US 2011/0109150 A1 · SIZED SPOKE WEIGHT

Abstract

A sized spoke weight has a partially cylindrical body with a longitudinal slot, and a first end and an opposite second end. The first end locates towards the hub of a wheel when installed and the second end locates towards the nipple of a spoke, that is, towards the rim of a wheel. The slot extends from the first end to the second end and allows the sized spoke weight to fit over an existing spoke and nipple. Proximate the second end, the slot has a greater diameter to accommodate an existing nipple during installation. The length and diameters of the sized spoke may be adjusted to provide various weights for users. The sized spoke weight is generally made of brass and has various sizes with corresponding weights for wheel balancing. The present invention minimizes environmental contamination.

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A device for balancing a wheel with spokes, each of said spokes connecting to a nipple, said device comprising:

a body, generally cylindrical, having a length and a longitudinal axis, a first end and an opposite second end joined by an outer surface therebetween;
said body having an opening proximate said adapting to admit a nipple and said opening locating proximate said second end;
said body having a slot extending for the length of said body from said first end to said second end, said slot having a depth from said outer surface to said opening proximately to the longitudinal axis and a width adapting to admit a spoke;
and,
said body having an internally threaded aperture from said outer surface to said opening and a setscrew engaging said aperture;
is wherein said length of said body allows for precise determination of the weight of said device.

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Abstract

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