Derailleur

US5738603A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Fichtel & Sachs · DE

Inventors

• Frank Schmidt · Langenselbold, DE
• Jorg Bodmer · Schweinfurt, DE
• Andreas Neuer · Schweinfurt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 15, 1995
• Grant date: Apr 14, 1998
• Expiry date: Dec 15, 2015

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62M9/10
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Derailleur with at least two sprockets on a sprocket set which is located around a pedal axle of a bicycle, which sprockets are provided with chain transfer assistance measures to assist the transfer of the chain in upshifting or downshifting, whereby the shifting can be done under load in both of these directions. The chain transfer assistance measures comprise a tooth space with a spiral-shaped base, a conical rivet with an encircling sharp edge to locate the chain in the vicinity of its links between the chain plates, as well as bevels, recesses and steps, the totality of which optimize the chain transfer in both directions between sprockets which are coordinated with one another.