Change-speed control apparatus for a bicycle

Details Change-speed control apparatus for a bicycle Change-speed control apparatus for a bicycle

1996-03-08

1997-10-14

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74489, F16C 110, G05G 1100

Patent

active

056760221

ABSTRACT:
A change-speed control apparatus for a bicycle includes a fixing member for fixing the control apparatus to a bicycle frame, a winder member pivotable to wind a change-speed control cable and urged in a cable unwinding direction, a change-speed control lever for pivoting the takeup element and a position hold mechanism for holding the winder member in position at one of a plurality of speed positions. The apparatus further includes a first release control unit for allowing the takeup element to pivot in the cable unwinding direction by an amount corresponding to one speed position, a second release control unit for allowing the takeup element to pivot in the cable unwinding direction to a predetermined one of the speed positions, and a release lever provided independently of the change-speed control lever for actuating the second release control unit.

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