公开(公告)号：US08678205B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13130689

申请日：2009-11-19

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Laurent Mercat ,  Denis Mercat

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Laurent Mercat ,  Denis Mercat

IPC: E05B73/00

CPC classification number: B62H3/02 ,  B62H5/06 ,  B62H2003/005 ,  B62M6/40 ,  Y10T70/5872

Abstract: Cycle storage and locking system for locking plural cycles in at least one storage station. The system includes plural locking and storage points each structured and arranged to lock one of the cycles at the at least one storage station. Each of the plural locking and storage points comprises two arms and a space arranged therebetween sized and configured to receive therein a front wheel of one of the cycles. A locking arrangement is structured and arranged to lock one of the cycles to one of the plural locking and storage points. The locking arrangement includes two laterally movable lateral locking projections arranged on the one of the cycles and two locking recesses arranged on the one of the plural locking and storage points.

Abstract translation: 循环存储和锁定系统，用于在至少一个存储站中锁定多个周期。 该系统包括多个锁定和存储点，每个锁定和存储点被构造和布置成在至少一个存储站处锁定循环中的一个。 多个锁定和存储点中的每一个包括两个臂和布置在其间的空间，其尺寸设置成在其中容纳其中一个循环的前轮。 锁定装置被构造和布置成将循环中的一个锁定到多个锁定和存储点中的一个。 锁定装置包括设置在该循环中的一个上的两个可横向移动的侧向锁定突起和布置在多个锁定和存储点中的一个上的两个锁定凹槽。

公开(公告)号：US08162407B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12300585

申请日：2007-05-04

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Olivier Mouzin

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Olivier Mouzin

IPC: B60B1/02

CPC classification number: B60B1/14 ,  B60B1/003 ,  B60B1/0253 ,  B60B1/0284 ,  B60B1/041 ,  B60B1/042 ,  B60B1/045 ,  B60B1/048 ,  B60B21/025 ,  B60B21/062 ,  B60B21/064 ,  B60B27/0005 ,  B60B27/023 ,  Y10T29/49515

Abstract: The invention relates to a spoked wheel that includes a peripheral rim, a central hub, and individual connecting spokes between the rim and the hub, the spokes being taut. The wheel includes an arrangement for adjusting the tension of at least some of the spokes, and the spokes are taut with an initial tension Ti corresponding to a normal tension value Tn which is reduced by a value corresponding to a compression force R that can be supported by each spoke. For a rear wheel, the spokes supporting the compression forces are those arranged on the side opposite freewheel.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种辐条轮，其包括外围边缘，中心轮毂和轮缘与轮毂之间的单独连接轮辐，所述轮辐被拉紧。 车轮包括用于调节至少一些辐条的张力的装置，并且辐条紧紧地具有对应于正常张力值Tn的初始张力T i，该正常张力值Tn减小与可被支撑的压缩力R相对应的值 每个讲话。 对于后轮，支撑压缩力的轮辐是布置在自由轮相对侧的那些。

公开(公告)号：US20110226708A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13130689

申请日：2009-11-19

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Laurent Mercat ,  Denis Mercat

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Laurent Mercat ,  Denis Mercat

IPC: B62H5/06 ,  B62H3/04 ,  E05B47/00

CPC classification number: B62H3/02 ,  B62H5/06 ,  B62H2003/005 ,  B62M6/40 ,  Y10T70/5872

Abstract: The invention relates to a cycle storage and locking system, which includes a plurality of cycles (1) and at least one storage station including a plurality of storage and locking points, while the system includes means for locking each one of the cycles to one of the storage and locking points, each one of the storage points being made up of two arms, forming between them a space in which the front wheel of the cycle is intended to be inserted when positioning the cycle, while the means for locking each one at the cycles are made up of two laterally mobile side projections (6a, 6b) engaging with two locking recesses (7a, 7b), characterised in that the cycle includes the two mobile locking projections and the storage point includes the two concave locking recesses (7a, 7b).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种循环存储和锁定系统，其包括多个循环（1）和至少一个包括多个存储和锁定点的存储站，同时系统包括用于将每个循环中的每一个锁定到 存储和锁定点，每个存储点由两个臂构成，在它们之间形成一个空间，在定位周期期间，周期中的前轮将被插入其中，而用于将每个锁定的装置 循环由与两个锁定凹部（7a，7b）接合的两个横向移动的侧面突起（6a，6b）组成，其特征在于，该循环包括两个移动锁定突起，并且存储点包括两个凹形锁定凹部（7a ，7b）。

公开(公告)号：US20100167854A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12642052

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Jean-Pierre MERCAT ,  Brieuc CRETOUX

Inventor： Jean-Pierre MERCAT ,  Brieuc CRETOUX

IPC: F16H59/00

CPC classification number: B62M11/04

Abstract: A transmission device for a cycle, such as a bicycle, which includes a bottom bracket fixed relative to the remainder of the cycle frame. The device includes a cylindrical main body centered about a first axis and a secondary body centered about a second axis, the second axis being parallel to, but not merged with, the first axis; a crankset rotationally mounted along the first axis relative to the main body and including a pair of cranks, a first circular toothed element and a second circular toothed element, both being centered on the first axis; a chainwheel rotationally mounted along the second axis relative to the secondary body and including a third circular toothed element and a fourth circular toothed element, both being centered on the second axis; the first and third toothed elements and the second and fourth toothed elements constituting a first gear train and a second gear train, respectively; a disengageable blocking device provided to block, selectively, the rotation of the first toothed element relative to the crankset or the rotation of the third toothed element relative to the chainwheel, on the one hand, and the rotation of the second toothed element relative to the crankset or the rotation of the fourth toothed element relative to the chainwheel, on the other hand.

Abstract translation: 一种用于循环的传动装置，例如自行车，其包括相对于循环架的其余部分固定的底架。 该装置包括以第一轴为中心的圆柱形主体和以第二轴为中心的次体，第二轴与第一轴平行但不与第一轴相合; 一个相对于主体沿着第一轴线旋转地安装的曲柄，并且包括一对曲柄，第一圆形齿形元件和第二圆形有齿元件，它们均以第一轴线为中心; 链轮绕第二轴线相对于次体旋转地安装并且包括第三圆形齿形元件和第四圆形齿形元件，两者均以第二轴线为中心; 第一和第三齿形元件和第二和第四齿形元件分别构成第一齿轮系和第二齿轮系; 一个可脱离的阻挡装置，一方面被选择性地阻止第一齿形元件相对于曲柄组件的旋转或第三齿形元件相对于链轮的旋转，另一方面，第二齿形元件相对于 另一方面，第四齿形元件相对于链轮的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US07658450B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11518434

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Fabrice Augris

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Fabrice Augris

IPC: B60B1/04

CPC classification number: B60B21/062 ,  B60B1/0207 ,  B60B1/0215 ,  B60B1/0261 ,  B60B1/0276 ,  B60B1/041 ,  B60B1/042 ,  B60B1/044 ,  B60B5/02 ,  B60B21/023 ,  B60B21/025 ,  Y10T29/49506

Abstract: A wheel including a peripheral rim, a central hub, and spokes connecting extending and tensioned between the rim and the hub, as well as a method for manufacturing such a wheel. The method includes distributing the spokes in two groups, a first group of spokes lacking a tensioning device, and a second group of spokes having a tensioning device; assembling the spokes to the rim and to the hub, and then adjusting the tension of the spokes with tensioning devices of the second group of spokes.

Abstract translation: 包括外围边缘，中心毂和在边缘和轮毂之间延伸和张紧的轮辐的轮以及用于制造这种车轮的方法。 该方法包括将轮辐分成两组，第一组不具有张紧装置的辐条，以及具有张紧装置的第二组辐条; 将轮辐组装到轮辋和轮毂上，然后用第二组轮辐的张紧装置调节轮辐的张力。

公开(公告)号：US20090121446A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US12266679

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Jean-Pierre MERCAT

Inventor： Jean-Pierre MERCAT

IPC: B62D17/00

CPC classification number: B62K21/02 ,  B62K25/02

Abstract: The invention encompasses a device for adjusting the trail of a cycle front wheel assembly including a hub for a wheel, the hub being adapted to receive an arrangement for tightening the wheel on a fork of the cycle and an interposed mechanism for adjusting the position of the fork center distance with respect to the transverse axis of the hub. The adjustment mechanism axially extends the hub and is configured and arranged to engage with a portion of the cycle fork so as to provide fork support as well as a predetermined setting of the position of the hub transverse axis with respect to the fork center distance. The invention also encompasses a wheel having such adjustment device, as well as a method of adjusting the trail.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种用于调节循环前轮组件的轨道的装置，该装置包括用于车轮的轮毂，所述轮毂适于容纳用于将车轮紧固在所述循环的叉上的装置，以及用于调整所述轮毂的位置的插入机构 叉中心距离相对于轮毂的横轴。 调节机构轴向地延伸毂，并且构造和布置成与循环叉的一部分接合，以便提供叉支撑以及轮毂横向轴线相对于叉中心距离的位置的预定设定。 本发明还包括具有这种调节装置的车轮以及一种调节轨迹的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07434892B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11286360

申请日：2005-11-25

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Jean-Marc Hillairet

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Jean-Marc Hillairet

IPC: B62K25/04

CPC classification number: B62K25/005 ,  B60B27/026 ,  B62K25/02 ,  B62K2206/00

Abstract: A device for mounting a wheel of a bicycle on a frame, including: an inner hub rotatably mounted in a portion of the frame, an outer hub forming a central zone of the wheel, a quick-tightening mechanism that includes a male portion projecting from a first of the inner and outer hubs, a female portion provided in a second of the hubs, axial abutments for retaining the outer hub supported against the inner hub, and a mechanism for positioning the axial abutments, the positioning mechanism not being active upon completion of the tightening of the wheel. The quick-tightening mechanism is equipped with a lever that is pivoted by the operator to provide the necessary force for the axial tightening of the outer hub of the wheel against the inner hub. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the axial abutments include a plurality of balls, and the mechanism for positioning the axial abutments include ramps on which the balls roll.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将自行车轮安装在框架上的装置，包括：可旋转地安装在所述框架的一部分中的内轮毂，形成所述车轮的中心区域的外轮毂，包括从所述车架的凸起部分突出的凸部的快速紧固机构 内毂毂和外轮毂中的第一个，设置在第二毂中的阴部分，用于保持支撑在内轮毂上的外轮毂的轴向支座，以及用于定位轴向基座的机构，定位机构在完成后不活动 的紧固车轮。 快速紧固机构配备有由操作者枢转的杠杆以提供必要的力以用于轴向地紧固车轮的外轮毂抵靠内轮毂。 在本发明的一个具体实施例中，轴向支座包括多个球，并且用于定位轴向支座的机构包括滚子滚动的斜面。

公开(公告)号：US20060197370A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11366422

申请日：2006-03-03

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Pascal Baron

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Pascal Baron

IPC: B60B1/02

CPC classification number: B60B1/042 ,  B60B1/041

Abstract: A hub for cycle wheel including a shaft, a hub body rotatably mounted around the shaft. The hub body has, at least at one of its ends, merlons that are provided for fastening the spokes. Each of the merlons has a radial housing that opens out at its top, as well as two slots, each of the slots extending through the wall thickness between the radial housing and a distinct frontal surface of the merlon. The invention also relates to a cycle wheel having such a hub.

公开(公告)号：US06224165B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US08893761

申请日：1997-07-11

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Alban Minville

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Mercat ,  Alban Minville

IPC: B60B102

CPC classification number: B60B21/064 ,  B60B1/041 ,  B60B1/048 ,  B60B21/025 ,  B60B21/062 ,  B60B2900/311

Abstract: The invention relates to a rim, spokes and a complete wheel, especially a cycle wheel, including such a rim and such spokes. The rim has a plurality of through holes demarcated by a chimney obtained by backflow. A threaded insert is housed in these openings. The end of the spoke includes a joining piece affixedly connected to the end of the spoke, a tension adjusting screw mounted to rotate freely on this side of the joining piece, and extended by a coupling sleeve with a tightening tool. The joining piece is provided to slide within the insert, and the screw is tightened within the joining piece.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种轮辋，轮辐和完整的车轮，特别是包括这种轮辋和这种辐条的循环轮。 轮辋具有由通过回流获得的烟囱划分的多个通孔。 螺纹插入件容纳在这些开口中。 辐条的端部包括一个固定地连接到轮辐端部的连接件，一个安装在接合件的这一侧上自由旋转的拉力调节螺钉，并且通过一个带紧固工具的连接套筒延伸。 连接片被设置成在插入件内滑动，并且螺钉在连接件内紧固。

公开(公告)号：US5358451A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-25

申请号：US22953

申请日：1993-02-25

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Lacombe ,  Jean-Pierre Mercat

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Lacombe ,  Jean-Pierre Mercat

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/124 ,  B62M25/08 ,  F16H61/00

CPC classification number: B62M9/124 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M2009/12413

Abstract: Gear shifting device for a cycle having a chain and pinion transmission is provided, which includes a mobile gear shift assembly adapted to laterally displace the chain for enabling passage from one gear to another gear; transformation elements for transforming rotation of at least one pivoting gear into a lateral displacement of the mobile gear shift assembly; and a control mechanism for controlling lateral displacement of the mobile gear shift assembly. Further, the gear shifting device can include an indexing mechanism to further ensure exact positioning of the gears.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有链和小齿轮传动装置的循环的换档装置，其包括适于横向移位链条以使得能够从一个齿轮传递到另一个齿轮的移动换档组件; 用于将至少一个枢转齿轮的旋转转换成移动换档组件的横向位移的转换元件; 以及用于控制移动换档组件的横向位移的控制机构。 此外，变速装置可以包括分度机构，以进一步确保齿轮的精确定位。