Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1997-05-13
1999-07-13
Hermann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
74143, 74489, 74505, B62M 2504, B62K 2304
Patent
active
059211393
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle shift control device includes a first member; a second member rotatably mounted relative to the first member for rotation in first and second directions; a third member rotatably mounted relative to the first member for controlling the pulling and releasing of a transmission control element; and a fourth member disposed between the second member and the third member. If desired, the first member may be structured to immovably fix the shifting device relative to the bicycle handlebar, and the fourth member may function as a takeup element for pulling and releasing a control cable. The fourth member rotates around the first axis integrally with the third member. The fourth member also moves in the direction of the first axis between an engagement position in which the fourth member engages the first member and a disengagement position in which the fourth member is disengaged from the first member. The second member includes a drive surface for driving the fourth member in a third direction (which may be the same as the first direction) when the second member rotates in the first direction. The fourth member includes first and second cam surfaces, wherein the first cam surface causes the fourth member to move in the direction of the first axis toward the disengagement position during rotation of the fourth member in the third direction, and wherein the second cam surface causes the fourth member to move in the direction of the first axis toward the disengagement position during rotation of the second member in the second direction. The fourth member also includes a positioning surface for preventing the fourth member from rotating around the first axis when the fourth member is in the engagement position.
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Deland James A
Hermann Allan D.
Shimano Inc.
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