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US20070252347A1
US20070252347A1 US11/724,286 US72428607A US2007252347A1 US 20070252347 A1 US20070252347 A1 US 20070252347A1 US 72428607 A US72428607 A US 72428607A US 2007252347 A1 US2007252347 A1 US 2007252347A1
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Guy Kotlizky
Gal Raz
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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
    • B62K25/00—Axle suspensions
    • B62K25/02—Axle suspensions for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
    • 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
    • B62K2206/00—Quick release mechanisms adapted for cycles
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T279/00—Chucks or sockets
    • Y10T279/17—Socket type
    • Y10T279/17923—Transverse pin
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/50—Special application
    • Y10T70/5611—For control and machine elements
    • Y10T70/569—Lever
    • Y10T70/573—Single
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/50—Special application
    • Y10T70/5611—For control and machine elements
    • Y10T70/5836—Wheel
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/50—Special application
    • Y10T70/5872—For cycles

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  • the present invention relates to a quick release mechanism and, more particularly, to a bicycle wheel or seatpost quick release mechanism which incorporates a bicycle multi-tool and optionally an integrated anti-theft mechanism.
  • Bicycles are provided with quick release mechanisms for the seatpost and wheels which enable quick and easy removal/adjustment of wheels and/or seatpost without use of tools.
  • a conventional type of quick release includes a hand-operated lever which controls a cam for releasing and securing the seat to the frame, or the wheels to the frame/fork of the bicycle.
  • Multi tools are often used by cyclist to adjust and/or repair bicycle components. Such multi-tools can be used to tighten hex bolts, adjust derailleur screws, repair broken chains and the like and are typically used by the cyclist for roadside repair. Although small multi-tool devices can be easily carried by the cyclist in a back pocket or pouch, some cyclists forget to carry such devices or prefer not to carry them because of the added burden.
  • a quick release mechanism comprising a shaft having a first end cap and a second end cap, the second end cap being attached to a lever designed and configured for actuating the quick release mechanism between closed and open positions, the lever being further designed and configured for use as a bicycle repair tool.
  • the lever is removable from the second end cap.
  • the lever includes a key element, such that removal of the lever from the second end cap which preferably includes a key hole type configuration prevents actuation of the quick release mechanism between the closed and the open positions.
  • the lever includes at least one tool selected from the group consisting of a hex key, a hex socket, a chain tool, a screw driver, a tire lever and a spoke wrench.
  • Other tools which may be used to extract or tighten bolts such as torx head bolts as well as pliers, cutting heads and the like can also be incorporated into the lever.
  • the lever is removable from the second end cap only when the quick release mechanism is in the closed position.
  • the key element of the lever only engages a specific lock configuration disposed within the second end cap.
  • the second end cap can include a simple key hole configuration (e.g. notches, grooves, indentations) or a magnetic lock element which is actuated by a magnet disposed on or in the lever.
  • a hex key tool comprising a body configured with at least one end portion capable of engaging a hex bolt and a lock engaging element for engaging a specific lock configuration.
  • the present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the presently known configurations by providing a quick release mechanism which incorporates a locking mechanism into the release lever and in addition provides multi-tool functionality.
  • FIGS. 1-3 are isometric drawings illustrating several embodiments of the quick release mechanism of the present invention having a hex wrench type lever ( FIG. 1 ), a combination hex wrench-socket wrench lever ( FIG. 2 ) and a combination hex wrench-chain tool type lever ( FIG. 3 ).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the quick release mechanism of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 5 is a side view of the lever of the quick release mechanism shown in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 6 is a side view of the lever of the quick release mechanism shown in FIG. 3 .
  • FIGS. 7-8 are isometric drawings illustrating an additional embodiment of the quick release mechanism of the present invention having an externally mounted cam mechanism and showing the lever free of the end cap ( FIG. 7 ) and positioned in the end cap ( FIG. 8 ).
  • FIGS. 9-10 are perspective drawings of two configurations of the quick release mechanism of the present invention having an inboard ( FIG. 9 ) and outboard ( FIG. 10 ) locking mechanism.
  • FIGS. 11 a - c illustrate release of a multi-tool configured lever from the shaft of a quick release mechanism constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
  • the present invention is of a quick release mechanism which can be used as a multi-tool/anti-theft device.
  • quick release mechanism Numerous configurations of quick release mechanism are known in the art. Although quick release mechanism incorporating an anti-theft mechanism are also known, most are bulky and require a separate key to operate. Various configurations of multi-tools are also known and although some include bike mounting hardware, none are incorporated into existing bicycle hardware elements.
  • the present inventors have designed a quick release mechanism which incorporates multi-tool and anti-theft functionality into the quick release mechanism without substantially altering the configuration and operation of the quick release mechanism.
  • a quick release mechanism which can be used to secure a wheel or seatpost or any other removable bike element to the bike frame, much the same as any standard quick release mechanism and yet can also function as an anti-theft device and a multi-tool.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the quick release mechanism of the present invention which is referred to herein as quick release 10 .
  • Quick release 10 includes a shaft 12 having a first end cap 14 and a second end cap 16 .
  • Quick release 10 can also include springs 13 fitted at ends of shaft 12 against end caps 14 and 16 .
  • Shaft 12 can be fabricated from a metal such as steel, titanium and the like using an extrusion, lathing or casting, while end caps 14 and 16 can be fabricated from a metal, a polymer or carbon fiber or any other suitable material using similar fabrication techniques.
  • Shaft 12 preferably includes spiral threads over an end portion engaging end cap 14 , such that end cap 14 can be removably attached from shaft 12 (thus enabling threading of shaft 12 through a wheel axle or bracket) and further enabling adjustment of a position of end cap 14 on the end portion of shaft 12 .
  • Second end cap 16 is attached to a lever 18 which is designed and configured for actuating quick release 10 between closed and open positions, i.e. it functions in translating end cap 16 in and out along a length of shaft 12 , such that when actuated to a closed position, end cap 16 or a portion thereof moves inwardly (towards end cap 14 ) along shaft 12 and vice versa.
  • quick release 10 is similar to prior art quick release mechanisms.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the components of quick release 10 showing one embodiment of end cap 16 which enables translation of end cap portion 20 inwardly when lever 18 is closed.
  • lever 18 includes a cam 22 which when rotated pulls end cap portion 24 of end cap 16 into end cap portion 20 thus translating end cap portion 24 inwardly and as a result tightening quick release mechanism 10 against, for example, frame wheel tabs and wheel hub.
  • cam 22 which when rotated pulls end cap portion 24 of end cap 16 into end cap portion 20 thus translating end cap portion 24 inwardly and as a result tightening quick release mechanism 10 against, for example, frame wheel tabs and wheel hub.
  • cam 22 forms a part of end cap 16 are also envisaged.
  • Lever 18 is further designed and configured for use as a bicycle repair tool.
  • Lever 18 can be fabricated from any hard material (e.g. steel, titanium, ceramics) using a forging process, casting, shaping, machining or forming.
  • a tool can be a simple hex wrench ( FIGS. 1 and 4 ) having two sides of different hex sizes (e.g. 3 and 4 mm, 4 and 5 mm, 5 and 6 mm).
  • Such a simple configuration can also incorporate a torx wrench head(s), a screw driver head (Phillips or flat) and any other bolt or screw wrench known in the art.
  • lever 18 can also incorporate additional or alternative tools, such as hex keys ( FIGS. 2 and 5 ) or a chain tool ( FIGS. 4 and 6 ). Additional tools such as spoke wrenches or pliers can also be incorporated into any of the above described lever 18 configurations.
  • FIGS. 9-11 c illustrate a lever 18 design which integrates a chain tool, a spoke wrench (slot at end of chain tool pin bolt) and hex key; an additional L-shaped tool (with opposing hex and screwdriver heads) is removably attached to top of lever 18 .
  • Lever 18 is preferably removably attached from end cap 16 such that it can be used as a tool without necessitating removal of quick release 10 from the bicycle.
  • lever 18 preferably includes a retention mechanism which ensures that lever 18 does not accidentally detach from end cap 16 under riding conditions.
  • a retention mechanism can be a pin, a spring loaded ball, a friction mechanism or a magnetic element which are either attached to lever 18 at an end portion 26 , or it can be incorporated into end cap 16 .
  • the retention mechanism is selected such that it is easily activatable to release lever 18 from end cap 16 and yet can retain lever 18 within end cap 16 even under the harshest riding conditions.
  • lever 18 of quick release 10 can also incorporate a key element which specifically mates to a keyhole mechanism disposed within end cap 16 .
  • a keyhole mechanism can include, for example, a series of ridges disposed within end cap 16 which ridges engage a complementary series of grooves on lever 18 .
  • lever 18 can be removed preventing use of an ordinary hex wrench to open quick release 10 .
  • Other configurations can include a locking pin which connects lever 18 to end cap 16 or a spring loaded pin which is disposed within end cap 16 and engaged by an indentation or groove on lever 18 when it is inserted into end cap 16 .
  • FIGS. 9-10 illustrate inboard and outboard configurations of quick release 10 .
  • the (eccentric) cam In an inboard configuration, the (eccentric) cam is positioned within end cap 16 , whereas in an outboard configuration, the cam is positioned outside and adjacent to end cap 16 .
  • Examples of prior art inboard configurations include Shimano XT and XTR quick release mechanisms, whereas prior art outboard configurations are exemplified by Kore Wheel Skewers and Salsa Flip Offs.
  • lever 18 end cap 16 and shaft 12 are constructed as is shown in FIG. 4 .
  • shaft 12 includes a t-bar end 15 which fits into a groove 17 within lever 18 .
  • Lever 18 incorporates a cam-shaped protrusion 19 , which when rotated pushes against a groove 21 in end cap 16 , thus translating end cap 16 inward (towards wheel).
  • quick release 10 of FIG. 10 is similar in function to prior art outboard quick release mechanisms.
  • lever 18 to remove lever 18 from shaft 12 , a user simply rotates lever 18 to an open position ( 180 degrees from the closed position shown in FIG. 10 ) such that groove 23 can be released (downward) from t-bar end 15 of shaft 12 and lever 18 freed from quick release 10 .
  • the top half of cam-shaped protrusion 19 includes a notch 24 .
  • notch 24 is aligned with shaft 12 (when lever 18 is in a fully open position in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 a - c )
  • lever 18 can be released from t-bar end 15 by simply sliding lever 18 downwards (in direction of arrow).
  • the present invention provides a quick release mechanism which includes both multi-tool and lock functionality while retaining a form factor similar to that of ordinary quick release mechanisms.
  • a quick release mechanism can provide the cyclist with a chain tool, Allen wrenches, flat head screwdriver and a spoke wrench. Additional configurations can also include a tire bead extraction tool, a Phillips head screwdriver, as well as, a torx wrench and the like.
  • a typical bicycle can include three separate quick release mechanisms (two wheels and a seatpost), a complete set of bicycle tools (e.g. chain tool, three hex wrenches, a screw driver, a spoke wrench etc) can be provided by utilizing several distinct configurations of quick release 10 .
  • a complete set of bicycle tools e.g. chain tool, three hex wrenches, a screw driver, a spoke wrench etc
  • Such configurations can be provided in a kit form which would cover all the quick release forms needed on a bicycle and at the same time provides a complete multi-tool functionality and anti-theft security.

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