Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a simple and convenient way to ascend and descend a rope without using a belayer. Embodiments of the invention can smoothly transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamping position, conveniently providing an effective rope management tool. Other embodiments of the invention are described in the appended claims.
Abstract:
A bicycle brake assembly including a brake shoe member having a molded metallic backbone member formed as a framework of elongate generally rectangular form with a structurally reinforced portion having an aperture therethrough for receiving a stud member therein. The reinforced portion is provided with a concave surface surrounding the aperture, with friction pad brake shoe material molded about the backbone to form a brake shoe member. A washer having a matingly configured convex surface coacts with the concave surface during assembly to the arm to provide for adjustment.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a simple and convenient way to ascend and descend a rope without using a belayer. Embodiments of the invention can smoothly transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamping position, conveniently providing an effective rope control device.
Abstract:
A bicycle brake shoe assembly including multiple brake pads of different braking compounds replaceably inserted sequentially into a truncated pad holder. The pads have an overlap at one end and an under-lap at the other end such that upon assembly within the holder an overlap portion is mated over an under-lap portion. The pads are captured and retained in place in the truncated holder by a removable end cap. The overlap/under-lap pad mating cooperates with the pad holder and end cap to prevent pad pull out because of wheel rim movement forces on the pads. The brake shoe assembly has a transverse curvature substantially in conformance with the radius of curvature of the bicycle wheel rim, thereby improving pad contact with the wheel rim.
Abstract:
A stable lightweight cargo trailer for a bicycle with a demountable bicycle type wheel having a collapsible frame assembly, the trailer including an upper elongate frame member defining an upper limit of a cargo compartment and a lower frame member having a portion defining a lower limit of the cargo compartment, the upper frame member and the lower frame portion being pivotally connected by intermediate end and side members such that the upper frame member is foldable from an extended position to a collapsed position allowing the upper frame member to collapse to overly said lower frame member into a compact configuration.
Abstract:
A lightweight two-wheeled trailer with demountable bicycle type wheels, a removable flexible cloth-like seat, removable upper and lower flexible (and at least partially light-transmitting) weather covering, a removable tow arm and a collapsible frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a structural tubular frame supporting removable wheels with the axles canted so that the wheels are downwardly divergent relative to the ground. The frame assembly includes generally U-shaped support with first and second upright articulated rear tube assemblies coupled intermediate the support and the frame, the tubular members of the frame assembly being configured and dimensioned to define a seating area for one or more infants or toddlers. A depending generally U-shaped tubular ground brace is affixed to the front bar of the support frame, to serve both as ground support (when needed), as well as to define a foot well area for the occupants. The tow bar member interconnects, at one end, with the front bar and a side rail of the support frame, with the other end having a clamp device for attachment to a rigid portion of the bicycle. A flexible cloth-like seat is provided along with a trough-shaped foot well and side curtain assembly and a canopy for providing a weather proof enclosure for the occupant.