TWI586576B - Operating device - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
- B62M25/00—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
- B62M25/02—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers
- B62M25/04—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers hand actuated
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J11/00—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
- B62J11/10—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62L—BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES
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- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
- B62M25/00—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
- B62M2025/003—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with gear indicating means, e.g. a display
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本發明概括地相關於操作裝置。更明確地說，本發明相關於被附接於或被設置於操作裝置的檔位顯示器(gear display)。 The invention is generally related to an operating device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gear display that is attached to or disposed on an operating device.
目前，大部份的自行車傳動裝置是藉著被連接在變速器與被安裝在車把上的操作裝置之間的換檔纜線而被手動地操作。騎車者操作操作裝置以選擇性地拉取(pull)或釋放(release)換檔纜線，而此又以所想要的方式操作變速器，例如撥鏈器。在一些操作裝置中，指示器被設置來顯示目前的變速檔(shift stage)。 Currently, most bicycle transmissions are manually operated by a shift cable that is coupled between the transmission and an operating device that is mounted on the handlebar. The rider operates the operating device to selectively pull or release the shift cable, which in turn operates the transmission in a desired manner, such as a derailleur. In some operating devices, the indicator is set to display the current shift stage.
概括而言，此處的揭示係針對包含指示構件的操作裝置的各種不同的特徵，其中指示構件告知騎車者自行車傳動裝置中目前的變速檔。 In summary, the disclosure herein is directed to various different features of an operating device that includes an indicating member that informs the rider of the current shifting gear in the bicycle transmission.
鑑於已知技術的狀態且根據本發明的第一方 面，提供一種操作裝置。操作裝置基本上包含底座構件、換檔單元、操作構件、及指示構件。底座構件被建構成被耦接於自行車車把且包含被建構成被使用者抓握的抓握部份。換檔單元被設置在底座構件上以相對於底座構件被定位。操作構件被可移動地耦接於底座構件且***作性地耦接於換檔單元。指示構件被設置在底座構件上且***作性地耦接於換檔單元。 In view of the state of the known technology and the first party according to the invention In addition, an operating device is provided. The operating device basically includes a base member, a shifting unit, an operating member, and an indicating member. The base member is constructed to be coupled to the bicycle handlebar and includes a grip portion that is configured to be grasped by a user. The shifting unit is disposed on the base member to be positioned relative to the base member. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member and operatively coupled to the shifting unit. The indicator member is disposed on the base member and operatively coupled to the shift unit.
根據本發明的第二方面，根據第一方面的操 作裝置被建構成使得指示構件被建構成光學式地(optically)指示目前的變速檔(shift stage)。 According to a second aspect of the invention, the operation according to the first aspect The device is constructed such that the indicator member is constructed to optically indicate the current shift stage.
根據本發明的第三方面，根據第一方面的操 作裝置被建構成使得連接構件將指示構件機械式地(mechanically)連接於換檔單元。 According to a third aspect of the invention, the operation according to the first aspect The device is constructed such that the connecting member mechanically connects the indicating member to the shifting unit.
根據本發明的第四方面，根據第三方面的操 作裝置被建構成使得連接構件包含連接纜線。 According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the operation according to the third aspect The device is constructed such that the connecting member comprises a connecting cable.
根據本發明的第五方面，根據第四方面的操 作裝置被建構成使得換檔單元包含旋轉體，且連接纜線***作性地連接於旋轉體，使得指示構件回應旋轉體的移動而被致動。 According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the operation according to the fourth aspect The apparatus is constructed such that the shifting unit includes a rotating body, and the connecting cable is operatively coupled to the rotating body such that the indicating member is actuated in response to movement of the rotating body.
根據本發明的第六方面，根據第五方面的操 作裝置被建構成使得指示構件被建構成可於第一方向及與第一方向相反的第二方向線性移動。 According to a sixth aspect of the invention, the operation according to the fifth aspect The device is constructed such that the indicator member is configured to move linearly in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction.
根據本發明的第七方面，根據第六方面的操 作裝置被建構成使得偏壓元件被建構成於第一方向偏壓指 示構件。 According to a seventh aspect of the invention, the operation according to the sixth aspect The device is constructed such that the biasing element is constructed to be biased in the first direction Show the components.
根據本發明的第八方面，根據第七方面的操作裝置被建構成使得旋轉體被建構成抵抗偏壓元件的偏壓力而將指示構件於第二方向移動。 According to an eighth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the seventh aspect is constructed such that the rotating body is constructed to resist the biasing force of the biasing member to move the indicating member in the second direction.
根據本發明的第九方面，根據第八方面的操作裝置被建構成使得偏壓元件包含壓縮彈簧。 According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the eighth aspect is constructed such that the biasing element comprises a compression spring.
根據本發明的第十方面，根據第九方面的操作裝置被建構成使得連接纜線通過偏壓彈簧。 According to a tenth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the ninth aspect is constructed such that the connecting cable passes through the biasing spring.
根據本發明的第十一方面，根據第四方面的操作裝置被建構成使得底座構件具有設置有凹部的外部表面，而凹部具有相鄰於換檔單元的第一端部、及相鄰於指示構件的第二端部，且連接纜線被設置於凹部內。 According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the fourth aspect is constructed such that the base member has an outer surface provided with a recess, the recess having a first end adjacent to the shifting unit, and adjacent to the indication A second end of the member, and the connecting cable is disposed within the recess.
根據本發明的第十二方面，根據第十一方面的操作裝置被建構成使得連接纜線包含將指示構件連接於換檔單元的內纜線、及被配置於凹部的外管。 According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the eleventh aspect is constructed such that the connecting cable includes an inner cable connecting the indicating member to the shifting unit, and an outer tube disposed in the recess.
根據本發明的第十三方面，根據第一方面的操作裝置被建構成使得透鏡被耦接於底座構件，而指示構件可經由透鏡被觀看。 According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the first aspect is constructed such that the lens is coupled to the base member, and the indicating member is viewable via the lens.
根據本發明的第十四方面，根據第一方面的操作裝置被建構成使得底座構件具有相鄰於自行車車把的近端部份、及相反於近端部份的遠端部份，且指示構件被設置在遠端部份上。 According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the first aspect is constructed such that the base member has a distal end portion adjacent to the proximal end portion of the bicycle handlebar and opposite to the proximal end portion, and the indication The member is placed on the distal end portion.
根據本發明的第十五方面，根據第一方面的操作裝置被建構成使得底座構件包含在底座構件被耦接於 自行車車把的狀態中向上突出的角峰部份(horn portion)，且指示構件被設置在角峰部份上。 According to a fifteenth aspect of the invention, the operating device according to the first aspect is constructed such that the base member is included in the base member to be coupled to A horn portion that protrudes upward in the state of the bicycle handlebar, and the indicating member is disposed on the peak portion.
根據本發明的第十六方面，根據第十五方面 的操作裝置被建構成使得指示構件被建構成在底座構件被耦接於自行車車把的狀態中相對於底座構件於橫向方向移動。 According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, according to the fifteenth aspect The operating device is constructed such that the indicating member is constructed to move in a lateral direction relative to the base member in a state in which the base member is coupled to the bicycle handlebar.
並且，對於熟習此項技術者而言，所揭示的 自行車控制裝置的其他目的、特徵、方面、及有利點從以下連同所附的圖式揭示自行車控制裝置的一個實施例的詳細敘述會顯明。 And, for those skilled in the art, the disclosed Other objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the bicycle control device will be apparent from the following detailed description of one embodiment of the bicycle control device.
以下會參考所附的形成此原始揭示的一部份 的圖式。 The following will refer to the attached part of this original disclosure. The pattern.
12‧‧‧操作裝置 12‧‧‧Operator
14‧‧‧操作裝置 14‧‧‧Operator
16‧‧‧自行車車把 16‧‧‧Bicycle handlebars
16a‧‧‧筆直橫越部份 16a‧‧‧ Straight cross section
16b‧‧‧曲線狀部份 16b‧‧‧ Curved part
18‧‧‧制動控制纜線 18‧‧‧Brake control cable
18a‧‧‧內纜線 18a‧‧‧ inner cable
18b‧‧‧外管 18b‧‧‧External management
20‧‧‧換檔控制纜線 20‧‧‧shift control cable
20a‧‧‧內纜線 20a‧‧‧ inner cable
20b‧‧‧外管 20b‧‧‧External management
22‧‧‧底座構件 22‧‧‧Base member
24‧‧‧換檔單元 24‧‧‧shift unit
26‧‧‧抓握部份 26‧‧‧ grasping part
28‧‧‧近端部份 28‧‧‧ Near-end part
30‧‧‧遠端部份 30‧‧‧ distal part
32‧‧‧角峰部份 32‧‧‧The peak section
34‧‧‧第一操作構件 34‧‧‧First operating member
36‧‧‧第二操作構件 36‧‧‧Second operating member
38‧‧‧束帶構件 38‧‧‧Belt components
42‧‧‧內部空間 42‧‧‧Internal space
44‧‧‧抓握蓋體 44‧‧‧ grasping cover
46‧‧‧樞銷 46‧‧‧ pivot
48‧‧‧桿件部份 48‧‧‧Parts
49‧‧‧接觸部 49‧‧‧Contacts
50‧‧‧支撐部份 50‧‧‧Support part
51‧‧‧樞軸 51‧‧‧ pivot
52‧‧‧第一耦接構件 52‧‧‧First coupling member
53‧‧‧第二耦接構件 53‧‧‧Second coupling member
54‧‧‧指示裝置 54‧‧‧ indicating device
55‧‧‧銷 55‧‧ ‧ sales
56‧‧‧指示構件 56‧‧‧Instructed components
58‧‧‧連接構件，連接纜線 58‧‧‧Connecting components, connecting cables
58’‧‧‧連接纜線 58’‧‧‧Connecting cable
58a‧‧‧內纜線 58a‧‧‧Cable cable
58a’‧‧‧內纜線 58a’‧‧‧ inner cable
58b‧‧‧外管 58b‧‧‧External management
59‧‧‧端部部份 59‧‧‧End part
60‧‧‧偏壓元件，壓縮彈簧 60‧‧‧ biasing element, compression spring
62‧‧‧透鏡 62‧‧‧ lens
64‧‧‧凹部 64‧‧‧ recess
66‧‧‧槽溝 66‧‧‧ Groove
68‧‧‧第一通孔 68‧‧‧First through hole
69‧‧‧螺釘 69‧‧‧ screws
70‧‧‧第二通孔 70‧‧‧Second through hole
74‧‧‧旋轉體 74‧‧‧Rotating body
74’‧‧‧旋轉體 74’‧‧‧Rotating body
74a‧‧‧軸向延伸部 74a‧‧‧Axial extension
80‧‧‧外部表面 80‧‧‧External surface
82‧‧‧凹部 82‧‧‧ recess
84‧‧‧第一端部 84‧‧‧ first end
86‧‧‧第二端部 86‧‧‧second end
90‧‧‧舌片部份 90‧‧‧ tongue part
92‧‧‧底座部份 92‧‧‧Base part
94‧‧‧端蓋 94‧‧‧End cover
94a‧‧‧第一圓形部份 94a‧‧‧First round part
94b‧‧‧第二圓形部份 94b‧‧‧Second round part
100‧‧‧第一圓形部份 100‧‧‧ first round part
102‧‧‧第二圓形部份 102‧‧‧Second round part
104‧‧‧第一端部 104‧‧‧First end
106‧‧‧鉗夾元件 106‧‧‧ jaw components
108‧‧‧螺釘 108‧‧‧ screws
118‧‧‧上方突出部 118‧‧‧Top protrusion
124‧‧‧螺釘 124‧‧‧ screws
130‧‧‧中心部份 130‧‧‧ center part
132‧‧‧換檔單元軸件 132‧‧‧Shift unit shaft parts
134‧‧‧弧形構件 134‧‧‧ curved members
136‧‧‧溝槽 136‧‧‧ trench
A1‧‧‧第一操作軸線 A1‧‧‧first operating axis
A2‧‧‧第二操作軸線 A2‧‧‧second operating axis
A3‧‧‧第三操作軸線 A3‧‧‧ third operating axis
A4‧‧‧第四操作軸線 A4‧‧‧ fourth operating axis
D1‧‧‧第一方向 D1‧‧‧ first direction
D2‧‧‧第二方向 D2‧‧‧ second direction
P1‧‧‧第一操作路徑 P1‧‧‧First operation path
P2‧‧‧第二操作路徑 P2‧‧‧Second operation path
SP1‧‧‧第一換檔位置 SP1‧‧‧First shift position
SP2‧‧‧第二換檔位置 SP2‧‧‧Second shift position
SP3‧‧‧換檔位置 SP3‧‧‧ shift position
圖1為根據一個舉例說明的實施例的一對操作裝置的頂部立體圖。 1 is a top perspective view of a pair of operating devices in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.
圖2為來自圖1的右側的操作裝置的右側視圖。 Figure 2 is a right side view of the operating device from the right side of Figure 1.
圖3為圖2的操作裝置的右側視圖，其中抓握蓋體被移去，且第一操作構件被移動至制動位置。 3 is a right side view of the operating device of FIG. 2 with the grip cover removed and the first operating member moved to the braking position.
圖4為圖3的操作裝置的左側視圖。 Figure 4 is a left side view of the operating device of Figure 3.
圖5為圖1所示的右側的操作裝置的前視圖。 Fig. 5 is a front elevational view of the right operating device shown in Fig. 1.
圖6為圖5的操作裝置的前視圖，其中第一 操作構件被橫向移動至第一位置。 Figure 6 is a front elevational view of the operating device of Figure 5, wherein The operating member is moved laterally to the first position.
圖7為圖5的操作裝置的前視圖，其中第一 操作構件被橫向移動至第二位置。 Figure 7 is a front elevational view of the operating device of Figure 5, wherein The operating member is moved laterally to the second position.
圖8為圖5的操作裝置的前視圖，其中第二 操作構件被橫向移動至第一位置。 Figure 8 is a front elevational view of the operating device of Figure 5, wherein the second The operating member is moved laterally to the first position.
圖9為圖3的操作裝置的底座構件的部份分 解俯視圖。 Figure 9 is a partial view of the base member of the operating device of Figure 3 Solve the top view.
圖10為圖3的操作裝置的俯視圖。 Figure 10 is a plan view of the operating device of Figure 3.
圖11為圖10的操作裝置的放大的部份俯視 圖，其中顯示器蓋體被移去。 Figure 11 is an enlarged partial view of the operating device of Figure 10 Figure where the display cover is removed.
圖12為圖10的操作裝置的放大的部份頂部 立體圖，顯示偏壓元件。 Figure 12 is an enlarged top portion of the operating device of Figure 10 A perspective view showing the biasing element.
圖13為圖12的操作裝置的放大的部份頂部 立體圖，顯示通過偏壓元件的連接纜線。 Figure 13 is an enlarged top portion of the operating device of Figure 12 A perspective view showing the connection cable through the biasing element.
圖14為圖13的操作裝置的放大的部份分解 頂部立體圖，顯示指示構件。 Figure 14 is an enlarged partial exploded view of the operating device of Figure 13 The top perspective view shows the indicator member.
圖15為圖14的操作裝置的放大的部份頂部 立體圖，顯示處於組裝狀態的指示構件。 Figure 15 is an enlarged top portion of the operating device of Figure 14 A perspective view showing the indicator member in an assembled state.
圖16為圖14的操作裝置的部份側視圖，顯 示被連接於旋轉本體的連接纜線。 Figure 16 is a partial side elevational view of the operating device of Figure 14 A connection cable connected to the rotating body is shown.
圖17為圖16的操作裝置的部份側視圖，其 中將連接纜線固定於旋轉本體的鉗夾元件被移去。 Figure 17 is a partial side elevational view of the operating device of Figure 16 The jaw member to which the connecting cable is fixed to the rotating body is removed.
圖18為圖16所示的旋轉本體的頂部立體 圖。 Figure 18 is a top perspective view of the rotating body shown in Figure 16 Figure.
圖19為圖18所示的旋轉本體的頂部分解立 體圖。 Figure 19 is a top exploded view of the rotating body shown in Figure 18 Body map.
圖20為來自圖1的左側的操作裝置的左側視 圖。 Figure 20 is a left side view of the operating device from the left side of Figure 1 Figure.
圖21為圖20的操作裝置的左側視圖，其中 抓握蓋體被移去。 Figure 21 is a left side view of the operating device of Figure 20, wherein The grip cover is removed.
圖22為圖20的操作裝置的部份右側視圖。 Figure 22 is a partial right side elevational view of the operating device of Figure 20.
圖23為圖20的操作裝置的剖面的後方立體 圖。 Figure 23 is a rear perspective view of the cross section of the operating device of Figure 20 Figure.
以下參考圖式說明選擇的實施例。對於熟習 自行車技術領域者而言從此揭示很明顯，以下的實施例的敘述只是被提供來舉例說明，而非要限制由附隨的申請專利範圍請求項及其等效物所界定的本發明。 Selected embodiments are described below with reference to the drawings. For familiarity It is apparent to those skilled in the art of bicycle technology that the following description of the embodiments is provided by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims.
首先參考圖1，圖中顯示根據一個舉例說明的 實施例的配備有一對自行車換檔及制動操作裝置(以下稱為操作裝置)12及14的自行車的一部份。操作裝置12及14如在圖1中所見的被安裝在根據舉例說明的實施例的自行車車把16上。操作裝置12及14構成自行車換檔操作裝置的例子，因為操作裝置12及14的每一個包含換檔功能。自行車車把16為沈降(drop down)車把，其典型上包含筆直橫越部份16a及一對曲線狀部份16b。筆直橫越部份16a連接該對曲線狀部份16b的端部。操作裝置 12及14被安裝於自行車車把16的曲線狀部份16b。 Referring first to Figure 1, there is shown an example according to an illustration. The embodiment is equipped with a pair of bicycle shifting and braking operating devices (hereinafter referred to as operating devices) 12 and 14 of a portion of the bicycle. Operating devices 12 and 14 are mounted on bicycle handlebar 16 in accordance with an illustrative embodiment as seen in FIG. The operating devices 12 and 14 form an example of a bicycle shift operating device because each of the operating devices 12 and 14 includes a shifting function. The bicycle handlebar 16 is a drop down handlebar that typically includes a straight traverse portion 16a and a pair of curved portions 16b. The straight traverse portion 16a connects the ends of the pair of curved portions 16b. Operating device 12 and 14 are attached to the curved portion 16b of the bicycle handlebar 16.
操作裝置12為由騎車者的右手操作以操作第 一制動裝置(未顯示)及第一變速裝置(例如，纜線操作的後撥鏈器)的右側操作裝置。操作裝置14為由騎車者的左手操作以操作第二制動裝置(未顯示)及第二變速裝置(例如，纜線操作的前撥鏈器)的左側操作裝置。第一及第二變速裝置為被用來以相對地傳統的方式改變傳動系統(drive train)的齒輪比的傳統自行車驅動系統的部件。 The operating device 12 is operated by the right hand of the rider to operate the first A brake device (not shown) and a right side operating device of the first shifting device (eg, a cable operated rear derailleur). The operating device 14 is a left side operating device that is operated by the left hand of the rider to operate a second brake device (not shown) and a second shifting device (eg, a cable operated front derailleur). The first and second shifting devices are components of a conventional bicycle drive system that is used to change the gear ratio of a drive train in a relatively conventional manner.
在舉例說明的實施例中，操作裝置12經由制 動控制纜線18而***作性地耦接於第一制動裝置，且經由換檔控制纜線20而***作性地耦接於第一變速裝置。 在舉例說明的實施例中，操作裝置14也是經由制動控制纜線18而***作性地耦接於第二制動裝置，且經由換檔控制纜線20而***作性地耦接於第二變速裝置。因此，操作裝置12及14也被稱為自行車剎變器(bicycle brifter)。換句話說，操作裝置12及14係在被安裝於自行車的單一單元中具有制動(剎車)操作功能及換檔(變速)操作功能二者。 In the illustrated embodiment, the operating device 12 is The control cable 18 is operatively coupled to the first brake device and operatively coupled to the first shift device via the shift control cable 20. In the illustrated embodiment, the operating device 14 is also operatively coupled to the second brake via the brake control cable 18 and operatively coupled to the second shift via the shift control cable 20 Device. Therefore, the operating devices 12 and 14 are also referred to as bicycle brifters. In other words, the operating devices 12 and 14 have both a brake (brake) operation function and a shift (shift) operation function in a single unit mounted to the bicycle.
如在圖2及3中所見的，較佳地，制動控制 纜線18及換檔控制纜線20的每一個為包登型(Bowden type)纜線。制動控制纜線18基本上包含被可滑動地接收於外管18b內的內纜線18a。如同制動控制纜線18，換檔控制纜線20基本上包含被可滑動地接收於外管20b內 的內纜線20a。內纜線18a將操作裝置12操作性地連接於第一制動裝置，以用來如以下會說明的回應操作裝置12的操作而對車輪施加制動力。內纜線20a將操作裝置12操作性地連接於第一變速裝置，以用來如以下會說明的回應操作裝置12的操作而改變變速檔或速率級(speed stage)。 As seen in Figures 2 and 3, preferably, brake control Each of the cable 18 and the shift control cable 20 is a Bowden type cable. The brake control cable 18 basically includes an inner cable 18a that is slidably received within the outer tube 18b. Like the brake control cable 18, the shift control cable 20 basically includes a slidably received inner tube 20b Inner cable 20a. The inner cable 18a operatively couples the operating device 12 to the first brake device for applying a braking force to the wheel in response to operation of the operating device 12 as will be described below. The inner cable 20a operatively couples the operating device 12 to the first shifting device for changing the shift speed or speed stage in response to operation of the operating device 12 as will be described below.
雖然操作裝置12及14被舉例說明成為結合 換檔操作功能及制動操作功能二者的使用包登型纜線的操作裝置，但是舉例而言，操作裝置12及14可被建構成只具有換檔操作功能。並且，操作裝置12及14可被建構成分別使用液壓操作單元來實施換檔及制動操作。 Although the operating devices 12 and 14 are illustrated as being combined Both the shifting operation function and the brake operating function use the operating device of the packaged cable, but for example, the operating devices 12 and 14 can be constructed to have only the shifting operation function. Moreover, the operating devices 12 and 14 can be constructed to perform shifting and braking operations using hydraulic operating units, respectively.
在舉例說明的實施例中，如在圖2及3中所 見的，操作裝置12包含收容換檔單元24的底座構件22。底座構件22是由合適的材料例如硬質剛性塑膠材料製成的硬質剛性構件。換檔單元24被設置在底座構件22上以相對於底座構件22被定位。特別是，底座構件22構成沈降車把托架，其包含被建構成被使用者或騎車者抓握的抓握部份26。抓握部份26收容換檔單元24。另外，底座構件22具有相鄰於自行車車把16的近端部份28、及相反於近端部份28的遠端部份30。遠端部份30包含在底座構件22被耦接於自行車車把16的狀態中向上突出的角峰部份(horn portion)32。 In the illustrated embodiment, as in Figures 2 and 3 As seen, the operating device 12 includes a base member 22 that houses the shifting unit 24. The base member 22 is a rigid rigid member made of a suitable material such as a rigid rigid plastic material. The shifting unit 24 is disposed on the base member 22 to be positioned relative to the base member 22. In particular, the base member 22 constitutes a settling handlebar bracket that includes a grip portion 26 that is constructed to be grasped by a user or a rider. The grip portion 26 houses the shifting unit 24. Additionally, the base member 22 has a proximal portion 28 adjacent the bicycle handlebar 16, and a distal portion 30 opposite the proximal portion 28. The distal end portion 30 includes a horn portion 32 that projects upwardly in a state in which the base member 22 is coupled to the bicycle handlebar 16.
操作裝置12包含第一操作構件34及第二操 作構件36。換檔單元24是藉著第一操作構件34及第二 操作構件36而被選擇性地操作。在舉例說明的實施例中，第一及第二操作構件34及36為以傳統方式被偏壓至靜置位置的觸發型桿件(trigger type lever)。此處所使用的術語「靜置位置」指的是一部份或零件(例如，第一及第二操作構件34及36)在不被使用者固持的情況下維持靜置不動的位置。雖然第一及第二操作構件34及36被舉例說明成為相對於底座構件22樞轉的桿件，但是第一及第二操作構件34及36可依需要及/或所想要的為其他型式的操作構件。 The operating device 12 includes a first operating member 34 and a second operating As member 36. The shifting unit 24 is by the first operating member 34 and the second The operating member 36 is selectively operated. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second operating members 34 and 36 are trigger type levers that are biased to a rest position in a conventional manner. As used herein, the term "rest position" refers to a position or portion (eg, first and second operating members 34 and 36) that remains stationary without being held by a user. Although the first and second operating members 34 and 36 are illustrated as being pivoted relative to the base member 22, the first and second operating members 34 and 36 may be other types as desired and/or desired. Operating component.
如在圖2至4中所見的，底座構件22設置有 用來將操作裝置12固定地耦接於自行車車把16的束帶(band)構件38。束帶構件38構成位於近端部份28的車把安裝結構。底座構件22為在藉著束帶構件38而被固定於自行車車把16時靜止不動的構件。因為底座構件22是藉著束帶構件38而被固定於自行車車把16，所以底座構件22構成相對於自行車車把16的固定構件。因為自行車車把16與底座構件22之間使用束帶構件38的耦接方式為傳統已知，所以此處將不會詳細討論或顯示。 As seen in Figures 2 to 4, the base member 22 is provided with A band member 38 for fixedly coupling the operating device 12 to the bicycle handlebar 16. The strap member 38 constitutes a handlebar mounting structure at the proximal end portion 28. The base member 22 is a member that is stationary when being fixed to the bicycle handlebar 16 by the strap member 38. Since the base member 22 is fixed to the bicycle handlebar 16 by the strap member 38, the base member 22 constitutes a fixing member with respect to the bicycle handlebar 16. Because the manner in which the strap member 38 is coupled between the bicycle handlebar 16 and the base member 22 is conventionally known, it will not be discussed or illustrated in detail herein.
在舉例說明的實施例中，換檔單元24被設置 於底座構件22的內部空腔或內部空間42內。第一及第二操作構件34及36***作性地耦接於換檔單元24，以藉著相對於底座構件22釋放及拉取內纜線20a而實施換檔操作。參考圖5至7，第一及第二操作構件34及36均相對於底座構件22移動以操作換檔單元24。在舉例說明的 實施例中，第一操作構件34被相對於底座構件22操作以實施纜線拉取或捲繞操作，而第二操作構件36被相對於底座構件22操作以實施纜線釋放或退繞(unwinding)操作。 In the illustrated embodiment, the shifting unit 24 is set Within the interior cavity or interior space 42 of the base member 22. The first and second operating members 34 and 36 are operatively coupled to the shifting unit 24 to effect a shifting operation by releasing and pulling the inner cable 20a relative to the base member 22. Referring to Figures 5 through 7, the first and second operating members 34 and 36 are each moved relative to the base member 22 to operate the shifting unit 24. Illustrated In an embodiment, the first operating member 34 is operated relative to the base member 22 to perform a cable pulling or winding operation, while the second operating member 36 is operated relative to the base member 22 to effect cable unwinding or unwinding (unwinding) )operating.
底座構件22是由剛性硬質的塑膠材料製成。 底座構件22覆蓋有由例如彈性材料諸如橡膠等製成的抓握蓋體44(圖2)。抓握蓋體44如在圖2中所見的部份地覆蓋底座構件22。特別是，抓握蓋體44主要被伸展覆於底座構件22的抓握部份26之上。底座構件22的精確構造取決於可為各種不同的型式的換檔單元24的構造，例如為如圖所示的纜線操作式、或為電動式(未顯示)。 底座構件22有時形成為單件式的構件，而在其他情況中，底座構件22是由剛性主體部件及一或多個面板部件形成。 The base member 22 is made of a rigid, rigid plastic material. The base member 22 is covered with a grip cover 44 (Fig. 2) made of, for example, an elastic material such as rubber or the like. The grip cover 44 partially covers the base member 22 as seen in FIG. In particular, the grip cover 44 is primarily overlaid over the grip portion 26 of the base member 22. The precise configuration of the base member 22 depends on the configuration of the shifting unit 24, which can be of various different types, such as a cable operated version as shown, or an electric type (not shown). The base member 22 is sometimes formed as a one-piece member, while in other cases, the base member 22 is formed from a rigid body member and one or more panel members.
參考圖2至8，以下討論第一及第二操作構件 34及36相對於底座構件22的移動。概括而言，第一及第二操作構件34及36被可樞轉地耦接於底座構件22且***作性地耦接於換檔單元24。更明確地說，圖2及3顯示藉著第一操作構件34而被實施的制動操作。圖5至7顯示藉著第一及第二操作構件34及36而被實施的換檔操作。圖2及4顯示第一及第二操作構件34及36處於其各別的靜置位置。 Referring to Figures 2 to 8, the first and second operating members are discussed below. Movement of 34 and 36 relative to base member 22. In summary, the first and second operating members 34 and 36 are pivotally coupled to the base member 22 and are operatively coupled to the shifting unit 24. More specifically, FIGS. 2 and 3 show the braking operation performed by the first operating member 34. 5 to 7 show shifting operations performed by the first and second operating members 34 and 36. 2 and 4 show the first and second operating members 34 and 36 in their respective rest positions.
第一操作構件34被用來實施制動操作(圖 3)及換檔操作(例如，如圖6及7所示的纜線拉取操 作)二者。第二操作構件36只被用來實施換檔操作(例如，如圖8所示的纜線釋放操作)。因此，第一操作構件34構成換檔及制動操作桿件(亦即，制動及拉取桿件)，而第二操作構件36構成換檔操作桿件(亦即，釋放桿件)。 The first operating member 34 is used to perform a braking operation (figure 3) and shifting operations (for example, cable pull operation as shown in Figures 6 and 7) Do) both. The second operating member 36 is only used to perform a shifting operation (for example, a cable releasing operation as shown in FIG. 8). Therefore, the first operating member 34 constitutes a shifting and brake operating lever member (i.e., the brake and pull lever members), and the second operating member 36 constitutes a shift operating lever member (i.e., the release lever member).
在第一操作構件34如在圖3中所見的***作 以實施制動操作時，第一操作構件34移動第二操作構件36。另外，在第一操作構件34如在圖6及7中所見的***作以實施換檔操作時，第一操作構件34移動第二操作構件36。另一方面，在第二操作構件36如在圖8中所見的***作以實施換檔操作時，第一操作構件34維持靜止不動。另外，如圖所示，第一操作構件34可被移動至第一換檔位置SP1或第二換檔位置SP2以操作換檔單元24。 Operated in the first operating member 34 as seen in Figure 3 The first operating member 34 moves the second operating member 36 when the braking operation is performed. Additionally, the first operating member 34 moves the second operating member 36 when the first operating member 34 is operated to perform a shifting operation as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7. On the other hand, when the second operating member 36 is operated to perform the shifting operation as seen in Fig. 8, the first operating member 34 remains stationary. Additionally, as shown, the first operating member 34 can be moved to the first shift position SP1 or the second shift position SP2 to operate the shift unit 24.
在舉例說明的實施例中，第一操作構件34相 對於底座構件22被可樞轉地配置，以繞第一操作軸線A1(圖3)沿著第一操作路徑P1(圖3)在靜置位置與操作或制動位置之間樞轉以實施制動操作。第一操作構件34相對於底座構件22被建構成使得在第一操作構件34繞第一操作軸線A1從靜置位置(圖2)樞轉至操作位置(圖3)時，第一操作構件34的自由端部移動成較為靠近底座構件22。 In the illustrated embodiment, the first operating member 34 phase The base member 22 is pivotally configured to pivot between a rest position and an operating or braking position along a first operational path P1 (Fig. 3) about a first operational axis A1 (Fig. 3) to perform a braking operation . The first operating member 34 is constructed relative to the base member 22 such that when the first operating member 34 pivots from the rest position (FIG. 2) to the operating position (FIG. 3) about the first operating axis A1, the first operating member 34 The free end moves closer to the base member 22.
如在圖3中所見的，第一操作構件34藉著被 安裝於底座構件22的樞銷46而相對於底座構件22被可 樞轉地安裝。樞銷46界定橫向於底座構件22的側表面延伸的第一操作軸線A1。因此，第一操作軸線A1構成制動樞轉軸線，並且第一操作路徑P1構成非換檔操作路徑。 第一操作構件34從靜置位置沿著第一操作路徑P1至制動位置的此樞轉移動拉取制動控制纜線18的內纜線18a而操作第一制動裝置(未顯示)。 As seen in Figure 3, the first operating member 34 is The pivot pin 46 mounted to the base member 22 is detachable relative to the base member 22 Installed pivotally. The pivot pin 46 defines a first operational axis A1 that extends transverse to a side surface of the base member 22. Therefore, the first operating axis A1 constitutes a brake pivot axis, and the first operating path P1 constitutes a non-shifting operation path. The first operating member 34 operates the first brake device (not shown) by pulling the inner cable 18a of the brake control cable 18 from the rest position along the first operating path P1 to the pivoting position.
在舉例說明的實施例中，如在圖2及3中所 見的，第一操作構件34包含桿件部份48及支撐部份50。支撐部份50藉著樞銷46而被可樞轉地附接於底座構件22，以繞第一操作軸線A1樞轉。桿件部份48藉著樞軸51而被可樞轉地附接於支撐部份50，以繞第二操作軸線A2樞轉。如在圖4中所見的，第二操作構件36被可樞轉地安裝在第一操作構件34的支撐部份50上，以繞第三操作軸線A3相對於底座構件22樞轉。因此，第二操作構件36在制動操作期間與第一操作構件34一起沿著第一操作路徑P1樞轉。 In the illustrated embodiment, as in Figures 2 and 3 As seen, the first operating member 34 includes a rod portion 48 and a support portion 50. The support portion 50 is pivotally attached to the base member 22 by a pivot pin 46 for pivoting about a first operational axis A1. The lever portion 48 is pivotally attached to the support portion 50 by a pivot 51 for pivoting about a second operating axis A2. As seen in FIG. 4, the second operating member 36 is pivotally mounted on the support portion 50 of the first operating member 34 for pivoting relative to the base member 22 about the third operating axis A3. Therefore, the second operating member 36 pivots along the first operating path P1 together with the first operating member 34 during the braking operation.
如在圖5至7中所見的，第一操作構件34的 桿件部份48相對於底座構件22被可樞轉地安裝，以繞第二操作軸線A2沿著第二操作路徑P2在靜置位置(圖5)與第二換檔位置SP2(圖7)之間樞轉而實施換檔操作(纜線拉取操作)。如圖6所示，回應桿件部份48從靜置位置至第一換檔位置SP1的樞轉移動，用來改變單一變速檔的換檔操作被提供。第一換檔位置SP1係沿著第二操作路徑P2被設定在靜置位置與第二換檔位置SP2之間。 如圖7所示，回應桿件部份48從靜置位置至第二換檔位置SP2的樞轉移動，用來改變多個變速檔的換檔操作被提供。亦即，第一操作構件34的桿件部份48作用成為纜線拉取桿件，其拉取內纜線20a以改變一個、兩個、或更多個的變速檔或速率級。在舉例說明的實施例中，第二操作路徑P2不平行(橫向)於第一操作路徑P1(圖3)。 As seen in Figures 5 to 7, the first operating member 34 The lever portion 48 is pivotally mounted relative to the base member 22 to be along the second operational axis A2 along the second operational path P2 in the rest position (Fig. 5) and the second shift position SP2 (Fig. 7) The shifting operation (cable pulling operation) is performed by pivoting between. As shown in Fig. 6, in response to the pivotal movement of the lever portion 48 from the rest position to the first shift position SP1, a shifting operation for changing the single shift speed is provided. The first shift position SP1 is set between the rest position and the second shift position SP2 along the second operation path P2. As shown in Fig. 7, in response to the pivotal movement of the lever portion 48 from the rest position to the second shift position SP2, a shifting operation for changing a plurality of shift speeds is provided. That is, the lever portion 48 of the first operating member 34 acts as a cable pull rod that pulls the inner cable 20a to change one, two, or more shift speeds or speed levels. In the illustrated embodiment, the second operational path P2 is not parallel (transverse) to the first operational path P1 (Fig. 3).
第一操作構件34的桿件部份48接觸被設置 在換檔單元24上的第一耦接桿件或第一耦接構件52。因此，第一操作構件34的桿件部份48***作性地耦接於換檔單元24，以回應桿件部份48繞第二操作軸線A2的樞轉移動而將第一變速裝置操作至多個變速檔(在第一變速裝置為撥鏈器的情況中為多個檔位位置)中的任何一個。 在舉例說明的實施例中，第二操作軸線A2相對於第一操作軸線A1不平行。騎車者將第一操作構件34的桿件部份48繞第二操作軸線A2於朝向自行車縱向中心平面的方向樞轉以進行換檔。另一方面，騎車者將第一操作構件34的桿件部份48及支撐部份50繞第一操作軸線A1於概括地平行於自行車縱向中心平面的方向樞轉以進行制動。 The contact of the lever portion 48 of the first operating member 34 is set A first coupling rod or first coupling member 52 on the shifting unit 24. Accordingly, the lever portion 48 of the first operating member 34 is operatively coupled to the shifting unit 24 to operate the first shifting device in response to pivotal movement of the lever portion 48 about the second operating axis A2. Any of the shift speeds (in the case where the first shifting device is a plurality of gear positions in the case of a derailleur). In the illustrated embodiment, the second operating axis A2 is non-parallel with respect to the first operating axis A1. The rider pivots the lever portion 48 of the first operating member 34 about the second operating axis A2 in a direction toward the longitudinal center plane of the bicycle for shifting. On the other hand, the rider pivots the lever portion 48 and the support portion 50 of the first operating member 34 about the first operating axis A1 in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal center plane of the bicycle for braking.
當騎車者將第一操作構件34繞第一操作軸線 A1樞轉時，第二操作構件36會與第一操作構件34一起沿著第一操作(制動)路徑P1移動，因為第二操作構件36被支撐在支撐部份50上。另外，第一耦接構件52被可繞被設置在銷55上的第四操作軸線A4樞轉地設置，並且第一耦接構件52可滑動地接觸桿件部份48，使得第一 耦接構件52與第一操作構件34一起沿著第一操作路徑P1移動。 When the rider turns the first operating member 34 around the first operating axis When A1 is pivoted, the second operating member 36 moves along the first operating (braking) path P1 together with the first operating member 34 because the second operating member 36 is supported on the support portion 50. In addition, the first coupling member 52 is pivotally disposed about a fourth operating axis A4 disposed on the pin 55, and the first coupling member 52 slidably contacts the lever portion 48 such that the first The coupling member 52 moves along the first operational path P1 together with the first operating member 34.
如上所述，第二操作構件36被可樞轉地安裝 在第一操作構件34的支撐部份50上，使得第二操作構件36繞第三操作軸線A3(圖5及8)相對於底座構件22及第一操作構件34在靜置位置(圖5)與換檔位置SP3(圖8)之間樞轉。如在圖4中所見的，第二操作構件36接觸被設置在換檔單元24上的第二耦接構件53。因此，第二操作構件36***作性地耦接於換檔單元24，以回應第二操作構件36繞第三操作軸線A3的樞轉移動而將第一變速裝置操作至多個變速檔(在第一變速裝置為撥鏈器的情況中為多個檔位位置)中的任何一個。另外，當騎車者將第一操作構件34的桿件部份48繞第二操作軸線A2樞轉時，桿件部份48的接觸部49(圖4)接觸第二操作構件36，使得第二操作構件36與第一操作構件34的桿件部份48一起樞轉。在此操作中，雖然第一及第二耦接構件52及53在此情況中同時被移動，但是換檔單元24被建構成只拉取內纜線20a。換檔單元24的此種構造被揭示在美國專利申請案公開第2008/0314183號中，因而為簡潔起見將不會被詳細討論。 As described above, the second operating member 36 is pivotally mounted On the support portion 50 of the first operating member 34, the second operating member 36 is placed in the rest position relative to the base member 22 and the first operating member 34 about the third operating axis A3 (Figs. 5 and 8) (Fig. 5). Pivot between the shift position SP3 (Fig. 8). As seen in FIG. 4, the second operating member 36 contacts the second coupling member 53 that is disposed on the shifting unit 24. Accordingly, the second operating member 36 is operatively coupled to the shifting unit 24 to operate the first shifting device to a plurality of shifting gears in response to pivotal movement of the second operating member 36 about the third operating axis A3 (in the first A shifting device is any one of a plurality of gear positions in the case of a derailleur. In addition, when the rider pivots the lever portion 48 of the first operating member 34 about the second operating axis A2, the contact portion 49 (FIG. 4) of the lever portion 48 contacts the second operating member 36, such that The two operating members 36 pivot together with the lever portion 48 of the first operating member 34. In this operation, although the first and second coupling members 52 and 53 are simultaneously moved in this case, the shifting unit 24 is constructed to pull only the inner cable 20a. Such a configuration of the shifting unit 24 is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0314183, which will not be discussed in detail for the sake of brevity.
如可瞭解的，騎車者可能想要有目前的變速 檔或速率級(在第一變速裝置為撥鏈器的情況中為檔位位置)的可見指示(visible indication)，以確保正確的變速檔已被選擇。在一個實施例中，如圖1至3所示，指示 裝置54被設置在底座構件22上且***作性地耦接於換檔單元24。轉向圖9至11，在一個實施例中，指示裝置54包含指示構件56、連接構件58、偏壓元件60、及透鏡62。指示構件56被建構成光學式地(optically)指示目前的變速檔。指示裝置54的指示構件56被設置在遠端部份30上。明確地說，指示構件56被設置在遠端部份30的角峰部份32上。角峰部份32具有凹部64，而指示構件56被設置於凹部64內。連接構件58包含連接纜線，因而連接構件58在以下被稱為連接纜線58。連接纜線58包含將指示構件56連接於換檔單元24的內纜線58a、及外管58b。偏壓元件60包含壓縮彈簧，因而偏壓元件60在以下被稱為壓縮彈簧60。透鏡62被耦接於底座構件22，而指示構件56可經由透鏡62被觀看。在此實施例中，透鏡62與底座構件22的表面實質上齊平或共平面(或是透鏡62可從底座構件稍微***(見圖4))。透鏡62可以用任何想要的方式(例如，螺釘69)而被連接於底座構件22。如在圖10及11中所見的，連接纜線58的內纜線58a將指示構件56機械式地連接於換檔單元24。 As can be appreciated, the rider may want to have the current shift A visible indication of the gear or rate stage (the gear position in the case of the first shifting device being the derailleur) to ensure that the correct shifting gear has been selected. In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the indication The device 54 is disposed on the base member 22 and is operatively coupled to the shifting unit 24. Turning to FIGS. 9-11, in one embodiment, the indicator device 54 includes an indicator member 56, a connecting member 58, a biasing member 60, and a lens 62. The indicator member 56 is constructed to optically indicate the current shift speed. The indicating member 56 of the indicating device 54 is disposed on the distal end portion 30. In particular, the indicator member 56 is disposed on the peak portion 32 of the distal end portion 30. The peak portion 32 has a recess 64 and the indicator member 56 is disposed within the recess 64. The connecting member 58 includes a connecting cable, and thus the connecting member 58 is hereinafter referred to as a connecting cable 58. The connecting cable 58 includes an inner cable 58a that connects the indicating member 56 to the shifting unit 24, and an outer tube 58b. The biasing element 60 includes a compression spring, and thus the biasing element 60 is referred to below as a compression spring 60. The lens 62 is coupled to the base member 22 and the indicator member 56 is viewable via the lens 62. In this embodiment, the lens 62 is substantially flush or coplanar with the surface of the base member 22 (or the lens 62 can be slightly raised from the base member (see Figure 4)). Lens 62 can be attached to base member 22 in any desired manner (e.g., screw 69). As seen in Figures 10 and 11, the inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 mechanically connects the indicator member 56 to the shifting unit 24.
如圖9至15所示，凹部64在底座構件22被 耦接於自行車車把16的狀態中於橫向方向延伸。因此，當由騎車者觀看時，指示構件56在換檔單元24改變變速檔時，指示構件56從左側移動至右側(或從右側移動至左側)。換句話說，指示構件56被建構成在底座構件22 被耦接於自行車車把16的狀態中相對於底座構件22於橫向方向移動。壓縮彈簧60被設置在凹部64的槽溝66內且於第一方向D1偏壓指示構件56。連接纜線58的內纜線58a被連接於指示構件56。連接纜線58的內纜線58a延伸通過偏壓元件或壓縮彈簧60。於底座構件22，內纜線58a經由第一通孔68而延伸出內部空間42且經由第二通孔70而延伸入凹部64的槽溝66，以如以下會更詳細討論的將換檔單元24的捲繞構件或旋轉體74(圖16)連接於指示構件56。 As shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, the recess 64 is received at the base member 22. The state of being coupled to the bicycle handlebar 16 extends in the lateral direction. Therefore, when viewed by the rider, the indicating member 56 moves the pointing member 56 from the left side to the right side (or from the right side to the left side) when the shifting unit 24 changes the shift speed. In other words, the indicating member 56 is constructed on the base member 22 In the state of being coupled to the bicycle handlebar 16, it is moved in the lateral direction with respect to the base member 22. The compression spring 60 is disposed within the groove 66 of the recess 64 and biases the indicating member 56 in the first direction D1. The inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 is connected to the indicating member 56. The inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 extends through a biasing element or compression spring 60. In the base member 22, the inner cable 58a extends out of the inner space 42 via the first through hole 68 and extends into the groove 66 of the recess 64 via the second through hole 70 to shift the unit as will be discussed in more detail below. A winding member or rotating body 74 (FIG. 16) of 24 is coupled to the indicating member 56.
底座構件22具有於底座構件22的右側延伸 的外部表面80。外部表面80設置有凹部82，此凹部82具有相鄰於換檔單元24的第一端部84、及相鄰於指示構件56的第二端部86。連接纜線58被設置於凹部82內。 連接纜線58的外管58b被配置於凹部82。在此實施例中，外管58b概括地延伸凹部82的長度。如圖10及11所示，連接纜線58的內纜線58a通過指示裝置54的偏壓元件或壓縮彈簧60。或者，連接纜線58可只是滑動抵靠底座構件22的外部表面80，因而不必有於外部表面80的凹部82。 The base member 22 has a right side extension of the base member 22 External surface 80. The outer surface 80 is provided with a recess 82 having a first end 84 adjacent to the shifting unit 24 and a second end 86 adjacent the indicating member 56. The connection cable 58 is disposed in the recess 82. The outer tube 58b of the connection cable 58 is disposed in the recess 82. In this embodiment, the outer tube 58b generally extends the length of the recess 82. As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 passes through a biasing member or compression spring 60 of the indicating device 54. Alternatively, the attachment cable 58 can simply slide against the outer surface 80 of the base member 22 and thus need not have a recess 82 in the outer surface 80.
如圖14及15所示，指示構件56包含舌片 (tab)部份90、底座部份92、及端蓋94。底座部份92被配置於配置開口。底座部份92被建構成配合槽溝66，以防止指示構件56除了於第一方向D1及第二方向D2的移動以外的移動。底座部份92具有有開口的第一圓形部 份100、及有螺紋開口的第二圓形部份102。端蓋94具有裝配於舌片部份90的槽溝內的上方突出部118、及在組態上實質上類似於底座部份92的第一及第二圓形部份100及102的第一及第二圓形部份94a及94b。端蓋94的第二圓形部份94b可類似於底座部份92的第二圓形部份102的螺紋開口具有螺紋。因此，連接纜線58的內纜線58a的一個端部可延伸出於底座部份92的第一圓形部份100的開口，並且端蓋94可被裝配覆於底座部份92之上。螺釘124可被***通過於端蓋94的第二圓形部份94b的螺紋開口且至於底座部份92的第二圓形部份102的螺紋開口內。此組態可使連接纜線58的內纜線58a被穩固地附接於指示構件56。 As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the indicator member 56 includes a tab (tab) portion 90, base portion 92, and end cap 94. The base portion 92 is disposed in the configuration opening. The base portion 92 is configured to engage the slot 66 to prevent movement of the indicating member 56 in addition to movement in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The base portion 92 has a first circular portion having an opening A portion 100, and a second circular portion 102 having a threaded opening. The end cap 94 has an upper projection 118 that fits within the groove of the tab portion 90, and a first portion that is substantially similar in configuration to the first and second circular portions 100 and 102 of the base portion 92. And second circular portions 94a and 94b. The second circular portion 94b of the end cap 94 can be threaded similar to the threaded opening of the second circular portion 102 of the base portion 92. Thus, one end of the inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 can extend through the opening of the first circular portion 100 of the base portion 92, and the end cover 94 can be overlaid over the base portion 92. The screw 124 can be inserted through the threaded opening of the second circular portion 94b of the end cap 94 and into the threaded opening of the second circular portion 102 of the base portion 92. This configuration allows the inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 to be securely attached to the indicator member 56.
因此，如圖10及11所示，指示構件56被概 括地設置於指示裝置54的第一端部104。壓縮彈簧60將指示構件56於第一方向D1朝向第一端部104驅策或偏壓。在此實施例中，壓縮彈簧60為壓縮螺旋彈簧，並且連接纜線58的內纜線58a被連接於指示構件56且延伸通過壓縮彈簧60的中心。 Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the indication member 56 is The first end portion 104 of the indicating device 54 is disposed. The compression spring 60 urges or biases the indicator member 56 toward the first end 104 in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the compression spring 60 is a compression coil spring and the inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 is coupled to the indicator member 56 and extends through the center of the compression spring 60.
如圖16至19所示，換檔單元24包含旋轉體 74。在此實施例中，旋轉體74具有有槽溝及突出部的軸向延伸部74a，此軸向延伸部74a可被***至換檔單元24的相應開口或棘輪(未顯示)內。旋轉體74***作性地耦接於第一及第二操作構件34及36。另外，旋轉體74經由換檔控制纜線20的內纜線20a而被耦接於第一變速 裝置以改變變速檔。因為旋轉體74的捲繞及釋放操作概括而言係已被瞭解的，所以此處不詳細敘述此些操作。連接纜線58的內纜線58a***作性地連接於旋轉體74，使得指示裝置54回應旋轉體74的移動而被致動。 As shown in Figures 16 to 19, the shifting unit 24 includes a rotating body 74. In this embodiment, the rotating body 74 has an axially extending portion 74a having a groove and a projection that can be inserted into a corresponding opening or ratchet (not shown) of the shifting unit 24. The rotating body 74 is operatively coupled to the first and second operating members 34 and 36. In addition, the rotating body 74 is coupled to the first shifting via the inner cable 20a of the shift control cable 20. The device is to change the shift speed. Since the winding and releasing operations of the rotating body 74 are generally understood, such operations are not described in detail herein. The inner cable 58a of the connection cable 58 is operatively coupled to the rotating body 74 such that the indicating device 54 is actuated in response to the movement of the rotating body 74.
在一個實施例中，內纜線58a藉著使用鉗夾 元件106(圖18及19)而被連接於旋轉體74。鉗夾構件106為使用螺釘108而被附接於旋轉體74的矩形元件。 螺釘108施加壓力於內纜線58a，使得內纜線58a被摩擦性地固持在鉗夾元件106與旋轉體74之間。因此，在此實施例中，內纜線58a的張力或長度可容易地被調整。 In one embodiment, the inner cable 58a is clamped by using a clamp Element 106 (Figs. 18 and 19) is coupled to rotating body 74. The jaw member 106 is a rectangular member that is attached to the rotating body 74 using the screw 108. The screw 108 applies pressure to the inner cable 58a such that the inner cable 58a is frictionally held between the jaw member 106 and the rotating body 74. Therefore, in this embodiment, the tension or length of the inner cable 58a can be easily adjusted.
如圖10及11所示，內纜線58a抵抗壓縮彈 簧60的偏壓力而於第二方向D2拉動指示構件56。亦即，旋轉體74被建構成抵抗壓縮彈簧60的偏壓力而將指示構件56於第二方向D2移動，並且偏壓元件或壓縮彈簧60被建構成於第一方向D1偏壓指示構件56。因此，指示構件56被建構成可於第一方向D1及與第一方向D1相反的第二方向D2線性移動。亦即，當騎車者操作第一操作構件34時，旋轉體74(例如，分開的或成一單元的捲取構件)拉取換檔控制纜線20的內纜線20a，以移動第一變速裝置而改變變速檔。在此操作中，旋轉體74同時拉取連接纜線58的內纜線58a，因而造成指示構件56於第二方向D2移動。另外，當騎車者操作第二操作構件36時，旋轉體74釋放換檔控制纜線20的內纜線20a，因而容許第一變速裝置於相反方向改變變速檔。此動作同時可 使連接纜線58的內纜線58a被釋放，因而造成壓縮彈簧60將指示構件56於第一方向D1移動。 As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the inner cable 58a resists the compression bomb The biasing force of the spring 60 pulls the indicating member 56 in the second direction D2. That is, the rotating body 74 is constructed to move the indicating member 56 in the second direction D2 against the biasing force of the compression spring 60, and the biasing member or compression spring 60 is constructed to bias the indicating member 56 in the first direction D1. Therefore, the indicating member 56 is constructed to be linearly movable in the first direction D1 and in the second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1. That is, when the rider operates the first operating member 34, the rotating body 74 (for example, a separate or unitary take-up member) pulls the inner cable 20a of the shift control cable 20 to move the first shifting The gear is changed by the device. In this operation, the rotating body 74 simultaneously pulls the inner cable 58a of the connecting cable 58, thereby causing the indicating member 56 to move in the second direction D2. In addition, when the rider operates the second operating member 36, the rotating body 74 releases the inner cable 20a of the shift control cable 20, thereby allowing the first shifting device to change the shifting gear in the opposite direction. This action can also be The inner cable 58a of the connecting cable 58 is released, thereby causing the compression spring 60 to move the indicating member 56 in the first direction D1.
圖20至23顯示操作裝置的另一實施例。亦 即，這些圖式顯示為左側操作裝置的操作裝置14。此實施例在結構上類似於以上所述的實施例，因此只有不同處會被敘述。 20 to 23 show another embodiment of the operating device. also That is, these drawings are shown as the operating device 14 of the left operating device. This embodiment is similar in structure to the embodiment described above, so that only the differences will be described.
如圖23所示，旋轉體74’在換檔單元24的軸 線上旋轉。因此，此實施例以與以上所述的實施例類似的方式操作。但是，操作裝置14的變速檔的數目一般而言比操作裝置12的檔位數目少。因此，可能不需要有與旋轉體74相同的行程(travel)。 As shown in Fig. 23, the rotating body 74' is at the axis of the shifting unit 24. Rotate on the line. Thus, this embodiment operates in a similar manner to the embodiments described above. However, the number of shift speeds of the operating device 14 is generally less than the number of gear positions of the operating device 12. Therefore, it may not be necessary to have the same travel as the rotating body 74.
明確地說，如圖23所示，旋轉體74’具有被 連接於換檔單元軸件132的中心部份130、及從中心部份130延伸的具有溝槽136的弧形構件134。內纜線58a’具有端部部份59，此端部部份59具有比其他部份大的直徑。內纜線58a’通過弧形構件134的通孔(未顯示)，使得端部部份59藉著壓縮彈簧60的偏壓力而被保持於弧形構件134。於弧形構件134的溝槽136被建構成接收及引導連接纜線58’的內纜線58a’。 Specifically, as shown in Fig. 23, the rotating body 74' has been A central portion 130 coupled to the shifting unit shaft member 132 and an arcuate member 134 having a groove 136 extending from the central portion 130. The inner cable 58a' has an end portion 59 which has a larger diameter than the other portions. The inner cable 58a' passes through a through hole (not shown) of the curved member 134 such that the end portion 59 is held by the curved member 134 by the biasing force of the compression spring 60. The groove 136 of the curved member 134 is constructed to receive and guide the inner cable 58a' of the connecting cable 58'.
在瞭解本發明的範圍時，此處所用的術語 「包含」及其衍生字是指明確界定所述的特徵、元件、組件、群類、整數、及/或步驟的存在但是不排除其他未述及的特徵、元件、組件、群類、整數、及/或步驟的存在的開放式術語。此也適用於具有類似意義的字眼，例如術 語「包括」、「具有」、及其衍生字。並且，術語「零件」、「部份」、「構件」、或「元件」在以單數使用時可具有單一部件或多個部件的雙重意義，除非被敘明並非如此。 The terminology used herein when referring to the scope of the invention "Include" and its derivatives are intended to define the nature of the described features, components, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but do not exclude other features, components, components, groups, integers, Open terminology for the existence of steps and/or steps. This also applies to words with similar meanings, such as surgery The words "including", "having", and their derivatives. Also, the terms "part," "portion," "member," or "component" may have the dual meaning of a single component or multiple components when used in the singular, unless otherwise stated.
此處所使用的以下方向術語「向前」、「向 後」、「前」、「後」、「上」、「下」、「向上」、「向下」、「頂部」、「側部」、「橫向」、及「水平」以及任何其他類似的方向術語指的是處於豎立的騎行位置且配備有操作裝置12及14的自行車的該些方向。因此，這些方向術語在被用來敘述操作裝置12及14時應相對於處於在水平表面上的豎立騎行位置且配備有操作裝置12及14的自行車被解讀。術語「左」及「右」被用來在提及從自行車的後方觀看時的右側時指示該「右」側及在提及從自行車的後方觀看時的左側時指示該「左」側。 The following directional terms used here are "forward" and "toward" After, "before", "after", "up", "down", "up", "down", "top", "side", "horizontal", and "horizontal" and any other similar The directional term refers to the directions of the bicycle in the erected riding position and equipped with the operating devices 12 and 14. Accordingly, these directional terms, when used to describe operating devices 12 and 14, should be interpreted relative to bicycles that are equipped with operating devices 12 and 14 in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface. The terms "left" and "right" are used to indicate the "right" side when referring to the right side when viewed from the rear of the bicycle and to indicate the "left" side when referring to the left side when viewed from the rear of the bicycle.
並且，應瞭解雖然此處可能使用術語「第 一」及「第二」來敘述各種不同的組件，但是這些組件不應受到這些術語的限制。這些術語只是被用來區別一個組件與另一個組件。因此，舉例而言，在不背離本發明的教示之下，以上所討論的第一組件可被稱為第二組件，反之亦然。此處所用的術語「被附接」或「附接」涵蓋藉著將一元件直接附加於另一元件而將該元件直接固定於該另一元件的組態、藉著將該元件附加於一或多個中間構件而將該一或多個中間構件又附加於該另一元件而將該元件間接地固定於該另一元件的組態、及一個元件與另一個元件成 整體亦即一個元件實質上為另一個元件的部份的組態。此定義也適用於具有類似意思的字眼，例如術語「被連接」、「被耦接」、「被安裝」及其衍生字。最後，此處所用的程度術語例如「大致上或實質上」表示其所修飾的術語具有使得最終結果不會大幅改變的偏差量。 And, you should understand that although the term " One and two are intended to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, for example, a first component discussed above could be termed a second component, and vice versa, without departing from the teachings of the invention. The term "attached" or "attached" as used herein, encompasses a configuration in which an element is directly attached to another element by attaching it directly to the other element, by attaching the element to the Or a plurality of intermediate members and the one or more intermediate members are attached to the other member to indirectly fix the member to the configuration of the other member, and one member to another member Overall, that is, one component is essentially a configuration of a portion of another component. This definition also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "connected", "coupled", "installed" and their derivatives. Finally, the degree of terms used herein, such as "substantially or substantially", means that the terms modified thereby have an amount of deviation that does not result in a substantial change in the final result.
雖然只選擇選定的實施例來舉例說明本發明，但是對於熟習此項技術者而言從此揭示很明顯，在不背離如附隨的申請專利範圍請求項中所界定的本發明的範圍下，可實施各種不同的改變及修正。例如，各種不同組件的尺寸、形狀、位置、或定向可依需要及/或所想要的被改變，只要這些改變不會在實質上影響其所意欲達成的功能。顯示成為互相直接連接或接觸的組件可有設置在其間的中間結構，只要這些改變不會在實質上影響其所意欲達成的功能。一個元件的功能可由二個元件來實施，反之亦然，除非被明確地敘述並非如此。一個實施例的結構及功能可被採用在另一個實施例中。所有的有利點不須同時呈現在一特別的實施例中。與習知技術不同的每一獨特特徵不論是單獨或與其他特徵組合也應被視為申請人的進一步發明的分開敘述，包含由此種特徵所具體實施的結構及/或功能概念。因此，以上根據本發明的實施例的敘述只是被提供來舉例說明用，而非以限制由附隨的申請專利範圍請求項及其等效物所界定的本發明為目的。 While the invention has been described by way of example only, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Implement various changes and corrections. For example, the size, shape, location, or orientation of the various components may be varied as desired and/or desired as long as such changes do not materially affect the functionality that is intended to be achieved. Components that are shown to be directly connected or in contact with one another may have intermediate structures disposed therebetween as long as such changes do not materially affect the functionality they are intended to achieve. The function of one element can be implemented by two elements, and vice versa, unless explicitly stated otherwise. The structure and function of one embodiment can be employed in another embodiment. All advantageous points need not be presented simultaneously in a particular embodiment. Each distinct feature that is different from the prior art, whether alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered as a separate description of the applicant's further invention, including structural and/or functional concepts embodied by such features. Therefore, the above description of the embodiments of the present invention is intended to be illustrative only, and not to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
12‧‧‧操作裝置 12‧‧‧Operator
18‧‧‧制動控制纜線 18‧‧‧Brake control cable
18a‧‧‧內纜線 18a‧‧‧ inner cable
18b‧‧‧外管 18b‧‧‧External management
20‧‧‧換檔控制纜線 20‧‧‧shift control cable
20a‧‧‧內纜線 20a‧‧‧ inner cable
20b‧‧‧外管 20b‧‧‧External management
22‧‧‧底座構件 22‧‧‧Base member
24‧‧‧換檔單元 24‧‧‧shift unit
26‧‧‧抓握部份 26‧‧‧ grasping part
28‧‧‧近端部份 28‧‧‧ Near-end part
30‧‧‧遠端部份 30‧‧‧ distal part
32‧‧‧角峰部份 32‧‧‧The peak section
34‧‧‧第一操作構件 34‧‧‧First operating member
36‧‧‧第二操作構件 36‧‧‧Second operating member
38‧‧‧束帶構件 38‧‧‧Belt components
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46‧‧‧樞銷 46‧‧‧ pivot
48‧‧‧桿件部份 48‧‧‧Parts
50‧‧‧支撐部份 50‧‧‧Support part
51‧‧‧樞軸 51‧‧‧ pivot
54‧‧‧指示裝置 54‧‧‧ indicating device
56‧‧‧指示構件 56‧‧‧Instructed components
58‧‧‧連接構件，連接纜線 58‧‧‧Connecting components, connecting cables
58a‧‧‧內纜線 58a‧‧‧Cable cable
58b‧‧‧外管 58b‧‧‧External management
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A2‧‧‧第二操作軸線 A2‧‧‧second operating axis
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