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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2023
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Toyoto Shirai, Osaka, JP;
Takeshi Kuroiwa, Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A rider-posture changing assembly basically includes a first member, a second member and a state-changing structure. The first member has an actuator receiving part configured to interchangeably receive one of a mechanical actuator and an electric actuator at a time. The mechanical actuator and the electric actuator each has a connecting portion configured to engage with the actuator receiving part. The connecting portions of the mechanical actuator and the electric actuator are similar to each other. The first and second members are relatively movable in a longitudinal direction. The state-changing structure is configured to change the state of the rider-posture changing assembly between a first state and a second state. The first and second members are restricted from moving relative to each other in the first state. The first and second members are relatively movable in the longitudinal direction in the second state.