公开(公告)号：US11845505B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US16860522

申请日：2020-04-28

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Shipman ,  Brian Jordan

IPC: B62J1/08 ,  B62K19/36 ,  B62J1/06

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J1/06 ,  B62K19/36 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62K2201/08

Abstract: A bypass device for a seating component such as an adjustable seating assembly for a bicycle may be provided to redistribute fluid preferentially by density. The bypass device may be operable to redistribute a low density compressible fluid or a mixed phase of low density compressible and high density non-compressible fluids within the seating component.

公开(公告)号：US11794848B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17548063

申请日：2021-12-10

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Charles Dunlap ,  Brian Jordan ,  Braden Snead

IPC: B62L3/02 ,  B62K23/06

CPC classification number: B62L3/023 ,  B62K23/06

Abstract: A control device for a hydraulic brake for a bicycle includes a reservoir for hydraulic fluid. The reservoir has a variable volume. The control device also includes a reservoir cover at least partially defining the reservoir, and a support that is attachable to a handlebar of the bicycle via an inner annular surface of the support. A handlebar proximity zone is radially outer relative to the inner annular surface of the support and is within two centimeters of the inner annular surface of the support. At least part of the reservoir cover is within the handlebar proximity zone.

公开(公告)号：US11738826B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16787885

申请日：2020-02-11

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Sage Hahn ,  Brian Jordan ,  Kevin Wesling

IPC: B62M6/45 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M9/132

CPC classification number: B62M6/45 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M9/132

Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.

公开(公告)号：US11649875B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17365764

申请日：2021-07-01

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Brown ,  Brian Jordan ,  Christopher Shipman

IPC: F16F9/50 ,  F16F9/10 ,  F16F9/34 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/126 ,  B62M9/16 ,  B62M9/128

CPC classification number: F16F9/50 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/126 ,  B62M9/128 ,  B62M9/16 ,  F16F9/10 ,  F16F9/34

Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur has a base member mountable to a bicycle frame, a movable member movably coupled to the base member, a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member for rotation about a rotational axis, a biasing element configured and arranged to bias the chain guide assembly for rotation in a first rotational direction with respect to the movable member, and a fluid damper having a fluid cavity containing a volume of fluid. The fluid damper is operatively disposed between the chain guide assembly and the movable member to apply a damping force to the chain guide assembly when the chain guide assembly rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The fluid damper has a guide wheel configured to route a chain and rotatable about the rotational axis.

公开(公告)号：US11618532B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US16748127

申请日：2020-01-21

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Brian Jordan

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/124 ,  B62M9/132 ,  H04W80/06 ,  H04W74/00 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62J45/10

Abstract: An electromechanical control system for a bicycle has a switch device, the switch device operating a switch between at least three positions. A control communication device transmits signals responsive to operation of the switch. The electromechanical control system includes an operation device configured to respond to signals transmitted by the control communication device. Signals transmitted by the control communication device include commands to listen and commands to operate.

公开(公告)号：US10900986B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US16531856

申请日：2019-08-05

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Geoff Nichols ,  Brian Jordan ,  Sarah Fanto

IPC: G01P3/00 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M1/36 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J45/40 ,  B62J50/20 ,  B62J99/00

Abstract: An apparatus for determining bicycle pedaling may include a sensor that detects the angular velocity and/or position of a drivetrain or rear sprocket assembly of the bicycle The apparatus may determine values indicative of pedaling. The apparatus may be configured to be housed within a component of the bicycle, such as within a hollow opening of the spindle or crank axle. The apparatus also may include a wireless transmitter to communicate with another component, such as a suspension controller.

公开(公告)号：US10807667B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US16433665

申请日：2019-06-06

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Shipman ,  Brian Jordan

IPC: B62J1/08 ,  B62K19/36 ,  B62J43/00

Abstract: A seat post assembly for a bicycle has a first tube with a first distal end and a second tube with a second distal end. The first and second tubes are movable relative to one another to establish a distance between the first and second distal ends. A first pressure chamber has a loaded pressure proportional to a load applied along the tube axis. A second pressure chamber has a second pressure not proportional to the load. A flow path connects the first and second pressure chambers. A valve is disposed along the flow path and is configured to move between a closed position closing the flow path and an open position opening the flow path between the first and second pressure chambers. An isolator of the valve is configured to nullify any resultant force produced by the loaded pressure of the first pressure chamber acting on the isolator.

公开(公告)号：US10780946B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-22

申请号：US15916923

申请日：2018-03-09

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Henrik Braedt ,  Brian Jordan

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/121 ,  B62M9/124 ,  G01B7/30 ,  B62J45/40

Abstract: A gear change mechanism for a bicycle may involve a tensioner that has a wheel engaged with a chain in a bicycle drivetrain. This tensioner may be configured to rotate or otherwise change orientation in response to slack in the chain to maintain tension in the chain. A sensor may be used to measure the orientation of a tensioner of a chain in a bicycle drivetrain, and/or the physical orientation of components indicative thereof. Actions may be triggered by signals generated by the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US10710672B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US16127992

申请日：2018-09-11

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Charles Dunlap, III ,  Brian Jordan

IPC: B62L1/16 ,  B62L3/02

Abstract: Responsive to a hydraulic piston advancing out of a piston housing in a second brake arm and contacting a piston cam surface of a first brake arm, the second brake arm pivots around a second pivot. As this is happening, a cam surface in the second brake arm lifts a contact surface of a first force transfer member of the first brake arm, imparting torque to the first brake arm which then pivots around a first pivot. The cam surface is shaped to impart synchronous motion to the first and second pad holders. Splitting one of the brake arms with a centering member permits a centering adjust feature.

公开(公告)号：US10589822B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US16507815

申请日：2019-07-10

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Brian Jordan ,  Todd Squires

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/132 ,  B62K23/02 ,  H04W74/08 ,  F16H59/04 ,  B62J99/00

Abstract: A wireless control system for a bicycle may include a base part attachable to a bicycle and a movable part. The control system may also include an electric motor disposed on the electromechanical component and a control unit disposed on the electromechanical component for operating the electric motor to operate the electromechanical component, the control unit including a wireless receiver. The control system includes a wake sensor connected to the control unit, the wake sensor configured to communicate a wake signal to the control unit.