JP7568569B2 - CONTROL DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CONTROL DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a control device and a system equipped with the control device for a human-powered vehicle.

Patent document 1 discloses a technology that monitors the remaining capacity of the battery and calculates the distance that can be traveled with assistance.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-304502

The object of the present invention is to provide a control device and system that contributes to improving convenience.

A control device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a control unit configured to control the notification device to notify estimated information related to an estimated limit at which the power storage device can supply power to at least one component of the human-powered vehicle, the at least one component excluding a driving assistance device.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

In a control device of a second aspect according to the first aspect, the estimated information includes one of a remaining driving distance in which the at least one component can be driven, a remaining driving time in which the at least one component can be driven, and a remaining number of times that the at least one component can be driven.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

In the control device of a third aspect according to the second aspect, the control unit controls the notification device to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as the estimated information based on remaining capacity information regarding the remaining capacity of the storage device and the usage history of the at least one component.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

In the control device of a fourth aspect according to the third aspect, the control unit controls the notification device to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as the estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the usage history, and degradation information regarding the degradation state of the storage device.
According to this configuration, the degradation state of the power storage device is reflected in the estimation information, so that the accuracy of the estimation information is further increased.

In the control device of a fifth aspect according to the third or fourth aspect, the control unit controls the notification device to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as the estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the usage history, and an operating time of an additional component different from the at least one component, and the additional component is configured to constantly consume a predetermined amount of power during operation.
According to this configuration, even if an additional component that continuously consumes a certain amount of power is installed, the operating time of the additional component is reflected in the estimated information, thereby increasing the accuracy of the estimated information.

In the control device of a sixth aspect according to the second aspect, the control unit controls the notification device to notify the remaining number of driving times as the estimated information based on remaining capacity information regarding the remaining capacity of the storage device and power consumption information regarding the power consumption of the at least one component.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

In the control device of a seventh aspect according to the sixth aspect, the control unit controls the notification device to notify the remaining number of driving times as the estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the power consumption information, and degradation information related to the degradation state of the storage device.
According to this configuration, the degradation state of the power storage device is reflected in the estimation information, so that the accuracy of the estimation information is further increased.

In the control device of an eighth aspect according to the sixth or seventh aspect, the control unit controls the notification device to notify the remaining number of drives as the estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the power consumption information, and an operating time of an additional component different from the at least one component, and the additional component is configured to constantly consume a predetermined amount of power during operation.
According to this configuration, even if an additional component that continuously consumes a certain amount of power is installed, the operating time of the additional component is reflected in the estimated information, thereby increasing the accuracy of the estimated information.

In the control device of a ninth aspect according to the fifth or eighth aspect, the additional component includes at least one of a ramp, a speed sensor, a cadence sensor, and a driving force sensor.
According to this configuration, even if at least one of the devices that continuously consume a certain amount of power, such as a lamp, a speed sensor, a cadence sensor, and a driving force sensor, is installed, the operating time of the additional components is reflected in the estimated information, thereby increasing the accuracy of the estimated information.

In the control device of a tenth aspect according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the at least one component is selected from a transmission, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seat post, and an operating device.
Therefore, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later each time the component is used, thereby improving convenience.

An electricity storage system according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention includes the control device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, and the electricity storage device.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

In the power storage system of a twelfth aspect according to the eleventh aspect, the power storage device includes at least one of a capacitor and a battery.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

The power storage system of a thirteenth aspect according to the eleventh or twelfth aspect further comprises the notification device.
According to this configuration, for a component that uses power, information can be given to the user regarding how much the component can be used later, thereby improving convenience.

A control device according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention includes a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle, the predetermined pattern including a change in an electrical connection state of at least one of the at least one component and another component different from the at least one component.
According to this configuration, the operational restriction state can be released using a pattern that is difficult for anyone other than the user to decipher and includes elements that are easy for the user to remember, thereby improving both security and convenience.

In the control device of a fifteenth aspect according to the fourteenth aspect, the control unit is configured to change a state of the component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition.
According to this configuration, the control unit changes the state of the component to the operation restricted state, so that the effort of changing the component to the operation restricted state can be eliminated.

In the control device of a sixteenth aspect according to the fourteenth or fifteenth aspect, the control unit is configured to receive change information and change the predetermined pattern based on the received change information.
This allows the owner to change the predetermined pattern to a pattern of his/her own preference, thereby improving usability.

In the control device of aspect 17 according to any one of aspects 14 to 16, the specified pattern includes a change in a connection state of a cable connected to the component and a change in a signal input based on an operation on the other component.
This allows the pattern to be more complex, improving security.

In the control device of an 18th aspect according to any one of the 14th to 17th aspects, the control unit is configured to release the operational restriction state of the component when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle within a predetermined time after a main power supply of the component is turned on.
This improves security since the release time is limited.

The control device and the system equipped with the control device of the present invention can contribute to improving convenience.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the human-powered vehicle according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the relationship between a control device, a power storage device, an electric device, and an alarm device. 3 is a wiring diagram showing connections between a control device, a power storage device, an electric device, and an alarm device. FIG. 13 is a diagram of a display screen showing estimated information. 6 is a chart showing the relationship between the remaining charge of the power storage device and the possible number of gear changes. FIG. 23 is a diagram of an operation screen for changing a predetermined pattern according to the seventh embodiment. 13 is a flowchart of a determination process for determining whether or not to release an operational restriction state of a component according to the seventh embodiment.

First Embodiment
A human-powered vehicle 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 1 shows a side view of a human-powered vehicle 10. Here, the human-powered vehicle 10 means a vehicle that uses human power at least partially as a driving force for traveling, and includes vehicles that electrically assist human power. Vehicles that use only a driving force other than human power are not included in the human-powered vehicle 10. In particular, vehicles that use only an internal combustion engine as a driving force are not included in the human-powered vehicle 10. Usually, the human-powered vehicle 10 is assumed to be a small and light vehicle, and a vehicle that does not require a license to drive on public roads is assumed. The illustrated human-powered vehicle 10 includes a bicycle. For example, the human-powered vehicle 10 is a city cycle. The human-powered vehicle 10 includes a frame F, a front fork FF, a front wheel WF, a rear wheel WR, a steering device ST, and a drive train DT. The frame F includes a support portion SP that supports the steering device ST. The support portion SP includes a head tube HT of the frame F.

The drive train DT includes a crank assembly CW, a front sprocket FS, a rear sprocket RS, and a chain CN. The crank assembly CW includes a crankshaft (not shown), a pair of crank arms CA, and a pair of pedals PD. The pair of crank arms CA are attached to the crankshaft. The pair of pedals PD are rotatably attached to the respective ends of the pair of crank arms CA.

The front sprocket FS is attached to the crank assembly CW. The rear sprocket RS is attached to the hub HA of the rear wheel WR. In one example, the chain CN is wound around the front sprocket FS and the rear sprocket RS. The driving force applied to the pedals PD by a rider on the human-powered vehicle 10 is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via the front sprocket FS, the chain CN, and the rear sprocket RS.

The human-powered vehicle 10 further includes at least one electric device, electrical equipment, and electrical device (hereinafter, "electric device 12").

The electrical device 12 includes a transmission 16, a braking device 18, a suspension 20, an adjustable seat post 22, an operating device 24, a lamp 26, a speed sensor 28, a cadence sensor 30, and a driving force sensor 32.

The gear shifting device 16 includes, for example, a rear derailleur 16A. The rear derailleur 16A is provided at the rear end RE of the frame F. The gear shifting device 16 may also include a front derailleur (not shown).

The braking device 18 is a disc brake device that brakes the rotating body RB of the human-powered vehicle 10. The rotating body RB is a disc brake rotor. The braking device 18 is provided on each of the front wheels WF and the rear wheels WR. The braking device 18 brakes the rotating body RB in response to an operation input to a brake operating device BL attached to the steering device ST.

The suspension 20 includes a front suspension 20A. The front suspension 20A operates to cushion the impact that the front wheel WF receives from the ground. The suspension 20 may also include a rear suspension (not shown) that operates to cushion the impact that the rear wheel WR receives from the ground.

The adjustable seat post 22 operates to change the height of the saddle SD relative to the frame F. The adjustable seat post 22 includes a drive mechanism (not shown).

The operating device 24 includes at least one switch. The switch may be a switch having a rotating structure, a switch having a pressing structure, or a switch having a lever structure. The operating device 24 is configured to be capable of operating at least one of the gear shift device 16, the braking device 18, the suspension 20, and the adjustable seat post 22.

The lamp 26 includes a light bulb or an LED (light emitting diode). In this embodiment, the lamp 26 is attached to the front fork FF. The lamp 26 may also be attached to the steering device ST or the frame F. The lamp 26 consumes a predetermined amount of power when the operation switch is turned on.

The speed sensor 28 detects the rotational speed of the front wheel WF or the rear wheel WR. The speed sensor 28 has, for example, a Hall sensor (not shown). The speed sensor 28 consumes a certain amount of power during operation.

The cadence sensor 30 detects the rotational speed of the crank. For example, the cadence sensor 30 detects a magnet provided on the crankshaft. The cadence sensor 30 includes a magnetic detection sensor such as a reed switch or a Hall element. The cadence sensor 30 consumes a certain amount of power during operation.

The driving force sensor 32 detects the torque of the crankshaft of the crank assembly CW. The driving force sensor 32 is, for example, a strain gauge, a semiconductor strain sensor, or a magnetostrictive sensor. The driving force sensor 32 is provided around the crankshaft. The driving force sensor 32 consumes a predetermined amount of power.

The human-powered vehicle 10 includes a power storage system 40. The power storage system 40 includes a control device 41 and a power storage device 42. The power storage system 40 further includes an alarm device 43.

The control device 41 includes a control unit 41A configured to control the notification device 43 to notify estimated information regarding the estimated limit at which the power storage device 42 can supply power to at least one component 44 of the human-powered vehicle 10. Here, the at least one component 44 excludes the driving assistance device. The control unit 41A includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The driving assistance device uses electric energy to assist in the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle 10. The at least one component 44 is selected from the transmission 16, the braking device 18, the suspension 20, the adjustable seat post 22, and the operating device 24.

"Controlling the notification device 43 to notify estimated information regarding the estimated limit at which power can be supplied to at least one component 44" means that the estimated information is transmitted to the notification device 43 as information about the component 44, and the notification device 43 notifies the estimated information.

"The estimated limit at which the power storage device 42 can supply power to at least one component 44 of the human-powered vehicle 10" refers to the estimated limit of the amount of operation at which at least one component 44 can operate from the time when the control device 41 derives the estimated information to the time when the power storage device 42 can no longer supply enough power for the at least one component 44 to operate sufficiently.

For example, the estimated information includes one of the remaining driving distance in which at least one component 44 can be driven, the remaining driving time in which at least one component 44 can be driven, and the remaining number of times that at least one component 44 can be driven.

In this embodiment, the control unit 41A controls the notification device 43 to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as estimated information based on remaining capacity information regarding the remaining capacity of the power storage device 42 and the usage history of at least one component 44.

The control device 41 further includes a memory unit 41B that stores relationship data indicating the relationship between the remaining capacity of the power storage device 42 and the operable capacity of at least one component 44. The memory unit 41B includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The relationship data derives the operable capacity of at least one component 44 from the "remaining capacity" of the power storage device 42. The relationship data is determined in advance by measurement or simulation. The relationship data may be a chart, a formula, or table data. The operable capacity includes, for example, the number of times that the device can be driven and the time that the device can be driven.

The power storage device 42 includes at least one of a capacitor and a battery. The battery includes a secondary battery. The power storage device 42 supplies power to the electrical device 12. The power storage device 42 is rechargeable from an external device.

The notification device 43 includes a cycle computer 43A. The cycle computer 43A is detachably attached to, for example, the steering device ST. The notification device 43 includes at least one of a display unit that displays information and a speaker that notifies the information by voice. The notification device 43 includes a mobile viewer. The mobile viewer can be attached to the user's head, has one or two lenses, and projects information in front of the user's line of sight.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing the connection relationships between the control device 41, the power storage device 42, the notification device 43, and each electrical device 12. The control device 41 receives information transmitted from the notification device 43 and information transmitted from each electrical device 12. The control device 41 transmits information to the notification device 43 and each electrical device 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 41, the power storage device 42, the notification device 43, and the electric device 12 are connected by a cable 38. The control device 41 communicates with the power storage device 42, the notification device 43, and the electric device 12. The communication is performed wired or wirelessly. The power system and the communication system may be configured as independent systems or may be configured as a common system. In this embodiment, the control device 41, the power storage device 42, the notification device 43, and the electric device 12 communicate with each other via power line communication (PLC).

Below, the case of deriving estimated information for the transmission 16 will be described, taking the transmission 16 as an example of a component 44. In this example, the power storage device 42 mainly supplies power to the transmission 16. The power storage device 42 also supplies power to the control device 41, but the power consumption of the control device 41 is less than the power consumption of the transmission 16. In the model of this embodiment, the power consumption of the control device 41 is considered to be "0."

Figure 4 is an example of a display screen showing estimated information. As shown in Figure 4, the notification device 43 displays, as estimated information, a "remaining driving distance" that means the distance that can be traveled in the future with the transmission 16 in a drivable state, a "remaining driving time" that means the time that the transmission 16 can be driven in the future, and a "remaining number of times that the transmission 16 can be driven in the future."

The "remaining driving distance," "remaining driving time," and "remaining number of drives" are calculated using the relationship data as follows. In this embodiment, the relationship data is a chart showing the relationship between the remaining charge of the power storage device 42 and the number of possible gear changes.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the chart of the number of possible gear changes, the number of possible gear changes decreases as the remaining charge of the storage device 42 decreases. The chart of the number of possible gear changes, which shows the relationship between the remaining charge of the storage device 42 and the number of possible gear changes, is determined by measurement or simulation. The memory unit 41B stores the chart of the number of possible gear changes. The control unit 41A obtains the remaining charge of the storage device 42 from the storage device 42, and derives the number of possible gear changes by referring to the chart of the number of possible gear changes stored in the memory unit 41B. The control unit 41A then outputs the number of possible gear changes to the notification device 43, and the notification device 43 notifies the "remaining number of driving times."

Furthermore, the control unit 41A updates the usage history of the transmission 16 as needed while the human-powered vehicle 10 is traveling. When the human-powered vehicle 10 starts traveling, the recording of the history begins and the usage history of the transmission 16 is formed.
For example, the control unit 41A pairs the driving time from the start of driving with the number of times the transmission 16 has been used from the start of driving until the driving time has elapsed, and stores these as a usage history in the memory unit 41B. The control unit 41A determines the number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving time based on the driving time and the number of times the transmission 16 has been used. The number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving time is updated as the driving time elapses. Furthermore, the control unit 41A determines the above-mentioned "remaining number of drives" when updating the history. The control unit 41A then derives the above-mentioned "remaining driving time" by calculating the above-mentioned "remaining number of drives" / "number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving time".

The control unit 41A also pairs the distance traveled from the start of driving with the number of times the transmission 16 has been used from the start of driving until that distance has been traveled, and stores these as a usage history in the memory unit 41B. The control unit 41A calculates the number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving distance based on the driving distance and the number of times the transmission 16 has been used. The number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving distance is updated as the driving distance increases. Furthermore, the control unit 41A calculates the above-mentioned "remaining number of drives" when updating the history. The control unit 41A then derives the above-mentioned "remaining driving distance" by calculating the above-mentioned "remaining number of drives" / "number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving distance".

Next, a case will be described in which a plurality of components 44 are in operation. In this case, the control unit 41A creates a usage history for each of the plurality of components 44.
For example, the control unit 41A pairs the driving time from the start of driving with the number of times the transmission 16 has been used from the start of driving until the driving time has elapsed, and stores these in the storage unit 41B as a first usage history for the first component 44. The control unit 41A calculates the number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit driving time for the first component 44, and calculates the power consumption per unit driving time from the number of times the transmission 16 has been used and the power consumption of the first component 44.

The control unit 41A also pairs the driving time from the start of driving with the number of uses of the transmission 16 from the start of driving until the driving time has elapsed for the second component 44, and stores these in the storage unit 41B as a second usage history. The control unit 41A calculates the number of uses of the transmission 16 per unit driving time for the second component 44, and calculates the power consumption per unit driving time from the number of uses and the power consumption of the second component 44.

Furthermore, the control unit 41A determines the remaining capacity of the power storage device 42 to be allocated to the first component 44 and the remaining capacity to be allocated to the second component 44 based on the ratio between the power consumption per unit driving time of the first component 44 and the power consumption per unit driving time of the second component 44.

The control unit 41A controls the notification device 43 to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as estimated information of the first component 44 based on the remaining amount to be assigned to the first component 44 and the usage history of the first component 44. The control unit 41A also controls the notification device 43 to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as estimated information of the second component 44 based on the remaining amount to be assigned to the second component 44 and the usage history of the second component 44.

The operation of this embodiment will be described. The control unit 41A obtains estimated information regarding the estimated limit of the amount of power that can be supplied to the component 44. As described above, the "estimated limit" refers to the estimated limit of the amount of operation that at least one component 44 can operate before the power storage device 42 can no longer supply enough power for the at least one component 44 to operate sufficiently. Such estimated information is notified by the notification device 43. Since it is difficult to estimate the estimated limit of the amount of operation that the component 44 can operate based on the remaining amount of the power storage device 42, it is advantageous for the user to be notified of the estimated limit of the amount of operation that the component 44 can operate. For example, the user can compare the estimated limit with the distance to the destination or the time to the destination. The user can consider how often the component 44 is used and determine the timing of charging.

Second Embodiment
A control device 41 according to the second embodiment will be described. The relationship between the control device 41 of the second embodiment and the electric device 12, the power storage device 42, and the notification device 43 is similar to that of the control device 41 of the first embodiment, so that the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used for the configurations common to the first embodiment, and duplicated explanations will be omitted. The control device 41 according to the second embodiment includes the following configurations in addition to the configurations of the control device 41 according to the first embodiment.

The control unit 41A controls the notification device 43 to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the usage history, and the deterioration information related to the deterioration state of the storage device 42. The "deterioration information related to the deterioration state of the storage device 42" includes the accumulated usage time of the storage device 42, the accumulated number of charges and discharges, and the voltage of the storage device 42. The accumulated usage time indicates the total amount of discharge time of the storage device 42 from the time of shipment of the human-powered vehicle 10 to the time of calculation of the estimated information. The accumulated number of charges and discharges indicates the number of times the storage device 42 has been charged and discharged from the time of shipment of the human-powered vehicle 10 to the time of calculation of the estimated information.

Below, the case where the estimated information of the transmission 16 is derived will be described using the transmission 16 as an example of a component 44. As with the first embodiment, the model of this embodiment is a model in which the power consumption of the control device 41 is considered to be "0."

The control unit 41A updates the possible number of gear changes chart based on the deterioration information related to the deterioration state of the storage device 42. For example, the possible number of gear changes for each remaining capacity is reduced in the possible number of gear changes chart according to an increase in the cumulative usage time or cumulative number of charge/discharge cycles of the storage device 42, or the degree of decrease in the voltage of the storage device 42. The control unit 41A refers to the updated possible number of gear changes chart and determines the "remaining driving distance," "remaining driving time," and "remaining number of drives" in the same way as in the first embodiment.

The control unit 41A may update the possible number of gear changes chart at predetermined time intervals, or may update the possible number of gear changes chart each time the "remaining driving distance", "remaining driving time", and "remaining number of drives" are calculated. Furthermore, the control unit 41A may update only the possible number of gear changes corresponding to the remaining capacity of the storage device 42 at the time of calculating the "remaining driving distance", "remaining driving time", and "remaining number of drives", rather than updating the entire possible number of gear changes chart.

Third Embodiment
A control device 41 according to the third embodiment will be described. The relationship between the control device 41 of the third embodiment and the electric device 12, the power storage device 42, and the notification device 43 is similar to that of the control device 41 of the first embodiment, so that the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used for the configurations common to the first embodiment, and duplicated explanations will be omitted. The control device 41 according to the third embodiment includes the following configurations in addition to the configurations of the control device 41 according to the first embodiment.

The control unit 41A is configured to cause the notification device 43 to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the usage history, and the operating time of an additional component 46 different from at least one component 44, and the additional component 46 is configured to constantly consume a predetermined amount of power during operation. Here, "usage history" means the usage history of the component 44, as in the first embodiment. The additional components 46 include at least one of the lamp 26, the speed sensor 28, the cadence sensor 30, and the driving force sensor 32. These additional components 46 have little change in power consumption during operation and are used continuously.

Below, we will explain the control device 41 of the human-powered vehicle 10, which has a transmission 16 as a component 44 and a speed sensor 28, a cadence sensor 30, and a driving force sensor 32 as additional components 46. As with the first embodiment, the model of this embodiment is a model in which the power consumption of the control device 41 is considered to be "0."

The speed sensor 28, cadence sensor 30, and driving force sensor 32 repeatedly operate and are not operated while the human-powered vehicle 10 is traveling. The power consumption of the speed sensor 28, cadence sensor 30, and driving force sensor 32 is stored in advance in the memory unit 41B of the control device 41. The operation time of each of the speed sensor 28, cadence sensor 30, and driving force sensor 32 is stored as history in the memory unit 41B. The longer the operation time per unit time, the greater the power consumption.

The control unit 41A updates the possible number of gear changes chart according to the operation time per unit time of the speed sensor 28, the cadence sensor 30, and the driving force sensor 32. As the operation time per unit time, for example, the sum of the operation time per unit time of the speed sensor, the operation time per unit time of the cadence sensor 30, and the operation time per unit time of the driving force sensor 32 is used. The control unit 41A refers to the updated possible number of gear changes chart and determines the "remaining driving distance," "remaining driving time," and "remaining number of drives" in the same way as in the first embodiment.

Fourth Embodiment
A control device 41 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. The relationship between the control device 41 of the fourth embodiment and the electric device 12, the power storage device 42, and the notification device 43 is similar to that of the control device 41 of the first embodiment, so that the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment are used for the configurations common to the first embodiment, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

The control device 41 is configured to control the notification device 43 to notify estimated information regarding the estimated limit at which the power storage device 42 can supply power to at least one component 44 of the human-powered vehicle 10. Here, the at least one component 44 excludes the driving assistance device. The estimated information also includes one of the remaining driving distance for which the at least one component 44 can be driven, the remaining driving time for which the at least one component 44 can be driven, and the remaining number of times that the at least one component 44 can be driven.

This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the following respects. In the first embodiment, the control unit 41A is configured to control the notification device 43 to notify at least one of the remaining driving distance and the remaining driving time as estimated information based on remaining amount information regarding the remaining amount of the power storage device 42 and the usage history of at least one component 44. In contrast, in the present embodiment, the control unit 41A controls the notification device 43 to notify the remaining number of drives as estimated information based on remaining amount information regarding the remaining amount of the power storage device 42 and power consumption information regarding the power consumption of at least one component 44.

Below, the case of deriving estimated information for the transmission 16 will be described, taking the transmission 16 as an example of a component 44. In this example, the power storage device 42 mainly supplies power to the transmission 16. The power storage device 42 also supplies power to the control device 41, but the power consumption of the control device 41 is less than the power consumption of the transmission 16. In the model of this embodiment, the power consumption of the control device 41 is considered to be "0".

The control unit 41A stores the power consumption per operation of the transmission 16 in the memory unit 41B. The control unit 41A calculates the "remaining amount of power" that the storage device 42 can supply based on the remaining capacity of the storage device 42. The control unit 41A then calculates the "remaining number of times the transmission 16 can be driven" by dividing the "remaining amount of power" by the "power consumption per operation of the transmission 16."

Furthermore, in accordance with the first embodiment, the control unit 41A updates the use history of the transmission 16 from time to time while traveling. That is, the control unit 41A stores the traveling time and the number of times the transmission 16 has been used as a pair of data in the storage unit 41B. Then, the control unit 41A calculates the number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit traveling time based on the traveling time and the number of times the transmission 16 has been used. The control unit 41A derives the "remaining driving time" by calculating "remaining number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit traveling time". The control unit 41A also stores the traveling distance and the number of times the transmission 16 has been used as a pair of data. Then, the control unit 41A calculates the number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit traveling distance based on the traveling distance and the number of times the transmission 16 has been used. The control unit 41A derives the "remaining driving distance" by calculating "remaining number of times the transmission 16 has been used per unit traveling distance".

Fifth Embodiment
A control device 41 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. The relationship between the control device 41 of the fifth embodiment and the electric device 12, the power storage device 42, and the notification device 43 is similar to that of the control device 41 of the fourth embodiment, so that the same reference numerals as in the fourth embodiment are used for the configurations common to the fourth embodiment, and duplicated explanations will be omitted. The control device 41 according to the fifth embodiment includes the following configurations in addition to the configurations of the control device 41 according to the fourth embodiment.

The control unit 41A controls the notification device 43 to notify the remaining number of times of operation as estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the power consumption information, and the deterioration information related to the deterioration state of the storage device 42. The "deterioration information related to the deterioration state of the storage device 42" includes the accumulated usage time of the storage device 42, the accumulated number of charging and discharging, and the voltage of the storage device 42.

Below, the case where the estimated information of the transmission 16 is derived will be described using the transmission 16 as an example of a component 44. As with the fourth embodiment, the model of this embodiment is a model in which the power consumption of the control device 41 is considered to be "0."

The control unit 41A stores the power consumption per operation of the transmission 16 in the storage unit 41B. The control unit 41A calculates the "remaining amount of power" that the storage device 42 can supply based on the remaining capacity of the storage device 42. Furthermore, the control unit 41A updates the "remaining amount of power" based on degradation information related to the degradation state of the storage device 42. For example, the control unit 41A reduces the "remaining amount of power" according to an increase in the cumulative usage time or cumulative number of charging and discharging of the storage device 42, or the degree of the voltage drop of the storage device 42. The control unit 41A then calculates the "remaining number of times of driving" of the transmission 16 by dividing the updated "remaining amount of power" by "power consumption per operation of the transmission 16". Furthermore, the control unit 41A calculates the "remaining driving distance" and the "remaining driving time" using the usage history and the "remaining number of times of driving" in accordance with the fourth embodiment.

Sixth Embodiment
A control device 41 according to the sixth embodiment will be described. The relationship between the control device 41 of the sixth embodiment and the electric device 12, the power storage device 42, and the notification device 43 is similar to that of the control device 41 of the fourth embodiment, so that the same reference numerals as in the fourth embodiment are used for the configurations common to the first embodiment, and duplicated explanations will be omitted. The control device 41 according to the sixth embodiment includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the control device 41 according to the fourth embodiment.

The control unit 41A controls the notification device 43 to notify the remaining number of drives as estimated information based on the remaining amount information, the power consumption information, and the operating time of an additional component 46 different from at least one component 44, and the additional component 46 is configured to constantly consume a predetermined amount of power during operation. The additional components 46 include at least one of the lamp 26, the speed sensor 28, the cadence sensor 30, and the driving force sensor 32. These additional components 46 have little change in power consumption during operation and are used continuously.

Below, we will explain the control device 41 of the human-powered vehicle 10 that has a transmission 16 as a component 44 and a speed sensor 28, a cadence sensor 30, and a driving force sensor 32 as additional components 46. As with the fourth embodiment, the model of this embodiment is a model in which the power consumption of the control device 41 is considered to be "0."

The speed sensor 28, cadence sensor 30, and driving force sensor 32 repeatedly operate and are not operated while the human-powered vehicle 10 is traveling. The power consumption of the speed sensor 28, cadence sensor 30, and driving force sensor 32 is stored in advance in the memory unit 41B of the control unit 41A. The operation time of each of the speed sensor 28, cadence sensor 30, and driving force sensor 32 is stored as history in the memory unit 41B. The longer the operation time per unit time, the greater the power consumption.

The control unit 41A calculates the "remaining amount of power" that the power storage device 42 can supply based on the remaining capacity of the power storage device 42. Furthermore, the control unit 41A updates the "remaining amount of power" according to the operation time per unit time of each of the speed sensor 28, the cadence sensor 30, and the driving force sensor 32. For example, the control unit 41A reduces the "remaining amount of power" according to the total operation time of the operation time per unit time of the speed sensor 28, the operation time per unit time of the cadence sensor 30, and the operation time per unit time of the driving force sensor 32. The control unit 41A then calculates the "remaining number of times of driving" of the gear shift device 16 by calculating the updated "remaining amount of power"/"power consumption per operation of the gear shift device 16". Furthermore, the control unit 41A calculates the "remaining driving distance" and "remaining driving time" using the usage history and the "remaining number of times of driving" in accordance with the fourth embodiment.

(Modification)
The above explanations of the embodiments are merely examples of forms that the control device 41 of the human-powered vehicle 10 according to the present invention can take, and are not intended to limit the forms. The control device 41 of the human-powered vehicle 10 according to the present invention can take forms, for example, as modified versions of the above-described embodiments shown below, or a combination of at least two mutually consistent modified versions. In the following modified versions, parts that are common to the embodiments are given the same reference numerals as in the embodiments, and their description will be omitted.

- In the first embodiment described above, the human-powered vehicle 10 does not include a driving assistance device (drive unit), but may include a driving assistance device. In this case, the driving assistance device may be driven by power from a power storage device other than the power storage device 42 that supplies power to the components 44, 46 in this embodiment. In this case, the power consumption of the driving assistance device does not affect the estimation accuracy of the estimated information of the components 44, 46.

Seventh Embodiment
A control device 41 according to the seventh embodiment will be described. The technology of this embodiment relates to releasing operational restrictions on the electric device 12. Note that configurations common to the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted. The control device 41 may have the functions of the first to sixth embodiments, or may not have the functions of the first to sixth embodiments.

Bicycle anti-theft systems are known for preventing bicycle theft. Bicycle anti-theft systems are unlocked by inputting a PIN number through the operation of an operating button. However, PIN numbers are difficult to remember because they are a string of numbers. It is preferable that the method for releasing the operational restrictions on the human-powered vehicle 10 be easy to remember. Below, technology related to releasing the operational restrictions on the human-powered vehicle 10 will be described.

Furthermore, at least one component 44 includes a component having an operationally restricted state. An operationally restricted state includes a state in which the component itself has a limited range of motion or a state in which the component restricts the motion of another component. It is preferable that a component having an operationally restricted state is one that makes it difficult for the human-powered vehicle 10 to move in the operationally restricted state. For example, components having an operationally restricted state include the transmission 16 and the braking device 18.

The transmission 16 transitions to an operationally restricted state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the operationally restricted state, the transmission 16 assumes a gear ratio higher than the intermediate gear ratio, and assumes a posture that makes it difficult to transition to a state in which it assumes another gear ratio. The operationally restricted state of the transmission 16 is released by a restriction release signal from the control unit 41A. In the operationally restricted released state, the transmission 16 assumes a gear ratio lower than the gear ratio in the operationally restricted state.

The braking device 18 transitions to an operationally restricted state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the operationally restricted state, the braking device 18 takes a braking posture that allows braking of the rotating body RB to be braked, and is in a state in which it is difficult to transition to another posture. The operationally restricted state of the braking device 18 is released by an operational restriction release signal from the control unit 41A. In the operational restriction release state, the braking device 18 takes an allowable posture that allows the operation of the rotating body RB to be braked.

The control device 41 includes a control unit 41A configured to release the operation restriction state of at least one component 44 of the human-powered vehicle 10 when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle 10, the predetermined pattern including a change in the electrical connection state of at least one component 44 and at least one other component different from the at least one component 44. The other components may include components of the components 44 of the human-powered vehicle 10 other than the transmission 16 and the braking device 18 that are placed in an operation restriction state by a command from the control device 41.

The component 44 transitions to the operation restricted state manually or by command from the control unit 41A. In this embodiment, the component 44 transitions to the restricted state by command from the control unit 41A. Specifically, the control unit 41A is configured to change the state of at least one component 44 to the operation restricted state when at least one component 44 satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the control unit 41A acquires the cadence from the cadence sensor 30 at a predetermined cycle. The control unit 41A determines the running state of the human-powered vehicle 10 based on the cadence. The running state includes a stopped state in which the human-powered vehicle 10 is stopped. Furthermore, the control unit 41A measures the stopping time of the human-powered vehicle 10. The control unit 41A changes the state of the component 44 to the operation restricted state based on the stopping time being longer than a predetermined time. The predetermined condition for changing the state of the component 44 to the operation restricted state is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined condition includes a predetermined operation on the operating device 24.

The control device 41 and the component 44 are connected by a cable 38. The control device 41 communicates with the component 44. The communication is performed via a wire. The power system and the communication system may be configured as independent systems or as a common system. In this embodiment, the control device 41, the power storage device 42, the notification device 43, and the electric device 12 communicate with each other via power line communication (PLC). The control unit 41A of the control device 41 monitors the connection status of each device connected to the cable 38 via power line communication. The connection status indicates whether or not the device is electrically connected to the cable 38. Whether or not the device is electrically connected includes the concept of whether or not communication is possible.

The control unit 41A of the control device 41 is configured to release the operation restriction state of the component 44 when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle 10 while the component 44 is in an operation restriction state.

Preferably, based on the transition of component 44 to the operation restricted state, component 44 turns off the main power supply of component 44. In the off state, component 44 is capable of receiving information from control unit 41A. When transitioning to the operation restricted state, component 44 maintains the posture it had immediately before transitioning to the operation restricted state. Specifically, the posture is maintained to such an extent that component 44 will not collapse unless a force that would deform it is applied. Preferably, the structure for maintaining the posture of component 44 includes a mechanical engagement.

The control unit 41A detects that a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle 10. For example, the control unit 41A outputs an operation restriction release command to the component 44 upon detection of the input of the predetermined pattern.
Preferably, the control unit 41A is configured to release the operation restriction state of the component 44 when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle 10 within a predetermined time after the main power supply of the component 44 is turned on.
Specifically, the control unit 41A does not accept input of the predetermined pattern when the component 44 is in the off state. The control unit 41A accepts input of the predetermined pattern for a period within a predetermined time after the main power of the component 44 is turned on. Furthermore, the control unit 41A does not accept input of the predetermined pattern when a predetermined time has elapsed after the main power of the component 44 is turned on. In this way, the control unit 41A accepts input of the predetermined pattern only for a predetermined period from the time the main power of the component 44 is turned on until the predetermined time has elapsed.

The predetermined pattern includes a change in the connection state of the cable 38 connected to the component 44 and a change in signal input based on an operation on another component. Here, the cable 38 includes cables used for power line communication and power supply. "A change in the connection state of the cable 38 connected to the component 44" includes a change in the connection state based on plugging/unplugging the cable 38 from the component 44, and a change in the connection state based on a switch that switches the connection between the component 44 and the cable 38 while the component 44 and the cable 38 are connected. When the component 44 is the transmission 16, an example of a "change in the connection state of the cable 38 connected to the component 44" is "plugging/unplugging the cable 38 from the transmission 16."

"Signal input change based on operation of another component" includes a change in a signal that another component generates based on a change in the operation of an operating unit operated by a user. When the other component is the operating device 24, an example of "signal input change based on operation of another component" is "signal input change based on a switch operation of the operating device 24."

The specified pattern includes at least one "change in the connection state of the cable 38 connected to the component 44" and at least one "change in the signal input based on an operation on another component."

As an example of a predetermined pattern, a pattern performed for the following group of components will be described. The operating device 24 has a right switch 24R and a left switch 24L. The right switch 24R is attached, for example, to the right side of the steering device ST. The left switch 24L is attached, for example, to the left side of the steering device ST. One of the right switch 24R and the left switch 24L is a switch that shifts the transmission 16 up, and the other is a switch that shifts the transmission 16 down.

In such a group of components, the predetermined pattern includes four elements. "First" to "Fourth" indicate the input order to the human-powered vehicle 10. The first element is a change in the input signal input to the control unit 41A when the right switch 24R is pressed. The second element is a change in the input signal input to the control unit 41A when the left switch 24L is pressed. The third element is a change in the connection state between the transmission 16 and the cable 38 becoming a disconnected state as the cable 38 is removed from the transmission 16. The fourth element is a change in the connection state between the transmission 16 and the cable 38 becoming a connected state as the cable 38 is inserted from the transmission 16. The control unit 41A forms the above-mentioned restriction release signal based on detecting the predetermined pattern.

Preferably, the control unit 41A is configured to receive change information and change the predetermined pattern based on the received change information. For example, the change of the predetermined pattern is performed via the notification device 43. The notification device 43 includes a cycle computer 43A having a display screen. It is preferable that the notification device 43 is capable of communicating with the control unit 41A. The notification device 43 may be connected to the cable 38. For example, the notification device 43 communicates with the control unit 41 by power line communication. In this embodiment, the notification device 43 has a touch panel.

The notification device 43 reads the predetermined pattern from the control unit 41A and displays the predetermined pattern on the display screen. The notification device 43 has an application for changing the predetermined pattern. The application displays multiple elements that make up the predetermined pattern for each order of the predetermined pattern. The application accepts a user selection operation as change information and confirms the elements of each order of the predetermined pattern.

6 is an example of an operation screen 60 of the application. The display image shown in FIG. 6 is an operation image for changing the first of the predetermined patterns. In this example, eight elements are displayed as selectable elements. The first element is "press the right switch 24R of the operation device 24". The second element is "press the left switch 24L of the operation device 24". The third element is "operate the right brake lever". The fourth element is "operate the left brake lever". The fifth element is "change the cable 38 of the gear shift device 16 from a connected state to a disconnected state". The sixth element is "change the cable 38 of the gear shift device 16 from a disconnected state to a connected state". The seventh element is "change the cycle computer 43A from a disconnected state to a connected state". The eighth element is "set the saddle SD to a predetermined position (height)". In addition, the operation image shows "change" and "cancel". When "Change" is touched, the first element will change from the previous element to the selected element. When "Cancel" is touched, the first element will remain as it was, with the previous element unchanged.

The operation of the control unit 41A when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. As described above, the control unit 41A accepts the predetermined pattern during the acceptance period from when the component 44 is in an operation restricted state and the main power supply of the component 44 is turned on until a predetermined time. During the acceptance period, the control unit 41A executes the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 at a predetermined cycle. At the first timing of the predetermined cycle, the control unit 41A transitions to step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 and starts the flow.

In step S11, the control unit 41A determines whether or not the right switch 24R of the operating device 24 is pressed. In step S11, if the control unit 41A determines that the right switch 24R is pressed (YES determination), the control unit 41A proceeds to the next step S12, and if otherwise determined (NO determination), the control unit 41A ends the flow and waits until the start of the next cycle.

In step S12, the control unit 41A determines whether or not the left switch 24L of the operating device 24 is pressed. If the control unit 41A determines in step S12 that the left switch 24L is pressed, the control unit 41A proceeds to the next step S13, and if the determination is otherwise (NO determination), the control unit 41A ends the flow and waits until the start of the next flow.

In step S13, the control unit 41A determines whether the cable 38 of the gear shift device 16 has changed from a connected state to a disconnected state. If the control unit 41A determines in step S13 that the cable 38 of the gear shift device 16 has changed from a connected state to a disconnected state, the control unit 41A proceeds to the next step S14, and if the determination is otherwise (NO determination), the control unit 41A ends the flow and waits until the start of the next cycle.

In step S14, the control unit 41A determines whether the cable 38 of the transmission 16 has changed from a non-connected state to a connected state. If the control unit 41A determines in step S14 that the cable 38 of the transmission 16 has changed from a non-connected state to a connected state, the control unit 41A proceeds to the next step S15, where the control unit 41A generates an operation restriction release signal and releases the operation restriction state of the component 44. If the determination is otherwise (NO determination), the control unit 41A ends the flow and waits until the start of the next cycle.

The operation of the above embodiment will be described. As described above, the predetermined pattern for releasing the operation restriction state of component 44 includes a change in the electrical connection state of at least one of component 44 and the other components. The change in the electrical connection state involves human action (action other than operation using only the hands), such as plugging in and unplugging cable 38 or operating a switch, and is therefore easy for a person to remember and difficult to forget. In addition, since the input of the predetermined pattern involves human action, it is possible to inhibit deciphering by inputting random numbers, providing high security.

(Modification)
The above description of the embodiment is an example of a form that the control device 41 of the human-powered vehicle 10 according to the present invention can take, and is not intended to limit the form. The control device 41 of the human-powered vehicle 10 according to the present invention can take a form that is a combination of at least two mutually compatible modified forms, as shown below, for example. In the following modified forms, parts that are common to the embodiment are given the same reference numerals as the embodiment, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

- In the seventh embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 10 may be equipped with a driving assistance device (drive unit). In this case, the driving assistance device belongs to the component 44 according to this embodiment. The control unit 41A may be configured to release the operational restriction state of the driving assistance device by inputting a predetermined pattern to the human-powered vehicle 10 within a predetermined time after the main power supply of the driving assistance device is turned on when the driving assistance device is in an operational restriction state.

10...human-powered vehicle, 16...speed change device, 18...brake device, 20...suspension, 22...adjustable seat post, 24...operation device, 26...lamp, 26...lamp, 28...speed sensor, 30...cadence sensor, 32...driving force sensor, 38...cable, 40...power storage system, 41...control device, 41A...control unit, 42...power storage device, 43...alarm device, 44...component, 46...additional component.

Claims (26)

a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in a connection state of a cable connected to the at least one component as a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition . a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
A control device, wherein the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component and a change in an electrical connection state of at least one other component different from the at least one component. The control device according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined pattern includes a change in the connection state of a cable connected to the at least one component and a change in a signal generated by the other component based on a change in the operation of an operating unit operated by a user. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
The control device is configured to receive change information and change the predetermined pattern based on the received change information. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
The control device is configured to release the operational restriction state of the at least one component when the predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle within a predetermined time after a main power supply of the at least one component is turned on. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured not to accept input of the predetermined pattern when a main power supply of the at least one component is in an off state. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
the operational restriction state includes a state in which the at least one component restricts an operational range of the at least one component;
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition . a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of at least one of the at least one component and another component different from the at least one component;
The control device, wherein the operational limiting state includes a state in which the at least one component limits an operational range of the at least one component. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
the operation restriction state includes a state in which the at least one component restricts the operation of another component;
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition . a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
the operation restricted state is a state that contributes to theft prevention of the human-powered vehicle ,
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition . a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
the at least one component is configured to make it difficult for the human-powered vehicle to move in the motion restricted state ;
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition . a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
A control device configured to turn off a main power supply to the at least one component based on the at least one component transitioning to the restricted operational state. The control device according to claim 12, wherein the at least one component is configured to receive information from the control unit in the off state. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of at least one of the at least one component and another component different from the at least one component;
the at least one component is configured to turn off a main power supply of the at least one component based on the transition to the restricted operation state;
The control device, wherein the at least one component is configured to be able to receive information from the control unit in the off state. a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
the at least one component is configured to stop operation of the at least one component when the at least one component transitions to the restricted operation state ;
The control device, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition . a control unit configured to release an operational restriction state of at least one component of the human-powered vehicle when a predetermined pattern is input to the human-powered vehicle;
the predetermined pattern includes a change in an electrical connection state of the at least one component;
The at least one component includes at least one of a transmission and a braking system. the at least one component includes the transmission;
The control system of claim 16 , wherein the transmission is configured to have a gear ratio higher than an intermediate gear ratio in the limited operational state. The control device according to claim 17, wherein the transmission is configured to suppress a transition to a state in which a gear ratio other than the high gear ratio is taken in the operation restricted state. The control device according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the transmission is configured to have a gear ratio lower than the gear ratio in the operation restricted state when the operation restricted state is released. the at least one component includes the braking device;
The control device according to claim 16 , wherein the braking device is configured to take a braking posture capable of braking a rotating body to be braked in the operation restricted state. The control device according to claim 20, wherein the braking device is configured to be in a state in which it is difficult to transition to a position other than the braking position in the operation restricted state. The control device according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the braking device is configured to allow the rotating body to rotate when the operation restriction state is released. The control device according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operationally restricted state when the at least one component satisfies a predetermined condition. the predetermined condition includes a condition related to anti-theft of the human-powered vehicle;
The control device according to claim 23, wherein the control unit is configured to change a state of the at least one component to the operation restricted state when the at least one component satisfies the predetermined condition related to anti-theft of the human-powered vehicle. said at least one component;
A control device according to any one of claims 1 to 24. The system of claim 25 is an anti-theft system for preventing theft of the human-powered vehicle.