WO2004048187A1 - Poignee de guidon - Google Patents

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WO2004048187A1
WO2004048187A1 PCT/GB2003/005051 GB0305051W WO2004048187A1 WO 2004048187 A1 WO2004048187 A1 WO 2004048187A1 GB 0305051 W GB0305051 W GB 0305051W WO 2004048187 A1 WO2004048187 A1 WO 2004048187A1
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grip
handlebar
user
sleeve
palm
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Colin Alexander Laidlaw
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Colin Alexander Laidlaw
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Application filed by Colin Alexander Laidlaw filed Critical Colin Alexander Laidlaw
Priority to AU2003302402A priority Critical patent/AU2003302402A1/en
Publication of WO2004048187A1 publication Critical patent/WO2004048187A1/fr

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K21/00—Steering devices
    • B62K21/26—Handlebar grips

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  • This invention relates to a grip for a handlebar.
  • Handlebar grips are particularly known in connection with bicycles, but they can occur in many fields, where the user is gripping a cylindrical or tubular bar, for example mowing machines, shopping trolleys and the like. Traditionally they are in the form of a sleeve which encircles the bar and they are often formed from materials which are designed to increase comfort by being softer, of appropriate outer diameter and poor heat conductors (so as to not feel excessively cold). However, when used for long periods of time, particularly where vibration is involved, they can be uncomfortable to use and may even introduce injuries in the wrist area.
  • the Applicant's invention consists in a grip for a handle bar including a first portion for at least substantially encircling the handlebar to retain the grip thereon and a second portion for supporting the user's palm when the user's fingers are around the first portion.
  • the invention consists in the grip for a handlebar including a first portion in the form of a sleeve for at least substantially encircling the handlebar and a second portion in the form of a platform extending generally tangentially from the sleeve for supporting the user's palm, when the user's fingers are wrapped around the first portion.
  • the second portion may extend less than the length of the first portion to define a passage into which the user's thumb can sit.
  • the second portion is profiled to reflect the shape of the user's palm and in particular to accommodate the ball at the base of the thumb, which is known as the "mound of Venus" in astro palmistry.
  • the second portion at least, may have a pressure relieving covering, for example in the form of a gel sac.
  • the pressure relieving covering may extend downwardly over the first portion and, additionally or alternatively, the second portion may be shaped to provide channels or openings for accommodating the user's fingers or parts thereof.
  • a part of the surface of the grip which is designed to be in contact with the hand, may be pimpled for improved grip and to reduce sweating.
  • the second and first portions may be integral or the second portion may be integral with a part of the first portion, which may be made in two part form, or the first and second portions may be formed from a two or multi-part moulding.
  • the grip may include at least one stiffening element and the stiffening element may include a part for at least substantially encircling the handlebar.
  • That part may include one or more grub screws for engaging the handlebar, in use, to resist rotation of the grip relative to the handlebar.
  • the grip may further include a device for engaging the handlebar to resist rotation.
  • a device may include an expandable body for insertion within a hollow handlebar to engage the inner surface of the handlebar on expansion.
  • this first and second portions are formed from silicon rubber. They may be moulded from this or other suitable material and the moulding may be two or more part. In that case a lower part of the moulding might be made of suffer material than the upper part of the moulding to achieve a suitable combination of support and comfort.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view from above and one end of a handle bar grip
  • Figure 2 is a view substantially from above
  • Figure 3 is a view of the grip of Figures 1 and 2 mounted on a handlebar when viewed from the read;
  • Figures 4 to 6 are respective views from one end and above; below and from the front and below and the other end of a further embodiment of the grip suitable for use with rapid fire gearing changing apparatus;
  • Figures 7 and 8 are respectively a view from below and one end and a view from above and the same end of a grip for use with a twist action gear change;
  • Figures 9 and 10 are views from above, from one end and the other end respectively, of a grip for use with a handlebar horn;
  • Figure 11 is an exploded view of the grip of Figure 4;
  • Figure 12 is an exploded view of the grip of Figure 8; and
  • Figure 13 is an exploded view of the grip of Figure 9. ⁇ > / r ,
  • a handlebar grip is generally indicated at 10, and consists of first portion in the form of a cylindrical sleeve 11 , a second portion in the form of a rearwardly extending platform 12 and a pressure relieving cover 13.
  • the sleeve 11 and platform 12 may be made of any suitable material, but it is particularly preferred that they are made of silicon rubber. Such rubber can be provided in a range of stiffnesses and a compromise will be sought between the material being soft enough for comfort and yet still enough to form the platform 12. Alternatively, as will be seen below, a frame or stiffening elements may be provided to give support to the platform 12.
  • Il0 sleeve 11 has a collar 14 which is preferably rigid and includes one or more screw apertures 15 to receive a grub screw to enable the grip to be locked against rotation relative to a handlebar.
  • the grip 10 is secured in that orientation by means of a grub screw 17 located in the hole 15.
  • the platform 12 is profiled to accommodate the ball 18 of the user's thumb 19 and further it extends only along part of the sleeve 11 to leave a passage 20 for the thumb 19.
  • the under surface of the sleeve 11 may be relieved locally, as indicated in chain line at 21 in Figure 2 to accommodate the user's fingers 23.
  • the pressure relieving mat 13 may be pimpled, as indicated at 24 to improve grip and allow air circulation and will normally be in the form of a gel sac.
  • FIGs 4 to 6, 7 and 8 and 9 and 10 illustrate further embodiments of the grip 10 for use in different situations and in particular with different gear changing arrangements. They are otherwise substantially as previously described, except the pressure relieving mat has been dispensed with and a suitable softness of silicon rubber selected.
  • the pimples 24 are therefore formed on the surface of the rubber.
  • each of these embodiments is provided with stiffening elements 25, which allow the load on a platform 12 to be transmitted directly to the handlebar.
  • the stiffening elements 25 have lateral tags or enlarged portions 26 which can accommodate the grub screw 17.
  • An opening, such as is indicated at 27 may be provided to allow access to the grub screw.
  • the grips 10 are conveniently moulded in two-part form and in this case the lower portion may be formed of stiffer material than the upper portion to enhance mechanical stability, whilst leaving the area contacted by the user's hand sufficiently soft to enhance comfort and pressure release.
  • the surface of the platform 12 has a greater sophistication in its profiling so that it will particulariy accommodate the user's hand.
  • the two-part form of the grip 10 gives the possibility of supplying a range of profiles for use by different user's e.g. men, women and children.
  • the device could include an expandable body, which would be inserted with the inside of the handlebar 16 on mounting of the sleeve 11 and could be then expanded, in a known manner to lock the device to the handlebar.
  • an expandable body which would be inserted with the inside of the handlebar 16 on mounting of the sleeve 11 and could be then expanded, in a known manner to lock the device to the handlebar.
  • Such an arrangement could be required for example for use on particularly rugged terrain or with a mechanism which creates significant vibration.
  • the platform 12 has been described as extending tangentially to the sleeve 11. This encompasses any arrangement in which the surface of the platform 12 is essentially continuous with the surface of the sleeve 11 so that the palm of the user's hand can be supported generally horizontally whilst the user's fingers are wrapped around the sleeve 11.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un poignée (10) destinée à un guidon comprenant une première partie (11) destinée à encercler sensiblement un guidon (16) afin d'y retenir la poignée, et une seconde partie (12) destinée à supporter la paume de l'utilisateur, lorsque les doigts de l'utilisateur sont placés en enveloppement autour de la première partie.
PCT/GB2003/005051 2002-11-22 2003-11-20 Poignee de guidon WO2004048187A1 (fr)

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AU2003302402A AU2003302402A1 (en) 2002-11-22 2003-11-20 Handlebar grip

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US60/428,587 2002-11-22
GB0227401.7 2002-11-23
GB0227401A GB0227401D0 (en) 2002-11-23 2002-11-23 Handlebar grip

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EP2030885A1 (fr) * 2007-08-30 2009-03-04 RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbH Poignée de vélo
EP2028077A3 (fr) * 2007-08-22 2010-08-11 TFK Trends for Kids GmbH Vertrieb von Kinder-Trend-Artikeln Poignée pour un guidon ou une anse sur un châssis à pousser ou sur une bielle
WO2011021060A1 (fr) * 2009-08-19 2011-02-24 Badollet, Pascal Poignée pour guidon d'un véhicule à deux roues
EP2423088A3 (fr) * 2010-08-30 2012-04-25 RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbH Poignée de vélo
EP3222507A1 (fr) 2016-03-24 2017-09-27 RTI Sports GmbH Poignée de vélo de descente

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DE806325C (de) * 1949-02-19 1951-06-14 Wwe August Vom Heede Fa Griff fuer Fahrradlenkstangen
FR1221709A (fr) * 1959-01-07 1960-06-03 Poignée de guidon perfectionnée
US4308762A (en) * 1980-04-14 1982-01-05 Oakley, Inc. Lightened hand grip
US4599920A (en) * 1983-08-22 1986-07-15 Orthopedic Design, Inc. Power grip insert
US5761767A (en) * 1996-03-21 1998-06-09 Barton; Thomas J. Handle
WO1999055426A1 (fr) * 1998-04-24 1999-11-04 Robinson George T Poignee d'appui pour musculation
US6183400B1 (en) * 1999-06-25 2001-02-06 Harold Raymond Pope Hand at rest grip
WO2002030731A1 (fr) * 2000-10-10 2002-04-18 Putnam Andrew M Dispositif de prehension manuelle

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DE806325C (de) * 1949-02-19 1951-06-14 Wwe August Vom Heede Fa Griff fuer Fahrradlenkstangen
FR1221709A (fr) * 1959-01-07 1960-06-03 Poignée de guidon perfectionnée
US4308762A (en) * 1980-04-14 1982-01-05 Oakley, Inc. Lightened hand grip
US4599920A (en) * 1983-08-22 1986-07-15 Orthopedic Design, Inc. Power grip insert
US5761767A (en) * 1996-03-21 1998-06-09 Barton; Thomas J. Handle
WO1999055426A1 (fr) * 1998-04-24 1999-11-04 Robinson George T Poignee d'appui pour musculation
US6183400B1 (en) * 1999-06-25 2001-02-06 Harold Raymond Pope Hand at rest grip
WO2002030731A1 (fr) * 2000-10-10 2002-04-18 Putnam Andrew M Dispositif de prehension manuelle

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2028077A3 (fr) * 2007-08-22 2010-08-11 TFK Trends for Kids GmbH Vertrieb von Kinder-Trend-Artikeln Poignée pour un guidon ou une anse sur un châssis à pousser ou sur une bielle
EP2030885A1 (fr) * 2007-08-30 2009-03-04 RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbH Poignée de vélo
WO2011021060A1 (fr) * 2009-08-19 2011-02-24 Badollet, Pascal Poignée pour guidon d'un véhicule à deux roues
CN102574562A (zh) * 2009-08-19 2012-07-11 P·巴多莱 用于两轮车辆把手的握柄
US9120528B2 (en) 2009-08-19 2015-09-01 Pascal Badollet Handle for two-wheeled vehicle handlebars
EP2423088A3 (fr) * 2010-08-30 2012-04-25 RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbH Poignée de vélo
EP2774834A3 (fr) * 2010-08-30 2014-12-03 RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbH Poignée de vélo
EP3222507A1 (fr) 2016-03-24 2017-09-27 RTI Sports GmbH Poignée de vélo de descente

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