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US 12,037,080 B2Granted
Bicycle bracket element
AssigneeSRAM Deutschland GmbH
InventorHenrik Braedt
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Abstract
A bicycle bracket element connects a bicycle frame to a rear gearshift mechanism of a derailleur system. The bracket element includes a first portion which has a cutout for receiving a portion of a bicycle rear wheel axle and a second portion which has a mounting opening to which the rear gearshift mechanism can be secured. The bracket element is formed with a region made from plastic and a region made from metal. The region made from plastic is fixedly connected to the region made from metal.
Claims9
A bracket element for connecting a bicycle frame to a rear gearshift mechanism of a derailleur system, comprising:
- a first portion, the first portion including an opening for receiving at least a portion of a bicycle rear wheel axle;
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- a second portion, the second portion including a mounting opening to which at least a portion of the rear gearshift mechanism is secured,
- wherein the bracket element is formed with a plastic region and a metal region, the plastic region configured to be injection moulded around the metal region and fitting within a through hole or recess of the metal region, and
- wherein the plastic region forms a diverting surface region on which a chain can slip transversely with respect to its longitudinal direction.
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