Patents Assigned to SRAM Deutschland GmbH
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Patent number: 11814137Abstract: A plurality of sprockets which are coaxial with respect to a sprocket rotation axis, are arranged with axial spacing from each other and have different numbers of teeth which are constructed for positive-locking engagement with a bicycle chain. The pinion arrangement has a gear range quotient which is formed by division of the number of teeth of the sprocket having the largest diameter by the number of teeth of the sprocket having the smallest diameter, and has a packing density quotient which is formed by division of the number of sprockets in the sprocket arrangement by the axial spacing measured in millimeters of the axially outermost pinions from each other. The pinion arrangement may have a gear range packing coefficient, formed from the product of the gear range quotient and the packing density quotient, which is greater than 1.25.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Henrik Braedt, Matthias Reinbold
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Publication number: 20230348019Abstract: An Actuating device for a bicycle is provided. The actuating device may include a static element which is positionally fixed in relation to a bicycle frame, a movable element which is movable in relation to the static element, an electromechanical drive which provides drive force for a movement of the movable element. The electromechanical drive has a motor and a gearing driven by the motor. The gearing may include a first gearing wheel and a second gearing wheel which is in engagement with the first gearing wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: SEBASTIAN DUEWELING, MATTHIAS REINBOLD, ROBERT BOEHM, SVEN BAUMANN, SVEN SCHMELZING
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Patent number: 11780532Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electromechanical rear derailleur for coaxial assembling on a rear wheel axle. The derailleur has a base element, a pivot mechanism, and a movable element having a chain guide assembly. The chain guide assembly is connected to the movable element so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis. A blocking device permits the chain guide assembly to be established relative to the movable element. The blocking device is able to be inserted into the movable element in two different positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND, GmbHInventors: Henrik Braedt, Heiko Redecker
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Patent number: 11767079Abstract: A sprocket for a bicycle drive train comprising an outer ring having external teeth for engaging in a bicycle chain, and an inner ring coaxially disposed with the outer ring and is connected to the outer ring in a rotationally fixed manner. The inner ring has a central opening. A circumferential collar is configured to be integral with the inner ring and projects axially to one side of the inner ring and is configured as a continuous collar. An internal profile having a plurality of radially inward-projecting radial protrusions is provided on the radially inner side of the collar, and an external profile having a plurality of radial depressions, which in number and arrangement correspond to the radial protrusions of the internal profile, is provided on the radially outer side of the collar.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: Peter Geist
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Patent number: 11767078Abstract: A drive arrangement for a bicycle may be provided with various interactive components configured to reliably and repeatably engage and disengage with one another both when new and after a period of wear. The drive arrangement may include a drive sprocket assembly connected to a driven sprocket assembly with a chain movable by a gear changer.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Bruno Ribeiro, Pedro Santos, Diogo Silva, Matthias Reinbold, Henrik Braedt, Jorge Latimer, John Collen
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Patent number: 11731733Abstract: An Actuating device for a bicycle is provided. The actuating device may include a static element which is positionally fixed in relation to a bicycle frame, a movable element which is movable in relation to the static element, an electromechanical drive which provides drive force for a movement of the movable element. The electromechanical drive has a motor and a gearing driven by the motor. The gearing may include a first gearing wheel and a second gearing wheel which is in engagement with the first gearing wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Sebastian Dueweling, Matthias Reinbold, Robert Boehm, Sven Baumann, Sven Schmelzing
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Patent number: 11713096Abstract: A rear gearshift mechanism for installation on a bicycle frame coaxial with a rear-wheel axis has a base element, a pivot mechanism, a movable element and a chain guide. The base element includes an attachment end for installation on the bicycle frame. A first arm and a second arm of the attachment end are arranged spaced apart from one another in an axial direction and, by an associated adapter which has a thread, are configured for the installation of the gearshift mechanism on an associated bracket portion, in particular a dropout or frame hanger. The first arm is arranged on an inner side of the bracket portion, and the second arm is arranged on an outer side of the bracket portion. The base element is designed with a setting device by which the base element can be pivoted in a chain tensioning direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: Henrik Braedt
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Publication number: 20230213086Abstract: A chain and an inner link plate for a bicycle chain having chain rollers is provided. A protrusion of the inner link plate in relation to the respectively assigned chain roller in a front lower longitudinal end region of an inner link plate outer periphery is reduced, in comparison to the protrusion in a front upper longitudinal end region and/or in a rear lower longitudinal end region of the inner link plate outer periphery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: SRAM Deutschland GmbHInventors: HENRIK BRAEDT, SEBASTIAN HEYNA
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Patent number: 11661143Abstract: The disclosure relates to a chain roller for a rear bicycle gearshift mechanism. The chain roller comprising a rotatory bearing, a toothed ring with teeth formed thereon, and a support structure which connects the rotary bearing and the toothed ring. The toothed ring and support structure are formed from different materials and are connected to one another radially and axially.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: Henrik Braedt
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Patent number: 11661142Abstract: A bicycle gearshift mechanism has a base element, a pivot mechanism, a movable element, and a chain guide arrangement. The pivot mechanism connects the base element to the movable element. The chain guide arrangement is connected, rotatably about a rotary axle, to the movable element. The base element comprises a first attachment end, which is coaxial with respect to the rear-wheel axle or axis, and a second attachment end for coupling to the pivot mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: Henrik Braedt
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Publication number: 20230150609Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical derailleur for mounting on a rear wheel axis. The derailleur has a stationary element, a pivoting mechanism, a movable element having a chain guide arrangement, and a gearing housing. The gearing housing receives an electromechanical drive for driving the pivoting mechanism. The stationary element defines a housing void in which the gearing housing is disposed, and has a fastener for a power source. The power source is fastened to the stationary element such that said power source is electrically connected to the electromechanical drive in the gearing housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Robert Boehm, Sebastian Dueweling
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Patent number: 11643167Abstract: A multi-sprocket arrangement for a bicycle includes a larger sprocket having a passage recess on an outer link plate passage tooth on an outboard side of the larger sprocket facing a smaller sprocket. The recess is on a side of the larger sprocket facing the smaller sprocket. The passage recess extends from a radially outer tooth tip of the outer link plate passage tooth to a non-load tooth flank of the outer link plate passage tooth or a tooth base directly adjacent to the outer link plate passage tooth such that during a gear shifting of a chain from a larger sprocket to a directly adjacent smaller sprocket, the chain passes the outer link plate passage tooth on the outboard side of the sprocket.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: Philipp Hoelle
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Publication number: 20230106097Abstract: A bicycle gearshift mechanism has a base element, a pivot mechanism, a movable element, and a chain guide arrangement. The pivot mechanism connects the base element to the movable element. The chain guide arrangement is connected, rotatably about a rotary axle, to the movable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: HENRIK BRAEDT
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Patent number: 11577804Abstract: A bicycle derailleur includes a base element, a movable element having a receptacle and movably coupled to the base element, a rotary shaft mounted in the movable element in the receptacle to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, and a chain guide assembly rotatable relative to the movable element about the axis of rotation and which is coupled rotationally conjointly to the rotary shaft. An elastic force store device exerts on the chain guide assembly a preload force which preloads said chain guide assembly in a direction of rotation relative to the movable element. A damping device acts directly or indirectly between the movable element and the chain guide assembly and has a coupling device arranged radially within the first elastic force store device by which the damping device is coupled to a support, which is static in relation to the movable element, and the rotary shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: SRAM Deutschland GmbHInventors: Henrik Braedt, Tobias Harcke
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Patent number: 11572134Abstract: The disclosure relates to a derailleur for a bicycle, comprising a B-knuckle assembly which is designed for mounting on the bicycle frame, a P-knuckle assembly, a parallelogram assembly via which the B-knuckle assembly and the P-knuckle assembly are movably connected to one another, a cage assembly in which a chain guide pulley and a chain tension pulley are rotatably held, where the cage assembly is mounted on the P-knuckle assembly so as to be rotatable about a P axis, and an rotation angle detection device which is designed to detect and/or display an angle of rotation between the P-knuckle assembly and the cage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: SRAM Deutschland GmbHInventors: Henrik Braedt, Sebastian Heyna
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Patent number: 11565771Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical derailleur for mounting on a rear wheel axis. The derailleur has a stationary element, a pivoting mechanism, a movable element having a chain guide arrangement, and a gearing housing. The gearing housing receives an electromechanical drive for driving the pivoting mechanism. The stationary element defines a housing void in which the gearing housing is disposed, and has a fastener for a power source. The power source is fastened to the stationary element such that said power source is electrically connected to the electromechanical drive in the gearing housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Robert Boehm, Sebastian Dueweling
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Publication number: 20220411017Abstract: A rear derailleur is configured as a hierarchical, at least two-level modular construction system and comprises at least several of the modules: “base element module”, “swivel formation module”, “shifting element module”, and “chain guiding device module”. At least one of the modules is replaceable and handleable in one piece. At least one of the modules includes at least one sub-assembly that is replaceable and handleable in one piece. In an embodiment the modular construction system is configured to use at least one family of sub-assemblies comprising at least two family members within at least one of the modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: HENRIK BRAEDT, SEBASTIAN DUEWELING, FLORIAN FUHLROTT, TOBIAS HARCKE, ALEXANDER LINKE, MATTHIAS MUELLER, JOACHIM STUERMER, MARTIN WEISS
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Publication number: 20220363339Abstract: A bicycle bracket element connects a bicycle frame to a rear gearshift mechanism of a derailleur system. The bracket element includes a first portion which has a cutout for receiving a portion of a bicycle rear wheel axle and a second portion which has a mounting opening to which the rear gearshift mechanism can be secured. The bracket element is formed with a region made from plastic and a region made from metal. The region made from plastic is fixedly connected to the region made from metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventor: HENRIK BRAEDT
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Publication number: 20220340231Abstract: An electric bicycle drive unit for arrangement in a bottom bracket region of a bicycle frame, coaxially to the bottom bracket, is provided. The drive unit includes a torque sensor device for measuring a rider total torque. Rider total torque may include left-hand rider torque and a right-hand rider torque. The drive unit may include a bottom bracket shaft, an electric motor device arranged coaxially to the bottom bracket shaft, a hollow output shaft for transmitting a motor torque and the rider total torque to a bicycle drivetrain, and a rider moment coupling device for coupling the rider torque from the bottom bracket shaft to the hollow output shaft, and a motor torque coupling device for coupling the motor torque to the hollow output shaft. A torque measurement device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Henrik Braedt, Sebastian Heyna
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Patent number: 11479318Abstract: A bicycle operating apparatus for wirelessly controlling at least one component of a bicycle includes a carrier element on a fastening device for fixing the bicycle operating apparatus to a handlebar of the bicycle, a housing attachable to the carrier element having an energy storage compartment for receiving an energy storage element and having an electronic circuit arrangement in the housing. At least one switch is connected to the electronic circuit arrangement on the housing. An operating component mounted on the carrier element to be pivotable about an operating axis preloaded into a neutral position which is able to be deflected out of the neutral position in a first direction of rotation about the operating axis in order to actuate the switch, and the operating axis extends obliquely with respect to the flat outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: Alexander Linke, Wolfram Frank, Thorsten Hamisch