DE202015103925U1 - Bicycle actuator - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle operating device (12) comprising a first shift-switching unit (U1) for a first shift operation in which a first bicycle shift device is operated for shifting independently of a second bicycle shift device; a second shift-switching unit (U2) for a second shift, in which the second bicycle-shift-device is operated for shifting independently of the first bicycle-shift-device; and a third shift-switching unit (U3) for a third shift operation in which at least one of the first bicycle shift apparatus and the second bicycle shift apparatus is operated for shifting, the third shift-switch unit (U3) being independent of the first shift circuit. Switch unit (U1) and the second circuit switch unit (U2) is provided.

Description

The present invention relates to the field of bicycles, and more particularly to a bicycle operating device.

The bicycle is a commonly used means of transport and transportation. In the electric shift system of a conventional bicycle, the user can select between a manual shift mode or a synchronous shift mode by means of a mode switch. In such an electric shift system of a conventional bicycle, the user has to operate the mode switch whenever he changes from one of the manual shift mode and the synchronous shift mode to the other of the manual shift mode and the synchronous shift mode. Moreover, the user must confirm the current shift mode when operating the bicycle's electric shift system.

The object of the present invention is to provide a bicycle operating device with which the user can operate the electric shift system of the bicycle in both the manual shift mode and the synchronous shift mode without having to confirm the current shift mode.

According to the present invention, a bicycle operating device is provided. This bicycle operating device includes a first circuit switch unit, a second circuit switch unit, and a third circuit switch unit. The first shift switch unit is used for a first shift operation in which a first bicycle shift device is operated to shift independently of a second bicycle shift device. The second shift switch unit is used for a second shift operation in which the second bicycle shift device is operated to shift independently of the first bicycle shift device. The third shift switch unit is used for a third shift operation in which at least one of the first bicycle shift device and the second bicycle shift device is operated for shifting. The third circuit switch unit is provided independently of the first circuit switch unit and the second circuit switch unit. Thus, since the third shift switch unit is provided independently of the first shift switch unit and the second shift switch unit, the user can operate the electric shift system of the bicycle in both the manual shift mode and the synchronous shift mode without having to confirm the current shift mode ,

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the third shift switch unit includes a first synchronous shift switch unit configured to operate at least the first bicycle shift device and / or a second synchronous shift switch unit configured to in that it actuates at least the second bicycle shift device. The configuration of the first synchronous switch unit and the second synchronous switch unit may provide the user with several options to implement the synchronous switching operation.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that at least one of the first circuit switch unit, the second circuit switch unit and the third circuit switch unit is configured to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar. The arrangement of these circuit switch units on the bicycle handlebar can facilitate the usage for the traveling user.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first shift switch unit is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar, and the second shift switch unit is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle Handlebar, wherein the third circuit switch unit is provided on at least one of a first switch operating device with the first circuit switch unit and a second switch operating device with the second circuit switch unit. With such a configuration, the third circuit switch unit having the first circuit switch unit and the second circuit switch unit can be arranged in the same housing, which facilitates the assembly and the usage.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first circuit Switch unit is configured so that it can be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar, and the second circuit switch unit is configured so that it can be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar, wherein the third circuit switch unit on at least one of the one side and the other side of the bicycle handlebar is provided. In such a configuration, the third circuit switch unit may be disposed at a position other than the first circuit switch unit and / or the second circuit switch unit, for example, so that misoperation of the circuit switch units by the user may be avoided.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first shift switch unit is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar, and the second shift switch unit is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle Handlebar, the first synchronizer circuit switch unit is configured to be mounted on one side of the bicycle handlebar, and / or the second synchronizer circuit unit is configured to be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar. Handlebar can be mounted.

With such a configuration, the first synchronous circuit switch unit and the first circuit switch unit, both of which substantially correspond to the operation of the first bicycle switching device, can be arranged on the same side. Further, it allows the second synchronous circuit switch unit and the second circuit switch unit, both of which substantially correspond to the operation of the second bicycle switching device, to be arranged on the same side. Thus, a misuse of the circuit switch units by the user can be further avoided and the use for the user while driving be facilitated.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first shift switch unit is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar, and the second shift switch unit is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle Handlebar may be mounted, the first synchronizer circuit switch unit is provided on a first shift operating device with the first circuit switch unit and / or the second synchronizer circuit switch unit is provided on a second shift operating device with the second circuit switch unit. With such a configuration, the first synchronous circuit switch unit and the first circuit switch unit can be provided in the same housing, and the second synchronous circuit switch unit and the second circuit switch unit can be provided in the same housing, which facilitates assembly and use.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first synchronous switching switch unit comprises a first synchronous boosting switch and a first synchronous lowering circuit breaker. Therefore, the upshifting and downshifting of the bicycle can be realized by means of the first synchronous switch unit.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the second synchronous circuit switch unit comprises a second synchronous upshift switch and a second synchronous undershift switch. Therefore, the upshifting and downshifting of the bicycle can also be realized by means of the second synchronous shift switch unit.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first shift switch unit comprises a first manual upshift switch for manually upshifting the first bicycle shift device and a first manual downshift switch for manually downshifting the first bicycle shift device. Therefore, the upshifting and downshifting of the first bicycle shifting device can be realized by means of the first shifting switch unit.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the second shift switch unit comprises a second manual upshift switch for manually upshifting the second bicycle shift device and a second manual downshift switch for manually downshifting the second bicycle shift device. Therefore, the upshifting and downshifting of the second bicycle shifter can be realized by means of the second shifter unit.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the first bicycle shifting device is one of a rear bicycle derailleur and a front bicycle derailleur and the second bicycle shifting device is the other of the rear bicycle derailleur and the front bicycle derailleur , Therefore, the bicycle operating device can realize the movement of a chain by operating the rear bicycle derailleur and the front bicycle derailleur so that a shifting operation is realized.

Preferably, the bicycle operating device is configured such that the bicycle operating device further comprises a controller. The controller is configured to output one of a first shift signal for the first shift, a second shift signal for the second shift, and a third shift signal for the third shift to at least one of the first bicycle shift device and the second bicycle shift device. Therefore, the controller can realize the manual shift operation or the synchronous shift operation by transmitting different shift signals to at least one of the first bicycle shift device and the second bicycle shift device.

In summary, in the bicycle operating device according to the present invention Furthermore, in addition to the manual shift switches, the synchronous circuit switches are independently provided, and as a result, the user can directly operate one of the manual shift switches and the synchronous shift switches without having to confirm the current shift mode, so that the manual shift mode or the synchronous shift mode are directly realized. Accordingly, when changing a mode from the manual shift mode and the synchronous shift mode to the other mode, the user does not have to be careful of the manual shift mode and the synchronous shift mode, and misuse by the user is reduced and the usage is greatly facilitated for the user.

The attached drawings form a part of the present description and are intended to further clarify the present utility model. The accompanying drawings illustrate examples of the present utility model and are intended to describe the principles of the present invention together with the description. In the accompanying drawings, the same components are represented by the same reference numerals. In the drawings:

is 1 a side view of a bicycle equipped with a bicycle operating device according to an example of the present invention;

is 2 a partial side view of a bicycle handlebar schematically illustrating the bicycle operating device according to the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention;

is 3 1 is a partial side view of a bicycle handlebar schematically illustrating the bicycle operating device according to modified examples of the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention;

is 4 a partial side view of a bicycle handlebar, which schematically illustrates the bicycle operating device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

is 5 a partial side view of a bicycle handlebar, which schematically illustrates the bicycle operating device according to a modified example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

is 6 a partial side view of a bicycle handlebar schematically illustrating the bicycle operating device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; and

is 7 a partial side view of a bicycle handlebar, which schematically illustrates the bicycle operating device according to a modified example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Now, selected examples will be explained with reference to the drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand from this disclosure that the following descriptions of the examples are given by way of illustration only and are not intended to limit the present invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

First, it will open 1 Referred to a bicycle 10 shows. The bike 10 is with a bicycle shift device and a bicycle actuator 12 configured to operate the bicycle shift device.

As in 1 1, the bicycle shifting device may include a first bicycle shifting device and a second bicycle shifting device. More specifically, the first bicycle shift device is one of a rear bicycle derailleur 22 and a front bike derailleur 24 and the second bicycle shifting device is the other one of the rear bicycle derailleur 22 and the front bike derailleur 24 , For the sake of convenience, the first bicycle shift device will be referred to as a rear bicycle derailleur (hereinafter referred to as "rear derailleur"). 22 and is the second bicycle shift apparatus as a front bicycle derailleur (hereinafter referred to as "front derailleur"). 24 described. With the help of the rear derailleur 22 can a chain 26 transversely between several rear sprockets 27 be switched, and with the help of the front derailleur 24 can the chain 26 also between several front sprockets 28 be switched, whereby the switching of the bicycle is realized.

As in 2 is illustrated, the bicycle operating device 12 a first circuit switch unit U1, a second circuit switch unit U2 and a third circuit switch unit U3.

At least one of the first circuit switch unit U1, the second circuit switch unit U2 and the third circuit switch unit U3 is configured to be attached to a bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted so that the use for the user while driving can be facilitated. More specifically, the first circuit switch unit U1 and the second circuit switch unit U2 may be connected to a first switch operating device 16 and / or a second one Shift actuator 18 be provided. The third circuit switch unit U3 may be connected to a third actuator 36 be provided.

The first and second shift operating devices 16 . 18 are brake and shift actuation devices. The first shift operating device 16 is firmly on the right side of the bicycle handlebar 14 mounted, the second shift operating device 18 is firmly on the left side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The second shift operating device 18 is largely a mirror image of the first shift operating device 16 ,

The first and second shift operating devices 16 . 18 can each be the basic components 16a and 18a or the brake levers 16b and 18b include. The basic component 16a is for example with the help of a clamp firmly on the right side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 18a For example, with the help of a clamp firmly on the left side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The brake lever 16b the first shift operating device 16 is for actuating the rear wheel brake 30 in a conventional manner pivotally connected to the basic component 16a assembled. The brake lever 18b the second shift operating device 18 is for operating the front brake 31 in a conventional manner pivotally connected to the basic component 18a assembled. The brake lever 16b has two pivotally mounted shift operating components 16c and 16d for pressing the first circuit switch unit U1. The brake lever 18a has two pivotally mounted shift operating components 18c and 18d for pressing the second circuit switch unit U2. For a more detailed discussion of the shift operating components 16c . 16d . 18c and 18d and the switch units can open U.S. Patent No. 7,854,180 (transferred to Shimano Inc.). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and shift operating members and switch units in other forms may be used.

The third shift operating device 36 can the basic component 36a include. The basic component 36a is for example with the help of a clamp firmly on the right side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 36a has two Schaltbetätigungsbauteile 36b and 36c for pressing the third switch unit U3.

Moreover, the bicycle operating device 12 also a controller 13 include. With reference to 2 may be the first shift operating device 16 and the second shift operating device 18 through a first electrical cable 32 or a second electrical cable 33 with the controller 13 be connected. The third shift operating device 36 can through a third electrical cable 40 with the controller 13 be connected. Furthermore, a bicycle computer 15 through an electrical cable 34 with the controller 13 be connected. The control 13 can through an electrical wiring harness 35 with the rear derailleur 22 and the front derailleur 24 be connected. The control 13 may be a signal from one of the first circuit switch unit U1, the second circuit switch unit U2 and the third circuit switch unit U3 to the rear derailleur 22 and / or the front derailleur 24 output. Moreover, the controller can 13 as needed, the rear derailleur 22 and / or the front derailleur 24 in accordance with the information (for example, the below-mentioned predetermined switching path) included in the bicycle computer 15 are stored, press.

Next, the first circuit switch unit U1, the second circuit switch unit U2, and the third circuit switch unit U3 will be described in more detail.

The first shift switch unit U1 is used for a first shift in which the rear derailleur 22 for shifting independently of the front derailleur 24 is pressed. The second shift switch unit U2 is used for a second shift in which the front derailleur 24 for shifting independently of the rear derailleur 22 is pressed.

The first circuit switch unit U1 and the second circuit switch unit U2 may constitute a manual switching unit, and the mode in which a circuit is executed by pressing the first circuit switch unit U1 and the second circuit switch unit U2 may be considered a manual switching mode be designated. More specifically, the first shift switch unit U1 becomes only for shifting the rear derailleur 22 pressed while the front derailleur 24 not operated. Furthermore, the second shift switch unit U2 becomes only for shifting the front derailleur 24 pressed while the rear derailleur 22 not operated. That is, the shifting of the rear derailleur 22 and the front derailleur 24 are not connected in manual switching mode.

The third shift switch unit U3 is used for a third shift in which at least one of the rear derailleurs 22 and the front derailleur 24 is operated to switch. The third circuit switch unit U3 is provided independently of the first circuit switch unit U1 and the second circuit switch unit U2.

The third circuit switch unit U3 may constitute a synchronous switching unit, and the mode in which a circuit is executed by pressing the third circuit switch unit U3 may be referred to as the synchronous switching mode. More specifically, "synchronous shifting" refers to shifting in which at least one of the rear derailleurs 22 and the front derailleur 24 in response to a single operation of the third circuit switch unit U3 (for example, a single operation of one of the switches SW5-8 described below). That is, in the present utility model, "synchronous shifting" should, in a non-limiting manner, involve an almost simultaneous shifting of the rear derailleur 22 and the front derailleur 24 be explained. More specifically, "synchronous shift" should be construed as follows: in the synchronous shift mode, when the third shift switch unit U3 is pressed, only one of the rear derailleur becomes 22 and the front derailleur 24 switched, or both the rear derailleur 22 as well as the front derailleur 24 are switched almost simultaneously to achieve the desired gear ratio. The circuits of the rear derailleur 22 and / or the front derailleur 24 can according to the predetermined switching paths that the user previously in the bicycle computer 15 has been stored, controlled. Therefore, unlike the "manual shift mode" shifting the rear derailleur 22 and the front derailleur 24 be connected in synchronous switching mode with each other.

With the above-mentioned configuration, the user can directly press one of the first circuit switch unit U1, the second circuit switch unit U2 and the third circuit switch unit U3 in the execution of a switching operation without having to confirm the current switching mode. The control 13 may be one of a first switching signal for the first switching operation, a second switching signal for the second switching operation and a third switching signal for the third switching operation to at least one of the rear derailleur 22 and the front derailleur 24 output, so that the manual switching operation or the synchronous switching process can be realized directly, which greatly facilitates the use for the user.

As in 2 1, the first circuit switch unit U1 may include a first manual upshift switch SW1 for manually up shifting the rear derailleur 22 and a first manual downshift switch SW2 for manual downshifting of the rear derailleur 22 include. Consequently, the up and down shifting of the rear derailleur 22 be realized manually using the first circuit switch unit U1.

The second circuit switch unit U2 may include a second manual upshift switch SW3 for manually up shifting the front derailleur 24 and a second manual downshift switch SW4 for manual downshifting of the front derailleur 24 include. Consequently, the up and down shifting of the front derailleur 24 be realized manually using the second circuit switch unit U2.

The third circuit switch unit U3 includes a first synchronous switch switch unit U31 configured to connect at least the rear derailleur 22 actuated.

Specifically, the first synchronous switch unit U31 includes a first synchronous stepping switch SW5 and a first synchronizing lower switching switch SW6. As a result, with the aid of the first synchronizing switch unit U31, the upshifting and downshifting of the bicycle can be performed 10 only by operating the rear derailleur 22 or by operating the rear derailleur 22 and the front derailleur 24 will be realized.

The first circuit switch unit U1, the second circuit switch unit U2, and the third circuit switch unit U3 may be arranged in various shapes.

For example, the first circuit switch unit U1 may be configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the second circuit switch unit U2 can be configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the third circuit switch unit U3 is on at least one of the one side and the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. In such a configuration, the third shift switch unit U3 may be located elsewhere on the bicycle handlebar, for example 14 be arranged as the first circuit switch unit U1 and / or the second circuit switch unit U2. For example, the third circuit switch unit U3 may be arranged on another unit than that on which the first circuit switch unit U1 and / or the second circuit switch unit U2 is arranged. For example, in the case of 2 For example, arrangements illustrated the third shift switch unit U3 of the first shift operating device 16 with the first circuit switch unit U1 and the second switch operating device 18 separated with the second circuit switch unit U2. Therefore, a clearer distinction of the circuit-switch units for the user and the avoidance of incorrect operation of the circuit-switch units by the user would be helpful.

Preferably, the third circuit switch unit U3 may be arranged, for example, in the same housing of the same unit with the first circuit switch unit U1 and / or the second circuit switch unit U2, so that the assembly and use of these circuit switch units are facilitated. In particular, how can 3 is illustrated, the third circuit switch unit U3 on the base member 16a and / or on the basic component 18a be provided while the first circuit switch unit U1 and the second circuit switch unit U2 on the brake levers 16b respectively. 18b are provided. That is, the third circuit switch unit U3 may be connected to the first switch operating device 16 with the first circuit switch unit U1 and / or the second switch operating device 18 be provided with the second circuit switch unit U2, so that the third circuit switch unit U3 can be mounted at the same time in the same actuator with the first and / or the second circuit switch unit U1, U2 during assembly, which improves the assembly efficiency. Further, such arrangement also enables the third circuit switch unit U3 to be located near the first circuit switch unit U1 and / or the second circuit switch unit U2, so that the switching operation for the user can be facilitated.

Next, the illustrated arrangement forms will be described one after another with reference to FIGS 2 to 7 described.

A first embodiment relating to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG 2 described. In the first embodiment, the first shift switch unit U1 is configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the second circuit switch unit U2 is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the first synchronous switch unit U31 is configured to be on this side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted. With this configuration, the first synchronous switch unit U31 and the first circuit switch unit U1, both of which are substantially the operation of the rear derailleur 22 to be arranged on the same side.

A modified example of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG 3 described. In the modified example of the first embodiment, the first circuit switch unit U1 is configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the second circuit switch unit U2 is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the first synchronous switch unit U31 is at the first switch operating device 16 provided with the first circuit switch unit U1. Therefore, the first synchronous circuit switch unit U31 and the first circuit switch unit U1 are provided in the same housing, which further facilitates the assembly and the use.

A second embodiment relating to the present utility model will be described with reference to FIG 2 described. In the second embodiment, the bicycle operating device includes 12 another third shift operating device 38 in place of the third shift operating device 36 , The other third shift operating device 38 comprises a second synchronizing circuit switch unit U32. The second synchronous circuit switch unit U <b> 32 is configured to cover at least the front derailleur 24 actuated. The second synchronous switching switch unit U32 includes a second synchronous boosting switch SW7 and a second synchronizing lower switching switch SW8. The other third shift operating device 38 can the basic component 38a include. The basic component 38a For example, with the help of a clamp firmly on the left side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 38a has two Schaltbetätigungsbauteile 38b and 38c for pressing the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32. Thus, with the aid of the second synchronous shift switch unit U32, the upshifting and downshifting of the bicycle can be performed 10 only by operating the front derailleur 24 or by operating both the rear derailleur 22 as well as the front derailleur 24 will be realized.

A modified example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG 3 described. In the modified example of the second embodiment, the first circuit switch unit U1 is configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the second circuit switch unit U2 is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, and the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32 is on the second switch operating device 18 provided with the second circuit switch unit U2. Therefore, the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32 and the second circuit switch unit U2 are provided in the same case, which further facilitates the mounting and the use.

A third embodiment relating to the present utility model will be described with reference to FIG 2 described. In the third embodiment, the shift operating device comprises 12 both the third shift operating device 36 as well as the further third shift operating device 38 , With this configuration, the first synchronous switch unit U31 and the first circuit switch unit U1, which are substantially both of the operation of the rear derailleur 22 to be arranged on the same side. Further, through them, the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32 and the second circuit switch unit U2, both substantially the operation of the front derailleur 24 to be arranged on the same side. Thus, malfunction of the circuit switch units by the user can be further avoided, and the usage can be facilitated for the user while driving.

A modified example of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG 3 described. In the modified example of the third embodiment, the first shift switch unit U1 is configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the second circuit switch unit U2 is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the first synchronous circuit switch unit U31 is on the first switch operating device 16 is provided with the first circuit switch unit U1, and the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32 is on the second switch operating device 18 provided with the first circuit switch unit U2. Thus, the first synchronous circuit switch unit U31 and the first circuit switch unit U1 are provided in the same housing, and the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32 and the second circuit switch unit U2 are provided in the same housing, further facilitating the mounting and use.

A fourth embodiment relating to the present utility model will be described with reference to FIG 4 described. In the fourth embodiment, the bicycle operating device includes 12 an independent third switch operating device 46 in place of the third shift operating device 36 , The independent third shift operating device 46 can the basic components 46a and 46b include. The basic component 46a is for example with the help of a clamp firmly on the right side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 46b For example, with the help of a clamp firmly on the left side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 46a has a shift operating component 46c on, and the basic component 46b has a shift operating component 46d on, the operating components 46c and 46d are provided for the pressing of the first synchronous step-up switch SW5 and the first synchronous lower switching switch SW6, respectively.

A modified example of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG 5 described. In the modified example of the fourth embodiment, the first circuit switch unit U1 is configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the second circuit switch unit U2 is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the first synchronous step-up switch SW5 is at the first switch operating device 16 is provided with the first circuit switch unit U1, and the first synchronous lower circuit switch SW6 is on the second switch operating device 18 provided with the first circuit switch unit U2.

A fifth embodiment relating to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG 6 described. In the fifth embodiment, the shift operating device comprises 12 another independent third shift operating device 48 in place of the independent third shift operating device 46 , The further independent third shift operating device 48 can the basic components 48a and 48b include. The basic component 48a is for example with the help of a clamp firmly on the right side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 48b For example, with the help of a clamp firmly on the left side of the bicycle handlebar 14 assembled. The basic component 48a has a shift operating component 48c on, and the basic component 48b has a shift operating component 48d on, the shift operating components 48c . 48d are provided for pressing the second synchronous switching circuit SW7 and the second synchronous lower switching switch SW8 of the second synchronous circuit switch unit U32.

A modified example of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG 7 described. In the modified example of the fifth embodiment, the first shift switch unit U1 is configured to be on one side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the second circuit switch unit U2 is configured to be on the other side of the bicycle handlebar 14 can be mounted, the second synchronous step-up switch SW7 is on the first switch operating device 16 is provided with the first circuit switch unit U1, and the second synchronous lower circuit switch SW8 is on the second switch operating device 18 provided with the first circuit switch unit U2.

Although some examples according to the present invention are described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, FIG the present invention is not limited to these. Even if, for example, the in 1 has been taken as an example of the description in the present invention is the bicycle 10 not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be applied to mountain bikes or other types of bicycles.

Furthermore, even if the in 1 illustrated bicycle handlebar 14 a racing wheel is not limited to this. The bike 10 may alternatively have, for example, a trekking handlebar or a flat bar.

In understanding the scope of the present utility model, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of the specified features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, not the presence of others but not preclude specified features, elements, components, groups, integers and / or steps. The foregoing also applies to words with similar meanings as the terms "comprising", "having" and their derivatives. Also, the terms "part", "section", "section", "component" or "element", when used in the singular, may have the double meaning of a single part or more parts. As used herein to describe the above examples, the following directional terms refer to "forward," "backward," "up," "down," "vertical," "horizontal," "under," and "across," as well as all other similar directional terms on those directions of a bicycle equipped with the bicycle operating device. Consequently, these directional expressions as used to describe the bicycle operating device should be interpreted relative to a bicycle used in a normal driving position equipped with the bicycle operating device. Finally, expressions of degree such as "substantially", "about" and "approximately" as used herein mean an appropriate amount of deviation from the modified term such that the end result is not significantly changed.

Although only selected examples have been chosen to illustrate the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. For example, as needed and / or if desired, size, shape, position or orientation of the various components may be changed. Components shown as directly connected or contacting one another may have intermediate structures interposed therebetween.

The functions of one element can be exercised by two, and vice versa. The structures and functions of an example can be taken over into another example. In one particular example, there need not be all the benefits at the same time. Any feature unique to the prior art, alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered as a separate description of further utility models of the Applicant, including the structural and / or functional concepts provided by this feature (s). e) is / are embodied. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the examples according to the present invention are merely illustrative and not restrictive of the utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

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Claims (13)

Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) comprising a first shift-switching unit (U1) for a first shift operation in which a first bicycle shift device is operated for shifting independently of a second bicycle shift device; a second shift-switching unit (U2) for a second shift, in which the second bicycle-shift-device is operated for shifting independently of the first bicycle-shift-device; and a third shift-switching unit (U3) for a third shift operation in which at least one of the first bicycle shift apparatus and the second bicycle shift apparatus is operated for shifting, the third shift-switch unit (U3) being independent of the first shift circuit. Switch unit (U1) and the second circuit switch unit (U2) is provided. Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to claim 1, wherein the third circuit switch unit (U3) comprises a first synchronous switch unit (U31) configured to operate at least the first bicycle switching apparatus and / or a second synchronous circuit switch unit (U32). which is configured to operate at least the second bicycle shifting device. Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the first circuit switch unit (U1), the second circuit switch unit (U2) and the third circuit switch unit (U3) is configured to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar ( 14 ) can be mounted. Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first circuit-switching unit (U1) is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar ( 14 ) and the second circuit switch unit (U2) is configured to be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar (10). 14 ), the third circuit switch unit (U3) is mounted on at least one of a first switch operating device (10). 16 ) with the first circuit switch unit (U1) and a second switch operating device ( 18 ) is provided with the second circuit switch unit (U2). Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first circuit-switching unit (U1) is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar ( 14 ) and the second circuit switch unit (U2) is configured to be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar (10). 14 ), wherein the third circuit switch unit (U3) at least on one side and the other side of the bicycle handlebar ( 14 ) is mounted. Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to claim 2, wherein the first circuit-switching unit (U1) is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar ( 14 ) and the second circuit switch unit (U2) is configured to be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar (10). 14 ), wherein the first synchronizing circuit switch unit (U31) is configured to be mounted on one side of the bicycle handlebar (11). 14 ) and / or the second synchronizing circuit switch unit (U32) is configured to be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar (12). 14 ) can be mounted. Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to claim 2, wherein the first circuit-switching unit (U1) is configured to be mounted on one side of a bicycle handlebar ( 14 ) and the second circuit switch unit (U2) is configured to be mounted on the other side of the bicycle handlebar (10). 14 ), wherein the first synchronizing circuit switch unit (U31) is mounted on a first switching operating device ( 16 ) is provided with the first circuit switch unit (U1) and / or the second synchronous circuit switch unit (U32) is provided on a second switch operating device ( 18 ) is provided with the second circuit switch unit (U2). Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the first synchronous switching switch unit (U31) comprises a first synchronous boost circuit switch (SW5) and a first synchronous lower circuit switch (SW6). Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to one of claims 2 to 8, wherein said second synchronous circuit switch unit (U32) comprises a second synchronous up-switching switch (SW7) and a second synchronous lower-switching switch (SW8). Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first circuit switch unit (U1) comprises a first manual upshift switch (SW1) for manually upshifting the first bicycle shift device and a first manual downshift switch (SW2) for manually downshifting the first bicycle shift device , Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the second circuit switch unit (U2) a second manual upshift switch (SW3) for manual Upshift the second bicycle shift device and a second manual downshift switch (SW4) for manually downshifting the second bicycle shift device comprises. Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the first bicycle shift device of one of a rear bicycle derailleur ( 22 ) and a front bicycle derailleur ( 24 ) and the second bicycle shifting device is the other of the rear bicycle derailleur ( 22 ) and the front bicycle derailleur ( 24 ). Bicycle operating device ( 12 ) according to one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a controller ( 13 ) configured to output one of a first shift signal for the first shift, a second shift signal for the second shift, and a third shift signal for the third shift to at least one of the first bicycle shift device and the second bicycle shift device ,

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