Bicycle power transmission system

Abstract

This controls the direction in which the coil spring protrudes. [Solution] The bicycle power transmission device comprises a first rotating body, a first plate, a second plate, and a coil spring. The first rotating body has a hub portion, a flange portion, and a housing hole. The hub portion extends axially. The flange portion extends radially outward from the hub portion. The housing hole is formed in the flange portion. The first plate is positioned on the first axial side relative to the flange portion. The first plate is positioned so as to be rotatable relative to the flange portion. The second plate is positioned on the second axial side relative to the flange portion. The second plate is configured to rotate integrally with the first plate. The coil spring is positioned in the housing hole. The coil spring elastically connects the first rotating body and the first and second plates. The flange portion is inclined axially.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a power transmission device for a bicycle.

Background Art

[0002] A power transmission device for a bicycle has a first rotating body, and first and second plates (for example, Patent Document 1). The first and second plates are configured to rotate integrally with each other. The first rotating body, the first and second plates are elastically connected by a coil spring. Specifically, the coil spring is disposed in a housing hole of the first rotating body, a window portion of the first plate, and a window portion of the second plate.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a power transmission device for a bicycle that can control the direction in which the coil spring protrudes.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] <000003上記の課題を解決するために、本発明の自転車用動力伝達装置は、第1回転体と、第1及び第2プレートとを有している。第1及び第2プレートは、互いに一体的に回転するように構成されている。第1回転体と、第1及び第2プレートとは、コイルスプリングによって弾性的に連結されている。コイルスプリングは、第1回転体の収容孔内、第1プレートの窓部内、及び第2プレートの窓部内に配置されている。

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[0010] [[ID=上記の課題を解決するために、本発明の自転車用動力伝達装置は、第1回転体と、第1及び第2プレートとを有している。第1及び第2プレートは、互いに一体的に回転するように構成されている。第1回転体と、第1及び第2プレートとは、コイルスプリングによって弾性的に連結されている。コイルスプリングは、第1回転体の収容孔内、第1プレートの窓部内、及び第2プレートの窓部内に配置されている。

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[0014] A bicycle power transmission device according to the first embodiment comprises a first rotating body, a first plate, a second plate, and a coil spring. The first rotating body has a hub portion, a flange portion, and a housing hole. The hub portion extends axially. The flange portion extends radially outward from the hub portion. The housing hole is formed in the flange portion. The first plate is positioned on the first axial side with respect to the flange portion. The first plate is positioned so as to be rotatable relative to the flange portion. The second plate is positioned on the second axial side with respect to the flange portion. The second plate is configured to rotate integrally with the first plate. The coil spring is positioned in the housing hole. The coil spring elastically connects the first rotating body to the first and second plates. The flange portion is inclined axially.

[0006] With this configuration, since the flange portion is inclined in the axial direction, the flange portion can be offset from the center of the coil spring and brought into contact with the coil spring. Therefore, when the coil spring is compressed by the pressure of the flange portion, a rotational load is applied to the coil spring, as well as an axial load in the opposite direction to the inclination of the flange portion. For this reason, by inclining the flange portion in the axial direction in which it is undesirable for the coil spring to protrude, the direction in which the coil spring protrudes can be controlled.

[0007] The bicycle power transmission device according to the second embodiment further comprises a sprocket attached to the first plate in the bicycle power transmission device according to the first embodiment. The flange portion is inclined to the second axial side.

[0008] A third embodiment of the bicycle power transmission device further comprises a crank arm attached to the second axial end of the hub portion, in addition to the first or second embodiment of the bicycle power transmission device. The flange portion is inclined toward the second axial side. This configuration prevents the coil spring from protruding toward the crank arm side, i.e., toward the cyclist.

[0009] The fourth embodiment of the bicycle power transmission device is configured as follows in the bicycle power transmission device according to any of the first to third embodiments: The flange portion has a flange body portion and an inclined portion. The flange body portion extends radially outward from the hub portion. The inclined portion extends radially outward from the outer peripheral end of the flange body portion. The inclined portion is inclined in the axial direction.

[0010] The bicycle power transmission device according to the fifth embodiment is configured as follows in the bicycle power transmission device according to the fourth embodiment: The housing hole is formed across the flange body and the inclined portion.

[0011] The bicycle power transmission device according to the sixth embodiment is configured as follows in the bicycle power transmission device according to the fourth or fifth embodiment: The end face of the coil spring abuts against the flange body and the inclined portion.

[0012] The bicycle power transmission device according to the seventh embodiment is configured as follows in the bicycle power transmission device according to any of the first to sixth embodiments: The hub portion is cylindrical. The first rotating body has a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of relief portions. Each protrusion extends axially on the inner circumferential surface of the hub portion. Each relief portion is formed at at least one axial end of each protrusion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, the direction in which the coil spring protrudes can be controlled. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] Cross-sectional view of a bicycle power transmission system. [Figure 2] Front view of a bicycle power transmission system. [Figure 3] Front view of the first rotating body. [Figure 4] Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view along line IV-IV. [Figure 5] Side view of the stopper component. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] The following description of the bicycle power transmission device 100 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the power transmission device 100) according to this embodiment will be made with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the axial direction refers to the direction in which the rotation axis O of the power transmission device 100 extends. The circumferential direction refers to the circumferential direction of a circle centered on the rotation axis O, and the radial direction refers to the radial direction of a circle centered on the rotation axis O. The first axial side refers to the left side of Figure 1, and the second axial side refers to the right side of Figure 1. The rotation direction R refers to the direction in which the power transmission device 100 rotates when the bicycle on which the power transmission device 100 is mounted is in motion. The rotation direction R is the clockwise direction in Figure 2.

[0016] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the power transmission device 100. As shown in Figure 1, the power transmission device 100 includes a first rotating body 2, a second rotating body 3, a plurality of coil springs 4, a plurality of stopper members 5, a sprocket 6, a crank arm 7, a plurality of first nuts 8, and a plurality of second nuts 9. The power transmission device 100 is rotatably arranged around the rotation axis O.

[0017] The power transmission device 100 is mounted on a bicycle. The power transmission device 100 is mounted on a bicycle that does not have an electric motor, for example, that is, a bicycle that is driven only by human power. However, the power transmission device 100 may also be mounted on a bicycle that has an electric motor. In this case, for example, the bicycle may have an electric mode driven only by the electric motor and a human-powered mode driven only by human power. The bicycle may also have an assist mode driven by both the electric motor and human power, or it may not have an assist mode. The power transmission device 100 is configured to transmit torque input to a pedal (not shown) attached to the tip of the crank arm 7 to a drive wheel (not shown).

[0018] FIG. 2 is a front view of the power transmission device 100 with some coil springs 4, crank arms 7, and the second plate 32 of the second rotating body 3, which will be described later, removed. As shown in FIG. 2, the power transmission device 100 is configured to rotate in the rotational direction R (clockwise in FIG. 2).

[0019] <The first rotating body> FIG. 3 is a front view of the first rotating body 2, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 3. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first rotating body 2 has a plurality of accommodation holes 21. In this embodiment, the first rotating body 2 has three accommodation holes 21. Each accommodation hole 21 penetrates in the axial direction. The accommodation holes 21 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. The accommodation holes 21 are arranged at equal intervals.

[0020] The first rotating body 2 has a plurality of contact surfaces 27. The contact surface 27 is a surface that contacts the coil spring 4. Specifically, the contact surface 27 is a surface that contacts the end face of the coil spring 4 among the surfaces that define the accommodation hole 21. That is, the first rotating body 2 has a pair of contact surfaces 27 for each accommodation hole 21. The pair of contact surfaces 27 face the circumferential direction and are opposed to each other.

[0021] The first rotating body 2 is arranged to be rotatable in the rotational direction R. Torque is input to the first rotating body 2 from the crank arm 7. The first rotating body 2 is configured to rotate integrally with the crank arm 7. The first rotating body 2 has a hub portion 22, a flange portion 23, a plurality of convex portions 24, and a plurality of relief portions 28.

[0022] The hub portion 22 is cylindrical and extends in the axial direction. In a state where the power transmission device 100 is mounted on a bicycle, a crankshaft (not shown) extends through the hub portion 22.

[0023] The hub portion 22 has a hub body portion 221 and a small-diameter portion 222. The hub body portion 221 is cylindrical and extends in the axial direction. The small-diameter portion 222 is located at the end of the hub portion 22. More specifically, the small-diameter portion 222 is located at the second axial end of the hub portion 22. The small-diameter portion 222 is cylindrical and extends in the axial direction. The small-diameter portion 222 has an inner diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the hub body portion 221.

[0024] The flange portion 23 extends radially outward from the hub portion 22. A housing hole 21 is formed in this flange portion 23. The housing hole 21 penetrates the flange portion 23 in the axial direction. The flange portion 23 is formed in the axial center of the hub portion 22. The position where the flange portion 23 is located differs in the axial direction from the position where the small diameter portion 222 is located. That is, in a radial view, the small diameter portion 222 does not overlap with the flange portion 23.

[0025] The flange portion 23 is inclined in the axial direction. More specifically, the flange portion 23 is inclined towards the second side in the axial direction. The flange portion 23 is inclined so that it approaches the second plate 32 as it moves radially outward. The flange portion 23 is inclined so that it moves away from the first plate 31 to which the sprocket 6 is attached. The flange portion 23 is also inclined toward the crank arm 7.

[0026] The flange portion 23 has a flange body portion 231 and an inclined portion 232. The flange body portion 231 extends radially outward from the hub portion 22. The flange body portion 231 is not inclined in the axial direction. That is, the flange body portion 231 extends substantially parallel to the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation O. The flange body portion 231 is annular in shape and extends in the circumferential direction.

[0027] The inclined portion 232 extends radially outward from the outer peripheral end of the flange body portion 231. The inclined portion 232 is inclined in the axial direction. More specifically, the inclined portion 232 is inclined to the second axial side. Thus, in the flange portion 23, the flange body portion 231 is not inclined, but the inclined portion 232 is inclined in the axial direction. The inclined portion 232 corresponds to the outer peripheral portion of the flange portion 23. The inclined portion 232 is an annular shape extending in the circumferential direction. The inclination angle α of the inclined portion 232 is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, about 1 to 5°. The inclination angle α is the angle made between the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation O and the inclined portion 232.

[0028] Line L in Figure 4 indicates the boundary between the flange body portion 231 and the inclined portion 232. The housing hole 21 is formed across the flange body portion 231 and the inclined portion 232. Therefore, the contact surface 27 extends across the flange body portion 231 and the inclined portion 232. The end face of the coil spring 4 is in contact with the flange body portion 231 and the inclined portion 232.

[0029] The inclined portion 232 contacts the coil spring 4 at a position offset in the axial direction from the center of the coil spring 4. More specifically, the inclined portion 232 contacts the coil spring 4 at a position offset to the second axial side from the center of the coil spring 4. Therefore, when the inclined portion 232 presses against the coil spring 4, a load is applied to the coil spring 4 toward the first axial side.

[0030] Each protrusion 24 extends axially on the inner circumferential surface of the hub portion 22. More specifically, each protrusion 24 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the small diameter portion 222 of the hub portion 22. Each protrusion 24 is arranged in the circumferential direction. Each protrusion 24 constitutes a spline hole 241 within the hub portion 22.

[0031] Each relief portion 28 is formed at the second axial end of the corresponding protrusion 24. The relief portion 28 is formed by cutting the second axial end of each protrusion 24. The relief portion 28 is configured to accommodate burrs generated when forming each protrusion 24. In other words, the relief portion 28 is configured as a burr-receiving space. Because the relief portion 28 accommodates burrs generated when forming each protrusion 24, it is possible to suppress the generation of burrs on the second axial side from the hub portion 22.

[0032] The first rotating body 2 has a plurality of stopper surfaces 25. More specifically, the first rotating body 2 has a plurality of notches 26. Each notch 26 is spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The notches 26 are located between a pair of housing holes 21 in the circumferential direction. Each notch 26 opens radially outward. Of the inner wall surfaces defining the notches 26, the surface facing the rotation direction R becomes the stopper surface 25.

[0033] The stopper surface 25 is oriented in the circumferential direction. More specifically, the stopper surface 25 is oriented in the rotational direction R. The stopper surface 25 is positioned opposite the stopper portion 51 in the circumferential direction, with a gap between them.

[0034] The first rotating body 2 can be made of, for example, iron, stainless steel, or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

[0035] <Second Rotating Body> As shown in Figure 1, the second rotating body 3 is rotatable in the rotational direction R. The second rotating body 3 is rotatable relative to the first rotating body 2. The second rotating body 3 has a first plate 31 and a second plate 32. The first plate 31 and the second plate 32 are configured to rotate integrally with each other. The first plate 31 and the second plate 32 are rotatable relative to the flange portion 23.

[0036] The first plate 31 and the second plate 32 are spaced apart from each other in the axial direction. The first rotating body 2 is positioned between the first plate 31 and the second plate 32. That is, the first plate 31 and the second plate 32 are positioned to sandwich the first rotating body 2 in the axial direction. In detail, the flange portion 23 of the first rotating body 2 is positioned between the first plate 31 and the second plate 32 in the axial direction. The first plate 31 is positioned on the first axial side with respect to the flange portion 23. The second plate 32 is positioned on the second axial side with respect to the flange portion 23.

[0037] The first plate 31 is disc-shaped and has an opening in its center. The hub portion 22 of the first rotating body 2 extends axially through this opening in the first plate 31.

[0038] The first plate 31 has a plurality of first window portions 311. In this embodiment, the first plate 31 has three first window portions 311. The first window portions 311 penetrate the first plate 31 in the axial direction. Each first window portion 311 is spaced apart from the others in the circumferential direction.

[0039] The first plate 31 has a plurality of first through holes 312. Each first through hole 312 is spaced apart from the others in the circumferential direction. In the circumferential direction, each first window portion 311 and each first through hole 312 are arranged alternately.

[0040] The second plate 32 is disc-shaped and has an opening in its center. The hub portion 22 of the first rotating body 2 extends axially through this opening in the second plate 32. The second plate 32 is configured to rotate integrally with the first plate 31. In detail, the first plate 31 and the second plate 32 are fastened to each other by a plurality of stopper members 5.

[0041] The second plate 32 has a plurality of second window portions 321. In this embodiment, the second plate 32 has three second window portions 321. The second window portions 321 penetrate the second plate 32 in the axial direction. Each second window portion 321 is spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. Each second window portion 321 overlaps with the corresponding first window portion 311 in an axial view.

[0042] The second plate 32 has a plurality of second through holes 322. Each second through hole 322 is spaced apart from the others in the circumferential direction. In the circumferential direction, each second window portion 321 and each second through hole 322 are arranged alternately. Each second through hole 322 overlaps with the corresponding first through hole 312 in an axial view.

[0043] The first plate 31 and the second plate 32 can be made of, for example, iron, stainless steel, or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

[0044] <Coil spring> The coil spring 4 is housed within the housing hole 21, the first window 311, and the second window 321. The coil spring 4 elastically connects the first rotating body 2 and the first plate 31 and the second plate 32 in the rotational direction R. That is, torque from the first rotating body 2 is transmitted to the first plate 31 and the second plate 32 via the coil spring 4. The coil spring 4 also rotates together with the first rotating body 2, the first plate 31, and the second plate 32. When torque is transmitted, the coil spring 4 contracts, causing the first rotating body 2 and the second rotating body 3 to twist relative to each other. When the coil spring 4 is not contracted, the first rotating body 2 and the second rotating body 3 do not twist, and the twist angle is 0 degrees.

[0045] <Sprocket> The sprocket 6 is attached to the first plate 31. The sprocket 6 is attached to the first plate 31 by a stopper member 5, a first nut 8, and a second nut 9. The sprocket 6 rotates integrally with the first plate 31 and the second plate 32. The sprocket 6 has multiple teeth on its outer circumference. A chain (not shown) is attached to the sprocket 6, and torque is transmitted from the sprocket 6 to the drive wheel (not shown) via the chain or the like.

[0046] The sprocket 6 has a plurality of engagement holes 61. Each engagement hole 61 is spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. Each engagement hole 61 overlaps with the corresponding first through holes 312 and second through holes 322 in an axial view.

[0047] <Stopper component> Figure 5 is a side view of the stopper member 5. As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the stopper member 5 works in cooperation with the first nut 8 and the second nut 9 to removably fasten the first plate 31 and the second plate 32. The sprocket 6 is fastened to the first plate 31 by the stopper member 5 and the first nut 8. The stopper member 5 is attached to the second rotating body 3. The stopper member 5 is configured to rotate integrally with the second rotating body 3.

[0048] The stopper member 5 has a stopper portion 51, a first threaded portion 52, a first intermediate portion 53, a second threaded portion 54, and a second intermediate portion 55. The stopper portion 51, the first threaded portion 52, the first intermediate portion 53, the second threaded portion 54, and the second intermediate portion 55 are integrally formed from each other. In detail, the stopper portion 51, the first threaded portion 52, the first intermediate portion 53, the second threaded portion 54, and the second intermediate portion 55 are integrally formed from a single member. The stopper member 5 is solid and does not have a cavity inside.

[0049] The stopper portion 51 is cylindrical. The stopper portion 51 extends in the axial direction. The stopper portion 51 faces the stopper surface 25 in the circumferential direction. The stopper portion 51 is positioned between the first plate 31 and the second plate 32 in the axial direction. The stopper portion 51 is sandwiched between the first plate 31 and the second plate 32. The stopper portion 51 is positioned within the notch 26 of the first rotating body 2.

[0050] The first threaded portion 52 is integrally formed with the stopper portion 51. The first threaded portion 52 extends in the axial direction. Threads are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the first threaded portion 52. The outer diameter of the first threaded portion 52 is smaller than that of the stopper portion 51.

[0051] The first threaded portion 52 is positioned on the first axial side relative to the stopper portion 51. The first threaded portion 52 is positioned on the first axial side relative to the first plate 31. Furthermore, the first threaded portion 52 is positioned on the first axial side relative to the sprocket 6.

[0052] The first intermediate portion 53 is positioned axially between the stopper portion 51 and the first threaded portion 52. Specifically, the first intermediate portion 53 extends from the stopper portion 51 toward the first axial direction. The first threaded portion 52 extends from the first intermediate portion 53 toward the first axial direction.

[0053] The first intermediate section 53 is cylindrical. The first intermediate section 53 extends in the axial direction. The length of the first intermediate section 53 is less than the sum of the thickness of the first plate 31 and the thickness of the sprocket 6. Also, the length of the first intermediate section 53 is greater than the thickness of the first plate 31. Note that the length of each part of the stopper member 5 refers to the axial dimension.

[0054] The first intermediate portion 53 has a smaller outer diameter than the stopper portion 51 and a larger outer diameter than the first threaded portion 52. The first intermediate portion 53 is positioned within the first through hole 312 and the engagement hole 61. The first intermediate portion 53 does not protrude axially in the first direction from within the first through hole 312 and the engagement hole 61.

[0055] The second threaded portion 54 is integrally formed with the stopper portion 51. The second threaded portion 54 extends in the axial direction. Threads are formed on the outer surface of the second threaded portion 54. The second threaded portion 54 has a smaller outer diameter than the stopper portion 51. The second threaded portion 54 has approximately the same outer diameter as the first threaded portion 52.

[0056] The second screw portion 54 is positioned on the second axial side relative to the stopper portion 51. The second screw portion 54 is positioned on the second axial side relative to the second plate 32.

[0057] The second intermediate portion 55 is positioned in the axial direction between the stopper portion 51 and the second threaded portion 54. Specifically, the second intermediate portion 55 extends from the stopper portion 51 to the second axial direction. The second threaded portion 54 extends from the second intermediate portion 55 to the second axial direction.

[0058] The second intermediate section 55 is cylindrical. The second intermediate section 55 extends in the axial direction. The length of the second intermediate section 55 is shorter than the length of the first intermediate section 53. The length of the second intermediate section 55 is less than the thickness of the second plate 32.

[0059] The second intermediate portion 55 has a smaller outer diameter than the stopper portion 51 and a larger outer diameter than the second threaded portion 54. The second intermediate portion 55 has approximately the same outer diameter as the first intermediate portion 53. The second intermediate portion 55 is located within the second through hole 322. The second intermediate portion 55 does not protrude from within the second through hole 322 toward the second axial direction.

[0060] <First and second nuts> The first nut 8 is screwed onto the first threaded portion 52. The first nut 8 works in cooperation with the stopper portion 51 to clamp the sprocket 6 and the first plate 31. The first nut 8 is a flange nut.

[0061] The second nut 9 is screwed onto the second threaded portion 54. The second nut 9 works in cooperation with the stopper portion 51 to clamp the second plate 32. The second nut 9 is a flange nut.

[0062] <crank arm> As shown in Figure 1, the crank arm 7 is configured to rotate integrally with the first rotating body 2. That is, the crank arm 7 is rotatably positioned around the rotation axis O. The crank arm 7 is attached to the second axial end of the hub portion 22 of the first rotating body 2. In detail, the crank arm 7 is configured to spline-fit into spline holes 241 formed by a plurality of protrusions 24 on the inner circumferential surface of the hub portion 22.

[0063] The crank arm 7 has an arm body portion 71 and a mounting portion 72. The arm body portion 71 extends radially. The mounting portion 72 extends axially from one of the ends of the arm body portion 71. A pedal (not shown) is attached to the other end of the arm body portion 71.

[0064] The tip portion 721 of the mounting portion 72 has a smaller outer diameter than the rest of the mounting portion 72. This tip portion 721 spline-fits into the spline hole 241 formed by the multiple protrusions 24. The tip portion 721 also penetrates the spline hole 241 in the axial direction. The tip portion 721 is then crimped and fixed to each protrusion 24. In detail, by crimping the tip portion 721, the tip portion 721 and each protrusion 24 come into close contact. In addition, the outer diameter of the portion of the tip portion 721 that protrudes from each protrusion 24 toward the first axial direction becomes larger due to the crimping process, and becomes larger than the inner diameter of the spline hole 241. As a result, the tip portion 721 cannot be removed from the spline hole 241, and the crank arm 7 and the first rotating body 2 are prevented from moving away from each other in the axial direction.

[0065] The mounting portion 72 has a mounting hole 722. This mounting hole 722 is rectangular in shape when viewed in the axial direction. A crankshaft (not shown) is fitted into this mounting hole 722, and the crank arm 7 rotates integrally with the crankshaft.

[0066] <Operation> The operation of the power transmission device 100 configured as described above will now be explained. First, when torque is input to the first rotating body 2 via the crank arm 7 by the user pedaling, the first rotating body 2 rotates in the rotational direction R. Then, torque is transmitted from the first rotating body 2 to the second rotating body 3 via the coil spring 4. As a result, the second rotating body 3 rotates in the rotational direction R, and torque is transmitted to the drive wheels.

[0067] Here, when the coil spring 4 is compressed and the torsional angle between the first rotating body 2 and the second rotating body 3 reaches a predetermined angle, the stopper surface 25 comes into contact with the stopper portion 51. By the stopper portion 51 coming into contact with the stopper surface 25 in this way, the first rotating body 2 is prevented from rotating further relative to the second rotating body 3. That is, the first rotating body 2 rotates relative to the second rotating body 3 until the stopper member 5 comes into contact with the stopper surface 25. After the stopper portion 51 comes into contact with the stopper surface 25, the first rotating body 2 rotates integrally with the second rotating body 3. The torsional angle between the first rotating body 2 and the second rotating body 3 when the stopper surface 25 comes into contact with the stopper portion 51 is called the maximum torsional angle. Note that when no torque is input to the power transmission device 100, the torsional angle between the first rotating body 2 and the second rotating body 3 is 0 degrees.

[0068] [Differentiation] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the following modifications can basically be applied simultaneously.

[0069] (a) In the above embodiment, the flange portion 23 was not inclined as a whole, but only the inclined portion 232 was inclined. However, the configuration of the flange portion 23 is not limited to this. For example, the flange portion 23 may be inclined as a whole in the axial direction.

[0070] (b) In the above embodiment, the flange portion 23 is inclined to the second axial side, but the configuration of the flange portion 23 is not limited thereto. For example, the flange portion 23 may be inclined to the first axial side.

[0071] (c) In the above embodiment, the crank arm 7 was attached to the first rotating body 2 and the sprocket 6 was attached to the second rotating body 3, but the configuration of the power transmission device 100 is not limited to this. For example, the crank arm 7 may be attached to the first plate 31 or the second plate 32 of the second rotating body 3 and the sprocket 6 may be attached to the first rotating body 2.

[0072] (d) In the above embodiment, the relief portion 28 was formed at the second axial end of the protrusion 24, but the relief portion 28 may also be formed at the first axial end of the protrusion 24, or at both the first and second axial ends of the protrusion 24. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0073] 2: First rotational body 21: Containment hole 22: Hub section 23: Flange section 231: Flange body 232: Inclined part 24: Convex part 28: Escape Department 31: First Plate 32: Second Plate 4: Coil spring 6: Sprocket 7: Crank arm 100: Bicycle power transmission device

Claims

1. A first rotating body having a hub portion extending in the axial direction, a flange portion extending radially outward from the hub portion, and a housing hole formed in the flange portion, A first plate is positioned on the first axial side with respect to the flange portion and is arranged to be rotatable relative to the flange portion, A second plate is positioned on the second axial side with respect to the flange portion and is configured to rotate integrally with the first plate, A coil spring is disposed within the housing hole and elastically connects the first rotating body and the first and second plates, Equipped with, The flange portion is inclined in the axial direction. A power transmission device for bicycles.

2. The first plate further comprises a sprocket that is attached to the first plate, The flange portion is inclined to the second side in the axial direction. The bicycle power transmission device according to claim 1.

3. The hub portion further comprises a crank arm attached to the second axial end of the hub portion, The flange portion is inclined to the second side in the axial direction. The bicycle power transmission device according to claim 1.

4. The flange portion is A flange body portion extending radially outward from the hub portion, The flange body portion comprises an inclined portion that extends radially outward from its outer peripheral end and is inclined in the axial direction, Having, The bicycle power transmission device according to claim 1.

5. The aforementioned housing hole is formed across the flange body and the inclined portion. The bicycle power transmission device according to claim 4.

6. The end face of the coil spring abuts against the flange body and the inclined portion. The bicycle power transmission device according to claim 4.

7. The hub portion is cylindrical, The first rotating body is Multiple protrusions extending in the axial direction on the inner circumferential surface of the hub portion, A plurality of relief portions are formed at at least one end of each of the aforementioned protrusions in the axial direction, Having, The bicycle power transmission device according to claim 1.

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