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An operating device is provided for operating a vehicle component assembly. More specifically, the operating device moves a movable member between at least two positions. The operating device especially relates to bicycle components that are actuated by a cable or other mechanical linkage. Basically

An operating device is provided for operating a vehicle component assembly. More specifically, the operating device moves a movable member between at least two positions. The operating device especially relates to bicycle components that are actuated by a cable or other mechanical linkage. Basically, the vehicle component assembly has a base member, a movable member, a piston member and an actuating device. The movable member is movably coupled to the base member between at least a first position and a second position. The piston member is operatively coupled to the movable member and fluidly coupled to a supply of pressurized fluid to move the movable member from the first position to the second position. The actuating device has an operating component operatively coupled to a valve mechanism and a mechanical coupling assembly. The valve mechanism is arranged to release pressure in the piston member. The mechanical coupling assembly is operatively coupled between the movable member and the operating component to move the movable member from the second position to the first position upon release of pressure in the piston member by the control valve. The mechanical coupling assembly is further arranged to hold the movable member in the first position against the pressure in the piston member.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A vehicle component assembly comprising:an operated component having a movable portion that moves between at least a first position and a second position; andan actuating device operatively coupled to said operated component to move said movable portion between said fir

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A vehicle component assembly comprising:an operated component having a movable portion that moves between at least a first position and a second position; andan actuating device operatively coupled to said operated component to move said movable portion between said first position and said second position, said actuating device includingan operating portion having a supply of pressurized fluid with a control valve and a control mechanism,a mechanical coupling portion operatively coupled between said control mechanism of said operating portion and said movable portion of said operated component to control movement of said movable portion between said first position and said second position in response to movement of said mechanical coupling portion, anda piston portion operatively coupled to said supply of pressurized fluid of said operating portion and said movable portion of said operated component to fluidly bias said movable portion from said first position to said second position, said mechanical coupling portion and said piston portion being coupled in parallel between said operating portion and said movable portion.