TWI825081B - Mounting brackets for bicycles, bicycle component assemblies and bicycle component arrangements - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to mounting brackets (100, 200, 300) for bicycles (1) and bicycle component assemblies (400) as well bicycle component arrangements (500, 600) having such mounting brackets (100, 200, 300). An exemplary mounting bracket (100) in accordance with the present invention comprises a frame mounting portion (102) to be mounted around a bottom bracket hanger (2c) of a bicycle frame (2). The frame mounting portion (102) includes at least one frame attachment hole (102a, 102b) via which the frame mounting portion (102) is to be attached to the bicycle frame (2). The at least one frame attachment hole (102a, 102b) is offset from a center axis (CA) of the bottom bracket hanger (2c) as viewed from an axial direction with respect to the center axis (CA). The total number of the at least one frame attachment holes (102a, 102b) is less than or equal to two. Besides, the exemplary mounting bracket (100) comprises a first component mounting portion (104) to which a first bicycle component is to be attached and a second component mounting portion (106) to which a second bicycle component that is different from the first bicycle component, is to be attached.

Description

Mounting brackets for bicycles, bicycle component assemblies, and bicycle component equipment

The present invention relates to a mounting bracket for a bicycle, a bicycle component assembly including such a mounting bracket, and a bicycle component device including such a mounting bracket and/or a bicycle component assembly.

Traditionally, there is a type of chain unit or front derailleur, each of which has a mounting bracket that can be attached to a standard mounting part of a bottom bracket hanger, such as the ISCG (International Standard Chain Guide (International Standard Chain Guide)) mounting parts. It is known to provide a mounting bracket with three frame attachment holes for coupling to a mounting bracket hanger via all three mounting holes of an ISCG mounting component. However, this leads to the disadvantage that there is less possibility of coupling other elements to the mounting bracket and/or ISCG mounting part and thus adapting the overall configuration to the various needs and/or preferences of the rider of the bicycle. Or not even a possibility.

With this problem in mind, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting bracket for a bicycle, a bicycle component assembly, and a bicycle component device that can enhance the overall configuration for various needs of bicycle riders and/or or preferred adaptability.

According to a first aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket for a bicycle includes a frame mounting portion mountable about a bottom bracket hanger of a bicycle frame. The frame mounting portion includes at least one frame attachment hole, and the frame mounting portion is attachable to the bicycle frame via the at least one frame attachment hole. The at least one frame attachment hole is offset from the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger when viewed from an axial direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The total number of said at least one frame attachment hole is less than or equal to two. Additionally, the mounting bracket includes a first component mounting portion and a second component mounting portion, wherein a first bicycle component can be attached to the first component mounting portion, and a second bicycle component different from the first bicycle component can Attached to the second component mounting portion.

With the mounting bracket according to the first aspect, the first bicycle component and the second bicycle component can be attached to the mounting bracket, and the third bicycle component can be coupled to the third ISCG mounting part of the bottom bracket hanger of the bicycle. Three mounting holes.

According to a second aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to the first aspect is constructed such that said at least one frame attachment hole includes at least one elongate hole.

According to the mounting bracket of the second aspect, the mounting position of the mounting bracket relative to the bicycle frame can be adjusted.

According to a third aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to the second aspect is constructed such that said at least one elongated hole extends in a circumferential direction relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger.

According to the mounting bracket of the third aspect, the mounting position of the mounting bracket can be adjusted around the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to any one of the first to third aspects is constructed such that the first component mounting portion is disposed on the frame mounting portion relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. radially outside.

With the mounting bracket according to the fourth aspect, the chain guide can be mounted around the front sprocket of the bicycle.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to any one of the first to fourth aspects is constructed such that the first bicycle component includes a chain guide for guiding the bicycle chain.

With the mounting bracket according to the fifth aspect, the chain can be guided in a desired way.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a mounting bracket according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is constructed such that the frame mounting portion has a first end, and the longitudinal direction of the frame mounting portion is opposite to the second end of the first end. The first component mounting part is provided at the first end, and the second component mounting part is provided at the second end.

With the mounting bracket according to the sixth aspect, the second bicycle component can be mounted on the mounting bracket without interfering with the first bicycle component.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to the sixth aspect is constructed such that the second component mounting portion extends from a second end of the frame mounting portion to a circumference relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. direction extension.

With the mounting bracket according to the seventh aspect, the second bicycle component can be mounted between the two mounting holes of the ISCG mounting component.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to any one of the first to seventh aspects is constructed such that the second component mounting portion includes at least one second component attachment hole.

With the mounting bracket according to the eighth aspect, the second bicycle component can be mounted to the mounting bracket using fasteners passing through the second component attachment holes.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a mounting bracket according to the eighth aspect is constructed such that the at least one frame attachment hole includes a first frame attachment hole and a second frame attachment hole, the second frame attachment hole being The frame attachment hole is spaced circumferentially from the first frame attachment hole relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger such that the second frame attachment hole is circumferentially disposed between the first frame attachment hole and the first frame attachment hole. between the hole and the at least one second component attachment hole. The first frame attachment hole has a first circumferential hole end and a second circumferential hole end. The second frame attachment hole has a third circumferential hole end and a fourth circumferential hole end. The second circumferential hole end portion and the third circumferential hole end portion are disposed between the first circumferential hole end portion and the fourth circumferential hole end portion in the circumferential direction. The at least one second component attachment hole has a fifth circumferential hole end and a sixth circumferential hole end. The fourth circumferential hole end portion and the fifth circumferential hole end portion are disposed between the third circumferential hole end portion and the sixth circumferential hole end portion in the circumferential direction. The first angle is defined relative to the central axis between a second circumferential bore end of the first frame attachment bore and a third circumferential bore end of the second frame attachment bore. The second angle is defined relative to the central axis between a fourth circumferential bore end of the second frame attachment bore and a fifth circumferential bore end of the at least one second component attachment bore. The first angle is greater than the second angle.

With the mounting bracket according to the ninth aspect, the second bicycle component can be mounted between the two mounting holes of the ISCG mounting component.

According to a tenth aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to the eighth aspect is constructed such that a reference circle is defined about the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The at least one frame attachment hole and the at least one second component attachment hole are provided on the reference circle.

With the mounting bracket according to the tenth aspect, the space between the two mounting holes of the ISCG mounting component can be efficiently used to prevent the second bicycle component from rubbing against the ground during driving.

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects is constructed such that said at least one second component attachment hole is circular.

With the mounting bracket according to the eleventh aspect, the second bicycle component can be mounted to the mounting bracket using fasteners passing through the second component attachment holes.

According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to any of the eighth to eleventh aspects is constructed such that said at least one second component attachment hole has a center parallel to the bottom bracket hanger The axis extends from the central axis of the attachment hole.

With the mounting bracket according to the twelfth aspect, the operation of tightening the fastener can be performed to easily mount the second bicycle component to the mounting bracket.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to any of the eighth to eleventh aspects is constructed such that said at least one second component attachment hole has a center perpendicular to the bottom bracket hanger The axis extends from the central axis of the attachment hole.

With the mounting bracket according to the thirteenth aspect, the width of the second component mounting portion in the axial direction of the bottom bracket hanger can be minimized.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects is constructed such that the vehicle frame mounting portion, the first component mounting portion, and the second component mounting portion are formed into Integrated into a single one-piece component.

With the mounting bracket according to the fourteenth aspect, the manufacturing of the mounting bracket can be simplified.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a mounting bracket includes a coupling portion coupled to a periphery of a bottom bracket hanger of a bicycle frame. The coupling portion includes at least one coupling hole, and the coupling portion can be attached to the bicycle frame via the at least one coupling hole. The total number of the at least one coupling hole is less than or equal to two. The at least one coupling hole is configured to be disposed on an opposite side relative to the bicycle saddle relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. Additionally, the mounting bracket includes a bicycle component mounting portion and the bicycle component can be attached to the bicycle component mounting portion.

With the mounting bracket according to the fifteenth aspect, the clearance space below the bottom bracket hanger can be used to position the bicycle components on the mounting bracket.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to the fifteenth aspect is constructed such that said at least one coupling hole has a coupling hole central axis extending parallel to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger.

With the mounting bracket according to the sixteenth aspect, the bicycle component can be directly mounted on the ISCG mounting component.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to the sixteenth aspect is constructed such that the at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole. A reference circle is defined about the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The first coupling hole and the second coupling hole are disposed on the reference circle.

With the mounting bracket according to the seventeenth aspect, the space between the two mounting holes of the ISCG mounting component can be efficiently used to prevent the second bicycle component from rubbing against the ground during driving.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to the sixteenth or seventeenth aspect is constructed such that the at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole. At least one of the first coupling hole and the second coupling hole includes an elongated hole.

With the mounting bracket according to the eighteenth aspect, the mounting position of the mounting bracket around the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger can be adjusted.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to any one of the sixteenth to eighteenth aspects is constructed such that the coupling portion has a recess surrounding said at least one coupling hole.

With the mounting bracket according to the nineteenth aspect, the width of the coupling portion assembled with another mounting bracket in the axial direction of the bottom bracket hanger can be minimized.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to any one of the fifteenth to nineteenth aspects is constructed such that the at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole. , this second coupling hole is spaced apart from the first coupling hole in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The first coupling hole has a first circumferential hole end and a second circumferential hole end. The second coupling hole has a third circumferential hole end and a fourth circumferential hole end. The second circumferential hole end and the third circumferential hole end are disposed between the first circumferential hole end and the fourth circumferential hole end. A coupling end angle is defined relative to the central axis between the second circumferential bore end and the third circumferential bore end. The coupling end angle is equal to or less than 110 degrees.

With the mounting bracket according to the twentieth aspect, the bicycle component can be directly mounted on the ISCG mounting component.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to the fifteenth aspect is constructed such that in a coupled state in which the mounting bracket is coupled to the bicycle frame, the bicycle component mounting portion is removed from the mounting bracket. The coupling portion projects toward a central plane of the bicycle frame in an axial direction relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger.

With the mounting bracket according to the twenty-first aspect, the bicycle assembly can be placed close to the center plane of the bicycle frame to avoid interference with the bicycle crank assembly.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to the twenty-first aspect is constructed such that the bicycle component mounting portion includes at least one component attachment hole.

With the mounting bracket according to the twenty-second aspect, the bicycle component can be mounted to the mounting bracket using fasteners passing through the component attachment holes.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the invention, a mounting bracket according to the twenty-second aspect is constructed such that said at least one component attachment hole has an attachment hole center extending perpendicularly to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. axis.

With the mounting bracket according to the twenty-third aspect, the width of the bicycle component mounting portion in the axial direction of the bottom bracket hanger can be minimized.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the mounting bracket according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-third aspects is constructed such that the at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole. A coupling hole, the second coupling hole being spaced apart from the first coupling hole in a circumferential direction relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The bicycle component mounting portion is at least partially disposed in the circumferential direction between the first coupling hole and the second coupling hole when viewed from the axial direction.

With the mounting bracket according to aspect 24, the bicycle component can be mounted between the two mounting holes of the ISCG mounting component.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle component assembly includes a mounting bracket according to any one of the fifteenth to twenty-fourth aspects. The bicycle component is attached to the bicycle component mounting portion of the mounting bracket, wherein in a coupled state in which the mounting bracket is coupled to the bicycle frame, the bicycle component is suspended from the mounting bracket relative to the center of the bottom bracket The axial direction of the axis projects towards the center plane of the bicycle frame.

With the bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect, the bicycle component can be disposed close to the center plane of the bicycle frame to avoid interference with the bicycle crank assembly.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the invention, a bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect is constructed such that the bicycle component includes a housing and the mounting bracket is integrally formed with the housing as a single one-piece member.

With the bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-sixth aspect, the manufacturing of the bicycle component assembly can be simplified.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, a bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect is constructed such that the bicycle component includes a housing, and the mounting bracket and the housing are separate members from each other.

With the bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-seventh aspect, the bicycle component can be selectively mounted on the mounting bracket.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect is constructed such that the bicycle component includes an electrical device.

With the bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-eighth aspect, the electrical device can be disposed below the bottom bracket hanger.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-eighth aspect is constructed such that the electrical device includes a wireless communication device.

With the bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-ninth aspect, the wireless communication device can be disposed at the longitudinal center of the bicycle frame.

According to a thirtieth aspect of the invention, a bicycle component assembly according to the twenty-ninth aspect is constructed such that the electrical device includes a power source.

According to the bicycle component assembly of the thirtieth aspect, the power supply can be disposed at the longitudinal center of the bicycle frame.

According to a thirty-first aspect of the present invention, a bicycle assembly device includes a mounting bracket according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, and another one according to any one of the fifteenth to twenty-fourth aspects. A mounting bracket or a bicycle component assembly according to any one of the twenty-fifth to thirtieth aspects, wherein said two mounting brackets are coupled to each other.

The bicycle component device according to the thirty-first aspect can combine the technical functions of various mounting brackets and/or bicycle component assemblies.

An understanding of the present invention and its attendant advantages may be readily obtained as the present invention and its attendant many advantages are better understood by reference to the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. A more complete evaluation of the many vantage points that accompanies it.

In the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the same or similar element numbers in different drawings identify corresponding or identical elements. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description is provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Referring first to Figure 1A, a bicycle 1 is shown. The bicycle 1 is equipped with a bicycle assembly device 10 according to the invention (see Figure 2). Although the bicycle 1 is shown as a type of common bicycle, the bicycle assembly device 10 is not limited to use with such a common bicycle. The bicycle assembly device 10 may also be used with other types of bicycles, such as road racing bicycles or mountain bikes. The bicycle assembly device 10 is coupled to the ISCG mounting part 2c (bottom bracket hanger 2c) of the bicycle frame 2 of the bicycle 1 . The bicycle frame 2 has a center plane CP as shown in Figure 1B. The rear wheel 3a is rotatably coupled to the rear portion 2a of the bicycle frame 2, and the front wheel 3b is rotatably coupled to the front fork 4. The front fork 4 is pivotably coupled to the front portion 2b of the bicycle frame 2 of the bicycle 1 . In addition, the handlebar 5 is attached to the steerer tube of the front fork 4 via a handlebar stem. The bicycle saddle 6 is attached to the bicycle frame 2 of the bicycle 1 via a seat post. In addition, the bicycle 1 has a bicycle chain 7 . The bicycle chain 7 couples the rear sprocket 8a of the bicycle 1 to the front sprocket 8b of the bicycle 1 to transmit the force applied to the pedal coupled to the front sprocket 8b to the rear wheel 3a via the rear sprocket 8a. In addition, the bicycle 1 contains various other components, such as shifting devices and braking devices. However, these additional components are known and are not necessarily relevant to the invention. Therefore, detailed description of these additional components will be omitted for the sake of brevity.

In Figure 2, a perspective view of a bicycle assembly device 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Bicycle assembly device 10 is coupled The ISCG mounting member 2c is attached to the bicycle frame 2 of the bicycle 1 of Figures 1A and 1B. Details of various components of the bicycle component device 10 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 3, 4A, 4B, 6, 7, and 8. Here, in particular, it can be seen in the exemplary embodiment how the various components of the bicycle component device 10 are coupled to each other and to the ISCG mounting component 2c (bottom bracket hanger 2c) via fasteners 12.

As shown in FIG. 3 , a mounting bracket 100 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The mounting bracket 100 includes a frame mounting portion 102 that can be mounted around the bottom bracket hanger 2 c of the bicycle frame 2 . The frame mounting portion 102 includes at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b through which the frame mounting portion 102 can be attached to a bicycle. The bottom bracket hanger 2c of the frame 2. The at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b is offset from the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c when viewed from an axial direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The total number of at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b must always be equal to or less than two. Here, in this embodiment of the invention, the total number is two. In addition, the mounting bracket 100 has a first component mounting portion 104 . The first bicycle component may be attached to the first component mounting portion 104 . The mounting bracket 100 has a second component mounting portion 106 . A second bicycle component that is different from the first bicycle component may be attached to the second component mounting portion 106 . As discussed in greater detail below, examples of bicycle components that may be attached to the second component mounting portion 106 are additional mounting brackets 200 and 300 , the bicycle component assembly 400 , or other components such as electrical devices. , wireless communication device, and/or power supply.

The at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b includes at least one elongated hole to allow adjustment of the specific orientation of the mounting bracket 100 when attached to the bicycle frame 2 of the bicycle 1 sex. In certain embodiments, both holes are elongated.

The elongated frame attachment holes 102 a and 102 b extend in the circumferential direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2 c of the bicycle frame 2 .

The first component mounting portion 104 is disposed radially outside the frame mounting portion 102 with respect to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The first component mounting portion 104 has a first component attachment hole 104a. If desired, more than one component attachment hole may be provided in the first component mounting portion 104 . If desired, the first component attachment hole 104a may also be provided in the first component mounting portion 104 with another shape than that shown in the particular embodiment.

The first bicycle component may include a chain guide to guide the bicycle chain 7 (see Figure 1A). However, other bicycle components may also function as the first bicycle component. More specifically, the first bicycle component may comprise a chain guide of a front derailleur for displacing the bicycle chain 7 between at least two front sprockets 8b, or may comprise a chain guide of a chain device, It is used to prevent the bicycle chain 7 from falling from the single front sprocket 8b.

The frame mounting portion 102 has a first end 102c. The frame mounting portion 102 has a second end portion 102d opposite to the first end portion 102c in a longitudinal direction of the frame mounting portion 102. The first component mounting part 104 is provided at the first end 102c of the frame mounting part 102. The second component mounting part 106 is provided at the second end 102d of the frame mounting part 102.

The second component mounting portion 106 extends from the second end 102d of the frame mounting portion 102 in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The first component mounting portion 104 extends from the first end 102c of the frame mounting portion 102 in a radial direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c.

The second component mounting portion 106 includes at least one second component attachment hole 106a. If desired, more than one component attachment hole may be provided in the second component mounting portion 106 . If desired, the second component attachment hole 106a may also be provided in the second component mounting portion 106 with another shape than that shown here.

The at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b includes the first frame attachment hole 102a. The at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b includes a second frame attachment spaced apart from the first frame attachment hole 102a in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. Hole 102b. The second frame attachment hole 102b is provided in the circumferential direction between the first frame attachment hole 102a and the second component attachment hole 106a. The first frame attachment hole 102a has a first circumferential hole end 102aa and a second circumferential hole end 102ab. The second frame attachment hole 102b has a third circumferential hole end 102ba and a fourth circumferential hole end 102bb. The second circumferential hole end portion 102ab and the third circumferential hole end portion 102ba are disposed between the first circumferential hole end portion 102aa and the fourth circumferential hole end portion 102bb in the circumferential direction. The at least one second component attachment hole 106a has a fifth circumferential hole end 106aa and a sixth circumferential hole end 106ab. The fourth circumferential hole end portion 102bb and the fifth circumferential hole end portion 106aa are disposed between the third circumferential hole end portion 102ba and the sixth circumferential hole end portion 106ab in the circumferential direction. The first angle α is defined relative to the central axis CA between the second circumferential hole end 102ab of the first frame attachment hole 102a and the third circumferential hole end 102ba of the second frame attachment hole 102b. The second angle β is defined relative to the central axis CA between the fourth circumferential hole end 102bb of the second frame attachment hole 102b and the fifth circumferential hole end 106aa of the second component attachment hole 106a. The first angle α is greater than the second angle β.

A reference circle RC (only partially shown) is defined around the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The at least one frame attachment hole 102a and/or 102b and the second component attachment hole 106a are provided on the reference circle RC.

The second component attachment hole 106a is circular, but may be of another shape if desired, such as an elongated hole shape or a more specific shape such as that selected for the first component attachment hole 104a.

The second component attachment hole 106a has an attachment hole central axis ACA extending parallel to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c in the installed state.

Alternatively, the second component attachment hole 106a may have an attachment hole central axis extending perpendicular to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c or at any other desired angle.

The frame mounting portion 102, the first component mounting portion 104, and the second component mounting portion 106 are integrally formed into a single one-piece component (mounting bracket 100).

Additionally, as shown here, the second component mounting portion 106 may be provided with a recess 106b surrounding the second component attachment hole 106a. By this recess 106b, the width of the second component mounting portion 106 assembled with the other mounting bracket 200 in the axial direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c is minimized (see FIG. 7B). All holes provided in the mounting bracket 100 and other devices described below may be provided with recesses. The recess surrounding the hole saves material and minimizes the thickness of the assembled bicycle component assembly and/or bicycle component device (see below). Additionally, each mounting portion (102, 104, and 106) or mounting bracket 100 and each other device described below may be provided with openings, such as opening 108. This reduces the overall weight of each component and saves material costs in manufacturing each component.

Now, a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B.

The mounting bracket 200 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a coupling portion 202 that can be coupled to the periphery of the bottom bracket hanger 2 c of the bicycle frame 2 . The coupling portion 202 includes at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b, and the coupling portion 202 can be (at least indirectly) attached to the bicycle via the at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b. Rack 2. The total number of the at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b is less than or equal to two. Here, in certain embodiments, the total number is two. Said at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b is configured to be arranged on the opposite side of the bottom bracket hanger 2c relative to the bicycle saddle 6 with respect to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The mounting bracket 200 also includes a bicycle component mounting portion 204 to which a bicycle component may be attached.

The at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b has a coupling hole central axis CCA. The coupling hole central axis CCA extends parallel to the central axis CA of the base bracket hanger 2 c in the installed state. However, the coupling hole central axis CCA may also extend perpendicularly or at any other desired angle relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c.

The at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b has a first coupling hole 202a and a second coupling hole 202b. A reference circle RC (only partially shown) is defined around the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The first coupling hole 202a and the second coupling hole 202b are provided on the reference circle RC.

One or more of the at least one coupling hole 202a and/or 202b provided and here in particular the first coupling hole 202a may comprise an elongated hole.

The coupling portion 202 has a recess 202c surrounding the second coupling hole 202b.

The second coupling hole 202b is spaced apart from the first coupling hole 202a in the circumferential direction relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. The first coupling hole 202a has a first circumferential hole end portion 202aa and a second circumferential hole end portion 202ab. The second coupling hole 202b has a third circumferential hole end 202ba and a fourth circumferential hole end 202bb. The second circumferential hole end portion 202ab and the third circumferential hole end portion 202ba are provided between the first circumferential hole end portion 202aa and the fourth circumferential hole end portion 202bb. The coupling end angle μ is defined relative to the central axis CA between the second circumferential hole end 202ab and the third circumferential hole end 202ba. The coupling end angle μ is equal to or less than 110 degrees, and in particular less than 100 degrees or even less than 90 degrees.

The bicycle component mounting portion 204 projects from the coupling portion 202 of the mounting bracket 200 . The bicycle component mounting portion 204 faces the center plane CP of the bicycle frame 2 in the axial direction relative to the center axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c in the coupled state in which the mounting bracket 200 is coupled to the bicycle frame 2 (See Figure 1B) protrudes.

The bicycle component mounting portion 204 includes at least one, and here specifically two component attachment holes 204a.

The at least one component attachment hole 204a has an attachment hole central axis extending perpendicular to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2c. However, other configurations are possible if desired.

The bicycle component mounting portion 204 is at least partially disposed in the circumferential direction between the first coupling hole 202a and the second coupling hole 202b when viewed from the axial direction.

In Figure 5, a mounting bracket 300 according to a third exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown. The mounting bracket 300 is quite similar to the mounting bracket shown in Figures 4A and 4B. The mounting bracket 300 includes a coupling portion 302 having a first coupling hole 302a and a second coupling hole 302b, and a bicycle component mounting portion 304. In contrast to the configuration shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B , in addition to the first coupling hole 302 a , the second coupling hole 302 b is also constructed to directly attach the coupling portion 302 to the bottom bracket hanger 2 c instead of As in the configuration of the second exemplary embodiment of the invention, attached to another mounting bracket 100 or similar device. Additionally, the bicycle component mounting portion 304 is different from the bicycle component mounting portion 204 in that the bicycle component mounting portion 304 does not have any component attachment holes 204a. Therefore, the bicycle component will have to be coupled to the bicycle component mounting portion 304, such as via electromagnetic force or a clamping mechanism rather than a screw connection.

Now, a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 6 .

A bicycle component assembly 400 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes the above-described mounting bracket 200 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention (see FIGS. 4A and 4B ). The bicycle component 410 is attached to the bicycle component mounting portion 204 of the mounting bracket 200 . The bicycle assembly 410 in the coupled state in which the mounting bracket 200 is coupled to the bicycle frame 2 is directed from the axial direction of the mounting bracket 200 relative to the central axis CA of the bottom bracket hanger 2 c towards the center of the bicycle frame 2 Planar protrusion.

In one exemplary configuration, bicycle assembly 410 includes housing 410a. The mounting bracket 300 is integrally formed with the housing 410a as a single, one-piece component, as would be seen in Figure 5 if the portions specifically shown as the bicycle component mounting portion 304 were replaced with the bicycle component shown therein. Assembly housing 410a.

In the fourth exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 6, bicycle assembly 410 includes a housing 410a. The mounting bracket 200 and the housing 410a are separate components. Here, bicycle assembly 410 is coupled to mounting bracket 200 via fasteners 12 . The fastener 12 is disposed through the assembly attachment hole 204a of the mounting bracket 200.

Bicycle assembly 410 may include non-electrical devices, such as chain guides. The bicycle assembly 410 may include, inter alia, electrical devices, such as an electrically driven derailleur, sensors such as a cadence sensor or speed sensor, or a junction box. The bicycle component 410 may further include a wireless communication device such as a Bluetooth transmitter or transceiver, and/or a power supply.

Now, two further exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 8. FIG.

According to the fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B , a bicycle assembly device 500 includes the mounting bracket 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention (see FIG. 3 ) and the third mounting bracket 100 according to the present invention. Two exemplary embodiments of the mounting bracket 200 (see Figures 4A and 4B). The two mounting brackets 100 and 200 are coupled to each other. Here, the fastener 12 is guided through the second component attachment hole 106a of the mounting bracket 100 and the second coupling hole 202b of the mounting bracket 200 to couple the mounting bracket 100 and the mounting bracket 200 to each other. . As shown in FIG. 7B , the recessed portion 106b of the second component mounting portion 106 of the mounting bracket 100 is engaged with the recessed portion 202c disposed around the second coupling hole 202b. This allows to save material and installation space in the area where the two mounting brackets 100 and 200 are coupled to each other.

According to a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8 , a bicycle assembly device 600 includes the mounting bracket 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention (see FIG. 3 ) and a fourth exemplary embodiment according to the present invention. A bicycle component assembly 400 of a preferred embodiment (see Figure 6). The two mounting brackets 100 and 200 are coupled to each other (here in the same manner as described above in relation to the fifth exemplary embodiment). The bicycle assembly device 600 shown in FIG. 8 corresponds to the bicycle assembly device shown in FIG. 2 .

Of course, other combinations of components may also be provided, such as the mounting bracket 100 and the mounting bracket 300, or a bicycle component assembly that looks like the mounting bracket 300 (as described above with respect to the housing). combination.

1‧‧‧Bicycle 2‧‧‧Bicycle frame 2a‧‧‧Rear 2b‧‧‧Front 2c‧‧‧ISCG mounting parts, bottom bracket hanger 3a‧‧‧Rear wheel 3b‧‧‧Front wheel 4‧‧‧Front fork 5‧‧‧Handlebar 6‧‧‧Bicycle saddle 7‧‧‧Bicycle chain 8a‧‧‧Rear sprocket 8b‧‧‧Front sprocket 10‧‧‧Bicycle component equipment 12‧‧‧Fasteners 100‧‧‧Mounting Bracket 102‧‧‧Frame installation part 102a‧‧‧Frame attachment hole, first frame attachment hole 102aa‧‧‧End of first circumferential hole 102ab‧‧‧Second circumferential hole end 102b‧‧‧Frame attachment hole, second frame attachment hole 102ba‧‧‧End of the third circumferential hole 102bb‧‧‧End of the fourth circumferential hole 102c‧‧‧First end 102d‧‧‧Second end 104‧‧‧First component installation part 104a‧‧‧First component attachment hole 106‧‧‧Second component installation part 106a‧‧‧Second component attachment hole 106aa‧‧‧End of fifth circumferential hole 106ab‧‧‧Sixth circumferential hole end 106b‧‧‧Concave 108‧‧‧opening 200‧‧‧Mounting Bracket 202‧‧‧Coupling part 202a‧‧‧Coupling hole, first coupling hole 202aa‧‧‧End of first circumferential hole 202ab‧‧‧Second circumferential hole end 202b‧‧‧Coupling hole, second coupling hole 202ba‧‧‧End of the third circumferential hole 202bb‧‧‧End of the fourth circumferential hole 202c‧‧‧Concave 204‧‧‧Bicycle component installation part 204a‧‧‧Component attachment hole 300‧‧‧Mounting Bracket 302‧‧‧Coupling part 302a‧‧‧First coupling hole 302b‧‧‧Second coupling hole 304‧‧‧Bicycle component installation part 400‧‧‧Bicycle component assembly 410‧‧‧Bicycle components 410a‧‧‧Case 500‧‧‧Bicycle component equipment 600‧‧‧Bicycle component equipment ACA‧‧‧Attachment hole center axis CA‧‧‧Central axis CCA‧‧‧Coupling hole center axis CP‧‧‧Center Plane RC‧‧‧Reference Circle α‧‧‧First angle β‧‧‧Second angle μ‧‧‧Coupling end angle

Figure 1A is a side view of a bicycle equipped with a bicycle assembly device according to the invention.

Figure 1B is a schematic front view of the bicycle shown in Figure 1A.

2 is a perspective view of an exemplary bicycle assembly device coupled to the bicycle shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B.

3 is a plan view of a mounting bracket according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4A is a perspective view of a mounting bracket according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4B is a plan view of the mounting bracket shown in Figure 4A.

5 is a perspective view of a mounting bracket according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a perspective view of a bicycle component assembly according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

7A is a first perspective view of a bicycle assembly device according to a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7B is a second perspective view of the bicycle assembly device of Figure 7A.

8 is a perspective view of a bicycle assembly device according to a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2c‧‧‧ISCG mounting parts, bottom bracket hanger

10‧‧‧Bicycle component equipment

12‧‧‧Fasteners

100‧‧‧Mounting Bracket

200‧‧‧Mounting Bracket

410‧‧‧Bicycle components

Claims (31)

A mounting bracket containing: A frame mounting portion is mountable around a bottom bracket hanger of a bicycle frame, the frame mounting portion includes at least one frame attachment hole, and the frame mounting portion is accessible via the at least one frame Attachment holes are attached to the bicycle frame, the at least one frame attachment hole being aligned with the bottom bracket hanger when viewed from an axial direction relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The central axis is offset and the total number of the at least one frame attachment hole is less than or equal to two; a first component mounting portion to which a first bicycle component can be attached; and A second component mounting portion to which a second bicycle component different from the first bicycle component can be attached. The mounting bracket as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein The at least one frame attachment hole includes at least one elongated hole. The mounting bracket as described in item 2 of the patent application, wherein The at least one elongated hole extends in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in any one of items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The first component mounting portion is disposed radially outward of the frame mounting portion relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in any one of items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The first bicycle component includes a chain guide that guides the bicycle chain. The mounting bracket as described in any one of items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein the frame mounting portion has a first end, and a second end opposite to the first end in a longitudinal direction of the frame mounting portion, The first component mounting portion is provided at the first end, and The second component mounting portion is provided at the second end. The mounting bracket as described in item 6 of the patent application, wherein The second component mounting portion extends from the second end of the frame mounting portion in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in any one of items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The second component mounting portion includes at least one second component attachment hole. The mounting bracket as described in item 8 of the patent application, wherein The at least one frame attachment hole includes a first frame attachment hole and a second frame attachment hole, the second frame attachment hole being in line with the circumferential direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. the first frame attachment hole is spaced apart such that the second frame attachment hole is disposed between the first frame attachment hole and the at least one second component attachment hole in the circumferential direction, The first frame attachment hole has a first circumferential hole end and a second circumferential hole end, The second frame attachment hole has a third circumferential hole end and a fourth circumferential hole end, the second circumferential hole end and the third circumferential hole end being disposed at the first circumferential hole in the circumferential direction between the end and the end of the fourth circumferential hole, the at least one second component attachment hole has a fifth circumferential hole end and a sixth circumferential hole end, The fourth circumferential hole end and the fifth circumferential hole end are disposed between the third circumferential hole end and the sixth circumferential hole end in the circumferential direction, a first angle is defined relative to the central axis between the second circumferential hole end of the first frame attachment hole and the third circumferential hole end of the second frame attachment hole, a second angle is defined relative to the central axis between the fourth circumferential hole end of the second frame attachment hole and the fifth circumferential hole end of the at least one second component attachment hole, and The first angle is greater than the second angle. The mounting bracket as described in item 8 of the patent application, wherein a reference circle is defined about the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger, and The at least one frame attachment hole and the at least one second component attachment hole are provided on the reference circle. The mounting bracket as described in item 8 of the patent application, wherein The at least one second component attachment hole is circular. The mounting bracket as described in item 8 of the patent application, wherein The at least one second component attachment hole has an attachment hole central axis extending parallel to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in item 8 of the patent application, wherein The at least one second component attachment hole has an attachment hole central axis extending perpendicular to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in any one of items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, wherein The frame mounting portion, the first component mounting portion, and the second component mounting portion are integrally formed into a single one-piece component. A mounting bracket containing: The coupling portion can be coupled around the bottom bracket hanger of the bicycle frame, the coupling portion includes at least one coupling hole, and the coupling portion can be attached via the at least one coupling hole. Connected to the bicycle frame, the total number of the at least one coupling hole is less than or equal to two, the at least one coupling hole is configured to be disposed relative to the bicycle saddle relative to a central axis of the bottom bracket hanger the opposite side; and A bicycle component mounting portion to which a bicycle component can be attached. The mounting bracket as described in item 15 of the patent application, wherein The at least one coupling hole has a coupling hole central axis extending parallel to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in item 16 of the patent application, wherein The at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole, a reference circle is defined about the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger, and The first coupling hole and the second coupling hole are disposed on the reference circle. The mounting bracket as described in item 16 of the patent application, wherein The at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole, and At least one of the first coupling hole and the second coupling hole includes an elongated hole. The mounting bracket described in item 16 or 17 of the patent application scope, wherein The coupling portion has a recess surrounding the at least one coupling hole. The mounting bracket described in item 15 or 16 of the patent application scope, wherein The at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole, the second coupling hole being spaced apart from the first coupling hole in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger , The first coupling hole has a first circumferential hole end and a second circumferential hole end, The second coupling hole has a third circumferential hole end and a fourth circumferential hole end, and the second circumferential hole end and the third circumferential hole end are disposed between the first circumferential hole end and the fourth circumferential hole end. between the ends of the circumferential holes, a coupling end angle is defined relative to the central axis between the second circumferential hole end and the third circumferential hole end, and The coupling end angle is equal to or less than 110 degrees. The mounting bracket as described in item 15 of the patent application, wherein In a coupled state in which the mounting bracket is coupled to the bicycle frame, the bicycle component mounting portion is aligned from the coupling portion of the mounting bracket relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The axial direction projects towards the central plane of the bicycle frame. The mounting bracket as described in item 21 of the patent application, wherein The bicycle component mounting portion includes at least one component attachment hole. The mounting bracket as described in item 22 of the patent application, wherein The at least one component attachment hole has an attachment hole central axis extending perpendicular to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger. The mounting bracket as described in any one of items 21 to 23 of the patent application scope, wherein The at least one coupling hole includes a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole, the second coupling hole being spaced apart from the first coupling hole in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger ,and The bicycle component mounting portion is at least partially disposed in the circumferential direction between the first coupling hole and the second coupling hole when viewed from the axial direction. A bicycle component assembly including: The mounting bracket is as described in any one of items 15 to 24 of the patent application scope; and the bicycle component attached to the bicycle component mounting portion of the mounting bracket, wherein In the coupled state in which the mounting bracket is coupled to the bicycle frame, the bicycle assembly extends from the mounting bracket in an axial direction relative to the central axis of the bottom bracket hanger toward the bicycle frame. The central plane protrudes. The bicycle component assembly as described in item 25 of the patent application, wherein the bicycle assembly includes a casing, and The mounting bracket is integrally formed with the housing as a single one-piece component. The bicycle component assembly as described in item 25 of the patent application, wherein the bicycle assembly includes a casing, and The mounting bracket and the housing are separate components. The bicycle component assembly as described in item 25 of the patent application, wherein The bicycle component contains electrical devices. The bicycle component assembly as described in item 28 of the patent application, wherein The electrical device includes a wireless communication device. The bicycle component assembly as described in item 29 of the patent application, wherein The electrical device contains a power source. A bicycle component device containing: A mounting bracket as described in any one of items 1 to 14 of the patent application scope; and Another mounting bracket as described in any one of items 15 to 24 of the patent application, or a bicycle component assembly as described in any one of items 25 to 30 of the patent application, wherein The two mounting brackets are coupled to each other.