Control device for a bicycle
US12377933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K23/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.
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