JP6952002B2 - Control method for human-powered vehicle system and human-powered vehicle system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a human-powered vehicle system and a method for controlling a human-powered vehicle system.

For example, the human-powered vehicle system disclosed in Patent Document 1 certifies between the first electric component and the second electric component.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-250552

Human-powered vehicle systems do not anticipate changing the operating state of electrical components in response to communication with external devices.
An object of the present invention is to provide a system for a human-powered vehicle and a method for controlling a system for a human-powered vehicle, which can change the state of an electric component by using an external device.

A human-powered vehicle system according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a first storage unit for storing first information and a first electrical component for a human-powered vehicle including a first communication unit capable of communicating with an external device. It includes a second storage unit that stores the second information and a second communication unit that can communicate with the first communication unit, and operates by switching between the first state and the second state different from the first state. When the external device and the first communication unit are communicably connected, the first information and the external device are input to include the second electric component for the human-powered vehicle configured as described above. Alternatively, when the stored third information corresponds to each other and the first information corresponds to the second information, the first information corresponds to the third information and the second information corresponds to the second information. When the third information corresponds to each other, or when the second information corresponds to the third information and the first information corresponds to the second information, the second electric component is subjected to. The first state is switched to the second state.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the first side, the state of the second electrical component can be changed using an external device.

In a second-side human-powered vehicle system according to the first aspect, at least one function of the second electrical component is restricted in the first state, and at least one of the second electrical components in the second state. One function is not limited.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the second side, the state of the second electrical component is determined by using an external device to be a first state in which at least one function is restricted and a second state in which at least one function is not restricted. Can be switched to.

In the human-powered vehicle system of the third side according to the first or second side surface, the first communication unit is configured to transmit the first information to the external device, and the external device is the first. When the third information corresponding to the information is input, or when the third information corresponding to the first information is stored in the external device, the second electric component is installed in the first communication unit. It is configured to transmit the fourth information for switching from the first state to the second state.
According to the human-powered vehicle system of the third aspect, when the third information corresponding to the first information is input to the external device, or the third information corresponding to the first information stored in the first electric component. Is stored in the external device, the second electrical component can be switched from the first state to the second state by the fourth information transmitted from the external device.

In the human-powered vehicle system of the fourth side according to the first or second side surface, at least one of the first electric component and the second electric component is the third that the first communication unit receives from the external device. A first determination unit for determining whether or not the information corresponds to the first information or the second information is further included.
According to the human-powered vehicle system of the fourth aspect, the third information and the first information or the second information correspond to each other by the first determination unit included in at least one of the first electric component and the second electric component. Whether or not it can be determined.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the fifth side according to any one of the first to fourth sides, at least one of the first electric component and the second electric component has the second information as the first information. It further includes a second determination unit that determines whether or not it corresponds.
According to the system for a human-powered vehicle on the fifth side, whether or not the second information and the first information correspond to each other by the second determination unit included in at least one of the first electric component and the second electric component. Can be judged.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the sixth side according to the fifth side surface, the second determination unit is included in the second electric component, and the first communication unit transfers the first information to the second communication unit. Configured to send.
According to the human-powered vehicle system of the sixth aspect, the second electric component can determine whether or not the first information transmitted from the first communication unit corresponds to the second information.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the seventh side according to any one of the first to sixth sides, the first storage unit stores the first information in a modifiable manner.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the seventh side, the security of the human-powered vehicle system can be improved because the first information can be changed. Further, since the first information can be changed according to the second information of the second electric component to be associated or the third information of the external device, usability can be improved.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the eighth side according to any one of the first to seventh sides, the second storage unit stores the second information in a modifiable manner.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the eighth side, the second information can be changed, so that the security of the human-powered vehicle system can be improved. Further, since the second information can be changed according to the first information of the first electric component to be associated or the third information of the external device, usability can be improved.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the ninth side according to the seventh side, the second storage unit mutably stores the second information, and the first information is changed in the first procedure, and the second information is changed. The information is changed in a second procedure different from the first procedure.
According to the human-powered vehicle system of the ninth aspect, when the first information and the second information are changed, it is necessary to change them in different procedures, so that the security can be improved.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the tenth side according to the ninth side surface, the second electric component includes a storage control unit that controls the second storage unit, and the second procedure is the second from the external device. The storage control unit controls the second storage unit so as to change the second information when the second information is input from the external device, including the input of the second information to the electric component. ..
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the tenth side, the second information can be changed by inputting the second information from the external device to the second electric component.

In a human-powered vehicle system on the eleventh aspect according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the second electrical component responds to the first information, the second information, and the third information. A first control state for switching between the first state and the second state, and the first state and the second state according to the first information, the second information, and the third information. It is configured to operate by switching between the second control state that does not switch.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the eleventh side, a first control state that switches between the first state and the second state according to the user's needs, and a second control state that does not switch between the first state and the second state. And can be switched.

In the system for a human-powered vehicle on the twelfth side according to any one of the first to eleventh surfaces, the second electric component is in a regulated state that physically regulates the running of the human-powered vehicle and the human-powered drive. The lock control unit further includes a lock control unit that controls a lock device that can switch between a release state that allows the vehicle to travel and a lock device that can switch between the lock control unit and the lock device when the second electric component is in the first state. The regulated state is set, and when the second electric component is in the second state, the locking device is put into the unlocked state.
According to the system for the human-powered vehicle on the twelfth side surface, the running of the human-powered vehicle can be physically regulated when the second electric component is in the first state.

In the system for a human-powered vehicle on the thirteenth side according to any one of the first to eleventh surfaces, the second electric component is in a regulated state that physically regulates the running of the human-powered vehicle and the human-powered drive. It further includes a lock device capable of switching between an unlocked state that allows the vehicle to travel, and when the second electric component is in the first state, the lock device is in the restricted state, and the second electric component is in the first state. In the case of two states, the lock device is in the unlocked state.
According to the system for the human-powered vehicle on the thirteenth side, when the second electric component is in the first state, the locking device can be in the regulated state, so that the traveling of the human-powered vehicle can be physically regulated.

In a system for a human-powered vehicle on a fourteenth side according to the twelfth or thirteenth side, the locking device includes a braking device.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the fourteenth side, the running of the human-powered vehicle can be physically regulated by the braking device.

In the system for a human-powered vehicle on the fifteenth side according to the thirteenth aspect, the locking device is configured to physically regulate the rotation of the crank of the human-powered vehicle in the restricted state.
According to the system for the human-powered vehicle on the fifteenth side, the locking device physically regulates the rotation of the crank of the human-powered vehicle, so that the traveling of the human-powered vehicle can be physically regulated.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the 16th side according to any one of the 1st to 15th sides, a first operation unit for switching the second electric component from the second state to the first state is further included. ..
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the 16th side, the first operating unit can suitably switch the second electrical component from the second state to the first state.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the 17th side according to any one of the 1st to 16th sides, the first communication unit is configured to be able to wirelessly communicate with the external device.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the 17th side, the external device and the first communication unit of the first electric component can communicate wirelessly.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the 18th side according to any one of the 1st to 17th side surfaces, the first communication unit and the second communication unit are connected by wire.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the eighteenth side, the first communication unit of the first electric component and the second communication unit of the second electric component can be communicated by wire.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the 19th side according to any one of the 1st to 18th sides, the first information, the second information, and the third information include the same information.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the 19th side, the association of the first information, the second information, and the third information becomes easy.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the 20th side according to any one of the 1st to 19th sides, the first electric component is a second operation unit for changing the operating state of the second electric component, and , At least one of the display units is further included.
According to the human-powered vehicle system of the 20th aspect, the first communication unit and the first storage unit, and at least one of the second operation unit and the display unit can be provided in the same first electric component.

In the human-powered vehicle system of the 21st side according to any one of the 1st to 20th sides, the second electric component is a drive unit, an electric transmission, an electric suspension, and an electric suspension that assists the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle. , Includes at least one of the electric seatposts.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the 21st side, at least one state of the drive unit, the electric transmission, the electric suspension, and the electric seat post can be switched between the first state and the second state.

In the human-powered vehicle system on the 22nd side according to the 21st side surface, the second electric component includes an electric actuator and a control unit for controlling the electric actuator, and in the first state, the control unit is a control unit. The electric actuator is stopped.
According to the human-powered vehicle system on the 22nd side surface, the electric actuator of the second electric component can be stopped in the first state.

The control method of the human-powered vehicle system according to the 23rd aspect of the present invention is the first electric power for a human-powered vehicle including a first storage unit for storing the first information and a first communication unit capable of communicating with an external device. It includes a component, a second storage unit that stores second information, and a second communication unit that can communicate with the first communication unit, and switches between a first state and a second state different from the first state. A control method for a human-powered vehicle system that includes a second electrical component for the human-powered vehicle that is configured to operate, wherein the external device and the first communication unit are communicably connected. In the case, when the first information corresponds to the third information input or stored in the external device, and the first information corresponds to the second information, the first information and the third information correspond to each other. When the information corresponds and the second information corresponds to the third information, or when the second information and the third information correspond to each other and the first information and the second information correspond to each other. When the above corresponds, the second electric component is switched from the first state to the second state.
According to the control method of the human-powered vehicle system on the 23rd side surface, the state of the second electric component can be changed by using an external device.

The control method of the human-powered vehicle system and the human-powered vehicle system of the present invention can change the state of the electric component by using an external device.

Side view of the human-driven vehicle comprising a portion of the system for human-driven vehicle of the first embodiment. Block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a human-driven vehicles systems of the first embodiment. The flowchart of the process of 1st example which transmits the 3rd information executed by the control part of the external device of FIG. 2 to the 1st electric component. The flowchart of the process of 2nd example which transmits the 3rd information executed by the control part of the external device of FIG. 2 to the 1st electric component. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a process of transmitting the first information executed by the first control unit of the first electric component of FIG. 2 to the second electric component. The flowchart of the process of switching between the 1st state and the 2nd state executed by the 2nd control part of the 2nd electric component of FIG. The flowchart of the process of switching between the 1st control state and the 2nd control state executed by the 2nd control part of the 2nd electric component of FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a process for changing the first information executed by the first control unit of the first electric component of FIG. The flowchart of the process which changes the 2nd information executed by the 2nd control part of the 2nd electric component of FIG. Block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a human-driven vehicles systems of the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the process of the first example of transmitting the fourth information executed by the control unit of the external device of FIG. 10 to the first electric component. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a process of transmitting the first information executed by the first control unit of the first electric component of FIG. 10 to the second electric component. Block diagram illustrating a portion of an electrical configuration of a human-driven vehicles systems of the third embodiment. Block diagram illustrating a portion of an electrical configuration of a system for human-driven vehicle of the fourth embodiment. Schematic diagram showing the transmission path of human power in the human-driven vehicle comprising a system for human-driven vehicle of the fourth embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
The human-powered vehicle system 40 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. The human-powered vehicle system 40 is provided in the human-powered vehicle 10. The human-powered vehicle 10 is a vehicle that can be driven by at least a human-powered driving force. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes, for example, a bicycle. The number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle 10 is not limited, and includes, for example, a one-wheeled vehicle and a vehicle having three or more wheels. Human-powered vehicles include, for example, various types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, and recumbents, as well as electrically power assisted bicycles (E-bikes). Hereinafter, in the embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 10 will be described as a bicycle.

As shown in FIG. 1, the human-powered vehicle 10 includes a crank 12 and drive wheels 14. The human-powered vehicle 10 further includes a frame 16. A human-powered driving force H is input to the crank 12. The crank 12 includes a crankshaft 12A that is rotatable with respect to the frame 16 and a crankarm 12B that is provided at each axial end of the crankshaft 12A. A pedal 18 is connected to each crank arm 12B. The drive wheels 14 are driven by the rotation of the crank 12. The drive wheels 14 are supported by the frame 16. The crank 12 and the drive wheels 14 are connected by a drive mechanism 20. The drive mechanism 20 includes a first rotating body 22 coupled to the crankshaft 12A. The crankshaft 12A and the first rotating body 22 may be coupled via a first one-way clutch. The first one-way clutch is configured so that the first rotating body 22 is rotated forward when the crank 12 is rotated forward, and the first rotating body 22 is not rotated backward when the crank 12 is rotated backward. The first rotating body 22 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear. The drive mechanism 20 further includes a second rotating body 24 and a connecting member 26. The connecting member 26 transmits the rotational force of the first rotating body 22 to the second rotating body 24. The connecting member 26 includes, for example, a chain, a belt, or a shaft.

The second rotating body 24 is connected to the drive wheels 14. The second rotating body 24 includes a sprocket, a pulley, or a bevel gear. It is preferable that a second one-way clutch is provided between the second rotating body 24 and the drive wheel 14. The second one-way clutch is configured so that the drive wheels 14 are rotated forward when the second rotating body 24 is rotated forward, and the drive wheels 14 are not rotated backward when the second rotating body 24 is rotated backward. ..

The human-powered vehicle 10 includes front wheels and rear wheels. A front wheel is attached to the frame 16 via a front fork 16A. A handlebar 16C is connected to the front fork 16A via a stem 16B. In the following embodiment, the rear wheels will be described as the drive wheels 14, but the front wheels may be the drive wheels 14.

The human-powered vehicle 10 further includes a battery 28. The battery 28 includes one or more battery cells. The battery cell includes a rechargeable battery. The battery 28 is provided in the human-powered vehicle 10 and is attached to other electrical components that are electrically connected to the battery 28 by wire, for example, the first electric component 42 and the second electric component 44 of the system 40 for the human-powered vehicle. Supply power. The battery 28 is communicably connected to the first electrical component 42 and the second electrical component 44 by wire or wirelessly. The battery 28 can communicate with the first electrical component 42 and the second electrical component 44, for example, by power line communication (PLC). The battery 28 may be mounted outside the frame 16 or at least partly housed inside the frame 16.

As shown in FIG. 2, the human-powered vehicle system 40 includes a first electrical component 42 for a human-powered vehicle and a second electrical component 44 for a human-powered vehicle. The first electrical component 42 includes a first storage unit 46 that stores the first information, and a first communication unit 48 that can communicate with the external device C. The second electric component 44 includes a second storage unit 50 that stores second information and a second communication unit 52 that can communicate with the first communication unit 48, and the first state is different from the first state. It is configured to operate by switching between two states.

The first storage unit 46 stores various control programs and information used for various control processes. The first storage unit 46 includes, for example, a non-volatile memory. The first storage unit 46 may further include a volatile memory.

The second storage unit 50 stores various control programs and information used for various control processes. The second storage unit 50 includes, for example, a non-volatile memory. The second storage unit 50 may further include a volatile memory.

The external device C includes a storage unit C1, a communication unit C2, a control unit C3, and an operation unit C4. The control unit C3 includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit C3 may include one or more microcomputers. The storage unit C1 stores various control programs and information used for various control processes. The storage unit C1 includes, for example, a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The operation unit C4 is configured to be operable by the user. The communication unit C2 is configured to enable wireless communication. The external device C includes, for example, at least one of a personal computer, a smartphone, and a tablet computer. It is preferable that the storage unit C1 of the external device C stores application software for transmitting and receiving information to and from the human-powered vehicle system 40. The human-powered vehicle system 40 may include an external device C.

When the external device C and the first communication unit 48 are communicably connected, the first information and the third information input or stored in the external device C correspond to each other, and the first information and the second information Corresponds to, the first information and the third information correspond, and the second information and the third information correspond, or the second information and the third information correspond, and the third When the 1st information and the 2nd information correspond to each other, the 2nd electric component 44 switches from the 1st state to the 2nd state.

In the control method of the human-powered vehicle system 40, when the external device C and the first communication unit 48 are communicably connected, the first information and the third information input or stored in the external device C correspond to each other. However, when the first information and the second information correspond to each other, when the first information and the third information correspond to each other, and when the second information and the third information correspond to each other, or when the second information and the second information correspond to each other. When the third information corresponds and the first information and the second information correspond, the second electric component 44 is switched from the first state to the second state.

For example, at least one of the human-powered vehicle system 40 and the external device C determines that the first information and the second information correspond to each other when the first information and the second information match. At least one of the human-powered vehicle system 40 and the external device C determines that the first information and the third information correspond to each other when the first information and the third information match. At least one of the human-powered vehicle system 40 and the external device C determines that the second information and the third information correspond to each other when the second information and the third information match. In one example, the first information, the second information, and the third information include the same information. In this case, the first information, the second information, and the third information all match. The first information, the second information, and the third information include, for example, a combination of alphabets and numbers. The first information, the second information, and the third information are so-called password information.

In the first state, at least one function of the second electrical component 44 is restricted. In the second state, at least one function of the second electrical component 44 is not restricted. The second electrical component 44 includes a second control unit 56. The second control unit 56 includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU or an MPU. The second control unit 56 may include one or more microcomputers. The second control unit 56 includes a storage unit that stores a predetermined control program. The storage unit has the same configuration as the second storage unit 50. Although the second storage unit 50 can be used as the storage unit, the storage unit may be configured separately from the second storage unit 50.

The second electric component 44 includes an electric actuator 54 and a control unit 56A that controls the electric actuator 54. In the second state, the control unit 56A stops the electric actuator 54. The control unit 56A is included in the second control unit 56.

The functions restricted in the second state include the functions realized by the operation of the electric actuator 54. The second electric component 44 includes at least one of a drive unit 44A, an electric transmission 44B, an electric suspension 44C, and an electric seat post 44D that assist the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle 10 shown in FIG.

The drive unit 44A includes an electric actuator 54A and a drive circuit. The electric actuator 54A and the drive circuit are preferably provided in the same housing. The drive circuit controls the electric power supplied from the battery 28 to the electric actuator 54A.
The drive circuit is communicably connected to the second control unit 56 by wire or wirelessly. The drive circuit can communicate with the second control unit 56 by, for example, serial communication. The drive circuit drives the electric actuator 54A in response to a control signal from the second control unit 56. The electric actuator 54A assists the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle 10. The electric actuator 54A includes an electric motor. The electric actuator 54A is provided so as to transmit rotation to the power transmission path of the human-powered driving force H from the pedal 18 to the rear wheels or to the front wheels. The electric motor is provided on the frame 16, the rear wheels, or the front wheels of the human-powered vehicle 10. In one example, the electric motor is coupled to the power transmission path from the crankshaft 12A to the first rotating body 22. In the power transmission path between the electric motor and the crankshaft 12A, a one-way clutch is provided so that the electric motor does not rotate due to the rotational force of the crank12 when the crankshaft 12A is rotated in the direction in which the human-powered vehicle 10 advances. It is preferable to be provided. The housing provided with the electric motor and the drive circuit may be provided with a configuration other than the electric motor and the drive circuit, and may be provided with, for example, a speed reducer that decelerates and outputs the rotation of the electric motor.

When the second electric component 44 includes the drive unit 44A, in the first state, for example, the function of assisting the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle 10 by the electric actuator 54A is limited. The second control unit 56 stops the electric actuator 54A in the first state.

The electric transmission 44B includes a transmission and an electric actuator 54B. The transmission is used to change the gear ratio of the rotational speed of the drive wheels 14 to the rotational speed N of the crank 12. The transmission is configured so that the gear ratio can be changed stepwise or steplessly. The electric actuator 54B causes the transmission to perform a shifting operation. The electric actuator 54B includes an electric motor. The transmission is controlled by the second control unit 56. The electric actuator 54B is communicably connected to the second control unit 56 by wire or wirelessly. The electric actuator 54B can communicate with the second control unit 56, for example, by power line communication. The electric actuator 54B causes the transmission to execute the shifting operation in response to the control signal from the second control unit 56. The transmission includes at least one of an internal transmission and a derailleur.

When the second electric component 44 includes the electric transmission 44B, in the first state, for example, the function of changing the gear ratio by the electric transmission 44B is limited. In the first state, the second control unit 56 stops the electric actuator 54B of the electric transmission 44B.

The electric suspension 44C includes an electric actuator 54C for changing at least one of the hardness, damping rate, and height of the suspension. The electric actuator 54C includes at least one of an electric motor and a solenoid. Suspension includes at least one of front suspension and rear suspension.

When the second electrical component 44 includes an electric suspension 44C, in the first state, for example, the suspension is locked and the buffering function is limited. Also, for example, in the first state, the ability to change at least one of the hardness, damping rate, and length of the suspension is limited. In the first state, the second control unit 56 stops the electric actuator 54C of the electric suspension 44C.

The electric seatpost 44D includes an electric actuator 54D for changing the height of the seatpost. The electric actuator 54D may control the valve of the electric seatpost 44D that extends using hydraulic or air. The electric actuator 54D includes at least one of an electric motor and a solenoid.

When the second electrical component 44 includes the electric seatpost 44D, in the first state, for example, the ability to change the height of the seatpost is limited. In the first state, the second control unit 56 stops the electric actuator 54D of the electric seat post 44D.

The human-powered vehicle system 40 shown in FIG. 2 preferably further includes a first operating unit 58 for switching the second electrical component 44 from the second state to the first state. In one example, the first operating unit 58 is included in the first electrical component 42. The first operation unit 58 may include a power button of the human-powered vehicle system 40. The human-powered vehicle system 40 is preferably configured so that it can switch between an on mode and an off mode. In the off mode, less power is supplied from the battery 28 to the human-powered vehicle system 40 than in the on mode. When the first operation unit 58 is operated when the human-powered vehicle system 40 is in the on mode, the human-powered vehicle system 40 switches to the off mode. When switching from the on mode to the off mode, the second electrical component 44 is switched from the second state to the first state. The first electrical component 42 preferably further includes at least one of a second operating unit 60 for changing the operating state of the second electrical component 44 and a display unit 62. The first electrical component 42 includes, for example, a cycle computer. The second control unit 56 changes the operating state of the second electric component 44 according to the operation of the second operation unit 60. For example, when the second electric component 44 is the drive unit 44A, the operating state of the second electric component 44 includes a plurality of operating modes in which the magnitude of the output of the motor with respect to the human-powered driving force H is different. When the second electric component 44 is the electric transmission 44B, the operating state of the second electric component 44 includes the gear ratio. When the second electric component 44 is the electric suspension 44C, the operating state of the second electric component 44 includes the locked state and the unlocked state of the suspension. When the second electric component 44 is the electric seat post 44D, the operating state of the second electric component 44 includes the height of the seat post. The display unit 62 displays, for example, whether the second electrical component 44 is in the first state or the second state. The display unit 62 may display the operating state of the second electric component 44.

Preferably, the first communication unit 48 and the second communication unit 52 are connected by wire. The first communication unit 48 and the second communication unit 52 can communicate with each other by, for example, power line communication (PLC). The first communication unit 48 and the second communication unit 52 may be connected wirelessly. Preferably, the first communication unit 48 is configured to be able to communicate wirelessly with the external device C. An example of a wireless communication standard performed by the first communication unit 48 and the external device C is ANT + (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). In the present embodiment, the first communication unit 48 includes a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the communication unit C2 of the external device C and a wired communication unit for wired communication with the second communication unit 52. The first communication unit 48 may be configured to be able to communicate with the external device C by wire.

The first electrical component 42 includes a first control unit 64. The first control unit 64 includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU or an MPU. The first control unit 64 may include one or more microcomputers. The first control unit 64 includes a storage unit that stores a predetermined control program. The storage unit has the same configuration as the first storage unit 46. Although the first storage unit 46 can be used as the storage unit, the storage unit may be configured separately from the first storage unit 46.

Preferably, at least one of the first electric component 42 and the second electric component 44 determines whether or not the third information received from the external device C by the first communication unit 48 corresponds to the first information or the second information. A first determination unit 66 for determination is further included. In one example, the first determination unit 66 is included in the first electrical component 42. In this case, the first determination unit 66 is preferably included in the first control unit 64.

Preferably, at least one of the first electrical component 42 and the second electrical component 44 further includes a second determination unit 68 that determines whether the second information corresponds to the first information. In one example, the second determination unit 68 is included in the second electrical component 44. In this case, the second determination unit 68 is preferably included in the second control unit 56. The first communication unit 48 is configured to transmit the first information to the second communication unit 52.

A process of transmitting the third information to the first electric component 42 when the external device C can communicate with the first communication unit 48 will be described with reference to FIG. When the control unit C3 is supplied with power from the battery 28 or the battery included in the external device C, the control unit C3 starts processing and proceeds to step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The control unit C3 executes the process from step S11 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied. When the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40 is activated, the control unit C3 may start the process and move to step S11. In this case, the control unit C3 executes the process from step S11 at predetermined intervals as long as the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40 is running.

In step S11, the control unit C3 determines whether or not it is communicably connected to the first communication unit 48. The control unit C3 is configured to receive a signal from the first communication unit 48 when, for example, the external device C is activating the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40, and the first communication unit C3 is configured to receive the signal from the first communication unit 48. When the signal from the unit 48 is received, it is determined that the signal is communicably connected to the first communication unit 48. If the control unit C3 cannot communicate with the first communication unit 48, the control unit C3 ends the process. When the control unit C3 can communicate with the first communication unit 48, the control unit C3 proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the control unit C3 transmits the third information stored in advance in the storage unit C1 to the first electric component 42, and ends the process.

For example, when the external device C is activating the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40, the control unit C3 uses the third information when the third information is input to the operation unit C4. 1 It may be transmitted to the electric component 42. In this case, the storage unit C1 does not have to store the third information.

With reference to FIG. 4, a process of transmitting the third information to the first electric component 42 when the third information is input using the operation unit C4 of the external device C will be described. When power is supplied to the control unit C3 from the battery 28 or the battery included in the external device C, the control unit C3 starts processing and proceeds to step S21 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The control unit C3 executes the process from step S21 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied. When the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40 is activated, the control unit C3 may start the process and move to step S21. In this case, the control unit C3 executes the process from step S21 at predetermined intervals as long as the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40 is running.

The control unit C3 determines in step S21 whether or not the third information has been input. For example, when the third information is input to the operation unit C4, the control unit C3 determines that the third information has been input. For example, the user inputs the third information by the operation unit C4 in a state where the external device C activates the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40. If the third information is not input, the control unit C3 ends the process. When the third information is input, the control unit C3 proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the control unit C3 transmits the third information input in step S21 to the first electrical component 42, and ends the process.

With reference to FIG. 5, the processing of the first control unit 64 of the first electric component 42 when the third information is transmitted from the external device C to the first electric component 42 will be described. The first control unit 64 starts processing when power is supplied to the first control unit 64 from the battery 28, and FIG. 5
The process proceeds to step S31 of the flowchart shown in 1. The first control unit 64 executes the process from step S31 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied.

The first control unit 64 determines in step S31 whether or not the third information has been input. For example, when the first communication unit 48 receives the third information transmitted from the communication unit C2 of the external device C, the first control unit 64 determines that the third information has been input. The first control unit 64 ends the process when the third information is not input. When the third information is input, the first control unit 64 shifts to the process of step S32.

In step S32, the first control unit 64 determines whether or not the third information corresponds to the first information stored in the first storage unit 46. When the third information does not correspond to the first information, the first control unit 64 ends the process. When the third information corresponds to the first information, the first control unit 64 proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the first control unit 64 transmits the first information stored in the first storage unit 46 to the second electrical component 44, and ends the process.

With reference to FIG. 6, the processing of the second electric component 44 when the first information is transmitted from the first electric component 42 to the second electric component 44 will be described. When the second control unit 56 is supplied with electric power from the battery 28, the second control unit 56 starts processing and proceeds to step S41 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The second control unit 56 executes the process from step S41 at predetermined intervals as long as the electric power is supplied.

The second control unit 56 determines in step S41 whether or not the first information has been input. For example, when the second communication unit 52 receives the first information transmitted from the first communication unit 48, the second control unit 56 determines that the first information has been input. The second control unit 56 ends the process when the first information is not input. When the first information is input, the second control unit 56 shifts to the process of step S42.

In step S42, the second control unit 56 determines whether or not the first information corresponds to the second information stored in the second storage unit 50. The second control unit 56 ends the process when the first information does not correspond to the second information. When the second information corresponds to the first information, the second control unit 56 proceeds to step S43.

In step S43, the second control unit 56 switches the second electrical component 44 from the first state to the second state, and shifts to step S44. The second control unit 56 determines in step S44 whether or not the first operation unit 58 has been operated. The second control unit 56 repeats the process of step S44 until the first operation unit 58 is operated. When the first operation unit 58 is operated, the second control unit 56 proceeds to step S45, switches from the second state to the first state, and ends the process.

Preferably, the second electrical component 44 has a first control state that switches between the first state and the second state according to the first information, the second information, and the third information, and the first information and the second information. , And a second control state that does not switch between the first state and the second state according to the third information, and is configured to operate by switching. Switching between the first control state and the second control state may be determined by the second control unit 56, or may be determined by the first control unit 64 or the control unit C3 of the external device C. When the first control unit 64 or the control unit C3 of the external device C determines the switching between the first control state and the second control state, a signal for switching between the first control state and the second control state is transmitted. It is preferable to transmit to the second control unit 56, and the second control unit 56 switches between the first control state and the second control state.

When the first condition is satisfied in the first control state, the second electric component 44 operates by switching from the first control state to the second control state. The first condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of times the third information that does not correspond to the first information is input to the external device C becomes the first number or more. Further, the first condition is satisfied, for example, when the user inputs the third information corresponding to the first information to the external device C and performs an operation of switching from the first control state to the second control state.

When the second condition is satisfied in the second control state, the second electric component 44 operates by switching from the second control state to the first control state. The second condition is satisfied, for example, when the user inputs the third information corresponding to the first information to the external device C and performs an operation of switching from the second control state to the first control state. Further, for example, the second condition is satisfied when the operation of switching from the second control state to the first control state is performed by an administrator having the authority to switch from the second control state to the first control state. The authority to switch from the second control state to the first control state is set, for example, at the time of shipment of the second electric component 44.

A process in which the second control unit 56 switches between the first control state and the second control state will be described with reference to FIG. 7. When the second control unit 56 is supplied with electric power from the battery 28, the second control unit 56 starts processing and proceeds to step S51 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. The second control unit 56 executes the process from step S51 at predetermined intervals as long as the electric power is supplied.

The second control unit 56 determines in step S51 whether or not it is in the first control state. In the case of the first control state, the second control unit 56 shifts to step S52. In step S52, the second control unit 56 determines whether or not the first condition is satisfied. If the first condition is not satisfied, the second control unit 56 ends the process. When the first condition is satisfied, the second control unit 56 proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the second control unit 56 switches to the second control state and ends the process.

When the second control unit 56 determines in step S51 that it is not in the first control state, the second control unit 56 proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the second control unit 56 determines whether or not the second condition is satisfied. If the second condition is not satisfied, the second control unit 56 ends the process. When the second condition is satisfied, the second control unit 56 proceeds to step S55. In step S55, the second control unit 56 switches to the first control state and ends the process.

Preferably, the first storage unit 46 stores the first information in a modifiable manner. Preferably, the second storage unit 50 stores the second information in a modifiable manner. Preferably, the first information is changed in the first procedure and the second information is changed in a second procedure different from the first procedure.

Preferably, the second electrical component 44 includes a storage control unit 70 (see FIG. 2) that controls the second storage unit 50. Preferably, the second procedure involves inputting second information from the external device C to the second electrical component 44. Preferably, the storage control unit 70 controls the second storage unit 50 so as to change the second information when the second information is input from the external device C.

A process of changing the first information stored in the first storage unit 46 will be described with reference to FIG. When the first control unit 64 is supplied with electric power from the battery 28, the first control unit 64 starts processing and proceeds to step S61 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The first control unit 64 executes the process from step S61 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied.

In step S61, the first control unit 64 determines whether or not there is a request to change the first information. For example, when the first control unit 64 is in a state where the first communication unit 48 can communicate with the external device C and a request for changing the first information is input from the external device C, the first control unit 64 receives a request to change the first information. judge. For example, when the user selects the mode for changing the first information on the application software of the external device C, the change request of the first information is set, and the change request of the first information is transmitted to the first electric component 42. Will be done. The first control unit 64 ends the process when there is no request to change the first information. When there is a request to change the first information, the first control unit 64 proceeds to step S62.

The first control unit 64 determines whether or not new first information has been input from the external device C in step S62. If the new first information is not input from the external device C even after a predetermined period has elapsed from the affirmative determination in step S61, the first control unit 64 determines that the first information has not been input. The first control unit 64 ends the process when new first information is not input from the external device C. When new first information is input from the external device C, the first control unit 64 proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the first control unit 64 changes the first information to new first information and ends the process. Specifically, the first control unit 64 updates the first information stored in the first storage unit 46 with new first information.

A process of changing the second information stored in the second storage unit 50 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. When the second control unit 56 is supplied with electric power from the battery 28, the storage control unit 70 starts processing and proceeds to step S71 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The storage control unit 70 executes the process from step S71 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied.

In step S71, the storage control unit 70 determines whether or not there is a request to change the second information. The storage control unit 70 is, for example, in a state where the second communication unit 52 can communicate with the external device C via the first communication unit 48, and when a request for changing the second information is input from the external device C, the second communication unit 70 is second. Judge that there is a request to change the information. The second electrical component 44 may be configured to be able to communicate directly with the external device C. For example, the second electric component 44 is provided with a connector for wire-connecting the external device C and the second control unit 56. Alternatively, a connector for connecting the external device C to the power communication line connecting the second electric component 44 and the first electric component 42 is provided. In this case, the storage control unit 70 says that when the request for changing the second information is input from the external device C to the second electric component 44 without going through the first electric component 42, there is a request for changing the second information. judge. For example, when the user selects the mode for changing the second information on the application software of the external device C, the change request for the second information is set, and the change request for the second information is transmitted to the second electrical component 44. Will be done. The storage control unit 70 ends the process when there is no request to change the second information. When there is a request to change the second information, the storage control unit 70 proceeds to step S72.

In step S72, the storage control unit 70 determines whether or not the information input to the external device C corresponds to the second information. Specifically, in the storage control unit 70, information corresponding to the second information stored in the second storage unit 50 is input from the external device C to the second electric component 44 via the first electric component 42. In this case, it is determined that the information input to the external device C corresponds to the second information. When the second electric component 44 is configured to be able to directly communicate with the external device C, in the storage control unit 70, the information corresponding to the second information stored in the second storage unit 50 is the first electric. When the information input to the second electric component 44 from the external device C is input without going through the component 42, it is determined that the information input to the external device C corresponds to the second information. When the information input to the external device C does not correspond to the second information, the storage control unit 70 ends the process. When the information input to the external device C corresponds to the second information, the storage control unit 70 proceeds to step S73.

In step S73, the storage control unit 70 determines whether or not new second information has been input from the external device C. Specifically, the storage control unit 70 receives new second information from the external device C via the first electric component 42 to the second electric component 44.
It is determined that new second information has been input from the external device C. When the second electric component 44 is configured to be able to communicate directly with the external device C, the storage control unit 70 sends new second information from the external device C to the second electric component without going through the first electric component 42. When it is input to 44, it is determined that new second information has been input from the external device C. If the external device C does not input new second information even after a predetermined period has elapsed from the affirmative determination in step S72, the storage control unit 70 determines that the second information has not been input. The storage control unit 70 ends the process when new second information is not input from the external device C. When new second information is input from the external device C, the storage control unit 70 proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the memory control unit 70 changes the second information to new second information and ends the process. Specifically, the storage control unit 70 updates the second information stored in the second storage unit 50 with new second information.

In the processes of FIGS. 8 and 9, when the first information is changed, the procedure of inputting the first information stored in the first storage unit 46 to the external device C is not included, and the second information is changed. In this case, a procedure for inputting the second information stored in the second storage unit 50 to the external device C is included.

(Second Embodiment)
The human-powered vehicle system 40A of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. The human-powered vehicle system 40A of the second embodiment is different from the human-powered vehicle system 40A of the first embodiment, except that the external device C determines whether the first information and the third information correspond to each other. Therefore, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the human-powered vehicle system 40A includes a first electrical component 42A for the human-powered vehicle and a second electrical component 44 for the human-powered vehicle. The human-powered vehicle system 40 A may include an external device C. The first electrical component 42A includes a first storage unit 46 and a first communication unit 48. The first electrical component 42A includes a first operation unit 58, a second operation unit 60, a display unit 62, and a first control unit 64A.

The first communication unit 48 is configured to transmit the first information to the external device C. When the third information corresponding to the first information is input to the external device C, or when the third information corresponding to the first information is stored in the external device C, the first communication unit 48 stores the second information. It is configured to transmit a fourth piece of information for switching the electrical component 44 from the first state to the second state. The fourth information includes a command signal to the first control unit 64 of the first electric component 42 A.

A process of determining whether the first information and the third information correspond to each other when the external device C can communicate with the first communication unit 48 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied to the control unit C3 from the battery 28 or the battery included in the external device C, the control unit C3 starts processing and proceeds to step S81 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The control unit C3 executes the process from step S81 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied. When the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40A is activated, the control unit C3 may start the process and move to step S81. In this case, the control unit C3 executes the process from step S81 at predetermined intervals as long as the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40A is running.

The control unit C3 determines in step S81 whether or not the first information has been input. Specifically, the control unit C3, for example, the communication unit C2 when the external device C has started the application software for controlling the system 40A for human-driven vehicle first communication portion of the first electrical component 42 A When the first information stored in the first storage unit 46 is received from 48, it is determined that the first information has been input. If the first information is not input, the control unit C3 ends the process. When the first information is input, the control unit C3 proceeds to step S82.

In step S82, the control unit C3 determines whether the third information corresponding to the first information is input or the third information corresponding to the first information is stored. Specifically, when the third information corresponding to the first information input in step S81 is input from the operation unit C4, the control unit C3 determines that the third information corresponding to the first information has been input. .. When the third information corresponding to the first information input in step S81 is stored in the storage unit C1 in advance, the control unit C3 determines that the third information corresponding to the first information is stored. The control unit C3 ends the process when the third information corresponding to the first information is not input or when the third information corresponding to the first information is not stored. When the third information corresponding to the first information is input or the third information corresponding to the first information is stored, the control unit C3 proceeds to step S83. Control unit C3, at step S83, the sending the fourth information to the first electrical component 42 A, the process ends.

Referring to FIG. 12, it describes the processing of the first control unit 64 of the first electrical component 42 A in the case where the fourth information from the external device C is sent to the first electrical component 42 A. When the first control unit 64 is supplied with electric power from the battery 28, the first control unit 64 starts processing and proceeds to step S91 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The first control unit 64 executes the process from step S91 at predetermined intervals as long as power is supplied.

In step S91, the first control unit 64 determines whether or not there is a request for transmitting the first information. The request for transmitting the first information is set by at least one of the external device C and the first control unit 64. When the transmission request of the first information is set by the external device C, for example, when the control unit C3 of the external device C activates the application software for controlling the human-powered vehicle system 40A by the external device C. In addition, when the second electric component 44 is in the second state, a command signal for causing the first electric component 42 A to output the first information from the first communication unit 48 is transmitted to the first communication unit 48. When the transmission request is set by the first control unit 64, for example, the first control unit 64 is in a state where it can communicate with the external device C when the second electric component 44 is in the second state. 1 Set the information transmission request. The first control unit 64 ends the process when there is no request for transmitting the first information. The first control unit 64 proceeds to step S92 when there is a request for transmitting the first information.

In step S92, the first control unit 64 transmits the first information to the external device C, and proceeds to step S93. In the external device C, when the first information is input, the control unit C3 makes an affirmative determination in step S81 of FIG. 11, and the process of step S82 is executed.

In step S93, the first control unit 64 determines whether or not the fourth information has been input. Specifically, the first control unit 64 determines whether or not the fourth information transmitted in step S83 is input to the first communication unit 48 by the external device C making an affirmative determination in the process of step S82 of FIG. To judge. When the external device C makes a negative decision in step S81 of FIG. 11, when the negative decision is made in step S82, and when the external device C and the first communication unit 48 cannot communicate, the fourth information is the first electric component 42 A. Is not entered in. The first control unit 64 ends the process when the fourth information is not input. When the fourth information is input, the first control unit 64 proceeds to step S94.

In step S94, the first control unit 64 transmits the first information stored in the first storage unit 46 to the second electrical component 44, and ends the process. The second electrical component 44 switches between the first state and the second state by the same process as in FIG. 6 of the first embodiment.

(Third Embodiment)
The human-powered vehicle system 40B of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The human-powered vehicle system 40B of the third embodiment is the same as the human-powered vehicle system 40 of the first embodiment except that the second electric component 80 controls the lock device 90. The same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment will be given to the configurations common to the first embodiment, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13, the human-powered vehicle system 40B includes a first electrical component 42 for a human-powered vehicle (see FIG. 2) and a second electrical component 80 for a human-powered vehicle. The human-powered vehicle system 40B may include an external device C (see FIG. 2). The human-powered vehicle system 40B may include a locking device 90.

The second electric component 80 includes a second storage unit 50 and a second communication unit 52, and is configured to operate by switching between a first state and a second state different from the first state. When the external device C and the first communication unit 48 are communicably connected, the first information and the third information input or stored in the external device C correspond to each other, and the first information and the second information Corresponds to, the first information and the third information correspond, and the second information and the third information correspond, or the second information and the third information correspond, and the third When the 1st information and the 2nd information correspond to each other, the 2nd electric component 80 switches from the 1st state to the 2nd state. Preferably, in the first state, at least one function of the second electrical component 80 is restricted. In the second state, at least one function of the second electrical component 80 is not restricted. Preferably, the second electrical component 80 includes an electric actuator 54 and a control unit 56A that controls the electric actuator 54. Preferably, the second electrical component 80 includes at least one of a drive unit 44A, an electric transmission 44B, an electric suspension 44C, and an electric seatpost 44D that assists the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle 10 shown in FIG.

The second determination unit 68 shown in FIG. 13 is included in the second electrical component 80. Preferably, the second electrical component 80 includes a storage control unit 70 that controls the second storage unit 50. Preferably, the second electrical component 80 has a first control state that switches between the first state and the second state according to the first information, the second information, and the third information, and the first information and the second information. , And a second control state that does not switch between the first state and the second state according to the third information, and is configured to operate by switching.

Preferably, the second electric component 80 controls a lock device 90 that can switch between a regulated state that physically regulates the running of the human-powered vehicle 10 and a release state that allows the running of the human-powered vehicle 10. A control unit 82 is further included. The lock control unit 82 puts the lock device 90 in the regulated state when the second electric component 80 is in the first state, and puts the lock device 90 in the unlocked state when the second electric component 80 is in the second state. The lock control unit 82 is included in the second control unit 56.

The locking device 90 includes a communication unit 92, a control unit 94, and an actuator 96. The communication unit 92 can communicate with the second communication unit 52 by, for example, power line communication (PLC). When the second electric component 80 is in the first state, the lock control unit 82 transmits a signal for putting the lock device 90 into the regulated state from the second communication unit 52 to the communication unit 92. The control unit 94 controls the actuator 96 to put the lock device 90 in the regulated state. When the second electric component 80 is in the second state, the control unit 94 transmits a signal for releasing the lock device 90 from the second communication unit 52 to the communication unit 92. The control unit 94 controls the actuator 96 to release the lock device 90. Actuator 96 includes at least one of an electric motor and a solenoid.

In one example, the locking device 90 includes a braking device 90A. The braking device 90A includes at least one of a rim brake, a disc brake, a roller brake, and a band brake. When the locking device 90 includes a braking device 90A, the locking device 90 brakes the wheels in a regulated state. The braking device 90A may include a motor capable of braking operation. When the braking device 90A includes an electric motor, the electric motor may be provided separately from the electric actuator 54. The locking device 90 may include, in place of or in addition to the braking device 90A, a general locking device provided on the frame 16 that has an insert that can be inserted between the spokes of the wheels.

(Fourth Embodiment)
The human-powered vehicle system 40C of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. The human-powered vehicle system 40C of the fourth embodiment is the same as the human-powered vehicle system 40 of the first embodiment except that the second electric component 44 includes the lock device 100. The same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment will be given to the configurations common to those of the first embodiment, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 14, the second electric component 44 is a lock device capable of switching between a regulated state in which the traveling of the human-powered vehicle 10 is physically restricted and a release state in which the traveling of the human-powered vehicle 10 is permitted. Including 100 further. When the second electric component 44 is in the first state, the lock device 100 is in the regulated state, and when the second electric component 44 is in the second state, the lock device 100 is in the released state.

The lock device 100 shown in FIG. 15 is configured to physically regulate the rotation of the crank 12 of the human-powered vehicle 10 in the regulated state. The locking device 100 includes an actuator 102 and a locking mechanism 104. The locking mechanism 104 includes, for example, a clutch. The lock mechanism 104 is configured to be able to switch between a state in which the rotation of the crank 12 with respect to the frame 16 is restricted and a state in which the rotation of the crank 12 with respect to the frame 16 is allowed. Actuator 102 includes at least one of an electric motor or solenoid. The state of the lock mechanism 104 is switched by the actuator 102. In the regulated state, the second control unit 56 controls the actuator 102 to form a state in which the rotation of the crank 12 with respect to the frame 16 is regulated by the lock mechanism 104. In the released state, the second control unit 56 forms a state in which the actuator 102 is controlled and the lock mechanism 104 allows the crank 12 to rotate with respect to the frame 16.

(Modification example)
The description of each embodiment is an example of possible modes of the human-powered vehicle system and the control method of the human-powered vehicle system according to the present invention, and is not intended to limit the mode. The control method of the human-powered vehicle system and the human-powered vehicle system according to the present invention may take, for example, a modification of each of the following embodiments and a combination of at least two modifications that are consistent with each other. .. In the following modification, the parts common to the embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

-In the fourth embodiment, the lock device 100 may include a brake device. In this case, for example, the electric actuator 54 of the drive unit 44A includes a lock device, and the electric actuator 54 is configured to be capable of braking. In the regulated state, the second control unit 56 controls the actuator 102 to regulate the rotation of the rotating body included in the drive mechanism 20.

10 ... Human-powered vehicle, 12 ... Crank, 40, 40A, 40B, 40C ... Human-powered vehicle system, 42, 42A ... 1st electrical component, 46 ... 1st storage unit, 48 ... 1st communication unit, 44, 80 ... Second electric component, 44A ... Drive unit, 44B ... Electric transmission, 44C ... Electric suspension, 44D ... Electric seatpost, 50 ... Second storage unit, 52 ... Second communication unit, 56A ... Control unit, 54, 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D ... Electric actuator, 58 ... 1st operation unit, 60 ... 2nd operation unit, 62 ... Display unit, 64, 64A ... 1st control unit, 66 ... 1st judgment unit, 68 ... 2nd judgment unit , 70 ... Memory control unit, 82 ... Lock control unit, 90, 100 ... Lock device, 90A ... Brake device, C ... External device.

Claims (23)

A first storage unit for storing the first information, a first electric component for a human-powered vehicle including a first communication unit capable of communicating with an external device, and a first electric component.
It includes a second storage unit that stores the second information and a second communication unit that can communicate with the first communication unit, and operates by switching between the first state and the second state different from the first state. Includes a second electrical component for said human-powered vehicle, which is configured as such.
The second electrical component is configured to receive third information input or stored in the external device, or information about the third information, via the first electrical component.
When the external device and the first communication unit are communicably connected,
Corresponding to the first information and the prior SL third information, and, if the first information and the second information corresponds,
When the first information and the third information correspond to each other, and the second information and the third information correspond to each other, or
When the second information and the third information correspond to each other, and the first information and the second information correspond to each other,
The second electric component is a system for a human-powered vehicle that switches from the first state to the second state. In the first state, at least one function of the second electrical component is restricted.
The human-powered vehicle system according to claim 1, wherein in the second state, the at least one function of the second electrical component is not limited. The first communication unit is configured to transmit the first information to the external device.
When the third information corresponding to the first information is input to the external device, or when the third information corresponding to the first information is stored in the external device, the first communication The system for a human-powered vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second electric component is configured to transmit a fourth information for switching from the first state to the second state. At least one of the first electric component and the second electric component determines whether or not the third information received by the first communication unit from the external device corresponds to the first information or the second information. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a first determination unit for determination. Any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of the first electric component and the second electric component further includes a second determination unit for determining whether or not the second information corresponds to the first information. The system for human-powered vehicles described in item 1. The second determination unit is included in the second electrical component.
The human-powered vehicle system according to claim 5, wherein the first communication unit is configured to transmit the first information to the second communication unit. The human-powered vehicle system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first storage unit stores the first information in a changeable manner. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second storage unit stores the second information in a changeable manner. The second storage unit stores the second information in a changeable manner, and stores the second information in a changeable manner.
The system for a human-powered vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the first information is changed in the first procedure, and the second information is changed in a second procedure different from the first procedure. The second electrical component includes a storage control unit that controls the second storage unit.
The second procedure includes inputting the second information from the external device to the second electrical component.
The human-powered vehicle system according to claim 9, wherein the storage control unit controls the second storage unit so as to change the second information when the second information is input from the external device. The second electrical component has a first control state that switches between the first state and the second state according to the first information, the second information, and the third information, and the first information. Claims 1 to 10 are configured to operate by switching between the first state and the second control state in which the second state is not switched according to the second information and the third information. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of the above. It said second electrical component, a regulating state to physically restrict the travel of the human power drive vehicle, a released state to allow the running of the human-driven vehicle, the lock control unit for controlling the possible locking device switches the further Including
The lock control unit puts the lock device in the restricted state when the second electric component is in the first state, and puts the lock device in the unlocked state when the second electric component is in the second state. , The system for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The second electrical component further includes a restricting state to physically restrict the travel of the human power drive vehicle, a released state to allow the running of the human-driven vehicle, a locking device capable of switching,
Claims 1 to 11 claim that when the second electric component is in the first state, the lock device is in the regulated state, and when the second electric component is in the second state, the lock device is in the unlocked state. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of the above. The human-powered vehicle system according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the locking device includes a braking device. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the lock device is configured to physically regulate the rotation of the crank of the human-powered vehicle in the regulated state. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising a first operation unit for switching the second electric component from the second state to the first state. The human-powered vehicle system according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the first communication unit is configured to be capable of wirelessly communicating with the external device. The human-powered vehicle system according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the first communication unit and the second communication unit are connected by wire. The system for a human-powered vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the first information, the second information, and the third information include the same information. The human power according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the first electric component further includes at least one of a second operation unit for changing the operating state of the second electric component and a display unit. Drive vehicle system. It said second electrical component, the drive unit to assist the promotion of human power drive vehicle, an electric transmission, electric suspension, and comprises at least one of the electric seat post, to any one of claims 1 to 20 The described human-powered vehicle system. The second electric component includes an electric actuator and a control unit that controls the electric actuator.
The human-powered vehicle system according to claim 21, wherein in the first state, the control unit stops the electric actuator. A first storage unit for storing the first information, a first electric component for a human-powered vehicle including a first communication unit capable of communicating with an external device, and a first electric component.
It is provided with a second storage unit that stores the second information and a second communication unit that can communicate with the first communication unit, and operates by switching between the first state and the second state different from the first state. It is a control method of a system for a human-powered vehicle including the second electric component for the human-powered vehicle configured in the above.
The second electrical component is configured to receive third information input or stored in the external device, or information about the third information, via the first electrical component.
When the external device and the first communication unit are communicably connected,
Corresponding to the first information and the prior SL third information, and, if the first information and the second information corresponds,
When the first information and the third information correspond to each other, and the second information and the third information correspond to each other, or
When the second information and the third information correspond to each other, and the first information and the second information correspond to each other,
A control method for a human-powered vehicle system that switches the second electrical component from the first state to the second state.

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