Bicycle wheels with asymmetric carbon fiber rims
US9550394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle wheel includes a hub. The wheel also includes a fully asymmetric carbon fiber rim. The carbon fiber rim includes a curved sidewall and a straight sidewall, the straight sidewall being thicker than the curved sidewall. The wheel also includes a number of symmetric left and right spokes connecting the hub to the rim.
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