公开(公告)号：US06370981B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09872013

申请日：2001-06-04

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: F16C110

Abstract: A gear indicator for use on a bicycle is provided remotely from the shift operating device. The gear indicator is coupled to a shift operating device via an indicator cable. The gear indicator basically includes a housing with an indicator member slidably coupled to the indicator cable with in the housing. The location of the indicator member relative to the housing indicates a gear currently engaged by the chain. In the most preferred embodiments, an indicator member is frictionally mounted on the inner wire of the indicator cable for automatically adjusting of the indicator member in the event that the cable becomes elongated or the indicator member becomes misaligned. The housing has a biasing member coupled between one wall of an interior cavity and the first end of the inner wire of the cable indicator for biasing the indicator member to one of its end positions. An abutment or stopper is provided within the housing to engage indicator member to automatically adjust the indicator member along the cable in the event that the cable becomes elongated or the indicator member becomes misaligned. In other embodiments, a gear position indicia portion of the housing is frictionally coupled to the housing for manually or automatically adjusting the gear position indicia relative to the indicator member.

公开(公告)号：US4270481A

公开(公告)日：1981-06-02

申请号：US899294

申请日：1978-04-24

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: B62M25/04 ,  G05G5/03 ,  B60K20/06 ,  F16C1/10

CPC classification number: B62M25/04 ,  Y10T74/20037 ,  Y10T74/20287 ,  Y10T74/20438

Abstract: A lever operating device has a lever supported rotatably with respect to a fixed shaft for retaining one end of a control wire to control gear-shifting means of a bicycle. The lever operating device includes an indicator which is provided at the lever which is adapted to move in the turning direction of the lever within a fixed range corresponding to the play existing in the control wire, whereby when the lever is turned the indicator moves lagging behind the turning lever by a fixed distance corresponding to the play of the control wire.

Abstract translation: 杠杆操作装置具有相对于固定轴可旋转地支撑的杠杆，用于保持控制线的一端以控制自行车的换档装置。 杠杆操作装置包括设置在杠杆处的指示器，其适于在与控制线中存在的游隙相对应的固定范围内在杠杆的转动方向上移动，由此当杠杆转动时，指示器移动滞后 转向杆与控制线的播放相对应的固定距离。

公开(公告)号：US08756814B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13018750

申请日：2011-02-01

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: B21K1/38 ,  B60B25/00

CPC classification number: B60B21/00 ,  B60B25/00 ,  B60B2310/224 ,  B60B2310/226 ,  B60B2360/104 ,  B60B2900/111 ,  B60B2900/311 ,  B60Y2200/13 ,  Y02T10/86 ,  Y10T29/49524 ,  Y10T29/49526 ,  Y10T29/49531

Abstract: A bicycle rim is basically provided with an outer rim portion and an inner rim portion. The outer rim portion has a ring shape of a first material. The inner rim portion is joined to the outer rim portion. The inner rim portion has a ring shape of a second material with an internal residual stress distribution resulting from the ring shape being formed by spinning of the second material.

Abstract translation: 自行车轮辋基本上设置有外缘部和内缘部。 外缘部具有第一材料的环状。 内缘部与外缘部接合。 内边缘部分具有由第二材料的旋转形成的由环形形成的内部残余应力分布的第二材料的环形。

公开(公告)号：US08720300B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US12821207

申请日：2010-06-23

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Kanji Kirimoto ,  Kenji Ose ,  Kazutaka Fukao ,  Yoshimitsu Miki

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Kanji Kirimoto ,  Kenji Ose ,  Kazutaka Fukao ,  Yoshimitsu Miki

IPC: B62M25/04

CPC classification number: B62K23/06 ,  B62M25/04

Abstract: A bicycle gear shift operating device is a device configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The bicycle gear shift operating device includes at least one operating lever, a support member that supports the operating member and a mounting member that supports the support member on a handlebar. The mounting member has a mounting portion configured to be attached to the handlebar and a fastening portion that is configured to fasten the support member. The mounting member is configured to be selectively fasten the support member in either a first mounting orientation in which the fastening portion is offset in a first axial direction of the handlebar from the middle portion or a second mounting orientation in which the support member is offset in a second axial direction that is opposite the first axial direction.

Abstract translation: 自行车换档操作装置是被配置为安装到车把上的装置。 自行车变速操作装置包括至少一个操作杆，支撑操作构件的支撑构件和将支撑构件支撑在把手上的安装构件。 安装构件具有被构造成附接到把手的安装部分和构造成紧固支撑构件的紧固部分。 安装构件被构造成选择性地将支撑构件紧固在第一安装方向上，其中紧固部分在手柄的第一轴向方向上偏离中间部分或第二安装方向，其中支撑构件偏移 与第一轴向方向相反的第二轴向方向。

公开(公告)号：US08651254B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US10906113

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Shinichi Takizawa ,  Hisashi Matsui

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Shinichi Takizawa ,  Hisashi Matsui

IPC: F16D65/16

CPC classification number: F16J15/3204 ,  B62L1/005 ,  F16D65/18 ,  F16D2121/02 ,  F16D2121/16 ,  F16D2125/06 ,  F16D2127/02 ,  F16J15/164 ,  F16J15/3216

Abstract: An apparatus for a disk brake comprises a caliper body having an inner peripheral surface and a seal groove disposed at the inner peripheral surface. The inner peripheral surface is dimensioned to slidably receive a piston therein, wherein the piston moves in a direction of a braking direction axis, and the seal groove is dimensioned to receive a seal therein so that the seal can seal a space between the inner peripheral surface and the piston. The seal groove comprises a movement restricting part that restricts movement of the seal in the direction of the braking direction axis, and a movement permitting part formed as a step facing radially inwardly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于盘式制动器的装置包括一个具有内周面的卡钳体和设置在内周面的密封槽。 内周面的尺寸被设计成可滑动地容纳活塞，其中活塞沿制动方向轴线方向移动，并且密封槽的尺寸被设计成在其中接收密封，使得密封件可以密封内周表面 和活塞。 密封槽包括限制密封件沿制动方向轴线的移动的运动限制部件和形成为径向向内的台阶的运动允许部件。

公开(公告)号：US08393244B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US11834170

申请日：2007-08-06

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: F16C1/10 ,  G05G11/00 ,  G05G13/00

CPC classification number: G05G1/04 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62L3/02 ,  B62M25/04 ,  B62M25/08 ,  Y10T74/20037 ,  Y10T74/2028 ,  Y10T74/20287 ,  Y10T74/20438 ,  Y10T74/20612

Abstract: A bicycle operating device is provided with a base member, a brake operating lever and a shift operating member. The base member is configured to be attached to a bicycle. The brake operating lever is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis to perform a braking operation when the brake operating lever is moved in a first direction. The shift operating member is movably arranged to move from a rest position in a second direction to perform a gear shift operation. The shift operating member is further movably arranged to move from the rest position to a full stroke position in a third direction different from the first and second directions without causing the gear shifting operation.

Abstract translation: 自行车操作装置设置有基部构件，制动操作杆和换档操作构件。 基座构件被配置为附接到自行车。 制动操作杆绕枢转轴线枢转地联接到基座构件，以在制动操作杆沿第一方向移动时执行制动操作。 换档操作构件可移动地布置成在第二方向上从静止位置移动以执行换档操作。 换档操作构件进一步可移动地布置成在不引起换档操作的情况下在不同于第一和第二方向的第三方向上从静止位置移动到全行程位置。

公开(公告)号：US08142312B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12166472

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: F16H61/00

CPC classification number: B62M9/125

Abstract: A bicycle component (e.g., a rear derailleur) is basically provided with a base member and an axle. The axle includes a base supporting part supporting the base member for pivoting about a center axis of the axle and a base attaching part projecting outwardly of the base member for fixedly attachment to a bicycle frame. The base supporting part and the base attaching part overlap to define a coupling interface in which either a fixing element is disposed between the coupling interface of the base supporting part and the base attaching part or one of the base supporting part and the base attaching part is deformed with an interference fit. The base supporting part is formed of a first material with a first specific gravity. The base attaching part is formed of a second material with a second specific gravity that is higher than the first specific gravity.

Abstract translation: 自行车部件（例如，后拨链器）基本上设置有基部构件和车轴。 轴包括支撑基部构件的基部支撑部分，用于围绕轴的中心轴线枢转;以及基部附接部分，其从基部构件向外突出，用于固定地附接到自行车车架。 基部支撑部和基部安装部重叠以限定联接接口，其中固定元件设置在基座支撑部分的联接接口和基座安装部分之间或基座支撑部分和基座安装部分中的一个 用过盈配合变形。 基部支撑部分由具有第一比重的第一材料形成。 底座安装部由比第一比重高的第二比重的第二材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US08007383B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11963712

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Shinya Oseto ,  Souta Yamaguchi

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Shinya Oseto ,  Souta Yamaguchi

IPC: F16H9/00

CPC classification number: B62M9/125 ,  B62M9/1242

Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur comprises a base member, a movable member that supports a chain guide including a pulley that rotates around a pulley axis, and a linking member coupled between the base member and the movable member so that the chain guide moves laterally relative to the base member between a first lateral position and a second lateral position. Examples of features include the linking member being coupled to the base member through separate pivot pins, the linking member straddling the base member, and the base member having link coupling projections with different thicknesses.

Abstract translation: 自行车后拨链器包括基座构件，支撑包括围绕皮带轮轴线旋转的滑轮的链条导轨的可动构件以及联接在基座构件与可动构件之间的连接构件，使得链条引导件相对于 基部构件在第一横向位置和第二横向位置之间。 特征的示例包括连接构件通过分离的枢轴销连接到基座构件，跨接在基座构件上的连接构件和具有不同厚度的连杆联接突起的基座构件。

公开(公告)号：US20100116598A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12267748

申请日：2008-11-10

Applicant: Etsuyoshi WATARAI

Inventor： Etsuyoshi WATARAI

IPC: B62L5/20

CPC classification number: B60T7/102 ,  B60T1/06 ,  B60T11/046 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K23/04 ,  B62K23/06

Abstract: A bicycle braking system is basically provided with a bicycle braking device, a supplementary brake operating device and a brake maintaining arrangement. The bicycle braking device is movably between a non-brake applying position and a brake applying position for applying a braking force. The supplementary brake operating device is operatively coupled to operate the bicycle braking device. The supplementary brake operating device includes a rider operating arrangement that is operable by a rider between a non-braking position and at least one predetermined braking position. The brake maintaining arrangement is configured and arranged to hold the bicycle braking device in the brake applying position in response to movement of the rider operating arrangement to the predetermined braking position such that the braking force of the bicycle braking device is continually and consistently applied.

Abstract translation: 自行车制动系统基本上设置有自行车制动装置，辅助制动操作装置和制动器保持装置。 自行车制动装置可在非制动施加位置和用于施加制动力的制动施加位置之间移动。 辅助制动操作装置可操作地联接以操作自行车制动装置。 辅助制动操作装置包括骑车人操作装置，其可以由骑车人在非制动位置与至少一个预定制动位置之间操作。 制动器保持装置被构造和布置成响应于骑车人操作装置移动到预定制动位置而将自行车制动装置保持在制动施加位置，使得自行车制动装置的制动力不断地被一贯地施加。

公开(公告)号：US07654546B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11830136

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: B62K21/02

CPC classification number: B62K25/02 ,  B62K2206/00

Abstract: A bicycle wheel securing structure includes an adapter, an axial retaining arrangement and a holding member. The adapter is configured and arranged to be mounted in an axle mounting opening of a bicycle fork and has an axial bore that is at least partially threaded. The axial retaining arrangement is disposed between the adapter and the mounting opening to prevent axial removal of the adapter from the mounting opening. The holding member is attached to the bicycle fork. The holding member and the adapter are configured and arranged such that the holding member prevents rotation of the adapter when the adapter is mounted in the axle mounting opening of the bicycle fork and engaged with the holding member.

Abstract translation: 一种自行车车轮固定结构包括适配器，轴向保持装置和保持构件。 适配器被配置和布置成安装在自行车叉的车轴安装开口中并且具有至少部分螺纹的轴向孔。 轴向保持装置设置在适配器和安装开口之间，以防止适配器从安装开口轴向移除。 保持构件附接到自行车叉。 保持构件和适配器被构造和布置成使得当适配器安装在自行车叉的车轴安装开口中并与保持构件接合时，保持构件防止适配器旋转。