公开(公告)号：US11807336B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17546124

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Satoshi Shahana ,  Mitsuhiko Kawasaki ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: F16H59/00 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M6/45 ,  F16H61/02 ,  F16H61/00

CPC classification number: B62M25/08 ,  B62M6/45 ,  F16H2059/003 ,  F16H2061/009 ,  F16H2061/0223

Abstract: A human-powered vehicle control device is provided for controlling a human-powered vehicle. The human-powered vehicle control device includes an electronic controller controls a transmission device in accordance with a control state including first and second control states. The electronic controller changes the transmission ratio in accordance with a shifting condition including a reference value related to a traveling state of the human-powered vehicle in the first control state. The electronic controller changes the transmission ratio in accordance with an operation performed on an operation portion in the second control state. The electronic controller changes the shifting condition in accordance with a converging reference value for a case where the human-powered vehicle is in a riding converging state. The electronic controller changes the shifting condition in accordance with the converging reference value for a case where the control state is the second control state.

公开(公告)号：US11554834B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US16525506

申请日：2019-07-29

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toshio Tetsuka ,  Taihei Nishihara ,  Eiji Mishima ,  Takuma Sakai ,  Takafumi Nishino ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/12 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K21/12 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M25/00 ,  B62M6/90 ,  B62K19/36 ,  B62J45/10 ,  B62J45/20

Abstract: An operating system for a human-powered vehicle comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, and a second user interface. The first operating device comprises a first base member and a first operating member. The second operating device comprises a second base member and a second operating member. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input and mounted to the first operating device. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input and mounted to the second operating device. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power.

公开(公告)号：US11407473B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US16525518

申请日：2019-07-29

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toshio Tetsuka ,  Takafumi Nishino ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62M6/45 ,  B62J99/00 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62J45/00

Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an operating member, and an assist operating interface. The base member includes a coupling end, a free end, and a grip portion. The coupling end is configured to be coupled to a handlebar. The free end is opposite to the coupling end. The grip portion is provided between the coupling end and the free end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis. The assist operating interface is configured to receive a first user input indicating that an assist driving unit generates a temporary assist driving force for a limited period corresponding to an operation of the first user input.

公开(公告)号：US11305837B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US15799984

申请日：2017-10-31

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi Komatsu ,  Koji Yuasa ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62M9/12 ,  F16D1/10 ,  F16H55/30 ,  F16H57/00

Abstract: A bicycle rear sprocket assembly comprises at least one sprocket and an internal cavity. The at least one sprocket includes at least ten internal spline teeth configured to engage with a bicycle hub assembly. The at least ten internal spline teeth have an internal-spline major diameter. The internal cavity has a maximum outer diameter larger than the internal-spline major diameter.

公开(公告)号：US11208174B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-28

申请号：US16684466

申请日：2019-11-14

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi Komatsu ,  Takafumi Nishino ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62L3/02 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62J45/00

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from a user. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to the input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. The wireless communicator and the power supply are at least partially overlap with each other when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

公开(公告)号：US10919339B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-16

申请号：US15686173

申请日：2017-08-25

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Koji Yuasa ,  Takafumi Nishino ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B60B27/04 ,  B62M9/121 ,  B60B27/02 ,  F16H57/00 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B62L1/00 ,  B62M9/12

Abstract: A bicycle hub assembly comprises a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support structure, and a brake-rotor support structure. The sprocket support structure includes a first torque-transmitting profile and a first externally-threaded portion. The first torque-transmitting profile is configured to transmit a rotational force between the sprocket support structure and a bicycle sprocket assembly. The first externally-threaded portion is configured to threadedly engage with a first internally-threaded portion of a first lock member. The brake-rotor support structure includes a radially external surface, a radially internal surface, and a second torque-transmitting profile configured to transmit a rotational force between the brake-rotor support structure and a brake rotor. The second torque-transmitting profile is provided on the radially external surface.

公开(公告)号：US10759489B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-01

申请号：US15135481

申请日：2016-04-21

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi Komatsu ,  Takehiko Nakajima ,  Takafumi Nishino

IPC: B62K23/06 ,  B62L3/02

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a brake operating member, an additional operating member, an electrical switch, and a wireless communication unit. The brake operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The additional operating member is movably coupled to the brake operating member. The electrical switch is to provide an electric signal in response to a movement of the additional operating member. The electrical switch is disposed at the additional operating member. The wireless communication unit is connected to the electrical switch to transmit a wireless signal based on the electric signal. The wireless communication unit is disposed at one of the base member and the brake operating member.

公开(公告)号：US11840316B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US16901554

申请日：2020-06-15

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Satoshi Shahana ,  Mitsuhiko Kawasaki ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62M9/04 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62J43/20 ,  B62M6/45 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62K25/04

CPC classification number: B62M9/122 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62M6/45 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62K2025/044

Abstract: To provide a human-powered vehicle control device configured to perform shifting in accordance with situations, a control device is configured to control a transmission of a human-powered vehicle. The control device comprises an electronic controller configured to control the transmission. The electronic controller includes at least one shifting condition for actuating the transmission to shift a transmission ratio. The electronic controller holds the shifting condition that is related with riding-related information of the human-powered vehicle in a case where the human-powered vehicle is in a riding convergence state.

公开(公告)号：US11312442B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16453236

申请日：2019-06-26

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Hayato Shimazu ,  Hitoshi Takayama ,  Satoshi Shahana ,  Takafumi Nishino ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62J45/412 ,  B62M25/08 ,  G05B13/02 ,  B60R16/037 ,  B62J50/21 ,  B62J43/13 ,  B62J43/20 ,  B62J43/30 ,  B62M6/45 ,  B62J45/40

Abstract: A creation device is provided that has at least one processor operatively coupled to non-transitory computer readable storage to execute operations that includes an acquisition part and a creation part. The acquisition part acquires input information concerning traveling of a human-powered vehicle. The creation part uses a learning algorithm to create a learning model that outputs output information concerning control of the components of the human-powered vehicle based on the input information.

公开(公告)号：US11150351B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16255456

申请日：2019-01-23

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Masahiko Fukuda ,  Toshihiko Takahashi ,  Hitoshi Takayama ,  Masahiro Nakakura ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  B62J99/00 ,  B62M6/55 ,  G01S17/58 ,  G01S19/52 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J45/40 ,  B62L1/00 ,  G01P3/00

Abstract: A brake control device includes an electronic controller that executes an ABS control on a rotating body of a human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller executes the ABS control based on a relationship between a first speed and a second speed related to the human-powered vehicle. The first speed includes a speed of the human-powered vehicle based on information of a traveling environment. The second speed includes a speed of the human-powered vehicle based on a rotational speed of the rotating body.