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Bicycle rim

A technology for bicycles and rims, applied to wheels, spoked wheels, hubs, etc., which can solve the problems of expensive, difficult replacement of spokes, expensive wheel manufacturing and assembly, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2005-04-06
SHIMANO INC
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In any case, these common types of wheels are expensive and complicated to manufacture and fit
Also, these stock wheels aren't always as strong and lightweight as hoped
Also, with these normal wheels, it can be difficult, complicated and / or expensive to replace the spokes

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[0080] The following will refer to Figure 22-28A bicycle wheel 210 according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention is introduced. The bicycle wheel 210 is similar to the bicycle wheel 100 of the first embodiment, except that the bicycle wheel 210 is a bicycle rear wheel, designed to be equipped with a sprocket (not shown), and the wheel 210 uses 20 spokes 16 . In particular, bicycle wheel 210 employs: a modified rim 212 having modified reinforcement members 214a, 214b and 214c bonded to it; 20 spokes 16 arranged in a modified spoke arrangement; and a variant hub 220.

[0081] The second embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment. Therefore, this second embodiment is not described and / or illustrated in detail here. Rather, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this specification that the presentation and description of the first embodiment also apply to this second embodiment in addition to what is shown and described herein....

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Abstract

A bicycle rim is provided that includes a tire attachment portion, a spoke attachment portion and a plurality of reinforcement members. The spoke attachment portion is fixedly coupled with the tire attachment portion. The spoke attachment portion includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced attachment openings. The reinforcement members are fixedly coupled to the spoke attachment portion at the attachment openings to effectively increase the thickness of the spoke attachment portion of the rim at the attachment openings. Each of the reinforcement members is bonded to the spoke attachment portion. The through openings are aligned with the attachment openings.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application No. 10 / 430396, filed May 7, 2003. Accordingly, the entire specification of US Patent Application No. 10 / 430396 is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention generally relates to a bicycle wheel. In particular, the present invention relates to a bicycle wheel having a reinforced rim. Background technique [0004] Bicycles are becoming an increasingly popular form of recreation as well as a means of transportation. Moreover, cycling has become a very popular competitive sport for athletes and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, bicycle factories are constantly improving various components of the bicycle as well as the frame of the bicycle. One component that has been extensively redesigned is the bicycle wheel. The bicycle wheel is frequently redesigned in or...

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IPC IPC(8): B60B1/04B60B21/00B60B21/06
CPCB60B27/026B60B1/042B60B27/0005B60B1/048B60B21/04B60B21/12B60B1/0284B60B1/041B60B21/062B60B21/025
Inventor 冈岛伸平
Owner SHIMANO INC
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