Systems, devices, and methods for driving a wheel of a bicycle
US11866118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2204/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamping mechanism is provided, the clamping mechanism have two clamps, a tensioning conduit corresponding to each of the clamps, and an actuator for simultaneously tensioning the two clamps by way of the tensioning conduits. Each clamp has a bracing element and a gripping segment, and when the clamps are tensioned along the tensioning conduit, the gripping segment of each clamp is drawn towards the corresponding bracing element. Also provided is a bicycle drive assembly, the assembly has two clamps for fixing to a bicycle, a drive mechanism for driving a bicycle wheel, and two elongate supports extending from the drive mechanism to corresponding clamps. When applied to a bicycle, a wheel of the bicycle passes partially between the elongate supports.
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