Adjustable bicycle quick release for a solid axle
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B62K-025/02
F16B-002/18
출원번호
US-0984529
(2011-01-04)
등록번호
US-9540068
(2017-01-10)
발명자
/ 주소
Coombs, Michael D.
출원인 / 주소
Coombs Cycling Technologies LLC
대리인 / 주소
Edwards, Terrence J.
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초록
An adjustable quick release system and mechanism for use with a bicycle frame, a unicycle frame or other frame is disclosed. An embodiment of an adjustable quick release mechanism may comprise a housing, a spacer, a tubular nut, a cam system, and a lever.
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1. A releasable axle assembly comprising: a quick release configured to be attached to an axle that is solid throughout its length and is a load bearing member, wherein the solid axle has a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion thereon at opposing ends of the solid axle, wherein the s
1. A releasable axle assembly comprising: a quick release configured to be attached to an axle that is solid throughout its length and is a load bearing member, wherein the solid axle has a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion thereon at opposing ends of the solid axle, wherein the solid axle is fixed in position in relation to horizontal movement about an axis of a hub and wherein the quick release comprises: a tubular nut having a threaded portion at a first end corresponding to said first threaded portion of said solid axle;a lever for moving a cam such that said quick release is moved relative to said solid axle along a path substantially parallel and co-axial with said solid axle;a transfer member positioned between the cam and a frame or fork to transfer a retaining force from the lever to the frame or fork, wherein the transfer member comprises an opening sized to allow the first end of the tubular nut to pass through the transfer member;wherein the tubular nut attaches the quick release to the solid axle;wherein said quick release is attachable to the solid axle, wherein a diameter of said first threaded portion of said solid axle and said second threaded portion of said solid axle is greater than 0.125 inches. 2. The releasable axle assembly of claim 1, wherein said cam is an externally exposed cam. 3. The releasable axle assembly of claim 1, wherein said cam is inside of a housing such that operation of said cam causes said housing to move relative to said axle. 4. The releasable axle assembly of claim 1, wherein the tubular nut further comprises a relieved portion for accommodating a portion of said lever such that the overall size of said quick release may be reduced. 5. The releasable axle assembly of claim 4, further comprising an interchangeable tubular nut for fitment to varying axle configurations. 6. The releasable axle assembly of claim 1, wherein the transfer member comprises locking protrusions thereon. 7. The releasable axle assembly of claim 6, further comprising a spacer disposed between said transfer member and remaining quick release components thereby providing variable positioning and tensioning of said lever. 8. The releasable axle assembly of claim 7, wherein said spacer is configured to provide 90 degree rotational positioning. 9. The releasable axle assembly of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of spacers having a differing thicknesses that are configured for providing variable positioning and tensioning of said lever at 90 degree increments. 10. The releasable axle assembly of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of spacers each providing 90 degrees of rotational lever placement such that stacking said spacers provides a plurality of lever positions. 11. A vehicle having at least one wheel comprising: a wheel comprising a hub;a frame;a releasable axle assembly having: a pair of quick releases per wheel;an axle having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion thereon at opposing ends of said axle;wherein said axle is load bearing and solid throughout its length;wherein the pair of quick releases comprises a first quick release and a second quick release for use with said solid axle;wherein a threaded portion at a first end of said first quick release corresponds with said first threaded portion of said solid axle;wherein a threaded portion of said second quick release corresponds with said second threaded portion of said solid axle;a lever on each of said first quick release and said second quick release for moving a cam on each of said first quick release and said second quick release such that said first quick release and said second quick release are moved relative to said solid axle along a path substantially parallel and co-axial with said solid axle;a transfer member positioned between the cam and the frame to transfer a retaining force from the lever to the frame, wherein the transfer member comprises an opening sized to allow the first end of the tubular nut to pass through the transfer member;wherein the quick release assembly is configured to be attached to the solid axle, which is fixed in position in relation to horizontal movement about an axis of the hub of the wheel; andwherein said solid axle has a diameter of said first threaded portion and said second threaded portion greater than 0.125 inches. 12. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein said cam is an externally exposed cam. 13. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein said cam is inside of a housing such that operation of said cam causes said housing to move relative to said axle. 14. The vehicle of claim 11, further comprising a tubular nut having a relieved portion for accommodating a portion of said lever such that the overall size of said quick release may be reduced. 15. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the transfer member comprises locking protrusions thereon. 16. The vehicle of claim 15, further comprising a spacer disposed between said transfer member and remaining quick release components thereby providing variable positioning and tensioning of said lever. 17. The vehicle of claim 16, wherein said spacer is configured to provide 90 degree rotational positioning. 18. The vehicle of claim 15, further comprising a plurality of spacers having differing thicknesses that are configured for providing variable positioning and tensioning of said lever at 90 degree increments. 19. The vehicle of claim 15, further comprising a plurality of spacers each providing 90 degrees of rotational lever placement such that stacking said spacers provides a plurality of lever positions. 20. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the vehicle comprises four quick releases. 21. A fastener comprising: a quick release configured to be attached to an axle that is solid throughout its length and is a load bearing member, wherein the solid axle has a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion thereon at opposing ends of the solid axle, wherein said solid axle is fixed in position in relation to horizontal movement about an axis of a hub and wherein the quick release comprises: a tubular nut having a threaded portion corresponding to said first threaded portion of said solid axle;a lever for moving a cam such that said quick release is moved relative to said solid axle along a path substantially parallel and co-axial with said solid axle; anda transfer member positioned between the cam and a frame or fork to transfer a retaining force from the lever to the frame or fork, wherein the transfer member comprises an opening sized to allow a first end of the tubular nut to pass through the transfer member;wherein the tubular nut attaches the quick release to the solid axle; andwherein said solid axle has a diameter of said first threaded portion and said second threaded portion greater than 0.125 inches. 22. The fastener of claim 21, wherein said cam is an externally exposed cam. 23. The fastener of claim 21, wherein said cam is inside of a housing such that operation of said cam causes said housing to move relative to said solid axle. 24. The fastener of claim 21, wherein the tubular nut further comprises a relieved portion for accommodating a portion of said lever such that the overall size of said quick release may be reduced. 25. The fastener of claim 21, wherein the transfer member comprises locking protrusions thereon. 26. The fastener of claim 25, further comprising a spacer disposed between said transfer member and remaining quick release components thereby providing variable positioning and tensioning of said lever. 27. The fastener of claim 26, wherein said spacer is configured to provide 90 degree rotational positioning. 28. The fastener of claim 25, further comprising a plurality of spacers having differing thicknesses that are configured for providing variable positioning and tensioning of said lever at 90 degree increments. 29. The fastener of claim 25, further comprising a plurality of spacers each providing 90 degrees of rotational lever placement such that stacking said spacers provides a plurality of lever positions.
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