Abstract: A quick release assembly includes an axle, mounted to a hub, having an end, and a cam mounted to the end of the axle for pivotal movement. A fork is on the axle between the hub and the cam, and a follower is on the axle between the fork and the cam. A stop is movable between a first position detached from the end of the axle and a second position secured to the end of the axle inhibiting pivotal movement of the cam. A key and a detachably engagable keyway are also provided, in which the stop supports one of the key and the keyway. An extension of the follower projects into the fork preventing rotation of the follower relative to the fork.

Abstract: Rear wheel hub of a two-wheel vehicle, secured to a tooth transmission gear and a brake disc, is noteworthy in that it is arranged so as to have in each of its two possible positions of mounting 180° apart, a toothed gear (7; 14, 15) on the side where the chain is located and the brake disc (6, 14b, 15b) on the side where the disc brake is located; such a hub comprises three interconnected parts, namely a central core (3) symmetrical relative to a transverse medial plane (P), comprising on each of its two front surfaces (3a, 3b), a same number of interfitting connecting elements (11), male or female, distributed about the axis (x, y) of the hub, and flanges (4, 5) connected respectively to the two front surfaces (3a, 3b) of the hub, one carrying the disc brake (6) and the other the toothed transmission gear (7), each of these flanges (4, 5) comprising, on its surface (4b, 5b) turned toward the associated surface (3a, 3b) of the hub (3), complementary male or female elements (12) coacting with the elements

Abstract: A shock absorbing bicycle wheel hub apparatus uses an open ended, cylindrical shock absorber housing mounted concentrically within a wheel hub. The wheel hub is adapted for rotation about the shock absorber housing. A pivot tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and rotationally mounted within its sidewall. Terminal ends of the pivot rod engage cover plates fixedly mounted thereon. A pressure tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and extends through it so that its terminal ends may be fixed in the cover plates. A shock-absorbing medium is compressively positioned between the pressure tube and an interior surface of the shock absorber housing. The cover plates engage a bicycle fork so that weight supported by the bicycle fork is transmitted through the cover plates and the pivot tube and pressure tube, to the shock absorbing medium, and thereby, through the shock absorber housing and the wheel hub to a wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A one-piece wheel hub of a bicycle wheel made from layered structural fiber based material, preferably carbon fiber material. The wheel hub is preferably formed by applying layers of the fiber based material to an expandable core to form a tubular body. The tubular body may be cured, during which time the core expands, by applying radial pressure to the tubular body.

Abstract: A bicycle hub assembly has a hub axle with a nut, a hub shell rotatably support the hub axle by a bearing assembly disposed between the hub axle and the hub. The hub axle and the nut form a bicycle hub axle assembly that is especially configured to permit easy removal and/or installation of a rear derailleur. The hub axle includes a shaft portion having a threaded section at a first axle end and a head portion fixed to a second axle end. The nut has a body portion with a projection extending axially from a frame engaging surface, and a threaded bore threadedly engaged with the threaded section of the shaft portion to secure the bicycle hub axle assembly to the bicycle frame. The projection is configured to engage a slot in a bicycle frame to prevent rotation of the nut relative to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: The spoked wheel apparatus is symmetrical, is reversible, employs spokes that are threaded on both ends, and is capable of supporting a tubeless tire, without air leaking from the tire. A hub assembly for the wheel apparatus includes two sides, and each side includes a plurality of alternately crossing spokes that are connected between the hub assembly and a wheel rim portion. Each hub side includes an interchangeable and reversible drive dowel assembly capable of receiving a drive sprocket or disc brake. For a hub side, some spokes are connected between outer portions of the hub side to the wheel rim portion, and some spokes are connected between inner portions of the hub side to the wheel rim portion. Alternating pairs of inner and outer spokes come into interference contact midway between the hub assembly and the wheel rim portion, whereby strengthening and stabilizing effects are provided between the interfering spokes.

Abstract: A hub and axle assembly for a bicycle includes a hub shell rotatably mounted on an axle extending along an axis. A rolling member is interposed between and cooperates with a curved surrounding race portion of a mounting sleeve member secured on the axle and a curved surrounding race member to serve as an anti-friction bearing. A tubular mount member has a tubular engaging portion to engage a left wall segment of the hub shell, and a tubular mount portion extending outwardly of the hub shell to be driven by a uni-directional driving sprocket wheel mechanism. A retaining member is disposed to prevent the mounting sleeve member from moving away from the rolling member.

Abstract: A wheel hub that provides a wheel that is free-wheeling in both directions of turning and is constructed to provide low rolling resistance, greater load carrying capacity and is more reliable that earlier hubs. The hub includes separate bearing systems for supporting, respectively, radial loads as perpendicular to a road surface, and axial loads as are side loads directed into the hub. The separate bearing systems include a pair of radial bearings for supporting radial loads, with each radial bearing of the pair mounted at each hub end to receive an axle fitted therethrough, and a pair of thrust bearings for supporting axial loads, with each thrust bearing of the pair mounted at a hub end, between the radial bearings outer surfaces and an axle mounting to a frame.

Abstract: A hub adapter used to modify a bicycle wheel hub to provide for the mounting of a disc brake rotor and/or for the repositioning of the wheel spoke mount flange to accommodate the additional components of a disc brake system. The hub adapter may be fixed to the host non-disc wheel hub by fastening bolts passing through the original spoke mounting holes or by other fastening means. The hub adapter may provide standard mounting holes for a disc brake rotor to be fixed to the hub adapter with fastening bolts. The hub adapter provides alternate spoke mounting holes on an alternate spoke flange, positioned in such a way so as to provide adequate clearance for disc brake components such as the disc brake caliper assembly, or in such a way as to change the length of the spokes and to modify the wheel stiffness. The hub adapter effectively becomes integral to the host wheel hub and critical to the primary function of the wheel hub, that is transferring load from the frame to the wheel.

Abstract: A bicycle dynamo hub axle assembly that includes an axle having opposite ends, a smaller diameter portion located at one of said opposite ends, and a larger diameter portion, an electricity generating device disposed on the larger diameter portion of the axle, a bearing race disposed on the larger diameter portion, an electric wire extending from the electricity generating device, through one of the grooves and through the bearing race, a spacer disposed on the larger diameter portion, and a lock nut disposed on the smaller diameter portion for securing the bearing race and the spacer in position. The smaller diameter portion has a smaller diameter than the larger diameter portion and the larger diameter portion has at least two grooves defined therein. The larger diameter portion also includes a stepped portion extending radially outwardly therefrom. The spacer has an opening defined therethrough, and has at least one tongue extending inwardly into the opening.

Abstract: An inner cylinder 5 supports and drives a hub shell 1. A sprocket hub 10 is rigidly mounted on one end of the cylinder, and may be integral with it. A bearing 2 at each end of the axle supports the cylinder and sprocket hub for rotation about the axle 1 Outer bearings 16 between the cylinder and hub shell rotationally supported hub shell. A circular ratchet 8 in the interior of the hub shell, and corresponding pawls 6 on the exterior of the cylinder, drive the hub shell when torque is applied to th sprocket hub, and allow the shell to freewheel otherwise. A more central position of the pawl drive in the hub shell compare to prior designs reduces twist of the shell. Wide separation of the bearings supporting the sprocket hub and cylinder provide a highly stable sprocket hub. These features maximize transmission efficiency and reliability.

Abstract: A wheel hub that provides a wheel that is free-wheeling in both directions of turning and is constructed to provide low rolling resistance, greater load carrying capacity and is more reliable that earlier hubs. The hub includes separate bearing systems for supporting, respectively, radial loads as perpendicular to a road surface, and axial loads as are side loads directed into the hub. The separate bearing systems include a pair of radial bearings for supporting radial loads, with each radial bearing of the pair mounted at each hub end to receive an axle fitted therethrough, and a pair of thrust bearings for supporting axial loads, with each thrust bearing of the pair mounted at a hub end, between the radial bearings outer surfaces and an axle mounting to a frame.

Abstract: A wheel hub with a tubular body having at its ends a pair of flanges, each of which is provided with a plurality of holes for anchorage of L-shaped portions of respective spokes. At least one of the flanges is made of fiber-reinforced plastic material, and the holes of the aforesaid flange are associated to respective bushings made of metal material, which, in use, are set between the L-shaped portion of each spoke and the inner wall of the respective hole.

Abstract: A hub and axle assembly for a bicycle includes a hub shell rotatably mounted on an axle extending along an axis. A rolling member is interposed between and cooperates with a curved surrounding race portion of a mounting sleeve member secured on the axle and a curved surrounding race member to serve as an anti-friction bearing. A tubular mount member has a tubular engaging portion to engage a left wall segment of the hub shell, and a tubular mount portion extending outwardly of the hub shell to be driven by a uni-directional driving sprocket wheel mechanism. A retaining member is disposed to prevent the mounting sleeve member from moving away from the rolling member.

Abstract: Freewheel hub, especially for bicycles and similar contrivances comprising a hub axle, a hub shell arranged concentrically thereto, a rotator arranged concentrically to said hub axle for receiving a sprocket wheel with pinions and a freewheel means disposed with ratchet pawls. Roller bearings are employed for the rotatable support of said hub shell relative the hub axle and for the rotatable support of said rotator relative said hub shell and comprise roller bodies each respectively disposed at a predetermined distance from one another.

Abstract: A bicycle disc brake hub is provided with a hub axle, a hub shell, a first spoke attachment portion, a second spoke attachment portion and a brake rotor attachment portion disposed adjacent the first spoke attachment portion. The first spoke attachment portion has a plurality of first spoke holes, while the second spoke attachment portion has a plurality of second spoke holes. The first spoke attachment portion is disposed at the first hub shell end, while the second spoke attachment portion is disposed at the second hub shell end. The brake rotor attachment portion has a plurality of axially extending rotor mounting holes with predetermined diameters and center axes spaced a second radial distance from the center axis of the hub axle. The first spoke attachment portion and the brake rotor attachment portion are arranged relative to each other such that spokes can easily be installed into the first spoke holes.

Abstract: A wheel hub that provides a wheel that is free-wheeling in both directions of turning and is constructed to provide low rolling resistance, greater load carrying capacity and is more reliable that earlier hubs. The hub includes separate bearing systems for supporting, respectively, radial loads as perpendicular to a road surface, and axial loads as are side loads directed into the hub. The separate bearing systems include a pair of radial bearings for supporting radial loads, with each radial bearing of the pair mounted at each hub end to receive an axle fitted therethrough, and a pair of thrust bearings for supporting axial loads, with each thrust bearing of the pair mounted at a hub end, between the radial bearings outer surfaces and an axle mounting to a frame.

Abstract: A freewheel hub device comprises a spindle. A hub, a ratchet, a freewheel, an annular cover, and a sealing washer are sequentially arranged along the spindle. A flange extends from the freewheel at a position with respect to the inner lateral side of the hub. A ball ring encloses the flange so as to position the ratchet. The recess is installed at another end of the hub. An inner periphery of the recess is installed with a plurality of retaining grooves and first texture recesses. An inner side of the recess is arranged with a ratchet ring. The flange extending from the freewheel is engaged with a positioning ratchet pawl. The ratchet ring is installed with a groove. After the ball ring and ratchet are engaged with the flange. The flange and the ratchet ring are installed in the recess of the hub.

Abstract: A freewheel hub device comprises a spindle. A hub, a ratchet, a freewheel, an annular cover, and a sealing washer are sequentially arranged along the spindle. A flange extends from the freewheel at a position with respect to the inner lateral side of the hub. A bearing encloses the flange so as to position the ratchet. The recess is installed at another end of the hub. An inner periphery of the recess is installed with a plurality of retaining grooves and first texture recesses. An inner side of the recess is arranged with a ratchet ring. The flange extending from the freewheel is engaged with a positioning ratchet pawl. The ratchet ring is installed with a groove. After the bearing and ratchet are engaged with the flange. The flange and the ratchet ring are installed in the recess of the hub.

Abstract: A bicycle hub includes a hub axle, a hub body and a sprocket support member. The hub axle has first and second portions releasably coupled together. The hub body has an outer tubular portion, a first engagement portion coupled to the outertubular portion and an interior passageway. The first portion of the hub axle is rotatably supported in the interior passageway. The first engagement portion is formed with a first meshing surface. The sprocket support member is mounted on the second portion of the hub axle and has a second engagement portion formed with a second meshing surface non-rotatably engaged with the first meshing surface. The first and second meshing surfaces are so dimensioned to overlap to prevent axial separation without relative rotation occurring between the first and second engagement portions.

Abstract: A wheel hub device includes a driving barrel and a hub shell mounted rotatably on an axle of a bicycle. When the shell is rotated via the barrel to move the bicycle forward, a coupling socket disposed in the shell threadedly engages the barrel and frictionally engages the shell. A coil spring is disposed between the shell and the coupling socket such that a sudden termination of rotation of the barrel while the bicycle continues to move forward due to inertia, imparts a frictional force to the coil spring to enable the coil spring to keep biasing against the coupling socket and against the biasing force of a associating spring disposed between the coupling socket and a sliding member, thereby disengaging the coupling socket from the shell to permit smooth idle rotation of the latter and to prevent rotation of the barrel with the shell.

Abstract: Improved vehicle wheel construction with a peripheral rim, a central wheel hub and a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, wherein the spokes have a first peripheral portion connected to the rim and a second central portion opposed to the first portion. The hub includes at least two opposed outer flanges, with the central portions of the spokes secured to at least one of the outer flanges by hardened molding material.

Abstract: A spoked wheel includes a wheel hub, an annular wheel rim, and a plurality of spoke units which are connected between the wheel hub and the wheel rim. The wheel hub has left and right surrounding mounts with left and right sets of first anchored loci. The wheel rim has left and right annular wall portions opposite to each other in an axial direction and formed with left and right sets of second anchored loci. The spoke units are received and retained via the first and second sets of anchored loci. The spoke units do not include bent portions for fastening to increase the strength thereof.

Abstract: A bicycle hub is provided with spoke openings that extend into the interior of the hub. The bicycle hub basically has a hub axle, a hub body and a seal arranged in the hub body. The hub axle has a center axis extending between a first end and a second end. The hub body has an interior passageway with the hub axle being rotatably supported therein. The hub body also has a set of first spoke openings circumferentially arranged around one end of the hub body and a set of second spoke openings circumferentially arranged around the other end of the hub body. The spoke openings of the hub body are arranged for use with tangential bicycle spokes having a straight section and a bent end with an enlarged head such that straight section extends at an angle of about 95° relative to the bent end. A first seal is arranged in the interior passageway of the hub body and adjacent the first spoke openings to isolate the first spoke openings from the hub axle.

Abstract: A hub with a rectangular interior space includes an outer sleeve in combination with in inner sleeve, rollers, a spindle and a bearing. In particular, a section of neck portion extending from a front end of outer sleeve can form a rectangular space with a disk surface projecting from a front end of inner sleeve for arrangement of multiple steel rollers therein. The outer edge of inner sleeve proximate to the tail end is coupled with a connecting seat by threaded engagement or tight fit or gluing or other means such that the inner side of the connecting seat can form another rectangular space with a corresponding position of outer sleeve for arrangement of multiple steel rollers therein. A bearing is disposed between the tail end of outer sleeve and spindle.

Abstract: A bicycle hub basically includes a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support member and an engagement member. The hub axle has first and second portions releasably coupled together. The hub body has an outer tubular portion and an interior passageway. The first portion of the hub axle is rotatably supported in the interior passageway. The sprocket support member is mounted on the second portion of the hub axle. The engagement member non-rotatably couples the outer tubular portion to the sprocket support member in an engaged position and is axially movable by the hub axle between the engaged position and a disengaged position. The hub body can be separated from the sprocket support member when the engagement member is in the disengaged position and the first and second portions of the hub axle are released from each other.

Abstract: A shock absorbing bicycle wheel hub apparatus uses an open ended, cylindrical shock absorber housing mounted concentrically within a wheel hub. The wheel hub is adapted for rotation about the shock absorber housing. A pivot tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and rotationally mounted within its sidewall. Terminal ends of the pivot rod engage cover plates fixedly mounted thereon. A pressure tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and extends through it so that its terminal ends may be fixed in the cover plates. A shock-absorbing medium is compressively positioned between the pressure tube and an interior surface of the shock absorber housing. The cover plates engage a bicycle fork so that weight supported by the bicycle fork is transmitted through the cover plates and the pivot tube and pressure tube, to the shock absorbing medium, and thereby, through the shock absorber housing and the wheel hub to a wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A spoked bicycle wheel includes a rim, a hub having first and second axially spaced apart anchoring portions and a plurality of spokes connected between the rim and the anchoring portions. A first set of spokes is anchored to the first anchoring portions and a second set of spokes is anchored to the second anchoring portions. The spokes of the first set are greater in number than the spokes of the second set.

Abstract: A bicycle hub is provided for use with tangential bicycle spokes. The bicycle hub includes a hub axle and a hub body. The hub axle has a set of spoke openings. The spoke openings are circumferentially arranged around the hub body and extend between the external and internal surfaces. Each of the spoke openings has an enlarged insertion portion and a retaining portion. An internal head receiving seat is preferably located adjacent each of the retaining portions. An internal abutment is preferably arranged between each of the insertion portions and each of the head receiving seats. The external surface, the head receiving seats and the abutments are configured to retain the bent ends of the spokes. The external surface preferably has a flute portion extending from each of the retaining portions. The retaining portions and the flute portions are configured to retain the bent ends of the spokes.

Abstract: A cylindrical peg adapted for side mounting on each axle of a bicycle to extend laterally outward therefrom for riding a rail when participating in the stunt of grinding. The peg includes a rotatable cover to effect a rolling mode on the rail and optionally may include a detent to convert the cover from a rolling mode to a fixed mode by securing the cover against rotation.

Abstract: A wheel hub with clutch for a bicycle, other transport vehicle or machine where power is transferred through a drive, such as a chain that is linked between a peddle arrangement and a gear or gears splined onto the hub. The hub provides free-wheeling when a torque is not applied thereto, and will instantly engage, transferring an applied torque therethrough and into a wheel connected to the hub. To provide which torque transfer the hub is free-rolling in a clock-wise or forward turning direction, but will lock to transfer torque therethrough, and turns also in a clock-wise direction when torque is applied as through a peddle arrangement. For locking, the hub includes, as a radial load bearing component, a sleeve whereon a gear or gears are splined, with the splined gear sleeve mounting a thick ring for fitting into an end of a wheel sleeve.

Abstract: A shock absorbing bicycle wheel hub apparatus uses an open ended, cylindrical shock absorber housing mounted concentrically within a wheel hub. The wheel hub is adapted for rotation about the shock absorber housing. A pivot tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and rotationally mounted within its sidewall. Terminal ends of the pivot rod engage cover plates fixedly mounted thereon. A pressure tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and extends through it so that its terminal ends may be fixed in the cover plates. A shock-absorbing medium is compressively positioned between the pressure tube and an interior surface of the shock absorber housing. The cover plates engage a bicycle fork so that weight supported by the bicycle fork is transmitted through the cover plates and the pivot tube and pressure tube, to the shock absorbing medium, and thereby, through the shock absorber housing and the wheel hub to a wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A wheel hub that provides a wheel that is free-wheeling in both directions of turning and is constructed to provide low rolling resistance, greater load carrying capacity and is more reliable that earlier hubs. The hub includes separate bearing systems for supporting, respectively, radial loads as perpendicular to a road surface, and axial loads as are side loads directed into the hub. The separate bearing systems include a pair of radial bearings for supporting radial loads, with each radial bearing of the pair mounted at each hub end to receive an axle fitted therethrough, and a pair of thrust bearings for supporting axial loads, with each thrust bearing of the pair mounted at a hub end, between the radial bearings outer surfaces and an axle mounting to a frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle wheel hub with strengthening mechanism which includes a regulating spindle connected at the front and rear forks of the shaft of the wheel hub. Based on the opening or closed end of he fork, the shaft is adjusted from the original position to the appropriate position. Accordingly, the engagement among the chainwheel, the freewheel and the drive chain is slightly adjusted to a better condition. Besides, both ends of the shaft or one end thereof near the freewheel is able to be larger than the diameter of portion receiving the bearing by means of the adjustment of the screw joint so that the supporting strength is much improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to bicycles, and more particularly to wheel hub assemblies for bicycles and motorcycles. Specifically, the present invention provides a novel wheel hub assembly for connecting a wheel rim to the front fork or rear portion of the frame of the bicycle or motorcycle, with this same wheel hub assembly comprising an oversized single member hub-axle assembly for attachment to a fork dropout having an enlarged opening. The wheel hub assembly according to the present invention comprises an axle (or axles), a bearing assembly, a hub having connecting means (e.g. flanges and spokes, cylinder and bearing assembly, etc.), and a quick release clamping mechanism for securing the wheel hub assembly to the front forks or the rear portion of the frame of the bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle hub includs a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support member and a spacer. The hub axle has first and second portions threadedly coupled together via a first threaded connection. The hub body has an outer tubular portion and an interior passageway with the first portion of the hub axle rotatably supported therein. The sprocket support member is releasably and non-rotatably coupled to the outer tubular portion and is mounted on the second portion of the hub axle. The spacer is non-rotatably and axially movably supported on the first portion of the hub axle and is threadedly coupled to the hub body via a second threaded connection. The first and second threaded connections are configured such that rotation of the hub axle to release the first and second portions causes the spacer to move axially toward the hub body.

Abstract: The wheel hub of a bicycle is made of a single part of structural fiber based material, typically carbon fiber material, after reticulation in a mold which exploits the expansion of a core to obtain the application of a radial pressure to the tubular body consisting of layers of structural fiber based fabric.

Abstract: A bicycle hub is provided for use with bicycle spokes with spoke nipples threadedly coupled to their inner ends. The bicycle hub includes a hub axle and a hub body. The hub axle has a center axis extending between a first end and a second end. The hub body has a tubular center portion defining an interior passageway and a first mounting portion coupled to a first end of the center portion. The center portion defines an interior passageway with the hub axle being rotatably supported in the interior passageway. The first mounting portion has a plurality of first spoke openings extending axially to a first free edge and a plurality of first protrusions extending radially inwardly from the first mounting portion. The plurality of first protrusions are fixedly coupled to the first mounting portion. The bicycle hub also includes a second mounting portion coupled to a second end of the central portion. The second mounting portion has a plurality of second spoke openings.

Abstract: A bicycle brake disc hub is provided for use with tangential bicycle spokes. The bicycle hub basically has a hub axle and a hub body with a brake rotor attachment portion integral formed therewith as a one-piece, unitary member. The hub axle has a center axis extending between a first end and a second end. The hub body has an interior passageway with the hub axle being rotatably supported therein. The hub body also has a set of first spoke openings circumferentially arranged around the hub body. The brake rotor attachment portion is located at a first end section of the center tubular portion. The first spoke openings are located adjacent the brake rotor attachment portion. The first spoke openings extend through the first end section of the center tubular portion of the hub body. The brake rotor attachment portion having a plurality of through bores.

Abstract: The invention features a theft-deterring, quick-release axle apparatus comprising an axle having first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis; a first, removable end cap disposable on the first end of the axle that includes an end cap body, a bore extending into the end cap body to receive the first end of the axle, and a lock assembly disposed within the end cap body, whereby the first end cap is locked to and unlocked from the first end of the axle as the lock assembly is locked and unlocked, respectively; a first support positioned upon the axle, located medially near the first end; a second end cap disposed at the second end of the axle; a second support positioned upon the axle located medially near said second end; a first friction reducer disposed on the axle, between the first end cap and the first support; a second friction reducer disposed on the axle, between the second end cap and the second support; wherein the first end cap, the second end cap, and the axle rotate around the longitudinal axi

Abstract: An inverted front fork and wheel assembly for bicycles and motorcycles includes an axle having non-circular end portions that are clamped within corresponding non-circular dropout openings, thereby to increase the torsional stiffness of the fork.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spoke nipples, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a pair of spoke attachment portions with a plurality of openings for retaining outer ends of spokes therein. The outer ends of the spokes have bent sections located within the spoke holes of the rim and enlarged head members arranged to engage the spoke attachment portions. The hub has a pair of tubular mounting portions. Each tubular mounting portion has a plurality of mounting projections and a plurality of spoke attachment openings. The inner ends of the spokes are received in the spoke attachment openings from one side along with the spoke nipples from an opposite side. The inner ends of the spokes are threadedly coupled to the spoke nipples. Each of the spoke nipples has a head portion with a hexagonal bore and a shaft portion with an axial bore having internal threads.

Abstract: A bicycle hub is provided for use with bicycle spokes with spoke nipples threadedly coupled to their inner ends. The bicycle hub includes a hub axle and a hub body. The hub axle has a center axis extending between a first end and a second end. The hub body has a tubular center portion defining an interior passageway and a first mounting portion coupled to a first end of the center portion. The center portion defines an interior passageway with the hub axle being rotatably supported in the interior passageway. The first mounting portion has a plurality of first spoke openings extending axially to a first free edge and a plurality of first protrusions extending radially inwardly from the first mounting portion. The plurality of first protrusions are fixedly coupled to the first mounting portion. The bicycle hub also includes a second mounting portion coupled to a second end of the central portion. The second mounting portion has a plurality of second spoke openings.

Abstract: A bicycle hub is provided that includes a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support member and a spacer. The spacer is movable to allow the hub body to be axially separated from the freewheel without removing the freewheel from the rear fork of the bicycle. The hub axle has a first portion and a second portion releasably coupled to the first portion. The hub body has an outer tubular portion and an interior passageway with the first portion of the hub axle rotatably supported therein. The sprocket support member has a portion releasably and non-rotatably coupled to the outer tubular portion of the hub body. The sprocket support member is mounted on the second portion of the hub axle. The spacer is supported on the first portion of the hub axle adjacent a free end of the hub body. The spacer has a spacing portion and is configured to move in a transverse direction relative to the hub axle between a first position and a second position without removing the first portion of the hub axle from the hub body.

Abstract: A shock absorbing bicycle wheel hub apparatus uses an open ended, cylindrical shock absorber housing mounted concentrically within a wheel hub. The wheel hub is adapted for rotation about the shock absorber housing. A pivot rod is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and rotationally mounted within its sidewall. Terminal ends of the pivot rod engage cover plates fixedly mounted thereon. A pressure tube is axially aligned with the shock absorber housing and extends through it so that its terminal ends may be fixed in the cover plates. A shock absorbing medium is compressively positioned between the pressure tube and an interior surface of the shock absorber housing. The cover plates engage a bicycle fork so that weight supported by the bicycle fork is transmitted through the cover plates and the pressure tube to the shock absorbing medium, and thereby, through the shock absorber housing and the wheel hub to a wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle hub basically includes a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support member and an engagement member. The hub axle has first and second portions releasably coupled together. The hub body has an outer tubular portion and an interior passageway. The first portion of the hub axle is rotatably supported in the interior passageway. The sprocket support member is mounted on the second portion of the hub axle. The engagement member non-rotatably couples the outer tubular portion to the sprocket support member in an engaged position and is axially movable by the hub axle between the engaged position and a disengaged position. The hub body can be separated from the sprocket support member when the engagement member is in the disengaged position and the first and second portions of the hub axle are released from each other.

Abstract: A freewheeling hub device is adapted to be mounted rotatably on an axle of a bicycle, and includes a hub shell which can be driven by a clockwise rotation of a driving barrel to rotate for forward movement of a bicycle wheel when a coupling socket engages threadedly the driving barrel and engages frictionally the hub shell.

Abstract: A wheel hub for a bicycle includes a hub shell with an inner wall segment within which an engaging portion of a driven cylinder is non-rotatably fitted from one end of the hub shell. A screw-threaded cylinder can enter the hub shell from the other end, and has an externally threaded shank to engage threadedly an internally threaded portion of the engaging portion, and an enlarged head which is provided with a resilient member to restrain rotatably the head relative to another inner wall segment of the hub shell during the threaded engagement. As such, the screw-threaded cylinder can be remained in the hub shell even after the driven cylinder is removed from the hub shell to prevent misplacement of the screw-threaded cylinder.

Abstract: A bicycle hub is provided that includes a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support member and a spacer. The spacer is movable to allow the hub body to be axially separated from the freewheel without removing the freewheel from the rear fork of the bicycle. The hub axle has a first portion and a second portion releasably coupled to the first portion. The hub body has an outer tubular portion and an interior passageway with the first portion of the hub axle rotatably supported therein. The sprocket support member has a portion releasably and non-rotatably coupled to the outer tubular portion of the hub body. The sprocket support member is mounted on the second portion of the hub axle. The spacer is supported on the first portion of the hub axle adjacent a free end of the hub body. The spacer has a spacing portion and is configured to move in a transverse direction relative to the hub axle between a first position and a second position without removing the first portion of the hub axle from the hub body.

Abstract: A lockable quick release mechanism is provided having a cam lever threaded onto a shaft which extends through and beyond a barrel nut, fitted in the cam lever so that it will provide interference with a padlock when locked. The cam lever has a lock hole for the padlock, and a curvature which, when locked, will stop the cam lever from being rotated more than a few degrees due to interference with the fork blade. A cam follower is provided on the shaft and has anti-rotation tabs, which fit into the clevis of the cam lever, and which engages the camming surface of the cam lever thereby preventing the cam lever from being rotated in the locked position due to the amount of friction between the cam follower and the fork tip. The cam follower is always biased by a spring against the camming surface to prevent a fork blade from being mis-positioned between the cam follower and the camming surface.