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Bicycle control device

US5400675A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1994
Grant dateMar 28, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20438
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control device attachable to the handlebar of a bicycle for controlling a brake mechanism and speed mechanism. The control device comprises a bracket fixed to the handlebar and a brake lever pivotable crosswise relative to the bracket. The brake mechanism is controlled by fore and aft pivotal movement of the brake lever, while the speed change mechanism is controlled by sideways pivotal movement of the brake lever.

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