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A bicycle brake device is disclosed for coupling onto either front or rear forks of a bicycle. The brake device is preferably has a pair of brake arms which are pivotally coupled to either the front or rear forks by a pair of mounting members. The mounting members are design to be installed on conve

A bicycle brake device is disclosed for coupling onto either front or rear forks of a bicycle. The brake device is preferably has a pair of brake arms which are pivotally coupled to either the front or rear forks by a pair of mounting members. The mounting members are design to be installed on conventional mounting posts which can be attached to either a brake arch or directly to the fork. The brake arms have their pivot pins spaced upwardly and outwardly from the mounting posts brake arch or the fork to improve the braking force. Also, in a parallel push type of brake device, the position of the pivot pins increases the horizontal dimension of the linkage to reduce wobbling.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A brake device, comprising:a first brake arm having a first end with a first pivot portion, a second end with a first cable connection, an inner side extending between said first and second ends of said first brake arm, an outer side extending between said first and secon

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A brake device, comprising:a first brake arm having a first end with a first pivot portion, a second end with a first cable connection, an inner side extending between said first and second ends of said first brake arm, an outer side extending between said first and second ends of said first brake arm and a first brake shoe attachment portion located adjacent said inner side of said first brake arm and between said first and second ends of said first brake arm;a second brake arm having a first end with a second pivot portion, a second end with a second cable connection, an inner side extending between said first and second ends of said second brake arm, an outer side extending between said first and second ends of said second brake arm and a second brake shoe attachment portion located adjacent said inner side of said second brake arm and between said first and second ends of said second brake arm; anda mounting assembly coupled to said first and second brake arms, said mounting assembly includinga first mounting member having a first frame coupling section and a first pivot section, said first frame coupling section having a first coupling member adapted to secure said first mounting member to a first frame member, said first pivot section being pivotally coupled to said first pivot portion of said first brake arm via a first pivot pin between a release position and a braking position, said first pivot pin being spaced from said first frame coupling section, said first coupling member being located adjacent said inner side of said first brake arm such that said first pivot pin is located upwardly and outwardly from said first coupling member; anda second mounting member having a second frame coupling section and a second pivot section, said second frame coupling section having a second coupling member adapted to secure said second mounting member to a second frame member, said second pivot section being pivotally coupled to said second pivot portion of said second brake arm via a second pivot pin between a release position and a braking position, said second pivot pin being spaced from said second frame coupling section, said second coupling member being located adjacent said inner side of said second brake arm such that said second pivot pin is located upwardly and outwardly from said second coupling member.