Suspension control system for suspension of human-powered vehicle
AssigneeShimano Inc.
InventorSatoshi Shahana
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Abstract
A suspension control system is provided for a suspension of a human-powered vehicle. The suspension control system basically includes a detector and an electronic controller. The detector is configured to detect information relating to a running condition of the human-powered vehicle indirectly indicative of a pedaling state of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to output a control signal to adjust an operating state of the suspension in accordance with the information detected by the detector.
Claims15
A suspension control system for a suspension of a human-powered vehicle, the suspension control system comprising:
- a detector configured to detect information relating to a running condition of the human-powered vehicle indirectly indicative of a pedaling state of the human-powered vehicle;
- and an electronic controller configured to output a control signal to adjust an operating state of the suspension in accordance with the information detected by the detector, the control signal including at least a first suspension control signal to set the suspension to a first operating state, and a second suspension control signal to set the suspension to a second operating state different from the first operating state, and the electronic controller being configured to output at least one of the first suspension control signal and the second suspension control signal to adjust the operating state of the suspension, wherein the control signal further includes a third suspension control signal to set the suspension to a third operating state different from the first operating state and the second operating state, the electronic controller being further configured to output the third suspension control signal to adjust the operating state of the suspension, wherein the operating state of the suspension includes at least one of a suspension stroke, a spring preload, and a lockout.
A suspension control system for a suspension of a human-powered vehicle, the suspension control system comprising:
- a fluctuation detector configured to detect information relating to a fluctuation in a running condition of the human-powered vehicle in a predetermined time interval, wherein the fluctuation includes at least one of a tire air pressure, a vehicle acceleration, a handlebar load, an assist power output, a chain state change, and a precise speed;
- and an electronic controller configured to output a control signal to adjust an operating state of the suspension in accordance with the information detected by the fluctuation detector, the control signal including at least a first suspension control signal to set the suspension to a first operating state, a second suspension control signal to set the suspension to a second operating state different from the first operating state, the electronic controller being further configured to output at least one of the first suspension control signal and the second suspension control signal to adjust the operating state of the suspension.
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