Abstract: A cylinder assembly includes a housing defining first and second outer cylindrical surfaces having a longitudinal axis and a shim having a retaining ring fitted over the first outer cylindrical surface. The shim includes a plurality of connector spokes extending from the retaining ring, and a corresponding plurality of shim elements configured at the ends of the plurality of connector spokes. The connector spokes extend radially from the retaining ring relative to the longitudinal axis when the shim is in a pre-installation configuration. The connector spokes are bendable such that the shim elements extend longitudinally and are positioned next to the second outer cylindrical surface when the shim is in an installation configuration. Shims, methods of assembly, bicycles and other components are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2014
Date of Patent:
December 22, 2015
Assignee:
King Cycle Group, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher Dale King, Brian Keith Schultz, Erik Steven Drews
Abstract: A cylinder assembly includes a housing defining first and second outer cylindrical surfaces having a longitudinal axis and a shim having a retaining ring fitted over the first outer cylindrical surface. The shim includes a plurality of connector spokes extending from the retaining ring, and a corresponding plurality of shim elements configured at the ends of the plurality of connector spokes. The connector spokes extend radially from the retaining ring relative to the longitudinal axis when the shim is in a pre-installation configuration. The connector spokes are bendable such that the shim elements extend longitudinally and are positioned next to the second outer cylindrical surface when the shim is in an installation configuration. Shims, methods of assembly, bicycles and other components are also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 14, 2014
Publication date:
November 13, 2014
Applicant:
KING CYCLE GROUP, INC.
Inventors:
CHRISTOPHER DALE KING, BRIAN KEITH SCHULTZ, ERIK STEVEN DREWS
Abstract: A steering bearing assembly includes a cap and a bearing element that define an axial force transmission path therethrough. A compression ring is moveably coupled to the cap and is disposed radially inwardly of the bearing assembly outside of the axial force transmission path. The compression ring includes an inner annular surface adapted to transmit a radial compressive force from the cap to a steerer element. A steering assembly, and method for assembling the steering assembly, also are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 26, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2014
Assignee:
King Cycle Group, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher Dale King, Erik Steven Drews, Brian Keith Schultz