Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1993-01-15
1994-07-05
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
74475, 74483, F16C 110, G05G 1100
Patent
active
053257359
ABSTRACT:
A speed control apparatus for controlling a change speed device of a bicycle and for displaying speed conditions produced by the change speed device. The speed control apparatus includes a shifting device, and a speed indicator for displaying the speed conditions produced by the change speed device. The shifting device includes a takeup reel rotatable about a first axis to wind a speed control cable, and a shift lever for rotating the takeup reel. The speed indicator includes an indicating element disposed above the takeup reel and at least partly overlapping the takeup reel in plan view. The indicating element is interlocked through engagement to the shifting device to be rotatable about a second axis intersecting the first axis.
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Luong Vinh T.
Shimano Inc.
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