Including Mechanism For Opposed Gripping Of Wheel Rim Or Tire Patents (Class 188/24.12)
  • Patent number: 11852558
    Abstract: A power measuring system includes a processor, a control unit, a memory unit, and a power sensor including a sensing unit and a signal processing unit correspondingly outputting an electrical signal according to a deformation of the sensing unit. The sensing unit is disposed to either a right operational part or a left operational part of a bicycle. The control unit is controlled by a user and outputs a weighting command. The processor receives the weighting command and stores the weighting command into the memory unit, and obtains a weighting parameter corresponding to the weighting command according to a reference table stored in the memory unit, and receives the electrical signal outputted from the signal processing unit, and calculates a first power value, and multiplies the first power value by the weighting parameter to get a second power value, and adds the first power value and the second power value to obtain a total power value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES, CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Meng-Hua Chiang
  • Patent number: 11673624
    Abstract: A cable clamping mechanism for a bicycle comprises a linkage member, a fixing screw, a nut and a linkage cable. The linkage member includes a first surface and a second surface. A through hole on the linkage member passes through the first surface and the second surface. The fixing screw is provided in the through hole and includes a cable hole passing through a radial direction of the fixing screw, where in the cable hole is on a side of the second surface. The nut joints a bottom end of the fixing screw. The linkage cable passes through the cable hole. The nut presses against the linkage cable so as to clamp the linkage cable in the cable hole. the fixing screw is rotatable within the through hole relative to the linkage member so that the linkage cable can also simultaneously rotate relative to the linkage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SUN RACE STURMEY-ARCHER INC.
    Inventor: Jhen-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: 11194336
    Abstract: A work vehicle configured to carry out a utility work while traveling autonomously includes an implement unit mounted on a vehicle body for carrying out the work, a work subject information acquisition section for accruing work subject information indicative of information on a work subject, a load calculation section for calculating a load of the work based on the work subject information, a storage section for storing driving conditions of the implement unit in advance, and a driving section configured to retrieve a driving condition stored in the storage section according to the load calculated by the load calculation section and to drive the implement unit based on the retrieved driving condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Kubota Corporation
    Inventors: Kensuke Uemoto, Takeshi Komorida, Nobuyuki Yoshii, Katsuhiko Uemura, Shinichi Yamada
  • Patent number: 10940845
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a motor-magnetostrictive actuator hybrid brake-by-wire system. The system includes a motor, a transmission mechanism, a magnetostrictive-driving piston mechanism and a floating-caliper disc mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a planetary gear set and a screw set, and is driven by the motor. The linear motion of the sleeve is achieved by the planetary gear set and screw set. The sleeve pushes forward the piston head of the magnetostrictive-driving piston mechanism and the piston head pushes forward the brake pad back plate of the floating-caliper disc mechanism to clamp the brake disc, which accomplishes braking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: HEFEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Xianxu Bai, Yang Li, Feilong Cai, Zhiyuan Si, Lijun Qian
  • Patent number: 10858064
    Abstract: A mechanical disc brake structure contains: a base, two disc brake units, and a connection block. The base includes at least one elongated fixer, a first receiving space, two first connecting portions, two second receiving spaces, two limiting grooves two connection racks, two through orifices. Each disc brake unit includes a rotation portion, multiple first balls, a first circular disk, a second circular disk, an affix element, and a first cap. The connection block includes a first aperture configured to correspond to the second hole of the rotation portion of each disc brake unit so that each of two locking elements is connected with the second hole and the passing aperture; the connection block further includes a second aperture formed on a predetermined position thereof so that the steel cable is inserted into the connector from the second aperture of the connection block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Chang Hui Lin
  • Patent number: 10668314
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a flywheel, a first pivotable caliper, a first magnet supported by the first caliper opposite the flywheel, a second pivotable caliper and a second magnet supported by the second caliper opposite the flywheel. In one implementation, the apparatus further includes a first cam follower coupled to the first caliper, a second cam follower coupled to the second caliper and at least one cam member including a first cam surface against which the first cam follower moves and a second cam surface against which the second cam follower moves, wherein movement of the at least one cam member pivots the first caliper and the second caliper to move the first magnet and the second magnet relative to the flywheel. In another implementation, the apparatus further includes a strain gauge carried by the first caliper to output signals indicating braking torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Precor Incorporated
    Inventors: Brent Christopher Mayer, Kevin C. Andrews
  • Patent number: 10639512
    Abstract: A resistance regulating device for a wheel of a training device is disclosed. The resistance regulating device comprises a rotary mechanism pivotally connected with a stationary mechanism and a motor with other components to rotate the rotary mechanism and hence a distance between magnets of the rotary mechanism and the wheel is changed. In addition, an optical detection device may be used to detect and define a minimum resistance and a maximum resistance and hence to adjust a resistance in a stepless manner. An emergency brake mechanism may be further employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Feng-Ren Huang, Chih Chi Liu, Brian Murray, Peter Gillespie
  • Patent number: 10189531
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a hydraulic cylinder, a piston, and an operating unit. The hydraulic cylinder includes a cylinder bore. The piston is provided in the cylinder bore and is movable relative to the hydraulic cylinder. The piston is configured to receive a pulling force to generate a hydraulic pressure to a bicycle hydraulic component. The operating unit is configured to actuate at least one bicycle component different from the bicycle hydraulic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Takaaki Fujiwara, Kazutaka Fukao
  • Patent number: 9944346
    Abstract: A bicycle brake including a pre-assembled assembly intended to be mounted on a bicycle frame through two fastening pins is disclosed. The brake includes a first lever and a second lever each having an actuation arm and a braking arm. A support element of the first lever and second lever includes a through hole coaxial to a first rotation axis (X1) of the first lever and a through hole coaxial to a second rotation axis (X2) of the second lever. A first hollow pin is provided with a longitudinal cavity for passage of a first fastening pin of the pre-assembled assembly to the bicycle frame. A second hollow pin is provided with a longitudinal cavity for passage of a second fastening pin of said pre-assembled assembly to the bicycle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Stefano Rosati
  • Patent number: 9869356
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a concealed dual moving disc brake, comprising left and light calipers, static discs, moving discs, and a drawing arm and brake cable. The calipers are fixed together via a caliper-fastening screw. The static discs are riveted within the calipers. In rolling paths of the static discs, a left and a right steel ball are provided. The drawing arm is mounted inside the static discs. The brake pads are moved toward each other during braking, such that the disc is located centrally without deformation to prolong service life. Simple and easy mounting adjustment is performed, only if the brake lever is held to lock the disc brake. The drawing arm is concealed within the head cover to form a succinct and aesthetic appearance. This product is the connection between the high-end mechanical disc brake and the low-end oil pressure disc brake with significant market prospect and potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Ningbo C-Star Bicycle Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Jun Zhou
  • Patent number: 9586646
    Abstract: A bicycle rim brake comprises a first brake arm, a second brake arm, and a pivotal cam member. The first brake arm is configured to pivot about a first pivot axis. The first brake arm includes a first mounting portion and a first follower. The second brake arm is configured to pivot about a second pivot axis which is different from the first pivot axis. The second brake arm includes a second mounting portion and a second follower. The pivotal cam member is configured to pivot about a third pivot axis which is different from the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis to guide the first follower and the second follower so that the first brake arm pivots about the first pivot axis and the second brake arm pivots about the second pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventor: Masahiro Nakakura
  • Patent number: 9561835
    Abstract: A bicycle brake assembly includes a brake unit, a fixing structure and an alignment structure. The brake unit includes first and second brake arms. The fixing structure is configured to operatively couple the brake unit to a brake supporting portion of a bicycle frame. The alignment structure is disposed in the vicinity of the fixing structure. The alignment structure is configured to align the brake unit to the brake supporting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takeshi Takachi, Tsutomu Muraoka
  • Patent number: 9533733
    Abstract: A disc brake caliper for applying a braking force on a brake disc rotor configured to be rotatable about a rotational axis. The disc brake caliper comprises an attachment surface and a first threaded hole. The attachment surface is configured to face a pipe portion of a bicycle frame in a state where the disc brake caliper is coupled to the bicycle frame. A first thread bolt is to be inserted in the first threaded hole so as to couple the disc brake caliper to one of the bicycle frame and a base member attached to the bicycle frame, the first threaded hole being provided on the attachment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Daisuke Noborio, Tsutomu Muraoka, Osamu Kariyama, Masahiro Nakakura
  • Patent number: 9347505
    Abstract: A disc brake caliper comprises a caliper main-body. The caliper main-body includes a facing surface and an attachment structure. The facing surface is configured to face a mounting portion of a bicycle frame to which the disc brake caliper is attached. A connecting member is to be attached to the attachment structure. The connecting member is configured to be connected to a fluid hose. The attachment structure is provided on the facing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Daisuke Noborio, Tsutomu Muraoka, Osamu Kariyama, Masahiro Nakakura
  • Patent number: 9340255
    Abstract: An adjustable shoe mounting structure for bicycle brake device is disclosed. Users may use the first adjusting member of the adjusting assembly to be turned relative to the second adjusting member of the adjusting assembly. That is, the first adjusting member may be pulled inwardly to turn an angle. The first adjusting member uses the elasticity of the spring to move axially and the brake shoe may be adjusted the angle by matching convex teeth with different heights of the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member. It may achieve the efficiency of adjusting brake shoe. Also, it has simple structure and is easy to operate while adjusting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORP
    Inventor: Tzu-Yi Yang
  • Patent number: 9233731
    Abstract: A bicycle rim brake basically has a first brake arm, a second brake arm and a link. The first brake arm has a first coupling portion configured to pivot about a first pivot axis and a first mounting portion. The second brake arm has a second coupling portion configured to pivot about the first pivot axis and a second mounting portion. The second mounting portion is configured to mount a second friction member. The link is pivotally coupled to the second brake arm about a second pivot axis that is offset from the first pivot axis. The link has a coupling structure configured to be coupled with a movable member and a contact portion contacting the first brake arm. The coupling structure is spaced from the second pivot axis. The contact portion pivots the first and second brake arms about the first pivot axis as the link pivots about the second pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Daisuke Nago
  • Patent number: 9211935
    Abstract: A bicycle brake assembly comprises brake arms, axles, a force application linkage structure, and a movement control linkage member. The brake arms are each pivotably mounted at the central portion thereof on a respective one of the axles. The force application linkage structure has a first force transmitting member connected to the first brake arm and a second force transmitting member thereof connected to the second brake arm. The movement control linkage member is coupled between the first one of the force transmitting members of the force application linkage structure and the second one of the axles for controlling movement the brake arms relative to each other for a given displacement of the force application linkage structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Craig Hawley Edwards
  • Patent number: 9187146
    Abstract: Discloses methods and apparatus for headset transmissions mounted to a steerer tube rotationally mounted relative to a head-tube and headset of a cycle frame. A first transmission member mounts about a rotational axis of the steerer tube. The first transmission member rotates with the steerer tube about the rotational axis, and can also translate relative to the steerer tube to transmit a first displacement force to or from a handle bar mounted device. The first displacement force is transmitted to the first transmission member from an interior of the steerer tube. A second transmission member mounts about the rotational axis of the steerer tube. The second transmission member is rotationally isolated to rotate relative to the first transmission member, and can translate with the first transmission member. The second transmission member allows transmission of a second displacement force, from the first displacement force, to a cycle frame mounted device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Savvy Design Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Savy Man
  • Patent number: 9139250
    Abstract: A brake assembly includes a base having two first connection parts and each first connection part has a first hole and a second hole. Two second connection parts extend from the underside of the base. Two arms are pivotably connected to the two second connection parts. A driving member has a driving part and a positioning portion. The driving part has two curved driving face formed on two ends thereof. The driving member is connected to the first hole by a rod, and a brake cable is connected to the positioning portion. The action members are respectively located in the two second holes. When the driving member is pivoted by the brake cable, the driving member pushes the action members to pivot the arms to brake the wheel. The driving member allows the force to be sent to the brake pads directly and quickly, and the brake assembly is light and compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: John Cobb
  • Patent number: 9004245
    Abstract: A hydraulic brake system is adapted to be assembled on a steering assembly. The hydraulic brake system includes a connecting member and hydraulic device. The connecting member has a receiving room and a receiving opening. The hydraulic device has a hydraulic cylinder and a fluid tank. The hydraulic cylinder is received in the receiving room. The fluid tank is inserted in the receiving opening and connected with the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder has a main body, two pistons and two springs. The main body has two hydraulic chambers. The two pistons are assembled in the two hydraulic chambers and two springs sleeve onto the two pistons. Two brake cables and two fluid pipes are connected with the hydraulic cylinder. When the brake cable pulls the piston to press a fluid in the hydraulic chamber, the fluid flows into the fluid pipe so as to control a brake device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ashima Ltd.
    Inventor: Wayne-Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 8997943
    Abstract: A bicycle brake apparatus includes first and second brake arms. The first brake arm includes a first brake arm mounting portion for mounting the first brake arm to a bicycle frame member, a first brake pad mounting portion, and a first control interface portion. The second brake arm includes a second brake arm mounting portion for mounting the second brake arm to the bicycle frame member and a second brake pad mounting portion. A synchronizing link communicates a synchronizing force that arises from one of the first brake arm or the second brake arm to the other one of the first brake arm or the second brake arm so that the first brake arm and the second brake arm move in synchronization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventors: Daisuke Nago, Osamu Kariyama, Tatsuya Matsushita, Masahiro Nakakura, Takefumi Terada
  • Patent number: 8991543
    Abstract: In a straddle type vehicle having front forks, the left front fork is in an elliptical shape portion whose axial cross section is formed so as to be wider in the width direction of the vehicle as compared to a length in the front and rear direction at the portion located in front of the brake caliper. The brake caliper is disposed so as to be overlapped with the elliptical shape portion, viewed from the front direction of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Akira Nagakubo
  • Patent number: 8960378
    Abstract: A brake block for bicycle includes a base which is made by plastic injection molding and a pad body made of rubber. The base has a fixing portion formed on one side thereof and a connecting portion formed on another side thereof. The connecting portion is connected with the fixing portion. The connecting portion has a plurality of necks connecting with the fixing portion and a connecting plate which is mounted on the necks. A gap is defined in two adjacent necks. The pad body has a braking portion formed on another side thereof for providing frictional effect. The pad body is partially filled into the gaps of the connecting portion of the base. The necks and the connecting plate are thoroughly covered by the pad body so that the base and the pad body form as an integral part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Ashima Ltd.
    Inventor: Wayne-Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 8869949
    Abstract: A rim brake with a synchronous link mechanism for synchronizing the movement of a pair of brake arms. The rim brake may be a hydraulic rim brake. The hydraulic rim brake may include a slave cylinder formed in one of the pair of brake arms including a piston, wherein the piston contacts the other of the pair of brake arms to impart movement thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Jordan, Andreas Vonend, Andreas Guender
  • Patent number: 8813920
    Abstract: A bicycle brake arm basically has a first branch and a second branch. The first branch includes a cable attachment structure. The second branch extends from the first branch. The second branch includes a brake shoe attachment structure. At least one of the first and second branches includes an interior cavity. The at least one of the first and second branches has a transverse cross-section in which the interior cavity is completely and continuously surrounded by an exterior surface of the bicycle brake arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takefumi Terada, Shinya Hirotomi, Tatsuya Matsushita, Kazuhito Minami, Tetsuya Kakimoto
  • Patent number: 8720651
    Abstract: A bicycle hydraulic caliper brake apparatus includes a first brake arm with a first bearing surface, a second brake arm with a second bearing surface, and a hydraulic control device that includes a housing and a piston unit. The first bearing surface non-lockingly engages the piston unit, and the second bearing surface non-lockingly engages the housing. At least one of the piston unit or the housing engages a corresponding first or second bearing surface so that the piston unit or the housing rotates at least in part around an axis that is substantially parallel to at least one of the rotational axes of the brake arms. The housing is carried by the first brake arm and the second brake arm so that the housing moves together with the first brake arm and the second brake arm relative to a bicycle frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventor: Daisuke Nago
  • Patent number: 8662258
    Abstract: A bicycle is provided with a frame, a drive member and a bicycle brake. The drive member is movably mounted to the frame for driving the bicycle. The bicycle brake is mounted to the frame. The bicycle brake includes a quick release mechanism that has an operating part and a contact part. The operating part is operatively arranged to be toggled between a closed position and a released position that is separated from the closed position. The contact part is provided on the operating part and configured such that the operating part contacts the drive member while the operating part is positioned at the released position. The contact part is configured such that after the contact part contacts the drive member due to operation of the drive member, the operating part is then moved from the released position to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Etsuyoshi Watarai, Osamu Kariyama, Masahiro Nakakura
  • Patent number: 8657077
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Tektro Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8651243
    Abstract: A bicycle brake apparatus comprises a first brake arm, a second brake arm and a piston assembly. A first control interface portion of the first brake arm is coupled to an output shaft of a piston, and a second control interface portion of the second brake arm is coupled to a housing of the piston assembly between first and second axial ends of the housing. An adjusting member may be disposed at the output shaft for adjusting a position of the output shaft relative to at least one of the housing or the first control interface portion of the first brake arm. The housing includes a first wall defining a piston chamber and a second wall defining an accumulator chamber. A radial distance from a movement axis to the second wall is greater than a radial distance from the movement axis to the first wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventor: Daisuke Nago
  • Patent number: 8651244
    Abstract: A hydraulic brake device includes a carrier body. The carrier body is integrally molded. The carrier body has at least one assembling portion disposed thereon for assembling purpose. The carrier body has at least one connecting portion respectively extending from the at least one assembling portion. At least one hydraulic brake assembly movably is mounted on the at least one connecting portion of the carrier body. The carrier body with the at least one brake assembly are adapted to assemble with a bicycle for providing a stable assembling effect, a high structural strength, and lightweight effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ashima Ltd.
    Inventor: Wayne-Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 8636116
    Abstract: A brake pad obtainable by peroxide cross-linking with a mixture comprising: a polymeric base having from 10 to 40 parts by weight of hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (HNBR); from 90 to 60 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene-tetrafluoroethylene terpolymer; and, fibers from 5 to 15 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polymeric base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Paolo Fabris
  • Patent number: 8517151
    Abstract: A dual-pivot brake includes first and second caliper arms linked together and disposed symmetrically with respect to each other. The dual-pivot brake further includes an exoskeleton bridge including a two-piece bridge member consisting of first and second bridge members. The first and second bridge members are interconnected together by first and second axles, respectively. The first and second caliper arms are pivotally mounted on the first and second axles respectively and selectively move toward or away from each other in the operation of the dual-pivot brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Tien Hsin Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kristopher Wehage
  • Patent number: 8510008
    Abstract: A brake system and method includes adjusting an electronic apparatus on a bracket of a bicycle to be in a horizontal state. If the bicycle is downsloped and a gradient value of the electronic apparatus exceeds or equals a predetermined gradient value, a brake operation of the bicycle is detected. If the brake operation is improper, a brake command is sent to a brake device of the brake system, and brake cables of a front wheel and/or a rear wheel of the bicycle are controlled by the brake device according to the brake command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hou-Hsien Lee, Chang-Jung Lee, Chih-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 8505694
    Abstract: A brake system for bicycles includes two pivotably connected first and second arms and two brake pads are respectively connected to the first and second arms. A cable unit is connected to the second arm and includes a brake cable. A link unit includes a first link which is connected between the second arm and the brake cable. A second link has a first end connected to the first arm and a second end of the second link is pivotably connected to a mediate portion of the first link. The distance between the two ends of the first link is longer than the distance between the second end of the first link to the second end of the second link. The brake cable is lifted with less force, the first link lifts the second link which moves the first arm to pivot to stop the wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Nicholas R. Ginster
  • Patent number: 8469156
    Abstract: A sequential brake control device for a cycle has a sliding connector and a front delaying and anti-lock spring set to serve to sequentially actuate a brake. A left lever cable and a right lever cable are commonly connected to the sliding connector. A front brake cable passes through the sliding connector and the front delaying and anti-lock spring set and is mounted in a front brake cable block abutting against the front delaying and anti-lock spring set. A rear brake cable may alternatively pass through the sliding connector and a rear suspension spring and is mounted in a rear brake cable block abutting against the rear suspension spring. When one or both brake levers are squeezed, a rear wheel is stopped before the front wheel does. The front and rear wheels are slowed down in speed first when a brake is applied and fully stopped at a lower speed of the cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Lu, I-Wei Lu, Yi-Hsin Lu
  • Patent number: 8448752
    Abstract: A hydraulic brake device includes a carrier body. The carrier body is integrally molded. The carrier body has at least one assembling portion disposed thereon for assembling purpose. The carrier body has at least one connecting portion respectively extending from the at least one assembling portion. At least one hydraulic brake assembly movably is mounted on the at least one connecting portion of the carrier body. The carrier body with the at least one brake assembly are adapted to assemble with a bicycle for providing a stable assembling effect, a high structural strength, and lightweight effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Ashima Ltd.
    Inventor: Wayne-Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 8413769
    Abstract: A bicycle brake system includes a first arm unit having a first arm and an engaging slot. A second arm unit is located in the engaging slot and has a second arm. The first and second arms each have a brake pad and the two brake pads face the two sides of the wheel rim. A cam unit has a contact piece connected to the second arm unit and a cam member pivotably connected to the first arm unit. The cam member includes a cam portion having a curved surface which is in contact with the contact piece. An operation unit is connected to the second arm unit and includes a cable which is fixed to the guide portion of the cam member. The cam member indirectly contacts the second arm unit so that the second arm unit does not wear out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Hive Global Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Wallace Thrash
  • Patent number: 8381884
    Abstract: A bicycle braking system is basically provided with a bicycle braking device, a supplementary brake operating device and a brake maintaining arrangement. The bicycle braking device is movably between a non-brake applying position and a brake applying position for applying a braking force. The supplementary brake operating device is operatively coupled to operate the bicycle braking device. The supplementary brake operating device includes a rider operating arrangement that is operable by a rider between a non-braking position and at least one predetermined braking position. The brake maintaining arrangement is configured and arranged to hold the bicycle braking device in the brake applying position in response to movement of the rider operating arrangement to the predetermined braking position such that the braking force of the bicycle braking device is continually and consistently applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Etsuyoshi Watarai
  • Patent number: 8381881
    Abstract: A brake sensor apparatus is provided, including a base unit, a movement unit, a spring, a first buckle unit and a second buckle unit. The movement unit is partially confined inside the base unit so that the movement of the movement unit is restricted to a short distance and along the direction of the base unit. The spring is to allow the retracted movement unit to be moved to the original position. The first buckle unit and the second buckle unit are engaged respectively to the outer wall of base unit and movement unit, and can be hanged and buckled to the positions of brake wire of the brake. In this manner, when the bicycle brakes, the movement unit is retracted into the base unit so as to trigger the trigger switch to connect the connected circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Publication number: 20130025979
    Abstract: A low-profile dual-pivot caliper brake includes a first caliper arm, a second caliper arm, and an accelerator linkage. The first and second caliper arms are linked together. The accelerator linkage includes first and second link members that are two separate elements. The first and second link members are joined together and can move with respect to each other. Additionally, the first link member is pivoted mounted about a first pivotal connection. Additionally, the second link member and the second caliper arm are joined together and can move with respect to each other. Furthermore, the second caliper arm is pivotally mounted about a second pivotal connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Kristopher Wehage
  • Patent number: 8356828
    Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
  • Patent number: 8342295
    Abstract: A bicycle brake apparatus comprises a pair of brake arms and a biasing member having a first portion and a second portion. Each brake arm includes a brake arm mounting portion for mounting the brake arm to a bicycle frame member to pivot around a pivot axis of a corresponding pivot axle, a brake pad mounting portion, and a control interface portion. The first portion of the biasing member is operatively coupled to one of the brake arms so that the brake pad mounting portion of that brake arm is biased in a selected direction, and the second portion of the biasing member is coupled to the pivot axle of the other brake arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventor: Daisuke Nago
  • Patent number: 8336680
    Abstract: A bicycle brake device includes first and second brake arms. The first brake arm includes a first brake arm mounting portion for mounting the first brake arm to a bicycle frame member, a first brake pad mounting portion, and a first control interface portion. Similarly, the second brake arm includes a second brake arm mounting portion for mounting the second brake arm to the bicycle frame member, a second brake pad mounting portion, and a second control interface portion. A biasing member is operatively coupled to the first brake arm so that the first brake pad mounting portion is biased in a selected direction. A bias communicating member is operatively coupled between the first brake arm and the second brake arm to communicate biasing force from the biasing member to the second brake arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventor: Daisuke Nago
  • Patent number: 8333266
    Abstract: In the specification and drawing a new brake system and a two-wheeled vehicle using the same are described. The new brake system includes a first brake to apply a first brake force on a first wheel of a vehicle and transfers the first brake force to physically actuate a second brake to brake a second wheel of the vehicle. A new-designed cantilever brake is disclosed to transfer the first brake force to actuate the second brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Conceptualized Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Ouellet
  • Publication number: 20120279810
    Abstract: A brake pad obtainable by peroxide cross-linking with a mixture comprising: a polymeric base having from 10 to 40 parts by weight of hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (HNBR); from 90 to 60 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene-tetrafluoroethylene terpolymer; and, fibres from 5 to 15 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polymeric base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Paolo FABRIS
  • Patent number: 8297415
    Abstract: A light weight brake assembly for bicycles is disclosed. Some embodiments of the invention are designed to enhance assembly adjustability, for example to accommodate geometric variations that occur with various bicycle frame and wheel geometries. Some embodiments of the invention are designed to allow for a brake leverage that can be non-linear and capable of multiplying during brake actuation so that braking force increases more rapidly than brake lever force applied by the user. Some embodiments of the invention are designed to provide a brake sensitivity that is adjustable in use. Some embodiments provide for a quick-release functionality, for example by quickly increasing the gap between the two brake pads so that the wheel can be easily/quickly removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Hawley Edwards
  • Patent number: 8297414
    Abstract: A wire quick release device of the present invention is mounted on a bicycle in association with a brake device and a brake wire of the bicycle. The wire quick release device includes a quick release having a handle to operate in order to press the brake wire onto the brake device and loosen the brake wire in order to simplify the work of fastening and releasing the brake wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Yongmart Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Chen Juan
  • Patent number: 8261887
    Abstract: A safe braking apparatus using in a two-wheel vehicle includes a left brake unit that drives the real brake unit and the front brake unit simultaneously, a right brake unit that drives the real brake unit and the front brake unit simultaneously, a front brake unit that actuates a front-wheel brake of said two-wheel vehicles, and a real brake unit that actuates a real-wheel brake of said two-wheel vehicles. Wherein, the front brake unit always works less than the real brake unit in movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Wen-Chih Tseng
  • Publication number: 20120222922
    Abstract: A bicycle brake apparatus comprises a first brake arm, a second brake arm and a piston assembly. A first control interface portion of the first brake arm is coupled to an output shaft of a piston, and a second control interface portion of the second brake arm is coupled to a housing of the piston assembly between first and second axial ends of the housing. An adjusting member may be disposed at the output shaft for adjusting a position of the output shaft relative to at least one of the housing or the first control interface portion of the first brake arm. The housing includes a first wall defining a piston chamber and a second wall defining an accumulator chamber. A radial distance from a movement axis to the second wall is greater than a radial distance from the movement axis to the first wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: SHIMANO, INC.
    Inventor: Daisuke Nago
  • Publication number: 20120125721
    Abstract: A light weight brake assembly for bicycles is disclosed. Some embodiments of the invention are designed to enhance assembly adjustability, for example to accommodate geometric variations that occur with various bicycle frame and wheel geometries. Some embodiments of the invention are designed to allow for a brake leverage that can be non-linear and capable of multiplying during brake actuation so that braking force increases more rapidly than brake lever force applied by the user. Some embodiments of the invention are designed to provide a brake sensitivity that is adjustable in use. Some embodiments provide for a quick-release functionality, for example by quickly increasing the gap between the two brake pads so that the wheel can be easily/quickly removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Hawley Edwards