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Gear position indicator unit of bicycle speed variator

A gear position and indicator technology, which is applied to bicycle gear shifting mechanisms, bicycle accessories, bicycle control systems, etc., can solve inconvenience and other problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-20
SHIMANO INC
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This is inconvenient, especially during a race due to the all-conscious race chase and a nearby cyclist trying to win the race

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[0023] FIG. 1 is a top view of a bicycle shift control device 10 of a particular embodiment of the present invention mounted on a handlebar 14. As shown in FIG. The handlebar 14 includes a central portion 18, a left gripping portion 26, and a right gripping portion 34, the central portion 18 being secured inside a sleeve 22 mounted on a conventional handlebar stem (not shown), Left gripping portion 26 and right gripping portion 30 are covered by a rubber or foam grip 30 and 38, respectively. A manual shift control unit 42 for controlling a front derailleur such as an inner crank hub or a derailleur derailleur is mounted near the left gripping portion 26 of the handlebar 14 and mounted near the right gripping portion 34 of the handlebar 14. A manual shift control unit 46 for controlling a rear derailleur such as an inner hub or derailleur.

[0024] Shift control unit 42 includes a housing 50 that supports brake lever 54 and ring drive 58 , while shift control unit 46 includes ...

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Abstract

A force transfer unit is provided for engaging a control cable connected to a hand operated shift control unit. The force transfer unit includes a handlebar attachment member and a cable diverting member for changing a direction of the control cable, wherein the force transfer unit is separate from the shift control unit. A gear indicator may be formed with the force transfer unit or instead of the force transfer unit so that the gear indicator may be located remotely from the shift control unit.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a gear position indicator unit for a bicycle transmission. Background technique [0002] Bicycle derailleurs are usually controlled by a manually operated shift control unit that includes a lever or ring that is turned by the rider. The shift control unit is connected to a control cable of the type having an inner cable that slides within a tubular jacket, one end of which is connected to the shift control unit and the other end is connected to the on the bicycle transmission. The derailleur can be a derailleur or an internal hub derailleur where the shift control unit selectively pulls or releases the inner cable to change gears within the derailleur. This type of transmission is usually provided at the pedal crank (front derailleur) and / or the rear wheel (rear derailleur). Bikes that operate with derailleurs, the most common type of bicycle derailleur, usually have both front and rear derailleurs. The shift contro...

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IPC IPC(8): B62K23/06B62K23/04B62M25/00B62M25/02B62M25/04
CPCY10T74/20438Y10T74/20043B62M2025/003B62M25/04B62M25/02Y10T74/2048Y10T74/20049Y10T74/20287Y10T74/20486
Inventor 尾濑宪治
Owner SHIMANO INC
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