Chain guide assembly with deflectable contact member
US8968129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M2009/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle chain guide assembly that includes a chain guide member having a mounting portion adapted to be positioned adjacent a chain ring of a bicycle, and a contact member removably affixed to the mounting portion. The mounting portion extends in a chain-running direction and has a chain-ring side and an opposite side. The contact member includes a first end portion affixed to the mounting portion and a chain contact portion that extends from the first end portion in the chain-running direction and is positioned adjacent the chain-ring side of the mounting portion. A gap is defined between the chain-ring side of the mounting portion and the chain contact portion of the contact member.
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