BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to an operating device for a human-powered vehicle.

Discussion of the Background

A human-powered vehicle includes an operating unit configured to operate an electric component.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an informing unit, and an operating member. The base member is configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The informing unit is configured to inform a user of first information relating to an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member to control a component different from the assist driving unit.

With the operating device according to the first aspect, it is possible to inform the user of the first information relating to the assist driving unit using the informing unit. Thus, the user can easily recognize a state of the assist driving unit.

In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the first aspect is configured so that the first information includes at least one of a remaining level of a power storage, an ON-OFF state of the assist driving unit, and an assist mode of the assist driving unit.

With the operating device according to the second aspect, it is possible to inform the user of at least one of the remaining level of the power storage, the ON-OFF state of the assist driving unit, and the assist mode of the assist driving unit. Thus, the user can reliably recognize the state of the assist driving unit.

In accordance with a third aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the second aspect is configured so that the informing unit is configured to output at least one of the remaining level of the power storage, the ON-OFF state of the assist driving unit, and the assist mode of the assist driving unit.

With the operating device according to the third aspect, it is possible to inform the user of at least one of the remaining level of the power storage, the ON-OFF state of the assist driving unit, and the assist mode of the assist driving unit. Thus, the user can reliably recognize the state of the assist driving unit.

In accordance with a fourth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the third aspect is configured so that the informing unit is configured to output second information different from the first information.

With the operating device according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to inform the user of the second information different from the first information. Thus, the user can reliably recognize the state of the human-powered vehicle.

In accordance with a fifth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the fourth aspect is configured so that the second information includes a speed of the human-powered vehicle. The informing unit is configured to output the speed of the human-powered vehicle.

With the operating device according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to inform the user of the speed of the human-powered vehicle.

In accordance with a sixth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is configured so that the base member includes a coupling end configured to be coupled to the handlebar, a free end opposite to the coupling end, and a grip portion provided between the coupling end and the free end.

With the operating device according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to inform the user of the state of the human-powered vehicle such as an E-bike.

In accordance with a seventh aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the sixth aspect is configured so that the informing unit is configured to be provided to at least one of the coupling end, the free end, and the grip portion.

With the operating device according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to reliably inform the user of the state of the human-powered vehicle such as an E-bike.

In accordance with an eighth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to any one of the first to seventh aspects further comprises an assist operating switch and a controller. The assist operating switch is configured to receive a user assist operation input. The controller is configured to generate an assist control signal based on the user assist operation input.

With the operating device according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to operate the assist driving unit using the assist operating switch with informing the user of the state of the assist driving unit.

In accordance with a ninth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the eighth aspect is configured so that the controller is configured to control the informing unit based on the first information.

With the operating device according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to reliably output the first information relating to the assist driving unit through the informing unit.

In accordance with a tenth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to the eighth or ninth aspect is configured so that the controller is configured to receive the first information from the assist driving unit.

With the operating device according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to reliably obtain the first information from the assist driving unit.

In accordance with an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects further comprises a communication port configured to be connected to an electric cable. The communication port is electrically connected to the controller to transmit the assist control signal via the communication port.

With the operating device according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to utilize the communication port for communication between the operating device and the assist driving unit.

In accordance with a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects is configured so that the controller includes a wireless communicator electrically connected to the controller to wirelessly transmit the assist control signal.

With the operating device according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to utilize wireless technology for communication between the operating device and the assist driving unit.

In accordance with a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating system according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects is configured so that the informing unit is configured to inform the user of the first information at least one of visually, auditory and haptically.

With the operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to reliably inform the user of the first information.

