Control device for bicycle and methods
AssigneeSram, LLC
InventorKevin Wesling
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Abstract
A control device wearable by a bicycle rider, the control device including at least one control sensor generating input signals when actuated. A control processor is connected to the at least one control sensor generating control signals responsive to the input signals. A wireless transmitter is in communication with the processor transmitting the control signals and a power source is connected to the shift control processor and the wireless transmitter. The control device may one or more of a control gear changer, one or more suspension component, and other electronically-controllable components or systems.
Claims20
A control device wearable by a bicycle rider, the control device comprising:
- at least one wearable control sensor generating input signals when actuated;
- a shift control processor in communication with the at least one control sensor generating control signals responsive to the input signals;
- a wireless transmitter transmitting the control signals;
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- a power source connected to the shift control processor and the wireless transmitter.
A shifting system for a bicycle, comprising:
- a shift control device, comprising:
- at least one wearable shift control sensor to generate input signals when actuated;
- a shift control processor in communication with the at least one shift control sensor generating control signals responsive to the input signals;
- a wireless transmitter transmitting the control signals;
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- a power source connected to the shift control processor and the wireless transmitter;
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- an electromechanical rear derailleur including a rear derailleur wireless receiver receiving the control signals, a rear derailleur motor responsive to the received control signals, and a rear derailleur power source connected to the rear derailleur wireless receiver and the rear derailleur motor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.