Bicycle freecoaster hub
US7712593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/26
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle hub comprises an axle 5, a first part 7 being seated on the axle 5 and being provided with or connected to a cog 6, a second part 8 being movable relative to the first part 7 in longitudinal and rotational direction of the axle 5, the first part 7 and the second part 8 being in contact with each other via a screw coupling provided by threads 7′ and 8′, a hub body 11 being arranged around at least the second part 8, the second part 8 being provided with a first cone surface 9, the hub body 11 having a second cone 10 surface formed thereon or connected thereto, wherein the two cone surfaces 9, 10 are engageable for power transmission, and wherein an adjustable stopper mechanism 12 is provided, limiting a gap providing space for an axial movement of the second part 8.
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