Bicycle frame and drive link case therefore
US8602435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K25/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle frame hinge is provided having a lower and upper portion. The lower and upper portions being movable with respect to each other in both translation and rotation when in a storage condition, and are locked with respect to each other to prevent both translation and rotation when in a riding condition. The lower and upper portions are configured to form an internal cable passage way when the bicycle frame is in the riding condition, and when the bicycle frame is in the storage condition. The lower portion comprises two interlocking features, and the upper portion comprises two interlocking features configured to engage with the interlocking features of the lower portion when the bicycle frame is in the riding condition. A clamping mechanism is disposed between the two interlocking features of the lower and upper portions, the clamping mechanism configured to clamp the upper and lower portions.
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