Split axle cycle wheel
OwnerArne Todd Huttoinventor
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Abstract
A split axle wheel system for a cycle, such as a motorcycle, is provided. The split axle wheel system may include a wheel having a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side may each include a rim. A spoke array and a drive ring gear may be attached to the rim. A chain may be wrapped around the driving ring gear, which is connected to a motor to rotate the wheel. The spoke array may include an opening with a bearing inside of the opening. A split axle bracket may run through the bearing and through the drive ring gear and may attach to the swing arm assembly of the motorcycle.
Claims10
A split axle cycle wheel assembly comprising:
- a wheel comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side each comprise a rim;
- a spoke array mounted to the rim, wherein the spoke array comprises a center portion forming an opening;
- and a bearing within the opening of the spoke array;
- a drive ring gear mounted to at least one of the first side and second side of the wheel;
- a pair of split axle brackets each comprising a first end and a second end, wherein each split axle bracket runs through the bearing of the first side and the second side of the wheel;
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- a swing arm assembly configured to attach the wheel to a cycle, wherein the swing arm assembly comprises a first arm and a second arm each attached to the second ends of the pair of split axle brackets.
A split axle cycle wheel assembly comprising:
- a wheel comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side each comprise:
- a rim comprising an outer portion and an inner portion;
- a brake rotor;
- a brake caliper;
- a spoke array mounted to the rim and the brake rotor, wherein the spoke array comprises a center portion forming an opening;
- and a bearing within the opening of the spoke array;
- a drive ring gear mounted to at least one of the spoke arrays on the first side and the second side of the wheel;
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- a first split axle bracket and a second split axle bracket each comprising a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first ends is attached to the brake caliper on the first side and the second side of the wheel and each of the second ends runs through the bearing on the first side and the second side of the wheel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.