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Chain guide assembly with movable member

US8961342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2011
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 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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