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 bicycle including a frame having a rear bracket portion, a derailleur system having a chain, a sprocket set, and a rear gearshift mechanism, and a bracket element connecting an inner side of the rear bracket portion to the rear gearshift mechanism, comprising:
- a first portion of the bracket element, the first portion including a cutout in which a portion of a bicycle rear wheel axle is fixed;
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- a second portion of the bracket element, the second portion including a mounting opening in which the rear gearshift mechanism is secured,
- wherein the bracket element is secured or can be secured in a frictionally locking manner on the rear bracket portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.