Patents by Inventor Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230391421Abstract: A bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection is positioned between the wheel axle and the thru-axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Patent number: 11772746Abstract: A bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection is positioned between the wheel axle and the thru-axle.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roëll Marie Van Druten, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand
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Patent number: 11760439Abstract: Bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection includes a short range wireless connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roëll Marie Van Druten, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand
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Publication number: 20230104952Abstract: A bicycle includes a transmission having two switchable drives between a driver body on which rear sprockets are positioned and a wheel hub of a rear wheel. The bicycle has actuation elements for switching between drives and operating elements for operating the actuation elements. The bicycle includes only a single front sprocket. The actuation elements are embodied in an electrical version and the operating elements are electrically coupled to the actuation elements. By advantageously selecting the drives of the driver between the cassette housing and wheel hub, a front derailleur may be omitted. The driver allows operation with only little energy, since the chain need not be shifted. consequently, the actuation elements require little energy for changing the drive between the crank axle and the wheel hub of the bicycle, so that it is pre-eminently suitable for these actuation elements and their operation to be executed as an electrical version.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Patent number: 11535337Abstract: A bicycle includes a transmission having two switchable drives between a driver body on which rear sprockets are positioned and a wheel hub of a rear wheel. The bicycle has actuation elements for switching between drives and operating elements for operating the actuation elements. The bicycle includes only a single front sprocket. The actuation elements are embodied in an electrical version and the operating elements are electrically coupled to the actuation elements. By advantageously selecting the drives of the driver between the cassette housing and wheel hub, a front derailleur may be omitted. The driver allows operation with only little energy, since the chain need not be shifted. consequently, the actuation elements require little energy for changing the drive between the crank axle and the wheel hub of the bicycle, so that it is pre-eminently suitable for these actuation elements and their operation to be executed as an electrical version.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roëll Marie Van Druten, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand
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Publication number: 20220402574Abstract: A transmission system, such as for a two wheeled bicycle, having an input and an output, wherein the input is arranged to be connected to a crank and/or an electric motor and/or a user input, and wherein the output is arranged to be connected to a driven wheel. The system includes at least two parallel transmission paths from the input to the output, at least one of the transmission paths including at least one transmission, at least one of the transmission paths including at least one transmission clutch. At least one of the transmission paths includes at least one load-shifting clutch, the at least one load-shifting clutch being a form closed clutch arranged to transfer torque in at least one rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Patent number: 11383553Abstract: A transmission element for transferring torque from a set of sprockets to a bicycle rear wheel hub bearing-supported on a wheel axle is equipped with a first interface for coupling to the sprocket. This first interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket or the cassette to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The driver is furthermore equipped with a second interface for coupling to the sprocket. The second interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The second interface is then present in a larger diameter than the first interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand, Roëll Marie Van Druten
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Patent number: 11346405Abstract: A clutch system for a torque transmission. The clutch system includes a first rotatable unit connectable to an input, including at least one first abutment surface and a second rotatable unit connectable to an output, including at least one second abutment surface arranged for selectively engaging the first abutment surface. The first and second abutment surfaces being adapted to each other so as to allow disengaging under load. The system includes a third rotatable unit arranged for selectively being in a first position or a second position relative to the second rotatable unit, wherein at least one retaining member of the third rotatable unit selectively locks the at least one second abutment surface in engagement with the at least one first abutment surface for selectively rotationally coupling the second rotatable unit to the first rotatable unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roëll Marie Van Druten, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand
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Publication number: 20210354783Abstract: A transmission system, such as for a two wheeled bicycle, including an axle assembly including a set of sprockets, a transmission unit having an input coupled to the set of sprockets and an output arranged to be coupled to a wheel. The transmission unit includes a transmission operable according to a first transmission ratio and a second transmission ratio, a clutch or brake system for switching from the first to the second transmission ratio under load, and a first actuator for controlling the clutch or brake for coupling or decoupling. The transmission system including a second actuator for selecting one of the sprockets for transmission of torque to the axle assembly, and a controller configured to receive a first shift signal and/or a second shift signal, and configured to control the first actuator and/or the second actuator in response to the first or second shift signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Roell Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Publication number: 20200189690Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle including a frame (2) with a fork, the fork having dropouts (4) between which a wheel axle (1) is mounted. The wheel axle (1) includes a sensor and/or an electric component (16) arranged to be connected to a control element (29). A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component (16) and the control element (29). The detachable electric connection includes a short range wireless connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Publication number: 20200182313Abstract: A clutch system for a torque transmission. The clutch system includes a first rotatable unit connectable to an input, including at least one first abutment surface and a second rotatable unit connectable to an output, including at least one second abutment surface arranged for selectively engaging the first abutment surface. The first and second abutment surfaces being adapted to each other so as to allow disengaging under load. The system includes a third rotatable unit arranged for selectively being in a first position or a second position relative to the second rotatable unit, wherein at least one retaining member of the third rotatable unit selectively locks the at least one second abutment surface in engagement with the at least one first abutment surface for selectively rotationally coupling the second rotatable unit to the first rotatable unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Publication number: 20200156739Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection is positioned between the wheel axle and the thru-axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Patent number: 10604213Abstract: A transmission intended to be mounted on a rear wheel axle of a bicycle between a sprocket carrier and a wheel hub has a transmission housing, which is provided with connecting means for the connection of the sprocket carrier to the transmission housing, as well as coupling means for coupling the transmission to the hub. The transmission further has a planetary gear set which is present in the transmission housing and is provided with three rotational members, of which a first rotation body is connected to the transmission housing, a second rotation body is connected to the coupling means, and a third rotation body can be coupled with the wheel axle. The first rotation body is connected via a first clutch to the second rotation body and the third rotation body is connected to a second clutch via which the third rotation body can be connected to the wheel shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand, Roëll Marie Van Druten
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Patent number: 10214051Abstract: A rear wheel axle for a bicycle includes a hollow wheel axle and an axle shaft inserted therethrough and torque support elements for supporting torque exerted on the wheel axle on drop outs of a bicycle frame. The torque support elements are formed by a first part of an outside of the axle shaft and a part of an inside of the wheel axle, which parts jointly form a first form locked connection, and are also formed by a second part of the outside of the axle shaft, which together with a bounding wall of a through hole provided in an inserted piece which is fixed in the direction of rotation relative to one of the drop outs, forms a second form locked connection. The first and second parts of the outside of the axle shaft are fixed relative to each other in the direction of rotation of the axle shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roell Marie Van Druten, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Van Den Brand
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Publication number: 20190023069Abstract: A transmission element for transferring torque from a set of sprockets to a bicycle rear wheel hub bearing-supported on a wheel axle is equipped with a first interface for coupling to the sprocket. This first interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket or the cassette to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The driver is furthermore equipped with a second interface for coupling to the sprocket. The second interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The second interface is then present in a larger diameter than the first interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND, Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN
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Publication number: 20180244348Abstract: A transmission intended to be mounted on a rear wheel axle of a bicycle between a sprocket carrier and a wheel hub has a transmission housing, which is provided with connecting means for the connection of the sprocket carrier to the transmission housing, as well as coupling means for coupling the transmission to the hub. The transmission further has a planetary gear set which is present in the transmission housing and is provided with three rotational members, of which a first rotation body is connected to the transmission housing, a second rotation body is connected to the coupling means, and a third rotation body can be coupled with the wheel axle. The first rotation body is connected via a first clutch to the second rotation body and the third rotation body is connected to a second clutch via which the third rotation body can be connected to the wheel shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND, Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN
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Publication number: 20160368318Abstract: A rear wheel axle for a bicycle includes a hollow wheel axle and an axle shaft inserted therethrough and torque support elements for supporting torque exerted on the wheel axle on drop outs of a bicycle frame. The torque support elements are formed by a first part of an outside of the axle shaft and a part of an inside of the wheel axle, which parts jointly form a first form locked connection, and are also formed by a second part of the outside of the axle shaft, which together with a bounding wall of a through hole provided in an inserted piece which is fixed in the direction of rotation relative to one of the drop outs, forms a second form locked connection. The first and second parts of the outside of the axle shaft are fixed relative to each other in the direction of rotation of the axle shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Roell Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND
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Publication number: 20160362160Abstract: A bicycle includes a transmission having two switchable drives between a driver body on which rear sprockets are positioned and a wheel hub of a rear wheel. The bicycle has actuation elements for switching between drives and operating elements for operating the actuation elements. The bicycle includes only a single front sprocket. The actuation elements are embodied in an electrical version and the operating elements are electrically coupled to the actuation elements. By advantageously selecting the drives of the driver between the cassette housing and wheel hub, a front derailleur may be omitted. The driver allows operation with only little energy, since the chain need not be shifted. consequently, the actuation elements require little energy for changing the drive between the crank axle and the wheel hub of the bicycle, so that it is pre-eminently suitable for these actuation elements and their operation to be executed as an electrical version.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Roëll Marie VAN DRUTEN, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius VAN DEN BRAND