公开(公告)号：US20250010932A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18217820

申请日：2023-07-03

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI ,  Takeshi KUROIWA

IPC: B62J1/08

Abstract: A rider-posture changing assembly basically includes a first member, a second member and a state-changing structure. The first member has an actuator receiving part configured to interchangeably receive one of a mechanical actuator and an electric actuator at a time. The mechanical actuator and the electric actuator each has a connecting portion configured to engage with the actuator receiving part. The connecting portions of the mechanical actuator and the electric actuator are similar to each other. The first and second members are relatively movable in a longitudinal direction. The state-changing structure is configured to change the state of the rider-posture changing assembly between a first state and a second state. The first and second members are restricted from moving relative to each other in the first state. The first and second members are relatively movable in the longitudinal direction in the second state.

公开(公告)号：US20230159135A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US17993885

申请日：2022-11-24

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Yuki SAKAGAWA ,  Toyoto SHIRAI ,  Satoshi SHAHANA ,  Hitoshi TAKAYAMA ,  Noor Ashyikkin BINTI MOHD NOOR

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62J43/30

CPC classification number: B62M25/08 ,  B62J43/30 ,  B62M6/40

Abstract: A motorized component of a human-powered vehicle includes an electric actuator and controller circuitry configured to control the electric actuator. At least one of the electric actuator and the controller circuitry is configured to be electrically connected via an electric cable to a remotely located power source configured to supply electricity to an assist drive unit configured to assist pedaling. The motorized component is other than a rear derailleur.

公开(公告)号：US20190300085A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-03

申请号：US15940942

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI ,  Yuki SAKAGAWA ,  Yoshimitsu MIKI

IPC: B62J1/08 ,  C22F1/00 ,  F16B7/10 ,  H01L41/09

Abstract: A telescopic apparatus comprises a first tube, a second tube, a movable member, and an actuator. The second tube is telescopically and movably coupled to the first tube. The movable member is movable relative to the first tube in a telescopic direction. The actuator is configured to be deformable so as to move the movable member relative to the first tube in the telescopic direction. The actuator is provided in at least one of the first tube and the second tube.

公开(公告)号：US20170096185A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US14873160

申请日：2015-10-01

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Nobukatsu HARA ,  Toyoto SHIRAI ,  Yuta KUROKAWA

IPC: B62J1/08

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62M9/122

Abstract: An electrical seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a guide member, a positioning structure, an electrical actuator, and an electrical device. The guide member is disposed between the first cylinder and the second cylinder to slidably guide the second cylinder with respect to the first cylinder. The positioning structure is to adjustably position the second cylinder relative to the first cylinder in a telescopic direction. The electrical actuator is to actuate the positioning structure in accordance with an electrical signal. The electrical device is mounted to the first cylinder. An upper end of the electrical device is disposed above a lower end of the guide member in the telescopic direction in a mounting state where the first cylinder is mounted to a bicycle frame.

公开(公告)号：US20160362153A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14737435

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI

IPC: B62J1/08

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J2001/085

Abstract: A bicycle seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a mounting structure, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion. The second cylinder is configured to be telescopically received in the first cylinder. The mounting structure is attached to a distal end part of the second cylinder. The mounting structure is configured to fixedly mount a bicycle saddle to the distal end part of the second cylinder. The first engagement portion is provided to an outer periphery of the second cylinder. The second engagement portion is configured to engage with the first engagement portion such that a circumferential position of the mounting structure relative to the second cylinder is selectively adjustable.

Abstract translation: 自行车座柱组件包括第一气缸，第二气缸，安装结构，第一接合部分和第二接合部分。 第二气缸构造成可伸缩地容纳在第一气缸中。 安装结构附接到第二气缸的远端部分。 安装结构构造成将自行车鞍座固定地安装到第二气缸的远端部分。 第一接合部设置在第二气缸的外周。 第二接合部构造成与第一接合部接合，使得安装结构相对于第二气缸的圆周位置是可选择的。

公开(公告)号：US20150232142A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14300172

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI

IPC: B62J1/08

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62K19/36 ,  Y10T403/32426

Abstract: A bicycle seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a positioning structure. The second cylinder is configured to be telescopically received in the first cylinder. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first cylinder and the second cylinder. The positioning structure is configured to switch a state of the bicycle seatpost assembly among a first adjustable state and a second adjustable state. In the first adjustable state, a positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is continuously adjustable within a first adjustable position range. In the second adjustable state, the positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is continuously adjustable within a second adjustable position range different from the first adjustable position range.

Abstract translation: 自行车座柱组件包括第一气缸，第二气缸和定位结构。 第二气缸构造成可伸缩地容纳在第一气缸中。 定位结构被配置为相对地定位第一气缸和第二气缸。 定位结构被配置为将自行车座杆组件的状态切换到第一可调节状态和第二可调整状态。 在第一可调节状态下，第一气缸和第二气缸之间的位置关系在第一可调节位置范围内连续可调。 在第二可调节状态下，第一气缸和第二气缸之间的位置关系在与第一可调节位置范围不同的第二可调节位置范围内连续可调。

公开(公告)号：US20230174191A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US17542143

申请日：2021-12-03

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Nobuyoshi FUJII ,  Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Kazuki KOSHIYAMA ,  Toyoto SHIRAI ,  Yusuke HOSOMI

IPC: B62L1/00 ,  F16D65/097 ,  F16D65/00 ,  F16D55/00

CPC classification number: B62L1/005 ,  F16D65/0978 ,  F16D65/0068 ,  F16D2055/0016

Abstract: A brake caliper for a bicycle includes a housing configured to be installed on the bicycle, the bicycle including a disc attached to a wheel of the bicycle. A brake pad is installed within the housing and is configured to move between a braking position and a non-braking position. The braking position is a location within the housing where the brake pad contacts the disc when the housing is installed on the bicycle. The non-braking position is a location within the housing where the brake pad is further from the disc than in the braking position. The caliper also includes a biasing member configured to bias the brake pad in a downstream direction within the housing with the brake pad is in the non-braking position, the downstream direction being parallel to a direction of rotation of the disc when a wheel of the bicycle is rotating to move the bicycle forward.

公开(公告)号：US20160121952A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14529376

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI

IPC: B62J1/08

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J2001/085

Abstract: A bicycle seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a positioning structure. The second cylinder is configured to be telescopically received in the first cylinder. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first cylinder and the second cylinder. The positioning structure includes a receiving member, a first seal member, and a movable member. The first seal member is configured to provide a first gate of a first passageway together with the receiving member. The first seal member includes a spherical surface contactable with the receiving member to close the first gate. The movable member is configured to move the first seal member relative to the receiving member to open the first gate.

Abstract translation: 自行车座柱组件包括第一气缸，第二气缸和定位结构。 第二气缸构造成可伸缩地容纳在第一气缸中。 定位结构被配置为相对地定位第一气缸和第二气缸。 定位结构包括接收构件，第一密封构件和可动构件。 第一密封构件被构造成与接收构件一起提供第一通道的第一门。 第一密封构件包括与接收构件可接触以关闭第一门的球面。 可移动构件被构造成使第一密封构件相对于接收构件移动以打开第一门。

公开(公告)号：US20150239517A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14709420

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI

IPC: B62J1/08

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  Y10T403/32426

Abstract: A bicycle seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a positioning structure, and a an adjusting structure. The second cylinder is configured to be telescopically received in the first cylinder. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first cylinder and the second cylinder and configured to switch a state of the bicycle seatpost assembly among a first adjustable state and a second adjustable state. In the first adjustable state, a positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is adjustable within a first adjustable position range. In the second adjustable state in which the positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is adjustable within a second adjustable position range different from the first adjustable position range. The adjusting structure is configured to adjust at least one of the first adjustable position range and the second adjustable position range.

Abstract translation: 自行车座柱组件包括第一气缸，第二气缸，定位结构和调节结构。 第二气缸构造成可伸缩地容纳在第一气缸中。 定位结构被配置为相对地定位第一气缸和第二气缸并且被配置为将自行车座杆组件的状态切换到第一可调节状态和第二可调节状态。 在第一可调节状态下，第一气缸和第二气缸之间的位置关系在第一可调节位置范围内是可调节的。 在第二可调节状态，其中第一气缸和第二气缸之间的位置关系在与第一可调节位置范围不同的第二可调节位置范围内是可调节的。 调整结构被配置为调整第一可调整位置范围和第二可调整位置范围中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150137478A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14083326

申请日：2013-11-18

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toyoto SHIRAI

IPC: B62K25/08

CPC classification number: B62K25/08

Abstract: A bicycle suspension comprises a cylinder element, a piston element, and a stroke adjustment structure. The cylinder element includes an internal space extending in an axial direction of the cylinder element. The piston element is provided in the internal space to define a first air chamber and a second air chamber in the cylinder element. The second air chamber is opposite to the first air chamber with respect to the piston element. The stroke adjustment structure is configured to adjust a stroke of the bicycle suspension and includes an axially movable member configured to initiate a stroke adjustment of the bicycle suspension. The axially movable member is configured to be entirely disposed in the first air chamber.

Abstract translation: 自行车悬架包括气缸元件，活塞元件和行程调节结构。 气缸体包括在气缸体的轴向方向上延伸的内部空间。 活塞元件设置在内部空间中以在气缸元件中限定第一空气室和第二空气室。 第二空气室相对于活塞元件与第一空气室相对。 行程调节结构被配置为调整自行车悬架的行程并且包括被构造成启动自行车悬架的行程调节的可轴向移动的构件。 可轴向移动的构件被构造成完全设置在第一空气室中。