Patents by Inventor Szu-Fang Tsai

Szu-Fang Tsai has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130199882
    Abstract: A bicycle brake operating device is provided with a housing on a handlebar and including a channel, first and second holes, a fluid reservoir, and a reservoir cover on the fluid reservoir; a brake transmission mechanism in the channel; a hydraulic brake lever including a stepped-diameter tunnel and a push member engaging the spring actuated mechanism; and a pivot assembly including a first retaining member including a sleeve disposed in the first hole and having one end engaging the reservoir cover, and an annular flange at the other end of the sleeve and engaging an inner surface of the tunnel; a second retaining member including a cup in the second hole and having a bottom through hole, and an annular flange around mouth of the cup, the flange engaging the inner surface of the tunnel; and a cylindrical pivot in the first and second retaining members and the tunnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20130199877
    Abstract: A cantilever brake of bicycle is provided with a triangular cable stop including first, second and third corner attachments and a wheel between the first and second corner attachments; a first pivot member including a first trough; a first cable passing through the first corner attachment, the wheel, and the second corner attachment to be fastened at the first pivot; a second pivot member including a second trough; a second cable having one end fastened in the third corner attachment and the other end fastened in the second pivot member; a first brake arm releasably pivotably secured to the first trough and including two opposite first projections and a spring actuated first adjustment knob distal the first projections; and a second brake arm releasably pivotably secured to the second trough and including two opposite second projections and a spring actuated second adjustment knob distal the second projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20130200614
    Abstract: A device for pivotably connecting a hydraulic line to a hydraulic brake of bicycle is provided an adapter including a connector coupled to the hydraulic line, and a hollow cylinder at one end of the connector, the cylinder including a tunnel and two shoulders each at a joining portion of either end of the tunnel and adjacent end of the cylinder, a first sealing ring at one shoulder, and a second sealing ring at the other shoulder; and a stepped-diameter threaded fastener including a head, a threaded shank distal the head, and a bare cylindrical section between the head and the threaded shank, the threaded fastener driven through the tunnel into the hydraulic brake to fasten the threaded fastener, the adapter, the first sealing ring, and the second sealing ring together. The adapter can either counterclockwise or clockwise pivot a predetermined angle about the threaded fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8459420
    Abstract: A brake lever assembly includes a body connected to an oil pipe and includes a first room and a second room. A first path communicates between the storage space and the first room. A second path communicates between the first room and the second room. The oil pipe is connected to a hydraulic oil storage space in the body. A lever is pivotably connected to the body and includes a push portion. A first cylinder unit is located in the first room and connected between the oil pipe and the push portion. The first cylinder unit is operated a first travel. A second cylinder unit is located in the second room and has a first end contacting inside of the body and a second end connected to the push portion. The second cylinder unit is operated a second travel which is longer than the first travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8453534
    Abstract: A braking handlebar for a bicycle includes a combining device, one end thereof being axially mounted to a handle; a braking handlebar, having a pressing section, a pivoting section and an accommodating section, wherein the pivoting section is pivotally connected to one end of the combining device opposite to the handle, and the accommodating section is in parallel to an axial direction of the handle; and a screw adjusting element, movable mounted to the accommodating section of the braking handlebar and connected to one end of a braking cable; wherein the braking cable is loosened or tightened by using the screw adjusting element. Since the screw adjusting element offers the function of being able to rotate, the braking cable can be prevented from being bent excessively, further from generating friction which may results in brake failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120305355
    Abstract: A brake lever assembly includes a body connected to an oil pipe and includes a first room and a second room. A first path communicates between the storage space and the first room. A second path communicates between the first room and the second room. The oil pipe is connected to a hydraulic oil storage space in the body. A lever is pivotably connected to the body and includes a push portion. A first cylinder unit is located in the first room and connected between the oil pipe and the push portion. The first cylinder unit is operated a first travel. A second cylinder unit is located in the second room and has a first end contacting inside of the body and a second end connected to the push portion. The second cylinder unit is operated a second travel which is longer than the first travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: SZU-FANG TSAI
  • Patent number: 8281910
    Abstract: A brake operating device for bicycles includes a hydraulic fluid cylinder secured to a housing, a parallel cylindrical member on the cylinder and comprising a hollow threaded fastener at one end, a rod in a right portion of the cylinder and having one end connected to a brake lever; a spring biased magnet in the right portion of the cylinder; a plunger interconnecting the magnet and the rod; a spring biased conductor in the cylindrical member and urged by the fastener; and an electric wire interconnecting the conductor and a connector which is connected to a brake lamp. For decreasing a turn-on time of the brake lamp a loosening of the fastener will push the conductor away from the brake lever to decrease a current generated on the conductor due to a movement of the conductor relative to the magnet. Tightening of the fastener can increase the turn-on time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Tektro Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120240715
    Abstract: A braking device with a hidden hydraulic cylinder has a hydraulic cylinder hidden inside a body of the braking device and further protected by a casing made of plastics, rubber or light alloy. Thereby, the space can be saved and any leakage due to unexpected collision. A tube is mounted to the hydraulic cylinder at any angle, preventing any wear or breaks due to frequent use. Therefore, the braking device of this invention is particularly suitable to the road bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: SZU-FANG TSAI
  • Publication number: 20120240713
    Abstract: A braking handlebar for a bicycle includes a combining device, one end thereof being axially mounted to a handle; a braking handlebar, having a pressing section, a pivoting section and an accommodating section, wherein the pivoting section is pivotally connected to one end of the combining device opposite to the handle, and the accommodating section is in parallel to an axial direction of the handle; and a screw adjusting element, movable mounted to the accommodating section of the braking handlebar and connected to one end of a braking cable; wherein the braking cable is loosened or tightened by using the screw adjusting element. Since the screw adjusting element offers the function of being able to rotate, the braking cable can be prevented from being bent excessively, further from generating friction which may results in brake failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: SZU-FANG TSAI
  • Publication number: 20120242471
    Abstract: A wireless-control lighting device includes a control switch module mounted on a braking handle set, and a lighting displaying unit mounted on a bicycle and having a wireless receiver, a plurality of indicators and a second power supply. The control switch module includes a switch element, a circuit board, a wireless superconductor IC and a first power supply. The switch element and the wireless superconductor IC are electrically connected to the circuit board. The first power supply provides power to the circuit board and the wireless super conductor. When the switch element is working, and the wireless superconductor IC emits an actuating signal. The wireless receiver, the indicators and the second power supply are electrically connected to one another. The second power supply provides power to the wireless receiver and the indicators. The wireless receiver receives the actuating signal which accordingly actuates the operation of the indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: SZU-FANG TSAI
  • Publication number: 20120241261
    Abstract: A semi-hydraulic brake has at least one braking cable and one connection rod; at least one pushing rod, at least one piston, at least one elastic element and at least one tube; and a set of main pistons, a set of brake pads and a disc. When the braking handlebar pulls the braking cable, the connection rod is driven to move toward the braking cable; the pushing rod is driven by the connection rod and meanwhile to push the piston and come to compress the elastic element. The braking liquid inside the hydraulic cylinder is pushed toward respective main pistons of the braking unit through the tube so that the respective main pistons move toward the disc. The respective brake pads simultaneously move toward the disc. Thereby, the braking effect over a front wheel and a rear wheel can be achieved by using a single hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: SZU-FANG TSAI
  • Patent number: 8261888
    Abstract: A brake apparatus for a racing bicycle includes a housing mounted on either handlebar and comprising an internal recess; a brake lever pivotably secured to the housing and having one end pivotably disposed in the recess; a spring depressible detent rod slidably disposed in the brake lever and comprising a head on an outer surface of the brake lever, an annular flange, and an annular groove between the flange and the head; a brake cable having one end attached to the brake lever and the other end attached to a brake; and a locking member having one end urged against the flange. Pushing the head to cause one end of the locking member to fall into the groove and cause one end of the brake lever to fall into the recess will loosen the brake cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Tektro Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120199432
    Abstract: A brake operating device for bicycle is provided a housing mounted on a handlebar and including a channel; a hydraulic brake lever pivotably secured to the housing and including an push member at one end, the push member including a cavity; a brake transmission mechanism disposed in the channel and comprising a stepped-diameter piston including an annular first groove distal the cavity, an annular second groove proximate the cavity, an intermediate groove, a resilient ring member put on the first groove, a return spring biasing against one end of the piston, an O-ring sealingly put on the second groove, and a flat surface at the other end facing the cavity; and an actuating member rotatably contacting both the cavity and the flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8151945
    Abstract: A brake apparatus for a bicycle includes a finger member; a first am comprising a cable adjuster with a brake cable securely passing through, and a first brake pad; a first pivot for pivotably securing the first arm and one end of the finger member to a frame of the bicycle; a pivot member pivotably secured to the other end of the finger member and comprising a second brake pad and a bifurcation; a second arm having an extension proximate to one end and the other end secured to one end of the brake cable; a second pivot for pivotably securing the bifurcation and one end of the second arm and together; a spring depressible cam lever pivotably mounted in the bifurcation, the cam lever being pressed by the extending end of the second arm and comprising an actuation projection; and a fastener adjacent the cam lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Tektro Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110290063
    Abstract: A brake apparatus for a racing bicycle includes a housing mounted on either handlebar and comprising an internal recess; a brake lever pivotably secured to the housing and having one end pivotably disposed in the recess; a spring depressible detent rod slidably disposed in the brake lever and comprising a head on an outer surface the brake lever, an annular flange, and an annular groove between the flange and the head; a brake cable having one end attached to the brake lever and the other end attached to a brake; and a locking member having one end urged against the flange. Pushing the head to cause one end the locking member to fall into the groove and cause one end of the brake lever to fall into the recess will loosen the brake cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110290594
    Abstract: A brake apparatus for a bicycle includes a finger member; a first am comprising a cable adjuster with a brake cable securely passing through, and a first brake pad; a first pivot for pivotably securing the first arm and one end of the finger member to a frame of the bicycle; a pivot member pivotably secured to the other end of the finger member and comprising a second brake pad and a bifurcation; a second arm having an extension proximate to one end and the other end secured to one end of the brake cable; a second pivot for pivotably securing the bifurcation and one end of the second arm and together; a spring depressible cam lever pivotably mounted in the bifurcation, the cam lever being pressed by the extending end of the second arm and comprising an actuation projection; and a fastener adjacent the cam lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8061487
    Abstract: A bicycle caliper brake includes a cable housing at an upper end of a first arm; a pivotal second arm comprising a coupling member at one end and a stepped groove on a bottom edge of the coupling member; a brake cable loosening and tightening device comprising a first unit, a second unit for pivotably securing the device to the coupling member, and a hole; a cable fastener secured to the first unit; a brake cable passing the cable housing to be fastened at the cable fastener; and a spring depressible trigger pin comprising a C-ring at one end, the trigger pin being driven through the groove and the hole to releasably secure the C-ring to the hole. Pressing the trigger pin will unfasten the C-ring and pivoting the device about the second unit will loosen the brake cable and increase a distance between brake pads at arms' ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8006810
    Abstract: A quick-release device of a bicycle brake cable includes a main frame mounted to a handlebar of the bicycle, a lever pivotally mounted to the main frame and a push device mounted in the main frame to normally push the lever for selective changing the position between the lever and the push device and the tension of the brake cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Tektro Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8006809
    Abstract: A caliper brake of bicycle includes a yoke at one end of a second arm, the yoke comprising two yoke arms having a hole, and a spring depressible detent at one end; and a mechanism comprising a manipulation member disposed between the yoke arms and comprising a C-shaped element including outer teeth and an inner protrusion, and a handle; a brake cable retaining member; a cylinder secured to the brake cable retaining member and comprising outer recesses and an eccentric tunnel. The protrusion is engaged with one recess. The cylindrical member is fitted in the tunnel. The detent is urged against one tooth. A brake cable is held tight. In response to counterclockwise rotating the handle the tunnel moves upward and both the detent moves to another tooth and the protrusion moves to another recess so as to loosen the brake cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Tektro Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110167949
    Abstract: A brake operating device for a bicycle comprising a housing on a handlebar, the housing comprising a recess on a mouth; a spring biased brake lever rotatably mounted on the housing; a brake cable having one end connected to a cable connector of the brake lever; and a spring biased stop member pivotably sitting upon the brake lever to urge against the recess. Pressing the stop member to disengage the stop member from the recess and counterclockwise pivoting the brake lever will loosen the brake cable. Thereafter, a tire replacement is made easy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai