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Bicycle sprocket arrangement
11578761 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A bicycle sprocket arrangement comprises an internal spline configured to be engaged with an external spline of a sprocket support body of a bicycle hub assembly. The internal spline includes a plurality of internal-spline driving surfaces configured to transmit a rotational driving force between the bicycle sprocket arrangement and the bicycle hub assembly in a circumferential direction. The plurality of internal-spline driving surfaces includes at least four first internal-spline driving surfaces and at least one second internal-spline driving surface. The at least four first internal-spline driving surfaces are respectively arranged on at least four of nine first internal-spline driving positions equally arranged in the circumferential direction about a rotational center axis at a first internal-spline pitch angle which is equal to 40 degrees. The at least one second internal-spline driving surface is offset from the nine first internal-spline driving positions in the circumferential direction about the rotational center axis.

LOAD CELL FOR DETERMINING A RADIAL FORCE ACTING ON A CRANKSHAFT
20230235782 · 2023-07-27 ·

A load cell for determining a radial force acting on a crankshaft includes a receiving sleeve for receiving a ring of a bearing; a fastening ring for attaching the load cell in a transmission housing; axial support areas provided on the fastening ring for axially supporting the ring of the bearing; and measuring regions for receiving radial forces of the receiving sleeve and which connect the receiving sleeve with the fastening ring, wherein strain sensors are attached to at least two of the measuring regions; and wherein the measuring regions comprise measuring lugs formed as angle brackets.

Clutch arrangement, and gear mechanism unit for a vehicle which can be driven by muscle power
11691694 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A coupling arrangement for coupling members as a gear change coupling in a gear mechanism unit includes a first member and a second member. The first member has a coupling toothing system. At least one locking body arrangement is mounted pivotably on the second member. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a coupling position, in the case of which a driving section on the locking body arrangement engages into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a release position, in the case of which the driving section of the locking body arrangement does not engage into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement has a locking body carrier which is mounted pivotably on the second member, and has a locking body member which is mounted pivotably on the locking body carrier and on which the driving section is configured.

Power transmission elements, torque measuring device and freewheel assembly
11592056 · 2023-02-28 · ·

A measuring device with a crankshaft and a load cell for determining a radial force acting on the crankshaft having a receiving sleeve for receiving a bearing ring and a fastening ring for attaching the load cell in a transmission housing. Axial support areas are provided on the fastening ring for axially supporting the outer ring of the first bearing. Moreover, measuring regions for receiving radial forces of the receiving sleeve are provided which connect the receiving sleeve with the fastening ring. Strain sensors are attached to at least two of the measuring regions. An evaluation electronics is connected to the strain sensors.

HUB
20230091633 · 2023-03-23 ·

A hub for bicycles comprising a hub axle, a hub shell, a rotor, and a toothed disk freewheel including a pair of interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component. The freewheel components each comprise axial engagement components biased in the engagement position through a biasing device. The hub-side freewheel component is axially displaceably received in a threaded ring and non-rotatably coupled with the hub shell in the driving direction. The rotor-side freewheel component is non-rotatably provided at the rotor for transmitting rotational movement from the rotor to the hub shell in the engagement position of the two freewheel components. The threaded ring comprises a thread with a thread groove that extends along a helical line in an axial direction around a circumference of the threaded ring, where the helical line shows less than five full revolutions around the circumference of the threaded ring. The thread is screw-connected with a thread of the hub shell.

HUB
20230091633 · 2023-03-23 ·

A hub for bicycles comprising a hub axle, a hub shell, a rotor, and a toothed disk freewheel including a pair of interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component. The freewheel components each comprise axial engagement components biased in the engagement position through a biasing device. The hub-side freewheel component is axially displaceably received in a threaded ring and non-rotatably coupled with the hub shell in the driving direction. The rotor-side freewheel component is non-rotatably provided at the rotor for transmitting rotational movement from the rotor to the hub shell in the engagement position of the two freewheel components. The threaded ring comprises a thread with a thread groove that extends along a helical line in an axial direction around a circumference of the threaded ring, where the helical line shows less than five full revolutions around the circumference of the threaded ring. The thread is screw-connected with a thread of the hub shell.

Hub, in particular for bicycles
11607908 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A hub for partially muscle-powered vehicles, including a hollow hub axle with a cylindrical inner through hole for the passage of a clamping axle, a hub shell rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by two hub bearings, a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle, and a freewheel device with a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component, each having axial engagement components for engagement with one another. The hub shell is rotatably supported relative to the hub axle in a rotor-side end region by a rotor-side hub bearing, and in an opposite end region of the hub shell by another hub bearing. The hub-side freewheel component is non-rotatably connected with the hub shell. The rotor-side freewheel component is non-rotatably connected with the rotor and is movable in the axial direction relative to the rotor and the hub shell between a freewheel position and an engagement position.

Hub, in particular for bicycles
11607908 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A hub for partially muscle-powered vehicles, including a hollow hub axle with a cylindrical inner through hole for the passage of a clamping axle, a hub shell rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by two hub bearings, a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle, and a freewheel device with a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component, each having axial engagement components for engagement with one another. The hub shell is rotatably supported relative to the hub axle in a rotor-side end region by a rotor-side hub bearing, and in an opposite end region of the hub shell by another hub bearing. The hub-side freewheel component is non-rotatably connected with the hub shell. The rotor-side freewheel component is non-rotatably connected with the rotor and is movable in the axial direction relative to the rotor and the hub shell between a freewheel position and an engagement position.

FREEHUB OF BICYCLE
20220332143 · 2022-10-20 ·

A freehub of a bicycle contains: a body fitted and rotating on a rotary shaft. A receiving sleeve is connected with the body and fitted on the rotary shaft, and the receiving sleeve includes an accommodation holder configured to accommodate a freewheel. A ratchet assembly is mounted between the body and the receiving sleeve, the ratchet assembly includes multiple chutes, and a central axis of a respective chute is not parallel to a central axis of the rotary shaft. A toothed ring is fitted between the fixing element and the body. The ratchet assembly includes multiple teeth, multiple engagement elements, and multiple resilient elements. A respective resilient element abuts against the respective chute and a respective engagement element, such that the respective engagement element is urged by the respective resilient element to linearly move toward the respective tooth so as to engage with the respective tooth.

BICYCLE REAR HUB DRIVE MECHANISM
20230122994 · 2023-04-20 ·

A new type of mechanism for human powered and electric-assist bicycles, provided within its rear wheel hub, that transfers drive motion from the drive-train to the wheel, while allowing non ratcheting freewheeling when coasting.

The mechanism uses of a pair of face gears, with the first gear fixed within the hubshell, while the second gear is rotary fixed but allowed to move axially within the freehub. The second gear is attached to prismatic sliding joints with springs, coiled over a shaft fixed to the hubshell.

Rotating the freehub in the forward direction by the drive-train, rotates the second gear, sliding on the prismatic joints to axially dispose it towards the first gear until they couple and transfer drive. When the freehub rotates in the opposite direction relative to the hubshell, the second gear moves away from the first gear, transferring an unwinding motion to the coiled springs that start to slip on the rotating shaft, allowing freewheeling.