TWI841648B - An operating device for a human powered vehicle, particularly a bicycle and an operating unit comprising said operating device - Google Patents
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本發明係關於一種用於人力車輛之操作裝置。在本說明書中，術語「人力車輛」包括主要由人力驅動的任何車輛，包括但不限於自行車、電動自行車和電動自行車。本發明進一步關於一種含有該操作裝置之操作單元。 The present invention relates to an operating device for a human-powered vehicle. In this specification, the term "human-powered vehicle" includes any vehicle that is primarily driven by human power, including but not limited to bicycles, electric bicycles and electric bicycles. The present invention further relates to an operating unit containing the operating device.
這些操作裝置通常用於操作人力車輛的組件。為此目的，該操作裝置通常安裝在人力車輛的手把上。由於要操作的組件數量增加，因此安裝在手把上的操作裝置數量也增加。 These operating devices are usually used to operate components of the rickshaw. For this purpose, the operating device is usually mounted on the handlebars of the rickshaw. As the number of components to be operated increases, the number of operating devices mounted on the handlebars also increases.
此外並取決於手把的類型，包括但不限於下彎式手把(Drop-type handlebar)和三鐵/休息手把(Triathlon/aero handlebar)，可提供用於同一組件的主操作裝置和輔助操作裝置。該主操作裝置和該輔助操作裝置安裝在手把的不同位置，以允許騎乘者以不同的姿勢操作。在這方面的一個特定範例為主煞車拉桿/主操作裝置和輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置，其兩者構成操作人力車輛的操作裝置/前或後煞車(請參見例如專利案US 9,994,282 B2或US 4,930,798)。 In addition and depending on the type of handlebar, including but not limited to drop-type handlebars and triathlon/aero handlebars, a primary operating device and an auxiliary operating device may be provided for the same assembly. The primary operating device and the auxiliary operating device are mounted at different positions on the handlebar to allow the rider to operate in different postures. A specific example in this regard is a primary brake lever/primary operating device and an auxiliary brake lever/auxiliary operating device, which together constitute an operating device/front or rear brake for operating a human-powered vehicle (see, for example, patents US 9,994,282 B2 or US 4,930,798).
一方面，手把通常僅提供有限的空間來安裝操作裝置。 On the one hand, the handlebars usually offer only limited space for mounting operating devices.
另一方面，非常需要該操作裝置可安裝在手把上，以滿足不同騎乘者的意願並滿足其各自的人體工學要求。另外，希望避免將多個功能過度結合到主操作裝置中，以維持主操作裝置的簡單配置。 On the other hand, it is highly desirable that the operating device can be mounted on the handlebar to meet the wishes of different riders and satisfy their respective ergonomic requirements. In addition, it is desirable to avoid excessive integration of multiple functions into the main operating device to maintain a simple configuration of the main operating device.
鑑於上述情況，本發明之目的是提供一種用於人力車輛的操作裝置，其提供手把上可用空間的有效利用。 In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an operating device for a human-powered vehicle which provides efficient utilization of the available space on the handlebars.
本發明之進一步目的是提供一種用於人力車輛的操作裝置，其允許滿足不同騎乘者的各種人體工學需求。 A further object of the invention is to provide an operating device for a human-powered vehicle which allows the various ergonomic needs of different riders to be met.
本發明之更進一步目的是提供一種操作裝置，其能夠維持主操作裝置的簡單組態。 A further object of the present invention is to provide an operating device that is capable of maintaining a simple configuration of the main operating device.
根據本發明第一態樣用於特別是自行車這類人力車輛的操作裝置包括一夾具、一本體和一耦接結構。該夾具構成安裝至該人力車輛的一手把上，並且定義一夾軸線。該本體耦接至該夾具並包括一第一連接器，其構成連接一動力傳輸機構；及一第二連接器，其構成與該動力傳輸機構連接。該耦接結構設置在該夾具與該本體之一者上，即該夾具或該本體上。另外，該耦接結構構成可調整式將一額外操作裝置耦接至該操作裝置。 According to a first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a human-powered vehicle, in particular a bicycle, comprises a clamp, a body and a coupling structure. The clamp is configured to be mounted on a handlebar of the human-powered vehicle and defines a clamp axis. The body is coupled to the clamp and comprises a first connector configured to be connected to a power transmission mechanism; and a second connector configured to be connected to the power transmission mechanism. The coupling structure is disposed on one of the clamp and the body, i.e., the clamp or the body. In addition, the coupling structure is configured to adjustably couple an additional operating device to the operating device.
第一態樣的該操作裝置允許有效運用手把上的可用安裝空間，使得能夠通過該夾具或該本體上的該耦接結構附接一額外操作裝置。由於可調整性，可安裝該操作裝置和該額外操作裝置，以滿足各種騎乘者的人體工學願望。 最後並且因為該操作裝置可為輔助操作裝置，例如輔助煞車拉桿，所以該主操作裝置的組態，例如主煞車拉桿，可保持簡單。 The first aspect of the operating device allows efficient use of the available mounting space on the handlebar, making it possible to attach an additional operating device via the clamp or the coupling structure on the body. Due to the adjustability, the operating device and the additional operating device can be mounted to meet the ergonomic wishes of various riders. Finally and because the operating device can be an auxiliary operating device, such as an auxiliary brake lever, the configuration of the main operating device, such as the main brake lever, can be kept simple.
本發明的第二態樣，為根據第一態樣的該操作裝置所構成，如此該第一連接器之至少部分及該第二連接器之至少部分整合至該本體。 The second aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of the first aspect, so that at least part of the first connector and at least part of the second connector are integrated into the body.
因此，第二態樣的該操作裝置體型較小，具有較少零件並因此具有簡單的配置。 Therefore, the operating device of the second aspect is smaller in size, has fewer parts and thus has a simpler configuration.
本發明的第三態樣，為根據該第一或第二態樣的該操作裝置所構成，如此該第一連接器定義具有一第一中心軸線的第一開口，並且該第二連接器定義具有一第二中心軸線的第二開口。該第二中心軸線相對於該第一中心軸線形成夾角小於90度的角度。 The third aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of the first or second aspect, such that the first connector defines a first opening with a first central axis, and the second connector defines a second opening with a second central axis. The second central axis forms an angle less than 90 degrees with respect to the first central axis.
因此，諸如鮑登鋼索(Bowden cable)和液壓軟管這些動力傳遞機構可適當配置並引導到該人力車輛的組件及/或諸如該主操作裝置的另一操作裝置。 Thus, power transmission mechanisms such as Bowden cables and hydraulic hoses can be appropriately configured and directed to components of the human-powered vehicle and/or another operating device such as the main operating device.
本發明的第四態樣，為根據第一至第三態樣之任一者的該操作裝置所構成，如此該動力傳遞機構包括一第一液壓軟管與一第二液壓軟管。該第一連接器可連接至該第一液壓軟管，並且該第二連接器可連接至該第二液壓軟管。 The fourth aspect of the present invention is constituted by the operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects, such that the power transmission mechanism includes a first hydraulic hose and a second hydraulic hose. The first connector can be connected to the first hydraulic hose, and the second connector can be connected to the second hydraulic hose.
根據第四態樣之液壓機構當作動力傳遞機構使用提供了穩定操作和低成本保養。 The use of the hydraulic mechanism according to the fourth aspect as a power transmission mechanism provides stable operation and low-cost maintenance.
本發明的第五態樣，為根據第一至第四態樣之任一者的該操作裝置所構成，如此該夾具沿著該夾軸線設置在該第一連接器與該第二連接器之間。 The fifth aspect of the present invention is constituted by the operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, so that the clamp is arranged between the first connector and the second connector along the clamp axis.
因此，諸如液壓軟管的動力傳遞機構可適當配置並引導到該人力車輛的組件及/或諸如該主操作裝置的另一操作裝置。 Thus, a power transmission mechanism such as a hydraulic hose can be appropriately configured and directed to a component of the human-powered vehicle and/or another operating device such as the main operating device.
本發明的第六態樣，根據第一至第五態樣之任一者的該操作裝置更包括一活塞，其以可移動式配置在該本體的一圓管孔內；及一操作拉桿，其以樞轉方式相對於該本體配置在一樞轉軸線四周。該操作拉桿耦接至該活塞，如此沿著由該圓管孔定義的一圓管軸線移動該活塞。第一連接器、第二連接器和夾具之至少一者配置在該本體上相對於包含該圓管軸線的平面並且平行於該樞轉軸線之第一側上，並且該樞轉軸線配置在相對於該平面與該第一側相對之第二側。 The sixth aspect of the present invention, according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the operating device further includes a piston, which is movably arranged in a circular tube hole of the body; and an operating lever, which is pivotally arranged around a pivot axis relative to the body. The operating lever is coupled to the piston, so as to move the piston along a circular tube axis defined by the circular tube hole. At least one of the first connector, the second connector and the clamp is arranged on the first side of the body relative to the plane containing the circular tube axis and parallel to the pivot axis, and the pivot axis is arranged on the second side opposite to the first side relative to the plane.
因此，實現小型化組態及諸如液壓軟管的動力傳遞機構可適當配置，並引導到該人力車輛的組件及/或諸如該主操作裝置的另一操作裝置。 Therefore, a miniaturized configuration is achieved and a power transmission mechanism such as a hydraulic hose can be appropriately configured and directed to a component of the human-powered vehicle and/or another operating device such as the main operating device.
本發明的第七態樣，為根據該第一至第六態樣之任一者的該操作裝置所構成，如此該耦接結構構成在該夾具上。 The seventh aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of any one of the first to sixth aspects, so that the coupling structure is constructed on the clamp.
因此，可從操作的觀點最佳化本體的配置，並且改善該額外操作裝置的可安裝性。 Therefore, the configuration of the main body can be optimized from the perspective of operation, and the mountability of the additional operating device can be improved.
本發明的第八態樣，為根據該第七態樣的該操作裝置所構成，如此該耦接結構包括一延伸孔、一螺母和一螺栓。該延伸孔設置在該夾具上，並且在圍繞該夾軸線的圓周方向延伸。該螺母沿著該圓周方向，可調整式配置在該夾具的一內圓周表面上。該螺栓穿過該延伸孔並咬合該螺母，使得該額外操作裝置可沿著該圓周方向安裝在夾具上不同位置處。 The eighth aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of the seventh aspect, so that the coupling structure includes an extension hole, a nut and a bolt. The extension hole is provided on the clamp and extends in the circumferential direction around the clamp axis. The nut is adjustably arranged on an inner circumferential surface of the clamp along the circumferential direction. The bolt passes through the extension hole and engages with the nut, so that the additional operating device can be installed at different positions on the clamp along the circumferential direction.
第八態樣的配置使得該額外操作裝置容易組裝及調整。 The eighth configuration makes the additional operating device easy to assemble and adjust.
本發明的第九態樣，為根據該第八態樣的該操作裝置所構成，如此該耦接結構更包括設置於該夾具上的一凹槽。該凹槽定義其中設置該延伸孔的該內圓周表面。該凹槽進一步定義第一和第二側壁，其沿著該夾軸線通過該延 伸孔彼此面對。該螺母配置在該第一和第二側壁之間，從而限制該螺母的旋轉運動。 The ninth aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of the eighth aspect, so that the coupling structure further includes a groove disposed on the clamp. The groove defines the inner circumferential surface in which the extension hole is disposed. The groove further defines first and second side walls that face each other along the clamp axis through the extension hole. The nut is disposed between the first and second side walls, thereby limiting the rotational movement of the nut.
第九態樣的配置促使容易組裝，因為當該螺栓旋入該螺母時，可限制該螺母的旋轉動作\。 The ninth configuration facilitates easy assembly because when the bolt is screwed into the nut, the rotational movement of the nut can be limited.
本發明的第十態樣，為根據該第八或第九態樣的該操作裝置所構成，如此該夾具包括一第一部件和一鉸接到所述第一部件的第二部件。 The tenth aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of the eighth or ninth aspect, so that the clamp includes a first component and a second component hinged to the first component.
因此，第十態樣的該操作裝置可輕易安裝至該手把。 Therefore, the operating device of the tenth embodiment can be easily installed on the handle.
本發明的第十一態樣，為根據該第十態樣的該操作裝置所構成，如此該延伸孔設置在該第一部件與該第二部件之一者上。 The eleventh aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating device of the tenth aspect, so that the extension hole is provided on one of the first component and the second component.
因此，可輕易製造第十態樣的該操作裝置。 Therefore, the operating device of the tenth embodiment can be easily manufactured.
根據本發明的第十二態樣，一操作單元包括該第一至第十一態樣之任一者的該操作裝置以及該額外操作裝置。 According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, an operating unit includes the operating device of any one of the first to eleventh aspects and the additional operating device.
第十二態樣的該操作裝置允許有效運用手把上的安裝空間，使得能夠通過該夾具或該本體上的該耦接結構附接該操作裝置與該額外操作裝置。由於可調整性，可安裝該操作裝置和該額外操作裝置，以滿足各種騎乘者的人體工學期望。最後因為該操作裝置可為輔助操作裝置，例如輔助煞車拉桿，所以該主操作裝置的組態，例如主煞車拉桿，可保持簡單。 The operating device of the twelfth aspect allows for effective use of the mounting space on the handlebar, making it possible to attach the operating device and the additional operating device via the clamp or the coupling structure on the body. Due to the adjustability, the operating device and the additional operating device can be installed to meet the ergonomic expectations of various riders. Finally, because the operating device can be an auxiliary operating device, such as an auxiliary brake lever, the configuration of the main operating device, such as the main brake lever, can be kept simple.
本發明的第十三態樣，根據第十二態樣的該操作單元更包括可沿著該夾軸線不同位置處安裝在該操作裝置上的一安裝件，該額外操作裝置已耦接至該安裝件。 The thirteenth aspect of the present invention, according to the twelfth aspect, the operating unit further includes a mounting member that can be mounted on the operating device at different positions along the clamping axis, and the additional operating device is coupled to the mounting member.
根據第十三態樣，進一步強化該額外操作裝置相對於該操作裝置的可調整性。 According to the thirteenth aspect, the adjustability of the additional operating device relative to the operating device is further enhanced.
本發明的第十四態樣，為根據該第十二或第十三態樣的該操作單元所構成，如此該額外操作裝置選自於由一變速操作裝置、一避震控制裝置、一高度可調整座椅管控制裝置、一電氣開關或其組合所組成之群組。 The fourteenth aspect of the present invention is constructed according to the operating unit of the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, so that the additional operating device is selected from a group consisting of a gear shift operating device, a shock absorber control device, a height-adjustable seat tube control device, an electrical switch or a combination thereof.
如此，應明白，第十四態樣的該操作單元適用於各式各樣的額外操作裝置。因此，該操作單元有助於提高可用性。 Thus, it should be understood that the operating unit of the fourteenth aspect is applicable to a variety of additional operating devices. Therefore, the operating unit helps to improve usability.
10:操作裝置 10: Operating device
12:本體 12: Body
12a:圓管孔 12a: Round tube hole
14a:第一連接器 14a: First connector
14b:第二連接器 14b: Second connector
16:動力傳遞機構 16: Power transmission mechanism
16a:第一液壓軟管 16a: First hydraulic hose
16b:第二液壓軟管 16b: Second hydraulic hose
18a:第一開口 18a: First opening
18b:第二開口 18b: Second opening
20a:第一中心軸線 20a: First central axis
20b:第二中心軸線 20b: Second central axis
22a:第一蓋板 22a: First cover plate
22b:第二蓋板 22b: Second cover plate
23:活塞 23: Piston
24:圓管軸線 24: Axis of circular tube
25:彈簧 25: Spring
26:操作拉桿 26: Operation lever
28:樞軸軸線 28: Pivot axis
30:致動部件 30: Actuating components
32:受動部件 32: Passive parts
34:含該圓管軸線並平行於該樞轉軸線的平面 34: A plane containing the axis of the circular tube and parallel to the pivot axis
36:活塞桿 36: Piston rod
40:夾具 40: Clamp
42:內圓周表面 42: Inner circumferential surface
44:夾軸線 44: Clamping axis
46:第一部件 46: First part
48:第二部件 48: Second part
50:鉸鏈 50: Hinge
52:軸線 52: Axis
54:通孔 54:Through hole
56:圓周方向 56: Circumferential direction
58:夾具螺栓 58: Clamp bolt
60:耦接結構 60: Coupling structure
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64:凹槽 64: Groove
66:底部 66: Bottom
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68b:第二側壁 68b: Second side wall
70:螺母 70: Nut
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74:桿 74: Rod
76:螺紋通孔 76: threaded through hole
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參考下列詳細說明並考慮附圖，將更清楚了解本發明的更完整評價及其許多隨附優點。 A more complete appreciation of the present invention and its many attendant advantages will be more clearly understood by referring to the following detailed description and considering the accompanying drawings.
第一圖為根據本發明具體實施例之含有一操作裝置的操作單元之透視頂視圖；第二圖為第一圖中該操作單元的透視底視圖；第三圖為第一圖中該操作單元的透視正視圖；第四圖為第一圖中該操作單元的透視後視圖；第五圖為第一圖中該操作單元的透視右側視圖；第六圖為從第一圖中該操作單元的右前方看過去之透視圖；及第七圖為從第一圖中該操作單元的右後方看過去之透視圖。 The first figure is a perspective top view of an operating unit including an operating device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; the second figure is a perspective bottom view of the operating unit in the first figure; the third figure is a perspective front view of the operating unit in the first figure; the fourth figure is a perspective rear view of the operating unit in the first figure; the fifth figure is a perspective right side view of the operating unit in the first figure; the sixth figure is a perspective view from the right front of the operating unit in the first figure; and the seventh figure is a perspective view from the right rear of the operating unit in the first figure.
此時將參考該等圖式來解釋具體實施例。熟習該項技藝者從以下該等具體實施例的描述中可了解，以下本發明的具體實施例描述僅供例示而不是限制本發明，如文後的申請專利範圍所界定。 At this time, specific embodiments will be explained with reference to the drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand from the following description of the specific embodiments that the following description of the specific embodiments of the present invention is only for illustration and not for limitation of the present invention, as defined in the scope of the patent application at the end of the text.
在本說明書中，以下說明描述輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置作為該操作裝置的範例。再者，描述高度可調整座椅管控制裝置作為所示具體實施例中該額外操作裝置的範例。 In this specification, the following description describes an auxiliary brake lever/auxiliary operating device as an example of the operating device. Furthermore, a height-adjustable seat tube control device is described as an example of the additional operating device in the specific embodiment shown.
如果參考術語「前、後、上(頂端)、下(底部)、左和右」，那些術語指的是操作裝置安裝至人力車輛手把上的狀態，特別是自行車，其中自行車的騎乘者坐著並面向手把。 If reference is made to the terms "front, rear, upper (top), lower (bottom), left and right", those terms refer to the state in which the operating device is mounted to the handlebars of a human-powered vehicle, particularly a bicycle, in which the rider of the bicycle sits and faces the handlebars.
第一圖至第七圖揭示一種操作單元200，其包括一操作裝置10及一額外操作裝置100。 Figures 1 to 7 disclose an operating unit 200, which includes an operating device 10 and an additional operating device 100.
在描述的具體實施例中，操作裝置10為輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置。輔助煞車拉桿通常也稱為中斷器煞車拉桿、直列煞車拉桿、交叉安裝拉桿或頂部安裝拉桿。 In the specific embodiment described, the operating device 10 is an auxiliary brake lever/auxiliary operating device. Auxiliary brake levers are also commonly called interrupter brake levers, inline brake levers, cross-mounted levers or top-mounted levers.
輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置通常用於例如自行車這類人力車輛、電動輔助自行車和具有例如下彎式手把這類手把的電動自行車，這讓騎乘者有不同的駕駛姿勢。尤其是，主煞車拉桿/主操作裝置安裝在手把H上(請參見第七圖)，如此在主要駕駛姿勢下操作，而輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置安裝在手把H上，所以可在第二駕駛姿勢下操作。因此，騎乘者可在兩種姿勢下操作該操作的裝置/前或後煞車，例如盤式煞車或轂式煞車。使用這種輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置的典型手把為下彎式手把和航空/鐵人三項手把。然而，輔助煞車拉桿/輔助操作裝置也適用於其他手把。 Auxiliary brake levers/auxiliary operating devices are generally used in human-powered vehicles such as bicycles, electric assisted bicycles, and electric bicycles having handlebars such as downward-bent handlebars, which allow the rider to have different driving postures. In particular, the main brake lever/main operating device is mounted on the handlebar H (see FIG. 7 ) so as to be operated in the main driving posture, and the auxiliary brake lever/auxiliary operating device is mounted on the handlebar H so as to be operated in the second driving posture. Therefore, the rider can operate the operating device/front or rear brake, such as a disc brake or a drum brake, in two postures. Typical handlebars that use this type of assisted brake lever/assisted operating device are drop-down handlebars and aero/triathlon handlebars. However, the assisted brake lever/assisted operating device is also suitable for other handlebars.
如第一圖和第二圖所示，操作裝置具有一本體12。本體12包括一第一連接器14a和一第二連接器14b。 As shown in the first and second figures, the operating device has a body 12. The body 12 includes a first connector 14a and a second connector 14b.
如第三圖所示，第一連接器14a和第二連接器14b構成連接動力傳遞機構16。動力傳遞機構16包括一第一液壓軟管16a和一第二液壓軟管16b。第一連接器14a可連接至第一液壓軟管16a。第二連接器14b可連接至第二液壓軟管16b。第一液壓軟管16a將操作裝置10(輔助操作裝置)連接至該主要操作裝置。第一連接器14a定義具有第一中心軸20a的第一開口18a。在第一開口18a上可提供內螺紋咬合第一連接螺絲，該內螺紋受到第一蓋板22a保護，用於固定第一液壓軟管16a。 As shown in the third figure, the first connector 14a and the second connector 14b constitute a connecting power transmission mechanism 16. The power transmission mechanism 16 includes a first hydraulic hose 16a and a second hydraulic hose 16b. The first connector 14a can be connected to the first hydraulic hose 16a. The second connector 14b can be connected to the second hydraulic hose 16b. The first hydraulic hose 16a connects the operating device 10 (auxiliary operating device) to the main operating device. The first connector 14a defines a first opening 18a having a first central axis 20a. An internal threaded first connecting screw can be provided on the first opening 18a, and the internal thread is protected by a first cover plate 22a for fixing the first hydraulic hose 16a.
第二液壓軟管16b將操作裝置10連接至一已操作裝置，在範例中為諸如盤式煞車夾的煞車裝置。第二連接器14b定義具有第二中心軸20b的第二開口18b。在第二開口18b上可提供內螺紋咬合第二連接螺絲，該內螺紋受到第二蓋板22b保護，用於固定第二液壓軟管16b。 The second hydraulic hose 16b connects the operating device 10 to an operated device, in the example a brake device such as a disc brake clamp. The second connector 14b defines a second opening 18b having a second center axis 20b. An internal thread engaging a second connecting screw can be provided on the second opening 18b, the internal thread being protected by a second cover plate 22b for fixing the second hydraulic hose 16b.
針對第一和第二液壓軟管16a、b及第一和第二連接器14a、b的連接而言，請參考US 6,527,303 B2，關於該液壓軟管組件的內容是以引用方式整個併入本文供參考。此外，要強調的是，也可在操作裝置中實現其他連結/連接結構，例如絞接式管接頭結構(Banjo fitting structure)。 For the connection of the first and second hydraulic hoses 16a, b and the first and second connectors 14a, b, please refer to US 6,527,303 B2, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, it should be emphasized that other connection/connection structures can also be implemented in the operating device, such as a banjo fitting structure.
因此，第一連接器14a和第二連接器14b分別可連接到第一液壓軟管16a和第二液壓軟管16b。請注意，為了清楚起見，僅在一些附圖(請參見第三圖和第五圖)中示意性顯示動力傳遞機構，特別是液壓軟管16a和16b。 Therefore, the first connector 14a and the second connector 14b can be connected to the first hydraulic hose 16a and the second hydraulic hose 16b, respectively. Please note that for the sake of clarity, the power transmission mechanism, especially the hydraulic hoses 16a and 16b, are only schematically shown in some drawings (see the third and fifth drawings).
在一具體實施例中，第一連接器14a之至少一部分和第二連接器14b之至少一部分可與本體12整合在一起，從而形成一體成形的零件。 In a specific embodiment, at least a portion of the first connector 14a and at least a portion of the second connector 14b can be integrated with the body 12 to form an integrally formed part.
再者，本體12具有一圓管孔12a。操作裝置10還包括以可移動式配置在本體12的圓管孔12a內之活塞23；及相對於本體12圍繞樞轉軸線28以樞轉方 式配置的操作拉桿26。操作拉桿26已耦接至活塞23，如此沿著由圓管孔12a定義的一圓管軸線24來移動活塞23。換句話說，活塞23可在圓管孔12a內往復運動。活塞23可通過諸如彈簧25這類偏轉構件偏轉至初始位置。一限定在圓管孔12a與活塞23之間的壓縮腔室為流體連通第一連接器14a和第二連接器14b。液壓流體填充在主操作裝置、第一液壓軟管16a、操作裝置/輔助操作裝置10、第二液壓軟管16b及該受動裝置之間的液壓路徑中。 Furthermore, the body 12 has a circular tube hole 12a. The operating device 10 also includes a piston 23 movably arranged in the circular tube hole 12a of the body 12; and an operating lever 26 pivotally arranged around a pivot axis 28 relative to the body 12. The operating lever 26 is coupled to the piston 23 so as to move the piston 23 along a circular tube axis 24 defined by the circular tube hole 12a. In other words, the piston 23 can reciprocate in the circular tube hole 12a. The piston 23 can be deflected to an initial position by a deflection member such as a spring 25. A compression chamber defined between the circular tube hole 12a and the piston 23 is fluidly connected to the first connector 14a and the second connector 14b. The hydraulic fluid is filled in the hydraulic path between the main operating device, the first hydraulic hose 16a, the operating device/auxiliary operating device 10, the second hydraulic hose 16b and the passive device.
如第四圖所示，操作拉桿26在相對於樞轉軸線28的一側上具有致動部件30，並且在相對於樞轉軸線28的相對側上具有受動部件32。操作拉桿26的受動部件32透過活塞桿36耦接至活塞23。 As shown in the fourth figure, the operating lever 26 has an actuating member 30 on one side relative to the pivot axis 28, and has a driven member 32 on the opposite side relative to the pivot axis 28. The driven member 32 of the operating lever 26 is coupled to the piston 23 via a piston rod 36.
鑑於第一圖，操作拉桿26在致動部件30上操作時，致動部件30繞樞轉軸線28逆時針旋轉。因此，耦接到該活塞的受動部件32移動活塞23，以減小壓縮腔室的容積，並通過動力傳遞機構16的第二液壓軟管16b，以該液壓流體致動該受動裝置。 In view of the first figure, when the operating lever 26 operates on the actuating member 30, the actuating member 30 rotates counterclockwise around the pivot axis 28. Therefore, the actuating member 32 coupled to the piston moves the piston 23 to reduce the volume of the compression chamber and actuates the actuating device with the hydraulic fluid through the second hydraulic hose 16b of the power transmission mechanism 16.
在釋放致動部件30時，活塞23透過彈簧的彈力返回其初始位置。因此，受動部件32圍繞樞轉軸線28順時針旋轉，因此致動部件30也返回到其原來位置。 When the actuating member 30 is released, the piston 23 returns to its original position by the elastic force of the spring. As a result, the driven member 32 rotates clockwise around the pivot axis 28, so that the actuating member 30 also returns to its original position.
如果操作該主操作裝置，則通過第一液壓軟管16a將動力從該主操作裝置傳遞到操作裝置10(輔助操作裝置)，經由該壓縮腔室和第二液壓軟管16b到操作裝置10，以使用該液壓流體致動該受動裝置。 If the main operating device is operated, the power is transmitted from the main operating device to the operating device 10 (auxiliary operating device) through the first hydraulic hose 16a, and then to the operating device 10 via the compression chamber and the second hydraulic hose 16b, so as to actuate the passive device using the hydraulic fluid.
關於該液壓機構的該主操作裝置和該輔助操作裝置的配置和操作，請參考專利案US 9,994,282 B2，其關於該液壓機構的內容是以引用方式整個併入本文供參考。 Regarding the configuration and operation of the main operating device and the auxiliary operating device of the hydraulic mechanism, please refer to patent US 9,994,282 B2, the contents of which regarding the hydraulic mechanism are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
如上所述，第一液壓軟管16a將受引導至該主操作裝置，第二液壓軟管16b將受引導至該受動裝置。為此目的，第一連接器14a中的第一開口18a的第一中心軸線20a和第二連接器14b中的第二開口18b的第二中心軸線20b彼此相對成夾角(角度α)。在這種情況下，第一和第二中心軸線在前視圖或後視圖(請參見第三圖和第四圖)中是投影到共同平面上，並且兩個所形成角度中的較小一者將視為角度α。 As described above, the first hydraulic hose 16a will be guided to the main operating device and the second hydraulic hose 16b will be guided to the passive device. For this purpose, the first center axis 20a of the first opening 18a in the first connector 14a and the second center axis 20b of the second opening 18b in the second connector 14b are angled relative to each other (angle α). In this case, the first and second center axes are projected onto a common plane in the front view or rear view (see Figures 3 and 4), and the smaller of the two formed angles will be regarded as angle α.
特別是，第一中心軸線20a和第二中心軸線20b之間的角度α小於90度。更精準為，角度α在40度和80度之間，甚至精準到，角度α在50度和70度之間。在具體範例中，角度α大約60度。 In particular, the angle α between the first center axis 20a and the second center axis 20b is less than 90 degrees. More precisely, the angle α is between 40 degrees and 80 degrees, and even more precisely, the angle α is between 50 degrees and 70 degrees. In a specific example, the angle α is about 60 degrees.
在這種情況下，第二連接器14b與第二中心軸線20b一起指向下和向後，其中操作裝置10配置成使得樞轉軸線28相對於地面垂直延伸(請參見第三圖至第五圖)。第一連接器14a與第一中心軸線20a一起指向左、向下和向後，其中操作裝置10配置成使得樞轉軸線28相對於地面垂直延伸(請參見第三圖至第五圖)。在操作裝置10配置成使得樞轉軸線28相對於地面垂直延伸的狀態下，第一中心軸線20a相對於第二連接器14b的第二中心軸線20b以角度α指向左側，投射到操作裝置10的前視圖或後視圖的圖紙上。在特定具體實施例中，此角度α約為60度。 In this case, the second connector 14b points downward and backward together with the second center axis 20b, wherein the operating device 10 is configured so that the pivot axis 28 extends vertically relative to the ground (see Figures 3 to 5). The first connector 14a points left, downward and backward together with the first center axis 20a, wherein the operating device 10 is configured so that the pivot axis 28 extends vertically relative to the ground (see Figures 3 to 5). In a state where the operating device 10 is configured so that the pivot axis 28 extends vertically relative to the ground, the first center axis 20a points to the left at an angle α relative to the second center axis 20b of the second connector 14b, projected onto the drawing of the front view or rear view of the operating device 10. In a specific embodiment, this angle α is approximately 60 degrees.
因此，能夠沿著手把H適當配置第一和第二液壓軟管16a、b，並且能夠適當配置主操作裝置和操作裝置10(輔助操作裝置)。 Therefore, the first and second hydraulic hoses 16a, b can be properly arranged along the handle H, and the main operating device and the operating device 10 (auxiliary operating device) can be properly arranged.
本具體實施例的操作裝置10更包括一夾具40。夾具40構成安裝至該人力車輛(例如自行車)的該手把H上。最典型可用的手把H之橫截面為圓形，或至少基本上為圓形。在這方面，為了清楚起見，該手把H在第五圖中僅以橫截 面示出。夾具40的內圓周表面42至少部分類似於圓形，如第五圖清晰所示。如此，夾具40定義基本上為該圓形中心的夾軸線44。 The operating device 10 of the present embodiment further includes a clamp 40. The clamp 40 is configured to be mounted on the handlebar H of the human-powered vehicle (e.g., a bicycle). The cross-section of the most typical available handlebar H is circular, or at least substantially circular. In this regard, for the sake of clarity, the handlebar H is only shown in cross-section in the fifth figure. The inner circumferential surface 42 of the clamp 40 is at least partially similar to a circle, as clearly shown in the fifth figure. In this way, the clamp 40 defines a clamping axis 44 that is substantially the center of the circle.
夾具40包括一第一部件46和一第二部件48，其中該第二部件48在鉸鏈50處鉸接到第一部件46。 The clamp 40 includes a first part 46 and a second part 48, wherein the second part 48 is hinged to the first part 46 at a hinge 50.
另外，夾具40耦接至本體12。在具體範例中，第一部件46以旋轉方式繞著軸線52固定至本體12。為了將夾具40固定至該手把H，第二部件48包括一通孔54，以接受咬合在本體12中內螺紋的夾具螺栓58。 In addition, the clamp 40 is coupled to the body 12. In a specific example, the first part 46 is fixed to the body 12 in a rotational manner around the axis 52. In order to fix the clamp 40 to the handle H, the second part 48 includes a through hole 54 to receive a clamp bolt 58 that is engaged with the internal thread in the body 12.
一平面34已界定(請參見第一圖)，該平面一方面包含圓管孔12a的圓管軸線24，另一方面平行於樞轉軸線28。此平面34在第一圖中清晰可見，其中該平面垂直於圖紙平面，因此與圓管軸線24一致。 A plane 34 has been defined (see the first figure), which on the one hand contains the tube axis 24 of the tube hole 12a and on the other hand is parallel to the pivot axis 28. This plane 34 is clearly visible in the first figure, where it is perpendicular to the drawing plane and therefore coincides with the tube axis 24.
根據具體實施例，第一連接器14a、第二連接器14b和夾具40之至少一者設置於本體12上相對於平面34的第一側處，並且操作拉桿26的樞轉軸線28設置在相對於平面34與該第一側相對之第二側處。根據此配置，分別將第一液壓軟管16a和第二液壓軟管16b引導至該主操作裝置和該受動裝置已簡化，並且能夠實現液壓軟管16a、b的整齊配置。本發明中使用的片語「至少一者」表示期望選擇的「一或多個」。針對一範例，如果其選擇的數量是兩個，則本發明中使用的片語「至少一者」意味著「僅單一選擇」或「兩選擇」。針對另一範例，如果其選擇的數量等於或三個，則本發明中使用的片語「至少一者」意味著「僅單一選擇」或「等於或兩個選擇的任意組合」。 According to a specific embodiment, at least one of the first connector 14a, the second connector 14b and the clamp 40 is disposed on the first side of the main body 12 relative to the plane 34, and the pivot axis 28 of the operating rod 26 is disposed on the second side opposite to the first side relative to the plane 34. According to this configuration, guiding the first hydraulic hose 16a and the second hydraulic hose 16b to the main operating device and the passive device respectively is simplified, and the neat configuration of the hydraulic hoses 16a, b can be achieved. The phrase "at least one" used in the present invention means "one or more" of the desired selections. For an example, if the number of the selections is two, the phrase "at least one" used in the present invention means "only a single selection" or "two selections". For another example, if the number of options is equal to or three, the phrase "at least one" used in the present invention means "only a single option" or "any combination of equal to or two options".
為了進一步提高液壓軟管16a、b的整齊配置，有利的是沿著夾軸線44將夾具40配置在第一連接器14a與第二連接器14b之間的頂視圖或底視圖中 (參見第一圖和第二圖)。如此應明白，當從頂視圖或底視圖中看時，第一開口18a和第二開口18b位於夾具40的相對側。 In order to further improve the neat arrangement of the hydraulic hoses 16a, b, it is advantageous to arrange the clamp 40 in a top view or a bottom view between the first connector 14a and the second connector 14b along the clamp axis 44 (see the first and second figures). It should be understood that when viewed from the top view or the bottom view, the first opening 18a and the second opening 18b are located on opposite sides of the clamp 40.
另外，操作裝置10包括一耦接結構60。耦接結構60可設置在夾具40上或本體12上。在本具體實施例中，耦接結構60設置於夾具40上。 In addition, the operating device 10 includes a coupling structure 60. The coupling structure 60 can be disposed on the clamp 40 or on the body 12. In this specific embodiment, the coupling structure 60 is disposed on the clamp 40.
再者，耦接結構60構成可調整式將一額外操作裝置100耦接至操作裝置10。一高度可調整座椅管控制裝置顯示作為特定具體實施例中額外操作裝置100的範例。 Furthermore, the coupling structure 60 is configured to adjustably couple an additional operating device 100 to the operating device 10. A height-adjustable seat tube control device is shown as an example of the additional operating device 100 in a specific embodiment.
額外操作裝置100經由耦接結構60耦接到夾具40(或者在的替代具體實施例中耦接至本體12)，以可沿夾具40的圓周方向56(例如，基本上垂直方向)及/或沿著夾軸線44(例如，基本上水平方向)來調整。該夾具的圓周方向56由第五圖內的箭頭所指示。在本說明書中要強調的是，術語「沿著」應理解為分別平行於圓周方向56或夾軸線44，但是也包括與平行方位高達45度的偏差。 The additional operating device 100 is coupled to the clamp 40 (or to the body 12 in an alternative embodiment) via the coupling structure 60 so as to be adjustable along the circumferential direction 56 (e.g., substantially vertical direction) and/or along the clamp axis 44 (e.g., substantially horizontal direction) of the clamp 40. The circumferential direction 56 of the clamp is indicated by the arrow in the fifth figure. It should be emphasized in this specification that the term "along" should be understood as parallel to the circumferential direction 56 or the clamp axis 44, respectively, but also includes deviations of up to 45 degrees from the parallel orientation.
為此目的，耦接結構60包括設置在夾具40上的延伸孔62。更具體，如在本具體實施例中所示，延伸孔62設置在夾具40的第一部件46中，或在替代實施例中，設置在夾具40的第二部件48中。 To this end, the coupling structure 60 includes an extension hole 62 disposed on the clamp 40. More specifically, as shown in the present embodiment, the extension hole 62 is disposed in the first part 46 of the clamp 40, or in an alternative embodiment, in the second part 48 of the clamp 40.
延伸孔62圍繞夾軸線44在夾具40的圓周方向56上延伸。在具體實施例中，延伸孔62大體上為具有圓角的矩形。 The extension hole 62 extends around the clamp axis 44 in the circumferential direction 56 of the clamp 40. In a specific embodiment, the extension hole 62 is generally a rectangle with rounded corners.
如第六圖和第七圖所示，一凹槽64設置在夾具40的該內圓周表面側上。凹槽64定義其中形成延伸孔62的該內圓周表面。此外，凹槽64包括底部66，其中形成有延伸孔62，第一側壁68a和與第一側壁68a相對的第二側壁68b。因此，第一側壁68a和第二側壁68b沿著夾軸線44經由延伸孔62彼此面對。 As shown in the sixth and seventh figures, a groove 64 is provided on the inner circumferential surface side of the clamp 40. The groove 64 defines the inner circumferential surface in which the extension hole 62 is formed. In addition, the groove 64 includes a bottom 66 in which the extension hole 62 is formed, a first side wall 68a, and a second side wall 68b opposite to the first side wall 68a. Therefore, the first side wall 68a and the second side wall 68b face each other along the clamp axis 44 through the extension hole 62.
再者，耦接結構60包括一螺母70。螺母70沿著圓周方向56，可調整式配置在夾具40的該內圓周表面側上。螺母70包括一基座72以及從基座72突出的一桿74。基座72基本上塑造成容納在凹槽64內。因此，基座72可沿著延伸孔62(在圓周方向56上)在凹部64內滑動，其中該桿突出穿過延伸孔62。 Furthermore, the coupling structure 60 includes a nut 70. The nut 70 is adjustably arranged on the inner circumferential surface side of the clamp 40 along the circumferential direction 56. The nut 70 includes a base 72 and a rod 74 protruding from the base 72. The base 72 is basically formed to be accommodated in the groove 64. Therefore, the base 72 can slide in the recess 64 along the extension hole 62 (in the circumferential direction 56), wherein the rod protrudes through the extension hole 62.
更具體，螺母70配置在第一側壁68a與第二側壁68b之間，從而限制螺母70的旋轉運動。特別是，螺母70在第一側壁68a和第二側壁68b之間受引導，使得螺母70可不在凹槽64內旋轉或者限制螺母70在凹槽64內的旋轉運動。 More specifically, the nut 70 is disposed between the first side wall 68a and the second side wall 68b, thereby limiting the rotational movement of the nut 70. In particular, the nut 70 is guided between the first side wall 68a and the second side wall 68b, so that the nut 70 may not rotate in the groove 64 or the rotational movement of the nut 70 in the groove 64 is limited.
更甚者，螺母70設置有一螺紋通孔76。螺紋通孔76延伸通過基座72和桿74。然而，也可使用螺紋盲孔來取代螺紋通孔76。 Furthermore, the nut 70 is provided with a threaded through hole 76. The threaded through hole 76 extends through the base 72 and the rod 74. However, a threaded blind hole may be used instead of the threaded through hole 76.
為了允許額外操作裝置100沿著圓周方向56安裝在夾具40上不同位置處，因此提供一螺栓78。螺栓78穿過延伸孔62，並且耦接至螺母70。特別是，螺栓旋入螺母70的螺紋通孔76中，以將額外操作裝置100耦接到夾具40，從而耦接到操作裝置10。 In order to allow the additional operating device 100 to be installed at different positions on the clamp 40 along the circumferential direction 56, a bolt 78 is provided. The bolt 78 passes through the extension hole 62 and is coupled to the nut 70. In particular, the bolt is screwed into the threaded through hole 76 of the nut 70 to couple the additional operating device 100 to the clamp 40 and thus to the operating device 10.
在一些情況下，期望能另外的允許額外操作裝置100沿著夾軸線44的方向上之可調整性(例如，基本上水平方向)。就此而言，額外操作裝置100耦接到安裝件102。在特定具體實施例中，安裝件102與額外操作裝置100的本體104整合在一起，並因此形成本體104的一體成形部件。安裝件102包括延伸孔106，當安裝到耦接結構60時，該孔沿著夾軸線44延伸，換句話說，垂直於耦接結構60的延伸孔62的圓周延伸。 In some cases, it is desirable to additionally allow adjustability of the additional operating device 100 in a direction along the clamp axis 44 (e.g., substantially horizontally). In this regard, the additional operating device 100 is coupled to a mounting member 102. In certain embodiments, the mounting member 102 is integrated with a body 104 of the additional operating device 100 and thus forms an integrally formed part of the body 104. The mounting member 102 includes an extension hole 106 that, when mounted to the coupling structure 60, extends along the clamp axis 44, in other words, perpendicular to the circumference of the extension hole 62 of the coupling structure 60.
安裝件102在其面向夾具40並由此面向耦接結構60的一側具有凹槽108。凹槽108具有底部110，其中形成延伸孔106。此外，凹槽108具有第一側壁112a和第二側壁112b，其中側壁112a、b沿圓周方向56位於相對延伸孔106的相 對側上。凹槽108形成來容納於桿74的一部分，桿74的正面可沿底部110滑動並由相對的側壁112a、b引導。螺栓78延伸穿過延伸孔106，而旋入螺母70的螺紋通孔76中。 The mounting member 102 has a groove 108 on a side thereof facing the clamp 40 and thus the coupling structure 60. The groove 108 has a bottom 110 in which the extension hole 106 is formed. In addition, the groove 108 has a first side wall 112a and a second side wall 112b, wherein the side walls 112a, b are located on opposite sides of the relative extension hole 106 along the circumferential direction 56. The groove 108 is formed to accommodate a portion of the rod 74, the front face of which can slide along the bottom 110 and be guided by the opposite side walls 112a, b. The bolt 78 extends through the extension hole 106 and is screwed into the threaded through hole 76 of the nut 70.
因此，安裝件102可沿著夾軸線44方向，搭配接受在凹槽108中的桿74一起滑動。因此，安裝件102可沿著夾軸線44，在不同位置處安裝在操作裝置10上。在特定具體實施例中，安裝件102安裝到夾具40或更具體安裝到耦接結構60。 Therefore, the mounting member 102 can slide along the clamp axis 44 in conjunction with the rod 74 received in the groove 108. Therefore, the mounting member 102 can be mounted on the operating device 10 at different positions along the clamp axis 44. In a specific embodiment, the mounting member 102 is mounted to the clamp 40 or more specifically to the coupling structure 60.
在使用中，操作單元200可以如下安裝到手把H。首先，移除額外操作裝置100的操作裝置10安裝到手把H。為此，從本體12中的內螺紋移除夾具螺栓58，使得夾具的第二部件48可繞著鉸鏈50相對於第一部件46打開。隨後，夾具40可圍繞該手把H置放，並且夾具螺栓58可再次旋入本體12的內螺紋中，為了在該手把H周圍初步夾緊該夾具40。 In use, the operating unit 200 can be mounted to the handle H as follows. First, the operating device 10 with the additional operating device 100 removed is mounted to the handle H. To this end, the clamp bolt 58 is removed from the internal thread in the body 12 so that the second part 48 of the clamp can be opened relative to the first part 46 around the hinge 50. Subsequently, the clamp 40 can be placed around the handle H and the clamp bolt 58 can be screwed into the internal thread of the body 12 again in order to initially clamp the clamp 40 around the handle H.
在操作裝置10的初步固定在該手把H之後，額外操作裝置100耦接至操作裝置10。為此目的，將螺栓78從螺母70移除，隨後透過額外操作裝置100的安裝件102內延伸孔106重新***。另外，螺栓78已預先鎖緊。 After the initial fixing of the operating device 10 to the handle H, the additional operating device 100 is coupled to the operating device 10. For this purpose, the bolt 78 is removed from the nut 70 and then reinserted through the elongated hole 106 in the mounting part 102 of the additional operating device 100. In addition, the bolt 78 is pre-tightened.
在這種狀態下並且由於夾具40經由夾具螺栓58初鎖緊，操作裝置10可繞著夾軸線44旋轉，以找到各個騎乘者的正確且最合適且符合人體工學的位置。 In this state and because the clamp 40 is initially locked via the clamp bolt 58, the operating device 10 can be rotated about the clamp axis 44 to find the correct and most suitable and ergonomic position for each rider.
另外，由於預先鎖緊螺栓78，透過在凹槽64內移動螺母70，可繞著夾軸線44沿圓周方向56調整額外操作裝置100的位置。透過沿著夾軸線44的方向搭配在凹槽108中引導的桿74移動安裝件102，可進行額外調整。在找到額外操作裝置100的最合適位置時，將螺栓78完全旋緊，從而將額外操作裝置100固定到 夾具40上，並因此固定到操作裝置10上。最後，將夾具螺栓58完全旋緊，以將操作裝置10且因此操作單元200固定在該手把H處。 In addition, due to the pre-tightening of the bolt 78, the position of the additional operating device 100 can be adjusted in the circumferential direction 56 about the clamp axis 44 by moving the nut 70 in the groove 64. Additional adjustments can be made by moving the mounting member 102 in the direction of the clamp axis 44 in conjunction with the rod 74 guided in the groove 108. When the most suitable position for the additional operating device 100 is found, the bolt 78 is fully tightened, thereby fixing the additional operating device 100 to the clamp 40 and thus to the operating device 10. Finally, the clamp bolt 58 is fully tightened to fix the operating device 10 and thus the operating unit 200 at the handle H.
因此，所描述具體實施例有效運用手把H的可用空間，而仍然提供高度的可調整性。此外，操作裝置10和操作單元200允許動力傳遞機構，例如液壓軟管16a、b，適當且整潔的配置。此外，將耦接結構60設置在操作裝置10上，該裝置在本具體實施例中是輔助操作裝置，特別是輔助煞車拉桿，可使主操作裝置(例如主煞車拉桿)保持相對簡單。更甚者，本發明的操作裝置提供更多可能性來附接額外操作裝置。 Thus, the described specific embodiment effectively utilizes the available space of the handlebar H while still providing a high degree of adjustability. In addition, the operating device 10 and the operating unit 200 allow for a proper and neat configuration of the power transmission mechanism, such as the hydraulic hoses 16a, b. In addition, the coupling structure 60 is provided on the operating device 10, which in this specific embodiment is an auxiliary operating device, in particular an auxiliary brake lever, so that the main operating device (such as the main brake lever) can be kept relatively simple. What is more, the operating device of the present invention provides more possibilities for attaching additional operating devices.
如上述，高度可調整座椅管控制裝置描述為所示具體實施例中該額外操作裝置範例。然而，應了解，其他操作裝置也可耦接到本發明的操作設備來作為該額外操作裝置。特別是，該額外操作裝置(100)選自於由一變速操作裝置、一避震控制裝置、一高度可調整座椅管控制裝置、一電氣開關或其組合所組成之群組。 As mentioned above, the height-adjustable seat tube control device is described as an example of the additional operating device in the specific embodiment shown. However, it should be understood that other operating devices can also be coupled to the operating device of the present invention to serve as the additional operating device. In particular, the additional operating device (100) is selected from the group consisting of a gear shift operating device, a suspension control device, a height-adjustable seat tube control device, an electrical switch or a combination thereof.
另外，所描述的具體實施例涉及安裝在手把左手側的操作裝置。應了解，本發明也適用於安裝在手把右手側的操作裝置。在這種情況下，該操作裝置可鏡像對稱於所示操作裝置。例如，在這種情況下，第一連接器14a仍然可指向下和向後，但是隨著投射到操作裝置10(參見圖3和4)的前視圖或後視圖上之第一中心軸線20a，以相對於第二連接器14b垂直方向的角度指向右。 In addition, the specific embodiments described relate to an operating device mounted on the left hand side of the handle. It should be understood that the present invention is also applicable to an operating device mounted on the right hand side of the handle. In this case, the operating device can be mirrored symmetrically to the operating device shown. For example, in this case, the first connector 14a can still point downward and backward, but with the first center axis 20a projected on the front view or rear view of the operating device 10 (see Figures 3 and 4) pointing to the right at an angle relative to the vertical direction of the second connector 14b.
再者，上述具體實施例描述作為動力傳遞機構16的液壓機構範例。 Furthermore, the above specific embodiment describes an example of a hydraulic mechanism as the power transmission mechanism 16.
然而，一動力傳遞機構通常理解為能夠在包括液壓機構和機械機構的操作裝置操作時傳遞動力之任何機構。因此，本發明也適用於使用鮑登鋼索的動力傳輸機構。在這種情況下，液壓軟管取代成鮑登鋼索。使用鮑登鋼索連接主操作裝置/主煞車拉桿和輔助操作裝置/輔助煞車拉桿的範例可從專利案US 4,930,798A獲得。 However, a power transmission mechanism is generally understood to be any mechanism capable of transmitting power when an operating device including hydraulic mechanisms and mechanical mechanisms is operated. Therefore, the present invention is also applicable to a power transmission mechanism using a Bowden cable. In this case, the hydraulic hose is replaced by a Bowden cable. An example of using a Bowden cable to connect a main operating device/main brake lever and an auxiliary operating device/auxiliary brake lever can be obtained from patent US 4,930,798A.
10:操作裝置 10: Operating device
12:本體 12: Body
12a:圓管孔 12a: Round tube hole
14a:第一連接器 14a: First connector
14b:第二連接器 14b: Second connector
22a:第一蓋板 22a: First cover plate
22b:第二蓋板 22b: Second cover plate
23:活塞 23: Piston
24:圓管軸線 24: Axis of circular tube
25:彈簧 25: Spring
26:操作拉桿 26: Operation lever
28:樞軸軸線 28: Pivot axis
30:致動部件 30: Actuating components
32:受動部件 32: Passive parts
34:含該圓管軸線並平行於該樞轉軸線的平面 34: A plane containing the axis of the circular tube and parallel to the pivot axis
36:活塞桿 36: Piston rod
40:夾具 40: Clamp
44:夾軸線 44: Clamping axis
46:第一部件 46: First part
48:第二部件 48: Second part
54:通孔 54:Through hole
58:夾具螺栓 58: Clamp bolt
100:額外操作裝置 100: Additional operating devices
102:安裝件 102: Mounting parts
108:凹槽 108: Groove
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