公开(公告)号：US20230348018A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18115345

申请日：2023-02-28

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Takafumi NISHINO ,  Satoshi IDOGAKI

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/125 ,  B62M9/1242 ,  B62M25/08

CPC classification number: B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/125 ,  B62M9/1242 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M2009/12406

Abstract: A derailleur basically includes a base member, a movable member and a linkage assembly. The base member includes a first base member connecting section and a second base member connecting section. The movable member includes a first movable member connecting section and a second movable member connecting section. The linkage assembly includes an inner link member and an outer link member. The outer link is pivotally coupled to the second base member connecting section about a third pivot axis. The outer link is pivotally coupled to the second movable member connecting section about a fourth pivot axis. The outer link member has a power source receiving part that is configured to be arranged such that the power source receiving part traverses a reference line extending between the third pivot axis and the fourth pivot axis.

公开(公告)号：US20200148300A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16741758

申请日：2020-01-14

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi KOMATSU ,  Takafumi NISHINO ,  Yuta KUROKAWA

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62M9/132

Abstract: A bicycle electric suspension comprises a first tube, a second tube, a positioning structure, an electric positioning actuator, and a telescopic controller. The first tube has a center axis. The second tube is telescopically received in the first tube. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first tube and the second tube in a telescopic direction extending along the center axis of the first tube. The electric positioning actuator is configured to actuate the positioning structure. The telescopic controller has a pairing signal transmission mode in which the telescopic controller transmits a pairing signal to a bicycle electric device.

公开(公告)号：US20190234435A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US15882973

申请日：2018-01-29

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Masahiro NAKAKURA ,  Atsushi YAMAZAKI ,  Takafumi NISHINO

IPC: F15B21/04 ,  F16D65/18 ,  F16D65/28 ,  B62L3/02 ,  F16D55/226 ,  F15B15/14 ,  F16D125/16

Abstract: A hydraulic device comprises a hydraulic structure and a release member. The hydraulic structure includes an interior space in which a fluid is to be filled. The release member is attached to the hydraulic structure so as to be exposed to the interior space and an atmosphere. The release member is configured to release air from the interior space toward the atmosphere in accordance with an internal pressure of the interior space.

公开(公告)号：US20190185093A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16189874

申请日：2018-11-13

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Takafumi NISHINO

IPC: B62J6/00 ,  B62J3/00

CPC classification number: B62J6/003 ,  B62J3/00 ,  B62J2099/0033

Abstract: A notification system notifies brake-related information related to braking of a rotation body of a human-powered vehicle. The notification system includes a notification unit that includes a notification device configured to notify a user of the brake-related information. The notification device is provided on at least one of a brake device braking the rotation body, an operation device operating the brake device, and a display device.

公开(公告)号：US20180257736A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15453830

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi KOMATSU ,  Takafumi NISHINO ,  Yuta KUROKAWA

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  B62K3/06 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62J99/00

CPC classification number: B62K23/02 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62J2099/002 ,  B62J2099/004 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62K25/28 ,  B62K2025/045 ,  B62K2025/047 ,  B62K2208/00 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/132 ,  B62M25/08

Abstract: A bicycle electric device comprises an electric actuator, a controller, and a switch. The electric actuator is configured to be operated in response to an operation of a bicycle electric operating device. The controller has a pairing mode in which the controller receives identification information of at least one electric telescopic apparatus. The switch is electrically connected to the controller to set the controller to the pairing mode based on a user input received by the switch.

公开(公告)号：US20180086413A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15706110

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Atsushi KOMATSU ,  Takehiko NAKAJIMA ,  Takafumi NISHINO

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

CPC classification number: B62K23/06 ,  B62L3/023 ,  B62M25/08

Abstract: A bicycle operation device is provided that allows for easy operation of operation units. The bicycle operation device includes a clamp, a first operation unit and a second operation unit. The clamp is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The first operation unit including an operation lever, and is coupled to the clamp. The second operation unit includes an electric switch and is attached to the clamp.

公开(公告)号：US20180057105A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15248242

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi KOMATSU ,  Takafumi NISHINO ,  Takehiko NAKAJIMA

IPC: B62L3/02 ,  F15B7/08 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/06

CPC classification number: B62L3/023 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62M25/08 ,  F15B7/08

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, 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 wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to an input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. The hydraulic unit at least partly overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis.

公开(公告)号：US20180057103A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15247952

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Atsushi KOMATSU ,  Takafumi NISHINO ,  Takehiko NAKAJIMA

IPC: B62L3/02 ,  F15B7/08 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/06

CPC classification number: B62L3/023 ,  B62J2099/004 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62M25/08

Abstract: A base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. An operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate a bicycle component in response to an operation of the operating member. An electrical switch is to be activated by an input operation from a user. A wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to the input operation. A power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. At least part of the hydraulic unit is disposed below at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply in a mounting state of the bicycle operating device.

公开(公告)号：US20170305489A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15135475

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 base 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 brake operating member. The wireless communication unit is connected to the electrical switch to transmit a wireless signal based on the electric signal.

公开(公告)号：US20170101160A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US14879103

申请日：2015-10-09

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Takafumi NISHINO

IPC: B62M9/132

CPC classification number: B62M9/132 ,  B62M9/135 ,  B62M2025/006

Abstract: An electric front derailleur for a bicycle. The derailleur includes a chain guide, a linkage assembly movably connected to the chain guide, and an electrical actuation unit operatively coupled to the linkage assembly to move the chain guide with respect to the electrical actuation unit. The electrical actuation unit includes a mounting portion configured to be attached to a bicycle frame. The mounting portion is secured to the electrical actuation unit. The mounting portion permits the position of the electric front derailleur to be adjusted with respect to the bicycle frame.