DE102022131007A1 - HOLDING DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

A bracket device for mounting a derailleur to a frame of a human-powered vehicle comprises a bracket body and a restricting member or aperture. The holder body includes a frame attachment portion configured to be attached to the frame of the human-powered vehicle and a derailleur attachment portion to which the derailleur is to be attached. The restricting member is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening to restrict rotation of the holder body relative to the human-powered vehicle frame in a holder mounting state in which the holder device is mounted on the human-powered vehicle frame.

Description

BACKGROUND

TECHNICAL AREA

This application claims priority to the following foreign applications: US application U.S. 17/537,371 , filed November 29, 2021, U.S. application U.S. 17/537,379 , filed November 29, 2021 and US application U.S. 17/537,384 , filed November 29, 2021. The entire disclosure of the following foreign applications: US application U.S. 17/537,371 , US filing U.S. 17/537,379 and US filing U.S. 17/537,384 is hereby incorporated by reference.

The present invention relates to a holder device.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A human-powered vehicle includes a frame, a hanger and a derailleur. The front derailleur is mounted to the frame via the bracket. It is advantageous to restrict rotation of a body of the derailleur relative to the frame with a simplified structure.

SUMMARY

In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a bracket device for mounting a derailleur to a frame of a human-powered vehicle includes a bracket body and either a restricting member or a restricting hole. The holder body includes a frame attachment portion configured to be attached to the frame of the human-powered vehicle, and a derailleur attachment portion to which the derailleur is attached or to be attached. The restricting member is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening to restrict rotation of the holder body relative to the human-powered vehicle frame in a holder mounting state in which the holder device is mounted on the human-powered vehicle frame.

With the holder device according to the first aspect, it is possible to restrict the rotation of the holder body relative to the frame by the restricting member and the restricting hole. This reduces or prevents rotation of the bracket assembly relative to the frame when adjusting a position of the derailleur relative to the frame, thereby facilitating adjustment of the position of the derailleur relative to the frame. As a result, the accuracy of positioning the derailleur can be improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the first aspect, the restricting opening is configured to be provided on the frame of the human-powered vehicle. The restricting member protrudes from the holder body in the holder-assembled state and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening in the holder-assembled state.

With the holder device according to the second aspect, it is possible to restrict the rotation of the holder body relative to the frame with a simplified structure.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the second aspect, the restricting member is configured to be a separate member from the holder body. The holder body includes an auxiliary opening. The restricting member is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting hole and the auxiliary hole in the holder mounting state.

With the holder device according to the third aspect, it is possible to make at least one of the restricting member and the restricting hole flexible.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the third aspect, the restricting member is configured to include a male thread. At least one of the restricting hole and the auxiliary hole includes a threaded hole configured to be threadably engaged with the male thread of the restricting member.

With the holder device according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to fix the restricting member to at least one of the restricting hole and the auxiliary hole with a simplified structure.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the third or fourth aspect, the restricting member is configured to include a restricting rod and a large-diameter body. An outer diameter of the large-diameter body is larger than an outer diameter of the restricting rod.

With the holder device according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to easily position the restricting member relative to at least one of the holder body and the frame and/or to couple the holder body to the frame with a simplified structure.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the holder device of the fifth aspect is configured such that the outer diameter of the large-diameter body is larger than an inner diameter of the restricting hole.

With the holder device according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to restrict the restricting member from being fully inserted into the restricting hole. Thus, it is possible to more easily position the restricting member relative to at least one of the holder body and the frame.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the holder body is configured to include a recess. The large diameter body is at least partially provided in the recess in the holder mounting state.

With the holder device according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to reduce interference between the restricting member and another element.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, the large-diameter body is configured to be provided at an end of the restricting rod.

With the holder device according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to reliably couple the holder body to the frame having the restricting member.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the second aspect, the restricting member is configured to be provided integrally with the holder body as a one-piece unitary member.

With the holder device according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to simplify the structure of the holder device.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the first aspect, the restricting hole is configured to be provided on the holder body. The restricting member protrudes from the frame of the human-powered vehicle in the bracket-assembled state and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening in the bracket-assembled state.

With the holder device according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to restrict the rotation of the holder body relative to the frame with a simplified structure.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the restricting member or the restricting hole is configured to be closer to the frame attachment portion than the derailleur attachment portion.

With the holder device according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to reduce the size of the holder device and/or to reduce an enlargement or increase in installation space of the holder device.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the restricting member or the restricting hole is configured to have a receiving center axis and to extend along the receiving center axis. The frame attachment portion has a frame attachment hole configured to be coaxial with a hub axle of a hub assembly in the holder mounting state in which the holder device is mounted on the frame of the human-powered vehicle. The derailleur mounting portion has a derailleur mounting hole configured to be coaxial with a derailleur attachment in a derailleur mounting state in which the derailleur is mounted on the bracket device. The frame attachment opening has a frame attachment center axis. The derailleur mounting aperture has a derailleur mounting centerline. The receiving central axis of the one of the restricting member and the restricting opening, the frame attachment central axis and the derailleur attachment central axis are offset from each other.

With the holder device according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to make flexible at least one of the frame attachment portion, the derailleur attachment portion, the restricting member, and the restricting hole.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the twelfth aspect, the receiving center axis is of the restricting member or the restricting opening, the frame attachment center axis and the derailleur attachment center axis arranged to extend along each other, respectively to run along each other.

With the holder device according to the thirteenth aspect, since the directions of the receiving center axis, the frame attachment center axis and the derailleur attachment center axis are similar to each other, it is possible to improve the assemblability of the holder device.

In accordance with a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, one of the restricting member and the restricting hole is configured to have a diameter. The frame attachment opening has a first inner diameter. The derailleur mounting hole has a second inner diameter. The diameter of the one of the restricting member and the restricting opening is smaller than at least one of the first inner diameter and the second inner diameter.

With the holder device according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to reduce a space where the restricting member and the restricting hole are provided. Thus, it is possible to reduce a size of the holder device.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a bracket device for mounting a derailleur to a frame of a human-powered vehicle includes a bracket body. The holder body includes a frame attachment portion configured to be attached to the frame of the human-powered vehicle, a derailleur attachment portion to which the derailleur is attached and a stabilizer attachment portion configured to attach a chain stabilizer assemble.

With the holder device according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to stabilize a chain with a simplified structure. Furthermore, it is possible to mount the derailleur and the chain stabilizer on the frame, reducing or minimizing structural changes to the derailleur and/or the frame.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the fifteenth aspect, the stabilizer mounting portion is arranged to be spaced apart from the frame mounting portion and the derailleur mounting portion.

With the holder device according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to make at least one of the frame attachment portion and the stabilizer attachment portion flexible.

In accordance with a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the holder device of the fifteenth or the sixteenth aspect further includes the chain stabilizer configured to be provided at the stabilizer mounting portion. The chain stabilizer is configured to be provided radially outward of at least one sprocket of a plurality of sprockets to stabilize a chain relative to the plurality of sprockets.

With the holder device according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to reliably stabilize the sprocket-engaged/entering chain with a simplified structure.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the seventeenth aspect, the chain stabilizer is configured to include a cleaning portion. The cleaning section is configured to be at least partially provided between adjacent two sprockets of the plurality of sprockets to remove foreign matter intruding between the adjacent two sprockets in an assembled state in which the holder device is mounted on the frame of the human-powered vehicle.

With the holder device according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to reduce interference between the chain and the foreign matter. This makes it possible to smoothen or improve the movement of the chain and/or reduce the falling off of the chain from the plurality of sprockets.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the eighteenth aspect, the cleaning portion is configured to include a first cleaner and a second cleaner. The first cleaner is configured to be provided between first adjacent two sprockets of the plurality of sprockets to remove foreign matter entering between the first adjacent two sprockets. The second cleaner is configured to be provided between second adjacent two sprockets of the plurality of sprockets to remove a foreign matter entering between the second adjacent two sprockets.

With the holder device according to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to reliably reduce interference between the chain and the foreign matter. As a result, the running of the chain can be reliably smoothed out and/or the falling off of the chain from the plurality of sprockets can be reduced.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the nineteenth aspect, the first cleaner and the second cleaner are configured to be arranged in an axial direction with respect to a rotational center axis of the plurality of sprockets in the assembled state.

With the holder device according to the twentieth aspect, it is possible to make the arrangement of the first cleaner and the second cleaner suitable for the plurality of sprockets.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the bracket device according to any one of the fifteenth to twentieth aspects, the chain stabilizer is configured to include a chain restricting portion configured to be provided on the stabilizer mounting portion so as to be contactable with the chain to be or to be brought/to be able to be brought.

In the holder device according to the twenty-first aspect, the chain restricting portion can prevent the chain from falling off the plurality of sprockets.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the twenty-first aspect, the chain restricting portion is configured to be provided radially outside of the chain engaged with a sprocket of the plurality of sprockets in an assembled state in which the Holder device is mounted on the frame of the human-powered vehicle / is.

With the holder device according to the twenty-second aspect, the chain can be reliably prevented from falling off from the plurality of sprockets.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the twenty-first or twenty-second aspect, the chain restricting portion is configured to be deformable at least partially when the chain restricting portion contacts the chain.

With the holder device according to the twenty-third aspect, it is possible to restrain the chain from falling off the plurality of sprockets while keeping the movement of the chain smooth.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the bracket device according to any one of the first to twenty-third aspects further includes a bracket attachment configured to attach the frame attachment portion to the frame of the human-powered vehicle.

With the bracket device according to the twenty-fourth aspect, it is possible to reliably attach the frame attachment portion to the frame with the bracket attachment.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in the bracket device of the twenty-fourth aspect, the frame attachment portion is configured to include an attachment threaded hole configured to be threadedly engaged with the bracket attachment.

With the bracket device according to the twenty-fifth aspect, it is possible to attach the bracket attachment to the frame attachment portion with a simplified structure.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in the bracket device of the twenty-fifth aspect, the bracket attachment is configured to include a female threaded hole configured to be threadedly engaged with an attachment rod of a hub attachment apparatus. configured to attach a hub assembly to the frame of the human-powered vehicle.

With the holder device according to the twenty-sixth aspect, it is possible to support the attachment rod of the hub attachment apparatus with the holder attachment.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, in the bracket device of the twenty-fourth aspect, the frame attachment portion is configured to include an attachment threaded hole configured to be threaded with the bracket attachment to stand/get into the intervention or to be/be screwed with it.

With the bracket device according to the twenty-seventh aspect, it is possible to fix the bracket attachment to the frame fixing portion with a simplified structure.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device of the twenty-seventh aspect, the frame attachment portion is configured to include a female threaded hole configured to be threadedly engaged with an attachment rod of a hub attachment apparatus. configured to attach a hub assembly to the frame of the human-powered vehicle.

With the holder device according to the twenty-eighth aspect, it is possible to support the attachment rod of the hub attachment apparatus using the frame attachment portion.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in the bracket device of the twenty-fourth aspect, the bracket attachment is configured to include an attachment threaded hole configured to be threadedly engaged with the frame attachment portion. The bracket attachment is configured to be at least partially provided outside a through hole of the frame in a bracket mounting state in which the bracket device is mounted on the frame of the human-powered vehicle. The frame fixing portion extends through the through hole of the frame.

With the bracket device according to the twenty-ninth aspect, it is possible to easily fix the bracket attachment to the frame fixing portion.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to the twenty-ninth aspect, the frame attachment portion is configured to include a female threaded hole configured to be threadedly engaged with an attachment rod of a hub attachment apparatus. configured to attach a hub assembly to the frame of the human-powered vehicle.

With the holder device according to the thirtieth aspect, it is possible to support the attachment rod of the hub attachment apparatus using the frame attachment portion.

According to a thirty-first aspect of the present invention, in the holder device according to any one of the first to thirtieth aspects, the frame attachment portion is configured to be provided integrally with the derailleur attachment portion as a one-piece, unitary member.

With the holder device according to the thirty-first aspect, it is possible to simplify the structure of the holder body.

character list

• 1 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Halterbaugruppe in Übereinstimmung mit einer ersten Ausführungsform.
• 2 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in 1 dargestellten Halterbaugruppe.
• 3 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie III-III von 4.
• 4 ist eine Seitenansicht der in 1 dargestellten Halterbaugruppe.
• 5 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie V-V von 4.
• 6 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie VI-VI von 3.
• 7 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie VII-VII von 4.
• 8 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie VIII-VIII von 4.
• 9 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Halterbaugruppe in Übereinstimmung mit einer zweiten Ausführungsform.
• 10 ist eine Draufsicht auf die in 9 dargestellte Halterbaugruppe.
• 11 ist eine Seitenansicht der in 9 dargestellten Halterbaugruppe ohne den Kettenstabilisator.
• 12 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie XII-XII von 9.
• 13 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Halterbaugruppe in Übereinstimmung mit einer dritten Ausführungsform.
• 14 ist eine Draufsicht auf die in 13 dargestellte Halterbaugruppe.
• 15 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in 13 dargestellten Halterbaugruppe ohne den Kettenstabilisator.
• 16 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der Halterbaugruppe entlang der Linie XVI-XVI von 13.
• 17 bis 37 sind Querschnittsansichten der Halterbaugruppen in Übereinstimmung mit den Änderungen.

A more complete understanding of the invention and many attendant advantages will be readily attained as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings.

• 1 12 is a perspective view of a holder assembly in accordance with a first embodiment.
• 2 is a perspective view of FIG 1 holder assembly shown.
• 3 13 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly along line III-III of FIG 4 .
• 4 is a side view of the in 1 holder assembly shown.
• 5 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly taken along line VV of FIG 4 .
• 6 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly along line VI-VI of FIG 3 .
• 7 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly taken along line VII-VII of FIG 4 .
• 8th 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG 4 .
• 9 14 is a perspective view of a holder assembly in accordance with a second embodiment.
• 10 is a plan view of the in 9 holder assembly shown.
• 11 is a side view of the in 9 bracket assembly shown without the stabilizer bar.
• 12 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly taken along line XII-XII of FIG 9 .
• 13 14 is a perspective view of a holder assembly in accordance with a third embodiment.
• 14 is a plan view of the in 13 holder assembly shown.
• 15 is a perspective view of FIG 13 bracket assembly shown without the stabilizer bar.
• 16 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holder assembly taken along line XVI-XVI of FIG 13 .
• 17 until 37 12 are cross-sectional views of the holder assemblies in accordance with the changes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

The embodiment(s) will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate corresponding or identical elements in the different drawings.

First embodiment

As in 1 As shown, a bracket assembly 10 is configured to be coupled to a frame 2A of a human-powered vehicle 2 . The bracket assembly 10 is configured to mount a derailleur 4 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The derailleur 4 is configured to be attached to the bracket assembly 10 . In the present embodiment, the bracket assembly 10 is configured to be coupled at a portion 2B between a chain stay 2C and a seat stay 2D. The derailleur 4 includes a rear derailleur 4A. However, the bracket assembly 10 may be coupled to other portions of the frame 2A if needed and/or desired. Derailleur 4 may include front or other derailleurs if needed and/or desired.

In the present application, a human-powered vehicle is a vehicle for running with a driving force including at least human power of a user driving the human-powered vehicle (i.e., driver). The human-powered vehicle includes various types of bicycles, such as a mountain bike, a racing bike, a city bike, a cargo bike, a hand bike, and a recumbent bike. The muscle-powered vehicle also includes an electric bicycle (e-bike). The electric bicycle includes an electrically assisted bicycle configured to assist in driving a vehicle with an electric motor. However, the total number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle is not limited to two. For example, the human-powered vehicle includes a one-wheel vehicle or a three or more wheel vehicle. In particular, the human-powered vehicle does not include a vehicle that uses only an engine as a driving force. In general, the human-powered vehicle is assumed to be a light road vehicle, which includes a vehicle that does not require a driver's license to travel on public roads.

In the present application, the following directional terms refer to "front", "rear", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "transverse", "up" and "down" and all other similar directional terms those directions that are determined based on a user (e.g., a driver) who is in the user's standard position (e.g., on a saddle or a seat) in the human-powered vehicle 2 facing a handlebar or steering. Accordingly, these terms, which are used to describe the holder assembly 10, the holder device 12 or other components, should be consistent with the human-powered vehicle 2 equipped with the holder assembly 10, the holder device 12 or other components in an upright driving position on a be interpreted horizontally.

The holder assembly 10 includes a holder device 12. The holder device 12 for mounting the derailleur 4 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a holder body 14. The holder device 12 further includes a holder attachment 16. The holder attachment 16 is set up to mount the holder body 14 to be attached to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2. The derailleur 4 is configured to be attached to the holder body 14 . The derailleur 4 includes a derailleur body 4B and a derailleur mount 4C. The derailleur body 4B is configured to be coupled to the derailleur mount 4C on the bracket body 14 .

As in 2 As can be seen, the holder body 14 includes at least one of a frame attachment portion 20, a derailleur attachment portion 22 and a component attachment portion 24. In the present embodiment, the holder body 14 includes a frame attachment portion 20. Namely, the holder device 12 includes for mounting the derailleur 4 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 has the frame attachment portion 20. The frame attachment portion 20 is configured to be attached to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 to be attached. However, the frame attachment portion 20 may be omitted from the holder body 14 if needed and/or desired.

The frame attachment portion 20 has a frame attachment hole 20A. The frame attachment hole 20A has a frame attachment center axis A1. The frame attachment hole 20A extends along the frame attachment center axis A1. The bracket attachment 16 is configured to attach the frame attachment portion 20 to the frame 2</b>A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The bracket attachment 16 is configured to be at least partially provided in the frame attachment opening 20A.

The holder body 14 includes a derailleur attachment portion 22 to which the derailleur 4 is attached or is to be attached. Namely, the bracket device 12 includes the derailleur mounting portion 22 for mounting the derailleur 4 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2. However, the derailleur mounting portion 22 may be omitted from the bracket body 14 if necessary and/or desired.

The derailleur attachment portion 22 has a derailleur attachment opening 22A. The derailleur attachment opening 22A has a derailleur attachment center axis A2. The derailleur mounting hole 22A extends along the derailleur mounting center axis A2. The derailleur mount 4C is at least partially provided in the derailleur mounting hole 22A. The derailleur mounting aperture 22A includes a threaded hole 22B. The derailleur mount 4C includes external threads 4D configured to threadably engage or threadably engage the threaded hole 22B of the derailleur mounting aperture 22A.

The holder body 14 includes a component attachment portion 24 to which a component 26 is/is attached or is to be attached. Namely, the holder device 12 includes the component attachment portion 24 for mounting the derailleur 4 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2. The holder assembly 10 further includes the component 26. The component 26 includes an electrical apparatus 28. The component attachment portion 24 is configured to to be attached to the electrical apparatus 28. However, the component attachment portion 24 may be omitted from the holder body 14 if needed and/or desired.

In the present embodiment, the electrical apparatus 28 includes at least one of a battery, a generator, a sensor, a communicator, an actuator, an information unit, a display (e.g., a light emitting diode, a liquid crystal display), a user interface (e.g., a power button, a one -off switch) and a connection for an electrical cable. However, the electrical apparatus 28 is not limited to the above examples.

The holder assembly 10 further includes a component attachment 30 . The component attachment 30 is configured to attach the component 26 to the holder body 14 . The component mounting portion 24 has a component mounting hole 24A. The component mounting hole 24A has a component mounting center axis A3. The component mounting hole 24A extends along the component mounting center axis A3. The component attachment 30 is at least partially provided in the component attachment opening 24A.

The holder assembly 10 includes a component holder 32 . The component attachment 30 is configured to attach the component holder 32 to the holder device 12 . The component holder 32 is set up to mount the component 26 on the holder device 12 . The component holder 32 is configured to mount the component 26 to the holder body 14 . The component holder 32 is configured to mount the component 26 to the component mounting portion 24 of the holder body 14 .

The component 26 is set up to be mounted on the holder device 12 via the component holder 32 . The component 26 is configured to be mounted to the holder body 14 via the component holder 32 . The component 26 is configured to be fixed to the component fixing portion 24 of the holder body 14 via the component holder 32 .

The component 26 includes a component housing 26A. The component holder 32 is configured to mount the component case 26A to the holder body 14 of the holder device 12 . In the present embodiment, the component holder 32 is provided at least partially integrally with the component case 26A as a one-piece, unitary member. However, component holder 32 may be a separate member from component housing 26A if needed and/or desired.

As in 2 As can be seen, the holder body 14 includes a cable groove 34, respectively Cable groove 34 in which a cable 36 is at least partially provided or is to be. In the present embodiment, the holder body 14 includes the cable groove 34 in which the cable 36 is partially provided. However, at least one of the cradle body 14 and the cradle mount 16 may include the cable groove 34 if needed and/or desired. The cable groove 34 may be configured so that the cable 36 is fully deployed within the cable groove 34 if needed and/or desired.

The cable groove 34 includes a first cable groove 38 in which a first cable 36A is or is to be at least partially provided. An additional component 39A is electrically connected to an additional component 39B via the first cable 36A. Examples of additional component 39A include component 26, an electrical power source, and a hub assembly that includes a power generator. Examples of additional component 39B include component 26, an electric derailleur, an electric power source, and other electric components such as a controller. In a case where the additional component 39A includes a hub assembly including a power generator and where the additional component 39B includes an electric derailleur, the power generator of the hub assembly is electrically connected to the electric derailleur via the first cable 36A. The power generated by the power generator is supplied to a motor and/or a controller of the electric derailleur via the first cable 36A. When the additional component 39A includes an electric power source and the additional component 39B includes an electric derailleur, the electric power source is electrically connected to the electric derailleur via the first cable 36A. Power is provided from the power source to the motor and/or the controller of the electric derailleur via the first cable 36A. When the additional component 39A includes the component 26 and the additional component 39B includes an electric derailleur, the component 26 is electrically connected to the electric derailleur via the first cable 36A. The first cable 36A provides power from the electrical power source to the motor and/or the controller of the electric derailleur. The first cable groove 38 includes a curved bottom surface. The first cable 36A is at least partially provided in the first cable groove 38 (see e.g 8th ). The first cable 36A is provided between the curved surface of the first cable groove 38 and a hub axle 8A of a hub assembly 8 (see, e.g 8th ).

The first cable groove 38 extends radially outward from the frame attachment portion 20 with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1. The first cable groove 38 extends radially outward from the frame attachment opening 20A with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1.

The holder body 14 includes an axial surface 14A configured to face in an axial direction D1 with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1. The first cable groove 38 is provided on the axial surface 14A.

The holder body 14 includes an end surface 14B spaced from the frame attachment aperture 20A. The first cable groove 38 extends from the frame attachment opening 20A radially outward toward the end surface 14B with respect to the frame attachment centerline A1.

The first cable groove 38 has a first longitudinal axis LA1 and extends along the first longitudinal axis LA1. The first longitudinal axis LA1 is not parallel to the frame attachment center axis A1. The first longitudinal axis LA1 intersects with or intersects the frame attachment center axis A1. The first longitudinal axis LA1 is offset from the derailleur mounting center axis A2. However, the first longitudinal axis LA1 may be defined to intersect with the derailleur attachment center axis A2 if needed and/or desired. The first longitudinal axis LA1 may be offset from the frame attachment center axis A1. The first longitudinal axis LA1 may be parallel to the frame attachment centerline A1 if needed and/or desired.

As in 2 As can be seen, the cable groove 34 includes a second cable groove 40 in which a second cable 36B is or is to be at least partially provided. The electrical apparatus 28 of the component 26 is electrically connected to an additional component 41 via the second cable 36B. Examples of the additional component 41 include an electric derailleur, an electric power source, and other electric components such as a control unit. In a case where the additional component 41 includes an electric derailleur, the electric apparatus 28 of the component 26 is electrically connected to the electric derailleur via the second cable 36B provided at least partially in the second cable groove 40 .

The second cable groove 40 extends at least partially in the circumferential direction of the frame attachment portion 20 with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1. The second cable groove 40 extends at least partially in Circumferential direction with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1.

In the present embodiment, the second cable groove 40 fully extends in the circumferential direction with respect to the frame attachment portion 20 with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1. The second cable groove 40 fully extends in the circumferential direction with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1. However, the second cable groove 40 may partially extend circumferentially with respect to the frame attachment portion 20 with respect to the frame attachment centerline A1 if needed and/or desired. The second cable groove 40 may partially extend circumferentially with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1 if needed and/or desired.

The holder body 14 includes an outer peripheral surface 14C provided radially outside of the frame attachment portion 20 with respect to the frame attachment center axis A1. The second cable groove 40 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 14C. However, the second cable groove 40 can be provided in other locations if needed and/or desired.

As in 3 As can be seen, the second cable groove 40 includes a curved surface. The second cable 36B is at least partially provided in the second cable groove 40 .

As in 3 As can be seen, the frame attachment portion 20 includes an attachment threaded hole 20B configured to threadably engage the holder attachment 16 . The frame attachment opening 20A includes the attachment threaded hole 20B. The frame attachment portion 20 includes an attachment female thread 20C that defines the attachment threaded hole 20B. The retainer attachment 16 includes an attachment male thread 16A configured to threadably engage the attachment threaded hole 20B. The attachment male threads 16A of the bracket attachment 16 are adapted to threadably engage/enter the attachment female threads 20C of the frame attachment portion 20.

The frame attachment portion 20 includes a base part 20D and a tubular part 20E. The tubular part 20E extends from the base part 20D along the frame attachment center axis A1. The base part 20D and the tubular part 20E include the frame attachment opening 20A. The tubular part 20E includes the attachment threaded hole 20B. The frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a through hole 2E. The tubular part 20E is configured to be at least partially provided in the through hole 2E of the frame 2A.

The holder attachment 16 includes a head portion 16B and an attachment body 16C. The attachment body 16C extends from the head portion 16B. The attachment body 16C includes the attachment male thread 16A. The attachment body 16C is at least partially provided in the frame attachment hole 20A. The attachment body 16C is at least partially provided in the attachment threaded hole 20B.

In the present embodiment, the bracket attachment 16 includes a female threaded hole 16D configured to threadably engage an attachment rod 6A of a hub attachment apparatus 6 configured to attach the hub assembly 8 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The attachment body 16C includes the receiving screw hole 16D. The attachment body 16C includes female female threads 16E that define the female threaded hole 16D. The attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 is configured to threadably engage the female female thread 16E of the attachment body 16C. However, the female threaded hole 16D can be omitted from the retainer mount 16 if needed and/or desired.

The attachment male threads 16A of the retainer attachment 16 have a first thread pitch PT 1 . The attachment female thread 20C of the frame attachment portion 20 has the first thread pitch PT1. The female female thread 16E of the attachment body 16C has a second thread pitch PT2. In the present embodiment, the first thread pitch PT1 is different or deviates from the second thread pitch PT2. The first thread pitch PT1 is greater than the second thread pitch PT2. However, the first thread pitch PT1 may be equal to or less than the second thread pitch PT2 if needed and/or desired.

As in 3 As can be seen, for mounting the derailleur 4 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2, the bracket assembly 12 includes either a restricting member 44 or a restricting aperture 46. In the present embodiment, the bracket assembly 12 includes the restricting member 44. The frame 2A includes the restricting aperture 46. The holder device 12 however, may include the restricting opening 46 if needed and/or desired. Frame 2A may include restricting member 44 if needed and/or desired.

The restricting member 44 or the restricting hole 46 is configured to restrict rotation of the holder body 14 relative to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in a holder mounting state in which the holder device 12 is mounted on the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The restricting member 44 is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 to restrict rotation of the holder body 14 relative to the human-powered vehicle frame 2A 2 in the holder mounting state in which the holder device 12 is attached to the human-powered vehicle frame 2A 2 is/is mounted.

In the present embodiment, the restricting member 44 is configured to be partially provided in the restricting hole 46 to restrict rotation of the bracket body 14 relative to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket mounting state. However, the restricting member 44 may be configured to be fully provided in the restricting opening 46 to restrict rotation of the bracket body 14 relative to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket mounting state, if necessary and/or desired.

In the present embodiment, the retainer device 12 includes the restricting member 44. However, the retainer device 12 may include the restricting aperture 46 in place of the restricting member 44 if needed and/or desired. In a case where the holder device 12 includes the restricting member 44, the frame 2A includes the restricting opening 46, and the holder device 12 is free of the restricting opening 46. In a case where the holder device 12 includes the restricting opening 46, the frame includes 2A the restricting member 44, and the holder device 12 is free of the restricting member 44.

In the present embodiment, the restricting opening 46 includes a restricting hole 46A. The restricting hole 46A includes a closed end and does not include a through hole. However, the restricting opening 46 is not limited to the structure described above. Restriction opening 46 may include a through hole, groove, recess, and/or other structure if needed and/or desired.

The restricting opening 46 is provided on the frame 2</b>A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the holder body 14 in the holder-assembled state and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the holder-assembled state.

In the present embodiment, the restricting member 44 is a separate member from the holder body 14. The holder body 14 includes an auxiliary opening 48. The restricting member 44 is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 and the auxiliary opening 48 in the holder assembled state. The restricting member 44 is configured to be partially provided in both the restricting hole 46 and the auxiliary hole 48 in the holder mounting state. However, the auxiliary opening 48 may be omitted from the holder body 14 if needed and/or desired. The restricting member 44 may be provided integrally with the retainer body 14 as a one-piece, unitary member if needed and/or desired.

The restricting member 44 includes external threads 44A. At least one of the restricting hole 46 and the auxiliary hole 48 includes a threaded hole configured to threadably engage the male thread 44A of the restricting member 44 . In the present embodiment, the auxiliary opening 48 includes a threaded hole 48A configured to threadably engage the male thread 44A of the restricting member 44 . The restricting opening 46 is devoid of a threaded hole. The restricting member 44 is partially provided in the restricting hole 46 without being press-fitted into the restricting hole 46 . However, the restricting member 44 can be press fit into the restricting opening 46 if needed and/or desired. Restriction opening 46 may include a threaded hole if needed and/or desired. The auxiliary opening 48 may be free of the threaded hole 48A if needed and/or desired. Both the restricting opening 46 and the auxiliary opening 48 may include a threaded hole if needed and/or desired.

The restricting member 44 includes a restricting rod 44B and a large-diameter body 44C. The large-diameter body 44C is provided at one end of the restricting rod 44B. The restricting rod 44B extends from the large diameter body 44C. An outer diameter of the large-diameter body 44C is larger than an outer diameter of the restricting rod 44B. The outside diameter of the large bore body diameter 44C is larger than an inside diameter of the restricting opening 46.

The holder body 14 includes a recess 50. The large-diameter body 44C is at least partially provided in the recess 50 in the holder assembled state. In the present embodiment, the large-diameter body 44C is provided entirely in the recess 50 in the holder mounting state. However, the large-diameter body 44C may be partially provided in the recess 50 in the holder-assembled state, if needed and/or desired.

The restricting member 44 and restricting aperture 46 are closer to the frame attachment portion 20 than the derailleur attachment portion 22. The restricting member 44 and restricting aperture 46 are closer to the frame attachment portion 20 than the derailleur attachment portion 22.

The restricting member 44 or restricting aperture 46 has a central receiving axis and extends along the central receiving axis. In the present embodiment, the restricting member 44 has a receiving center axis A4. The restricting member 44 extends along the receiving center axis A4. The restricting opening 46 has a receiving center axis A5. The restricting opening 46 extends along the receiving center axis A5.

In the present embodiment, the receiving center axis A4 of the restricting member 44 coincides with the receiving center axis A5 of the restricting hole 46 in a state where the restricting member 44 is provided in the restricting hole 46 . However, the receiving center axis A4 of the restricting member 44 may be offset from the receiving center axis A5 of the restricting hole 46 in the state where the restricting member 44 is provided in the restricting hole 46 .

The frame attachment portion 20 is configured to be at least partially located between the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 and the hub axle 8A of the hub assembly 8 in the axial direction D1 with respect to a center axis A6 of the hub axle 8A. The frame attachment portion 20 is configured to be partially arranged between the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 and the hub axle 8A of the hub assembly 8 in the axial direction D1 with respect to the center axis A6 of the hub axle 8A. The hub axle 8A of the hub assembly 8 has a structure different from a structure of the mounting rod 6A of the hub mounting apparatus 6 . The hub axle 8A of the hub assembly 8 is configured to be supported by the attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 .

The frame attachment hole 20A is configured to be coaxial with the hub axle 8A of the hub assembly 8 in the bracket mounting state where the bracket device 12 is mounted on the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The frame attachment center axis A1 coincides with the center axis A6 of the hub axle 8A of the hub assembly 8 in the bracket mounting state where the bracket device 12 is mounted on the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 .

As in 4 1, the restricting member 44 or restricting opening 46 is configured to restrict a first rotation of the bracket body 14 in a first circumferential direction D21 about the frame attachment center axis A1 relative to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket mounted state. The restricting member 44 or the restricting hole 46 is configured to restrict a second rotation of the bracket body 14 in a second circumferential direction D22 about the frame attachment center axis A1 relative to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket mounting state. The second circumferential direction D22 is an opposite direction of the first circumferential direction D21. However, the restricting member 44 or the restricting opening 46 may be configured to restrict only the first or second rotation of the holder body 14 in the holder mounted state, if needed and/or desired.

The derailleur attachment portion 22 is spaced from the frame attachment portion 20 . The component attachment portion 24 is spaced from the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 . However, the positional relationship among the frame attachment portion 20, the derailleur attachment portion 22, and the component attachment portion 24 is not limited to the above positional relationship.

One of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the component attachment portion 24 is disposed on an opposite side of the other of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the component attachment portion 24 with respect to the frame attachment portion 20 . One of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the component attachment portion 24 is on the opposite side of the other of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the Component attachment portion 24 arranged with respect to the frame attachment portion 20 in an arrangement direction D3. The arrangement direction D3 is defined not to be parallel to at least one of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3.

In the present embodiment, the arrangement direction D3 is defined to be perpendicular to at least one of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3. The arrangement direction D3 is defined to be perpendicular to the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3. However, the assembly direction D3 may be defined to be non-perpendicular to at least one of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3, if needed and/or desired.

The arrangement direction D3 is defined along a horizontal direction D4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The arrangement direction D3 is defined along a front-rear direction D5 of the human-powered vehicle 2 . However, the arrangement direction D3 can also be defined along a vertical direction D6 if necessary and/or desired.

In the present embodiment, the frame attachment portion 20 is provided integrally with the derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member. The frame attachment portion 20 is provided with at least one of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the component attachment portion 24 as a one-piece, unitary member. However, the frame attachment portion 20 may be a separate member from at least one of the derailleur attachment portion 22 if needed and/or desired. For example, the frame attachment portion 20 may be provided integrally with one of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the component attachment portion 24 as a one-piece, unitary member, while the frame attachment portion 20 may be a separate member from the other of the derailleur attachment portion 22 and the component attachment portion 24 .

The frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3 are offset from each other. The receiving central axis A4 or A5 of the restricting member 44 or the restricting opening 46, the frame attachment central axis A1 and the derailleur attachment central axis A2 are offset from each other. In the present embodiment, the receiving center axis of the restricting member 44, the frame attachment center axis A1, and the derailleur attachment center axis A2 are offset from each other. The receiving center axis of the restricting opening 46, the frame attachment center axis A1, and the derailleur attachment center axis A2 are offset from each other.

The receiving center axis A4 or A5 is provided between the frame attachment center axis A1 and the component attachment center axis A3. The receiving centerline A4 or A5 is provided between the derailleur mounting centerline A2 and the component mounting centerline A3. The receiving centerline A4 or A5 is provided between the frame attachment centerline A1 and the derailleur attachment centerline A2.

As in the 3 and 5 As can be seen, the restraining member 44 or restraining aperture 46 receiving center axis A4 or A5, frame attachment center axis A1 and derailleur attachment center axis A2 extend along one another. In the present embodiment, the receiving center axis A4 or A5 of the restricting member 44, the receiving center axis of the restricting hole 46, the frame attachment center axis A1, and the derailleur attachment center axis A2 are parallel to each other. However, at least one of the receiving center axis A4 of the restricting member 44, the receiving center axis A5 of the restricting opening 46, the frame attachment center axis A1 and the derailleur attaching center axis A2 cannot be parallel to another of the receiving center axis A4 of the restricting member 44, the receiving center axis A5 of the restricting opening 46, the frame attaching center axis A1 and the derailleur attachment center axis A2 if needed and/or desired.

As in 5 1, the derailleur mounting hole 22A is configured to be coaxial with the derailleur mount 4C in a derailleur mounting state in which the derailleur 4 is mounted to the bracket device 12. The derailleur attachment center axis A2 is coincident with a center axis of the derailleur mount 4</b>C in the derailleur attachment state where the derailleur 4 is mounted on the bracket device 12 .

As in 4 and 6 As can be seen, the frame attachment opening 20A has a first inner diameter DM1. The derailleur mounting aperture 22A has a second internal passage knife DM2 on. The component mounting hole 24A has a third inner diameter DM3. The restricting member 44 and the restricting opening 46 have a diameter. The diameter of the restricting member 44 and the restricting opening 46 is smaller than at least one of the first inner diameter DM1 and the second inner diameter DM2. The diameter of the restricting member 44 and the restricting opening 46 is smaller than at least one of the first inside diameter DM1, the second inside diameter DM2 and the third inside diameter DM3.

As in 3 As shown, the restricting member 44 has a diameter DM4. The restricting opening 46 has a diameter DM5. The diameter DM5 of the restricting opening 46 is smaller than the diameter DM4 of the restricting member 44. As in FIG 4 As can be seen, the diameter DM4 of the restricting member 44 is smaller than the first inner diameter DM1 and the second inner diameter DM2. As in 5 As can be seen, the diameter DM5 of the restricting opening 46 is smaller than the first inner diameter DM1 and the second inner diameter DM2. However, the diameter DM4 of the restricting member 44 may be equal to or greater than at least one of the first inner diameter DM1 and the second inner diameter DM2 if needed and/or desired. The diameter DM5 of the restricting opening 46 may be equal to or greater than at least one of the first inside diameter DM1 and the second inside diameter DM2 if needed and/or desired. The diameter DM5 of the restricting opening 46 may be equal to or greater than the diameter DM4 of the restricting member 44 if needed and/or desired.

As in 7 As shown, the component 26 is configured to be adjustably attached to the holder device 12 . The component 26 is configured to be adjustably attached to the holder device 12 via the component holder 32 . The positions of the component 26 and the component holder 32 are adjustable relative to the holder device 12 in an adjustment direction D7. The component holder 32 includes a component holder opening 32A. The component holder opening 32A includes an elongated hole 32B extending in the adjustment direction D7. The component mount 30 extends through the component holder opening 32A. The component attachment 30 extends through the elongated hole 32B. The positions of the component 26 and the component holder 32 are adjustable relative to the holder device 12 in the adjustment direction D7 in a state where the component attachment 30 is loosened. The component 26 and the component holder 32 are positioned by the component attachment 30 in a certain position relative to the holder device 12 when the component attachment 30 is tightened or fastened. However, the elongated hole 32B can be omitted from the component holder opening 32A if needed and/or desired.

The holder device 12 includes a washer 52 and a nut 54. The washer 52 is provided between the component fixing portion 24 and the component holder 32 in the axial direction D1. The washer 52 includes a bore 52A. The component mount 30 extends through the hole 52A of the washer 52. The nut 54 threadably engages the component mount 30. As shown in FIG. The component holder 32 is at least partially provided between the washer 52 and the nut 54 in the axial direction D1.

The component attachment 30 includes a head portion 30A, a rod portion 30B, and external threads 30C. The head portion 30A is provided at an end of the rod portion 30B. The rod portion 30B extends along the central axis A7 of the component mount 30. The male thread 30C is provided on an outer surface of the rod portion 30B. The nut 54 includes a threaded hole 54A. The male thread 30C of the component mount 30 threadably engages the threaded hole 54A of the nut 54. The component fixing portion 24 and the washer 52 are at least partially provided between the head portion 30A of the component mount 30 and the component holder 32 in the axial direction D1. The component fixing portion 24, the washer 52 and the component holder 32 are held between the head portion 30A of the component mount 30 and the nut 54 when the component mount 30 is tightened.

The component holder 32 includes a first positioning structure 32C. The washer 52 includes a second positioning structure 52B. The second positioning structure 52B is configured to engage/engage with the first positioning structure 32C to position the component holder 32 relative to the component attachment portion 24 in the adjustment direction D7. The first positioning structure 32C includes a plurality of protrusions. The second positioning structure 52B includes a plurality of projections. The plurality of protrusions of the first positioning structure 32C at least partially engage the plurality of the projections of the second positioning structure 52B.

In the present embodiment, the component mounting hole 24A is configured to be coaxial with the component attachment 30 in a component mounting state in which the component 26 is mounted on the holder device 12 . The component attachment center axis A3 is coincident with a center axis A7 of the component attachment 30 in the assembled state. However, the component attachment centerline A3 may be offset from the centerline A7 of the component mount 30 in the component mounted state if needed and/or desired.

As in 7 and 8th As shown, the component attachment portion 24 is configured to form a space S between the component attachment portion 24 and the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the holder mounting state in which the holder device 12 is mounted on the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . At least one of the component holder 32 configured to mount the component 26 on the component mounting portion 24 and the component 26 configured to be mounted on the component mounting portion 24 is at least partially in the space S in arranged in the component mounting state in which the component 26 is mounted on the holder device 12 . In the present embodiment, the component holder 32 is partially arranged in the space S in the component mounting state. However, both the component holder 32 and at least a portion of the component 26 may be provided at least partially within the space S if needed and/or desired.

As in the 5 and 8th As can be seen, the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2 and the component attachment center axis A3 extend along each other. At least one of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3 is/are parallel to another of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3. The frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2, and the component attachment center axis A3 are parallel to each other. However, at least one of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2 and the component attachment center axis A3 may not be parallel to another of the frame attachment center axis A1, the derailleur attachment center axis A2 and the component attachment center axis A3 if needed and/or desired.

Second embodiment

A holder assembly 210 in accordance with a second embodiment is described below with reference to FIG 9 until 12 described. Bracket assembly 210 is constructed and/or configured the same as bracket assembly 10 except for a chain stabilizer. Therefore, elements that perform substantially the same function as in the first embodiment are numbered the same herein and will not be repeated in detail here for the sake of brevity described and/or illustrated.

As in 9 As can be seen, the bracket assembly 210 includes a bracket device 212. The bracket device 212 includes a bracket body 214. The bracket body 214 includes the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 to which the derailleur 4 is/will be attached or is to be attached. The holder body 214 has basically the same structure as the holder body 14 of the holder device 12 of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the component fixing portion 24 is not provided on the holder body 214 . However, the holder body 214 may include the component attachment portion 24 if needed and/or desired. Derailleur attachment portion 22 may be omitted from bracket body 214 if needed and/or desired.

The bracket assembly 212 further includes a stabilizer bar 260 . The bracket body 214 includes a stabilizer bar mounting portion 262 configured to mount the stabilizer bar 260 . The chain stabilizer 260 is configured to be attached to the stabilizer attachment portion 262 .

The retainer assembly 212 further includes a stabilizer bar mount 264 . The stabilizer bar mount 264 is configured to attach the chain stabilizer bar 260 to the stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 of the retainer body 214 .

As in 10 As shown, the chain stabilizer 260 is configured to be provided radially outward of at least one sprocket of a plurality of sprockets SP to stabilize a chain C relative to the plurality of sprockets SP. The chain stabilizer 260 includes a cleaning section 266 configured to at least partially clean between two adjacent sprockets of the plurality of sprockets SP be provided to remove a foreign matter entering between the adjacent two sprockets in an assembled state in which the holder device 212 is assembled to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 .

The cleaning section 266 includes a first cleaner 268 and a second cleaner 270. The first cleaner 268 is configured to be/are provided between the first two adjacent sprockets SP1 and SP2 of the plurality of sprockets SP to remove a foreign matter caught between the first two adjacent sprockets SP1 and SP2 arrives. The second cleaner 270 is configured to be provided between the second adjacent two sprockets SP2 and SP3 of the plurality of sprockets SP to remove a foreign matter getting between the second adjacent two sprockets SP2 and SP3.

The first cleaner 268 and the second cleaner 270 are arranged in an axial direction D8 with respect to a rotation center axis A8 of the plurality of sprockets SP in the assembled state. The first cleaner 268 is spaced from the second cleaner 270 in the axial direction D1. One of the first cleaners 268 and the second cleaner 270 can be omitted from the cleaning section 266 if needed and/or desired.

As in 11 As can be seen, stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 is spaced from frame attachment portion 20 and derailleur attachment portion 22 . However, the stabilizer attachment portion 262 may be provided in the same position as at least one of the positions of the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 if needed and/or desired.

The stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 is provided integrally with at least one of the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member. In the present embodiment, the stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 is provided integrally with the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member. However, the stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 may be a separate member of at least one of the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member.

The stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 includes a stabilizer bar attachment opening 262A. The stabilizer mounting hole 262A has a stabilizer mounting center axis A9. Stabilizer bar mounting hole 262A is spaced from frame mounting hole 20A and derailleur mounting hole 22A. Stabilizer bar attachment center axis A9 is spaced from frame attachment center axis A1 and derailleur attachment center axis A2. Stabilizer bar attachment center axis A9 is offset from frame attachment center axis A1 and derailleur attachment center axis A2. Stabilizer bar attachment center axis A9 is parallel to frame attachment center axis A1 and derailleur attachment center axis A2. However, the stabilizer bar attachment center axis A9 may be non-parallel to at least one of the frame attachment center axis A1 and the derailleur attachment center axis A2 if needed and/or desired.

As in 12 1, the track stabilizer bar 260 includes a stabilizer bar body 272. The stabilizer bar body 272 is attached to the stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 with the stabilizer bar mount 264. FIG. The cleaning portion 266 extends from the stabilizer body 272 away from the stabilizer mounting center axis A9. The first cleaner 268 extends from the stabilizer body 272 away from the stabilizer mounting center axis A9. The second cleaner 270 extends from the stabilizer body 272 away from the stabilizer attachment center axis A9.

As in 10 As can be seen, the cleaning portion 266 extends from the stabilizer body 272 toward the central axis of rotation A8 of the plurality of sprockets SP. The first cleaner 268 extends from the stabilizer body 272 toward the rotational center axis A8 of the plurality of sprockets SP. The second cleaner 270 extends from the stabilizer body 272 toward the rotational center axis A8 of the plurality of sprockets SP.

As in 12 As can be seen, the stabilizer body 272 includes a through hole 272A. The stabilizer attachment 264 extends through the through hole 272A in a stabilizer attachment state in which the chain stabilizer 260 is attached to the stabilizer attachment portion 262 . The stabilizer mounting hole 262A includes a threaded hole 262B. The stabilizer bar attachment 264 includes a head portion 264A and an attachment body 264B. The attachment body 264B extends from the head portion 264A. The attachment body 264B extends through the through hole 272A in the attachment state of the stabilizer bar. The attachment body 264B includes an external thread 264C. The attachment body 264B is at least partially provided in the stabilizer bar attachment hole 262A. The attachment body 264B is at least partially provided in the threaded hole 262B. The external threads 264C of the stabilizer bar attacher 264 are configured to threadably engage/enter the threaded opening 262B of the stabilizer bar attachment portion 262.

In the present embodiment, the cleaning portion 266 is provided integrally with the stabilizer body 272 as a one-piece, unitary member. The first cleaner 268 is provided integrally with the stabilizer body 272 as a one-piece, unitary member. The second cleaner 270 is provided integrally with the stabilizer body 272 as a one-piece, unitary member. However, the cleaning portion 266 may be a separate member from the stabilizer body 272 if needed and/or desired. The first cleaner 268 may be a separate member from the stabilizer body 272 if needed and/or desired. The second cleaner 270 may be a separate member from the stabilizer body 272 if needed and/or desired.

In the present embodiment, the chain stabilizer 260 is a separate member from the stabilizer mounting portion 262 . However, the chain stabilizer bar 260 may be provided integrally with the stabilizer bar attachment portion 262 as a one-piece, unitary member if needed and/or desired.

Third embodiment

A holder assembly 310 in accordance with a third embodiment is described below with reference to FIG 13 until 16 described. Bracket assembly 310 is constructed and/or configured the same as bracket assembly 10 except for a chain stabilizer. Therefore, elements that perform substantially the same function as in the first embodiment are numbered the same herein and will not be repeated in detail here for the sake of brevity described and/or illustrated.

As in 13 As can be seen, the bracket assembly 310 includes a bracket device 312. The bracket device 312 includes a bracket body 314. The bracket body 314 includes the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 to which the derailleur 4 is/will be attached or is to be attached. The holder body 314 has basically the same structure as the holder body 14 of the holder device 12 of the first embodiment.

The bracket assembly 312 further includes a stabilizer bar 360 . The bracket body 314 includes a stabilizer bar mounting portion 362 configured to mount the stabilizer bar 360 . The chain stabilizer 360 is configured to be attached to the stabilizer attachment portion 362 .

The retainer device 312 further includes a stabilizer bar mount 364 . The stabilizer bar mount 364 is configured to attach the chain stabilizer 360 to the stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 of the retainer body 314 .

As in 14 As shown, the chain stabilizer 360 is configured to be provided radially outward of at least one sprocket of the plurality of sprockets SP to stabilize the chain C relative to the plurality of sprockets SP. The chain stabilizer 360 includes a chain restrictor portion 366. The chain restrictor portion 366 is configured to be provided on the stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 to be contactable with the chain C . The chain restricting portion 366 is provided radially outside of the chain C engaged with a sprocket of the plurality of sprockets SP in a mounting state in which the bracket device 312 is mounted on the frame 2</b>A of the human-powered vehicle 2 .

The chain restraint portion 366 is at least partially deformable when the chain restraint portion 366 contacts the chain C . In the present embodiment, when the chain constraint portion 366 contacts the chain C, the chain constraint portion 366 is fully deformable. However, the chain constraint portion 366 can be configured to be partially deformable when the chain constraint portion 366 contacts the chain C if needed and/or desired.

As in 15 As can be seen, stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 is spaced from frame attachment portion 20 and derailleur attachment portion 22 . However, the stabilizer attachment portion 362 may be provided in the same position as at least one of the positions of the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 if needed and/or desired.

As in 16 As can be seen, the stabilizer body 372 includes a through hole 372A. The stabilizer attachment 364 extends through the through hole 372A in a stabilizer attachment state in which the chain stabilizer bar 260 is fixed to the stabilizer mounting portion 362. The stabilizer mounting hole 362A includes a threaded hole 362B. The stabilizer bar attachment 364 includes a head portion 364A and an attachment body 364B. The attachment body 364B extends from the head portion 364A. The attachment body 364B extends through the through hole 372A in the stabilizer attachment state. The attachment body 364B includes external threads 364C. The attachment body 364B is at least partially provided in the stabilizer bar attachment hole 362A. The attachment body 364B is at least partially provided in the threaded hole 362B. The external threads 364C of the stabilizer bar attachment 364 are configured to threadably engage/enter the threaded aperture 362B of the stabilizer bar attachment portion 362.

The chain stabilizer bar 360 includes a stabilizer bar body 372 . The chain restricting portion 366 extends from the stabilizer bar body 372 away from the stabilizer bar attachment center axis A10.

In the present embodiment, chain restrictor portion 366 is provided integrally with stabilizer bar body 372 as a one-piece, unitary member. However, the chain restricting portion 366 may be a separate member from the stabilizer body 372 if needed and/or desired.

In the present embodiment, the chain stabilizer 360 is a separate member from the stabilizer mounting portion 362 . However, the chain stabilizer bar 360 can be provided integrally with the stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 as a one-piece, unitary member if needed and/or desired.

As in 15 As can be seen, the stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 is provided integrally with at least one of the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member. In the present embodiment, the stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 is provided integrally with the frame attachment portion 20 and the derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member. However, stabilizer bar attachment portion 362 may be a separate member of at least one of frame attachment portion 20 and derailleur attachment portion 22 as a one-piece, unitary member.

The stabilizer mounting portion 362 includes a stabilizer mounting aperture 362A. The stabilizer mounting hole 362A has a stabilizer mounting center axis A10. Stabilizer bar mounting hole 362A is spaced from frame mounting hole 20A and derailleur mounting hole 22A. The stabilizer bar attachment center axis A10 is not parallel to the frame attachment center axis A1 and the derailleur attachment center axis A2. However, the stabilizer bar attachment center axis A10 may be parallel to at least one of the frame attachment center axis A1 and the derailleur attachment center axis A2 if needed and/or desired.

modifications

In the first to third embodiments, the auxiliary port 48 includes the threaded hole 48A. The restricting opening 46 is devoid of a threaded hole. As in the 17 and 18 However, as can be seen, the bracket body 14 may include the restricting opening 46 in which the restricting member 44 is configured to be at least partially provided to restrict rotation of the bracket body 14 relative to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket mounted state. in which the holder device 12 is mounted on the frame 2</b>A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . At the in the 17 and 18 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 includes the male thread 44A. At least one of the restricting hole 46 and the auxiliary hole 48 includes a threaded hole configured to threadably engage the male thread 44A of the restricting member 44 . The restricting aperture 46 includes a threaded hole 46B configured to threadably engage the male threads 44A of the restricting member 44 . in the in 17 modification shown, the auxiliary opening 48 is free of a threaded hole. in the in 18 In the modification shown, the auxiliary port 48 includes the threaded hole 48A as in the first embodiment. Each of the 17 and 18 Modifications shown can be applied to the second and third embodiments.

In the first to third embodiments and in 17 and 18 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 is provided on the holder body 14, and the restricting opening 46 is provided on the frame 2A. As in the 19 until 21 However, as shown, the restricting member 44 may be provided on the frame 2A and the restricting opening 46 may be provided on the holder body 14 . At the in 19 until 21 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 protrudes from the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the holder assembly stood out and is arranged to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the holder mounting state. in the in 19 In the modification shown, the auxiliary opening 48 includes the threaded hole 48A adapted to threadably engage the male thread 44A of the restricting member 44. The restricting opening 46 is devoid of a threaded hole. The restricting member 44 is at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 without being press-fitted into the restricting opening 46 . However, the restricting member 44 can be press fit into the restricting aperture 46 if needed and/or desired. in the in 20 In the illustrated modification, the restricting opening 46 includes the threaded hole 46B configured to threadably engage the male thread 44A of the restricting member 44. The auxiliary opening 48 is devoid of a threaded hole. in the in 21 In the modification shown, the restricting opening 46 includes the threaded hole 46B and the auxiliary opening 48 includes the threaded hole 48A.

In the first to third embodiments and in 17 and 21 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 includes the male thread 44A. As in the 22 until 26 However, as shown, the restricting member 44 may be free of external threads if needed and/or desired.

in the in 22 As a modification shown in FIG. The restricting opening 46 is provided on the frame 2</b>A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the holder body 14 in the holder-assembled state and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the holder-assembled state. in the in 22 As a modification shown in FIG. At the in 22 In the modification shown, the restricting member 44 can be press-fitted into the restricting opening 46 and the auxiliary opening 48. In the 22 modification shown can also be applied to the second and third embodiments.

At the in 23 In the modification shown in FIG. The restricting opening 46 is provided on the holder body 14 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket-assembled state, and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the bracket-assembled state. in the in 23 As a modification shown in FIG. At the in 23 In the modification shown in FIG. In the 23 modification shown can also be applied to the second and third embodiments.

in the in 24 In the modification shown, the restricting member 44 is devoid of a male thread and the large-diameter body 44C. In a case where the restricting member 44 is provided on the holder body 14 and the restricting hole 46 is provided on the frame 2A, the restricting member 44 is press-fitted into the auxiliary hole 48 of the holder body 14, while the restricting member 44 is in the restricting hole 46 of the frame 2A is provided without being pressed into the restricting opening 46 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the holder body 14 in the holder-assembled state and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the holder-assembled state. In a case where the restricting member 44 is provided on the frame 2A and the restricting hole 46 is provided on the holder body 14, the restricting member 44 is press-fitted into the auxiliary hole 48 of the frame 2A while the restricting member 44 is provided in the restricting hole 46 of the holder body 14 is without being pressed into the restricting opening 46 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket-assembled state, and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the bracket-assembled state. The restricting member 44 may be press fit into the restricting opening 46 and the auxiliary opening 48 . At least one of the restriction opening 46 and the auxiliary opening 48 may include a through hole if needed and/or desired.

in the in 25 and 26 In the modification shown in FIG. The restricting member 44 includes the restricting rod 44B and a large-diameter body 44E. The large-diameter body 44E is provided at one end of the restricting rod 44B. The restricting rod 44B extends from the large diameter body 44E. An outer diameter of the large-diameter body 44E is larger than an outer diameter of the restricting rod 44B. The outer diameter of the large-diameter body 44E is larger than the inner diameter of the restricting hole 46. The large-diameter body 44E is provided between the holder body 14 and the frame 2A. The holder body 14 includes a recess 50A. The large diameter body 44E is at least partially provided in the recess 50A in the holder mounting state. The large diameter body 44E is fully provided in the recess 50A in the holder mounting state. The large diameter body 44E may be partially provided in the recess 50A in the holder assembled condition if needed and/or desired. The large diameter body 44E may have shapes such as a flange and at least one pin. in the in 26 In the modification shown in FIG 24 shown may be omitted if necessary and/or desired.

In the first to third embodiments and in 17 until 26 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 is a separate member of the holder body 14 and the frame 2A. As in 27 and 28 As shown, however, the restricting member 44 may be provided integrally with one of the holder bodies 14 and the frame 2A as a one-piece, unitary member if needed and/or desired.

in the in 27 In the modification shown, the restricting member 44 is provided integrally with the holder body 14 as a one-piece, unitary member. The restricting opening 46 is provided on the frame 2</b>A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the holder body 14 in the holder-assembled state and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the holder-assembled state. The auxiliary opening 48 is not present in the holder body 14 . The restricting member 44 may be provided in the restricting opening 46 without being press-fitted into the restricting opening 46 . The restricting member 44 can be press fit into the restricting opening 46 .

in the in 28 1, the restricting member 44 is provided integrally with the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 as a one-piece, unitary member. The restricting opening 46 is provided on the holder body 14 . The restricting member 44 protrudes from the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 in the bracket-assembled state, and is configured to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening 46 in the bracket-assembled state. The auxiliary opening 48 is not present in the frame 2A. The restricting member 44 may be provided in the restricting opening 46 without being press-fitted into the restricting opening 46 . The restricting member 44 can be press fit into the restricting opening 46 .

In the first to third embodiments and in FIGS 17 until 28 In the modifications shown, the frame attachment portion 20 includes the attachment threaded hole 20B configured to threadably engage the bracket attachment 16. The bracket attachment 16 includes the female threaded hole 16D configured to threadably engage the attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 configured to attach the hub assembly 8 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . in the in 29 shown modification includes the frame attachment portion 20, as in the first to third embodiments and in the 17 until 28 variations illustrated, the mounting threaded hole 20B configured to threadably engage the holder mount 16. However, the frame attachment portion 20 includes a receiving threaded hole 20F configured to threadably engage/get with the attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 configured to attach the hub assembly 8 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The frame attachment hole 20A includes the attachment threaded hole 20B and the receiving threaded hole 20F. The holder mount 16 includes an opening 16F. The opening 16F is devoid of a threaded hole. The attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 can be provided in the opening 16F. In the 29 modification shown can be applied to the second and third embodiment and in 17 until 28 modifications shown are applied.

At the in 29 In the modification shown, the attachment male thread 16A of the holder attachment 16 has the first thread pitch PT1. The attachment female thread 20C of the frame attachment portion 20 has the first thread pitch PT1. The receiving threaded hole 20F of the frame attachment portion 20 has a second thread pitch PT22. The first thread pitch PT1 differs from the second thread pitch PT22. The first thread pitch is PT1 larger than the second thread pitch PT22. However, the first thread pitch PT1 may be equal to or less than the second thread pitch PT22 if needed and/or desired.

In the first to third embodiments and in FIGS 17 until 28 In the modifications shown, the frame attachment portion 20 includes the attachment threaded hole 20B configured to threadably engage the bracket attachment 16. The bracket attachment 16 includes the female threaded hole 16D configured to threadably engage the attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 configured to attach the hub assembly 8 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . in the in 30 and 31 However, in the modifications shown, the bracket attachment 16 includes an attachment threaded hole 16G configured to threadably engage the frame attachment portion 20 . The frame attachment portion 20 includes the receiving threaded hole 20F and an attachment male thread 20G. The attachment male thread 20G of the frame attachment portion 20 is screwed to the attachment threaded hole 16G of the bracket attachment 16 . The bracket attachment 16 is configured to be at least partially provided outside the through hole 2E of the frame 2A to extend in the bracket mounting state in which the bracket device 12 is mounted on the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . The frame fixing portion 20 extends through the through hole of the frame 2A. The frame attachment portion 20 includes the receiving threaded hole 16D configured to threadably engage the attachment rod 6A of the hub attachment apparatus 6 configured to attach the hub assembly 8 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2 . in the in 30 In the modification shown, the bracket attachment 16 is configured to be provided entirely outside the through hole 2E of the frame 2A to extend in the bracket mounting state. in the in 31 In the modification shown, the bracket attachment 16 is configured to be partially provided outside the through hole 2E of the frame 2A to extend in the bracket mounting state. Each of the 30 and 31 Modifications shown may apply to the second and third embodiments and those in 17 until 28 modifications shown are applied.

At the in 30 and 31 In the modifications shown, the attachment threaded hole 16G of the holder attachment 16 has a first pitch PT31. The attachment male thread 20G of the frame attachment portion 20 has the first thread pitch PT31. The female screw hole 20F of the frame fixing portion 20 has the second screw pitch PT22. The first thread pitch PT31 differs from the second thread pitch PT22. The first thread pitch PT31 is greater than the second thread pitch PT22. However, the first thread pitch PT31 may be equal to or less than the second thread pitch PT22 if needed and/or desired.

In the first to third embodiments and in FIGS 17 until 31 In the modifications shown, the holder body 14 is integrally provided as a one-piece, unitary member. As in 32 As shown, however, the holder body 14 may include a plurality of separate members if needed and/or desired. in the in 32 In the modification shown in the modification, the holder device 12 includes a holder body 414 and the restricting member 44. The holder body 414 includes a first holder body 414A and a second holder body 414B. The second holder body 414B is a separate member from the first holder body 414A. The frame attachment portion 20 is provided on at least one of the first bracket body 414A and the second bracket body 414B. The derailleur attachment portion 22 is provided to at least one of the first bracket body 414A and the second bracket body 414B. The component attachment portion 24 is provided on at least one of the first holder body 414A and the second holder body 414B. The frame attachment portion 20 is provided to the first bracket body 414A and the second bracket body 414B. The derailleur attachment portion 22 is provided on the first bracket body 414A. The component attachment portion 24 is provided on the first holder body 414A and the second holder body 414B. The first holder body 414A and the second holder body 414B are configured to hold the frame 2A between the first holder body 414A and the second holder body 414B in the holder mounting state. The frame attachment portion 20 has the frame attachment hole 20A. The frame attachment portion 20 has an additional frame attachment opening 420A. The frame attachment hole 20A is provided on the first bracket body 414A. The additional frame attachment hole 420A is provided on the second bracket body 414B. The frame attachment opening 20A is configured to threadably engage/enter the bracket mount 16. The bracket attachment 16 extends through the additional frame attachment opening 420A in a state where the bracket attachment 16 threadably engages/enters the frame attachment opening 20A. The holder body 414 includes the derailleur attachment portion 22 to which the derailleur 4 is/is attached or is to be attached. The derailleur attachment portion 22 has the derailleur attachment hole 22A. The derailleur attachment hole 22A is provided on the first bracket body 414A. The component mounting portion 24 has the component mounting hole 24A. The component mounting portion 24 has an additional component mounting hole 424A. The component attachment hole 24A is provided on the first holder body 414A. The additional component mounting hole 424A is provided on the second holder body 414B. The component attachment opening 24A is configured to threadably engage the component attachment 30 . The component attachment 30 extends through the additional component attachment hole 424A in a state where the component attachment 30 is threadedly engaged with the component attachment hole 24A. The component holder 32 is held between the first holder body 414A and the second holder body 414B in the state where the component is mounted. The holder body 414 includes the auxiliary opening 48 and an opening 448. The auxiliary opening 48 is provided on the first holder body 414A. The opening 448 is provided on the second holder body 414B. The auxiliary opening 48 is configured to threadably engage the restricting member 44 . The restricting member 44 extends through the opening 448 in a state where the restricting member 44 is threadedly engaged with the auxiliary opening 48 . The structures described and illustrated in the first to third embodiments and those shown in FIGS 17 until 31 Modifications shown can refer to the in 32 modification shown are applied. In the 32 Modification shown can be applied to the first to third embodiments and those shown in FIGS 17 until 31 modifications shown are applied.

in the in 32 In the modification shown, the component attachment portion 24 can be omitted from the holder body 414 if needed and/or desired. Instead, as in 33 1, the bracket attachment 16 includes a variety of attachments configured to attach the bracket body 414 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2. FIG. in the in 33 In the modification illustrated, the holder attachment 16 includes a plurality of attachments 416A and 416B configured to attach the holder body 414 to the frame 2A of the human-powered vehicle 2. As shown in FIG. The frame attachment hole 20A of the frame attachment portion 20 includes a first frame attachment hole 20A1 and a second frame attachment hole 20A2. The additional frame attachment opening 420A of the frame attachment portion 20 includes a first additional frame attachment opening 420A1 and a second additional frame attachment opening 420A2. The first frame attachment hole 20A1 and the second frame attachment hole 20A2 are provided on the first holder body 414A. The first additional frame attachment hole 420A1 and the second additional frame attachment hole 420A2 are provided on the second holder body 414B. The first frame attachment opening 20A1 is configured to threadably engage/enter the mount 416A. The attachment 416A extends through the first additional frame attachment hole 420A1 in a state where the attachment 416A threadably engages the first frame attachment hole 20A1. The attachment 416B extends through the second additional frame attachment opening 420A2 in a state where the attachment 416B is threadingly engaged/engaged with the second frame attachment opening 20A2.

In the first to third embodiments and in FIGS 17 until 33 In the modifications shown, the frame attachment portion 20 includes one of a male thread and a female thread that engages with each other, while the bracket attachment 16 includes the other of the male thread and the female thread. However, the frame attachment portion 20 and the bracket attachment 16 may also include other coupling structures, such as a snap-fit structure and a bayonet structure.

In the first to third embodiments and in 17 until 33 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 and the restricting aperture 46 are spaced from the frame attachment portion 20. As in the 34 until 38 However, as shown, the restricting member 44 and the restricting aperture 46 may be provided to the frame attachment portion 20 . At the in the 34 until 38 In the modifications shown, the restricting member 44 is provided radially outside of the tubular part 20E of the frame attachment portion 20. As shown in FIG. The restricting member 44 has a contour with a first distance DS1 and a second distance DS2 defined radially outward of the frame attachment center axis A1. The first distance DS1 is different from the second distance DS2. The restricting opening 46 has a shape complementary to the outline of the restricting member 44 .

As in 34 As can be seen, the restricting member 44 has a polygonal outline the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 has a rectangular outline with the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 protrudes radially outward from the tubular part 20E of the frame attachment portion 20 . The restricting member 44 extends circumferentially around the tubular portion 20E and surrounds the tubular portion 20E. The restricting opening 46 has a shape complementary to the polygonal outline of the restricting member 44 . The through hole 2E of the frame 2A includes the restricting opening 46. The shape of the outline of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the rectangular outline. The restricting member 44 may have an outline other than the rectangular one. The shape of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the polygonal outline.

As in 35 1, the restricting member 44 has an oval outline with the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 protrudes radially outward from the tubular part 20E of the frame attachment portion 20 . The restricting member 44 extends circumferentially around the tubular portion 20E and surrounds the tubular portion 20E. The restricting opening 46 has a shape complementary to the oval outline of the restricting member 44 . The through hole 2E of the frame 2A includes the restricting opening 46. The shape of the outline of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the oval outline.

As in 36 1, the constraining member 44 has a polygonal outline with the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 has a rectangular outline with the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 protrudes radially outward from the tubular part 20E of the frame attachment portion 20 . The restricting opening 46 has a shape complementary to the polygonal outline of the restricting member 44 . The shape of the outline of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the rectangular outline. The restricting member 44 may have a polygonal outline other than rectangular. The shape of the outline of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the polygonal outline. The total number of protruding portions of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the illustrated change. The restricting member 44 may include a plurality of projecting portions if needed and/or desired. The restricting opening 46 may include a plurality of openings in which the plurality of protruding portions are provided if needed and/or desired.

As in 37 1, the constraining member 44 has a polygonal outline with the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 has a rectangular outline with the first distance DS1 and the second distance DS2. The restricting member 44 is provided on the frame 2A. The restricting opening 46 is provided on the frame attachment portion 20 . The restricting member 44 protrudes radially outward from an inner peripheral surface of the through hole 2E of the frame 2A. The restricting opening 46 has a shape complementary to the polygonal outline of the restricting member 44 . The shape of the outline of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the polygonal outline. The total number of protruding portions of the restricting member 44 is not limited to the illustrated modification. The restricting member 44 may include a plurality of projecting portions if needed and/or desired. The restricting opening 46 may include a plurality of openings in which the plurality of protruding portions are provided if needed and/or desired.

As used herein, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are open-ended terms specifying the presence of the noted features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps, but the presence of others unspecified features, elements, components, groups, integers and/or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "have", "include" and their derivatives.

The terms "member", "section", "part", "element", "body" and "structure" when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts.

The ordinal numbers mentioned in the present application such as “first” and “second” are merely identifiers, but have no other meaning, for example a specific order or the like. Furthermore, for example, the term "first element" itself does not imply the existence of a "second element", and the term "second element" itself does not imply the existence of a "first element".

The term "pair" as used herein may include the configuration in which the pair of members have different shapes or Having structures of each other in addition to the configuration in which the pair of members have the same shapes or structures as each other.

The terms "a" (or "an"), "one or more" and "at least one" may be used interchangeably herein.

The phrase "at least one of" as used in this disclosure means "one or more" of a desired selection. For example, as used in this disclosure, the phrase "at least one of" means "only a single choice" or "both of two choices" when the number of choices is two. For example, the phrase "at least one of," as used in this disclosure, means "only a single choice" or "any combination of equal to or more than two choices" when the number of choices is equal to or greater than three. The phrase "at least one of A, B and C" includes (1) A alone, (2) B alone and (3) both A and B. The phrase "at least one of A, B and C" includes (1 ) A alone, (2), B alone, (3) C alone, (4) both A and B, (5) both B and C, (6) both A and C, and (7) all A, B and C. In other words, the phrase "at least one of A and B" in this disclosure does not mean "at least one of A and at least one of B."

Finally, as used herein, terms such as "substantially," "about," and "approximately" mean a reasonable deviation from the modified term such that the end result is not materially altered. All numerical values described in the present application can be construed as including the terms "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately".

Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that the invention encompasses the scope of the appended claims other than as set forth herein.

Reference List

(12; 212; 312)

holder device

(4)

derailleur

(2A)

Frame

(2)

human-powered vehicle

(14; 214; 314; 414)

holder body

(20)

frame attachment section

(22)

derailleur attachment section

(44)

constraint member

(46)

restricted opening

(48)

additional opening

(44A)

External thread (from the restricting link)

(44B)

restrain bar

(44C; 44D)

Large diameter body

(50)

recess

(20A; 420A)

Frame mounting hole ₍ frame mounting section)

(8A)

hub axle

(8th)

hub assembly

(22A)

front derailleur mounting hole

(A1)

frame attachment center axis

(A2)

derailleur mounting centerline

(262; 362)

Stabilizer Attachment Section

(260; 360)

chain stabilizer

(SP)

variety of sprockets

(266)

cleaning section

(268)

first cleaner

(270)

second cleaner

(366)

chain limiting section

(16)

holder attachment

(20B)

Attachment Threaded Hole (Frame Attachment Section)

(16D)

Mounting thread hole (holder attachment)

(20F)

Locating Threaded Hole (Frame Attachment Section)

(6A)

mounting bar

(6)

hub attachment apparatus

(16G)

Attachment Threaded Hole (Bracket Attachment)

(2E)

through hole (frame)

QUOTES INCLUDED IN DESCRIPTION

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Patent Literature Cited

• US 17/537371 [0001]
• US 17/537379 [0001]
• US 17/537384 [0001]

Claims (31)

Bracket device (12; 212; 312) for mounting a derailleur (4) on a frame (2A) of a human-powered vehicle (2), the bracket device (12; 212; 312) comprising: including a holder body (14; 214; 314; 414). a frame attachment portion (20) adapted to be attached to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2), and a derailleur attachment portion (22) to which the derailleur (4) is to be attached; and one of a restricting member (44) and a restricting aperture (46), the restricting member (44) being adapted to be at least partially provided in the restricting aperture (46) to prevent rotation of the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414) relative to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2) in a holder mounting state in which the holder device (12; 212; 312) is mounted on the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 1 wherein the restricting opening (46) is provided on the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2), and the restricting member (44) protrudes from the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414) in the holder mounting state and is arranged to at least partially to be provided in the restricting opening (46) in the holder mounting state. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 2 wherein the restricting member (44) is a separate member from the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414), the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414) includes an auxiliary opening (48), and the restricting member (44) is installed to be at least partially provided in the restricting opening (46) and the auxiliary opening (48) in the holder mounting state. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 3 wherein the restricting member (44) includes external threads (44A), and at least one of the restricting aperture (46) and the auxiliary aperture (48) includes a threaded hole adapted to be threadedly engaged with the external threads (44A) of the restricting member ( 44) to stand/get. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 3 or 4 wherein the restricting member (44) includes a restricting rod (44B) and a large-diameter body (44C; 44D), and an outer diameter of the large-diameter body (44C; 44D) is larger than an outer diameter of the restricting rod (44B). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 5 wherein the outer diameter of the large-diameter body (44C; 44D) is larger than an inner diameter of the restricting opening (46). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 5 or 6 wherein the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414) includes a recess (50), and the large-diameter body (44C; 44D) is at least partially provided in the recess (50) in the holder mounting state. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to one of Claims 5 until 7 wherein the large-diameter body (44C; 44D) is provided at an end of the restricting rod (44B). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to one of claims 2 until 8th wherein the restricting member (44) is provided integrally with the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414) as a one-piece, unitary member. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 1 wherein the restricting opening (46) is provided on the holder body (14; 214; 314; 414), and the restricting member (44) protrudes from the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2) in the holder mounting state and is arranged to at least partially to be provided in the restricting opening (46) in the holder mounting state. Holder device according to one of Claims 1 until 10 wherein the restricting member (44) or restricting aperture (46) is closer to the frame attachment portion (20) than the derailleur attachment portion (22). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to one of Claims 1 until 11 wherein one of the restricting member (44) or the restricting opening (46) has a receiving center axis and extends along the receiving center axis, the frame attachment portion (20) has a frame attachment opening (20A; 420A) arranged to be coaxial with a hub axis (8A) of a hub assembly (8) in the bracket mounting state in which the bracket device (12; 212; 312) is mounted on the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2), the derailleur mounting portion (22) has a derailleur mounting hole (22A). , which is set up to in a derailleur assembly state in which the derailleur (4) on the holder before direction (12; 212; 312) is mounted to be coaxial with a derailleur mount (4C), the frame attachment opening (20A; 420A) has a frame attachment center axis (A1), the derailleur attachment opening (22A) has a derailleur attachment center axis (A2), and the receptacle center axis from which one of the restricting member (44) and the restricting aperture (46), the frame attachment center axis (A1) and the derailleur attachment center axis (A2) are offset from each other. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 12 wherein the restricting member (44) and restricting opening (46) receiving center axis, frame attachment center axis (A1), and derailleur attachment center axis (A2) extend along each other. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 12 wherein the one of the restricting member (44) and the restricting opening (46) has a diameter, the frame mounting opening (20A; 420A) has a first inside diameter, the derailleur mounting opening (22A) has a second inside diameter, and the diameter of the one of the restricting member (44) and the restricting opening (46) is smaller than at least one of the first inner diameter and the second inner diameter. Bracket device (12; 212; 312) for mounting a derailleur (4) on a frame (2A) of a human-powered vehicle (2), the bracket device (12; 212; 312) comprising: including a holder body (14; 214; 314; 414). a frame attachment portion (20) configured to be attached to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2), a derailleur attachment portion (22) to which the derailleur (4) is to be attached, and a stabilizer bar mounting portion (262; 362) configured to mount a chain stabilizer. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 15 wherein the stabilizer bar attachment portion (262; 362) is spaced from the frame attachment portion (20) and the derailleur attachment portion (22). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 15 or 16 , further comprising the chain stabilizer (260; 360) arranged to be provided on the stabilizer attachment portion (262; 362), wherein the chain stabilizer (260; 360) is arranged to be radially outward of at least one sprocket of a plurality of sprockets (SP) to be provided to stabilize a chain relative to the plurality of sprockets (SP). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 17 , wherein the chain stabilizer (260; 360) includes a cleaning section (266) adapted to be at least partially provided between two adjacent sprockets of the plurality of sprockets (SP) to remove foreign matter lodged between the adjacent two Sprockets penetrates in an assembled state in which the holder device (12; 212; 312) is mounted on the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 18 wherein the cleaning section (266) includes a first cleaner (268) adapted to be provided between first adjacent two sprockets of the plurality of sprockets (SP) to remove a foreign matter lodged between the first adjacent two sprockets and a second cleaner (270) arranged to be provided between second adjacent two sprockets of the plurality of sprockets (SP) to remove a foreign matter entering between the second adjacent two sprockets. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 19 wherein the first cleaner (268) and the second cleaner (270) are arranged in an axial direction with respect to a rotational center axis of the plurality of sprockets (SP) in the assembled state. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to one of Claims 15 until 20 wherein the chain stabilizer (260; 360) includes a chain restricting portion (366) adapted to be provided on the stabilizer mounting portion (262; 362) to be contactable with the chain. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 21 , in which the chain restricting portion (366) is provided radially outside of the chain that engages/comes with a sprocket of the plurality of sprockets (SP) in an assembled state in which the holder device (12; 212; 312) is attached to the frame (2A ) of the human-powered vehicle (2) is mounted. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 21 or 22 wherein the chain constraint portion (366) is at least partially deformable when the chain constraint portion (366) contacts the chain. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to one of Claims 1 until 23 , further comprising a bracket attachment (16) arranged to attach the frame attachment portion (20) to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 24 wherein the frame attachment portion (20) includes an attachment threaded hole (20B) adapted to threadably engage the bracket attachment (16). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 25 wherein the bracket attachment (16) includes a female threaded hole (16D) adapted to threadably engage an attachment rod (6A) of a hub attachment apparatus (6) adapted to attach a hub assembly (8) to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2) to attach. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 24 wherein the frame attachment portion (20) includes an attachment threaded hole (20B) adapted to threadably engage the bracket attachment (16). Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 27 wherein the frame attachment portion (20) includes a female threaded hole (20F) adapted to threadably engage an attachment rod (6A) of a hub attachment apparatus (6) adapted to attach a hub assembly (8) to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2) to attach. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to Claim 24 wherein the bracket attachment (16) includes an attachment threaded hole (16G) adapted to threadably engage/enter the frame attachment portion (20), the bracket attachment (16) being adapted to be at least partially outside of a through hole (2E) of the frame to be provided in a bracket mounting state in which the bracket device (12; 212; 312) is mounted on the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2) and the frame attachment portion (20) extends through the through hole (2E) of the frame . Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to claim 29 wherein the frame attachment portion (20) includes a female threaded hole (20F) adapted to threadably engage an attachment rod (6A) of a hub attachment apparatus (6) adapted to attach a hub assembly (8) to the frame (2A) of the human-powered vehicle (2) to attach. Holder device (12; 212; 312) according to one of Claims 1 until 30 wherein the frame attachment portion (20) is provided integrally with the derailleur attachment portion (22) as a one-piece, unitary member.

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