CN104512524A - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A bicycle operating device comprises a mounting clamp and an adapter member. The mounting clamp is configured to be mounted to a bicycle tube member and comprises a first radius portion, a second radius portion, and a clamp opening. The first radius portion defines a first inner radius. The second radius portion defines a second inner radius different from the first inner radius. The bicycle tube member is to extend through the clamp opening. The clamp opening is defined by the first radius portion and the second radius portion. The adapter member is configured to be provided between the second radius portion and the bicycle tube member in a state where the mounting clamp is mounted to the bicycle tube member.
Description
The cross reference of related application
The application is the divisional application of U.S. Patent application No.14/047987 (applying date is on October 7th, 2013).The full content of this application is attached in the application, as a reference.
Technical field
The present invention relates to bicycle operating device.
Background technology
Become the entertainment form and transportation mode that become more and more popular by bike.And, become popular sparetime and professional competitive sport by bike.No matter bicycle use is in amusement, transport or sports, and bicycle trade is improving the various parts of bicycle always.Bicycle is typically provided with the bicycle operating device for operating bicycle assembly parts.Bicycle operating device generally includes the operating unit that will be operated by rider, for operating bicycle assembly parts.Bicycle operating device has such structure, and wherein, the position of bicycle operating device can regulate relative to base element, and bicycle operating device is arranged in this base element.This makes the operating unit of bicycle operating device can be arranged in optimum position place for rider.
Summary of the invention
According to a first aspect of the invention, bicycle operating device comprises mounting clamp and adapter element.Mounting clamp is mounted on bicycle tube parts, and comprises the first radius part, the second radius part and folder opening.First radius part determines the first inner radial.Second radius part determines second inner radial different from the first inner radial.Bicycle tube parts extend through folder opening.Folder opening is determined by the first radius part and the second radius part.Adapter element to be arranged in the state that mounting clamp is installed on bicycle tube parts between the second radius part and bicycle tube parts.
According to a second aspect of the invention, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of first aspect, namely adapter element comprises connecting bridge, and this connecting bridge extends along the circumferencial direction of the second radius part.
According to a third aspect of the invention we, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of second aspect, namely connecting bridge has semi-cylindrical shape.
According to a forth aspect of the invention, bicycle operating device according to first aspect also comprises limiting structure, this limiting structure is arranged in the second radius part, and be arranged to be limited between this second radius part and adapter element, at least along the relative motion of the circumferencial direction of the second radius part.
According to a fifth aspect of the invention, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of fourth aspect, namely the second radius is divided and is comprised inner peripheral surface, and this inner peripheral surface determines the second inner radial.Limiting structure comprises limiting part, and this limiting part is arranged in the inner peripheral surface of the second radius part, and is arranged to be limited between the second radius part and adapter element, at least along the circumferential direction relative motion.
According to a sixth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the 5th aspect is arranged to like this, and namely limiting part comprises recess, and this recess is arranged in the inner peripheral surface of the second radius part.Adapter element comprises connecting bridge and projection.Connecting bridge along the circumferential direction extends.Projection is radially outward protruded from connecting bridge, and is arranged to be arranged in this recess.
According to a seventh aspect of the invention, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of fourth aspect, namely limiting structure is arranged to be limited between the second radius part and adapter element, in axial direction relative motion, and this axial direction is determined along longitudinal center's axis of bicycle tube parts.
According to an eighth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to first aspect also comprises operating unit, and this operating unit is arranged to operate bicycle assembly parts.Mounting clamp is arranged so that operating unit is connected releasedly with bicycle tube parts.Second radius proportion by subtraction first radius part is closer to operating unit.
According to a ninth aspect of the invention, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of eighth aspect, under the state be namely arranged between the second radius part and bicycle tube parts at adapter element, adapter element than the first radius part closer to operating unit.
According to the tenth aspect of the invention, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of eighth aspect, namely the second inner radial is greater than the first inner radial.
According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to eighth aspect also comprises additional operating unit, and this additional operating unit is arranged to operate other bicycle assembly parts.Additional operating unit comprises Part I.Adapter element comprises Part II, and this Part II is arranged to be connected with Part I.
According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, bicycle operating device according to the 11 aspect also comprises location structure, and this location structure is arranged so that Part I is located with along the second direction adjustable ground different from this first direction along first direction relative to Part II.
According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to the 12 aspect is arranged to like this, and namely location structure comprises abutment member and fixed parts.Abutment member is arranged to relative with Part I relative to Part II.Fixed parts is arranged through Part II to be clipped between Part I and abutment member and Part II is fixed relative to Part I.
According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, be arranged to like this according to the bicycle operating device of first aspect, under the state be namely arranged between the second radius part and bicycle tube parts at adapter element, adapter element protrudes from mounting clamp.
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When in conjunction with the drawings with reference to below detailed description understand of the present invention better time, will be easy to more completely to understand the present invention and its is a lot of with advantage, in accompanying drawing:
Fig. 1 is the transparent view of the bicycle operating device according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 2 is the decomposition diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is the operating unit of the bicycle operating device shown in Fig. 1 and the transparent view of adapter element;
Fig. 4 is the operating unit of the bicycle operating device shown in Fig. 1 and the transparent view of adapter element;
Fig. 5 is the decomposition diagram of the operating unit of the bicycle operating device shown in Fig. 1, adapter element and location structure;
Fig. 6 is the decomposition diagram of the operating unit of the bicycle operating device shown in Fig. 1, adapter element and location structure;
Fig. 7 is the decomposition diagram of the Part I of the operating unit shown in Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 is the part sectional view of operating unit along the line VIII-VIII in Fig. 4;
Fig. 9 is the part sectional view of operating unit along the line IX-IX in Fig. 3;
Figure 10 is the birds-eye view of the operating unit shown in Fig. 3;
Figure 11 is the decomposition diagram of the bicycle operating device according to the second embodiment;
Figure 12 is the operating unit of the bicycle operating device shown in Figure 11 and the transparent view of adapter element; And
Figure 13 is the decomposition diagram of the operating unit shown in Figure 12 and adapter element.
Detailed description of the invention
Introduce embodiment below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in whole accompanying drawing, same reference numerals represents corresponding or identical element.
First embodiment
First with reference to Fig. 1 and 2, be arranged to be attached on the bicycle tube parts H of bicycle, for operating bicycle assembly parts according to the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment.In the embodiment shown, bicycle operating device 10 is arranged to operation bicycle shift part B 1, such as change-speed box or inner teeth wheel hub.Bicycle operating device 10 is also arranged to operation bicycle brake part B 2, such as bicycle flange brake gear or bicycle disk brake device.Bicycle tube parts H is such as the bicycle handle with tubular in shape.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that bicycle operating device 10 can be arranged to be attached at (except bicycle handle) on the tubular member of bicycle rack.Bicycle operating device 10 is the right side bicycle operating devices being arranged to operate with the right hand of rider.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that the structure of bicycle operating device 10 can be used in left side bicycle operating device.
In this application, direction term "front", "rear" below, " forward ", " backward ", "left", "right", " transverse direction ", " upwards " and " downwards " and arbitrarily other similar direction term such as refer to these directions determined when in the face of bicycle tube parts H according to the rider be sitting on the saddle (not shown) of bicycle.Therefore, these terms are should explain relative to the bicycle used on a horizontal surface at vertical ride position for illustration of during bicycle operating device 10.
As shown in figs. 1 and 2, bicycle operating device 10 comprises operating unit 14, additional operating unit 12, installing component 16 and location structure 18.Additional operating unit 12 is arranged to operate additional bicycle assembly parts, such as bicycle shift part B 1.In the embodiment shown, additional operating unit 12 comprises variable speed operation unit, and this variable speed operation unit is arranged to operation bicycle shift part B 1.Additional operating unit 12 is operated with bicycle shift part B 1 by operation cable B11 and is connected, and this operation cable B11 such as Bowden cable, it comprises the inner wire be received in slidably in shell substantially.Bicycle shift part B 1 is common bicycle speed-varying unit or inner driving device, and it is arranged to the speed changing bicycle driving group (not shown).Therefore, bicycle shift part B 1 will not shown here or introduction.But, bicycle art technical personnel by this specification sheets it should be known that additional operating unit 12 can when needed and/or suitable time for operating the bicycle assembly parts (such as suspension gear) of other type.And additional operating unit 12 can be operated with bicycle shift part B 1 by cable or use wireless technology and be connected.In such embodiments, additional operating unit 12 comprises electric controller, and bicycle shift part B 1 comprises actuator, and this actuator is arranged to such as be controlled by the electric controller of additional operating unit 12.
Operating unit 14 is arranged to operate bicycle assembly parts, such as cycle brake part B 2, and is arranged to be attached on installing component 16.In the embodiment shown, operating unit 14 comprises brake service unit, and this brake service unit is arranged to operation cycle brake part B 2.Operating unit 14 comprises main body 14a and brake operating lever 14b.Brake operating lever 14b is arranged to can relative to main body 14a pivotable.Main body 14a has master cylinder and piston, so that the pivoting action responding brake operating lever 14b is to produce hydraulic pressure.Operating unit 14 is operated with cycle brake part B 2 by hydraulic hose B21 and is connected.Although operating unit 14 is hydraulic brake operating units, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that operating unit 14 can be the brake service unit of other type.Because operating unit 14 comprises known structure, therefore will not introduced them in detail here.And cycle brake part B 2 is parts of ordinary bicycle drive system.Therefore, cycle brake part B 2 will here not describe in detail.But, bicycle art technical personnel by this specification sheets it should be known that operating unit 14 can when needed and/or suitable time for operating the bicycle assembly parts (such as suspension gear) of other type.Additional operating unit 12 and operating unit 14 are arranged through installing component 16 to be attached on bicycle tube parts H.
As shown in Figure 2, installing component 16 is mounted on bicycle tube parts H, and comprises mounting clamp 20 and adapter element 22.That is, bicycle operating device 10 comprises mounting clamp 20.Mounting clamp 20 is mounted on bicycle tube parts H.Mounting clamp 20 is arranged to clamping bicycle tube parts H.Mounting clamp 20 comprises folder opening 20a, and bicycle tube parts H extends through this folder opening 20a.Mounting clamp 20 is arranged so that operating unit 14 is connected with bicycle tube parts H.In the embodiment shown, mounting clamp 20 is arranged integratedly with the main body 14a of operating unit 14.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that mounting clamp 20 can be the parts be separated with operating unit 14.Mounting clamp 20 is arranged so that operating unit 14 is connected releasedly with bicycle tube parts H.Mounting clamp 20 is arranged to be tightened by grip bolt 21, is provided for operating unit 14 and is connected releasedly with bicycle tube parts H.In the embodiment shown, mounting clamp 20 is integrally provided as single integral piece parts.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that mounting clamp 20 can comprise parts separately.
Mounting clamp 20 comprises the first radius part 20b and the second radius part 20c.First radius part 20b determines the first inner radial.Second radius part 20c determines second inner radial different from the first inner radial.In the embodiment shown, the second inner radial is greater than the first inner radial.Mounting clamp 20 has the elongation diameter parts in folder opening 20a, as the second radius part 20c.Folder opening 20a is determined by the first radius part 20b and the second radius part 20c.Second radius part 20c comprises the inner peripheral surface 20d determining the second inner radial.In the embodiment shown, the second radius part 20c than the first radius part 20b closer to operating unit 14.
As shown in Figure 2, adapter element 22 is arranged to be attached on mounting clamp 20.As shown in fig. 1, adapter element 22 is arranged between the second radius part 20c and bicycle tube parts H under being arranged in the state that mounting clamp 20 is installed on bicycle tube parts H.In the state that adapter element 22 is arranged between the second radius part 20c and bicycle tube parts H, adapter element 22 to the first radius part 20b is closer to operating unit 14.In the state that adapter element 22 is arranged between the second radius part 20c and bicycle tube parts H, adapter element 22 protrudes from mounting clamp 20.
As shown in Figure 2, adapter element 22 comprises connecting bridge 22a, and this connecting bridge 22a is arranged to removably be arranged in folder opening 20a.Connecting bridge 22a extends along the circumferencial direction D2 of the second radius part 20c.Connecting bridge 22a has semi-cylindrical shape.Mounting clamp 20 and connecting bridge 22a determine barrel portion, and bicycle tube parts H extends through this barrel portion.As shown in fig. 1, connecting bridge 22a is arranged in the second radius part 20c (elongation diameter parts) place, thus under the state of being tightened by grip bolt 21 at mounting clamp 20, connecting bridge 22a clamps bicycle tube parts H together with mounting clamp 20.
Bicycle operating device 10 also comprises the limiting structure 23 be arranged on the second radius part 20c.Limiting structure 23 be arranged to be limited between the second radius part 20c and adapter element 22, at least along the relative motion of the circumferencial direction D2 of the second radius part 20c.In the embodiment shown, limiting structure 23 is arranged to be limited in relative motion between the second radius part 20c and adapter element 22, in axial direction D1, and this axial direction D1 limits along the longitudinal center axis X of bicycle tube parts H.
Limiting structure 23 comprises the limiting part 23a on the inner peripheral surface 20d being arranged at the second radius part 20c.Limiting part 23a is arranged to be limited in relative motion between the second radius part 20c and adapter element 22, at least along the circumferential direction D2.Such as, limiting part 23a comprises recess, and this recess is arranged on the inner peripheral surface 20d of the second radius part 20c.
As shown in Figure 3, adapter element 22 comprises the protruding 22b radially outward protruded from connecting bridge 22a.Protruding 22b is arranged to be provided in recess (limiting part 23a) (Fig. 2), and this recess is arranged at the second radius part 20c (elongation diameter parts) place of mounting clamp 20.Under the state that connecting bridge 22a is clipped between mounting clamp 20 and bicycle tube parts H, protruding 22b and limiting part 23a (recess) prevents adapter element 22 from moving relative to mounting clamp 20.That is, adapter element 22 be arranged to relative to operating unit 14 and mounting clamp 20 static.
With reference to Fig. 1 and 2, bicycle operating device 10 is arranged so that the position of additional operating unit 12 can regulate along first direction (axial direction D1) and second direction (circumferencial direction D2) relative to operating unit 14, mounting clamp 20 and adapter element 22.In this application, the axial direction D1 of bicycle tube parts H is also referred to as first direction D1, and circumferencial direction D2 is also referred to as second direction D2.Additional operating unit 12 is arranged through location structure 18 and is connected with adapter element 22, can regulate to make the position of additional operating unit 12 relative to operating unit 14, mounting clamp 20 and adapter element 22 along first direction D1 and second direction D2.In the embodiment shown, first direction D1 is parallel to the axial direction of bicycle tube parts H.Bicycle tube parts H has longitudinal center axis X.First direction D1 (i.e. the axial direction of bicycle tube parts H) longitudinally central axis X determines.Bicycle tube parts H extends along first direction D1.Second direction D2 is different from first direction D1.In the embodiment shown, second direction D2 is parallel to the circumferencial direction of bicycle tube parts H.Second direction D2 determines around the longitudinal center axis X of bicycle tube parts H.
As shown in Figures 3 and 4, additional operating unit 12 comprises housing 24, Part I 26, first operating unit 28 and the second operating unit 30.Housing 24 comprises the first housing parts 32 and the second housing parts 34.In the embodiment shown, the first housing parts 32 is upper body, and the second housing parts 34 is arranged in the lower case below the first housing parts 32.First housing parts 32 and the second housing parts 34 determine inner space, and cable operating mechanism (will introduce below) is arranged in this inner space.Part I 26 is arranged on housing 24, and protrudes from housing 24.In the embodiment shown, Part I 26 is arranged on the first housing parts 32, and protrudes from the first housing parts 32.First operating unit 28 is arranged to can relative to housing 24 pivotable.Second operating unit 30 is arranged to can relative to housing 24 pivotable.First operating unit 28 and the second operating unit 30 are arranged to be operated so that speed change by rider.
As shown in figs. 1 and 2, installing component 16 comprises Part II 36.As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in the embodiment shown, Part II 36 is arranged on adapter element 22.Namely adapter element 22 comprises Part II 36.Adapter element 22 and Part II 36 are manufactured by material that is hard and/or rigidity, such as resin material or metallic material.In the embodiment shown, adapter element 22 is the parts be separated with mounting clamp 20.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that adapter element 22 can be provided as one, as single integral piece parts with mounting clamp 20.That is, installing component 16 can integrally be provided as single integral piece parts.Part II 36 can integrally be provided as single integral piece parts with mounting clamp 20.As shown in fig. 1, Part II 36 stretches out from connecting bridge 22a, to protrude from folder opening 20a.Under the state that mounting clamp 20 makes adapter element 22 be connected with bicycle tube parts H, Part II 36 protrudes along bicycle tube parts H from folder opening 20a.
As shown in Figures 3 and 4, Part II 36 is arranged to be connected with the Part I 26 of additional operating unit 12.More particularly, Part II 36 is arranged through location structure 18 and is connected with Part I 26, thus the position of additional operating unit 12 can regulate along first direction D1 and second direction D2 relative to operating unit 14 and mounting clamp 20.
As shown in Figures 5 and 6, location structure 18 is arranged so that Part I 26 is located along first direction D1 and second direction D2 relative to Part II 36 adjustable ground.Location structure 18 comprises abutment member 38, fixed parts 40 and pad 42.Abutment member 38 is arranged to relative with Part I 26 relative to Part II 36.Fixed parts 40 is arranged through and is clipped between Part I 26 and abutment member 38 by Part II 36 and Part II 36 is fixed relative to Part I 26.Pad 42 is arranged between Part I 26 and fixed parts 40.
As shown in Figures 5 and 6, Part I 26 has: the first elongated hole 26a, and this first elongated hole 26a extends along first direction D1; And the first recess 26b, the first elongated hole 26a is arranged at this first recess 26b place.Part II 36 has the second elongated hole 36a, and this second elongated hole 36a extends along second direction D2.First elongated hole 26a and the second elongated hole 36a is through hole, and fixed parts 40 extends through this through hole.As shown in Figures 5 and 6, Part I 26 has the first slidingsurface 26c extended along the first and second direction D1 and D2.Part II 36 has the second slidingsurface 36b extended along the first and second direction D1 and D2.First and second slidingsurface 26c and 36b have along respective curved shape second direction D2, respect to one another, thus the first and second slidingsurface 26c with 36b contact mutually slidably.
As shown in Figure 7, Part I 26 comprises projection 44 and support unit 46.Projection 44 protrudes from the first housing parts 32.In the embodiment shown, projection 44 and the first housing parts 32 are provided as one.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that projection 44 can be the parts be separated with the first housing parts 32.Projection 44 and the first housing parts 32 are manufactured by material that is hard and/or rigidity, such as resin material or metallic material.
As shown in Figure 7, the first elongated hole 26a is arranged on support unit 46.Support unit 46 is manufactured by material that is hard and/or rigidity, such as resin material or metallic material.Support unit 46 is the parts be separated with projection 44.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that support unit 46 can be provided as one, as single integral piece parts with projection 44.
As shown in Figure 7, support unit 46 comprises the first supporting part 46a and the second supporting part 46b.First elongated hole 26a is arranged on the first supporting part 46a.First housing parts 32 comprises the slit 32a extended along first direction D1.First supporting part 46a is disposed through slit 32a and extends, outside to make the first elongated hole 26a be arranged at the first housing parts 32.Projection 44 has the 3rd elongated hole 44a extended along first direction D1.3rd elongated hole 44a and the first supporting part 46a provides the first recess 26b (Fig. 5) extended along first direction D1.
As shown in Figure 5, Part II 36 has the second recess 36c, and the second elongated hole 36a is arranged at this second recess 36c place.Second recess 36c extends along second direction D2.More particularly, Part II 36 comprises base segments 36d, the first wall portion 36e, the second wall portion 36f and the 3rd wall portion 36g.Base segments 36d has the curved shape along second direction D2.Second elongated hole 36a is arranged on base segments 36d.Base segments 36d comprises abutment surface 36h, and this abutment surface 36h is arranged to and abutment member 38 moving contact.
As shown in Figure 5, the first wall portion 36e is arranged on base segments 36d, and protrudes from base segments 36d.First wall portion 36e extends along second direction D2.Second wall portion 36f is arranged on base segments 36d, and protrudes from base segments 36d.Second wall portion 36f extends along second direction D2.Second wall portion 36f and the first wall portion 36e is spaced apart along first direction D1.Abutment member 38 is arranged between the first wall portion 36e and the second wall portion 36f along first direction D1.3rd wall portion 36g is arranged on base segments 36d, and protrudes from base segments 36d.3rd wall portion 36g makes the upper end of the first wall portion 36e be connected with the upper end of the second wall portion 36f.Base segments 36d, the first wall portion 36e, the second wall portion 36f and the 3rd wall portion 36g determine the second recess 36c.
As shown in Figures 5 and 6, fixed parts 40 is disposed through the first elongated hole 26a of Part I 26, can move to make Part I 26 relative to fixed parts 40 along first direction D1.And fixed parts 40 is disposed through the second elongated hole 36a of Part II 36, can move along second direction D2 relative to fixed parts 40 to make Part II 36.Fixed parts 40 has head portion 40a and bar part 40b.Bar part 40b stretches out from head portion 40a, and has at least one threaded portion.In this embodiment, bar part 40b comprises the first threaded portion 40c, the second threaded portion 40d and centre portion 40e.Centre portion 40e is arranged between the first threaded portion 40c and the second threaded portion 40d.
As shown in Figure 5, abutment member 38 has tapped bore 38a, and bar part 40b is threaded io in this tapped bore 38a.More particularly, abutment member 38 comprises bearing part 38b, insertion portion 38c and additional holes 38d.Although abutment member 38 is provided as one, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that abutment member 38b can be the parts be separated with insertion portion 38c.In the embodiment shown, abutment member by material manufacture that is hard and/or rigidity, such as resin material or metallic material.Bearing part 38b is arranged to against Part II 36.More particularly, bearing part 38b is arranged in the second recess 36c place, so as with the abutment surface 36h moving contact of Part II 36.Insertion portion 38c protrudes from bearing part 38b.Insertion portion 38c is arranged in insertion first recess 26b.First recess 26b and insertion portion 38c is arranged so that abutment member 38 is located (except first direction D1) relative to Part I 26.And insertion portion 38c is arranged in insertion second elongated hole 36a.Second elongated hole 36a and insertion portion 38c is arranged so that abutment member 38 is located (except second direction D2) relative to Part II 36.In other words, Part I 26 and abutment member 38 are arranged to substantially prevent relative motion between which (except first direction D1).Part II 36 and abutment member 38 are arranged to substantially prevent relative motion between them (except second direction D2).
As shown in figs, under the state that fixed parts 40 is tightened, the insertion portion 38c of abutment member 38 is arranged in the first recess 26b (the 3rd elongated hole 44a) and the second elongated hole 36a.Space S 1 (Fig. 9) is arranged between insertion portion 38c and the first recess 26b of Part I 26, to obtain the relative controllability along first direction D1 between abutment member 38 and Part I 26.Space S 2 (Fig. 8) is arranged between insertion portion 38c and the second elongated hole 36a of Part II 36, to obtain the relative controllability along second direction D2 between abutment member 38 and Part II 26.
As shown in Figure 8, additional holes 38d aligns with tapped bore 38a, and has the internal diameter larger than the internal diameter of tapped bore 38a.Under the state that Part II 36 is connected with Part I 26 by fixed parts 40, fixed parts 40 extends through tapped bore 38a and additional holes 38d.More particularly, the second threaded portion 40d is threaded io in tapped bore 38a under Part II 36 state fixing relative to Part I 26.
As shown in Figure 8, the first threaded portion 40c has the first diameter L11.First diameter L11 is the maximum outside diameter of the first threaded portion 40c.Second threaded portion 40d has Second bobbin diameter L12, and this Second bobbin diameter L12 equals the first diameter L11.Second bobbin diameter L12 is the maximum outside diameter of the second threaded portion 40d.Second threaded portion 40d is arranged between the first threaded portion 40c and head portion 40a.Centre portion 40e has the 3rd diameter L13, and the 3rd diameter L13 is less than the first diameter L11 and Second bobbin diameter L12.3rd diameter L13 is the maximum outside diameter of centre portion 40e.In the embodiment shown, centre portion 40e does not have screw thread.In the embodiment shown, the length L16 of the centre portion 40e of fixed parts 40 equals the length L17 of the tapped bore 38a of abutment member 38 substantially.
As shown in Figure 8, fixed parts 40 comprises the larger diameter part 40f between the second threaded portion 40d being arranged at head portion 40a and bar part 40b.Larger diameter part 40f has the 4th diameter L14.Head portion 40a has the 5th diameter L15.4th diameter L14 is greater than the first diameter L11, Second bobbin diameter L12 and the 3rd diameter L13.5th diameter L15 is greater than the 4th diameter L14.Larger diameter part 40f is arranged to be guided by Part I 26.More particularly, larger diameter part 40f is arranged in the first elongated hole 26a, and is arranged to the inner circumferential moving contact with the first elongated hole 26a.
As shown in Figure 8, pad 42 is arranged between head portion 40a and Part I 26.In the embodiment shown, under the state that Part II 36 is fixing relative to Part I 26, pad 42 is clipped between the first supporting part 46a of the support unit 46 of head portion 40a and Part I 26.Under the state that Part II 36 is fixing relative to Part I 26, pad 42 and the first supporting part 46a are clipped between the projection 44 of head portion 40a and Part I 26.Pad 42 can when needed and/or suitable time omit.
As shown in Figure 9, the insertion portion 38c of bearing part 38 is arranged in the second elongated hole 36a and the 3rd elongated hole 44a.The bearing part 38b of abutment member 38 is arranged to be arranged in the second recess 36c, and is arranged to and abutment surface 36h moving contact.Bearing part 38b has the first length L21 along first direction D1, and this first length L21 is longer than the second length L22 of the second elongated hole 36a.Insertion portion 38c is arranged to and the second elongated hole 36a moving contact.Along first direction D1, the first length L21 of bearing part 38b is less than the distance L23 between the first wall portion 36e and the second wall portion 36f.
As shown in figs, under the state that the fixed parts 40 of location structure 18 is tightened, pad 42, Part I 26 (i.e. projection 44 and support unit 46) and Part II 36 are clipped between the head portion 44a of the fixed parts 40 and bearing part 38b of abutment member 38.This makes Part I 26 and additional operating unit 12 fix relative to adapter element 22, mounting clamp 20 and operating unit 14.Under the state that fixed parts 40 unclamps, Part I 26 and additional operating unit 12 can move along first direction D1 and second direction D2 relative to adapter element 22, mounting clamp 20 and operating unit 14.Therefore, location structure 18 makes the position of additional operating unit 12 can locate along first direction D1 and second direction D2 adjustable ground relative to operating unit 14.This makes additional operating unit 12 can be positioned at optimum position for rider.
As shown in Figure 10, the first operating unit 28 of additional operating unit 12 to be arranged between the first dead position P11 and the first operating position P12 and pivotable between the first dead position P11 and the second operating position P13.First operating unit 28 is arranged in the first operating unit 28 and is back to the first dead position P11 from the first operating position P12 after the first dead position P11 is operated to the first operating position P12.First operating unit 28 is also arranged in the first operating unit 28 and is back to the first dead position P11 from the second operating position P13 after the first dead position P11 is operated to the second operating position P13.That is, the first operating unit 28 is the binary pair joysticks being biased toward the first dead position P11 relative to housing 24.Such as, the first operating unit 28 is biased toward the first dead position P11 by the first return spring (not shown) relative to housing 24.
As shown in Figure 10, the first operating position P12 is arranged at the opposite side (relative to the first dead position P11) of the second operating position P13.First operating unit 28 is arranged relative to housing 24 pivotly around the first pivotal axis A1.First operating unit 28 to be arranged to relative to housing 24 around the first pivotal axis A1 from the first dead position P11 along the first direction of operating D11 and the second direction of operating D12 pivotable.But, bicycle art technical personnel by this specification sheets it should be known that the first operating unit 28 can when needed and/or suitable time be arranged to only along a direction operation in the first direction of operating D11 and the second direction of operating D12.In such embodiments, one in the first operating position P12 and the second operating position P13 can be omitted.Second direction of operating D12 is defined as contrary with the first direction of operating D11 around the first pivotal axis A1.
As shown in Figure 10, the second operating unit 30 is arranged in pivotable between the second dead position P21 and the second operating position P22.Second operating unit 30 is arranged in the second operating unit 30 and is back to the second dead position P21 from the second operating position P22 after the second dead position P21 is operated to the second operating position P22.That is, the second operating unit 30 is the binary pair joysticks being biased toward the second dead position P21 relative to housing 24.Such as, the second operating unit 30 is biased toward the second dead position P21 by the second return spring (not shown) relative to housing 24.Second operating unit 30 is arranged relative to housing 24 pivotly around the second pivotal axis A2.In the embodiment shown, the second operating unit 30 to be arranged to relative to housing 24 around the second pivotal axis A2 from the second dead position P21 only along the 3rd direction of operating D13 pivotable.But, by this specification sheets, the technical personnel of bicycle art it should be known that the second operating unit 30 can be arranged to operate along the opposite sense of the 3rd direction of operating D13 and the 3rd direction of operating D13.3rd direction of operating D13 determines around the second pivotal axis A2.Second pivotal axis A2 is parallel to the first pivotal axis A1, but departs from the first pivotal axis A1.
In this application, term used herein " dead position " refers to such position, namely in this position, under the state that moveable element (i.e. the first operating unit 28 and the second operating unit 30) is not operated by rider, moveable element keeps static.Term used herein " operating position " refers to such position, and namely in this position, moveable element is operated by rider to perform the operation of bicycle assembly parts (such as bicycle shift part B 1).
Although additional operating unit 12 comprises the first operating unit 28 and the second operating unit 30, but, the technical personnel of bicycle art by this specification sheets it should be known that in the first operating unit 28 and the second operating unit 30 one can when needed and/or suitable time omit.
As shown in Figure 10, the cable strain component (not shown) of additional operating unit 12 is arranged to respond the pivoting action of the second operating unit 30 and rotates along tension direction.Cable strain component is also arranged to respond the pivoting action of the first operating unit 28 and rotates along the release direction contrary with tension direction.Because such cable operating mechanism is known in bicycle art, therefore here describe in detail for the sake of simplicity and no longer.
Second embodiment
The bicycle operating device 210 according to the second embodiment is introduced below with reference to Figure 11 to 13.Have and will represent with identical label with the element of identical function basic in the first embodiment, and no longer describe in detail.
As shown in Figure 11, bicycle operating device 210 comprises operating unit 212, operating unit 14, installing component 216 and location structure 218.Operating unit 212 is arranged to operate bicycle assembly parts, such as bicycle shift part B 1.Installing component 216 is mounted on bicycle tube parts H.Installing component 216 comprises mounting clamp 20 and adapter element 222.Adapter element 222 is arranged to be attached on mounting clamp 20.Location structure 218 is arranged so that the position of operating unit 212 can regulate along first direction D1 and second direction D2 relative to bicycle tube parts H.
As shown in Figure 12, operating unit 212 comprises Part I 226, first operating unit 28 and the second operating unit 30.Installing component 216 comprises Part II 236, and this Part II 236 is arranged to be connected with the Part I 226 of operating unit 212.Location structure 218 is arranged so that Part I 226 relative to Part II 236 along first direction D1 and second direction D2 adjustable ground location.
As shown in Figure 13, location structure 218 comprises abutment member 238, fixed parts 40 and pad 242.Abutment member 238 is arranged to relative with Part I 226 (relative to Part II 236).Part II 236 is arranged on adapter element 222.Part II 236 has opening 236a and recess 236b, and opening 236a is arranged in this recess 236b.Abutment member 238 is arranged on recess 236b place.Abutment member 238 comprises the elongated hole 238a extended along first direction D.
As shown in Figure 13, under the state that Part II 236 is fixing relative to Part I 226, fixed parts 40 extends through elongated hole 238a and opening 236a.Fixed parts 40 is arranged through and is clipped between Part I 226 and abutment member 238 by Part II 236 and Part II 236 is fixed relative to Part I 226.
As shown in Figure 12, Part I 226 comprises attachment hole 226a, and this attachment hole 226a has negative thread.Under the state that Part II 236 is fixing relative to Part I 226, the second threaded portion 40d of fixed parts 40 is screwed in attachment hole 226a.Pad 242 is clipped between the head portion 40a of fixed parts 40 and abutment member 238.
Identical with the first embodiment, location structure 218 makes the position of operating unit 212 can relative to operating unit 14 along the adjustable location of first direction D1 and second direction D2.This makes operating unit 212 be positioned at optimum position for rider.
In the above embodiments, term used herein " attachment " comprises such structure, in the structure shown here: make element directly be attached on another element by being directly fixed on another element by an element; Element is attached at indirectly by centre part on other element; And an element and another element integral, namely element is a part for another element substantially.Such concept also for the wording of the similar meaning, such as " connection " " is connected ", " coupling ", " installation ", " bonding ", " fixing " and their derivatives.
Term used herein " comprises " and its derivatives will be open term, there is described feature, element, parts, group, integer and/or step in its regulation, but does not repel existence other feature do not described, element, parts, group, integer and/or step.This conception of species is also for having the word of the similar meaning, and such as term " has ", " comprising " and their derivatives.
Term " part ", " region ", " parts " or " element " are for there being the single or multiple dual meanings during odd number.
The ordinal number of the term " first ", " second " etc. that describe in this application is identifier, and without any other meaning, such as particular order etc.And term " the first element " self does not imply existence " the second element ", term " the second element " self does not imply existence " the first element " yet.
Finally, the reasonable bias being meant to change item of degree term used herein such as " substantially ", " approximately " and " being similar to ", does not have significant change to make net result.
Obviously, according to above-mentioned instruction, the present invention can carry out multiple change and change.Therefore, it should be known that in the scope of accessory claim, the present invention can to implement from described especially other different form here.
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1. a bicycle operating device, comprising:
Mounting clamp, described mounting clamp is mounted on bicycle tube parts, and comprises:
First radius part, described first radius part determines the first inner radial;
Second radius part, described second radius part determines second inner radial different from the first inner radial; And
Folder opening, bicycle tube parts extend through folder opening, and folder opening is determined by the first radius part and the second radius part; And
Adapter element, described adapter element is arranged in the state that mounting clamp is installed on bicycle tube parts and is arranged between the second radius part and bicycle tube parts.
2. bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein:
Adapter element comprises connecting bridge, and described connecting bridge extends along the circumferencial direction of the second radius part.
3. bicycle operating device according to claim 2, wherein:
Connecting bridge has semi-cylindrical shape.
4. bicycle operating device according to claim 1, also comprises:
Limiting structure, described limiting structure is arranged in the second radius part, and is arranged between the described second radius part of restriction and adapter element at least along the relative motion of the circumferencial direction of the second radius part.
5. bicycle operating device according to claim 4, wherein:
Second radius is divided and is comprised inner peripheral surface, and described inner peripheral surface determines described second inner radial; And
Limiting structure comprises limiting part, and described limiting part is arranged in the inner peripheral surface of the second radius part, and to be arranged between restriction second radius part and adapter element relative motion at least along the circumferential direction.
6. bicycle operating device according to claim 5, wherein:
Limiting part comprises recess, and described recess is arranged in the inner peripheral surface of the second radius part;
Adapter element comprises:
Connecting bridge, described connecting bridge along the circumferential direction extends; And
Projection, projection is radially outward protruded from connecting bridge, and is arranged to be arranged in described recess.
7. bicycle operating device according to claim 4, wherein:
Limiting structure to be arranged between restriction second radius part and adapter element relative motion in axial direction, and described axial direction is determined along longitudinal center's axis of bicycle tube parts.
8. bicycle operating device according to claim 1, also comprises:
Operating unit, described operating unit is arranged to operate bicycle assembly parts; Wherein
Mounting clamp is arranged so that operating unit is connected releasedly with bicycle tube parts; And
Second radius proportion by subtraction first radius part is closer to operating unit.
9. bicycle operating device according to claim 8, wherein:
Under the state that adapter element is arranged between the second radius part and bicycle tube parts, adapter element than the first radius part closer to operating unit.
10. bicycle operating device according to claim 8, wherein:
Second inner radial is greater than the first inner radial.
11. bicycle operating devices according to claim 8, also comprise:
Additional operating unit, described additional operating unit is arranged to operate other bicycle assembly parts,
Described additional operating unit comprises Part I, and
Described adapter element comprises Part II, and described Part II is arranged to be connected with Part I.
12. bicycle operating devices according to claim 11, also comprise:
Location structure, described location structure is arranged so that Part I is located with along the second direction adjustable ground different from described first direction along first direction relative to Part II.
13. bicycle operating devices according to claim 12, wherein:
Location structure comprises:
Abutment member, described abutment member is arranged to relative with Part I relative to Part II; And
Fixed parts, described fixed parts is arranged through Part II to be clipped between Part I and abutment member and Part II is fixed relative to Part I.
14. bicycle operating devices according to claim 1, wherein:
Under the state that adapter element is arranged between the second radius part and bicycle tube parts, adapter element protrudes from mounting clamp.
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