Bicycle chain cleaning device and method

Details Bicycle chain cleaning device and method Bicycle chain cleaning device and method

1984-06-15

1986-03-25

Fisher, Richard V.

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Using solid work treating agents

152566, 134 40, 184 151, B08B 700

Patent

active

045781206

ABSTRACT:
A bicycle chain cleaning or lubricating device and method adapted for cleaning or lubricating bicycle chains in place without need for their removal and replacement. The device comprises a receptacle for enclosing a portion of a bicycle chain to be cleaned or lubricated and for containing a quantity of solvent or lubricant and a mating cover for the receptacle. The cover contains at least one rotatable sprocket brush having spaced-apart bristle tufts on its periphery and sized to fit closely into adjacent spaces in the bicycle chain, so that the movement of the chain through the device causes the chain and central brush to dip into the solvent or lubricant and then enter the spaces of the chain so as to clean or lubricate the chain as it is passed through the device. The receptacle and cover of the device are held together by suitable retainer means, such as a wire clamp located at the central portion of the device casing. Also, one or two secondary rotary sprocket brushes designed for interfitting into the openings of the chain are preferably provided in the receptacle for use in combination with the central primary sprocket. A stationary brush or absorbent pad can be attached to the device exit end to contact the chain and remove excess material from the moving chain.

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