公开(公告)号：US20240251460A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18101262

申请日：2023-01-25

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Akihiro NOZAKI ,  Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Naoki FUJIMOTO ,  Kentaro TANAKA

IPC: H04W76/15 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W76/19

CPC classification number: H04W76/15 ,  H04W52/0274 ,  H04W76/19

Abstract: A bicycle component is basically provided with a communicator and a controller. The communicator is configured to wirelessly receive a pairing trigger signal generated in response to a user trigger input of a trigger input device, and to wirelessly receive a first pairing demand signal generated in response to a first user input of a first input device. The controller is configured to cause the bicycle component to enter a pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal being received by the communicator. The controller is configured to establish wireless communication between the bicycle component and a first remote component that sent the first pairing demand signal in a state where the bicycle component is in the pairing mode.

公开(公告)号：US20240262460A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18409354

申请日：2024-01-10

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Katsuhiro TACHIBANA

IPC: B62M25/08

CPC classification number: B62M25/08

Abstract: A human-powered vehicle component includes an antenna, an amplifier, communicator and an electronic controller. The antenna performs at least one of reception of a predetermined signal from at least one communication device separate from the component and transmission of the predetermined signal to the communication device. The amplifier amplifies the predetermined signal in intensity. The communicator performs at least one of reception of the predetermined signal via the amplifier and transmission of the predetermined signal via the amplifier. The electronic controller controls the amplifier in accordance with an amplification control state that includes a first amplification control state, a second amplification control state in which the amplifier consumes more power than in the first amplification control state, and a third amplification control state in which the amplifier consumes more power than in the second amplification control state.

公开(公告)号：US20220081066A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17017695

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Naoki FUJIMOTO ,  Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Yutaro YAMADA

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62J43/30

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member, a movable member, a motor unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the motor unit to rotate an output shaft of the motor unit at a first maximum voltage during a first shifting operation of the chain in a first shifting direction. The controller is configured to control the motor unit to rotate the output shaft of the motor unit at a second maximum voltage during a second shifting operation of the chain in a second shifting direction. The first maximum voltage is different from the second maximum voltage.

公开(公告)号：US20240262461A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18409389

申请日：2024-01-10

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Tomoki KOIDE

IPC: B62M25/08

CPC classification number: B62M25/08

Abstract: A human-powered vehicle component includes a communicator and an electronic controller. The communicator is configured to receive a first signal transmitted from at least one transmitter that is separate from the component. The electronic controller is configured to control the communicator in accordance with a communicator control state. The communicator control state includes a first communicator control state, a second communicator control state in which power consumption of the communicator is greater than power consumption of the communicator in the first communicator control state, and a third communicator control state in which power consumption of the communicator is greater than the power consumption of the communicator in the second communicator control state. In a case where the communicator control state is the second communicator control state, the electronic controller is configured to switch the communicator control state to the third communicator control state in accordance with the first signal.

公开(公告)号：US20220063754A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：US16950829

申请日：2020-11-17

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Takaya MASUDA ,  Fumihide NUMATA ,  Yoshiyuki KASAI ,  Tomohiro TAKIMOTO ,  Nobuhiro KURE ,  Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Hiroshi TSUDA ,  Yasuyuki KOMADA ,  Shun KAKEHASHI ,  Yuichiro HIDAKA

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  G05G1/04

Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an operating member, an accommodating structure, and a second electric power source. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The accommodating structure is configured to accommodate a first electric power source. The second electric power source is electrically connected so as to supply electricity to a wireless communicator. The second electric power source is separate from the first electric power source.

公开(公告)号：US20240391550A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18324101

申请日：2023-05-25

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Akihiro NOZAKI ,  Tomoki KOIDE

IPC: B62J45/00 ,  B62J45/413 ,  B62J45/414 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M25/08 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: An electric device of a human-powered vehicle comprises a communicator and an electronic controller. The communicator is configured to communicate with an additional communicator in accordance with a communication mode. The electronic controller is configured to execute a first control to change the communication mode in a case where a first condition that an output of an output unit is greater than or equal to a first threshold is met. The electronic controller is configured to execute a second control different from the first control in a case where a second condition that the output of the output unit is greater than or equal to a second threshold is met, the second threshold being different from the first threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20240246629A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18413403

申请日：2024-01-16

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Akihiro NOZAKI ,  Tomohiro TAKIMOTO ,  Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Naoki FUJIMOTO ,  Kentaro TANAKA

IPC: B62J45/20 ,  B62J50/21 ,  B62J50/22 ,  B62M25/08

CPC classification number: B62J45/20 ,  B62J50/22 ,  B62J50/225 ,  B62M25/08

Abstract: A bicycle component is basically provided with a wireless communication circuit, a user interface and a controller. The wireless communication circuit is configured to wirelessly communicate with a first additional bicycle component in a first pairing state where a first pairing between the bicycle component and the first additional bicycle component is established. The user interface is configured to accept a user input. The controller is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the user interface. The controller is configured to perform a reset operation to reset the first pairing in response to the user input being provided to the user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20230086185A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-23

申请号：US17993837

申请日：2022-11-23

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Naoki FUJIMOTO ,  Katsuhiro TACHIBANA ,  Yutaro YAMADA

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62J43/30

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member, a movable member, a motor unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the motor unit to rotate an output shaft of the motor unit at a first maximum voltage during a first shifting operation of the chain in a first shifting direction. The controller is configured to control the motor unit to rotate the output shaft of the motor unit at a second maximum voltage during a second shifting operation of the chain in a second shifting direction. The first maximum voltage is different from the second maximum voltage. The bicycle derailleur is configured to receive electricity from an electric power source configured to supply electricity to an assist driving unit.