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Bicycle shift control apparatus with preferential shifting

US7288038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2004
Grant dateOct 30, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M25/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shift control apparatus is provided for a bicycle that has a front transmission and a rear transmission, wherein each transmission has a plurality of gear steps. The apparatus comprises a travel condition sensing unit and a control unit that operates one of the front transmission and the rear transmission in priority to the other one of the front transmission and the rear transmission based on the travel condition.

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