公开(公告)号：US20230242199A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US17588834

申请日：2022-01-31

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Hayato SHIMAZU ,  Takashi KOMEMUSHI ,  Kei ASAO ,  Kiichiro NAGATA

IPC: B62J6/12 ,  B60B27/02 ,  B62J45/412 ,  B62J45/414 ,  B62J45/423 ,  B62J43/30 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: B62J6/12 ,  B60B27/023 ,  B62J45/412 ,  B62J45/414 ,  B62J45/423 ,  B62J43/30 ,  H02K7/1861

Abstract: A hub for a human-powered vehicle is provided that comprises a hub axle, a hub body, an electric power generator, and a communication device. The hub body is rotatably mounted on the hub axle about a rotational axis. The electric power generator is provided between the hub axle and the hub body. The electric power generator is configured to generate electric power by relative rotation between hub axle and the hub body. The communication device is located at least partly outside of the hub body. The communication device includes a wireless communicator configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional wireless communicator.

公开(公告)号：US20240336327A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18297013

申请日：2023-04-07

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Nanami MATSUSHITA ,  Kei ASAO ,  Kenji NAKANO ,  Susumu ENDO

IPC: B62M6/85

CPC classification number: B62M6/85

Abstract: A power-supplying system of a human-powered vehicle comprises a first electric power source and electronic controller circuitry. The first electric power source is electrically connectable with a photovoltaic unit to store electricity supplied from the photovoltaic unit. The electronic controller circuitry is electrically connectable with the photovoltaic unit and a second electric power source. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to charge the second electric power source in a first state using electricity which is supplied from the photovoltaic unit without passing through the first electric power source. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to charge the first electric power source in a second state using electricity supplied from the photovoltaic unit instead of charging the second electric power source.

公开(公告)号：US20240336319A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18297014

申请日：2023-04-07

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Kenji NAKANO ,  Kei ASAO ,  Nanami MATSUSHITA ,  Susumu ENDO

IPC: B62J45/00 ,  B62J50/22 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S40/38

CPC classification number: B62J45/00 ,  B62J50/22 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S40/38 ,  H02J2207/20

Abstract: A photovoltaic device of a human-powered vehicle comprises a photovoltaic unit and electronic controller circuitry. The photovoltaic unit includes a light receiving surface. The electronic controller circuitry is electrically connected to the photovoltaic unit. The photovoltaic unit is arranged to overlap at least partially the electronic controller circuitry as viewed in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to the light receiving surface.