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Water bottle cage assembly
Assignee: Huffy Corp
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Filing: 1990-04-11
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Granted: 1991-10-29
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Expires: 2010-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A water bottle cage assembly having a mounting bracket for releasable attachment to a bicycle frame tube. The cage assembly is shaped to receive a flexible, resilient water bottle in a releasable interference fit and includes an inboard segment having a pair of substantially parallel, longitudinally-extending struts, each strut having an offset portion extending outwardly from the cage, which is received by the mounting bracket in a pair of unitary recesses. The bracket preferably includes a pair of flexible straps positioned opposite to each other and joined by nut and bolt combinations at their ends to clamp the frame tube therebetween. At least one strap member includes the recesses which receive the offset portions such that they are clamped against the frame tube. The offset portions space the cage from the frame tube and provide clearance between the water bottle and the mounting bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul C. Link
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
For use with a water bottle of a type having a flexible body, a cage assembly for mounting said water bottle to a bicycle frame tube comprising: a cage shaped to receive said water bottle in a releasable interference fit and including an inboard segment having a pair of substantially parallel, longitudinally-extending struts, each of said struts having an offset portion extending outwardly from said cage; and bracket means for mounting said cage on said frame tube at said offset portions and including recess means for receiving said offset portions therein, said bracket means clamping said offset portions against said frame tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
For use with a water bottle of a type having a flexible body, a cage assembly for mounting said water bottle to a bicycle frame tube comprising: a cage shaped to receive said water bottle in a releasable interference fit and including an inboard segment having a pair of substantially parallel, longitudinally-extending struts, each of said struts having an offset portion extending outwardly from said cage; and bracket means for mounting said cage on said frame tube at said offset portions and including recess means for receiving said offset portions therein, said bracket means clamping said offset portions against said frame tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cage assembly of claim 1 wherein said bracket means is adjustable to accommodate a variety of frame tube diameters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cage assembly of claim 2 wherein said bracket means includes first and second strap members, at least one of said strap members having said recess means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cage assembly of claim 3 wherein said strap members are oriented in opposing relation to receive said frame tube therebetween and to lie on opposite sides thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The cage assembly of claim 4 wherein said bracket means includes connecting members extending between opposing ends of said strap members, said connecting members being adjustable whereby a spacing between said strap members may be varied to clamp said strap members against frame tubes of a variety of diameters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cage assembly of claim 5 wherein said first and second strap members are identical to each other in construction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cage assembly of claim 6 wherein said connecting members each comprise nut and bolt combinations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cage assembly of claim 1 wherein said bracket means includes a first strap member and said recess means includes a pair of grooves formed in said strap member and shaped to receive said offset portions therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
The cage assembly of claim 8 wherein said bracket means includes a second strap member oriented in opposing relation to said first strap member to receive said frame tube therebetween and to lie on opposite sides thereof; and a pair of connecting members extending between opposing ends of said strap members, said strap members being adjustable whereby a spacing between said strap members may be varied to clamp said strap members against frame tubes of a variety of diameters.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
173 words
For use with a water bottle of a type having a flexible body, a cage assembly for mounting said water bottle to a bicycle frame tube comprising: a cage shaped to receive said water bottle in a releasable interference fit and including an inboard segment having a pair of substantially parallel, longitudinally-extending struts, each of said struts having an offset portion extending outwardly from said cage; a first flexible strap member shaped to extend partially about said frame tube and having a pair of unitary recesses, opening inwardy to said frame tube, shaped to receive said struts therein; a second flexible strap member shaped to extend partially about said frame tube and oriented in opposing relation to said first strap member to receive said frame tube therebetween and to lie on opposite sides thereof; and a pair of adjustable connecting members extending between opposing ends of said strap members whereby said strap members are clamped against said frame tube and said struts are clamped by said first strap member against said frame tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
173 words
For use with a water bottle of a type having a flexible body, a cage assembly for mounting said water bottle to a bicycle frame tube comprising: a cage shaped to receive said water bottle in a releasable interference fit and including an inboard segment having a pair of substantially parallel, longitudinally-extending struts, each of said struts having an offset portion extending outwardly from said cage; a first flexible strap member shaped to extend partially about said frame tube and having a pair of unitary recesses, opening inwardy to said frame tube, shaped to receive said struts therein; a second flexible strap member shaped to extend partially about said frame tube and oriented in opposing relation to said first strap member to receive said frame tube therebetween and to lie on opposite sides thereof; and a pair of adjustable connecting members extending between opposing ends of said strap members whereby said strap members are clamped against said frame tube and said struts are clamped by said first strap member against said frame tube.
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