Axial fixing device with an integrated end plug

US8439778B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbH · DE

Inventor

• Robert Bohm · Mainberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2011
• Grant date: May 14, 2013
• Expiry date: Oct 13, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62M9/126
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An axial fixing and closure member arrangement including an insert element for producing a rotatable, but axially fixed connection between the rotary axle of the chain guide of a rear gear change mechanism for bicycles and the related lower pivot head by means of a spring element, wherein additionally the insert element also has a sealing effect by providing an integrated closure member.