公开(公告)号：US06295888B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09250412

申请日：1999-02-16

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: F16C110

CPC classification number: B62M25/04 ,  B62M2025/003 ,  Y10T74/1508 ,  Y10T74/20287 ,  Y10T74/20408 ,  Y10T74/2042 ,  Y10T74/20438

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：US06192300B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US08896309

申请日：1997-06-27

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Chun-Mu Huang

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Chun-Mu Huang

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: B62J99/00 ,  B62J2099/0026 ,  G01D21/02 ,  G01P1/07

Abstract: A bicycle cycle computer includes a main unit having a primary microprocessor, a display and tlree contacts; a plurality of sensors; and a secondary microprocessor provided on the bicycle and connected between the plurality of sensors and the main unit, for receiving parallel signals outputted from the plurality of sensors, the secondary microprocessor converting the received parallel signals into a serial signal and generating a synchronous clock signal, which are transmitted to the main unit through two of the contacts of the main unit, processed by the primary microprocessor and displayed on the display.

Abstract translation: 自行车循环计算机包括具有主微处理器，显示器和tlree触点的主单元; 多个传感器; 以及二次微处理器，其设置在所述自行车上并连接在所述多个传感器与所述主单元之间，用于接收从所述多个传感器输出的并行信号，所述二次微处理器将所接收的并行信号转换成串行信号并产生同步时钟信号， 其通过主单元的两个触点传送到主单元，由主微处理器处理并显示在显示器上。

公开(公告)号：US6030052A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-29

申请号：US998186

申请日：1997-12-24

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Takuji Masui

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Takuji Masui

IPC: B62K25/02 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B27/02

CPC classification number: B60B1/041 ,  B60B1/042 ,  B60B27/0078 ,  B60B27/026

Abstract: A bicycle hub includes an annular hub shell; a first flange; a second flange; and a fixing mechanism formed separately from the hub shell, the first flange and the second flange for axially fixing the first flange and the second flange to the hub shell. Either of the flanges may be installed and removed from the hub shell as desired.

Abstract translation: 自行车轮毂包括环形轮毂壳; 第一法兰 第二法兰 以及与轮毂壳分开形成的固定机构，第一凸缘和第二凸缘，用于将第一凸缘和第二凸缘轴向固定到轮毂壳。 根据需要，凸缘中的任一个可以从轮毂壳体安装和移除。

公开(公告)号：US4116319A

公开(公告)日：1978-09-26

申请号：US798140

申请日：1977-05-18

Applicant: Masashi Nagano ,  Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Masashi Nagano ,  Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: B62M9/10 ,  F16D41/04 ,  F16H11/08

CPC classification number: B62M9/10

Abstract: A rear gear for a bicycle, in which a driving member having two or more sprockets is supported rotatably and axially movably with respect to a driven member. Clutch mechanisms are provided at the axially opposite surfaces between the driving and the driven members so that the driving member may be axially moved to cooperate with the driven member through the connection of each of the clutch mechanisms, thereby permitting rotation of the driving and driven members together.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自行车的后齿轮，其中具有两个或更多个链轮的驱动构件相对于从动构件可旋转地且轴向地可移动地支撑。 离合器机构设置在驱动部件和从动部件之间的轴向相对表面处，使得驱动部件可以通过每个离合器机构的连接而被轴向移动以与从动部件配合，从而允许驱动和被驱动部件 一起。

公开(公告)号：US09561734B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US13562670

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Taihei Nishihara

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Taihei Nishihara

IPC: B60L1/00 ,  B60L3/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L1/14 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B62J99/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1877 ,  B60L1/14 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/007 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1862 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B62J2099/0013 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7083

Abstract: A bicycle power supply system comprises a first power supply, a second power supply, and a power supply level sensing structure. The power supply level sensing structure is operatively coupled to the first and second power supplies. The first and second power supplies are selectively electrically coupled with electrical power being supplied from the second power supply to the first power supply while a first power supply level is detected by the power supply level sensing structure to be below a first prescribed power threshold, and with electrical power being supplied from the first power supply to the second power supply while a second power supply level is detected by the power supply level sensing structure to be below a second prescribed power threshold.

Abstract translation: 自行车电源系统包括第一电源，第二电源和电源电平检测结构。 电源电平感测结构可操作地耦合到第一和第二电源。 第一和第二电源选择性地与从第二电源供应到第一电源的电力电耦合，同时由电源电平感测结构检测到第一电源电平低于第一规定功率阈值，以及 其中电力从第一电源供应到第二电源，而第二电源电平被电源电平检测结构检测到低于第二规定功率阈值。

公开(公告)号：US09283815B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13542348

申请日：2012-07-05

Applicant: Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: B60C15/02 ,  B60B21/12 ,  B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/06 ,  B60C5/02 ,  B60B21/06

CPC classification number: B60C15/0209 ,  B60B21/068 ,  B60B21/125 ,  B60B2900/731 ,  B60C5/02 ,  B60C15/022 ,  B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/06 ,  B60C2200/12

Abstract: A bicycle wheel includes a rim, a tire and a tire retainer. The rim has an annular bridge and a pair of annular flanges with tire retaining ridges. The annular flanges extend outward from the annular bridge to define an annular space. The tire has a pair of annular bead portions that are engaged with the tire retaining ridges of the rim, respectively. The tire retainer is disposed within the annular space. The tire retainer has a support body that is disposed between the bead portions of the bicycle tire. The support body has an axial width that is dimensioned such that the bead portions of the bicycle tire are prevented from disengaging from the tire retaining ridges of the wheel rim, respectively, while the bicycle tire is disposed in the annular space.

Abstract translation: 自行车车轮包括轮辋，轮胎和轮胎保持器。 轮辋具有环形桥和一对具有轮胎保持脊的环形凸缘。 环形凸缘从环形桥向外延伸以限定环形空间。 轮胎具有分别与轮辋的轮胎保持脊接合的一对环形胎圈部分。 轮胎保持器设置在环形空间内。 轮胎保持器具有设置在自行车轮胎的胎圈部之间的支撑体。 支撑体具有轴向宽度，该轴向宽度的尺寸使得当自行车轮胎设置在环形空间中时，防止自行车轮胎的胎圈部分与轮缘的轮胎保持脊脱离。

公开(公告)号：US09017201B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13608151

申请日：2012-09-10

Applicant: Tetsuya Hino ,  Etsuyoshi Watarai

Inventor： Tetsuya Hino ,  Etsuyoshi Watarai

IPC: B62M6/40 ,  B62M11/04 ,  B62M6/55 ,  B62M6/65 ,  B62M6/60 ,  B62M11/14

CPC classification number: B62M6/55 ,  B62M6/40 ,  B62M6/60 ,  B62M6/65 ,  B62M11/04 ,  B62M11/145 ,  Y10T74/19056

Abstract: A bicycle drive unit includes a motor, a transmission mechanism and a torque combining member. The motor includes a crank axle receiving hole. The transmission mechanism includes a plurality of selectable gear ratios. The torque combining member is operatively coupled to the motor and the transmission mechanism to combine an output of the motor and an output of the transmission mechanism together.

Abstract translation: 自行车驱动单元包括马达，变速机构和扭矩组合构件。 电动机包括曲柄轴接收孔。 传动机构包括多个可选择的传动比。 扭矩组合构件可操作地联接到马达和变速机构，以将马达的输出和变速机构的输出组合在一起。

公开(公告)号：US08549956B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US11767839

申请日：2007-06-25

Applicant: Yoshimitsu Miki ,  Hisayuki Sato ,  Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Akira Tsumiyama

Inventor： Yoshimitsu Miki ,  Hisayuki Sato ,  Etsuyoshi Watarai ,  Akira Tsumiyama

IPC: B62M25/04

CPC classification number: B62M25/04 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62L3/02

Abstract: A bicycle control device is basically provided with a base member, a shift control unit, a brake lever, a shift operating lever and a lever adjustment mechanism. The shift control unit is mounted to the base member. The brake lever is movably mounted relative to the base member. The shift operating lever is operatively coupled to the shift control unit to operate the shift control unit when the shift operating lever is moved from a rest position along a shift operating path. The shift operating lever is movable from the rest position along a non-shift movement path independently of the brake lever. The lever adjustment mechanism is operatively coupled to the shift operating lever to change a location of the rest position of the shift operating lever along the non-shift movement path.

Abstract translation: 自行车控制装置基本上设置有基部构件，变速控制单元，制动杆，变速操作杆和杆调节机构。 变速控制单元安装到基座构件。 制动杆相对于基座构件可移动地安装。 换档操作杆可操作地联接到变速控制单元，以在变速操作杆沿着换档操作路径从静止位置移动时操作变速控制单元。 变速操作杆可以从静止位置沿独立于制动杆的非换档运动路径移动。 杠杆调节机构可操作地联接到换档操作杆，以沿着非换档运动路径改变换档操作杆的静止位置的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130081507A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13251241

申请日：2011-10-01

Applicant: Kazutaka FUKAO ,  Etsuyoshi WATARAI ,  Kentaro KOSAKA

Inventor： Kazutaka FUKAO ,  Etsuyoshi WATARAI ,  Kentaro KOSAKA

IPC: B62M25/04

CPC classification number: B62K23/06 ,  B62M25/04 ,  Y10T74/20438

Abstract: A bicycle operating device is provided with a position maintaining arrangement that selectively maintains a movable member in any one of a plurality of holding positions relative to a fixed member. The moving arrangement selectively moves the movable member in a first moving direction from a current holding position to another one of the plurality of holding positions. The first operating member moves in a first operating direction from a rest position to a first end position, and moves in a second operating direction from the rest position to a second end position. The movable member is moved by a different number of the holding positions in the first moving direction when the first operating member moves from the rest position to the first end position as compared to when the first operating member moves from the rest position to the second end position.

Abstract translation: 自行车操作装置设置有位置保持装置，该位置保持装置相对于固定构件选择性地将可动构件保持在多个保持位置中的任一个中。 移动装置选择性地将可动构件沿第一移动方向从当前保持位置移动到多个保持位置中的另一个。 第一操作构件在第一操作方向上从静止位置移动到第一端部位置，并且在第二操作方向上从静止位置移动到第二端部位置。 与第一操作构件从静止位置移动到第二端时相比，当第一操作构件从静止位置移动到第一端部位置时，可移动构件在第一移动方向上移动不同数量的保持位置 位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120212038A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13032763

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Etsuyoshi WATARAI

Inventor： Etsuyoshi WATARAI

IPC: B60B21/06

CPC classification number: B60B21/066 ,  B60B21/062

Abstract: A bicycle rim is provided with an annular tire mounting part, an annular spoke mounting part and a plurality of spoke attachment member. The annular spoke mounting part includes a plurality of spoke openings disposed at predetermined locations along a circumferential direction of the annular spoke mounting part with a predetermined circumferential spacing between adjacent centers of the spoke openings. The spoke attachment members are tethered together by at least one tethering member such that adjacent ones of the spoke attachment members are retained by the at least one tethering member with a predetermined maximum distance between adjacent ones of the spoke attachment members, the predetermined maximum distance corresponding to the predetermined circumferential spacing between the adjacent centers of the spoke openings.

Abstract translation: 自行车轮辋设置有环形轮胎安装部分，环形轮辐安装部分和多个轮辐连接部件。 环形轮辐安装部分包括沿着环形轮辐安装部分的圆周方向设置在预定位置处的多个轮辐孔，在轮辐孔的相邻中心之间具有预定的圆周间隔。 轮辐连接构件通过至少一个束缚构件系在一起，使得相邻的辐条连接构件被相邻的辐条连接构件之间的预定最大距离由至少一个系缚构件保持，预定的最大距离对应 到轮辐孔的相邻中心之间的预定圆周间隔。