Patents Assigned to SRAM, LLC
  • FLEXIBLE HARDWARE SPACER
    Publication number: 20210403120
    Abstract: A spacer for connecting a suspension component to a frame of a bicycle includes a spacer body and a flexible portion disposed at one end of the spacer body and configured to exert an axial bias force under compression. The spacer body and the flexible portion form a unitary part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: DAVID CAMP
  • BICYCLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20210394860
    Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and defining an interior space, and a damper in the interior space. The damper includes a damper body defining a chamber, a damper member in the chamber, and a shaft coupled to the damper member. The example suspension component also includes an isolator coupling the shaft to a bottom end of the second tube, the isolator including an elastomeric member to absorb vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: TIM LYNCH, SKYLER TEACHOUT
  • BICYCLE DERAILLEUR AND CONNECTION
    Publication number: 20210394865
    Abstract: An apparatus for a bicycle includes an intermediate power connector configured for transmitting power between a bicycle component and a power source positioned remote from the bicycle component. The intermediate power connector has a coupling portion configured for removable attachment to a connecting portion of the bicycle component. The bicycle component can also include a battery having a battery coupling portion configured for removable attachment to the connecting portion of the bicycle component. The battery and the intermediate power connector can be selectively attachable to the bicycle component to provide power thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: KEVIN WESLING
  • Fluid damper for a bicycle component
    Patent number: 11199240
    Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur has a base member mountable to a bicycle frame, a movable member movably coupled to the base member, a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member for rotation about a rotational axis, a biasing element configured and arranged to bias the chain guide assembly for rotation in a first rotational direction with respect to the movable member, and a fluid damper having a fluid cavity containing a volume of fluid. The fluid damper is operatively disposed between the chain guide assembly and the movable member to apply a damping force to the chain guide assembly when the chain guide assembly rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The fluid damper has a guide wheel configured to route a chain and rotatable about the rotational axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Brown, Brian Jordan, Christopher Shipman
  • Bicycle multi-gear cassette
    Patent number: 11192606
    Abstract: A bicycle multi-gear cassette mountable to a wheel hub driver mechanism that includes truncated conical shell having a first opening proximate a small shell base and a second opening proximate a large shell base. The openings are coaxial with an axis of the shell. A plurality of toothed sprockets having different numbers of teeth are disposed on the shell and extend radially of the central axis. A torque load transmitting profile is configured on the shell proximate one of the small and large shell bases. A radial load transmitting profile is configured on the shell proximate one of the small and large shell bases. The shell, sprockets, and the load transmitting profiles embody a single piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Henrik Braedt
  • HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20210371032
    Abstract: A bottle structure for a bicycle handlebar, includes a bottle body having an integrally-formed bottle and bottle coupling structure. The bottle coupling structure is directly connected to the bicycle handlebar, and is dissociable from the bicycle handlebar. The integrated bottle structure may include additional features such as a straw structure or other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: MING CHANG, NATHAN SCHICKEL, BENJAMIN WAITE
  • Control assembly for a wireless electromechanical bicycle shifting system
    Patent number: 11180219
    Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Shipman, Matthew C. Morris
  • ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR BICYCLES
    Publication number: 20210331550
    Abstract: Example adjustable suspension components for bicycles are described herein. An example bicycle suspension component includes a damper operable in a low damping state, a high damping state, and an intermediate damping state between the low damping state and the high damping state, a motion controller operable to change the damper between the low damping state, the intermediate damping state, and the high damping state, and a processor to, based on sensor data, activate the motion controller to change the damper between the intermediate damping state and one of the low damping state or the high damping state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: R. JOE SCHOOLCRAFT, JR., GEOFF NICHOLS, WARREN CHAMBLISS, MARK SANTURBANE, C. MICHAEL LIBERATO, II
  • Dual-sided brake controller housing
    Patent number: 11155319
    Abstract: A hydraulic brake control device for a bicycle includes a housing having a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite the first side. The housing includes a first hydraulic line path and a second hydraulic line path, the first hydraulic line path including a first recess at the first side of the housing and the second hydraulic line path including a second recess at the second side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Luman, Neil Swanson
  • FLUID DAMPER FOR A BICYCLE COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20210324934
    Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur has a base member mountable to a bicycle frame, a movable member movably coupled to the base member, a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member for rotation about a rotational axis, a biasing element configured and arranged to bias the chain guide assembly for rotation in a first rotational direction with respect to the movable member, and a fluid damper having a fluid cavity containing a volume of fluid. The fluid damper is operatively disposed between the chain guide assembly and the movable member to apply a damping force to the chain guide assembly when the chain guide assembly rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The fluid damper has a guide wheel configured to route a chain and rotatable about the rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JOSHUA BROWN, BRIAN JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN
  • ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE DERAILLEUR
    Publication number: 20210323636
    Abstract: A control device for a bicycle has a housing configured to be mountable to the bicycle and sized and shaped to be grasped by a user's hand and a battery receptacle positioned on the housing. The housing has a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion includes first and second ends, a downward facing side, an upward facing side, an inward facing side, an outward facing side, and a handlebar clamp disposed at the first end. A battery receptacle is positioned on a first side, which can be the downward facing side, of the base portion of the housing. An accessory port can be positioned on a second side of the base portion of the housing, different from the first side, and which can be the inward or outward facing side of the base portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: RACHEL CAHAN, DOUG MAHONEY
  • Sprocket assembly
    Patent number: 11148753
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly for a bicycle includes at least one alignment member configured to align components of the sprocket assembly about a rotation axis. The alignment member interacts with an engagement member to axially engage components of the sprocket assembly. The engagement member may be configured with features to stop rotation relative to components of the sprocket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Bush, Jorge Latimer, Daniel Humes
  • PEDAL FOR A CYCLE
    Publication number: 20210316816
    Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprising an openwork body which comprises a front longitudinal wall, a rear longitudinal wall, and a central shaft having a transverse channel configured to receive a spindle fixed to a crank arm. The central shaft provides a connection between an outer side wall and an inner side wall located on the side of the crank arm. The body rotatably mounted about the spindle by at least one bearing. The central shaft extends outwardly toward the outside by two diverging arms delimiting between them a lateral recess provided in the body facing the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin MARINIER, Julien LIMANTON
  • FRONT CHAINRING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210301913
    Abstract: A chainring assembly includes a chainring carrier adapted to be coupled to a crank arm. The chainring carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis, and includes an outer periphery having carrier threads. A chainring structure includes an inner periphery having chainring threads and an outer periphery comprising a plurality of teeth. The inner periphery of the chainring structure is threadably engaged with the outer periphery of the chainring carrier. In one embodiment, a power meter device includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, with the torque output section including an outer periphery having threads adapted to be coupled to a chainring structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: ISAIAH MILLER, NATHAN KECK, JAMES MEYER
  • FRONT CHAINRING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210300504
    Abstract: A chainring assembly includes a chainring carrier adapted to be coupled to a crank arm. The chainring carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis, and includes an outer periphery having carrier threads. A chainring structure includes an inner periphery having chainring threads and an outer periphery comprising a plurality of teeth. The inner periphery of the chainring structure is threadably engaged with the outer periphery of the chainring carrier. In one embodiment, a power meter device includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, with the torque output section including an outer periphery having threads adapted to be coupled to a chainring structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: ISAIAH MILLER, NATHAN KECK, JOSHUA NEIMAN
  • SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE
    Publication number: 20210284284
    Abstract: A bicycle system includes controller devices. Each controller device includes at least one respective input element configured to receive input from a user. The system includes operation-enacting devices. Each operation-enacting device is configured to enact at least one respective operation on the bicycle. The system includes a network coordinator device configured to (i) establish a wireless network for communications between the network coordinator device, the controller devices, and the operation-enacting devices, and (ii) reset the controller devices and operation-enacting device before pairing the controller devices and operation-enacting devices to the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: ALEXANDER KON-I HO
  • Chainring
    Patent number: 11110991
    Abstract: A bicycle chainring for engagement with a drive chain includes a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery of the chainring wherein roots of the plurality of teeth are disposed adjacent the periphery of the chainring. The plurality of teeth include a first group of teeth and a second group of teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Markus Reiter, Raymond Florczyk, Henrik Braedt
  • BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210269120
    Abstract: A bicycle control system may be configured to automatically control a bicycle, or components thereof. The bicycle control system may include a system control device configured to provide a simplified shifting system wherein large changes in speed associated with starting and stopping do not require the full attention of the automatic shifting system. The shifting system, or a system control device configured for controlling the shifting system, may be configured to determine when to enter an automatic shifting control mode, establish parameters for the automatic shifting of the automatic shifting control mode, and/or compare detected activities and values of the bicycle to the established parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: KEVIN WESLING
  • Decoupling hub assembly and a bicycle trainer with a decoupling hub assembly
    Patent number: 11090543
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer has a stand, a resistance generating mechanism carried by the stand, and a decoupling hub assembly carried on the stand. The decoupling hub assembly has a torque coupler operably connected to the resistance generating mechanism. The torque coupler has a coupling portion configured to engage a coupling part of a drive body assembly on a bicycle. The coupling portion is exposed to an exterior of the stand engages the drive body assembly, which is rotationally driven by the drive train of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: James Meyer, Christopher Shipman, Kevin Wesling
  • Bicycle rim with surface indicia
    Patent number: D929922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: David Morse, Michael Hall, Ruan Trouw