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US 2022/0033033 A1Published application
Two-Piece Upper Chain Guide
AssigneeEko Sport, Inc.
InventorsDarek C. Barefoot, Scott Winans, Timothy A. Fry, Sean Gregory Mailen
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Abstract
An assembly for minimizing the disengagement of a chain from a chain ring is disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket and a chain guide assembly. The chain guide assembly includes an inboard leg, an outboard leg, and a lock. The lock may be configured to allow a rider to remove the outboard leg of the chain guide assembly without tools.
Claims20
An assembly for minimizing the disengagement of a chain from a chain ring, comprising:
- a bracket configured to be attached to a bicycle frame adjacent the chain ring, the bracket defining a first slot;
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- a chain guide assembly releasably mounted to the bracket, comprising:
- an inboard leg;
- an outboard leg;
- a first mating portion on the inboard leg;
- a second mating portion on the outboard leg;
- wherein the first mating portion and the second mating portion interfit with one another to connect the inboard leg to the outboard leg;
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- a lock having a first position, capable of positioning the inboard leg and the outboard leg relative to one another, and a second position releasing the inboard leg and the outboard leg from one another.
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