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Bicycle chainring

US7686721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateMay 11, 2005
Grant dateMar 30, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M9/105
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle chainring is formed from a first member and an second member. The first member includes a center rotational axis, a crank attachment portion with a plurality of chainring attachment openings and an annular tooth portion with a plurality of chain engaging gear teeth. The second member disposed around the center rotational axis and is fixedly attached to overlie at least one of the crank attachment portion and the annular tooth portion to reinforce the first member without obstructing access to the chainring attachment openings.

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