Bicycle brake assembly with interchangeable brake pads
OwnerRichard C. Everettinventor
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Abstract
A bicycle brake pad assembly having a plurality of pad portions, the assembly configured to provide replacement and interchangeability of each of the pads Each pad is of a separate multi-rubber or elastomer compound or composition, with each composition pre-selected to effect a separate braking result for each of the pad portions A pad may be selected to provide stopping power while a different pad combination selected to improve wet and dry braking, to stop squealing and grabbing, or a combination of compounds may be utilized for different braking characteristics such as for racing conditions, or the like. The pad portions are configured, arranged and dimensioned so that each (and all) pad portions have a braking surface in contact with the rim generally simultaneously.
Claims20
A brake pad assembly for a bicycle having a brake system urging the pad assembly against the rim of the bicycle wheel, the combination comprising.
- an elongate support member having brake shoe means unitary therewith;
- and
- brake pad means contained within said brake shoe means, said brake pad means having pre-selected braking characteristics for imparting a variety of desired braking characteristics to said brake pad assembly.
A brake pad assembly for a bicycle having a brake system urging a brake shoe against the rim of the bicycle wheel, the combination comprising:
- an elongate support member and
- brake shoe means affixed in alignment to said support member and having a plurality of brake pad portions each having a rim engaging surface generally coplanar with the other and each being formed of a different multi-rubber or elastomeric compound, each compound being pre-selected for imparting a different braking characteristic to said brake system.
A brake pad assembly for a bicycle having a brake system urging a brake shoe against the rim of the bicycle wheel, the assembly comprising
- brake shoe means having a plurality of brake pad portions, said brake shoe means and said pad portions having configuration providing for replacement and interchangeability of said pad portions within said brake shoe means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.