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Linear derailleur

US5607367A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateAug 21, 1995
Grant dateMar 4, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M9/134
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear derailleur for positioning a drive chain in response to displacement of a control cable. The derailleur includes a linear actuator having a substantially uniform actuation ratio over the range of motion of the actuator and, hence, derailleur. The linear actuator also has a mean actuation ratio over its range of motion equal to Cos .theta.:1, where .theta. equals the angle of inclination of the actuator.

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