B62M9/121

Derailleur hanger
11230350 · 2022-01-25 · ·

A bracket element configured for installation on an axial inner side of an associated bracket portion of a bicycle frame for the purposes of installing a rear gearshift mechanism of a derailleur system on the bicycle frame is provided. The bracket element may include a first portion, which has an opening or aperture assigned to the axle and which, in the installed state, is subjected to a clamping force which acts between the rear bracket portion. The bracket element may also include a second portion having an installation opening which is radially offset in relation to the opening or aperture in the installed state with respect to the axis and to which an attachment end of a base element of the rear gearshift mechanism is fixable.

Bicycle hub assembly

A bicycle hub assembly comprises a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support body, and a freewheel structure. The sprocket support body includes at least ten external spline teeth configured to engage with a bicycle rear sprocket assembly. Each of the at least ten external spline teeth has an external-spline driving surface and an external-spline non-driving surface. The freewheel structure includes a first ratchet member and a second ratchet member. The first ratchet member includes at least one first ratchet tooth. The second ratchet member includes at least one second ratchet tooth configured to engage with the at least one first ratchet tooth in a torque transmitting manner.

Bicycle rear sprocket assembly

A bicycle rear sprocket assembly comprises at least one sprocket having a total tooth number that is equal to or larger than 15. The at least one sprocket includes at least ten internal spline teeth configured to engage with a bicycle hub assembly.

Bicycle rear sprocket assembly

A bicycle rear sprocket assembly comprises at least one sprocket having a total tooth number that is equal to or larger than 15. The at least one sprocket includes at least ten internal spline teeth configured to engage with a bicycle hub assembly.

Sprocket support

A sprocket support comprises at least ten internal spline teeth configured to engage with a bicycle hub assembly. The at least ten internal spline teeth of the sprocket support includes at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces. The at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces each include a radially outermost edge and a radially innermost edge. A radial length is defined from the radially outermost edge to the radially innermost edge. A total of the radial lengths of the at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces is equal to or larger than 7 mm. At least one internal-spline driving surface of the at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces has a first internal-spline-surface angle defined between the at least one internal-spline driving surface of the at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces and a first radial line. The first internal-spline-surface angle ranges from 0 degree to 10 degrees.

Sprocket support

A sprocket support comprises at least ten internal spline teeth configured to engage with a bicycle hub assembly. The at least ten internal spline teeth of the sprocket support includes at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces. The at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces each include a radially outermost edge and a radially innermost edge. A radial length is defined from the radially outermost edge to the radially innermost edge. A total of the radial lengths of the at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces is equal to or larger than 7 mm. At least one internal-spline driving surface of the at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces has a first internal-spline-surface angle defined between the at least one internal-spline driving surface of the at least ten internal-spline driving surfaces and a first radial line. The first internal-spline-surface angle ranges from 0 degree to 10 degrees.

System and method for bicycle transmission
11772743 · 2023-10-03 ·

A system and method for a bicycle transmission. Specifically, a bicycle transmission having a housing with a first shaft passing therethrough; a set of two conical gear assemblies in opposing parallel alignment disposed within the housing, each having a plurality of different sized gears arranged in a progressive order. A first conical gear assembly is engaged about the first shaft. A second conical gear assembly engaged about a second shaft parallel to the first shaft, the second shaft structured and arranged to have at least a proximate position and a distal position relative to the first shaft. A drive belt is disposed generally normally about one of the two conical gear assemblies and passing therebetween, the drive belt engaging a gear from the first conical gear assembly with a gear from the second conical gear assembly when the second conical gear assembly is in the proximal position. At least one drive belt mover structured and arranged to move the drive belt along progressive order of gears when the second conical gear assembly is in the distal position. A transfer gear joined to an end of the second shaft. A method of use is provided as well.

System and method for bicycle transmission
11772743 · 2023-10-03 ·

A system and method for a bicycle transmission. Specifically, a bicycle transmission having a housing with a first shaft passing therethrough; a set of two conical gear assemblies in opposing parallel alignment disposed within the housing, each having a plurality of different sized gears arranged in a progressive order. A first conical gear assembly is engaged about the first shaft. A second conical gear assembly engaged about a second shaft parallel to the first shaft, the second shaft structured and arranged to have at least a proximate position and a distal position relative to the first shaft. A drive belt is disposed generally normally about one of the two conical gear assemblies and passing therebetween, the drive belt engaging a gear from the first conical gear assembly with a gear from the second conical gear assembly when the second conical gear assembly is in the proximal position. At least one drive belt mover structured and arranged to move the drive belt along progressive order of gears when the second conical gear assembly is in the distal position. A transfer gear joined to an end of the second shaft. A method of use is provided as well.

BICYCLE FRONT DERAILLEUR
20230010269 · 2023-01-12 ·

The disclosure provides a bicycle front derailleur including a fixed component, a chain guide, a first link, a second link, and a driving assembly. Two opposite ends of the first link are respectively disposed on the fixed component and the chain guide. The two opposite ends of the second link are respectively disposed on the fixed component and the chain guide. The driving assembly includes a driving shaft, a push component, an output gear and a power source. The push component and the output gear are fixed on the driving shaft, the power source is disposed on the fixed component and connected to the output gear, the push component is in contact with the first link, and the power source is configured to drive the push component to pivot the first link with respect to the fixed component via the output gear and the driving shaft.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BICYCLE TRANSMISSION
20230339572 · 2023-10-26 ·

A system and method for a bicycle transmission. Specifically, a bicycle transmission having a housing with a first shaft passing therethrough and a set of two cones in opposing parallel alignment disposed within the housing. The first cone engaged about the first shaft, the second cone engaged about a second shaft parallel to the first shaft, the second shaft structured and arranged to have at least a proximal position and a distal position relative to the first shaft. A driver is disposed generally normally about one of the two cones and passing therebetween, the driver structured and arranged to engaging a portion of the first cone with a portion of the second cone when the second cone is in the proximal position. A driver mover structured and arranged to move the driver between the cones when the second cone is in the distal position; and a transfer element joined to an end of the second shaft.