Bicycle Chain, Sprocket Or Brake Actuated Patents (Class 200/61.12)
  • Patent number: 10787135
    Abstract: A switching circuit includes: an input/output terminal section including four SW terminals; lines connecting between these terminals; switches disposed in paths of the respective lines; and diodes disposed in the paths of the respective lines. The switches are single-pole switches. The diodes are connected to normally closed terminals of the switches, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Mazda Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Haruki, Shigeyuki Uehara, Taiki Kado
  • Patent number: 9523495
    Abstract: A bicycle illumination conductor assembly includes a primary plate coupled the bicycle axle. A secondary member is coupled to the bicycle and to the primary plate. A front light emitter is coupled to a front of the bicycle and to the secondary member. A rear light emitter is coupled to a rear of the bicycle and to the secondary member. The rear light emitter selectively emits a beam of light so the rear light emitter may be visible to an observer. A wheel light emitter is coupled to a spoke on the bicycle and to the primary plate. The front light emitter, the rear light emitter and the wheel light emitter selectively emits a beam of light so the bicycle may be visible to an observer. A power supply is coupled to the front light emitter and is operationally coupled to the front light emitter and the rear light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventors: Jorge Vidal Aldana, Jorge Vidal Quintero
  • Patent number: 9139245
    Abstract: A bicycle light assembly includes a body having a light end and a clamp end. A resilient member is pivotably connected to the body and has a clamp portion which is cooperated with the clamp end of the body to be connected with the brake cable. When braking, the resilient member is pivoted relative to the body and activates the light unit in the light end of the body. An isolation ring is located between the light member of the light unit and the battery to increase the sensibility of the light unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: S-SUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su-Chang Liao, Di-Shun Liao
  • Publication number: 20140083826
    Abstract: A handlebar-mounted-bicycle-brake-component having a bicycle bell drum mounted on the cable housing and a bell striker mounted on the brake lever. The bell is rung by quickly releasing the brake lever. An analogous concept is having an electrical switch mounted to replace the bell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Lee H. Greenberg, Manuel L. Karell
  • Publication number: 20020040842
    Abstract: A parking brake switch for a vehicle including a switch having a contacting surface, the switch being positioned between an actuated state and a deactuated state, a first contact connected to a brake valve associated with an electro-hydraulic braking system, a second contact connected to a pair of electronic control modules, and a third contact connected to the pair of electronic control modules and a coil, the contacting surface being adapted to engage all of the contacts when the switch is in the actuated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC
    Inventors: Robin S. Arndt, Andrew O. Fonkalsrud, John T. Nebgen, Michael G. Seil, Ricky D. Vance
  • Patent number: 6320499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake signal sensor device which is electrically connected to a warning light by a transfer wire. The brake signal sensor device includes a body, and a cover mounted on the body. The body defines a receiving chamber for securing a contact switch whose one side is provided with two spaced guide plates. A pull wire is used to pull an elastic member to displace a conducting member, such that the contact switch can produce a start signal which is transferred to the warning light, whereby the warning light secured on the bicycle emits light, thereby enhancing the safety of riding the bicycle. The brake signal sensor device may be easily fixed on the brake cable adjacent to the brake lever by a fastening strap without having to be mounted on the brake pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Ching-Yung Wang