Bicycle sprocket and bicycle sprocket assembly

a technology for bicycles and sprockets, which is applied in the direction of transportation and packaging, other domestic objects, and hoisting equipment, etc., can solve the problems of difficult to improve the productivity of the sprocket, the engagement between the chain and the sprocket tends to loosen, and the processing time for forming the sprocket increases, so as to achieve high chain holding force, excellent productivity, and high chain holding force

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-04-13
SHIMANO INC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention aims to provide a bicycle sprocket and assembly with high chain holding force and productivity. The technical effects of the invention are to enhance the performance and durability of the bicycle sprocket and assembly, resulting in better rider experience and performance.

Problems solved by technology

In this kind of conventional structure, the engagement between the chain and the sprocket tend to become loose, due to the gap between the outer link plates and the sprocket teeth in the thickness direction of the sprocket.
In this case, there is a problem that the processing time to form a sprocket increases due to the additional time for cutting the teeth that engage the inner link plates.
That is, when producing the above mentioned sprocket, it was difficult to improve the productivity of the sprocket.

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[0084]As shown in FIG. 1, a bicycle crank assembly 10 (hereinafter referred to as crank assembly) is illustrated In accordance with a first embodiment. The bicycle crank assembly 10 basically comprises a crank arm 12, a first sprocket 14 (an example of a bicycle sprocket), and a second sprocket 16 (an example of a bicycle sprocket). Further, the first sprocket 14 and the second sprocket 16 are examples of a bicycle sprocket assembly.

[0085]In the crank assembly 10, the first sprocket 14 and the second sprocket 16 are front sprockets that are configured to engage with a bicycle chain 2. The second sprocket 16 has fewer teeth than the first sprocket 14. The bicycle chain 2 comprises a plurality of pairs of outer link plates 2a, a plurality of pairs of inner link plates 2b and a plurality of chain rollers 2c. The chain rollers 2c couple adjacent pairs of the outer link plates 2a and the inner link plates 2b.

Crank Arm

[0086]The crank arm 12 is integrally and non-rotatably coupled to a cr...

second embodiment

[0136]As shown in FIG. 1, a bicycle crank assembly 110 according to the second embodiment is illustrated. The bicycle crank assembly 110 comprises the crank arm 12, a first sprocket 114 (an example of a bicycle sprocket and a second sprocket 116 (an example of a bicycle sprocket). Further, the first sprocket 114 and the second sprocket 116 are an example of a bicycle sprocket assembly.

[0137]The configuration of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, except for the configurations of the first sprocket 114 and the second sprocket 116. Accordingly, here, only the descriptions for the configurations of the first sprocket 114 and the second sprocket 116 are given, and the descriptions for the configurations that are substantially the same as the first embodiment are omitted. Meanwhile, configurations omitted here shall be in accordance with the configurations of the first embodiment. Further, configurations that are the same as the first embodiment are g...

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Abstract

A bicycle sprocket has a rotational center axis, and basically includes a first tooth and a second tooth. The first tooth has a first axial chain engaging width. A first axial chain engaging width is smaller than a first axial spacing of the outer link. Further, the first axial chain engaging width is larger than a second axial spacing of an inner link coupled to an outer link. The second tooth has a second axial chain engaging width. The second axial chain engaging width is smaller than the second axial spacing. The second tooth is formed by deformation of the material.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-200837, filed on Oct. 9, 2015, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-018340, filed on Feb. 2, 2016. The entire disclosures of Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-200837 and 2016-018340 are hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to a bicycle sprocket, and a bicycle sprocket assembly.[0004]Background Information[0005]A conventional bicycle sprocket is provided to both a crank assembly and a rear wheel. A chain is engaged with the sprocket of the crank assembly and the sprocket of the rear wheel. Accordingly, the rotation of the crank assembly is transmitted to the rear wheel via the chain.[0006]In a chain, inner link plates and outer link plates are alternately coupled together to form a continuous loop. Further, the space between a pair of inner link plates facing each other is fo...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B62M9/10F16H55/30B21K1/30B62M9/02
CPCB62M9/105B62M9/10B21K1/30F16H55/30B62M9/02B62M9/06B21K23/00
InventorWATARAI, ETSUYOSHIYUASA, KOJI
OwnerSHIMANO INC