公开(公告)号：US20180093739A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15281067

申请日：2016-09-30

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Atsuhiro EMURA ,  Kenkichi INOUE ,  Kohei OBUCHI

IPC: B62M9/1342

CPC classification number: B62M9/1342

Abstract: A bicycle front derailleur includes a base member to be mounted to a bicycle frame, a chain guide, a first link pivotally connected to the chain guide about a first pivot axis, and a second link pivotally connected to the chain guide about a second pivot axis. The chain guide includes a link-connecting structure pivotally connected to the first link. The link-connecting structure includes a first link-connecting portion and a second link-connecting portion. The first link includes a first chain guide-connecting portion and a second chain guide-connecting portion. At least one of the first link-connecting portion and the second link-connecting portion is located between the first chain guide-connecting portion and the second chain guide-connecting portion.

公开(公告)号：US20170274962A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15076679

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Atsuhiro EMURA ,  Kenkichi INOUE ,  Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Kohei OBUCHI ,  Mineho MASUDA ,  Kento MITSUYASU

IPC: B62M9/135

CPC classification number: B62M9/135 ,  B62K25/286

Abstract: A bicycle front derailleur including a chain guide; a linkage assembly; and a mounting bracket configured to mount the chain guide to a bicycle frame such that the chain guide is movable with respect to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes at least one fixed portion adapted to receive a fastener to fix the fixed portion so that an axis of the fastener extends toward a bottom bracket hangar of the bicycle frame when the fixed portion is fixed to the bicycle frame via the fastener. The axis of the fastener is generally vertical.

公开(公告)号：US20160236750A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14621996

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Atsuhiro EMURA ,  Sota YAMAGUCHI ,  Toshinari OISHI ,  Yusuke NISHIMOTO ,  Kazuki KOSHIYAMA

IPC: B62M9/12 ,  B62M25/02 ,  B62M9/10

CPC classification number: B62M25/02 ,  B62M3/00 ,  B62M9/105 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/132 ,  B62M25/08

Abstract: A bicycle drive system includes a front sprocket assembly having a first front sprocket and a second front-sprocket. The first front-sprocket has a first front-tooth number that is the largest tooth number in the front sprocket assembly. The second front-sprocket has a second front-tooth number that is less than or equal to the first front-tooth number. The second front-sprocket is adjacent to the first front-sprocket without another sprocket intervening therebetween in an axial direction. The first front-tooth number is less than or equal to 40.

Abstract translation: 自行车驱动系统包括具有第一前链轮和第二前链轮的前链轮组件。 第一前链轮具有第一前齿数，其是前链轮组件中最大的齿数。 第二前链轮具有小于或等于第一前齿数的第二前齿数。 第二前链轮与第一前链轮相邻，在轴向方向上没有另一个链轮介于其间。 第一个前牙数小于或等于40。

公开(公告)号：US20160229488A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14879410

申请日：2015-10-09

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Atsuhiro EMURA

IPC: B62M9/1344

CPC classification number: B62M9/1344 ,  B62M9/1342 ,  B62M9/1346

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur is provided with a base member, a chain guide, a linkage assembly and a cable fixing structure. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle frame. The chain guide is movable between retracted and extended positions with respect to the base member. The linkage assembly operatively couples the chain guide to the base member. The cable fixing structure is configured to fix an operation cable that moves the linkage assembly in response to an operation of the operation cable. The cable fixing structure is mounted to one of the chain guide and the linkage assembly. The cable fixing structure includes a cable attachment member to which the operation cable is fixed. The cable attachment member is movable with respect to the one of the chain guide and the linkage assembly with the operation cable being fixed to the cable attachment member.

Abstract translation: 自行车拨链器设置有基部构件，链条引导件，连杆组件和电缆固定结构。 基座构件被安装到自行车车架上。 链条引导件可相对于基底构件在缩回位置和伸出位置之间移动。 连杆组件将链条引导件可操作地连接到基部构件。 电缆固定结构被配置为固定响应于操作电缆的操作使连接组件移动的操作电缆。 电缆固定结构安装在链条引导件和连杆组件中的一个上。 电缆固定结构包括固定操作电缆的电缆固定构件。 电缆连接构件可以相对于链条导向件和连杆组件中的一个移动，其中操作电缆固定到电缆附接构件。

公开(公告)号：US20160167741A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14566718

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Atsuhiro EMURA ,  Kenkichi INOUE

IPC: B62M9/135 ,  B62M9/136 ,  B62K19/30

CPC classification number: B62M9/135 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62K3/02 ,  B62K19/30 ,  B62K25/30 ,  B62M9/136

Abstract: A bicycle front derailleur includes a mounting member, a chain guide, and a linkage assembly that pivotally couples the mounting member to the chain guide. The mounting member is configured to be mounted to a first frame member of a bicycle frame. The first frame member is pivotally connected to a second frame member of the bicycle frame about a pivot axis. The mounting member includes an attachment portion through which a fixing bolt for fixing the mounting member to the first frame member passes and includes an abutment configured to restrict rotation of the mounting member around the fixing bolt. The attachment portion is located on a front side of the pivot axis when the mounting member is mounted to the first frame member. The bicycle frame includes a structure for engaging and supporting the mounting member.

Abstract translation: 自行车前拨链器包括安装构件，链条引导件和将安装构件枢转地连接到链条引导件的连杆组件。 安装构件被构造成安装到自行车车架的第一框架构件。 第一框架构件围绕枢转轴线枢转地连接到自行车车架的第二框架构件。 安装构件包括附接部分，用于将安装构件固定到第一框架构件的固定螺栓穿过该附接部分，并且包括构造成限制安装构件围绕固定螺栓的旋转的邻接构件。 当安装构件安装到第一框架构件时，附接部分位于枢转轴线的前侧。 自行车车架包括用于接合和支撑安装构件的结构。

公开(公告)号：US20160075401A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14488781

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Atsuhiro EMURA

IPC: B62M9/1342

CPC classification number: B62M9/1342

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur includes abuse member, a movable member and a linkage assembly. The base member is mounted to a bicycle frame. The movable member moves between a retracted position and an extended position at which the movable member is farther from the base member than the retracted position. The linkage assembly operatively couples the base member and the movable member. The linkage assembly includes a first link, a second link, an extension link and a sliding link. The first and second links are pivotally coupled between the base member and the movable member. The extension link extends from one of the first and second links toward the other of the first and second links. The sliding link includes a sliding portion slidably coupled to the extension link to slide along the extension link and a pivoting portion pivotally coupled to the other of the first and second links.

Abstract translation: 自行车拨链器包括滥用构件，可移动构件和连杆组件。 基座部件安装在自行车架上。 可动构件在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动，在该位置处，可移动构件比缩回位置离基座构件更远。 连杆组件可操作地连接基部构件和可动构件。 连杆组件包括第一连杆，第二连杆，延伸杆和滑动连杆。 第一和第二连杆枢转地联接在基部构件和可动构件之间。 延伸连杆从第一和第二连杆之一延伸到第一和第二连杆中的另一个。 滑动连杆包括滑动部分，滑动部分可滑动地连接到延伸杆以沿着延伸杆滑动;以及枢转部分枢转地联接到第一和第二连杆中的另一个。

公开(公告)号：US20160068225A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14479782

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Atsuhiro EMURA

IPC: B62M9/137 ,  B62M9/1342

CPC classification number: B62M9/137 ,  B62M9/1342

Abstract: A front derailleur is provided with a base member, a linkage assembly, a chain guide, an input link, a connecting link and an outer casing receiving part. The linkage assembly includes a first link coupled to the base member at a first pivot axis, a second link coupled to the base member at a second pivot axis, and an extension link coupled to the first link and the base member. The chain guide is coupled to the first and second links. The input link, is supported relative to the base member about a third pivot axis, and connects to an operation cable. The connecting link is connected to the input link about a fourth pivot axis and to the extension link about a fifth pivot axis. The outer casing receiving part is disposed on the base member and receives an outer casing through which the operation cable passes.

Abstract translation: 前拨链器设置有基部构件，连杆组件，链条引导件，输入连杆，连接连杆和外壳接收部。 连杆组件包括在第一枢转轴线处联接到基部构件的第一连杆，在第二枢转轴线处联接到基座构件的第二连杆和联接到第一连杆和基座构件的延伸杆。 链条引导件联​​接到第一和第二连杆。 输入链路相对于基座构件围绕第三枢转轴线被支撑，并且连接到操作电缆。 连接链路围绕第四枢转轴线连接到输入链路，并且延伸链节围绕第五枢转轴线连接。 外壳接收部分设置在基座部件上并接收操作电缆穿过的外壳。

公开(公告)号：US20160023714A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14444159

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Atsuhiro EMURA ,  Kenkichi INOUE ,  Kazuya KUWAYAMA

IPC: B62M9/1342 ,  B62M9/135 ,  B62M9/136

CPC classification number: B62M9/1342 ,  B62M9/135 ,  B62M9/136

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur has a base member, a movable member, a first link member and a second link member. The movable member is movable with respect to the base member between a retracted position and an extended position. The first link member includes a first connecting portion pivotally coupled to the movable member about a first pivot axis. The first link member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a second pivot axis. The second link member is pivotally coupled to the movable member about a third pivot axis. The second link member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a fourth pivot axis. The first connecting portion at least partially overlaps with the second link member as viewed in a direction parallel to the first pivot axis in a state in which the movable member is disposed at one of the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract translation: 自行车拨链器具有基座构件，可动构件，第一连杆构件和第二连杆构件。 可移动构件可在缩回位置和伸出位置之间相对于基座构件移动。 第一连杆构件包括围绕第一枢转轴线枢转地联接到可移动构件的第一连接部分。 第一连杆构件围绕第二枢转轴线枢转地联接到基部构件。 第二连杆构件围绕第三枢转轴线枢转地联接到可移动构件。 第二连杆构件围绕第四枢转轴线枢转地联接到基部构件。 在可动构件设置在缩回位置和延伸位置中的一个位置的状态下，第一连接部分在与第一枢转轴线平行的方向上观察时至少部分地与第二连杆构件重叠。

公开(公告)号：US20150353166A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14296135

申请日：2014-06-04

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Atsuhiro EMURA

IPC: B62M9/132 ,  B62M9/135

CPC classification number: B62M9/132 ,  B62M9/135

Abstract: A bicycle front derailleur is basically provided with a base member, a movable member, an electric driving unit and a biasing member. The base member includes a bicycle mounting portion. The movable member is movably supported with respect to the base member between a first position and a second position that is farther than the first position from the base member. The electric driving unit is operatively coupled to the movable member to move the movable member between the first position and the second position. The biasing member is operatively disposed between the base member and the movable member to bias the movable member towards the second position.

Abstract translation: 自行车前拨链器基本上设置有基部构件，可动构件，电动驱动单元和偏置构件。 基座构件包括自行车安装部。 所述可动构件相对于所述基座构件在比所述基座构件的所述第一位置更远的第一位置和第二位置之间可移动地支撑。 电动驱动单元可操作地联接到可动构件，以使可移动构件在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 偏压构件可操作地设置在基部构件和可动构件之间，以将活动构件偏压到第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140323254A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14246815

申请日：2014-04-07

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Kazuya KUWAYAMA ,  Etsuyoshi WATARAI ,  Atsuhiro EMURA

IPC: B62M9/12

CPC classification number: B62M9/12 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/132

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur includes a fixing member, a selected chain guide unit and a motor unit. The fixing member is configured to be fixed to a bicycle frame. The selected chain guide unit has a chain guide for guiding a bicycle chain and a support mechanism moveably supporting the chain guide relative to the fixing member. The selected chain guide unit is one of a plurality of different configurations of chain guide units. The motor unit is configured to be selectively attached to the selected chain guide unit to move the chain guide. The motor unit is configured to be mounted to each of the plurality of configurations of chain guide units.

Abstract translation: 自行车拨链器包括固定构件，选定的链条引导单元和马达单元。 固定构件被构造成固定到自行车车架上。 所选择的链条引导单元具有用于引导自行车链条的链条引导件和可相对于固定构件可移动地支撑链条引导件的支撑机构。 所选择的链条引导单元是多个不同构造的链条引导单元之一。 马达单元构造成选择性地附接到所选择的链条引导单元以移动链条引导件。 马达单元构造成安装到链条引导单元的多个构造中的每一个上。