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1. A bicycle transmission system, comprising:
- a crankset including a float element and at least one sprocket configured to rotate in a first rotational direction and further configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first rotational direction via the float element.
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Abstract
A bicycle transmission system is provided herein. The bicycle transmission system includes a sprocket or ring that is capable of sliding amongst an infinite number of lateral positions relative to a crank arm. The movement of the sprocket or ring facilitates an optimal chain path from the sprocket or ring to another sprocket or ring in the transmission system and, therefore, increases the efficiency with which power is transferred through the system.
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1. A bicycle transmission system, comprising:
a crankset including a float element and at least one sprocket configured to rotate in a first rotational direction and further configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first rotational direction via the float element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A crankset for use with a transmission system, the crankset comprising:
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a crank arm comprising a distal end and a proximate end being co-located with a rotational hub, the distal end being configured to rotate about the proximate end; at least one float element operatively connected with the crank arm and also being configured to rotate about the proximate end; and a sprocket configured to rotate about the proximate end as well as move laterally with respect to the crank arm via the at least one float element. - View Dependent Claims (15, 17, 18, 19)
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16. (canceled)
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20. A method of operating a bicycle transmission system, comprising:
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rotating a sprocket about a point of rotation; receiving, at the sprocket from a chain, at least one force that is transverse to the rotation of the sprocket; and in response to the at least one force, moving the sprocket in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the rotation of the sprocket. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. (canceled)
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