the operation unit 44 or the external device E (refer to FIG. 15) receives the individual information update request signal for changing the seat height, the first actuator 146 is updated based on the received individual information update request signal. Action, change the height of the cushion. According to the electric system 30 of the eighth embodiment, at least the same effects as those of the first embodiment (1) and (2) can be achieved.

(Ninth embodiment)

The electric system 30 of the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 15 and 17 . The configuration common to the first embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

The vehicle body 130 is further provided with a front suspension device 148 and a rear suspension device 150. The front suspension device 148 is the first electric component.

As shown in Fig. 17, the front suspension device 148 includes a first movable member 152, a control unit 154, a first storage unit 156, and a first actuator 158. The front suspension device 148 is, for example, a hydraulic type, and the first movable member 152 is, for example, a solenoid valve.

The control unit 154 is electrically connected to the first wireless communication unit 36. The control unit 154 is communicable with the first wireless communication unit 36. The first power source 38 can supply electric power to the control unit 154. Figure 5 At least one of the switches 100 of the portion 44 is preferably controlled by the front suspension device 148. The control unit 154 shown in Fig. 17 changes the state of the front suspension device 148 by operating the first movable member 152. The front suspension device 148 operates the first actuator 158 in accordance with a signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. When the first actuator 158 is driven, the first movable member 152 is operated to change the state of the front suspension device 148.

The information memorized in the first storage unit 156 is the individual information including the identification information and the updateable information. The identification information is a model including the front suspension device 148 and the like. Individual information includes: setting information, and tracking information. The setting information is information about the state of the front suspension device 148, for example. The state of the front suspension device 148 is, for example, a suspended displacement amount associated with the applied load. The hydraulic front suspension device 148 is associated with oil pressure. The resume information includes, for example, information indicating whether or not communication with the first wireless communication unit 36 is appropriately performed.

The control unit 154 operates the first actuator 158 in accordance with a signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. For example, when the individual information update request signal for changing the state of the front suspension device 148 from the operation unit 44 or the external device E (refer to FIG. 15) is received, the request signal is updated according to the received individual information. The actuator 158 operates to change the state of the front suspension device 148. According to the electric system 30 of the ninth embodiment, at least the same effects as those of the first embodiment (1) and (2) can be achieved.

(Modification)

The description of each of the above embodiments is only for the bicycle of the present invention. The form of the form that can be obtained by the electric system is not intended to limit its form. In the electric system of the bicycle of the present invention, for example, a modification of each of the above-described embodiments described below and a form in which at least two modifications are combined without contradicting each other can be obtained.

The first power source 38 of the second embodiment may be attached to the front derailleur 32. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the first power source 38 may be incorporated in the first base member 50 (refer to FIG. 2) of the front derailleur 32 or the first movable member 54 (see FIG. 2). . In this case, the fifth outer casing 122 may be omitted. Further, the first power source 38 may be attached to the outside by bolts or the like of the front derailleur 32.

The second power source 42 of the second embodiment may be attached to the rear derailleur 34. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the second power source 42 may be incorporated in the second base member 60 (refer to FIG. 3) of the rear derailleur 34 or the second movable member 64 (refer to FIG. 3). . In this case, the sixth outer casing 124 may be omitted. Further, the second power source 42 may be attached to the outside of the rear derailleur 34 by a bolt or the like.

The first power source 38 of the third embodiment may be attached to the front derailleur 32. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the first power source 38 may be incorporated in the first base member 50 (refer to FIG. 2) of the front derailleur 32 or the first movable member 54 (refer to FIG. 2). . In this case, the fifth outer casing 122 may be omitted. Further, the first power source 38 may be attached to the outside of the front derailleur 32 by a bolt or the like.

The first power source 38 of the third embodiment may be attached to the rear derailleur 34. For example, as shown in Fig. 20, the first power source 38 is built in The second base member 60 (refer to FIG. 3) of the rear derailleur 34 or the second movable member 64 (refer to FIG. 3) may be used. In this case, the fifth outer casing 122 may be omitted. Further, the first power source 38 may be attached to the outside of the rear derailleur 34 by a bolt or the like.

In the fifth embodiment, the second outer casing 96 may be fixed to the rear derailleur 34. In other words, the second wireless communication unit 40 may be detachably attached to the rear derailleur 34. Further, the second wireless communication unit 40 may be attached to the second base member 60 in a detachable manner. Further, the second power source 42 may be attached to the second base member 60 in a non-detachable manner. Further, when the rear derailleur 34 is the first electric component and the front derailleur 32 is the second electric component, the first outer casing is detachably fixed to the rear derailleur 34, and the second outer casing is fixed to the front. The derailleur 32 is also possible.

In the seventh embodiment, the shifting order as the individual information may be stored in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. When the operation unit 44 receives the signal to change the speed ratio γ, the control unit 56 and the control unit 66 operate at least one of the first actuator 58 and the second actuator 68 in accordance with the shifting sequence. The shifting sequence includes, for example, a first order in which the speed ratio of the bicycle 10 determined by both the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 is increased, and the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur. The second order in which the speed ratio of the bicycle 10 determined by both sides is gradually reduced is preferably smaller. When the control unit 56 and the control unit 66 receive a signal for increasing the gear ratio of the bicycle 10 from the operation unit 44, it is determined whether or not the first actuator 58 and the second actuator 68 are operated in the first order. The control unit 56 and the control unit 66 receive the shift from the operation unit 44 to reduce the shift of the bicycle 10. When the signal is used, it is determined whether or not the first actuator 58 and the second actuator 68 are operated in the second order. In this modification, the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 operate the actuators 58, 68 in accordance with the communication of the wireless communication units 36, 40.

In the above-described modification, the external device E may be used to update the shift order stored in the first storage unit 136 by the first wireless communication unit 36. Further, the external device E may be used to update the shift order stored in the second storage unit 138 by the second wireless communication unit 40. In this modification, the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 are updated based on the information stored in the memory units 136 and 138 in accordance with the communication with the wireless communication units 36 and 40.

In the seventh embodiment, the setting information of the permission for the continuous shift as the individual information can be stored in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. The setting information of the permission for the continuous shift is a setting for whether or not the shift of the plurality of steps is permitted depending on the time when the switch 100 is pressed when the corresponding switch 100 is pressed. The electric system 30 updates the setting information of the permission of the continuous shift stored in the memory units 136 and 138 from the external device E to the wireless communication units 36 and 40 to permit or not to permit.

In the seventh embodiment, the shift prohibition period as the individual information can be stored in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. The shift prohibition period is a period in which the shift operation is prohibited after the shift operation is performed. The electric system 30 can change the shift prohibition period stored in the memory units 136 and 138 from the external device E through the wireless communication units 36 and 40. new.

In the seventh embodiment, the restriction information of the shift section as the individual information can be stored in the first storage unit 136 and the second storage unit 138. The restriction information of the shifting section is at least one of an upper limit and a lower limit including the shifting section. The electric system 30 automatically controls the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 according to the restriction information of the shifting section. Further, the period in which the front derailleur 32 and the rear derailleur 34 are controlled by the electric system 30 may be limited to the start of the running of the bicycle 10. The electric system 30 can update the restriction information of the shift range stored in the memory units 136 and 138 from the external device E through the wireless communication units 36 and 40.

In the seventh embodiment, a multifunction code table (cyclocomputer) including a control unit and a memory unit may be electrically connected to the first wireless communication unit 36 or the second wireless communication unit 40. For example, setting information for turning ON or OFF is stored as individual information in the memory of the cyclocomputer. Further, for example, the setting information of the display time toward the display unit of the cyclocomputer is stored as individual information in the memory unit of the multiplexable code table (cyclocomputer). The display time is a time when various information is displayed on the display unit when the operation unit of the multifunction code table (cyclocomputer) is not operated. The control unit of the multifunction code table (cyclocomputer) is stored in the multifunction code based on the update request of the individual information received from the external device E through the first wireless communication unit 36 or the second wireless communication unit 40. Information update of the memory of the table (cyclocomputer).

In the seventh embodiment, steps S16 to S19 may be omitted. To. In this case, the external device E reads the individual information corresponding to the identification information received from the memory unit of the external device E or the Internet, and displays the read individual information in step S20. Display section.

In the seventh embodiment, the processing of steps S11 to S14 and the processing of steps S16 to S19 may be simultaneously performed. For example, when the first wireless communication unit 36 and the control unit 56 receive the identification information request signal from the external device E, the first wireless communication unit 36 and the control unit 56 transmit the individual information to the external device E together with the identification information. The external device E displays the received individual information on the display unit in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

In the seventh embodiment, the drive unit may be the first electric unit. The drive unit includes a first actuator, a first control unit, and a first memory unit that are input to the human body driving force of the bicycle 10 . The first actuator is, for example, an electric motor. That is, the drive unit is provided with a motor that assists the human driving force input to the crank. The drive unit operates the first actuator based on the signal from the first wireless communication unit 36. For example, when the first actuator is turned on (ON) or the signal for increasing or decreasing the driving force of the first actuator is input from the operation unit 44, the control unit 56 is based on the signal. The drive of the actuator stops or the torque changes.

In the above modification, the setting information of the start mode as the individual information can be stored in the first storage unit 136. The setting information of the start mode is a setting for driving the first actuator when the bicycle 10 starts traveling. Whether or not the setting of the shifting section when the bicycle 10 starts to travel is controlled to a predetermined number of stages is permitted. Electric system 30, will be external The device E is updated by the wireless communication unit 36 with the setting information of the permission of the continuous shift stored in the storage unit 136, and is updated to be permitted or not.

In the electric system 30 including the above-described drive unit, the external device E and the first wireless communication unit 36 may be used to set whether or not the lamp is connected to the bicycle 10.

In the eighth embodiment, the electric seat post 134 may be used as the second electric component.

In the ninth embodiment, a rear suspension 150 device may be employed instead of the front suspension device 148. Further, the rear suspension device 150 may be employed as the second electric component. Further, the rear suspension device 150 may be the first electric component, and the front suspension device 148 may be the second electric component. Further, a suspension device including the front suspension device 148 and the rear suspension device 150 may be used as the first electric component.

In each of the embodiments, the operation unit 44 may be provided with a memory unit. The setting information that defines the relationship between the types of the switches 100 and the derailleurs 32 and 34 and the shifting operation as the individual information is stored in the memory unit of the operation unit 44. The control unit 56 of the operation unit 44 updates the information stored in the memory unit of the operation unit 44 in accordance with the update request of the individual information received from the external device E through the third wireless communication unit 46.

In the seventh to ninth embodiments, the first electric component and the second electric component may transmit the number of errors as the crawler information based on the device E from the wireless communication units 36 and 40 to the outside. Further, the number of operations of the electric component as the resume information may be read in place of the number of errors.

In the ninth embodiment, the setting information defining the relationship between the type of each switch 100 and the front suspension device 148 and the individual information as the individual information may be stored in the memory unit of the operation unit 44. The setting information is, for example, setting information of an exemplary mode. The mode is the one that sets the control mode of the front suspension device 148. The control mode is, for example, a curve mode, a buffer mode, an uplink mode, an off-road mode, and a downlink mode.

The operation unit 44 of each embodiment may be changed to the operation unit 128 shown in FIG. 21 . The operation unit 128 incorporates the third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power source 48. The third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power source 48 are attached to the handle 16 through the operation unit 44. Further, in this case, the fifth outer casing portion 106 and the sixth outer casing portion 112 may be omitted.

The control unit 98 of the operation unit 44 of each embodiment may be omitted. In this case, the respective switches 100 and the control unit 102 of the third wireless communication unit 46 are each connected by a communication line. When the switch 100 is operated, the control unit 102 of the third wireless communication unit 46 wirelessly transmits the shift signal to at least one of the first wireless communication unit 36 and the second wireless communication unit 40 in accordance with the operated switch 100. News.

The third power source 48 may be omitted. In this case, in the switch 100, by including the piezoelectric element, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which electric power is supplied to the control unit 98 in accordance with the operation of the switch 100. The control unit 98 transmits an operation signal to the control unit 102 in accordance with the supply of electric power generated by the operation of the switch 100.

The operation unit 44 of each embodiment may be provided in plural. In this case, one operation unit 44 is associated with the front derailleur 32, and The operation unit 44 may be associated with the rear derailleur 34. In this case, one third wireless communication unit 46 and one third power supply 48 connected to the plurality of operation units 44 may be provided, and the third wireless communication unit 46 and the third power supply 48 may be provided in each operation unit 44. .

The first outer casing 82 of the first embodiment may be attached to the chain support frame 14C, the cushion post 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22. Further, at least one of the fourth outer casing 118 and the fifth outer casing 122 of the second to fourth and sixth embodiments may be attached to the chain support frame 14C, the cushion post 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22.

The second outer casing 96 of the first embodiment may be attached to the seat cushion tube 14D, the seat post 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22. Further, at least one of the sixth outer casing 124 and the seventh outer casing 126 of the second to fourth and sixth embodiments may be attached to the chain support frame 14C, the cushion column 18, the front fork 20, or the hub assembly 22.

The electric system 30 of the first to seventh embodiments may be mounted on the bicycle 10 including the vehicle body 130 shown in Fig. 22 . The vehicle body 130 includes a frame body 132, a handlebar 16, a seat post 18, a front fork 20 including a front suspension device 148, a hub assembly 22, and a rear suspension device 150. The frame body 132 is provided with a down tube 14B, a cushion tube 14D, and a head tube 14E. In this case, the first outer casing 82 may be attached to the front suspension device 148 or the rear suspension device 150. Further, the second outer casing 96 may be attached to the front suspension device 148 or the rear suspension device 150.

The first wireless communication unit 36 of each embodiment is electrically connected to the rear derailleur 34, and the second wireless communication unit 40 is electrically connected to the front derailleur 32. Also. In this case, the rear derailleur 34 corresponds to the first electric transmission, and the front derailleur 32 corresponds to the second electric transmission.

The front derailleur 32 of each embodiment may be changed to an electric transmission that is built in the support portion 14A. For example, the electric transmission may be provided with a plurality of sun gears, and is constituted by a planetary gear mechanism having a restriction mechanism that selects and limits the rotation of the plurality of sun gears. In this case, in the seventh embodiment, the adjustment setting of the front derailleur 32 is performed by adjusting the amount of movement of the restriction mechanism.

The rear derailleur 34 of each embodiment may be changed to an electric transmission that is built in the hub assembly 22. For example, the electric transmission may be provided with a plurality of sun gears, and is constituted by a planetary gear mechanism having a restriction mechanism that selects and limits the rotation of the plurality of sun gears. In this case, in the seventh embodiment, the adjustment setting of the rear derailleur 34 is performed by adjusting the amount of movement of the restriction mechanism.

The electric system 30 of each embodiment may be applied to the bicycle 10 including a motor that assists the human driving force input to the crankshaft C.

AT‧‧‧Installation components

12‧‧‧ body

14‧‧‧ Frame body

14C‧‧‧Chain Support

14D‧‧‧Cushion tube

14E‧‧‧ head tube

14F‧‧‧Dropper hanger

16‧‧‧handle

30‧‧‧Electric system

32‧‧‧ Front derailleur (1st electric transmission, 1st electric component)

34‧‧‧ rear derailleur (2nd electric transmission, 2nd electric component)

36‧‧‧1st wireless communication department

38‧‧‧1st power supply

40‧‧‧2nd Wireless Communication Department

42‧‧‧2nd power supply

44‧‧‧Operation Department

46‧‧‧3rd Ministry of Wireless Communications

48‧‧‧3rd power supply

56‧‧‧Control Department

58‧‧‧1st actuator

60‧‧‧2nd base member

64‧‧‧ movable components

70‧‧‧Control Department

72‧‧‧1st connection

74‧‧‧1st outer casing part

76‧‧‧Battery

78‧‧‧2nd connection

80‧‧‧2nd outer casing part

82‧‧‧1st outer casing

84‧‧‧Control Department

86‧‧‧3rd connection

88‧‧‧3rd outer casing part

90‧‧‧Battery

92‧‧‧4th connection

94‧‧‧4th outer casing part

96‧‧‧2nd outer casing

98‧‧‧Control Department

100‧‧‧ switch

102‧‧‧Control Department

104‧‧‧Connected section

106‧‧‧Shell part

108‧‧‧Battery

110‧‧‧Connected section

112‧‧‧ Shell section

114‧‧‧3rd outer casing

116A‧‧‧1st signal line

116B‧‧‧2nd signal line

116C‧‧‧ Signal Line

Claims (51)

An electric system for a bicycle includes: a first electric component, a second electric component, and a first wireless communication unit; and a first power supply and a second wireless communication unit; the first wireless communication unit and the first power supply; At least the first electric component is electrically connected to the first electric component, wherein the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the first electric component is communicable with the first wireless communication unit, and the second electric device The component is communicable with the second wireless communication unit, and at least the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit are attached to the bicycle without transmitting the first electric component and the second electric component. The electric bicycle system according to claim 1, wherein the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component via a first signal line, and the second wireless communication unit transmits a second signal line. It is electrically connected to the second electric component. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first power source is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component. In the electric bicycle system according to the third aspect of the invention, the first power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle at different positions. In the electric bicycle system according to the third aspect of the invention, the first power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle at different positions. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first power source is attached to the first electric component or the second electric component. A bicycle electric system according to claim 6, wherein the first power source is attached to the first electric component, and the first power source is electrically connected to the second electric component. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a second power source, The second power source is electrically connected to at least the second electric component. The electric system for a bicycle according to the eighth aspect of the invention, wherein the second power source is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 9, wherein the first power source, the second power source, the first wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle. Different locations from each other. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 9, wherein the first power source and the first wireless communication unit, the second power source, and the second wireless communication unit are mounted on the bicycle. s position. A bicycle electric system according to claim 8, wherein the second power source is attached to the first electric component or the second electric component. An electric system for a bicycle according to claim 5, comprising: a first casing that accommodates at least a part of the first wireless communication unit and at least a part of the first power source; and at least the second wireless communication unit At least part of the second outside In the case, the first outer casing and the second outer casing are attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component. The electric bicycle system according to claim 13, wherein the first wireless communication unit includes a first connection portion and a first outer casing portion, and the first power supply includes a second connection portion and a second outer casing portion. The first connection portion and the second connection portion are connected to each other so that electric power from the first power source is supplied to the first wireless communication unit, and the first outer casing portion and the second outer casing portion are The first outer casing is formed. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 14, further comprising a second power source, wherein the second power source is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the second casing is configured to accommodate at least the second wireless communication And the second power source. The electric bicycle system according to claim 15, wherein the second wireless communication unit includes a third connection portion and a third outer casing portion, and the second power supply includes a fourth connection portion and a fourth outer casing portion. The third connection portion and the fourth connection portion are connected to each other so that electric power from the second power source is supplied to the second wireless communication unit, and the third outer casing portion and the fourth outer casing are In part, the second outer casing is formed. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the shape of the first outer casing and the shape of the second outer casing are substantially the same. The bicycle electric system according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the bicycle includes a frame body, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the vehicle. Frame body. The bicycle electric system according to claim 18, wherein the frame body includes a chain support frame, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the chain support frame. The electric bicycle system according to claim 18, wherein the frame body includes a cushion tube, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the seat cushion tube. The electric system for bicycle according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the bicycle includes a seat post, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the seat cushion. And the cushion column. The bicycle electric system according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the bicycle includes a front fork, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the front fork . The bicycle electric system according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the bicycle includes a hub assembly, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the hub Assembly. The bicycle electric system according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the bicycle includes a suspension device, and at least one of the first outer casing and the second outer casing is attached to the suspension Hanging device. The electric bicycle system according to any one of claims 13 to 24, wherein the first outer casing and the second outer casing are detachably attached to the bicycle. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 13 to 25, wherein the first outer casing and the second outer casing are attached to the bicycle by a mounting member. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 26, wherein the mounting member includes at least one of an adhesive, a bolt, a cable tie, and a double-sided tape. An electric system for a bicycle includes: a first electric component and a first wireless communication unit, wherein the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component, and the first electric component is connectable to the first wireless device In the communication unit communication, the first wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the first electric component. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 28, wherein the first electric component includes a first base member attachable to the bicycle, and the first wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the bicycle The first base member. The electric system of a bicycle as claimed in claim 28 or 29 Further, the first power source is further provided, and the first power source is attached to the first electric component. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 30, wherein the first electric component includes a first base member attachable to the bicycle, and the first power source is detachably attached to the first one. Base member. The electric bicycle system according to any one of claims 28 to 31, wherein the first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the first electric component via a first signal line. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 28 to 32, further comprising: a second electric component and a second wireless communication unit, wherein the second wireless communication unit and the second electric component The second electric component is electrically connectable to the second wireless communication unit, and the second wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the second electric component. For example, the electric system of the bicycle of claim 33, The second electric component includes a second base member attachable to the bicycle, and the second wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the second base member. The electric system according to claim 33, further comprising a second power source, wherein the second power source is attached to the second electric component. The bicycle electric system according to claim 35, wherein the second electric component includes a second base member attachable to the bicycle, and the second power source is detachably attached to the second Base member. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 33 to 36, wherein the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the second electric component via a second signal line. An electric system for a bicycle includes: a first electric component, a second electric component, and a first wireless communication unit; and a first power supply and a second wireless communication unit; The first wireless communication unit and the first power source are electrically connected to at least the first electric component, and the second wireless communication unit is electrically connected to at least the second electric component, and the first electric component is connectable In the first wireless communication unit, the second electric component is communicable with the second wireless communication unit, and the first wireless communication unit and the first power supply are mounted on the first electric component, and the second The wireless communication unit is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component. An electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 27 and 33 to 38, further comprising: an operation unit; and the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless unit based on an input from the operation unit At least one of the communication units transmits the transmission signal to the third wireless communication unit that wirelessly transmits, and the third wireless communication unit is attached to the bicycle without passing through the first electric component and the second electric component. A bicycle electric system according to claim 39, wherein the third power source is provided, and the third power source is electrically connected to at least the operation unit. A bicycle electric system according to claim 40, further comprising: a third casing that accommodates at least a part of the third wireless communication unit and at least a part of the third power source, and does not transmit the first electric power The assembly and the second electric component described above are attached to the bicycle described above. An electric system for a bicycle according to claim 41, wherein the shape of the first outer casing, the shape of the second outer casing, and the third outer casing are directly or indirectly referred to in claim 13 The shape is essentially the same. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the second electric component includes a second actuator and is based on a signal from the second wireless communication unit. The second actuator operates. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first electric component includes a first actuator, and the first one is caused by a signal from the first wireless communication unit. Actuator action. The electric system for a bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the second electric component includes a second storage unit, and the communication with the second wireless communication unit is to be The information is updated in the second memory unit. Such as claiming any of the scope of patents 1 to 42, 45 In the electric drive system of the vehicle, the first electric component includes a first storage unit, and the information stored in the first storage unit is updated in accordance with communication with the first wireless communication unit. The electric system for bicycles according to any one of claims 1 to 27 and 33 to 46, wherein at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric transmission. The electric system for bicycles according to claim 47, wherein one of the first and second electric components is an electric front derailleur, and the other of the first and second electric components is an electric rear derailleur. Device. The electric system for bicycles according to any one of claims 1 to 27 and 33 to 46, wherein at least one of the first and second electric components is an electric cushion column. The electric system for bicycles according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the at least one of the first and second electric components is electrically suspended. The electric motor system of the bicycle according to any one of the first to second aspect, wherein the at least one of the first and second electric components is provided with a motor that assists a human driving force input to the crank. Drive unit.