Bicycle hub
US6485108B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B27/047
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle hub is provided for use with tangential bicycle spokes. The bicycle hub includes a hub axle and a hub body. The hub axle has a set of spoke openings. The spoke openings are circumferentially arranged around the hub body and extend between the external and internal surfaces. Each of the spoke openings has an enlarged insertion portion and a retaining portion. An internal head receiving seat is preferably located adjacent each of the retaining portions. An internal abutment is preferably arranged between each of the insertion portions and each of the head receiving seats. The external surface, the head receiving seats and the abutments are configured to retain the bent ends of the spokes. The external surface preferably has a flute portion extending from each of the retaining portions. The retaining portions and the flute portions are configured to retain the bent ends of the spokes.
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