US3842946A
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Braking system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-22
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-03-22
Abstract
Abstract An improved braking system of the caliper type uses only a single hand lever. The operation of one of the caliper type brakes by use of the hand lever in conjunction with the inertia of the vehicle provides energy to supply power for the braking effort to the other caliper brake on the other wheel. This is accomplished by use of a movable mounting means for the first brake so that the combination of the movement of the rotating wheel and the brake in engagement with said wheel translates these forces into linear motion which is used to apply the braking effort for the other brake at the other wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 B Blevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62L; B62L1/00; B62L1/02; B62L1/06; B62L1/10; B62L1/12; B62L3/00; B62L3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
For use with a bicycle, including a frame and wheel forks, wheels rotatably mounted in said wheel forks and means for imparting rotation to said wheels for propelling the bicycle, the combination therewith of an improved braking system, which comprises: A. brakes mounted near the periphery of each of said wheels for application of braking effort to the peripheral portion of each of said wheels: B. means for applying effort to a first brake: C. the improvement of motion transmission means for translating vehicular momentum to linear movement for application of effort to the other of said brakes, comprising: 1. a movable mounting means for said first brake; a. said mounting means comprising a sliding mechanism including: 1. a supporting structure for said sliding mechanism fixedly mounted to the frame of said bicycle, and, 2. a mounting member slidably mounted thereon, said mounting member being movable in the direction of rotation of said wheels in response to the motion of said wheels and the braking effort of the brake in engagement with one of said wheels; 3. the further improvement in which said supporting structure is a post and said mounting member is a sleeve slidably mounted thereon, and; 2. linkage means in operative relation with said movable mounting member and said other brake for transmitting motion from said movable mounting member to said other brake and for application of brake engaging effort to said other brake.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
For use with a bicycle, including a frame and wheel forks, wheels rotatably mounted in said wheel forks and means for imparting rotation to said wheels for propelling the bicycle, the combination therewith of an improved braking system, which comprises: A. brakes mounted near the periphery of each of said wheels for application of braking effort to the peripheral portion of each of said wheels: B. means for applying effort to a first brake: C. the improvement of motion transmission means for translating vehicular momentum to linear movement for application of effort to the other of said brakes, comprising: 1. a movable mounting means for said first brake; a. said mounting means comprising a sliding mechanism including: 1. a supporting structure for said sliding mechanism fixedly mounted to the frame of said bicycle, and, 2. a mounting member slidably mounted thereon, said mounting member being movable in the direction of rotation of said wheels in response to the motion of said wheels and the braking effort of the brake in engagement with one of said wheels; 3. the further improvement in which said supporting structure is a post and said mounting member is a sleeve slidably mounted thereon, and; 2. linkage means in operative relation with said movable mounting member and said other brake for transmitting motion from said movable mounting member to said other brake and for application of brake engaging effort to said other brake.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improved braking system, as defined in claim 1, the further improvement of a retaining collar on the end of said post for limiting the linear movement of said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
linkage means in operative relation with said movable mounting member and said other brake for transmitting motion from said movable mounting member to said other brake and for application of brake engaging effort to said other brake.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
linkage means in operative relation with said movable mounting member and said other brake for transmitting motion from said movable mounting member to said other brake and for application of brake engaging effort to said other brake.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
a mounting member slidably mounted thereon, said mounting member being movable in the direction of rotation of said wheels in response to the motion of said wheels and the braking effort of the brake in engagement with one of said wheels;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
a mounting member slidably mounted thereon, said mounting member being movable in the direction of rotation of said wheels in response to the motion of said wheels and the braking effort of the brake in engagement with one of said wheels;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
the further improvement in which said supporting structure is a post and said mounting member is a sleeve slidably mounted thereon, and;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
the further improvement in which said supporting structure is a post and said mounting member is a sleeve slidably mounted thereon, and;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |