TW202227282A - Component assembly for human-powered vehicle - Google Patents

A component assembly for a human-powered vehicle, the component assembly basically includes a member and a wire rod. The member includes a wall that has a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an opening. The wire rod passes through the opening in the wall of the member. The wire rod includes a first portion located on the first surface side of the wall and a second portion located on the second surface side of the wall. The first portion includes an abutment portion that contacts the first surface adjacent the opening in the wall to suppress axial movement of the first portion of the wire rod through the opening in the wall with respect to an axial direction with respect to a center axis of the opening in the wall.

用於人力車輛之組件總成Component assembly for human-powered vehicles

本發明一般而言係關於一種用於一人力車輛之組件總成。The present invention generally relates to a component assembly for a human-powered vehicle.

人力車輛具備各種組件。此等組件中之某些組件具有一構件及一線棒，其中該線棒通過該構件之一壁中之一開口。此一組件之一項實例係一輪轂發電機，其具有其中該構件係一外殼且該線棒係一電纜之一電組件。Human-powered vehicles have various components. Some of these assemblies have a member and a wire rod, wherein the wire rod passes through an opening in a wall of the member. An example of such an assembly is a hub generator having an electrical assembly in which the member is a housing and the bar is a cable.

一般而言，本發明針對於用於一人力車輛之一組件總成之各種特徵。如本文中所使用，術語「人力車輛」係指可藉由至少人驅動力來驅動之一車輛，但不包含僅使用除人力外之一驅動動力之一車輛。特定而言，唯獨使用一內燃機引擎作為一驅動動力之一車輛不包含在人力車輛內。人力車輛通常被認為是有時不需要在一公共道路上駕駛之一駕照的一緊湊之輕型車輛。人力車輛上之車輪之數目不受限制。舉例而言，人力車輛包含一獨輪腳踏車及具有三個或更多個車輪之一車輛。舉例而言，人力車輛包含各種類型之腳踏車，諸如，一登山腳踏車、一公路腳踏車、一城市腳踏車、一載貨腳踏車及一臥式腳踏車，以及一電助力腳踏車(E-腳踏車)。In general, the present invention is directed to various features of a component assembly for a human-powered vehicle. As used herein, the term "human-powered vehicle" refers to a vehicle that can be driven by at least a human driving force, but does not include a vehicle that uses only a driving force other than human power. Specifically, vehicles that exclusively use an internal combustion engine as a driving force are not included in human-powered vehicles. A human-powered vehicle is generally considered a compact light vehicle that sometimes does not require a driver's license to drive on a public road. There is no limit to the number of wheels on a manned vehicle. For example, human-powered vehicles include a unicycle and a vehicle having three or more wheels. For example, human-powered vehicles include various types of bicycles, such as a mountain bike, a road bike, a city bike, a cargo bike, and a recumbent bike, as well as an electric assisted bike (E-bike).

鑒於當前已知先進技術且根據本發明之一第一態樣，提供一種用於人力車輛之組件總成，該組件總成包括一構件及一線棒。該構件包含一壁，該壁具有一第一表面、與該第一表面相對之一第二表面及一開口。該線棒通過該構件之該壁中之該開口。該線棒包含位於該壁之第一表面側上之一第一部分及位於該壁之第二表面側上之一第二部分。該第一部分包含一鄰接部分，該鄰接部分毗鄰該壁中之該開口接觸該第一表面，以抑制該線棒之該第一部分相對於關於該壁中之該開口之一中心軸線之一軸向方向穿過該壁中之該開口的軸向移動。In view of the currently known advanced technology and according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an assembly for a human-powered vehicle, the assembly including a member and a wire rod. The member includes a wall having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and an opening. The wire rod passes through the opening in the wall of the member. The wire rod includes a first portion on a first surface side of the wall and a second portion on a second surface side of the wall. The first portion includes an abutment portion that contacts the first surface adjacent the opening in the wall to restrain the first portion of the wire rod relative to an axial direction about a central axis of the opening in the wall Axial movement in the direction through the opening in the wall.

在根據第一態樣之組件總成之情況下，該線棒相對於該構件之移動沿至少其中該鄰接部分試圖通過該壁中之該開口之一方向被限制。In the case of the assembly according to the first aspect, movement of the bar relative to the member is limited in at least one of the directions in which the abutting portion attempts to pass through the opening in the wall.

根據本發明之一第二態樣，根據第一態樣之組件總成經構形使得該鄰接部分係該線棒之一經變形部分。According to a second aspect of the present invention, the assembly according to the first aspect is configured such that the abutting portion is a deformed portion of the wire rod.

在根據第二態樣之組件總成之情況下，該鄰接部分係廉價地且容易地形成而無須任何額外部件。In the case of the assembly according to the second aspect, the abutment is inexpensively and easily formed without any additional parts.

根據本發明之一第三態樣，根據第二態樣之組件總成經構形使得該鄰接部分包含一線圈形狀。According to a third aspect of the present invention, the component assembly according to the second aspect is configured such that the abutting portion includes a coil shape.

在根據第三態樣之組件總成之情況下，該鄰接部分之該線圈形狀可靠地防止該鄰接部分通過該構件之該壁中之該開口。該線圈形狀可利用該線棒容易地形成。In the case of the assembly according to the third aspect, the coil shape of the abutment portion reliably prevents the abutment portion from passing through the opening in the wall of the member. The coil shape can be easily formed using the wire rod.

根據本發明之一第四態樣，根據第二態樣之組件總成經構形使得該鄰接部分包含至少一個曲柄形狀。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the component assembly according to the second aspect is configured such that the abutting portion includes at least one crank shape.

在根據第四態樣之組件總成之情況下，該鄰接部分可隨該線棒容易地形成。In the case of the assembly according to the fourth aspect, the abutment portion can be easily formed with the bar.

根據本發明之一第五態樣，根據第一態樣至第四態樣中任一態樣之組件總成進一步包括將該鄰接部分耦接至該壁之該第一表面之一固定材料。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the component assembly according to any one of the first to fourth aspects further includes a securing material that couples the abutting portion to the first surface of the wall.

在根據第五態樣之組件總成之情況下，能可靠地防止該鄰接部分相對於該壁之該第一表面移動。In the case of the component assembly according to the fifth aspect, the movement of the abutting portion relative to the first surface of the wall can be reliably prevented.

根據本發明之一第六態樣，根據第五態樣之組件總成經構形使得該固定材料包含至少部分地密封該壁中之該開口之一密封材料。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the component assembly according to the fifth aspect is configured such that the securing material comprises a sealing material that at least partially seals the opening in the wall.

在根據第六態樣之組件總成之情況下，該固定材料可用於至少部分地密封該壁中之該開口以及將該鄰接部分固定至該壁之該第一表面。In the case of the assembly according to the sixth aspect, the securing material may be used to at least partially seal the opening in the wall and secure the abutment portion to the first surface of the wall.

根據本發明之一第七態樣，根據第五態樣或第六態樣之組件總成經構形使得該固定材料包含至少部分地覆蓋該壁之該第一表面及該鄰接部分之一樹脂材料。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the component assembly according to the fifth or sixth aspect is configured such that the securing material comprises a resin at least partially covering the first surface of the wall and the adjoining portion Material.

在根據第七態樣之組件總成之情況下，該固定材料可以一流體狀態施覆以可靠地覆蓋該壁之該第一表面且環繞該鄰接部分，並然後經硬化成一固體狀態以將該鄰接部分固定至該壁之該第一表面。該樹脂材料使得該線棒更牢固地緊固至該壁。In the case of the assembly according to the seventh aspect, the fixing material may be applied in a fluid state to reliably cover the first surface of the wall and surrounding the abutting portion, and then hardened into a solid state to provide the The abutment portion is fixed to the first surface of the wall. The resin material makes the wire rod more securely fastened to the wall.

根據本發明之一第八態樣，根據第五態樣至第七態樣中任一態樣之組件總成經構形使得該第一表面具有經構形以環繞該開口之一邊界部分，且該固定材料係安置在該邊界部分中。According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the component assembly according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects is configured such that the first surface has a boundary portion configured to surround the opening, And the fixing material is placed in the boundary portion.

在根據第八態樣之組件總成之情況下，該固定材料可更牢固地固定至該構件之該壁。In the case of the assembly according to the eighth aspect, the fixing material can be more firmly fixed to the wall of the member.

根據本發明之一第九態樣，根據第一態樣至第八態樣中任一態樣之組件總成經構形使得該線棒之該第二部分包含一絕緣外殼體。According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the assembly of any one of the first to eighth aspects is configured such that the second portion of the wire bar includes an insulating outer casing.

在根據第九態樣之組件總成之情況下，該線棒可被保護且用作一電纜。In the case of the assembly according to the ninth aspect, the bar can be protected and used as a cable.

根據本發明之一第十態樣，提供一種輪轂總成，其包括根據第一態樣至第九態樣中任一態樣之組件總成，且進一步包括一輪轂輪軸及一輪轂主體。該輪轂主體以可旋轉方式安裝於該輪轂輪軸上以圍繞該輪轂總成之一旋轉中心軸線。該構件係以不可旋轉方式耦接至該輪轂輪軸。According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wheel hub assembly, which includes the component assembly according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, and further includes a hub axle and a hub body. The hub body is rotatably mounted on the hub axle to about a central axis of rotation of the hub assembly. The member is non-rotatably coupled to the hub axle.

在根據第十態樣之輪轂總成之情況下，該組件總成可設置至該人力車輛之一輪轂。In the case of the hub assembly according to the tenth aspect, the component assembly may be provided to a hub of the human-powered vehicle.

根據本發明之一第十一態樣，根據第十態樣之輪轂總成進一步包括一電組件，該電組件包含一外殼，該外殼包含具有帶有該開口之該壁之該構件，且該線棒係具有電連接至該電組件之一第一端之一電纜。According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the hub assembly according to the tenth aspect further includes an electrical component including a housing including the member having the wall with the opening, and the The bar has a cable electrically connected to a first end of the electrical assembly.

在根據第十一態樣之輪轂總成之情況下，使用一外殼來更可靠地保護該電組件之部件係可能的。In the case of the hub assembly according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to use a housing to more reliably protect the components of the electrical assembly.

根據本發明之一第十二態樣，根據第十一態樣之輪轂總成經構形使得該電組件包含一電路板，且該電纜之該第一端係電連接至該電路板。According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the hub assembly according to the eleventh aspect is configured such that the electrical component includes a circuit board, and the first end of the cable is electrically connected to the circuit board.

在根據第十二態樣之輪轂總成之情況下，可透過該電纜自該電路板遠端地接收來自該組件總成之各種資訊。With the hub assembly according to the twelfth aspect, various information from the component assembly can be received remotely from the circuit board through the cable.

根據本發明之一第十三態樣，根據第十態樣至第十二態樣中任一態樣之輪轂總成進一步包括一鏈輪支撐結構，該鏈輪支撐結構圍繞該旋轉中心軸線以可旋轉方式安置以在圍繞該旋轉中心軸線沿一驅動旋轉方向旋轉之同時將一驅動力傳輸至該輪轂主體。According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the wheel hub assembly according to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects further includes a sprocket support structure around the rotation center axis to is rotatably positioned to transmit a driving force to the hub body while rotating in a driving rotational direction about the rotational center axis.

在根據第十三態樣之輪轂總成之情況下，該鏈輪支撐結構充當自由輪以允許該鏈輪支撐結構在惰轉期間停止旋轉。In the case of the hub assembly according to the thirteenth aspect, the sprocket support structure acts as a freewheel to allow the sprocket support structure to stop rotating during idling.

而且，依據聯合附圖做出之揭示所揭示輪轂總成之較佳實施例之下述詳細說明，熟習此項技術者將明瞭所揭示組件總成之其他目的、特徵、態樣及優點。Furthermore, other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the disclosed assembly will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the disclosed hub assembly taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

現在將參考圖式解釋選定實施例。熟習人力車輛領域(例如，腳踏車領域)之技術者依據本發明將明瞭，提供對實施例之以下說明僅出於圖解而非出於限制本發明之目的，本發明由隨附申請專利範圍及其等效內容來界定。Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the drawings. As will be apparent to those skilled in the field of human-powered vehicles (eg, bicycles) in light of the present invention, the following description of the embodiments is provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention, which is defined by the appended claims and its scope. equivalent content.

最初參考圖1，將一輪轂總成10設置至一人力車輛V。換言之，人力車輛V (亦即，一腳踏車)圖解說明為配備有根據一所圖解說明實施例之輪轂總成10。此處，在所圖解說明實施例中，輪轂總成10係一腳踏車輪轂。更具體而言，輪轂總成10係一腳踏車後輪轂。而且，此處，在所圖解說明實施例中，輪轂總成10係用於將電力提供至人力車輛V之一或多個組件之一輪轂發電機。然而，輪轂總成10不限於一輪轂發電機。特定而言，可設置不產生電力之輪轂總成10之某些態樣。而且，雖然輪轂總成10係圖解說明為一後輪轂，但輪轂總成10之某些態樣可設置至一前輪轂。因此，輪轂總成10不限於一後輪轂。Referring initially to FIG. 1 , a wheel hub assembly 10 is provided to a man-powered vehicle V. FIG. In other words, human-powered vehicle V (ie, a bicycle) is illustrated as being equipped with a wheel hub assembly 10 according to an illustrated embodiment. Here, in the illustrated embodiment, the hub assembly 10 is a bicycle wheel hub. More specifically, the wheel hub assembly 10 series is a bicycle rear wheel hub. Also, here, in the illustrated embodiment, the hub assembly 10 is used to provide electrical power to a hub generator of one or more components of the human-powered vehicle V. However, the hub assembly 10 is not limited to a hub generator. In particular, certain aspects of the hub assembly 10 that do not generate electricity may be provided. Also, although the hub assembly 10 is illustrated as a rear hub, some aspects of the hub assembly 10 may be provided to a front hub. Therefore, the hub assembly 10 is not limited to a rear hub.

此處，人力車輛V係一電助力腳踏車(E-腳踏車)。另一選擇係，人力車輛V可係一公路腳踏車、一城市腳踏車、一載貨腳踏車及一臥式腳踏車，或者另一類型之越野腳踏車，諸如一公路越野腳踏車。如圖1中所見，人力車輛V包含由一後車輪RW及一前車輪FW支撐之一車輛主體VB。車輛主體VB基本上包含一前車架主體FB及一後車架主體RB (一擺臂)。車輛主體VB亦具備一車把H及用於使前車輪FW轉向之一前車叉FF。後車架主體RB以可擺動方式安裝至前車架主體FB之一後區段，使得後車架主體RB可相對於前車架主體FB樞轉。後車輪RW安裝至後車架主體RB之一後端。一後減震器RS操作地安置於前車架主體FB與後車架主體RB之間。後減震器RS設置於前車架主體FB與後車架主體RB之間以控制後車架主體RB相對於前車架主體FB之移動。亦即，後減震器RS吸收自後車輪RW傳輸之震動。後車輪RW以可旋轉方式安裝至後車架主體RB。前車輪FW經由前車叉FF安裝至前車架主體FB。亦即，前車輪FW安裝至前車叉FF之一下部端。一高度可調整座桿ASP以一習用方式安裝至前車架主體FB之一座管且以任何適合方式支撐一腳踏車座或鞍座S。前車叉FF樞轉地安裝至前車架主體FB之一頭管。車把H安裝至前車叉FF之一轉向柱或一轉向管之一上部端。前車叉FF吸收自前車輪FW傳輸之震動。較佳地，後減震器RS及前車叉FF係電可調整懸架。舉例而言，後減震器RS及前車叉FF之剛度及/或行程長度可被調整。Here, the human-powered vehicle V is an electric bicycle (E-bicycle). Alternatively, the human-powered vehicle V may be a road bike, a city bike, a cargo bike and a recumbent bike, or another type of off-road bike, such as a road bike. As seen in FIG. 1, the human-powered vehicle V includes a vehicle body VB supported by a rear wheel RW and a front wheel FW. The vehicle body VB basically includes a front frame body FB and a rear frame body RB (a swing arm). The vehicle body VB also has a handlebar H and a front fork FF for steering the front wheel FW. The rear frame body RB is swingably mounted to a rear section of the front frame body FB so that the rear frame body RB can pivot relative to the front frame body FB. The rear wheel RW is mounted to one rear end of the rear frame body RB. A rear shock absorber RS is operatively positioned between the front frame body FB and the rear frame body RB. The rear shock absorber RS is disposed between the front frame body FB and the rear frame body RB to control the movement of the rear frame body RB relative to the front frame body FB. That is, the rear shock absorber RS absorbs the shock transmitted from the rear wheel RW. The rear wheel RW is rotatably mounted to the rear frame body RB. The front wheel FW is attached to the front frame body FB via the front fork FF. That is, the front wheel FW is mounted to a lower end of the front fork FF. A height adjustable seatpost ASP is mounted in a conventional manner to a seat tube of the front frame body FB and supports a bicycle seat or saddle S in any suitable manner. The front fork FF is pivotally mounted to a head tube of the front frame body FB. The handlebar H is mounted to an upper end of a steering column or a steering tube of the front fork FF. The front fork FF absorbs the vibration transmitted from the front wheel FW. Preferably, the rear shock absorber RS and the front fork FF are electrically adjustable suspensions. For example, the stiffness and/or stroke length of the rear shock absorber RS and front fork FF can be adjusted.

人力車輛V進一步包含一驅動系DT及操作地耦接至驅動系DT之一電驅動單元DU。此處，舉例而言，驅動系DT係包含一曲柄C、一前鏈輪FS、複數個後鏈輪CS及一鏈條CN之一鏈條驅動類型。曲柄C包含一曲柄輪軸CA1及一對曲柄臂CA2。曲柄輪軸CA1經由電驅動單元DU以可旋轉方式支撐至前車架主體FB。曲柄臂CA2設置於曲柄輪軸CA1之相對端上。一踏板PD以可旋轉方式耦接至曲柄臂CA2中之每一者之遠端。驅動系DT可選自任一類型，且可係一皮帶驅動類型或一軸件驅動類型。The human-powered vehicle V further includes a drive train DT and an electric drive unit DU operatively coupled to the drive train DT. Here, for example, the drive train DT is a chain drive type that includes a crank C, a front sprocket FS, a plurality of rear sprockets CS, and a chain CN. The crank C includes a crank axle CA1 and a pair of crank arms CA2. The crank axle CA1 is rotatably supported to the front frame body FB via the electric drive unit DU. The crank arm CA2 is disposed on the opposite end of the crank axle CA1. A pedal PD is rotatably coupled to the distal end of each of the crank arms CA2. The drive train DT may be selected from either type, and may be a belt-driven type or a shaft-driven type.

電驅動單元DU具有將一驅動輔助力提供至前鏈輪FS之一電動馬達。電驅動單元DU可經致動而以一習用方式輔助人力車輛V之推進。電驅動單元DU係例如根據施加至踏板PD之一人為驅動力來致動。電驅動單元DU係藉由自安裝於人力車輛V之一下管上之一主要電池組BP供應之電力來致動。主要電池組BP可將電力提供至其他車輛組件，諸如後變速器RD、高度可調整座桿ASP、後減震器RS、前車叉FF及使用電力之任何其他車輛組件。The electric drive unit DU has an electric motor that supplies a drive assist force to the front sprocket FS. The electric drive unit DU can be actuated to assist the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle V in a conventional manner. The electric drive unit DU is actuated, for example, according to an artificial driving force applied to the pedal PD. The electric drive unit DU is actuated by electric power supplied from a main battery pack BP mounted on a down tube of the human-powered vehicle V. The main battery pack BP may provide power to other vehicle components such as the rear derailleur RD, height adjustable seatpost ASP, rear shock absorber RS, front fork FF and any other vehicle components that use electricity.

人力車輛V進一步包含一腳踏車電腦SC。此處，腳踏車電腦SC安裝至前車架主體FB。另一選擇係，腳踏車電腦SC可設置於車把H上。腳踏車電腦SC將人力車輛V之各種行進及/或操作狀況通知給騎乘者。腳踏車電腦SC亦可包含用於自動控制一或多個車輛組件之各種控制程式。舉例而言，腳踏車電腦SC可具備用於基於人力車輛V之一或多個行進及/或操作狀況改變後變速器RD之檔位之一自動換檔程式。The human-powered vehicle V further includes a bicycle computer SC. Here, the bicycle computer SC is attached to the front frame body FB. Alternatively, the bicycle computer SC can be installed on the handlebar H. The bicycle computer SC notifies the rider of various travel and/or operating conditions of the human-powered vehicle V. The cycle computer SC may also contain various control programs for automatically controlling one or more vehicle components. For example, the bicycle computer SC may be provided with an automatic shift program for changing the gear of the rear derailleur RD based on one or more travel and/or operating conditions of the human-powered vehicle V.

此處，人力車輛V進一步包含附接至後車架主體RB以使鏈條CN在後鏈輪CS之間換檔之一後變速器RD。後變速器RD係一種類型之換檔裝置。此處，後變速器RD係一電變速器(亦即，一電換檔裝置或一電傳輸裝置)。此處，後變速器RD設置於後車架主體RB之後側上在輪轂總成10附近。後變速器RD可在人力車輛V之一騎乘者手動地操作一換檔操作裝置或換檔器SL時操作。後變速器RD可亦基於人力車輛V之行進狀況及/或操作狀況而自動操作。人力車輛V可進一步包含複數個電子組件。該等電子組件中之某些或全部可被供應以由輪轂總成10在一電力產生狀態期間產生之電力，如本文中所論述。Here, the human-powered vehicle V further includes a rear derailleur RD attached to the rear frame body RB for shifting the chain CN between the rear sprockets CS. The rear derailleur RD is one type of shifting device. Here, the rear derailleur RD is an electric transmission (ie, an electric shifting device or an electric transmission device). Here, the rear derailleur RD is provided on the rear side of the rear frame body RB in the vicinity of the hub assembly 10 . The rear derailleur RD is operable when a rider of the human-powered vehicle V manually operates a shift operating device or shifter SL. The rear derailleur RD may also operate automatically based on the traveling and/or operating conditions of the human-powered vehicle V. The human-powered vehicle V may further include a plurality of electronic components. Some or all of these electronic components may be supplied with electrical power produced by the hub assembly 10 during a power producing state, as discussed herein.

現在將特定參考圖2至圖8闡述輪轂總成10之結構。輪轂總成包括一輪轂輪軸12及一輪轂主體14。輪轂輪軸12經構形而以不可旋轉方式附接至車輛主體VB。在此實施例中，輪轂輪軸12經構形而以不可旋轉方式附接至後車架主體RB。輪轂主體14以可旋轉方式安裝於輪轂輪軸12上以圍繞輪轂總成10之一旋轉中心軸線A1旋轉。輪轂輪軸12具有與旋轉中心軸線A1共軸之一中心軸線。輪轂主體14係圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1以可旋轉方式安置。換言之，輪轂主體14係圍繞輪轂輪軸12以可旋轉方式安裝。The structure of the hub assembly 10 will now be described with specific reference to FIGS. 2-8 . The hub assembly includes a hub axle 12 and a hub body 14 . The hub axle 12 is configured to be non-rotatably attached to the vehicle body VB. In this embodiment, the hub axle 12 is configured to be non-rotatably attached to the rear frame body RB. The hub body 14 is rotatably mounted on the hub axle 12 to rotate about a central axis of rotation A1 of the hub assembly 10 . The hub axle 12 has a central axis coaxial with the rotational central axis A1. The hub body 14 is rotatably disposed about the rotation center axis A1. In other words, the hub body 14 is rotatably mounted about the hub axle 12 .

如圖5至圖7中所見，輪轂輪軸12係由一適合材料(諸如一金屬材料)製成之一剛性構件。輪轂輪軸12具有一第一軸向端12a及一第二軸向端12b。此處，輪轂輪軸12係一管狀構件。因此，輪轂輪軸12具有在第一軸向端12a與第二軸向端12b之間延伸之一軸向鏜孔12c。輪轂輪軸12可係一單件式構件或由數個件製成。此處，輪轂輪軸12具備一第一端件或端帽16及一第二端件或端帽18。第一端帽16安裝至輪轂輪軸12之第一軸向端12a (圖2至圖8中，左側)，且第二端帽18安裝至輪轂輪軸12之第二軸向端12b (圖2至圖8中，右側)。舉例而言，第一端帽16旋緊於輪轂輪軸12之第一軸向端12a上，且第二端帽18藉由一固定螺栓20而緊固至輪轂輪軸12之第二軸向端12b，該固定螺栓旋緊至輪轂輪軸12之軸向鏜孔12c中。以此方式，第一端帽16及固定螺栓20接納於後車架主體RB之安裝開口中，如圖2中所見。旋轉限制部件18a嚙合後車架主體RB，使得輪轂輪軸12相對於後車架主體RB之旋轉被限制。As seen in Figures 5-7, the hub axle 12 is a rigid member made of a suitable material, such as a metallic material. The hub axle 12 has a first axial end 12a and a second axial end 12b. Here, the hub axle 12 is a tubular member. Accordingly, the hub axle 12 has an axial bore 12c extending between the first axial end 12a and the second axial end 12b. The hub axle 12 may be a one-piece member or be made from several pieces. Here, the hub axle 12 has a first end piece or end cap 16 and a second end piece or end cap 18 . The first end cap 16 is mounted to the first axial end 12a (left side in FIGS. 2 to 8 ) of the hub axle 12 , and the second end cap 18 is mounted to the second axial end 12b of the hub axle 12 ( FIGS. 2 to 8 ) Figure 8, right). For example, the first end cap 16 is fastened to the first axial end 12a of the hub axle 12, and the second end cap 18 is fastened to the second axial end 12b of the hub axle 12 by a fixing bolt 20 , the fixing bolt is screwed into the axial bore 12c of the hub axle 12 . In this manner, the first end cap 16 and the fixing bolt 20 are received in the mounting opening of the rear frame body RB, as seen in FIG. 2 . The rotation restricting member 18a engages the rear frame main body RB so that the rotation of the hub axle 12 relative to the rear frame main body RB is restricted.

此處，如圖2及圖5中所見，輪轂總成10進一步包括用於將輪轂總成10之輪轂輪軸12緊固至後車架主體RB之 一車輪保持機構22。車輪保持機構22基本上包含一軸件或串桿22a、一凸輪主體22b、一凸輪槓桿22c及一調整螺母22d。凸輪槓桿22c經由凸輪主體22b附接至串桿22a之一端，而調整螺母22d旋緊於串桿22a之另一端上。凸輪槓桿22c附接至凸輪主體22b。凸輪主體22b耦接於串桿22a與凸輪槓桿22c之間以使串桿22a相對於凸輪主體22b移動。因此，凸輪槓桿22c經操作以使串桿22a相對於凸輪主體22b沿旋轉中心軸線A1之軸向方向移動以便改變凸輪主體22b與調整螺母22d之間的距離。較佳地，一壓縮彈簧設置於串桿22a之各端處。另一選擇係，視需要及/或期望，輪轂輪軸12可利用其他附接結構以不可旋轉方式附接至後車架主體RB。 Here, as seen in Figures 2 and 5, the hub assembly 10 further includes a wheel retaining mechanism 22 for securing the hub axle 12 of the hub assembly 10 to the rear frame body RB. The wheel holding mechanism 22 basically includes a shaft member or string rod 22a, a cam body 22b, a cam lever 22c and an adjusting nut 22d. The cam lever 22c is attached to one end of the string rod 22a via the cam body 22b, and the adjusting nut 22d is screwed on the other end of the string rod 22a. The cam lever 22c is attached to the cam body 22b. The cam body 22b is coupled between the string rod 22a and the cam lever 22c to move the string rod 22a relative to the cam body 22b. Therefore, the cam lever 22c is operated to move the string rod 22a relative to the cam body 22b in the axial direction of the rotation center axis A1 so as to change the distance between the cam body 22b and the adjusting nut 22d. Preferably, a compression spring is provided at each end of the string rod 22a. Alternatively, if needed and/or desired, the hub axle 12 may be non-rotatably attached to the rear frame body RB using other attachment structures.

如圖1、圖3及圖4中所指示，輪轂主體14圍繞輪轂輪軸12以可旋轉方式安裝以沿一驅動旋轉方向D1旋轉。驅動旋轉方向D1對應於後車輪RW之一前向驅動方向。輪轂主體14經構形而以一習用方式支撐後車輪RW。更具體而言，在所圖解說明實施例中，輪轂主體14包含一第一外凸緣14a及一第二外凸緣14b。第一外凸緣14a及第二外凸緣14b相對於旋轉中心軸線A1自輪轂主體14之一周邊表面徑向向外延伸。第一外凸緣14a及第二外凸緣14b經構形以接納用於將後車輪RW之一輪圈(圖1)附接至輪轂主體14之複數個輻條(圖1)。以此方式，輪轂主體14與後車輪RW經耦接以共同旋轉。As indicated in FIGS. 1 , 3 and 4 , the hub body 14 is rotatably mounted about the hub axle 12 for rotation in a drive rotational direction D1 . The driving rotation direction D1 corresponds to the forward driving direction of one of the rear wheels RW. The hub body 14 is configured to support the rear wheel RW in a conventional manner. More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the hub body 14 includes a first outer flange 14a and a second outer flange 14b. The first outer flange 14a and the second outer flange 14b extend radially outward from a peripheral surface of the hub main body 14 with respect to the rotation center axis A1. The first outer flange 14a and the second outer flange 14b are configured to receive a plurality of spokes ( FIG. 1 ) for attaching a rim ( FIG. 1 ) of the rear wheel RW to the hub body 14 . In this manner, the hub body 14 is coupled for common rotation with the rear wheel RW.

如圖5及圖6中所見，輪轂總成10進一步包括一第一輪轂主體軸承24。第一輪轂主體軸承24以可旋轉方式支撐輪轂主體14。較佳地，輪轂總成10進一步包括以可旋轉方式支撐輪轂主體14之一端之一第二輪轂主體軸承26。第一輪轂主體軸承24相對於旋轉中心軸線A1以可旋轉方式支撐輪轂主體14之另一端。第一輪轂主體軸承24包含一第一內座圈24a、一第一外座圈24b及複數個第一滾柱元件24c。第一滾柱元件24c安置於第一內座圈24a與第一外座圈24b之間。第二輪轂主體軸承26包含一第二內座圈26a、一第二外座圈26b及複數個第二滾柱元件26c。第二滾柱元件26c安置於第二內座圈26a與第二外座圈26b之間。第一輪轂主體軸承24及第二輪轂主體軸承26係徑向滾珠軸承。徑向滾珠軸承支撐沿垂直於軸線之方向之力。此外，可採用一徑向滾柱軸承而非徑向滾珠軸承。徑向滾柱軸承包含圓柱形滾柱軸承及滾針軸承。As seen in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the hub assembly 10 further includes a first hub body bearing 24 . The first hub body bearing 24 rotatably supports the hub body 14 . Preferably, the hub assembly 10 further includes a second hub body bearing 26 that rotatably supports one end of the hub body 14 . The first hub body bearing 24 rotatably supports the other end of the hub body 14 with respect to the rotation center axis A1. The first hub body bearing 24 includes a first inner race 24a, a first outer race 24b and a plurality of first roller elements 24c. The first roller elements 24c are disposed between the first inner race 24a and the first outer race 24b. The second hub body bearing 26 includes a second inner race 26a, a second outer race 26b and a plurality of second roller elements 26c. The second roller element 26c is disposed between the second inner race 26a and the second outer race 26b. The first hub body bearing 24 and the second hub body bearing 26 are radial ball bearings. Radial ball bearings support forces in a direction perpendicular to the axis. Additionally, a radial roller bearing may be used instead of a radial ball bearing. Radial roller bearings include cylindrical roller bearings and needle roller bearings.

此處，輪轂總成10進一步包括一軸承間隔件28。軸承間隔件28設置於輪轂輪軸12上且經由第二輪轂主體軸承26支撐輪轂主體14。軸承間隔件28支撐第二輪轂主體軸承26。軸承間隔件28具有設置至輪轂輪軸12之一內周邊端28a及相對於旋轉中心軸線A1沿一徑向方向自內周邊端28a徑向向外間隔開之一外周邊端28b。第二輪轂主體軸承26安置於軸承間隔件28之外周邊端28b處且以可旋轉方式支撐輪轂主體14。軸承間隔件28相對於輪轂輪軸12係不可旋轉的。特定而言，如圖4中所見，內周邊端28a界定一非圓形開口28a1，該非圓形開口與輪轂輪軸12之一非圓形部分配合以使軸承間隔件28相對於輪轂輪軸12以不可旋轉方式耦接。軸承間隔件28相對於輪轂輪軸12之軸向位置可藉由夾在設置於輪轂輪軸12上之一階部與擰緊至輪轂輪軸12之一螺母之間來判定。此處，軸承間隔件28包含一軸向開口28c。Here, the hub assembly 10 further includes a bearing spacer 28 . Bearing spacers 28 are provided on the hub axle 12 and support the hub body 14 via the second hub body bearing 26 . The bearing spacer 28 supports the second hub body bearing 26 . The bearing spacer 28 has an inner peripheral end 28a disposed to the hub axle 12 and an outer peripheral end 28b spaced radially outward from the inner peripheral end 28a in a radial direction relative to the rotational center axis A1. The second hub body bearing 26 is disposed at the outer peripheral end 28b of the bearing spacer 28 and rotatably supports the hub body 14 . The bearing spacer 28 is non-rotatable relative to the hub axle 12 . In particular, as seen in FIG. 4 , the inner peripheral end 28a defines a non-circular opening 28a1 that mates with a non-circular portion of the hub axle 12 such that the bearing spacer 28 is inaccessible relative to the hub axle 12 . Rotationally coupled. The axial position of the bearing spacer 28 relative to the hub axle 12 can be determined by being sandwiched between a step provided on the hub axle 12 and a nut tightened to the hub axle 12 . Here, the bearing spacer 28 includes an axial opening 28c.

此處，輪轂總成10進一步包括一鏈輪支撐結構30。在所圖解說明實施例中，鏈輪支撐結構30支撐後鏈輪CS，如圖2中所見。鏈輪支撐結構30圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1以可旋轉方式安置以在圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿一驅動旋轉方向旋轉之同時將一驅動力傳輸至輪轂主體14。如下文所解釋，鏈輪支撐結構30不在圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿一非驅動旋轉方向D2旋轉之同時將一驅動力傳輸至輪轂主體14。非驅動旋轉方向D2相對於旋轉中心軸線A1與驅動旋轉方向D1相反。鏈輪支撐結構30之旋轉中心軸線與輪轂總成10之旋轉中心軸線A1係同心地安置。Here, the hub assembly 10 further includes a sprocket support structure 30 . In the illustrated embodiment, the sprocket support structure 30 supports the rear sprocket CS, as seen in FIG. 2 . The sprocket support structure 30 is rotatably disposed about the rotation center axis A1 to transmit a driving force to the hub main body 14 while rotating in a driving rotation direction about the rotation center axis A1. As explained below, the sprocket support structure 30 does not transmit a driving force to the hub body 14 while rotating in a non-driving rotational direction D2 about the rotational center axis A1. The non-driving rotational direction D2 is opposite to the driving rotational direction D1 with respect to the rotational center axis A1. The rotation center axis of the sprocket support structure 30 and the rotation center axis A1 of the hub assembly 10 are arranged concentrically.

雖然鏈輪支撐結構30經構形而以不可旋轉方式支撐後鏈輪CS，但鏈輪支撐結構30不限於所圖解說明實施例。另一選擇係，後鏈輪CS中之一或多者可與鏈輪支撐結構30整體地形成。在任一情形中，鏈輪支撐結構30及後鏈輪CS耦接在一起以沿驅動旋轉方向D1及非驅動旋轉方向D2兩者一起旋轉。Although the sprocket support structure 30 is configured to non-rotatably support the rear sprocket CS, the sprocket support structure 30 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Alternatively, one or more of the rear sprockets CS may be integrally formed with the sprocket support structure 30 . In either case, the sprocket support structure 30 and the rear sprocket CS are coupled together for common rotation in both the driving rotational direction Dl and the non-driving rotational direction D2.

輪轂總成10進一步包括一第一鏈輪支撐軸承32及一第二鏈輪支撐軸承34。第一鏈輪支撐軸承32以可旋轉方式支撐鏈輪支撐結構30之一第一端30a。第二鏈輪支撐軸承34以可旋轉方式支撐鏈輪支撐結構30之一第二端30b。第一鏈輪支撐軸承32及第二鏈輪支撐軸承34具有小於軸承間隔件28之外周邊端28b之外徑。第一鏈輪支撐軸承32之內徑大於第二鏈輪支撐軸承34之內徑。因此，第一鏈輪支撐軸承32及第二鏈輪支撐軸承34可自輪轂輪軸12之第二軸向端12b安裝於輪轂輪軸12上。第一鏈輪支撐軸承32包含一第一內座圈32a、一第一外座圈32b及複數個第一滾柱元件32c。第一滾柱元件32c安置於第一內座圈32a與第一外座圈32b之間。第二鏈輪支撐軸承34包含一第二內座圈34a、一第二外座圈34b及複數個第二滾柱元件34c。第二滾柱元件34c安置於第二內座圈34a與第二外座圈34b之間。此處，第一鏈輪支撐軸承32及第二鏈輪支撐軸承34係徑向滾珠軸承。徑向滾珠軸承支撐沿垂直於軸線之方向之力。此外，可採用一徑向滾柱軸承而非徑向滾珠軸承。徑向滾柱軸承包含圓柱形滾柱軸承及滾針軸承。一管狀間隔元件35安置於第一鏈輪支撐軸承32與第二鏈輪支撐軸承34之間。The wheel hub assembly 10 further includes a first sprocket support bearing 32 and a second sprocket support bearing 34 . The first sprocket support bearing 32 rotatably supports a first end 30a of the sprocket support structure 30 . The second sprocket support bearing 34 rotatably supports a second end 30b of the sprocket support structure 30 . The first sprocket support bearing 32 and the second sprocket support bearing 34 have an outer diameter smaller than the outer peripheral end 28b of the bearing spacer 28 . The inner diameter of the first sprocket support bearing 32 is larger than the inner diameter of the second sprocket support bearing 34 . Therefore, the first sprocket support bearing 32 and the second sprocket support bearing 34 can be mounted on the hub axle 12 from the second axial end 12 b of the hub axle 12 . The first sprocket support bearing 32 includes a first inner race 32a, a first outer race 32b and a plurality of first roller elements 32c. The first roller element 32c is disposed between the first inner race 32a and the first outer race 32b. The second sprocket support bearing 34 includes a second inner race 34a, a second outer race 34b and a plurality of second roller elements 34c. The second roller element 34c is disposed between the second inner race 34a and the second outer race 34b. Here, the first sprocket support bearing 32 and the second sprocket support bearing 34 are radial ball bearings. Radial ball bearings support forces in a direction perpendicular to the axis. Additionally, a radial roller bearing may be used instead of a radial ball bearing. Radial roller bearings include cylindrical roller bearings and needle roller bearings. A tubular spacer element 35 is positioned between the first sprocket support bearing 32 and the second sprocket support bearing 34 .

如圖5至圖7中所見，輪轂總成10進一步包括一電總成36。廣義地說，電總成36係本發明之一組件總成之一項實例。然而，本發明之組件總成不限於本發明之電總成36。本發明之組件總成之配置可應用於其他電總成及非電總成。舉例而言，本發明之組件總成可適合於一電動馬達或一電致動器、一電變速器、一電高度可調整座桿、一電懸架調整機構等。在任一情形中，組件總成係針對一人力車輛而提供。此處，輪轂總成10包括組件總成。As seen in FIGS. 5-7 , the hub assembly 10 further includes an electrical assembly 36 . Broadly speaking, electrical assembly 36 is an example of a component assembly of the present invention. However, the component assembly of the present invention is not limited to the electrical assembly 36 of the present invention. The configuration of the component assembly of the present invention can be applied to other electrical and non-electrical assemblies. For example, the component assembly of the present invention may be suitable for an electric motor or an electric actuator, an electric transmission, an electric height adjustable seatpost, an electric suspension adjustment mechanism, and the like. In either case, the assembly of components is provided for a human-powered vehicle. Here, the hub assembly 10 includes a component assembly.

電總成36 (亦即，組件總成)包括一電組件38。因此，輪轂總成10進一步包括電組件38。電組件38相對於輪轂輪軸12以不可旋轉方式安置，且電纜40係電連接至該電組件之一電纜。雖然在所圖解說明實施例中，電組件38係輪轂總成10之部件，但電組件38可與人力車輛之其他組件及/或總成一起使用。電組件38具有用於接納穿過其之輪轂輪軸12之一開口38a。因此，電組件38支撐於輪轂輪軸12上。如稍後所解釋，電組件38以不可旋轉方式安置於輪轂輪軸12上。The electrical assembly 36 (ie, the component assembly) includes an electrical component 38 . Accordingly, the hub assembly 10 further includes electrical components 38 . The electrical assembly 38 is non-rotatably positioned relative to the hub axle 12 and the electrical cable 40 is electrically connected to one of the electrical cables. Although in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical component 38 is a component of the wheel hub assembly 10, the electrical component 38 may be used with other components and/or assemblies of human-powered vehicles. The electrical assembly 38 has an opening 38a for receiving the hub axle 12 therethrough. Accordingly, the electrical assembly 38 is supported on the hub axle 12 . As explained later, the electrical assembly 38 is non-rotatably mounted on the hub axle 12 .

此處，電組件38包含一外殼42。外殼42經構形以界定接納輪轂輪軸12的電組件38之開口38a。此處，電組件38進一步包括一間隔件43，該間隔件在開口38a中相對於旋轉中心軸線A1沿一徑向方向設置於輪轂輪軸12與電組件38之間。換言之，輪轂總成10進一步包括相對於旋轉中心軸線A1沿一徑向方向設置於輪轂輪軸12與電組件38之間的間隔件43。間隔件43係具有一圓柱形導引部分43a及一環形鄰接部分43b之一管狀支撐件。如稍後所闡述，外殼42以不可旋轉方式設置至輪轂輪軸12。因此，外殼42相對於輪轂輪軸12係固定的。Here, the electrical assembly 38 includes a housing 42 . The housing 42 is configured to define an opening 38a that receives the electrical components 38 of the hub axle 12 . Here, the electrical assembly 38 further includes a spacer 43 disposed between the hub axle 12 and the electrical assembly 38 in a radial direction with respect to the rotation center axis A1 in the opening 38a. In other words, the hub assembly 10 further includes a spacer 43 disposed between the hub axle 12 and the electrical component 38 in a radial direction with respect to the rotational center axis A1. The spacer 43 is a tubular support having a cylindrical guide portion 43a and an annular abutment portion 43b. As explained later, the housing 42 is non-rotatably provided to the hub axle 12 . Thus, the housing 42 is fixed relative to the hub axle 12 .

而且，電組件38包含一電路板44。電組件38安置於輪轂主體14中。因此，電路板44安置於外殼42中。電纜40電連接至電路板44。具體而言，電纜40之第一端40a電連接至電路板44。在所圖解說明實施例中，電路板44安置於相對於輪轂輪軸12不可旋轉之外殼42中。外殼42經構形以容納電路板44以及其他物項元件。Furthermore, the electrical assembly 38 includes a circuit board 44 . An electrical assembly 38 is housed in the hub body 14 . Accordingly, the circuit board 44 is housed in the housing 42 . The cable 40 is electrically connected to the circuit board 44 . Specifically, the first end 40a of the cable 40 is electrically connected to the circuit board 44 . In the illustrated embodiment, the circuit board 44 is housed in a housing 42 that is non-rotatable relative to the hub axle 12 . The housing 42 is configured to accommodate the circuit board 44 as well as other item components.

在所圖解說明實施例中，外殼42包含一外殼主體45及一蓋46。蓋46附接至外殼主體45以將電路板44封圍於外殼42中。此處，蓋46藉由黏合劑或焊接接合至外殼主體45。然而，蓋46可藉由螺紋緊固件、鉚釘等附接至外殼主體45。較佳地，外殼主體45及蓋46係由一適合材料製成之剛性構件。舉例而言，外殼主體45及蓋46係由一樹脂材料製成。舉例而言，外殼主體45及蓋46可各自係注射成型構件。在所圖解說明實施例中，軸承間隔件28藉由複數個螺紋緊固件47牢固地附接至外殼42。螺紋緊固件47旋緊至外殼42之蓋46中。In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 42 includes a housing body 45 and a cover 46 . A cover 46 is attached to the housing body 45 to enclose the circuit board 44 within the housing 42 . Here, the cover 46 is joined to the housing body 45 by adhesive or welding. However, the cover 46 may be attached to the housing body 45 by threaded fasteners, rivets, or the like. Preferably, the housing body 45 and the cover 46 are rigid members made of a suitable material. For example, the housing body 45 and the cover 46 are made of a resin material. For example, housing body 45 and cover 46 may each be injection molded components. In the illustrated embodiment, the bearing spacer 28 is securely attached to the housing 42 by a plurality of threaded fasteners 47 . Threaded fasteners 47 are screwed into cover 46 of housing 42 .

如圖7及圖8中所見，蓋46耦接至外殼主體45以保護含納於外殼42中之電路板44及其他部件。蓋46上覆於外殼主體45之內部空間42c上。因此，至少外殼42、電路板44及電容器54可被視為構成安置於輪轂主體14中之一電單元。以此方式，電路板44相對於輪轂輪軸12係不可旋轉的。電路板44係垂直於旋轉中心軸線A1而安置。電路板44係電組件38之一部件。As seen in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the cover 46 is coupled to the housing body 45 to protect the circuit board 44 and other components contained within the housing 42 . The cover 46 covers the inner space 42c of the housing main body 45 . Accordingly, at least the housing 42 , the circuit board 44 and the capacitor 54 may be considered to constitute an electrical unit disposed in the hub body 14 . In this manner, the circuit board 44 is non-rotatable relative to the hub axle 12 . The circuit board 44 is positioned perpendicular to the rotation center axis A1. Circuit board 44 is one component of electrical assembly 38 .

如圖12及圖13中所見，在所圖解說明實施例中，電路板44具有一弧形形狀。此處，電路板44具有一第一圓周端部分44a及一第二圓周端部分44b。電路板44亦具有相對於旋轉中心軸線A1之一內弧形邊緣44c及一外弧形邊緣44d。電路板44進一步包含設置於電路板44上之一電子控制器48。電子控制器48經組態以自旋轉偵測感測器52接收一偵測信號。電子控制器48包含執行預定控制程式之至少一個處理器。舉例而言，該至少一個處理器可係一中央處理單元(CPU)或一微處理單元(MPU)。如本文中所使用，術語「電子控制器」係指執行一軟體程式之硬體，且不包含一人。較佳地，電路板44進一步包含設置於電路板44上之一資料儲存裝置(記憶體)。資料儲存裝置(記憶體)儲存用於包含電力產生控制、電力儲存控制、輪轂旋轉偵測控制等之各種控制程序之各種控制程式及資訊。資料儲存裝置包含任何電腦儲存裝置或任何非暫時性電腦可讀媒體，唯獨一暫時性傳播信號除外。舉例而言，資料儲存裝置包含一非揮發性記憶體及一揮發性記憶體。舉例而言，非揮發性記憶體包含一唯讀記憶體(ROM)、一可抹除可程式化唯讀記憶體(EPROM)、一電可抹除可程式化唯讀記憶體(EEPROM)及一快閃記憶體中之至少一者。舉例而言，揮發性記憶體包含一隨機存取記憶體(RAM)。As seen in Figures 12 and 13, in the illustrated embodiment, the circuit board 44 has an arcuate shape. Here, the circuit board 44 has a first circumferential end portion 44a and a second circumferential end portion 44b. The circuit board 44 also has an inner arc edge 44c and an outer arc edge 44d relative to the rotation center axis A1. The circuit board 44 further includes an electronic controller 48 disposed on the circuit board 44 . The electronic controller 48 is configured to receive a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 52 . Electronic controller 48 includes at least one processor that executes predetermined control programs. For example, the at least one processor may be a central processing unit (CPU) or a micro processing unit (MPU). As used herein, the term "electronic controller" refers to hardware that executes a software program, and does not include a human being. Preferably, the circuit board 44 further includes a data storage device (memory) disposed on the circuit board 44 . The data storage device (memory) stores various control programs and information for various control programs including power generation control, power storage control, wheel rotation detection control, and the like. Data storage devices include any computer storage devices or any non-transitory computer-readable media, other than the only transitory broadcast signal. For example, the data storage device includes a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. For example, non-volatile memory includes a Read Only Memory (ROM), an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), and at least one of a flash memory. For example, volatile memory includes a random access memory (RAM).

如圖8中所見，輪轂總成10進一步包括耦接至鏈輪支撐結構30之一受偵測部件50。特定而言，受偵測部件50固定至鏈輪支撐結構30，使得受偵測部件50與鏈輪支撐結構30圍繞輪轂輪軸12一起旋轉。輪轂總成10進一步包括經組態以偵測受偵測部件50以便偵測鏈輪支撐結構30圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1之旋轉之一旋轉偵測感測器52。旋轉偵測感測器52安置於輪轂主體14中。換言之，旋轉偵測感測器52經組態以偵測設置至鏈輪支撐結構30之受偵測部件50。特定而言，旋轉偵測感測器52設置於外殼42之內部空間42c中。以此方式，旋轉偵測感測器52以不可旋轉方式安裝至輪轂輪軸12。因此，旋轉偵測感測器52不隨輪轂主體14旋轉。旋轉偵測感測器52亦係電組件38之一部件。旋轉偵測感測器52電連接至電路板44。如圖8中所見，旋轉偵測感測器52安置於輪轂主體14中在自輪轂輪軸12徑向向外間隔開之一位置處。As seen in FIG. 8 , the hub assembly 10 further includes a detected component 50 coupled to the sprocket support structure 30 . In particular, the detected member 50 is secured to the sprocket support structure 30 such that the detected member 50 and the sprocket support structure 30 rotate together about the hub axle 12 . The hub assembly 10 further includes a rotation detection sensor 52 configured to detect the detected component 50 in order to detect the rotation of the sprocket support structure 30 about the central axis of rotation A1. The rotation detection sensor 52 is disposed in the hub body 14 . In other words, the rotation detection sensor 52 is configured to detect the detected component 50 disposed to the sprocket support structure 30 . Specifically, the rotation detection sensor 52 is disposed in the inner space 42c of the housing 42 . In this way, the rotation detection sensor 52 is mounted to the hub axle 12 in a non-rotatable manner. Therefore, the rotation detection sensor 52 does not rotate with the hub body 14 . The rotation detection sensor 52 is also a component of the electrical assembly 38 . The rotation detection sensor 52 is electrically connected to the circuit board 44 . As seen in FIG. 8 , the rotation detection sensor 52 is disposed in the hub body 14 at a location spaced radially outward from the hub axle 12 .

如圖4及圖8中所見，旋轉偵測感測器52安置於在軸承間隔件28之軸向開口28c內軸向對準之一位置處。以此方式，軸承間隔件28不干擾偵測設置至鏈輪支撐結構30之受偵測部件50之旋轉偵測感測器52。如圖8中所見，旋轉偵測感測器52被安置於與電路板44分開之一位置處。特定而言，旋轉偵測感測器52配置於沿平行於旋轉中心軸線A1之一方向與電路板44分開之一位置處。旋轉偵測感測器52電連接至電路板44。As seen in FIGS. 4 and 8 , the rotation detection sensor 52 is disposed at a position axially aligned within the axial opening 28 c of the bearing spacer 28 . In this way, the bearing spacer 28 does not interfere with the rotation detection sensor 52 provided to the detected component 50 of the sprocket support structure 30 . As seen in FIG. 8 , the rotation detection sensor 52 is disposed at a location separate from the circuit board 44 . Specifically, the rotation detection sensor 52 is disposed at a position separated from the circuit board 44 in a direction parallel to the rotation center axis A1. The rotation detection sensor 52 is electrically connected to the circuit board 44 .

在所圖解說明實施例中，旋轉偵測感測器52包含一磁性感測器，且受偵測部件50包含一磁體。因此，磁性感測器偵測與鏈輪支撐結構30一起旋轉之磁體之移動。換言之，在此配置之情況下，旋轉偵測感測器52經組態以偵測受偵測部件50以便偵測鏈輪支撐結構30圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1之旋轉。電子控制器48經組態以自旋轉偵測感測器52接收一偵測信號。In the illustrated embodiment, the rotation detection sensor 52 includes a magnetic sensor, and the detected component 50 includes a magnet. Thus, the magnetic sensor detects the movement of the magnets that rotate with the sprocket support structure 30 . In other words, with this configuration, the rotation detection sensor 52 is configured to detect the detected component 50 in order to detect the rotation of the sprocket support structure 30 about the rotation center axis A1. The electronic controller 48 is configured to receive a detection signal from the rotation detection sensor 52 .

此處，如圖8中所見，受偵測部件50之磁體係具有交錯之S極區段及N極區段之一環形構件。以此方式，旋轉偵測感測器52可偵測鏈輪支撐結構30之一旋轉量及一旋轉方向。然而，受偵測部件50不限於所圖解說明環形構件。舉例而言，受偵測部件50可由一單個非環形磁體或者圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1圓周間隔開之兩個或更多個磁體形成。在使用兩個或更多個圓周間隔開之磁體之情形中，可設置一後軛，且可將圓周間隔開之磁體設置至該後軛。以此方式，圓周間隔開之磁體可容易地安裝於輪轂10中。如本文中所使用，術語「感測器」係指經設計以偵測一特定事件、物件、物質之存在或不存在或者其環境之一改變且回應於此而發射一信號之一硬體裝置或儀器。如本文中所使用，術語「感測器」不包含一人。Here, as seen in FIG. 8, the magnet system of the detected component 50 has an annular member of staggered S-pole segments and N-pole segments. In this way, the rotation detection sensor 52 can detect a rotation amount and a rotation direction of the sprocket support structure 30 . However, the detected component 50 is not limited to the illustrated annular member. For example, the detected member 50 may be formed from a single non-ring-shaped magnet or two or more magnets circumferentially spaced about the central axis of rotation A1. Where two or more circumferentially spaced magnets are used, a back yoke may be provided, and the circumferentially spaced magnets may be provided to the back yoke. In this way, the circumferentially spaced magnets can be easily installed in the hub 10 . As used herein, the term "sensor" refers to a hardware device designed to detect the presence or absence of a particular event, object, substance, or a change in its environment and transmit a signal in response thereto or instrument. As used herein, the term "sensor" does not include a person.

如圖12及圖14中所見，輪轂總成10進 一步包括電連接至電路板44之至少一個電容器54。該至少一個電容器電連接至至少一個導體。此處，電組件38包括兩個電容器54。電容器54係電組件38之一電力儲存器件之實例。換言之，電容器54亦係電組件38之一部件。電容器54較佳地安置於輪轂總成10之外殼42中。因此，電容器54藉由外殼42以不可旋轉方式支撐於輪轂輪軸12上。 As seen in FIGS. 12 and 14 , the hub assembly 10 further includes at least one capacitor 54 electrically connected to the circuit board 44 . The at least one capacitor is electrically connected to the at least one conductor. Here, the electrical assembly 38 includes two capacitors 54 . Capacitor 54 is an example of a power storage device for electrical component 38 . In other words, capacitor 54 is also a component of electrical component 38 . Capacitor 54 is preferably positioned within housing 42 of hub assembly 10 . Therefore, the capacitor 54 is non-rotatably supported on the hub axle 12 by the housing 42 .

如下文所解釋，一額外導體電連接旋轉偵測感測器52與電路板44。而且，此處，電組件38包括一第一導體56A及一對第二導體56B。旋轉偵測感測器52藉由第一導體56A電連接至電路板44。此處，第一導體56A係一撓性帶狀導體。第一導體56A可係一導電引線。另一方面，電路板44藉由第二導體56B電連接至電容器54。第二導體56B自第一圓周端部分44a及第二圓周端部分44b中之一者延伸。此處，第二導體56B中之一者自第一圓周端部分44a延伸以將電容器54中之一者電連接至電路板44。第二導體56B中之另一者自第二圓周端部分44b延伸以將電容器54中之另一者電連接至電路板44。此處，第二導體56B係撓性帶狀導體。第二導體56B可係一導電引線。電容器54設置於外殼42之內部空間中在除電子電路板44上之外的一位置處。電容器54可利用一黏合劑或諸如此類保持於外殼42中。蓋46耦接至外殼主體45以保護安置於外殼42內部之電容器54。As explained below, an additional conductor electrically connects the rotation detection sensor 52 and the circuit board 44 . Also, here, the electrical component 38 includes a first conductor 56A and a pair of second conductors 56B. The rotation detection sensor 52 is electrically connected to the circuit board 44 through the first conductor 56A. Here, the first conductor 56A is a flexible strip conductor. The first conductor 56A may be a conductive lead. On the other hand, the circuit board 44 is electrically connected to the capacitor 54 by the second conductor 56B. The second conductor 56B extends from one of the first circumferential end portion 44a and the second circumferential end portion 44b. Here, one of the second conductors 56B extends from the first circumferential end portion 44a to electrically connect one of the capacitors 54 to the circuit board 44 . The other of the second conductors 56B extends from the second circumferential end portion 44b to electrically connect the other of the capacitors 54 to the circuit board 44 . Here, the second conductor 56B is a flexible strip conductor. The second conductor 56B may be a conductive lead. The capacitor 54 is disposed in the interior space of the housing 42 at a location other than on the electronic circuit board 44 . Capacitor 54 may be held in housing 42 using an adhesive or the like. The cover 46 is coupled to the case body 45 to protect the capacitor 54 disposed inside the case 42 .

電路板44電連接至旋轉偵測感測器52及電容器54。以此方式，電容器54將電力提供至電路板44及電連接至電路板44之其他電組件。舉例而言，電容器54將電力提供至旋轉偵測感測器52。而且，電路板44之電子控制器48經組態以控制電力自電容器54之輸入及輸出。The circuit board 44 is electrically connected to the rotation detection sensor 52 and the capacitor 54 . In this manner, capacitor 54 provides power to circuit board 44 and other electrical components that are electrically connected to circuit board 44 . For example, capacitor 54 provides power to rotation detection sensor 52 . Also, the electronic controller 48 of the circuit board 44 is configured to control the input and output of power from the capacitor 54 .

如圖5至圖8中所見，輪轂總成10進一步包括形成於輪轂主體14與鏈輪支撐結構30之間的一單向離合器58。單向離合器58包含安置於輪轂主體14與鏈輪支撐結構30之間的複數個棘爪58A。單向離合器58進一步包含將棘爪58A耦接至鏈輪支撐結構30之一偏置元件58B。單向離合器58進一步包含複數個棘輪齒58C。棘輪齒58C設置至一固定環58D，該固定環固定至輪轂主體14。棘輪齒58C設置於固定環58D之內周邊表面上。固定環58D擰緊至輪轂主體14。固定環58D係由諸如金屬之一硬材料製成。固定環58D相對於旋轉中心軸線A1沿軸向方向鄰接抵靠第二輪轂主體軸承26之外座圈26b。第二輪轂主體軸承26之外座圈26b沿軸向方向之相對側鄰接抵靠形成於輪轂主體14中之一階部。第二輪轂主體軸承26之外座圈26b之軸向移動受固定環58D及形成於輪轂主體14上之階部限制。偏置元件58B將棘爪58A偏置成與固定環58D之棘輪齒58C嚙合。偏置元件58B將棘爪58A擠壓抵靠鏈輪支撐結構30，使得棘爪58A樞轉朝向與固定環58D之棘輪齒58C嚙合。一密封構件58E設置於固定環58D上。密封構件58E形成為一環圈形狀。密封構件58E之突舌部分與鏈輪支撐件30之外周邊表面接觸。As seen in FIGS. 5-8 , the hub assembly 10 further includes a one-way clutch 58 formed between the hub body 14 and the sprocket support structure 30 . The one-way clutch 58 includes a plurality of pawls 58A disposed between the hub body 14 and the sprocket support structure 30 . The one-way clutch 58 further includes a biasing member 58B that couples the pawl 58A to the sprocket support structure 30 . The one-way clutch 58 further includes a plurality of ratchet teeth 58C. The ratchet teeth 58C are provided to a retaining ring 58D which is secured to the hub body 14 . The ratchet teeth 58C are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing ring 58D. The retaining ring 58D is screwed to the hub body 14 . The retaining ring 58D is made of a hard material such as metal. The stationary ring 58D abuts against the second hub body bearing 26 outer race 26b in the axial direction with respect to the rotation center axis A1. The opposite sides of the outer race 26 b of the second hub body bearing 26 in the axial direction abut against a step formed in the hub body 14 . The axial movement of the outer race 26b of the second hub body bearing 26 is limited by the retaining ring 58D and the step formed on the hub body 14 . Biasing element 58B biases pawl 58A into engagement with ratchet teeth 58C of retaining ring 58D. Biasing element 58B presses pawl 58A against sprocket support structure 30 such that pawl 58A pivots toward engagement with ratchet teeth 58C of retaining ring 58D. A sealing member 58E is provided on the fixing ring 58D. The sealing member 58E is formed in a hoop shape. The tongue portion of the sealing member 58E is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the sprocket supporter 30 .

以此方式，鏈輪支撐結構30耦接至輪轂主體14以圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿驅動旋轉方向D1一起旋轉。而且，在其中鏈輪支撐結構30沿非驅動旋轉方向D2旋轉之一情形中，鏈輪支撐結構30之棘輪齒58C推動棘爪58A且使棘爪58A樞轉至一縮回位置而抵靠鏈輪支撐結構30。因此，鏈輪支撐結構30經構形以相對於輪轂主體14圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿非驅動旋轉方向D2旋轉。以此方式，鏈輪支撐結構30及單向離合器58形成腳踏車中常用之一自由輪。由於自由輪之基本操作係相對習用的，因此將不進一步詳細地論述或圖解說明自由輪。In this manner, the sprocket support structure 30 is coupled to the hub body 14 for common rotation in the drive rotational direction D1 about the rotational center axis A1. Also, in a situation where the sprocket support structure 30 rotates in the non-driven rotational direction D2, the ratchet teeth 58C of the sprocket support structure 30 push the pawl 58A and pivot the pawl 58A to a retracted position against the chain Wheel support structure 30 . Accordingly, the sprocket support structure 30 is configured to rotate relative to the hub body 14 in the non-driven rotational direction D2 about the rotational center axis A1. In this manner, the sprocket support structure 30 and the one-way clutch 58 form a freewheel that is commonly used in bicycles. Since the basic operation of the freewheel is relatively conventional, the freewheel will not be discussed or illustrated in further detail.

如圖5至圖10中所見，輪轂總成1 0包括一電力產生器60。此處，電力產生器60被視為電總成36之部件。換言之，電總成36包括電力產生器60。電纜40經由電路板44電連接電力產生器60。以此方式，電纜40可將由輪轂總成10產生之電力提供至後變速器RD、電池組BP或另一電組件。電纜40亦可用於使用電力線通信(PLC)將信號自電路板44之電子控制器48傳輸至後變速器RD或另一電組件。 As seen in FIGS. 5-10 , the hub assembly 10 includes a power generator 60 . Here, the power generator 60 is considered a component of the electrical assembly 36 . In other words, the electrical assembly 36 includes the electrical power generator 60 . Cable 40 is electrically connected to power generator 60 via circuit board 44 . In this manner, cable 40 may provide electrical power generated by hub assembly 10 to rear derailleur RD, battery pack BP, or another electrical component. The cable 40 may also be used to transmit signals from the electronic controller 48 of the circuit board 44 to the rear derailleur RD or another electrical component using power line communication (PLC).

電力產生器60設置至輪轂主體14，且經組態以藉由輪轂主體14之旋轉而產生電力。更具體而言，電力產生器60設置至輪轂主體14在輪轂輪軸12與輪轂主體14之一中心部分之間。在所圖解說明實施例中，輪轂主體14以可旋轉方式安裝於輪軸12上以圍繞電力產生器60之旋轉中心軸線A1旋轉。電力產生器60經組態以藉由輪轂主體14相對於輪轂輪軸12之旋轉而產生電力。電路板44之電子控制器48電連接至電力產生器60以控制電力產生器60之電力輸出。因此，由電力產生器60產生之電力可被儲存及/或直接供應至其他組件，諸如旋轉偵測感測器52、後變速器RD等。A power generator 60 is provided to the hub body 14 and is configured to generate electricity by rotation of the hub body 14 . More specifically, the power generator 60 is provided to the hub body 14 between the hub axle 12 and a central portion of the hub body 14 . In the illustrated embodiment, the hub body 14 is rotatably mounted on the axle 12 for rotation about the central axis of rotation A1 of the power generator 60 . The power generator 60 is configured to generate power by rotation of the hub body 14 relative to the hub axle 12 . The electronic controller 48 of the circuit board 44 is electrically connected to the power generator 60 to control the power output of the power generator 60 . Thus, the power generated by the power generator 60 may be stored and/or directly supplied to other components, such as the rotation detection sensor 52, the rear derailleur RD, and the like.

儘管電力產生器60係圖解說明且闡述為輪轂總成10之部件，但電力產生器60可應用於人力車輛V之一不同部件。一般而言，電力產生器60包括一輪軸、一定子及一轉子 。因此，電力產生器60之以下說明不限於用作輪轂總成之部件。而是，電力產生器60之以下說明可適合於人力車輛V用於產生電之其他部件。 Although the power generator 60 is illustrated and described as a component of the wheel hub assembly 10 , the power generator 60 may be applied to a different component of the human-powered vehicle V. FIG. Generally speaking, the power generator 60 includes a shaft, a stator and a rotor . Accordingly, the following description of the power generator 60 is not limited to use as a component of a wheel hub assembly. Rather, the following description of the power generator 60 may be adapted to other components of the human-powered vehicle V for generating electricity.

在所圖解說明實施例中，電力產生器60進一步包含一定子62及一轉子64 。定子62相對於輪轂輪軸12係不可旋轉的。另一方面，轉子64以可旋轉方式安裝於輪轂輪軸12上以圍繞電力產生器60之一旋轉中心軸線A1旋轉。特定而言，轉子64設置至輪轂主體14以便隨輪轂主體14旋轉。因此，當輪轂主體14相對於輪轂輪軸12旋轉時，轉子64相對於定子62旋轉以產生電力。亦即，在定子62上藉由轉子64之旋轉而產生一感生電動力從而使一電流自電力產生器60之定子62向外流動。 In the illustrated embodiment, the power generator 60 further includes a stator 62 and a rotor 64 . The stator 62 is non-rotatable relative to the hub axle 12 . On the other hand, the rotor 64 is rotatably mounted on the hub axle 12 to rotate about one of the rotation center axes A1 of the power generator 60 . In particular, the rotor 64 is provided to the hub body 14 for rotation with the hub body 14 . Thus, as the hub body 14 rotates relative to the hub axle 12, the rotor 64 rotates relative to the stator 62 to generate electrical power. That is, an induced electromotive force is generated on the stator 62 by the rotation of the rotor 64 so that a current flows outward from the stator 62 of the power generator 60 .

如圖6、圖9及圖10中所見，來自定子62之電流經由一對電纜66及68供應至電組件38。電纜66及68電連接至電路板44。此處，電纜66及68電連接至背對定子62的電路板44之側。而且，電纜66及68延伸穿過外殼42之一端壁部分中之開口，然後通過電力產生器60。如圖14中所見，電纜66及68電連接至電路板44。如圖9及圖10中所見，定子62具有一對電纜70及72。電纜70電連接至電纜66，且電纜72電連接至電纜68。As seen in FIGS. 6 , 9 and 10 , current from the stator 62 is supplied to the electrical component 38 via a pair of cables 66 and 68 . Cables 66 and 68 are electrically connected to circuit board 44 . Here, cables 66 and 68 are electrically connected to the side of circuit board 44 facing away from stator 62 . Also, cables 66 and 68 extend through openings in an end wall portion of housing 42 and then through power generator 60 . As seen in FIG. 14 , cables 66 and 68 are electrically connected to circuit board 44 . As seen in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the stator 62 has a pair of cables 70 and 72 . Cable 70 is electrically connected to cable 66 and cable 72 is electrically connected to cable 68 .

基本上，組件總成包括一構件及一線棒。如上文所提及，在所圖解說明實施例中，電總成36係組件總成之一項實例。在組件總成係電總成36之情況下，組件總成之構件對應於外殼42，且組件總成之一線棒對應於電纜66及68中之各者。如上文所提及，外殼42 (構件)以不可旋轉方式耦接至輪轂輪軸12。在組件總成係電總成36之情況下，構件以不可旋轉方式耦接至輪轂輪軸12。在所圖解說明實施例中，外殼42 (構件)安置於鏈輪支撐結構30與定子62之間。較佳地，外殼42 (構件)安置成相對於旋轉中心軸線A1沿軸向方向毗鄰於定子62。Basically, the assembly includes a member and a wire rod. As mentioned above, in the illustrated embodiment, electrical assembly 36 is an example of a component assembly. Where the component assembly is the electrical assembly 36 , the components of the component assembly correspond to the housing 42 and a bar of the component assembly corresponds to each of the cables 66 and 68 . As mentioned above, the housing 42 (member) is non-rotatably coupled to the hub axle 12 . Where the component assembly is the electrical assembly 36 , the component is non-rotatably coupled to the hub axle 12 . In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 42 (component) is disposed between the sprocket support structure 30 and the stator 62 . Preferably, the housing 42 (member) is positioned adjacent to the stator 62 in the axial direction with respect to the rotation center axis A1.

現在參考圖15至圖18，現在將論述用於抑制電纜66及68 (亦即，線棒)相對於外殼42 (構件)之軸向移動之一例示性程序。基本上，構件包含具有一第一表面、與該第一表面相對之一第二表面及一開口之一壁。在組件總成係電總成36之情況下，外殼42之外殼主體45 (組件總成之構件)包含具有一第一表面73a、與第一表面73a相對之一第二表面73b及一開口73c之一壁73。開口73c經定大小以用於接納電纜66，如圖15及圖16中所見。此處，壁73進一步包含經定大小以用於接納電纜68之另一開口73d，如圖15及圖16中所見。因此，在組件總成係電總成36之情況下，外殼42包含具有壁73之構件，該壁具有開口73c及73d，且線棒係具有電連接至電組件38之一第一端之電纜66或68。Referring now to FIGS. 15-18 , an exemplary procedure for inhibiting axial movement of cables 66 and 68 (ie, bars) relative to housing 42 (member) will now be discussed. Basically, the member includes a wall having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and an opening. In the case where the component assembly is the electrical assembly 36, the housing body 45 of the housing 42 (a component of the component assembly) includes a first surface 73a, a second surface 73b opposite to the first surface 73a, and an opening 73c One of the walls 73. Opening 73c is sized for receiving cable 66, as seen in FIGS. 15 and 16 . Here, the wall 73 further includes another opening 73d sized for receiving the cable 68, as seen in FIGS. 15 and 16 . Thus, where the component assembly is the electrical assembly 36, the housing 42 includes a member having a wall 73 with openings 73c and 73d, and the wire bar has a cable electrically connected to a first end of the electrical component 38 66 or 68.

此處，電纜66及68通過壁73中之開口73c及73d，如圖15及圖16中所見。因此，線棒(電纜66或68)包含位於壁73之第一表面73a側上之一第一部分及位於壁73之第二表面73b側上之一第二部分。在組件總成係電總成36之情況下，電纜66 (線棒)包含一第一部分66a及一第二部分66b，且電纜68 (線棒)包含一第一部分68a及一第二部分68b。在其中電纜66及68安置於外殼42 (構件)處之一狀態下，第一部分66a及第一部分68a位於壁73之第一表面73a側上。在電纜66及68安置於外殼42 (構件)處之一狀態下，第二部分66b及第二部分68b位於壁73之第二表面73b側上。此處，線棒(電纜66)之第二部分66b包含一絕緣外殼體66b1。而且，此處，線棒(電纜68)之第二部分68b包含一絕緣外殼體68b1。雖然在所圖解說明實施例中，第一部分66a與第一部分68a未被絕緣，但視需要及/或期望，可使第一部分66a與第一部分68a絕緣。然而，若電纜66與68係絕緣的，則可省略開口73c及73d中之一者，使得電纜66及68兩者可通過壁73中之一單個開口。Here, cables 66 and 68 pass through openings 73c and 73d in wall 73, as seen in FIGS. 15 and 16 . Thus, the bar (cable 66 or 68 ) includes a first portion on the side of the first surface 73a of the wall 73 and a second portion on the side of the second surface 73b of the wall 73 . Where the component assembly is the electrical assembly 36, the cable 66 (bar) includes a first portion 66a and a second portion 66b, and the cable 68 (bar) includes a first portion 68a and a second portion 68b. In a state in which the cables 66 and 68 are placed at the housing 42 (member), the first portion 66a and the first portion 68a are located on the first surface 73a side of the wall 73 . The second portion 66b and the second portion 68b are located on the second surface 73b side of the wall 73 in a state in which the cables 66 and 68 are placed at the housing 42 (member). Here, the second portion 66b of the wire rod (cable 66) includes an insulating outer casing 66b1. Also, here, the second portion 68b of the bar (cable 68) includes an insulating outer casing 68b1. Although in the illustrated embodiment, the first portion 66a is not insulated from the first portion 68a, the first portion 66a can be insulated from the first portion 68a as needed and/or desired. However, if cables 66 and 68 are insulated, one of openings 73c and 73d may be omitted so that both cables 66 and 68 may pass through a single opening in wall 73 .

對於電纜66 (線棒)，如圖17及圖18中所見，第一部分66a包含一鄰接部分66a1，該鄰接部分毗鄰壁73中之開口73c接觸第一表面73a以抑制線棒之第一部分66a相對於關於壁73中之開口73c之一中心軸線之一軸向方向穿過壁73中之開口73c的軸向移動。較佳地，鄰接部分66a1係線棒(電纜66)之一經變形部分。在一項例示性實施例中，如圖17及圖18中所見，鄰接部分66a1包含一線圈形狀。然而，鄰接部分66a1可以其他方式形成，諸如將係與電纜66分開之一組件之一鄰接部件附接至電纜66之第一部分66a。如圖19及圖20中所見，另一選擇係，鄰接部分66a1包含至少一個曲柄形狀。For the cable 66 (bar), as seen in FIGS. 17 and 18 , the first portion 66a includes an abutment portion 66a1 that abuts the opening 73c in the wall 73 to contact the first surface 73a to restrain the first portion 66a of the bar from opposing Axial movement through the opening 73c in the wall 73 in an axial direction about a central axis of the opening 73c in the wall 73 . Preferably, the abutting portion 66a1 is a deformed portion of the bar (cable 66). In an exemplary embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 17 and 18 , the abutment portion 66a1 includes a coil shape. However, the abutment portion 66a1 may be formed in other ways, such as by attaching an abutment member of a component that is separate from the cable 66 to the first portion 66a of the cable 66 . As seen in Figures 19 and 20, alternatively, the abutment portion 66a1 comprises at least one crank shape.

對於電纜68 (線棒)，第一部分68a包含一鄰接部分68a1，該鄰接部分毗鄰壁73中之開口73d接觸第一表面73a以抑制線棒之第一部分68a相對於關於壁73中之開口73d之一中心軸線之一軸向方向穿過壁73中之開口73d的軸向移動。較佳地，鄰接部分68a1係線棒(電纜68)之一經變形部分。在一項例示性實施例中，如圖17及圖18中所見，鄰接部分68a1包含一線圈形狀。然而，鄰接部分68a1可以其他方式形成，諸如將係與電纜68分開一組件之一鄰接部件附接至電纜68之第一部分68a。如圖19及圖20中所見，另一選擇係，鄰接部分68a1包含至少一個曲柄形狀。For the cable 68 (bar), the first portion 68a includes an abutment portion 68a1 that contacts the first surface 73a adjacent to the opening 73d in the wall 73 to restrain the first portion 68a of the bar relative to the opening 73d in the wall 73 One of the axial directions of a central axis passes through the axial movement of the opening 73d in the wall 73 . Preferably, the abutting portion 68a1 is a deformed portion of the bar (cable 68). In an exemplary embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 17 and 18, the abutment portion 68a1 includes a coil shape. However, the abutment portion 68a1 may be formed in other ways, such as by attaching an abutment member that is an assembly separate from the cable 68 to the first portion 68a of the cable 68 . As seen in Figures 19 and 20, alternatively, the abutment portion 68a1 comprises at least one crank shape.

在所圖解說明實施例中，如圖18及圖20中所見，組件總成進一步包括將鄰接部分66a1及68a1耦接至壁73之第一表面73a之一固定材料74。較佳地，固定材料74包含至少部分地密封壁73中之開口73c及73d之一密封材料。此處，固定材料74包含至少部分地覆蓋壁73之第一表面73a及鄰接部分66a1之一樹脂材料。固定材料74較佳地以一流體狀態施覆至外殼42之外殼主體45 (組件總成之構件)以便覆蓋鄰接部分66a1、鄰接部分68a1及毗鄰開口73c及73d的壁73之第一表面73a。然後，隨著時間流逝，固定材料74硬化以將鄰接部分66a1及鄰接部分68a1緊固至壁73之第一表面73a。固定材料74防止電纜66及68相對於壁73沿電纜66及68之縱向方向移動。此外，固定材料74藉由對鄰接部分66a1及68a1進行固定而防止電纜66及68圍繞電纜66及68之縱向方向旋轉。In the illustrated embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 18 and 20 , the component assembly further includes a securing material 74 that couples the abutment portions 66a1 and 68a1 to the first surface 73a of the wall 73 . Preferably, the securing material 74 comprises a sealing material that at least partially seals the openings 73c and 73d in the wall 73 . Here, the fixing material 74 includes a resin material that at least partially covers the first surface 73a of the wall 73 and the adjoining portion 66a1. The securing material 74 is preferably applied in a fluid state to the housing body 45 of the housing 42 (a component of the assembly) so as to cover the abutment portion 66a1, the abutment portion 68a1 and the first surface 73a of the wall 73 adjacent the openings 73c and 73d. Then, over time, the securing material 74 hardens to secure the abutment portion 66a1 and the abutment portion 68a1 to the first surface 73a of the wall 73 . The fixing material 74 prevents movement of the cables 66 and 68 relative to the wall 73 in the longitudinal direction of the cables 66 and 68 . Furthermore, the fixing material 74 prevents the cables 66 and 68 from rotating about the longitudinal direction of the cables 66 and 68 by fixing the abutting portions 66a1 and 68a1.

在所圖解說明實施例中，如圖15至圖20中所見，第一表面73a具有經構形以環繞開口73c及73d之一邊界部分75，且固定材料74安置於邊界部分75中。以此方式，固定材料74侷限於由邊界部分75環繞之區域內部。此處，邊界部分75係相對於壁73沿一垂直方向延伸以形成一固定材料接納腔之一環形壁。在所圖解說明實施例中，該環形壁自壁73之第一表面73a延伸。此處，一突出部75a設置於由邊界部分75界定之固定材料接納腔中。當以一流體狀態將固定材料74施覆至外殼42之外殼主體45時，突出部75a至少部分地由固定材料74覆蓋。在所圖解說明實施例中，突出部75a設置於鄰接部分66a1與鄰接部分68a1之間。以此方式，固定材料74更牢固地固定至外殼42之外殼主體45。此處，突出部75a係相對於壁73沿一垂直方向延伸之一單個平面壁。該突出部自壁73之第一表面73a延伸。然而，突出部75a可具有各種形狀。此外，額外突出部可設置於由邊界部分75界定之固定材料接納腔中。In the illustrated embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 15-20 , the first surface 73a has a boundary portion 75 that is shaped to surround the openings 73c and 73d , and the fixation material 74 is disposed in the boundary portion 75 . In this way, the fixing material 74 is confined inside the area surrounded by the border portion 75 . Here, the boundary portion 75 extends in a vertical direction relative to the wall 73 to form an annular wall of a fixed material receiving cavity. In the illustrated embodiment, the annular wall extends from the first surface 73a of the wall 73 . Here, a protrusion 75a is provided in the fixing material receiving cavity defined by the boundary portion 75 . When the fixing material 74 is applied to the housing body 45 of the housing 42 in a fluid state, the protrusions 75a are at least partially covered by the fixing material 74 . In the illustrated embodiment, protrusion 75a is disposed between abutment portion 66a1 and abutment portion 68a1. In this manner, the securing material 74 is more firmly secured to the housing body 45 of the housing 42 . Here, the protrusion 75a is a single planar wall extending in a vertical direction relative to the wall 73 . The protrusion extends from the first surface 73a of the wall 73 . However, the protrusions 75a may have various shapes. Additionally, additional protrusions may be provided in the fixation material receiving cavity defined by the boundary portion 75 .

如圖6、圖7及圖10以及圖11中所見，定子62包含安置於輪軸12上之一電樞。定子62之電樞包含一纏繞線圈62A及一纏線管62B。纏繞線圈62A纏繞於用於支撐纏繞線圈62A之纏線管62B上。纏繞線圈62A係由一導電金屬線材料(諸如一銅線或一鋁合金線)製成。電纜70及72電連接至纏繞線圈62A之兩端。電纜70藉由一第一電連接器EC1電連接至電纜66。電纜72藉由一第二電連接器EC2電連接至電纜68。以此方式，在纏繞線圈62A中產生之電力經由電纜66、68、70及72傳輸至電組件38之電路板44。電路板44然後調節自纏繞線圈62A接收之電力以將電力選擇性地儲存於電容器54中及/或經由電纜40將電力選擇性地傳輸至輪轂總成10外部，如下文所解釋。As seen in FIGS. 6 , 7 and 10 and 11 , the stator 62 includes an armature disposed on the axle 12 . The armature of the stator 62 includes a winding coil 62A and a bobbin 62B. The winding coil 62A is wound on a bobbin 62B for supporting the winding coil 62A. The wound coil 62A is made of a conductive metal wire material, such as a copper wire or an aluminum alloy wire. Cables 70 and 72 are electrically connected to both ends of wound coil 62A. The cable 70 is electrically connected to the cable 66 by a first electrical connector EC1. The cable 72 is electrically connected to the cable 68 by a second electrical connector EC2. In this manner, the power generated in the wound coil 62A is transmitted to the circuit board 44 of the electrical component 38 via the cables 66 , 68 , 70 and 72 . The circuit board 44 then conditions the power received from the wound coil 62A to selectively store the power in the capacitor 54 and/or selectively transmit the power to the exterior of the hub assembly 10 via the cable 40, as explained below.

纏線管62B以不可旋轉方式耦接至輪轂輪軸12。纏線管62B具有一圓柱形主幹部分、一第一凸緣部分及一第二凸緣部分。該圓柱形主幹部分具有纏繞線圈62A纏繞於上面之一外側圓周。第一凸緣部分及第二凸緣部分形成於圓柱形主幹部分之兩個軸向端部分上。The spool 62B is non-rotatably coupled to the hub axle 12 . The spool 62B has a cylindrical stem portion, a first flange portion, and a second flange portion. The cylindrical stem portion has an outer circumference on which the winding coil 62A is wound. A first flange portion and a second flange portion are formed on both axial end portions of the cylindrical stem portion.

定子62之電樞進一步包含複數個第一軛62C及複數個第二軛62D。第一軛62C係沿輪轂輪軸12之圓周方向配置。同樣地，第二軛62D係沿輪轂輪軸12之圓周方向配置且與第一軛62C交錯。纏繞線圈62A沿輪轂輪軸12之軸向方向位於第一軛62C與第二軛62D之間。此處，第一軛62C及第二軛62D擬合至纏線管62B之凹槽，使得第一軛62C與第二軛62D圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿一圓周方向交錯。第一軛62C及第二軛62D可藉由例如一黏合劑附接至纏線管62B。The armature of the stator 62 further includes a plurality of first yokes 62C and a plurality of second yokes 62D. The first yoke 62C is arranged along the circumferential direction of the hub axle 12 . Likewise, the second yoke 62D is arranged along the circumferential direction of the hub axle 12 and is staggered with the first yoke 62C. The winding coil 62A is located between the first yoke 62C and the second yoke 62D in the axial direction of the hub axle 12 . Here, the first yoke 62C and the second yoke 62D are fitted to the grooves of the bobbin 62B, so that the first yoke 62C and the second yoke 62D are staggered in a circumferential direction around the rotation center axis A1. The first yoke 62C and the second yoke 62D may be attached to the spool 62B by, for example, an adhesive.

第一軛62C中之每一者可係由複數個層壓件構成之一層壓軛或者可係一單個件。在層壓軛之情形中，第一軛62C之層壓件係圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿圓周方向層壓在一起。第一軛62C之層壓件係由例如矽鋼板(更具體而言，非定向矽鋼板)製成，在矽鋼板之表面上形成有一個氧化物膜。第一軛62C之層壓件係一板狀構件之實例。Each of the first yokes 62C may be a laminated yoke consisting of a plurality of laminated pieces or may be a single piece. In the case of the laminated yoke, the laminated members of the first yoke 62C are laminated together in the circumferential direction around the rotation center axis A1. The laminate of the first yoke 62C is made of, for example, a silicon steel plate (more specifically, a non-oriented silicon steel plate) on which an oxide film is formed. The laminate of the first yoke 62C is an example of a plate-like member.

同樣地，第二軛62D可係由複數個層壓件構成之一層壓軛或者可係一單個件。在層壓軛之情形中，第二軛62D之層壓件係圍繞旋轉中心軸線A1沿圓周方向層壓在一起。第二軛62D之層壓件係由例如矽鋼板(更具體而言，非定向矽鋼板)製成，在矽鋼板之表面上形成有一個氧化物膜。第二軛62D之層壓件係一板狀構件之實例。Likewise, the second yoke 62D may be a laminated yoke constructed from a plurality of laminated pieces or may be a single piece. In the case of the laminated yoke, the laminated members of the second yoke 62D are laminated together in the circumferential direction around the rotation center axis A1. The laminate of the second yoke 62D is made of, for example, a silicon steel plate (more specifically, a non-oriented silicon steel plate) on which an oxide film is formed. The laminate of the second yoke 62D is an example of a plate-like member.

轉子64包含至少一個磁體。此處，在所圖解說明實施例中，轉子64包含配置於一管狀支撐件64C內部之複數個第一磁體部件64A及複數個第二磁體部件64B。管狀支撐件64C牢固地耦接至輪轂主體14之內部，使得磁體64與輪轂主體14圍繞輪轂輪軸12一起旋轉。管狀支撐件64C具有一後軛之功能。該後軛係配置於經磁化表面之相對側上具有一高磁導率之一構件。藉由使用後軛，可獲得一高生成磁場。可省略管狀支撐件64C。另一選擇係，輪轂主體14可具有磁體(轉子64)，使得輪轂主體14部分地形成電力產生器60。第一磁體部件64A及第二磁體部件64B經配置使得第一磁體部件64A與第二磁體部件64B之S極及N極沿輪轂輪軸12之圓周方向交錯地配置。因此，沿輪轂輪軸12之軸向方向，第一磁體部件64A之S極不與第二磁體部件64B之S極對準，且第一磁體部件64A之N極不與第二磁體部件64B之N極對準。The rotor 64 contains at least one magnet. Here, in the illustrated embodiment, the rotor 64 includes a plurality of first magnet members 64A and a plurality of second magnet members 64B disposed inside a tubular support 64C. Tubular support 64C is securely coupled to the interior of hub body 14 such that magnet 64 rotates with hub body 14 about hub axle 12 . The tubular support 64C functions as a back yoke. The back yoke is a member having a high permeability disposed on the opposite side of the magnetized surface. By using the back yoke, a high generated magnetic field can be obtained. The tubular support 64C may be omitted. Alternatively, the hub body 14 may have magnets (rotor 64 ) such that the hub body 14 partially forms the power generator 60 . The first magnet part 64A and the second magnet part 64B are arranged such that the S poles and the N poles of the first magnet part 64A and the second magnet part 64B are arranged staggered in the circumferential direction of the hub axle 12 . Therefore, in the axial direction of the hub axle 12, the S pole of the first magnet part 64A is not aligned with the S pole of the second magnet part 64B, and the N pole of the first magnet part 64A is not aligned with the N pole of the second magnet part 64B Extremely aligned.

如上文所提及，纏繞線圈62A係圖解說明為相對於輪轂輪軸12固定，且磁體(轉子64)係圖解說明為相對於輪轂主體14固定。另一選擇係，纏繞線圈62A可相對於輪轂主體14固定且磁體64可相對於輪轂輪軸12固定。As mentioned above, the wound coil 62A is illustrated as being fixed relative to the hub axle 12 , and the magnet (rotor 64 ) is illustrated as being fixed relative to the hub body 14 . Alternatively, the wound coil 62A may be fixed relative to the hub body 14 and the magnet 64 may be fixed relative to the hub axle 12 .

如圖6及圖10至圖12中所見，電纜66及68電連接至定子62。電纜66及68軸向地延伸穿過定子62之電樞。更具體而言，電纜66及68在定子62之第一軛62C與第二軛62D之間軸向地延伸。因此，電纜66及68在自纏繞線圈62A徑向向外之一點處軸向地延伸穿過定子62。As seen in FIGS. 6 and 10-12 , cables 66 and 68 are electrically connected to stator 62 . Cables 66 and 68 extend axially through the armature of stator 62 . More specifically, cables 66 and 68 extend axially between first yoke 62C and second yoke 62D of stator 62 . Thus, cables 66 and 68 extend axially through stator 62 at a point radially outward from winding coil 62A.

輪轂總成10進一步包含設置於輪轂輪軸12上以用於將電力產生器60之定子62以不可旋轉方式耦接至輪轂輪軸12之兩個固定板76及78。固定板76及78設置於電力產生器60之相對軸向端上。固定板76及78具有一板形狀。固定板76包含複數個突起76a，且固定板78包含複數個突起78a。固定板76之突起76a中之一者安置於輪轂輪軸12之凹槽12d中。同樣地，固定板78之突起78a中之一者安置於輪轂輪軸12之凹槽12d中。突起76a及78a中之其他突起安置於輪轂輪軸12之另兩個軸向延伸之凹槽12e中。藉由將突起76a及78a插入至輪轂輪軸12之此等凹槽12d及12e中，固定板76及78相對於輪轂輪軸12不旋轉。電力產生器60之定子62藉由定子62與自固定板76之一軸向面對表面突出之突起76b及自固定板78之一軸向面對表面突出之突起78b嚙合而相對於輪轂輪軸12不旋轉。固定板76及78經配置以便沿電力產生器60之定子62之軸向方向自兩側將電力產生器60之定子62夾在中間。另一選擇係，亦可藉由設置與輪轂輪軸12之一對應外表面匹配之D形切口而抑制固定板76及78相對於輪轂輪軸12之旋轉。視情況，可省略該對固定板76及78中之一者。The hub assembly 10 further includes two fixing plates 76 and 78 disposed on the hub axle 12 for non-rotatably coupling the stator 62 of the power generator 60 to the hub axle 12 . The fixing plates 76 and 78 are disposed on opposite axial ends of the power generator 60 . The fixing plates 76 and 78 have a plate shape. The fixing plate 76 includes a plurality of protrusions 76a, and the fixing plate 78 includes a plurality of protrusions 78a. One of the protrusions 76a of the fixing plate 76 is seated in the groove 12d of the hub axle 12 . Likewise, one of the protrusions 78a of the fixing plate 78 is seated in the groove 12d of the hub axle 12 . The other of the protrusions 76a and 78a are seated in the other two axially extending grooves 12e of the hub axle 12 . By inserting the protrusions 76 a and 78 a into these grooves 12 d and 12 e of the hub axle 12 , the fixing plates 76 and 78 do not rotate relative to the hub axle 12 . The stator 62 of the power generator 60 is positioned relative to the hub axle 12 by engagement of the stator 62 with a protrusion 76b protruding from an axially facing surface of the fixing plate 76 and a protrusion 78b protruding from an axially facing surface of the fixing plate 78 Do not rotate. The fixing plates 76 and 78 are configured to sandwich the stator 62 of the power generator 60 from both sides in the axial direction of the stator 62 of the power generator 60 . Alternatively, rotation of the fixing plates 76 and 78 relative to the hub axle 12 may also be inhibited by providing a D-shaped cut that mates with a corresponding outer surface of the hub axle 12 . One of the pair of fixing plates 76 and 78 may be omitted as appropriate.

而且，外殼42可以不可旋轉方式耦接至固定板78中之一者以抑制外殼42相對於輪轂輪軸12之旋轉。舉例而言，如圖6及圖7中所見，外殼42之數個鍵接突起79經構形以嚙合鍵接至輪轂輪軸12之凹槽12d之固定板78之開口78c。固定板78包含對應於鍵接突起79之複數個開口78c。以此方式，防止外殼42相對於輪轂輪軸12旋轉。另一選擇係，外殼42可附接至軸承間隔件28，該軸承間隔件以不可旋轉方式耦接至輪轂輪軸12。一螺母80旋緊於輪轂輪軸12上以將定子62及外殼42固持於輪轂輪軸12上。Also, the housing 42 may be non-rotatably coupled to one of the stationary plates 78 to inhibit rotation of the housing 42 relative to the hub axle 12 . For example, as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the keying protrusions 79 of the housing 42 are configured to engage the openings 78c of the fixing plate 78 keyed to the grooves 12d of the hub axle 12 . The fixing plate 78 includes a plurality of openings 78c corresponding to the keying protrusions 79 . In this manner, the housing 42 is prevented from rotating relative to the hub axle 12 . Alternatively, the housing 42 may be attached to the bearing spacer 28 that is non-rotatably coupled to the hub axle 12 . A nut 80 is screwed onto the hub axle 12 to hold the stator 62 and the housing 42 on the hub axle 12 .

在理解本發明之範疇時，如本文中所使用，術語「包括」及其派生詞意欲係開放型術語，其指定所陳述特徵、元件、組件、群組、整數及/或步驟之存在，但不排除其他未陳述特徵、元件、組件、群組、整數及/或步驟之存在。上述內容亦適用於具有類似含義之詞語，諸如術語「包含」、「具有」及其派生詞。而且，術語「部件」、「區段」、「部分」、「構件」或「元件」在以單數形式使用時可具有一單個部件或複數個部件之雙重含義，除非另有陳述。In understanding the scope of the invention, as used herein, the term "comprising" and its derivatives are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of a stated feature, element, component, group, integer and/or step, but The presence of other unrecited features, elements, components, groups, integers and/or steps is not excluded. The above also applies to words of similar meaning, such as the terms "comprising", "having" and their derivatives. Also, the terms "part," "section," "portion," "member" or "element" when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single part or plural parts unless stated otherwise.

如本文中所使用，以下方向性術語「面對車架側」、「非面對車架側」、「前向」、「後向」、「前」、「後」、「上」、「下」、「上面」、「下面」、「向上」、「向下」、「頂部」、「底部」、「側」、「豎直」、「水平」、「垂直」及「橫向」以及任何其他類似方向性術語係指在一豎立騎乘位置中且配備有輪轂總成之一人力車輛(例如，腳踏車)之彼等方向。因此，在用於闡述輪轂時，此等方向性術語應相對於在一水平表面上之一豎立騎乘位置中且配備有輪轂總成之一人力車輛(例如，腳踏車)進行解釋。術語「左」及「右」用於在參考自人力車輛(例如，腳踏車)後面觀看之右側時指示「右」，且在參考自人力車輛(例如，腳踏車)後面觀看之左側時指示「左」。As used herein, the following directional terms "frame facing side", "non-frame facing side", "forward", "rearward", "front", "rear", "upper", " bottom, top, bottom, up, down, top, bottom, side, vertical, horizontal, vertical and horizontal and any Other similar directional terms refer to those orientations of a human-powered vehicle (eg, a bicycle) in an upright riding position and equipped with a hub assembly. Accordingly, when used to describe the hub, these directional terms should be interpreted relative to a human-powered vehicle (eg, a bicycle) equipped with the hub assembly in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface. The terms "left" and "right" are used to indicate "right" when referring to the right side as viewed from behind a man-powered vehicle (eg, bicycle), and "left" when referring to the left side as viewed from behind a man-powered vehicle (eg, bicycle) .

如本發明中所使用，片語「…中之至少一者」意指一所要選擇中之「一或多者」。舉一項實例，如本發明中所使用，若選擇之數目係兩個，則片語「…中之至少一者」意指其「僅單一選擇」或「兩個選擇兩者」。舉另一實例，如本發明中所使用，若選擇之數目等於或多於三個，則片語「…中之至少一者」意指其「僅單一選擇」或「等於或多於兩個選擇之任一組合」。而且，如本發明中所使用，術語「及/或」意指「…中之任一者或兩者」。As used in this disclosure, the phrase "at least one of" means "one or more" of a desired selection. As an example, as used in this disclosure, if the number of choices is two, the phrase "at least one of" means its "only a single choice" or "both choices." As another example, as used in this disclosure, if the number of choices is equal to or more than three, the phrase "at least one of" means that it is "only a single choice" or "equal to or more than two" any combination of your choice". Also, as used in this disclosure, the term "and/or" means "either or both of".

而且，將理解，儘管本文中可使用術語「第一」及「第二」來闡述各種組件，但此等組件不應受此等術語限制。此等術語僅用以將一個組件與另一組件區分開。因此，舉例而言，在不背離本發明之教示之情況下，上文所論述之一第一組件可稱為一第二組件，且反之亦然。Furthermore, it will be understood that, although the terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, for example, a first component discussed above could be termed a second component, and vice versa, without departing from the teachings of the present invention.

如本文中所使用，術語「經附接(attached)」或「附接(attaching)」涵蓋其中藉由將一元件直接固定至另一元件而將該元件直接緊固至該另一元件之組態；其中藉由將該元件固定至中間構件且該(等)中間構件又固定至該另一元件而將該元件間接緊固至該另一元件之組態；及其中一個元件與另一元件成整體(亦即，一個元件本質上係另一元件之部件)之組態。此定義亦適用於類似含義之詞語，例如「結合」、「連接」、「耦接」、「安裝」、「接合」、「固定」及其派生詞。最後，如本文中所使用之諸如「實質上」、「約」及「大約」等程度術語意指被修飾術語之一偏差量，使得最終結果係未經顯著改變的。As used herein, the terms "attached" or "attaching" encompass groups in which an element is directly fastened to another element by securing the element directly to the other element state; a configuration in which the element is indirectly fastened to the other element by fixing the element to an intermediate member and the intermediate member(s) is in turn fastened to the other element; and one of the elements and the other element A configuration in which one element is essentially a component of another element. This definition also applies to words of similar meaning, such as "coupled", "connected", "coupled", "mounted", "engaged", "fixed" and derivatives thereof. Finally, terms of degree such as "substantially," "about," and "approximately," as used herein, mean an amount of deviation of the modified term such that the end result is not significantly altered.

雖然僅挑選選定實施例來圖解說明本發明，但熟習此項技術者自本發明將明瞭，可在本文中作出各種改變及修改，此並不背離如隨附申請專利範圍中所界定之本發明之範疇。舉例而言，除非另外具體陳述，否則可視需要及/或期望改變各種組件之大小、形狀、位置或定向，只要該等改變不實質上影響其既定功能即可。除非另外具體陳述，否則展示為彼此直接連接或接觸之組件可具有安置於其間之中間結構，只要該等改變不實質上影響其既定功能即可。一個元件之功能可由兩個元件執行且反之亦然，除非另外具體陳述。一項實施例之結構及功能可在另一實施例中採用。所有優點同時存在於一特定實施例中係不必要的。與先前技術不同之每一特徵單獨地或與其他特徵組合地亦應被視為申請人對進一步發明之一單獨說明，包含由此(等)特徵體現之結構及/或功能概念。因此，根據本發明之對實施例之前述說明僅係出於圖解目的而非出於限制由隨附申請專利範圍及其等效內容所界定之本發明之目的而提供。Although only selected embodiments have been chosen to illustrate the invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the invention that various changes and modifications can be made herein without departing from the invention as defined in the appended claims category. For example, unless specifically stated otherwise, the size, shape, location or orientation of the various components may be changed as needed and/or desired so long as such changes do not materially affect their intended function. Unless specifically stated otherwise, components shown directly connected or in contact with each other may have intervening structures disposed therebetween, so long as such changes do not materially affect their intended function. The functions of one element may be performed by two elements and vice versa, unless specifically stated otherwise. The structures and functions of one embodiment can be adopted in another embodiment. It is not necessary for all advantages to exist simultaneously in a particular embodiment. Each feature that differs from the prior art, alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered as a separate description of a further invention by the applicant, including the structural and/or functional concepts embodied by such feature(s). Accordingly, the foregoing descriptions of embodiments in accordance with the present invention are provided for illustration purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

5-5:剖線 10:輪轂總成/輪轂 12:輪轂輪軸/輪軸 12a:第一軸向端 12b:第二軸向端 12c:軸向鏜孔 12d:凹槽 12e:軸向延伸之凹槽/凹槽 13-13:剖線 14:輪轂主體 14a:第一外凸緣 14b:第二外凸緣 16:第一端件/第一端帽 18:第二端件/第二端帽 18a:旋轉限制部件 20:固定螺栓 22:車輪保持機構 22a:軸件/串桿 22b:凸輪主體 22c:凸輪槓桿 22d:調整螺母 24:第一輪轂主體軸承 24a:第一內座圈 24b:第一外座圈 24c:第一滾柱元件 26:第二輪轂主體軸承 26a:第二內座圈 26b:第二外座圈/外座圈 26c:第二滾柱元件 28:軸承間隔件 28a:內周邊端 28a1:非圓形開口 28b:外周邊端 28c:軸向開口 30:鏈輪支撐結構/鏈輪支撐件 30a:第一端 30b:第二端 32:第一鏈輪支撐軸承 32a:第一內座圈 32b:第一外座圈 32c:第一滾柱元件 34:第二鏈輪支撐軸承 34a:第二內座圈 34b:第二外座圈 34c:第二滾柱元件 35:管狀間隔元件 36:電總成 38:電組件 38a:開口 40:電纜 40a:第一端 42:外殼 42c:內部空間 43:間隔件 43a:圓柱形導引部分 43b:環形鄰接部分 44:電路板 44a:第一圓周端部分 44b:第二圓周端部分 44c:內弧形邊緣 44d:外弧形邊緣 45:外殼主體 46:蓋 47:螺紋緊固件 48:電子控制器 50:受偵測部件 52:旋轉偵測感測器 54:電容器 56A:第一導體 56B:第二導體 58:單向離合器 58A:棘爪 58B:偏置元件 58C:棘輪齒 58D:固定環 58E:密封構件 60:電力產生器 62:定子 62A:纏繞線圈 62B:纏線管 62C:第一軛 62D:第二軛 64:轉子/磁體 64A:第一磁體部件 64B:第二磁體部件 64C:管狀支撐件 66:電纜 66a:第一部分 66a1:鄰接部分 66b:第二部分 66b1:絕緣外殼體 68:電纜 68a:第一部分 68a1:鄰接部分 68b:第二部分 68b1:絕緣外殼體 70:電纜 72:電纜 73:壁 73a:第一表面 73b:第二表面 73c:開口 73d:開口 74:固定材料 75:邊界部分 75a:突出部 76:固定板 76a:突起 76b:突起 78:固定板 78a:突起 78b:突起 78c:開口 79:鍵接突起 80:螺母 A1:旋轉中心軸線 ASP:高度可調整座桿 BP:主要電池組/電池組 C:曲柄 CA1:曲柄輪軸 CA2:曲柄臂 CN:鏈條 CS:後鏈輪 D1:驅動旋轉方向 D2:非驅動旋轉方向 DT:驅動系 DU:電驅動單元 EC1:第一電連接器 EC2:第二電連接器 FB:前車架主體 FF:前車叉 FS:前鏈輪 FW:前車輪 H:車把 PD:踏板 RB:後車架主體 RD:後變速器 RS:後減震器 RW:後車輪 S:腳踏車座/鞍座 SC:腳踏車電腦 SL:換檔操作裝置/換檔器 V:人力車輛 VB:車輛主體 5-5: Section Line 10: Wheel hub assembly/wheel hub 12: Hub axle/axle 12a: first axial end 12b: Second axial end 12c: Axial boring 12d: groove 12e: Axially extending groove/groove 13-13: Section Line 14: hub body 14a: First outer flange 14b: Second outer flange 16: First end piece/first end cap 18: Second end piece/second end cap 18a: Rotation limit part 20: fixing bolts 22: Wheel holding mechanism 22a: Shaft/String 22b: Cam body 22c: Cam lever 22d: Adjusting nut 24: The first hub body bearing 24a: First inner race 24b: First outer race 24c: First roller element 26: Second hub body bearing 26a: Second inner race 26b: Second outer race/outer race 26c: Second roller element 28: Bearing spacer 28a: inner peripheral end 28a1: non-circular opening 28b: Outer peripheral end 28c: Axial opening 30: Sprocket Support Structure/Sprocket Support 30a: First end 30b: second end 32: First sprocket support bearing 32a: First inner race 32b: First outer race 32c: first roller element 34: Second sprocket support bearing 34a: Second inner race 34b: Second outer race 34c: Second roller element 35: Tubular Spacer Elements 36: Electric assembly 38: Electrical Components 38a: Opening 40: Cable 40a: First end 42: Shell 42c: Internal space 43: Spacer 43a: Cylindrical guide part 43b: annular abutment 44: circuit board 44a: First Circumferential End Section 44b: Second Circumferential End Section 44c: Inner curved edge 44d: Outer Arc Edge 45: Shell body 46: Cover 47: Threaded fasteners 48: Electronic controller 50: Detected parts 52: Rotation detection sensor 54: Capacitor 56A: first conductor 56B: Second conductor 58: One-way clutch 58A: Pawl 58B: Biasing element 58C: Ratchet teeth 58D: Retaining ring 58E: Sealing member 60: Power Generator 62: Stator 62A: Winding Coil 62B: Winding tube 62C: First Yoke 62D: Second Yoke 64: Rotor/Magnet 64A: First magnet assembly 64B: Second magnet part 64C: Tubular Support 66: Cable 66a: Part 1 66a1: Adjacent part 66b: Part II 66b1: Insulating outer shell 68: Cable 68a: Part 1 68a1: Adjacent part 68b: Part II 68b1: Insulating outer shell 70: Cable 72: Cable 73: Wall 73a: First surface 73b: Second surface 73c: Opening 73d: Opening 74: Fixing material 75: Boundary Section 75a: Protrusion 76: Fixed plate 76a: Protrusion 76b: Protrusion 78: Fixed plate 78a: Protrusion 78b: Protrusion 78c: Opening 79:Key joint protrusion 80: Nut A1: Rotation center axis ASP: Height Adjustable Seatpost BP: Primary battery pack/battery pack C: crank CA1: crank axle CA2: Crank Arm EN:chain CS: Rear sprocket D1: Drive rotation direction D2: Non-driven rotation direction DT: drive train DU: Electric Drive Unit EC1: first electrical connector EC2: Second electrical connector FB: Front frame body FF: Front fork FS: Front sprocket FW: Front Wheel H: handlebar PD: pedal RB: rear frame body RD: rear derailleur RS: Rear shock absorber RW: rear wheel S: Bike seat/saddle SC: Bike Computer SL: Shifter/Shifter V: human vehicle VB: Vehicle body

現在參考形成本原始發明之一部分之隨附圖式：Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings which formed part of the original invention:

圖1係根據一第一實施例配備有一組件總成(亦即，一腳踏車輪轂總成)之一人力車輛(亦即，腳踏車)之一側立視圖；1 is a side elevational view of a human-powered vehicle (ie, a bicycle) equipped with a component assembly (ie, a bicycle wheel hub assembly) according to a first embodiment;

圖2係附接至圖1中所圖解說明之人力車輛之車輛主體之輪轂總成之一縱向立視圖；Figure 2 is a longitudinal elevation view of a hub assembly attached to the vehicle body of the human powered vehicle illustrated in Figure 1;

圖3係圖1中所圖解說明之輪轂總成之一透視圖；Figure 3 is a perspective view of the hub assembly illustrated in Figure 1;

圖4係圖2及圖3中所圖解說明但其中已移除選擇性部件以展示軸承間隔件之輪轂總成之一透視圖；Figure 4 is a perspective view of the hub assembly illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 but with optional components removed to show the bearing spacer;

圖5係圖2至圖4中所圖解說明之輪轂總成之一縱向剖視圖，如沿圖3中之剖線5–5所見；Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the hub assembly illustrated in Figures 2-4, as seen along line 5-5 in Figure 3;

圖6係圖5中所圖解說明之輪轂總成之一第一部分之一經放大剖視圖；6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a first portion of a hub assembly illustrated in FIG. 5;

圖7係圖5中所圖解說明之輪轂總成之一第二部分之一經放大剖視圖；Figure 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a second portion of a hub assembly illustrated in Figure 5;

圖8係圖2至圖5中所圖解說明之輪轂總成之一透視圖，其中輪轂之若干部分被剖開；Figure 8 is a perspective view of the hub assembly illustrated in Figures 2-5 with portions of the hub broken away;

圖9係安置在圖2至圖5中所圖解說明之輪轂總成之輪轂輪軸上之電總成之一第一透視圖；Figure 9 is a first perspective view of the electrical assembly disposed on the hub axle of the hub assembly illustrated in Figures 2-5;

圖10係安置在輪轂輪軸上的圖9中所圖解說明之電總成之一第二透視圖；Figure 10 is a second perspective view of one of the electrical assemblies illustrated in Figure 9 disposed on the hub axle;

圖11係圖9及圖10中所圖解說明之電總成之電組件之一透視圖，其中已移除電力產生器；Figure 11 is a perspective view of the electrical components of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figures 9 and 10 with the power generator removed;

圖12係圖11中所圖解說明之電組件之一部分分解透視圖；Figure 12 is a partially exploded perspective view of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figure 11;

圖13係圖11至圖12中所圖解說明之電組件之一剖視圖，如沿著圖11中之剖線13–13所見；Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figures 11-12, as seen along line 13-13 in Figure 11;

圖14係圖11至圖13中所圖解說明之電組件之一端部立視圖，其中已移除蓋；Figure 14 is an end elevation view of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figures 11-13 with the cover removed;

圖15係在將電纜安裝至圖11至圖14中所圖解說明之電組件之外殼之前該電組件之一部分之一部分透視圖；15 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the electrical assembly illustrated in FIGS. 11-14 prior to installation of the cable to the housing of the electrical assembly;

圖16係圖15中所圖解說明之電組件之部分之一部分透視圖，但其中電纜已部分地安裝至電組件之外殼；Figure 16 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figure 15, but with the cable partially installed to the housing of the electrical assembly;

圖17係圖15及圖16中所圖解說明之電組件之部分之一部分透視圖，其中電纜已完全安裝至電組件之外殼，但係在利用一固定材料將電纜固定至電組件之外殼之前；Figure 17 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the electrical component illustrated in Figures 15 and 16 with the cable fully installed to the housing of the electrical component but prior to securing the cable to the housing of the electrical component with a securing material;

圖18係圖15至圖17中所圖解說明之電組件之部分之一部分透視圖，其中已添加固定材料以將電纜固定至電組件之外殼；Figure 18 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figures 15-17 with securing material added to secure the cable to the housing of the electrical assembly;

圖19係圖15及圖16中所圖解說明之電組件之部分之一部分透視圖，類似於圖17，但其中電纜之鄰接部分經構形為曲柄；及Figure 19 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the electrical assembly illustrated in Figures 15 and 16, similar to Figure 17, but wherein the adjacent portion of the cable is configured as a crank; and

圖20係圖19中所圖解說明之電組件之部分之一部分透視圖，類似於圖18，其中已添加固定材料以將電纜固定至電組件之外殼。20 is a partial perspective view of a portion of the electrical component illustrated in FIG. 19, similar to FIG. 18, wherein securing material has been added to secure the cable to the housing of the electrical component.

45:外殼主體 45: Shell body

66:電纜 66: Cable

66a:第一部分 66a: Part 1

66a1:鄰接部分 66a1: Adjacent part

66b:第二部分 66b: Part II

66b1:絕緣外殼體 66b1: Insulating outer shell

68:電纜 68: Cable

68a:第一部分 68a: Part 1

68a1:鄰接部分 68a1: Adjacent part

68b:第二部分 68b: Part II

68b1:絕緣外殼體 68b1: Insulating outer shell

73:壁 73: Wall

73a:第一表面 73a: First surface

73b:第二表面 73b: Second surface

73c:開口 73c: Opening

73d:開口 73d: Opening

74:固定材料 74: Fixing material

75:邊界部分 75: Boundary Section

75a:突出部 75a: Protrusion