Chain guide assembly with movable member
US8961342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M9/136
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle chain guide assembly that includes a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to a bicycle, and a movable member movably mounted to the mounting bracket. The movable member includes a chain guide portion adapted to be positioned adjacent a chain ring of the bicycle and below a bottom bracket of the bicycle. When the assembly is mounted on a bicycle with a chain-ring, the movable member can move in a first direction such that the chain guide portion moves toward an outer circumference of the chain-ring and the movable member can move in a second direction such that the chain guide portion moves away from the outer circumference of the chain ring.
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