GB1581560A - Drive systems for rider-propelled vehicles - Google Patents

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GB1581560A
GB1581560A GB9593/77A GB959377A GB1581560A GB 1581560 A GB1581560 A GB 1581560A GB 9593/77 A GB9593/77 A GB 9593/77A GB 959377 A GB959377 A GB 959377A GB 1581560 A GB1581560 A GB 1581560A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M9/00—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like
    • B62M9/04—Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M25/00—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
    • B62M25/02—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers
    • B62M25/04—Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers hand actuated

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  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
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GB9593/77A 1976-03-18 1977-03-18 Drive systems for rider-propelled vehicles Expired GB1581560A (en)

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JP (1) JPS52135140A (enExample)
CA (1) CA1060677A (enExample)
FR (1) FR2344440A1 (enExample)
GB (1) GB1581560A (enExample)
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FR2866624A1 (fr) * 2004-02-20 2005-08-26 Jacques Rene Boone Transmission a variation continue de vitesse pour bicyclettes

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GB2371526A (en) * 2001-01-26 2002-07-31 Eric Hastle Cam drive variable gearing bicycle transmission
FR2866624A1 (fr) * 2004-02-20 2005-08-26 Jacques Rene Boone Transmission a variation continue de vitesse pour bicyclettes

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US4133550A (en) 1979-01-09
US4133550B1 (en) 1994-04-12
JPS52135140A (en) 1977-11-11
FR2344440B1 (enExample) 1984-04-06
IT1104653B (it) 1985-10-21
CA1060677A (en) 1979-08-21
FR2344440A1 (fr) 1977-10-14

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PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee