公开(公告)号：US20250100638A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18473471

申请日：2023-09-25

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  SAGE HAHN ,  BRIAN JORDAN

IPC: B62J1/08 ,  B62J45/00

Abstract: Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post includes a piston in the upper tube that divides the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The piston defines a fluid passageway between the first chamber and the second chamber. The height adjustable seat post includes a plug and a seal carried by the plug. The plug is moveable in a linear direction between a closed position in which the seal is engaged with the piston to block fluid flow through the fluid passageway and an open position in which the seal is spaced from the piston to enable fluid flow through the fluid passageway.

公开(公告)号：US20240343343A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18749937

申请日：2024-06-21

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  BRIAN JORDAN

IPC: B62M9/122 ,  B62J43/30 ,  B62M9/121 ,  B62M9/1242 ,  B62M9/131 ,  B62M9/132 ,  B62M25/08 ,  F16H1/16

CPC classification number: B62M9/122 ,  B62J43/30 ,  B62M9/121 ,  B62M9/131 ,  B62M9/132 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/1242 ,  F16H1/16

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides an electromechanical rear derailleur for a bicycle including a base member that is configured to be coupled to a frame member of a bicycle. The derailleur includes a movable member and a link mechanism that movably couples the movable member to the base member. A motor is positioned at the movable member to move the movable member.

公开(公告)号：US20230382491A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18446126

申请日：2023-08-08

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  MATTHEW C. MORRIS

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/06

CPC classification number: B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/06 ,  Y10T74/2003

Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.

公开(公告)号：US20250010938A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18889715

申请日：2024-09-19

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： MARK SANTURBANE ,  GEOFF NICHOLS ,  CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  JEFFREY JOHN BALTES

IPC: B62K25/02 ,  B62J45/00

Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20230339567A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18343699

申请日：2023-06-28

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： MARK SANTURBANE ,  GEOFF NICHOLS ,  CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  JEFFREY JOHN BALTES

IPC: B62K25/02 ,  B62J45/00

CPC classification number: B62K25/02 ,  B62J45/00 ,  B62K2201/08

Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20220355900A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17314949

申请日：2021-05-07

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  SAGE HAHN

IPC: B62M9/1242 ,  B62M9/1248

Abstract: A bicycle derailleur includes a base member mountable to a bicycle frame and a cage assembly moveably coupled to the base member. One or both of a motor and/or electrical generator system may be coupled to and moveable with the cage assembly. The motor is operable to move the cage assembly. The electrical generator system includes a generator and a generator drive system.

公开(公告)号：US20210179226A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US16717141

申请日：2019-12-17

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： MARK SANTURBANE ,  GEOFF NICHOLS ,  CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  JEFFREY JOHN BALTES

IPC: B62K25/02 ,  B62J45/00

Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20180045283A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15794590

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  BRIAN JORDAN ,  MARK SANTURBANE

IPC: F16H9/06 ,  B62M9/132

CPC classification number: F16H9/06 ,  B62M9/132

Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU. A manually operated device is disposed on the electromechanical front gear changer.

公开(公告)号：US20250100648A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18475614

申请日：2023-09-27

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  BRIAN JORDAN ,  ANTHONY MEDAGLIA

IPC: B62M11/02 ,  F16H1/28

Abstract: A bicycle wheel hub includes a driver rotatable about an axis at a first rotational speed, wherein the driver includes a mating feature configured to engage a cassette. A shell is rotatable about the axis at a second rotational speed. A non-adjustable gear train is coupled between the driver and the shell, wherein the gear train defines a single fixed gear ratio greater than 1:1 between the driver and the shell. A bicycle drive train includes a drive unit having a user input component rotatable about a first axis at a first rotational speed, a chain ring rotatable about a second axis at a second rotational speed, and a gear train coupled between the user input component and the chain ring. The gear train defines a gear ratio less than 1:1 between the user input component and the chain ring. A method of propelling a bicycle is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20250100639A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18473473

申请日：2023-09-25

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN ,  SAGE HAHN ,  BRIAN JORDAN

IPC: B62J1/08

Abstract: Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post includes a piston assembly in the upper tube that divides the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The piston assembly includes a valve to control fluid flow between the first and second chambers. The height adjustable seat post also includes an actuator to operate the valve. The height adjustable seat post further includes a connector assembly connected to the lower tube. The connector assembly is to be connected to a mating connector assembly on the bicycle. The connector assembly includes a magnetic connector including a housing having an end surface with an opening, first and second electrical contacts in the opening, and a magnet disposed in the housing and spaced from the end surface of the housing.