Apparatus for controlling multiple bicycle operating characteristics
US8744699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K23/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle operating characteristic control apparatus includes a first bicycle component and a second bicycle component, wherein the second bicycle component is changeable from a first status to a second status. The first bicycle component includes a base member for coupling to a bicycle frame, a movable member coupled for movement relative to the base member, and a chain guide coupled to the movable member for guiding a chain among a plurality of sprockets in response to movement of the movable member. A biasing device provides a biasing force to the chain guide for tensioning the chain, and a rotation resistance changing device changes a rotational resistance of the chain guide relative to the movable member. The first bicycle component and the second bicycle component are operatively coupled so that rotational resistance of the chain guide changes in conjunction with a change of status of the second bicycle component.
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