Patents Assigned to SRAM, LLC
  • HYDRAULIC BICYCLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190351887
    Abstract: A normally closed port valve seals a hydraulic hose connection port of a hydraulic bicycle component. Connection of an end of a hydraulic hose assembly to the port opens the valve, placing the assembly's hydraulic fluid chamber in fluid communication with the interior of the hose assembly. A hydraulic cylinder of the assembly is in fluid communication with the chamber. A spring may be used to bias the valve to a closed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Adan Bradley, Paul Gallagher
  • PEDAL ACTIVITY SENSOR AND METHODS OF PEDALING ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20190353676
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining bicycle pedaling may include a sensor that detects the angular velocity and/or position of a drivetrain or rear sprocket assembly of the bicycle The apparatus may determine values indicative of pedaling. The apparatus may be configured to be housed within a component of the bicycle, such as within a hollow opening of the spindle or crank axle. The apparatus also may include a wireless transmitter to communicate with another component, such as a suspension controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: GEOFF NICHOLS, BRIAN JORDAN, SARAH FANTO
  • Heat dissipating brake rotor
    Patent number: 10480601
    Abstract: A brake rotor for a bicycle has a brake body formed of a first material and a cooling element with a cooling body, at least part of which is formed of a second material that has a higher thermal conductivity than the first material. The brake body has a generally annular shape with a first axial contact surface. The cooling body is coupled to the first axial contact surface. The cooling body may be in contact with the first axial contact surface around the brake body for a majority of a circumference of the heat dissipation region. The cooling body may be attached to or be an integral part of a carrier coupled to the brake body. The cooling body may include a protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Dunlap, Braden Snead
  • BICYCLE RIM AND WHEEL
    Publication number: 20190344615
    Abstract: A bicycle rim and/or wheel are provided. The bicycle rim and/or wheel includes a single wall formed into the bicycle rim. The wall is formed of composite material having a spoke attachment portion and a tire attachment portion formed therein. The composite material may include at least two different materials, or fibers used as reinforcement material, forming layers of a thickness of the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: RUAN TROUW, MICHAEL HALL, AARON PACKARD
  • BICYCLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190337590
    Abstract: Electronic shifting systems, mechanisms and methods of using and/or controlling the systems to operate a bicycle that allows front and rear gear changer mechanisms to be controlled with only two switches. The switches can be arranged so that each hand is only required to operate one switch to shift the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: BRIAN JORDAN
  • ELECTROMECHANICAL REAR DERAILLEUR
    Publication number: 20190329841
    Abstract: An electromechanical rear derailleur is provided for a bicycle, including a base member for attachment to the bicycle. A movable member has a cage assembly attached thereto. A linkage is provided that couples the movable member to the base member and operative to enable movement of the movable member relative to the base member in a direction substantially parallel to the mounting axis. A power source powers an motor module connected thereto to move the movable member and elements thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN
  • ELECTROMECHANICAL SHIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190329843
    Abstract: A wireless control system for a bicycle may include a base part attachable to a bicycle and a movable part. The control system may also include an electric motor disposed on the electromechanical component and a control unit disposed on the electromechanical component for operating the electric motor to operate the electromechanical component, the control unit including a wireless receiver. The control system includes a wake sensor connected to the control unit, the wake sensor configured to communicate a wake signal to the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: BRIAN JORDAN, TODD SQUIRES
  • ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL OF A BICYCLE
    Publication number: 20190315435
    Abstract: An electromechanical control system for a bicycle has a switch device, the switch device operating a switch between at least three positions. A control communication device transmits signals responsive to operation of the switch. The electromechanical control system includes an operation device configured to respond to signals transmitted by the control communication device. Signals transmitted by the control communication device include commands to listen and commands to operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: BRIAN JORDAN
  • CONTROL DEVICES FOR OPERATING BICYCLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20190315428
    Abstract: Example control devices for operating bicycle components are described herein. An example control device includes a housing having an opening to receive a handlebar of the bicycle and a rotating member rotatably coupled to the housing. The rotating member is rotatable about a first axis. The rotating member is configured to rotate between a first position and a second position to change an operating state of a component. The example control device includes a securing mechanism configured to lock the rotating member in the second position. The example control device also includes a release actuator coupled to the housing. The release actuator has an actuating surface to be engaged by a user and moved along a second axis that intersects the first axis. The release actuator is configured to, when actuated, unlock the securing mechanism to enable the rotating member to rotate back to the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: DEVON SULLIVAN, MICHAEL VAN ZYL
  • BICYCLE COMPOSITE CLINCHER RIM AND WHEEL
    Publication number: 20190308446
    Abstract: A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially outer tire engaging portion having a first tire retaining portion and a second tire retaining portion spaced apart from the first tire retaining portion. The first tire retaining portion includes a first tire retaining section having a first outer wall and a first tire retaining wall opposite and spaced apart from the first outer wall. The second tire retaining portion includes a second tire retaining section having a second outer wall and a second tire retaining wall opposite and spaced apart from the second outer wall. The radially outer tire engaging portion is made of a composite material. The first outer wall and the first tire retaining wall, and the second outer wall and the second tire retaining wall, respectively, are separated by a material having a lower density than the composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: DAVID MORSE, MICHAEL HALL, RUAN TROUW
  • Fluid damper for a bicycle component
    Patent number: 10435111
    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 compensation device in fluid communication with the fluid cavity and is configured to accommodate a change in the volume of fluid in the fluid cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Shipman, Brian Jordan
  • BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190300113
    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: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: KEVIN WESLING
  • ADJUSTABLE SEATPOST
    Publication number: 20190283827
    Abstract: A seat post assembly for a bicycle has a first tube with a first distal end and a second tube with a second distal end. The first and second tubes are movable relative to one another to establish a distance between the first and second distal ends. A first pressure chamber has a loaded pressure proportional to a load applied along the tube axis. A second pressure chamber has a second pressure not proportional to the load. A flow path connects the first and second pressure chambers. A valve is disposed along the flow path and is configured to move between a closed position closing the flow path and an open position opening the flow path between the first and second pressure chambers. An isolator of the valve is configured to nullify any resultant force produced by the loaded pressure of the first pressure chamber acting on the isolator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN
  • Pedal activity sensor and methods of pedaling analysis
    Patent number: 10416186
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining bicycle pedaling may include a sensor that detects the angular velocity and position of a drivetrain or rear sprocket assembly of the bicycle and a processor that is configured to compare the detected values against values indicative of at least one pedaling state. The apparatus may be configured to be housed within a component of the bicycle, such as within a hollow opening of the spindle or crank axle. The apparatus also may include a wireless transmitter to communicate with another component, such as a suspension controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Geoff Nichols, Brian Jordan, Sarah Fanto
  • BICYCLE CRANK ARM AND CHAINRING CARRIER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190276114
    Abstract: A bicycle chainring structure is provided. The chainring structure includes a plurality of teeth disposed about the radially outer circumference of the chainring structure and a pairing feature including a wall forming a radially interior profile formed on the chainring structure, the radially interior profile defined by lobes extending radially inward. The chainring structure also includes a torque-transmitting coupling formed in the chainring structure, the torque-transmitting coupling including a plurality of chainring holes disposed in the radially inward extending lobes and configured to receive input torque from a crank arm and transmit the input torque to the plurality of teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES ISAAC MEYER, TREVOR COLE KRUGMAN
  • Hydraulic bicycle system
    Patent number: 10407043
    Abstract: A normally closed port valve seals a hydraulic hose connection port of a hydraulic bicycle component. Connection of an end of a hydraulic hose assembly to the port opens the valve, placing the assembly's hydraulic fluid chamber in fluid communication with the interior of the hose assembly. A hydraulic cylinder of the assembly is in fluid communication with the chamber. A spring may be used to bias the valve to a closed condition and simultaneously to bias a brake actuating piston to a non-actuated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bradley, Paul Gallagher
  • Cover for a bicycle chainring
    Patent number: D860060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Luman
  • Bicycle rim with surface indicia
    Patent number: D860897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: David Morse, Michael Hall, Ruan Trouw
  • Cover for a bicycle chainring
    Patent number: D861543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Luman
  • Chainring for a bicycle
    Patent number: D867936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Markus Reiter, Chris Hilton