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Swivel device for bicycles

US7810614B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 2009
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20462
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A swivel device for bicycles includes a first ring adapted to be mounted on a head tube of a bicycle. The first ring has a plurality of first protrusions formed thereon. Each first protrusion connects to a first brake cable. A second ring is adapted to be mounted on the head tube. The second ring has a plurality of second protrusions formed thereon. Each second protrusion connects to a second brake cable. A positioning sleeve encloses the first and the second rings for positioning the first and the second rings in place. The first ring is able to pivotally swivel relative to the second ring. When braking, the second brake cables dragged to lift the second ring upwardly and the first ring moved upwardly to drag the first brake cables upwardly.

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