TW201806814A - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a piston, and an electrical switch. The base member includes a first end portion to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a cylinder bore. The operating member includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis. The distal end portion is farther from the proximal end portion than the pivot axis. The piston is movably provided in the cylinder bore and operatively coupled to the operating member to move in the cylinder bore in response to a pivotal movement of the operating member. The electrical switch is provided at the second end portion. The electrical switch is farther from the distal end portion of the operating member than the pivot axis.

Description

Bicycle operating device

The present invention relates to a bicycle operating device.

Cycling is becoming an increasingly more popular form of entertainment and transportation. In addition, cycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, the bicycle industry is continuously improving the various components of the bicycle. One bicycle component that has been extensively redesigned is the operating device.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a piston, and an electric switch. The base member includes a first end portion to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a cylinder bore. The operation member includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end is pivotably coupled to the base member about a pivot axis. The distal end is farther from the proximal end than the pivot axis. Pistons can be It is movably provided in the cylinder bore and is operatively coupled to the operation member to move in the cylinder bore in response to the pivotal movement of the operation member. An electric switch is provided at the second end. The electric switch is farther from the distal end of the operating member than the pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect, it is possible to use the second end portion as a position where the electric switch is provided. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a piston, and an electric switch. The base member includes a first end portion to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a cylinder bore. The operation member is pivotably coupled to the base member about a pivot axis. The piston is movably provided in the cylinder bore and is operatively coupled to the operation member to move in the cylinder bore in response to the pivotal movement of the operation member. The electric switch is provided directly at the second end without via a movable intermediate member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect, it is possible to use the second end portion as an area for an electric switch. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first or second aspect is constructed so that the call switch is further away from the first end portion than the pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the third aspect, it is possible to use a region farther from the first end portion than the pivot axis as a region for an electric switch. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the performance of the bicycle operating device. Design freedom.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects is constructed so that the base member includes a grip portion provided between the first end portion and the second end portion. between.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourth aspect, the rider can hold the grip portion. This allows the knight to easily operate the electric switch.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects is constructed so that the call switch is farther from the first end portion than the cylinder bore.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to use a region farther from the first end portion than the bore of the cylinder barrel as a region for an electric switch. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a receptacle inner hole that is connected to the cylinder bore. The electric switch is farther from the first end than the inner hole of the receptacle.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to use a region farther from the first end portion than the inner hole of the receptacle as a region for an electric switch. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the sixth aspect is constructed so that the inner bore of the receptacle is provided above the inner bore of the cylinder barrel in a state where the base member is mounted on the bicycle handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to use the area provided above the bore of the cylinder barrel as the area for the bore of the cylinder barrel. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the sixth or seventh aspect is constructed such that the base member includes a discharge port connected to the inner hole of the receptacle.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to discharge hydraulic fluid from the inner hole of the reservoir via the discharge port. Therefore, it is possible to improve the maintenance of the bicycle operating device.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a saddle bridge portion provided at the second end portion. An electric switch is provided at the saddle bridge portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to use the saddle bridge portion as an area for an electric switch. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the ninth aspect is constructed so that the call switch includes a user operation portion that faces forward and upward under an installed state where the base member is mounted on the bicycle handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to improve the operability of the electric switch.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, according to the ninth or tenth The bicycle operating device of the aspect is constructed such that the first end portion defines a first end surface, and the first end surface is constructed to be in contact with a bicycle handlebar. The saddle bridge portion defines a second end surface, and the second end surface is furthest from the first end surface. The electric switch includes a user operation portion that is disposed in the second end surface.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device while improving the operability of the electric switch.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects further includes a controller electrically connected to the electric switch to generate a control signal based on an operation of the electric switch.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to operate the electric device by using an electric switch.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth aspect is constructed such that a call switch is provided on the controller.

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to unitize the electric switch and the controller into a single unit.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect is constructed so that the call switch is further away from the first end portion than the controller.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to use an area farther from the first end portion than the controller as an area for an electric switch. Even if the controller is provided in a bicycle operating device, This allows the knight to easily operate the electric switch.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects further includes an additional electric switch provided at one of the base member and the operating member. The additional electric switch is electrically connected to the controller.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to operate the additional device by using an additional electric switch.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fifteenth aspect is constructed so that an additional electric switch is provided at the operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to use the operating member as an area for an additional electric switch. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the twelfth to sixteenth aspects further includes a cable connector provided at one of the base member and the operation member. The cable connector is electrically connected to the controller.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to electrically connect at least one electric device to the controller via a cable connector.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the seventeenth aspect is constructed such that a cable connection is provided at the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to use the base member as an area for a cable connector.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the twelfth to eighteenth aspects further includes a wireless communicator provided at one of the base member and the operating member. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the controller.

With the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to wirelessly operate the electric device by using an electric switch or other electric switches.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to nineteenth aspects is constructed so that the bore of the cylinder bore has a cylinder central axis. The electric switch includes a user operation portion that is movable relative to the base member along an operation axis defined so as not to coincide with the central axis of the cylinder.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twentieth aspect, it is possible to easily operate the electric switch by using a user operation portion.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twentieth aspect is constructed such that the operating axis is inclined with respect to the cylinder center axis when viewed along the pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-first aspect, it is possible to improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device by changing the inclination angle of the operating axis with respect to the central axis of the cylinder barrel.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the twentieth aspect is constructed such that a defined inclination angle between the operation axis and the center axis of the cylinder is 45 degrees or less when viewed along the pivot axis .

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-second aspect, It is possible to further improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device while maintaining the operability of the electric switch.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the twentieth to the twenty-second aspects is constructed such that the operating axis is viewed from the center axis of the cylinder barrel when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis Offset.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-third aspect, it is possible to adjust the position of the electric switch to one of the right and left hands. This further improves the operability of the electric switch.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-third aspects is constructed such that the operating member is operatively coupled to the piston in response to the pivoting of the operating member Moving to pull the piston from the initial position to the actuated position.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-fourth aspect, it is possible to apply an electric switch to a bicycle operating device including a pull-type hydraulic unit.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-third aspects is constructed such that the operating member is operatively coupled to the piston in response to the pivoting of the operating member Moving to push the piston from the initial position to the actuated position.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-fifth aspect, it is possible to apply an electric switch to a bicycle operating device including a push-type hydraulic unit.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, according to the first to the first The bicycle operating device of any one of the twenty-fifth aspects is constructed such that the pivot axis is farther from the first end portion than the cylinder bore.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-sixth aspect, it is possible to make the second end small and compact, and thus achieve a striking appearance.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-sixth aspects is constructed so that the cylinder bore is disposed between the pivot axis and the first end portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-seventh aspect, it is possible to make the second end small and compact, and thus achieve a striking appearance.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to twenty-seventh aspects further includes a grip cover member attached to the base member to at least partially The ground cover covers the base member. The electric switch is covered by the grip cover to be operated via the grip cover.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twenty-eighth aspect, it is possible to protect the electric switch from getting dirty.

2‧‧‧ Bicycle handlebar

4‧‧‧Hydraulic hose

6‧‧‧ electric control cable

10‧‧‧ Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧ base member

14‧‧‧Operating member

14A‧‧‧ proximal end

14B‧‧‧ distal end

16‧‧‧ the first end

16A‧‧‧First end surface

18‧‧‧ second end

18A‧‧‧ Depression

20‧‧‧ Grip Department

21‧‧‧ Saddle Bridge Department

21A‧‧‧Second end surface

22‧‧‧Mounting Structure

24‧‧‧Circular band clamp

26‧‧‧Locking member

27‧‧‧Mounting bolt

28‧‧‧ Grip Cover Cover

30‧‧‧ Pivot shaft

32‧‧‧ cylinder bore

34‧‧‧Piston

36‧‧‧first seal ring

38‧‧‧Second sealing ring

40‧‧‧Piston rod

42‧‧‧Third seal ring

44‧‧‧through hole

46‧‧‧Hydraulic chamber

48‧‧‧ exit port

49‧‧‧ Exit Channel

50‧‧‧Inner hole of receptacle

52‧‧‧ diaphragm

54‧‧‧ cover

56‧‧‧ firm member

58‧‧‧hydraulic reservoir

60‧‧‧Reservoir room

62‧‧‧Connecting hole

64‧‧‧Exhaust port

66‧‧‧Threaded hole

68‧‧‧Drain plug

70‧‧‧Piston offset member

72‧‧‧ the first offset element

74‧‧‧second offset element

76‧‧‧First support shaft

78‧‧‧Second support shaft

80‧‧‧ coupling shaft

81A‧‧‧First guide groove

81B‧‧‧Second guide groove

82‧‧‧Control lever

84‧‧‧ intermediate body

86‧‧‧The first adjustment member

88‧‧‧ first threaded hole

90‧‧‧Second adjustment member

92‧‧‧ member offset member

94‧‧‧electric switch

96‧‧‧User operation section

98‧‧‧controller

98A‧‧‧Processor

98B‧‧‧Memory

98C‧‧‧ substrate

98D‧‧‧PLC controller

100‧‧‧cable connector

102‧‧‧Control cable

104‧‧‧Port

106‧‧‧Extra electric switch

108‧‧‧Extra electric switch

110‧‧‧Control cable

210‧‧‧ Bicycle operating device

299‧‧‧Wireless Communicator

299A‧‧‧Signal generating circuit

299B‧‧‧Signal transmission circuit

299C‧‧‧Antenna

299D‧‧‧Signal receiving circuit

310‧‧‧ Bicycle operating device

402‧‧‧Bicycle handlebar

402A‧‧‧Handlebar end

410‧‧‧Bicycle operating device

412‧‧‧base member

416‧‧‧first end

418‧‧‧ second end

A1‧‧‧ Pivot axis

A2‧‧‧Cylinder central axis

A3‧‧‧ Operating axis

AG‧‧‧Tilt angle

BC1‧‧‧Hydraulic Bicycle Components

BC2‧‧‧Electric device

BC3‧‧‧ Extra device

BT‧‧‧Battery

BT1‧‧‧Battery Holder

D1‧‧‧ axial direction

D2‧‧‧ direction

P11‧‧‧Standing position

P12‧‧‧Operating position

P21‧‧‧ initial position

P22‧‧‧actuated position

P321‧‧‧initial position

P322‧‧‧actuated position

IV‧‧‧line

Line VII‧‧‧

A more complete understanding of the present invention and its attendant advantages will be readily obtained as it becomes better known by considering the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram of a bicycle operating device according to a first embodiment Perspective view.

FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1, wherein a base member is omitted.

FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line VII-VII of FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1.

Fig. 9 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 9.

Fig. 12 is a side view of a bicycle operating device according to a third embodiment.

Fig. 13 is a diagram of a bicycle operating device according to a fourth embodiment Side view.

Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are labeled with corresponding or equivalent elements throughout the figures.

First embodiment

Referring first to FIG. 1, a bicycle operating device 10 according to a first embodiment is constructed to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar 2. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted on a sunken handlebar. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to other operating devices that are mounted on other types of handlebars such as a flat handlebar, a time trial handlebar, and a horn handlebar.

The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to at least one device to operate the at least one device. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to a hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1 like a hydraulic brake device. The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1 via a hydraulic hose 4.

As seen in FIG. 2, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3. Examples of the electric device BC2 include a bicycle seatpost, a bicycle suspension, a bicycle shifting device, a stopwatch, and a smartphone. Examples of the additional device BC3 include electrical and mechanical components. Examples of electrical components include bicycle seatposts, bicycle suspensions, bicycle shifting devices, stopwatches, and smartphones. Mechanical components Examples include bicycle seatposts, bicycle suspensions, and bicycle shifting devices. In this embodiment, the electric device BC2 includes a bicycle seatpost, and the additional device BC3 includes a bicycle shifting device. The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3 via the electric control cable 6. The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3 via separate electric control cables each extending from the bicycle operating device 10. In the case where the additional device BC3 includes a mechanical shift device, the bicycle operating device 10 can be operatively coupled to the additional device BC3 via a mechanical control cable. In addition, the bicycle operating device 10 can be operatively coupled to at least one of the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3 via wireless communication. The additional device BC3 can be omitted if necessary and / or desired.

In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is a right-hand side operation / control device that is constructed to be operated by the right hand of the rider to actuate the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to a left-hand side operating device.

In this application, the following directional terms "front", "back", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "cross-section", "upward" and "downward", and Any other similar directional terms refer to those directions based on a user (eg, a rider) sitting on a bicycle seat cushion (not shown) and facing the bicycle handlebar 2. Therefore, the terms used to describe the bicycle operating device 10 should be interpreted relative to a bicycle equipped with the bicycle operating device 10 used in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a base member 12 and an operating member 14. The base member 12 includes a first end portion 16 to be mounted on the bicycle handlebar 2. The base member 12 includes a second end portion 18 opposite the first end portion 16. In this embodiment, the base member 12 includes a grip portion 20 and a saddle bridge portion 21. A grip portion 20 is provided between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18. A saddle bridge portion 21 is provided at the second end portion 18. The saddle bridge portion 21 extends forward and upward from the grip portion 20 in a state where the base member 12 is mounted on the bicycle handlebar 2. At least one of the grip portion 20 and the saddle bridge portion 21 can be omitted from the base member 12.

The first end portion 16 defines a first end surface 16A, and the first end surface 16A is constructed to be in contact with the bicycle handlebar 2. The saddle bridge portion 21 defines a second end surface 21A (FIG. 3), and the second end surface 21A is farthest from the first end surface 16A. In this embodiment, the first end surface 16A has a curved surface, and the second end surface 21A has a flat surface. However, the shapes of the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 are not limited to this embodiment.

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a mounting structure 22 to mount the first end portion 16 to the bicycle handlebar 2. The mounting structure 22 is a stationary member when it is mounted on the bicycle handlebar 2. The mounting structure 22 preferably includes an endless band jaw 24 and a locking member 26. The locking member 26 is coupled to the endless band clamp 24 and includes a mounting bolt 27 (FIG. 1) to clamp the bicycle handlebar 2 between the endless band clamp 24 and the first end 16. The mounting structure 22 can include other structures similar to the ring-shaped jaw 24 and used for mounting on a sunken handlebar road transmission.

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a grip cover 28 that is attached to the base member 12 to at least partially cover the base member 12. The grip cover 28 is made of a non-metallic material such as rubber. The rider sometimes holds and rests on the base member 12 (eg, the grip portion 20) during riding. The grip cover 28 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10.

As seen in FIG. 3, the operation member 14 is provided as a rod member extending in the longitudinal direction. The operation member 14 includes a proximal end portion 14A and a distal end portion 14B. The proximal end portion 14A is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about a pivot axis A1. The distal end portion 14B is farther from the proximal end portion 14A in the longitudinal direction of the operation member 14 than the pivot axis A1. The distal end portion 14B is farthest from the proximal end portion 14A in the operation member 14 and constitutes the free end of the operation member 14.

The operation member 14 is pivotable relative to the base member 12 about the pivot axis A1 between the rest position P11 and the operation position P12. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a pivot shaft member 30 that defines a pivot axis A1. The pivot member 30 pivotally couples the operation member 14 to the base member 12. In this embodiment, the rest position P11 and the operation position P12 are defined by the pivot axis A1 and the distal end portion 14B.

In the present application, the term "rest position" as used herein refers to a position where the movable member such as the operation member 14 remains stationary when the movable member is not operated by the user. The term "operation position" as used herein refers to a position where the movable member has been operated by the user to perform the operation of the bicycle assembly like the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1. Home.

As seen in FIG. 4, the base member 12 includes a cylinder bore 32. The cylinder bore 32 has a cylinder center axis A2. The cylinder bore 32 extends along the central axis A2 of the cylinder. The cylinder bore 32 is connected to the first end surface 16A of the first end portion 16. The cylinder bore 32 is arranged between the pivot axis A1 and the first end portion 16. The pivot axis A1 is farther from the first end portion 16 than the cylinder bore 32.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a piston 34 that is movably provided in a cylinder bore 32. The piston 34 is movable relative to the cylinder bore 32 along the cylinder central axis A2. The piston 34 is operatively coupled to the operation member 14 to move in the cylinder bore 32 in response to the pivotal movement of the operation member 14. The operation member 14 is operatively coupled to the piston 34 to pull the piston 34 from the initial position P21 to the actuated position P22 in response to the pivotal movement of the operation member 14. The initial position P21 corresponds to the rest position P11 of the operation member 14. The actuation position P22 corresponds to the operation position P12 of the operation member 14.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a first seal ring 36 and a second seal ring 38. The first seal ring 36 and the second seal ring 38 are attached to the piston 34. The first seal ring 36 is spaced from the second seal ring 38 along the cylinder center axis A2.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a piston rod 40 and a third seal ring 42. The piston rod 40 is coupled to the piston 34 and extends from the piston 34 toward the first end portion 16 on the opposite side to the piston 34. Although the piston rod 40 is provided integrally with the piston 34 in this embodiment as a one-piece, unitary construction The piston rod 40 can be a separate member from the piston 34. The base member 12 includes a through hole 44 coupled to the cylinder bore 32. A piston rod 40 is movably provided in the through hole 44. A third seal ring 42 is provided in the through hole 44. The cylinder bore 32, the piston 34, the first seal ring 36, and the third seal ring 42 define a hydraulic chamber 46. The hydraulic chamber 46 is filled with a hydraulic fluid like mineral oil.

As seen in FIG. 5, the bicycle operating device 10 includes an outlet port 48 that is connected to the cylinder bore 32 to provide hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1. The base member 12 includes an outlet passage 49 connecting the hydraulic chamber 46 to the cylinder bore 32. The hydraulic pressure chamber 46 is connected to the hydraulic hose 4 via an outlet passage 49 and an outlet port 48.

As seen in FIG. 4, the base member 12 includes a receptacle inner hole 50 connected to a cylinder bore 32. The receptacle inner hole 50 extends along the central axis A2 of the cylinder barrel. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a diaphragm 52 and a cover member 54. The diaphragm 52 is provided in the receptacle inner hole 50 to be elastically deformable in the receptacle inner hole 50. The cover member 54 is fastened to the base member 12 so as to cover the end opening of the inner hole 50 of the receptacle. In this embodiment, the cover member 54 is fastened to the base member 12 by the fastening member 56, the receptacle inner hole 50 and the diaphragm 52. The reservoir inner hole 50, the diaphragm 52, and the cover member 54 constitute a hydraulic reservoir 58. The reservoir inner hole 50 and the diaphragm 52 define a reservoir chamber 60. The reservoir chamber 60 is filled with a hydraulic fluid like mineral oil.

In this embodiment, the receptacle inner hole 50 is provided above the cylinder bore 32 in a state where the base member 12 is mounted on the bicycle handlebar 2. The inner bore 50 is farther away than the inner bore 32 of the cylinder 端端 部 14B。 End end portion 14B. However, the position of the receptacle inner hole 50 is not limited to this embodiment. The receptacle inner hole 50 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10.

The base member 12 includes a communication hole 62. The communication hole 62 connects the reservoir chamber 60 and the hydraulic pressure chamber 46 in a state where the piston 34 is positioned at the initial position P21. When the piston 34 is moved from the initial position P21 toward the actuated position P22, the first seal ring 36 interrupts communication between the hydraulic chamber 46 and the reservoir chamber 60 via the communication hole 62. The hydraulic reservoir 58 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10 or can be provided at the hydraulic bicycle assembly BC1.

As seen in FIG. 4, the base member 12 includes a discharge port 64 connected to the inner bore 50 of the receptacle. In this embodiment, the exhaust port 64 includes a threaded hole 66. The threaded hole 66 connects the inner container hole 50 to the outer surface of the base member 12. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a discharge plug 68. The discharge plug 68 is screw-engaged with the screw hole 66. The exhaust port 64 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10.

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a piston biasing member 70 to bias the piston 34 from the actuated position P22 toward the initial position P21. In this embodiment, the piston offset member 70 is provided outside the cylinder bore 32. A piston offset member 70 is provided in the second end portion 18. However, the piston offset member 70 can be provided at a position different from the second end portion 18. A piston offset member 70 can be provided in the cylinder bore 32.

As seen in FIG. 6, the piston offset member 70 includes a first offset element 72 and a second offset element 74. Although the first biasing element 72 and the second biasing element 74 are torsion coil springs in this embodiment, the first biasing element 72 and the second biasing element 74 are The displacement element 72 and the second offset element 74 can be other offset elements such as a compression coil spring.

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a first support shaft member 76 and a second support shaft member 78. The first support shaft member 76 is fixed to the base member 12 (FIG. 4) and extends in an axial direction D1 parallel to the pivot axis A1 of the operation member 14. The second support shaft 78 is fixed to the base member 12 (FIG. 4) and extends in the axial direction D1. The first offset element 72 and the second offset element 74 are mounted on the first support shaft member 76. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a coupling shaft member 80 coupled to one end of the piston rod 40. The coupling shaft 80 extends in the axial direction D1. As seen in FIGS. 1 and 3, the base member 12 includes a first guide groove 81A and a second guide groove 81B. The coupling shaft 80 is movably provided in the first guide groove 81A and the second guide groove 81B. Each of the first offset element 72 and the second offset element 74 is engaged with the first support shaft member 76 and the coupling shaft member 80 to shift the piston 34 toward the initial position P21 (FIG. 4).

As seen in FIGS. 4 and 6, the operating member 14 includes an operating lever member or main body 82 and an intermediate body 84. The proximal end portion 14A and the distal end portion 14B are provided on the operating lever member 82. The intermediate body 84 is a separate member from the operating lever member 82. The operating lever member 82 and the intermediate body 84 are pivotably coupled to the base member 12 about the pivot axis A1 via the pivot shaft member 30. The operating lever 82 and the intermediate body 84 are rotatable relative to each other about the pivot axis A1. In this embodiment, the operating lever member 82 includes a proximal end portion 14A and a distal end portion 14B. That is, the rest position P11 and the operation position P12 are defined by the operation lever member 82. Intermediate body 84 is coupled to coupling member 80 Engaged to transmit the operating force applied to the operating lever member 82.

As seen in FIG. 4, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a first adjustment member 86 to change the rest position P11 of the operation member 14 relative to the base member 12. In this embodiment, the first adjustment member 86 is attached to the operation member 14. The first adjustment member 86 is attached to the intermediate body 84 of the operation member 14. The intermediate body 84 includes a first threaded hole 88. The first adjustment member 86 includes an adjustment screw, and is threadably engaged with the first threaded hole 88. One end of the first adjustment member 86 is in contact with the operation lever member 82. The rotation of the first adjustment member 86 relative to the intermediate body 84 changes the position of the operation lever member 82 relative to the intermediate lever member 84. This changes the rest position P11 of the operating member 14 without changing the initial position P21 of the piston 34.

As seen in FIG. 6, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a second adjustment member 90 to change the initial position P21 of the piston 34 relative to the base member 12 (FIG. 4). In this embodiment, the second adjustment member 90 includes an adjustment screw mounted on the base member 12 (FIG. 4). The second adjustment member 90 is screw-engaged with the first screw hole (not shown) of the base member 12 (FIG. 4). One end of the second adjustment member 90 is in contact with the intermediate body 84. The rotation of the second adjustment member 90 changes the position of the intermediate body 84 relative to the base member 12. This changes the initial position P21 of the piston 34 and further changes the rest position P11 of the operation member 14.

As seen in FIG. 6, the bicycle operating device 10 includes a lever biasing member 92 to bias the lever 82 relative to the intermediate body 84 to maintain a space between the first adjusting member 86 (FIG. 4) and the lever 82. s contact. A lever offset member 92 is attached to the operation member 14. Although the rod The member biasing member 92 is a torsion coil spring in this embodiment, and the lever member biasing member 92 can be another biasing element like a compression coil spring.

As seen in FIG. 7, the bicycle operating device 10 includes an electric switch 94 provided at the second end portion 18. In this embodiment, an electric switch 94 is provided at the saddle bridge portion 21. An electric switch 94 is attached to the second end portion 18 (for example, the saddle bridge portion 21). However, the position of the electric switch 94 is not limited to this embodiment. The electric switch 94 is provided directly at the second end 18 without going through a movable intermediate member. The electric switch 94 includes a user operation portion 96. The user operation portion 96 faces forward and upwards in a state where the base member 12 is attached to the bicycle handlebar 2 (FIG. 4). The user operation portion 96 is disposed in the second end surface 21A. The user operation portion 96 projects from the second end surface 21A. In this embodiment, the electric switch 94 is provided in the recess 18A of the second end portion 18 of the base member 12. The electric switch 94 is covered by the grip cover 28 to be operated via the grip cover 28. The user operation portion 96 is covered by the grip cover 28 so as to be pushed through the grip cover 28. However, the user operation portion 96 can be exposed from the grip cover 28. The user operation section 96 can be omitted from the electric switch 94.

As seen in FIG. 7, the user operation portion 96 is movable relative to the base member 12 along an operation axis A3 defined so as not to coincide with the central axis A2 of the cylinder. In this embodiment, the operation axis A3 is not parallel to the cylinder center axis A2. However, the operation axis A3 can be parallel to the cylinder center axis A2. The operating axis A3 can be defined to coincide with the central axis A2 of the cylinder.

The operation axis A3 is inclined with respect to the cylinder center axis A2 when viewed along the pivot axis A1. The inclination angle AG defined between the operation axis A3 and the cylinder center axis A2 is equal to or less than 45 degrees when viewed along the pivot axis A1. As seen in FIG. 5, the operation axis A3 is offset from the cylinder center axis A2 when viewed from a direction D2 (FIG. 7) perpendicular to the pivot axis A1. The operation axis A3 is parallel to the cylinder center axis A2 when viewed from a direction D2 (FIG. 7) perpendicular to the pivot axis A1. However, the operation axis A3 may not be parallel to the cylinder center axis A2 when viewed from a direction D2 (FIG. 7) perpendicular to the pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 3, the electric switch 94 is farther from the distal end portion 14B of the operation member 14 than the pivot axis A1. The electric switch 94 is farther from the first end portion 16 than the pivot axis A1. The electric switch 94 is farther from the first end portion 16 than the cylinder bore 32. The electric switch 94 is farther from the first end portion 16 than the receptacle inner hole 50. However, the position of the electric switch 94 is not limited to this embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 8, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes a controller 98 that is electrically connected to the electric switch 94 to generate a control signal based on the operation of the electric switch 94. Examples of control signals include control signals for controlling a bicycle seatpost, a bicycle suspension, a bicycle shifting device, a stopwatch, and a smartphone. The controller 98 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10 or provided at a device different from the bicycle operating device 10.

As seen in FIG. 7, an electrical switch 94 is provided on the controller 98. The controller 98 is attached to the second end portion 18 (for example, a saddle bridge portion twenty one). The controller 98 is provided in the recess 18A of the second end portion 18 of the base member 12. As seen in FIG. 4, the electric switch 94 is farther from the first end 16 than the controller 98.

As seen in FIG. 8, the controller 98 includes a processor 98A, a memory 98B, and a substrate 98C. The processor 98A and the memory 98B are electrically mounted on a substrate 98C. The processor 98A is electrically connected to the memory 98B via a substrate 98C. The processor 98A includes a central processing unit (CPU). Memory 98B stores programs and other information. The memory 98B includes a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). For example, programs stored in the memory 98B are read into the processor 98A, and by this, many functions of the controller 98 are performed. The electric switch 94 is electrically mounted on the substrate 98C. The electric switch 94 is electrically connected to the processor 98A via a substrate 98C. As seen in FIG. 7, the substrate 98C is secured to the second end portion 18 (for example, the saddle bridge portion 21).

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a cable connector 100 provided at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14. In this embodiment, the cable connector 100 is provided at the base member 12. However, the cable connector 100 can be provided at the operation member 14. The cable connector 100 is electrically connected to the controller 98 via the control cable 102. The cable connector 100 includes a connection port 104 (FIG. 2) for detachably receiving the electric control cable 6 to electrically connect the electric control cable 6 to the controller 98. The cable connector 100 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10 or provided at a device different from the bicycle operating device 10.

The controller 98 is electrically powered by using power line communication technology. The control cable 6 is electrically connected to the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3. Power line communication (PLC) carries data on the conductor, which is also used for power transmission or power distribution to the electric device BC2 and the additional device BC3. The controller 98 includes a PLC controller 98D. The PLC controller 98D receives an input signal generated by the electric switch 94. The PLC controller 98D superimposes an input signal on the power supply voltage flowing in the electric control cable 6. The power supply voltage is supplied from the battery BT via the electric control cable 6.

As seen in FIG. 1, the bicycle operating device 10 further includes an additional electric switch 106 provided at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14. In this embodiment, an additional electric switch 106 is provided at the operation member 14. The additional electric switch 106 receives one of a user upshift input and a user downshift input. However, the additional electric switch 106 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10.

The bicycle operating device 10 further includes an additional electric switch 108 provided at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14. In this embodiment, an additional electric switch 108 is provided at the operation member 14. The additional electric switch 108 receives the other of a user upshift input and a user downshift input. However, the additional electric switch 108 can be omitted from the bicycle operating device 10.

As seen in FIG. 8, the additional electrical switch 106 is electrically connected to the controller 98. The additional electric switch 108 is electrically connected to the controller 98. In this embodiment, the additional electrical switches 106 and 108 are electrically connected to the controller 98 via the control cable 110. The controller 98 generates an upshift control signal and a downshift control signal based on the user's upshift input and the user's downshift input, respectively. The controller 98 can be constructed to separately control separate devices in response to control signals generated by the electric switch 94, the extra electric switch 106, and the extra electric switch 108. The controller 98 can be configured to control a device in response to control signals generated based on at least two of the electric switch 94, the extra electric switch 106, and the extra electric switch 108.

With the bicycle operating device 10, it is possible to use the second end portion 18 as a position where the electric switch 94 is provided. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design freedom of the bicycle operating device 10.

Second embodiment

A bicycle operating device 210 according to a second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. The bicycle operating device 210 has the same structure and / or configuration as the structure and / or configuration of the bicycle operating device 10, except for a wireless communicator. Therefore, elements having substantially the same functions as those of the first embodiment will be numbered the same here, and will not be described and / or illustrated in detail here for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIGS. 9 to 11, the bicycle operating device 210 further includes a wireless communicator 299 (FIG. 10) provided at one of the base member 12 and the operating member 14. In this embodiment, a wireless communicator 299 is provided at the base member 12. However, a wireless communicator 299 can be provided at the operation member 14. The wireless communicator 299 is electrically connected to the controller 98.

As seen in FIG. 11, the wireless communicator 299 includes a signal generating circuit 299A, a signal transmitting circuit 299B, an antenna 299C, and a signal receiving circuit. Receive circuit 299D. The signal generating circuit 299A, the signal transmitting circuit 299B, the antenna 299C, and the signal receiving circuit 299D are electrically mounted on the substrate 98C of the controller 98. The signal generating circuit 299A generates a wireless signal based on a control signal generated by the controller 98. The signal generating circuit 299A superimposes an input signal on a carrier wave by using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to generate a wireless signal. The signal transmission circuit 299B transmits a wireless signal via the antenna 299C in response to an input operation received by the electric switch 94. In this embodiment, the signal generating circuit 299A can encrypt the control information (for example, shift information) to generate an encrypted wireless signal. The signal generating circuit 299A encrypts the digital signals stored in the memory 98B by using a cryptographic key. The signal transmission circuit 299B transmits an encrypted wireless signal. Therefore, when the electric switch 94 is closed by an input operation to be activated, the wireless communicator 299 wirelessly transmits a wireless signal to upshift or downshift the electric device BC2.

Furthermore, the signal receiving circuit 299D receives a wireless signal from the electric device BC2 via the antenna 299C. In this embodiment, the signal receiving circuit 299D decodes the wireless signal to identify the information transmitted wirelessly from the electrical device BC2. The signal receiving circuit 299D can decrypt the encrypted wireless signal by using an encryption key. That is, the wireless communicator 299 is constructed to transmit wireless signals to control other electrical components, and to receive wireless signals to identify information from other electrical components. In other words, the wireless communicator 299 is provided as a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator 299 is integrally provided as a single module or unit. However, the wireless communicator 299 can be provided to be separated from each other and configured at different positions The module or unit consists of a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The signal receiving circuit 299D can be omitted from the wireless communicator 299.

In this embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 9 and 11, the battery BT is mounted on the base member 12 and is electrically connected to the controller 98 via the control cable 102. In this embodiment, the battery holder BT1 is mounted on the base member 12 and is electrically connected to the control cable 102 and the cable connector 100. The battery BT is attached to the battery holder BT1 and is electrically connected to the controller 98 via the battery holder BT1 and the control cable 102. The battery BT can be electrically connected to another device via the cable connector 100.

With the bicycle operating device 210, it is possible to obtain substantially the same effects as those of the operating device 10 of the first embodiment.

Third embodiment

A bicycle operating device 310 according to a third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 12. The bicycle operating device 310 has the same structure and / or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10 except that the piston 34 is pushed to generate hydraulic pressure. Therefore, elements having substantially the same functions as those of the above-mentioned embodiments will be numbered the same here, and will not be described and / or illustrated in detail here for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIG. 12, in the bicycle operating device 310, the operation member 14 is operatively coupled to the piston 34 to push the piston 34 from the initial position P321 to the actuation position P322 in response to the pivotal movement of the operation member 14. .

With the bicycle operating device 310, it is possible to obtain The effect of the operation device 10 of the embodiment is substantially the same.

Fourth embodiment

A bicycle operating device 410 according to a fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 13. The bicycle operating device 410 has the same structure and / or configuration as the structure and / or configuration of the bicycle operating device 10 except for the base member 12. Therefore, elements having substantially the same functions as those of the above-mentioned embodiments will be numbered the same here, and will not be described and / or illustrated in detail here for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIG. 13, the bicycle operating device 410 includes a base member 412. The base member 412 has a structure substantially the same as that of the base member 12 of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the base member 412 is constructed to be attached to the handlebar end 402A of the bicycle handlebar 402. The base member 412 includes a first end portion 416 to be mounted on the bicycle handlebar 402. The base member 412 includes a second end portion 418 opposite the first end portion 416. An electric switch 94 is provided at the second end 418. The electric switch 94 is farther from the distal end portion 14B of the operation member 14 than the pivot axis A1. An additional electric switch 106 is provided at the base member 412. The additional electric switch 108 is omitted from the bicycle operating device 410.

With the bicycle operating device 410, it is possible to obtain substantially the same effects as those of the operating device 10 of the first embodiment.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the bicycle field from this disclosure that the configurations of the above embodiments including modifications can be combined at least partially with each other if necessary and / or desired.

For example, the wireless communicator 299 of the second embodiment can be applied to the bicycle operating devices 310 and 410 of the third and fourth embodiments.

The push-type hydraulic unit described in the third embodiment can be applied to the bicycle operating devices 210 and 410 of the second and fourth embodiments.

In addition, the structures of the bicycle operating devices 10, 210, and 310 of the first to third embodiments can be applied to the bicycle operating device 410 of the fourth embodiment.

The term "comprising" and its derivatives are used herein as open-ended terms that define the appearance of stated features, components, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, but do not exclude other unstated features, The appearance of an element, component, group, integer, and / or step. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the words "have", "include" and their derivatives.

The terms "component", "section", "section", "component", "element", "body" and "structure" can have the dual meaning of a single component or a plurality of components when used in the singular type.

The ordinal terms such as "first" and "second" described in this application are merely discriminative terms, and do not have any other meaning such as a specific order. Further, for example, the term "first element" itself does not reflect the presence of "second element", and the term "second element" itself does not reflect the presence of "first element".

The term "pair" as used herein covers this pair in addition to Configurations in which the components have the same shape or structure as each other can also cover configurations in which the pair of components have different shapes or structures.

The terms "a", "one or more" and "at least one" can be used interchangeably herein.

Finally, terms such as "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately" as used herein mean a reasonable amount of variation of the modified term so that the end result does not change significantly.

Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Therefore, it is understood that, within the scope of the accompanying patent application, the present invention can be implemented in ways other than those exactly described herein.

2‧‧‧ Bicycle handlebar

10‧‧‧ Bicycle operating device

12‧‧‧ base member

14‧‧‧Operating member

14A‧‧‧ proximal end

16‧‧‧ the first end

16A‧‧‧First end surface

18‧‧‧ second end

18A‧‧‧ Depression

20‧‧‧ Grip Department

21‧‧‧ Saddle Bridge Department

22‧‧‧Mounting Structure

24‧‧‧Circular band clamp

26‧‧‧Locking member

30‧‧‧ Pivot shaft

32‧‧‧ cylinder bore

34‧‧‧Piston

36‧‧‧first seal ring

38‧‧‧Second sealing ring

40‧‧‧Piston rod

42‧‧‧Third seal ring

44‧‧‧through hole

46‧‧‧Hydraulic chamber

50‧‧‧Inner hole of receptacle

52‧‧‧ diaphragm

54‧‧‧ cover

56‧‧‧ firm member

58‧‧‧hydraulic reservoir

60‧‧‧Reservoir room

62‧‧‧Connecting hole

64‧‧‧Exhaust port

66‧‧‧Threaded hole

68‧‧‧Drain plug

70‧‧‧Piston offset member

76‧‧‧First support shaft

78‧‧‧Second support shaft

80‧‧‧ coupling shaft

82‧‧‧Control lever

84‧‧‧ intermediate body

86‧‧‧The first adjustment member

88‧‧‧ first threaded hole

92‧‧‧ member offset member

94‧‧‧electric switch

98‧‧‧controller

A1‧‧‧ Pivot axis

A2‧‧‧Cylinder central axis

P11‧‧‧Standing position

P21‧‧‧ initial position

P22‧‧‧actuated position

Claims (28)

A bicycle operating device includes: a base member including a first end portion to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and an inner hole of a cylinder barrel; an operating member, which It includes a proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the base member about a pivot axis, and a distal end that is farther from the proximal end than the pivot axis; a piston that is Movably provided in the cylinder bore, and operatively coupled to the operation member to move in the cylinder bore in response to a pivotal movement of the operation member; and an electric switch, which is Provided at the second end, the electric switch is farther from the distal end of the operating member than the pivot axis. A bicycle operating device includes: a base member including a first end portion to be mounted on a bicycle handlebar, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and an inner hole of a cylinder barrel; an operating member, which Is pivotably coupled to the base member, a piston, about a pivot axis, which is movably provided in the bore of the cylinder barrel and is operated Coupled to the operating member to move in the bore of the cylinder in response to the pivotal movement of the operating member; and an electric switch which is provided directly without passing through a movable intermediate member At the second end. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electric switch is farther from the first end portion than the pivot axis. The bicycle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the base member includes a grip portion provided between the first end portion and the second end portion. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electric switch is farther from the first end portion than the inner hole of the cylinder barrel. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the base member includes an inner hole of the receptacle, the inner hole of the receptacle is connected to the inner hole of the cylinder barrel, and the electric switch is compared with the inner hole of the receptacle. Farther from the first end. The bicycle operating device according to item 6 of the patent application scope, wherein the inner hole of the receptacle is provided above the inner hole of the cylinder tube in a state where the base member is mounted on the bicycle handlebar. The bicycle operating device according to item 6 of the scope of patent application, which The base member includes a discharge port connected to the inner hole of the receptacle. The bicycle operating device as described in claim 1, wherein the base member includes a saddle bridge portion, the saddle bridge portion is provided at the second end portion, and the electric switch is provided at the saddle bridge portion. The bicycle operating device according to item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electric switch includes a user operating portion that faces forward and upwards under an installed state where the base member is mounted on the bicycle handlebar. The bicycle operating device according to item 9 of the patent application scope, wherein the first end portion defines a first end surface, the first end surface is constructed to contact the bicycle handlebar, and the saddle bridge portion defines a second end surface The second end surface is farthest from the first end surface, and the electric switch includes a user operation portion that is disposed in the second end surface. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a controller which is electrically connected to the electric switch so as to be based on the electric switch. Operate to generate control signals. The bicycle operating device according to item 12 of the patent application scope, wherein the electric switch is provided on the controller. According to the bicycle operating device of claim 12, wherein the electric switch is farther from the first end than the controller. The bicycle operating device according to item 12 of the scope of patent application, further comprising an additional electric switch provided at one of the base member and the operating member, the additional electric switch being electrically connected to the controller. The bicycle operating device as set forth in claim 15, wherein the additional electric switch is provided at the operating member. The bicycle operating device according to item 12 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a cable connector provided at one of the base member and the operating member, the cable connector being electrically connected to the controller. The bicycle operating device according to item 17 of the scope of patent application, wherein the cable connector is provided at the base member. The bicycle operating device according to item 12 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a wireless communicator provided in the base member and the operating member In one place, the wireless communicator is electrically connected to the controller. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the inner bore of the cylinder barrel has a central axis of the cylinder barrel, and the electric switch includes a user operation portion, and the user operation portion can be moved along the frame relative to the base member. The operation axis defined as not coincident with the central axis of the cylinder moves. The bicycle operating device according to claim 20, wherein the operating axis is inclined with respect to the central axis of the cylinder when viewed along the pivot axis. The bicycle operating device according to claim 20, wherein an inclination angle defined between the operating axis and the central axis of the cylinder is 45 degrees or less when viewed along the pivot axis. The bicycle operating device according to claim 20, wherein the operating axis is offset from the cylinder center axis when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis. The bicycle operating device as described in claim 1, wherein the operating member is operatively coupled to the piston to pull the piston from an initial position to an actuated position in response to a pivotal movement of the operating member . The bicycle operating device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, The operating member is operatively coupled to the piston to push the piston from an initial position to an actuated position in response to a pivotal movement of the operating member. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the pivot axis is farther from the first end portion than the cylinder bore. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the cylinder bore is disposed between the pivot axis and the first end portion. The bicycle operating device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, further comprising a grip cover member attached to the base member to at least partially cover the base member, wherein the electric switch is covered by the grip cover The cover is covered to be operated through the grip cover.