Patents Assigned to Shimano, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12379007
    Abstract: A pad axle for a brake caliper comprises an axle body and a support body. The axle body includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part and extends along a longitudinal axis between the first mounting part and the second mounting part. Both of the first mounting part and the second mounting part are configured to be coupled to a caliper body of the brake caliper. The support body is a different member from the axle body and is attached to the axle body to movably support a brake pad of the brake caliper relative to the caliper body. The support body is provided between the first mounting part and the second mounting part of the axle body. The support body is made of a non-metallic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventor: Yusuke Hosomi
  • Patent number: 12371125
    Abstract: A human-powered vehicle control device includes an electronic controller configured to control a motor to drive a transmission body with the motor and operate the transmission body with a derailleur to perform a shifting action that changes the transmission ratio in a case where a crank axle is stopped. The electronic controller includes a first control state in which the shifting action is performed and a second control state in which a driving force of the motor during the shifting action is reduced compared to the first control state. The electronic controller shifts the control state to the second control state in a case where a rider is riding the human-powered vehicle and the human-powered vehicle is stopped. The electronic controller shifts the control state from the second control state to the first control state in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Shahana, Mitsuhiko Kawasaki, Toru Takayanagi, Hayato Shimazu, Hironori Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 12358587
    Abstract: An operating device of a human-powered vehicle comprises a clamp and an operating structure. The clamp is mountable to the human-powered vehicle. The operating structure is configured to receive a user input operation. The operating structure is pivotally coupled to the clamp about a base pivot axis. The operating structure is pivotable relative to the clamp about the base pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. At least one of the clamp and the operating structure define a holder space in which an electric power source is to be provided in a closed state where the operating structure is in the closed position. The clamp and the operating structure allows the electric power source to be accessed in an open state where the operating structure is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kosuke Kitahara, Kentaro Kosaka, Yoshimitsu Miki
  • Patent number: 12351272
    Abstract: A bracket apparatus for mounting a derailleur to a frame of a human-powered vehicle comprises a bracket body and one of a restriction member and a restriction opening. The bracket body includes a frame attachment portion configured to be attached to the frame of the human-powered vehicle and a derailleur attachment portion to which the derailleur is to be attached. The restriction member is configured to be at least partly provided in the restriction opening to restrict a rotation of the bracket body relative to the frame of the human-powered vehicle in a bracket mounting state where the bracket apparatus is mounted to the frame of the human-powered vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Fujita, Atsuhiro Emura, Shota Suyama, Yusuke Oda
  • Publication number: 20250220732
    Abstract: A human-powered vehicle component comprises first wireless communicator circuitry and first electronic controller circuitry. The first wireless communicator circuitry is configured to wirelessly receive a pairing trigger signal generated in response to a user trigger input of a trigger input device. The trigger input device includes a display. The first electronic controller circuitry is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component to enter a first pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Hiroshi MATSUDA, Tomohiro TAKIMOTO, Akihiro NOZAKI
  • Publication number: 20250206413
    Abstract: A bicycle motor unit includes an electric motor and a transmitting structure. The electric motor is configured to generate a driving force. The transmitting structure is coupled to the electric motor to transmit the driving force from the electric motor to an actuated device of a bicycle. The transmitting structure includes a first rotatable member, a second rotatable member, and a resisting structure. The first rotatable member is rotatable about a rotational axis. The second rotatable member is rotatable relative to the first rotatable member about the rotational axis. The resisting structure is at least partially provided between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member so as to resist relative rotation between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi FUJII, Shota SUYAMA, Takeshi UEDA, Atsuhiro EMURA, Mitsuo HASHIMOTO, Ken KAMIISHI
  • Publication number: 20250206403
    Abstract: An electric device of a human-powered vehicle comprises first wireless communicator circuitry and electronic controller circuitry. The first wireless communicator circuitry is configured to wirelessly communicate with second wireless communicator circuitry of a second electric device. The electronic controller circuitry is electrically connected to the first wireless communicator circuitry. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to obtain information relating to a positional relationship between the first wireless communicator circuitry and the second wireless communicator circuitry so as to generate at least one control signal based on the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kentaro TANAKA, Noor Ashyikkin BINTI MOHD NOOR, Toyoto SHIRAI, Satoshi SHAHANA, Yuki SAKAGAWA, Nobukatsu HARA
  • Patent number: 12336598
    Abstract: A shoe sole includes a first sole layer, a second sole layer and a third sole layer. The first sole layer includes a first region, a second region and a cleat engagement part. The second sole layer at least partly overlaps the first sole layer. The second sole layer is disposed between the first and third sole layers. The second region s more flexible than the first region. The second sole layer is more flexible than the first region. The third sole layer is less rigid than the first region. The second region includes at least one elongated through opening of located laterally between the cleat engagement part and at least one of the side edges of the first sole layer. The third sole layer includes at least one opening aligned with the at least one elongated through opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kadunori Iuchi, Toshiaki Aoki, Junichi Kikuta
  • Patent number: 12337932
    Abstract: A motorized component of a human-powered vehicle includes an electric actuator and controller circuitry configured to control the electric actuator. At least one of the electric actuator and the controller circuitry is configured to be electrically connected via an electric cable to a remotely located power source configured to supply electricity to an assist drive unit configured to assist pedaling. The motorized component is other than a rear derailleur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yuki Sakagawa, Toyoto Shirai, Satoshi Shahana, Hitoshi Takayama, Noor Ashyikkin Binti Mohd Noor
  • Patent number: 12337919
    Abstract: A human-powered vehicle control device is configured to automatically control a suspension and an adjustable seatpost to a suitable state. The human-powered vehicle control device includes an electronic controller configured to control at least one of the suspension and the adjustable seatpost mounted to the human-powered vehicle upon detection of an inclined state of the human-powered vehicle based on a change in pressure of at least one tire of the human-powered vehicle. The pressure of the at least one tire is detected by a pressure detector configured to detect pressure of the at least one tire of the human-powered vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Koji Yuasa, Satoshi Idogaki, Tadaharu Kurotobi
  • Patent number: 12330745
    Abstract: A communication system includes a first communication device, a second communication device and a third communication device. The first communication device is configured to be connected to an operating device mounted on a human-powered vehicle. The second communication device is configured to be connected to a transmission device of the human-powered vehicle. The third communication device is configured to be connected to a component that is mounted on the human-powered vehicle and that differs from the operating device and the transmission device. The second communication device is configured to receive first information that is sent from the first communication device in response to operation of the operating device. The third communication device of the component is configured to receive second information that includes at least some of the first information sent from the second communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Fujii, Yoshiyuki Kasai, Akihiro Nozaki, Tomohiro Takimoto
  • Patent number: 12330733
    Abstract: A human-powered vehicle control device includes a controller that is configured to control a motor assisting in propulsion of a human-powered vehicle. The controller is configured to control the motor in a first control state in a case where a first parameter increases. The first parameter includes at least one of rotational speed of a crank of the human-powered vehicle, power of human driving force input to the human-powered vehicle, acceleration of the human-powered vehicle, jerk of the human-powered vehicle, and inclination angle of the human-powered vehicle. The controller is configured to control the motor in a second control state that differs from the first control state in a case where the first parameter decreases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Satoshi Shahana
  • Patent number: 12330746
    Abstract: A human-powered vehicle control device includes an electronic controller configured to control a human-powered vehicle component in accordance with a travel resistance. The human-powered vehicle component is included in a human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to control the human-powered vehicle component in accordance with a first value and a second value. The first value is related to the travel resistance obtained using a first sensor. The second value is related to the travel resistance obtained using a second sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Tsuchizawa
  • Patent number: 12330735
    Abstract: A control device for a human-powered vehicle comprises an electronic controller configured to obtain driving-environment information relating to driving environment of the human-powered vehicle. The driving-environment information includes at least one of traffic information relating to traffic and road object information relating to road objects. The electronic controller is configured to control an electric component based on the driving-environment information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Toyoto Shirai, Nobukatsu Hara, Yuki Sakagawa, Satoshi Shahana, Noor Ashyikkin Binti Mohd Noor
  • Patent number: 12320660
    Abstract: An information processing device includes an input device and an artificial intelligence processing unit including a processor. The input device is configured to input first information related to at least one of a state of a human-powered vehicle, a rider of the human-powered vehicle, and an environment of the human-powered vehicle. The artificial intelligence processing unit is configured to generate second information related to a recommended travel condition of the human-powered vehicle in accordance with the first information received from the input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi Komemushi, Kazuhiro Takeda
  • Patent number: 12319383
    Abstract: A pedal assembly is provided for a human powered vehicle. The pedal assembly includes a pedal axle and a pedal body. The pedal axle has a rotational center axis defining an axial direction. The pedal body has a first shoe-disposing surface and a second shoe-disposing surface opposite to the first shoe-disposing surface. Both of the first shoe-disposing surface and the second shoe-disposing surface are configured so that a plurality of pedal components different from each other are selectively attachable to each of the first shoe-disposing surface and the second shoe-disposing surface. The plurality of pedal components includes at least a cleat coupling unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Hayato Shimazu, Zheng Chuan Tan, Yoong Chern Chai, Mohamad Zaki Bin Md Salleh, Kashfi Muhammad Khaizuran
  • Publication number: 20250171108
    Abstract: A derailleur includes a base member, a movable member, a linkage, an electrical actuator, a capacitor, and a saver member. The movable member is configured to be movable relative to the base member in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction. The linkage is configured to movably connect the movable member to the base member. The electrical actuator is configured to operatively move the movable member relative to the base member. The electrical actuator is configured to receive electricity from a generator mounted to a hub assembly to generate electricity using a rotation of a wheel. The capacitor is directly mounted to the derailleur, the capacitor being electrically connected to the electrical actuator. The saver member is pivotally coupled to at least one of the base member, the movable member, the linkage, and the electrical actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicants: SHIMANO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: SHIUN KHEONG KOK, DONAVAN JUN HAN CHAN, Yu GOTO, Takeshi UEDA
  • Publication number: 20250162681
    Abstract: An operating device comprises a base structure, a circuit board, a first operating member, a second operating member, a third operating member, a first electric switch, a second electric switch, and a third electric switch. The circuit board includes a first surface and a second surface provided on a reverse side of the first surface. The first electric switch is configured to be activated in response to a movement of the first operating member. The second electric switch is configured to be activated in response to a movement of the second operating member. The third electric switch is configured to be activated in response to a movement of the third operating member. The first electric switch, the second electric switch, and the third electric switch are provided on the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kentaro KOSAKA, Shuhei TAHARA, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Masaki DEGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20250153799
    Abstract: An operating device includes a base and an operating member. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base about a pivot axis. The base includes a base body and a cover. The cover includes a cover body and a buffering part. The cover body includes an upper outer surface, a first lateral outer surface, a second lateral outer surface, a first shoulder, and a second shoulder. The first shoulder is provided between the upper outer surface and the first lateral outer surface. The second shoulder is provided between the upper outer surface and the second lateral outer surface. The buffering part is in contact with the base body when the cover is deformed by force applied from a user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Hayata MIZUTANI, Takuma SAKAI, Shun KAKEHASHI, Yuichiro HIDAKA, Hiroshi MATSUMOTO
  • Patent number: 12291303
    Abstract: A control device is provided for controlling an adjusting device of a human-powered vehicle. The adjusting device adjusts a front initial sag amount of a front suspension of the human-powered vehicle in a state in where a rider is riding the human-powered vehicle and a rear initial sag amount of a rear suspension of the human-powered vehicle in a state where the rider is riding the human-powered vehicle. The control device comprises an electronic controller configured to output a front control signal that adjusts the front initial sag amount of the front suspension of the human-powered vehicle, and output a rear control signal that adjusts the rear initial sag amount of the rear suspension of the human-powered vehicle to the adjusting device based on traveling information related to traveling of the human-powered vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Nobukatsu Hara, Toyoto Shirai, Yuta Mizutani