Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-31
2011-05-31
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C074S489000, C116S028100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07950307
ABSTRACT:
The bicycle brake and shift operation device is a device mounted on a drop handle of a bicycle, and includes: a bracket, a lever member, a winding body, a positioning mechanism, and a shift position display portion. The bracket is mounted on the drop handle. The lever member is a member that is pivotally supported by the bracket. The winding body is mounted to be rotationally movable on a support shaft provided on the lever member, and engages with a shift cable. The positioning mechanism, supported by the lever member, is a mechanism for positioning the winding body to positions that correspond to a plurality of shift positions of a rear derailleur. The shift position display portion is mechanically interlocked with the rotational movement of the winding body to display shift positions.
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Luong Vinh T.
Shimano Inc.
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