Devices enabling shifting of gears on bicycles
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1. Gear shifting device for a cycle having a chain and pinion transmission, comprising:
- a mobile gear shift assembly adapted to laterally displace the chain for enabling passage from one gear to another gear;
transformation means for transforming rotation of at least one pivoting gear into a lateral displacement of said mobile gear shift assembly; and
control means for controlling lateral displacement of said mobile gear shift assembly.
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Abstract
Gear shifting device for a cycle having a chain and pinion transmission is provided, which includes a mobile gear shift assembly adapted to laterally displace the chain for enabling passage from one gear to another gear; transformation elements for transforming rotation of at least one pivoting gear into a lateral displacement of the mobile gear shift assembly; and a control mechanism for controlling lateral displacement of the mobile gear shift assembly. Further, the gear shifting device can include an indexing mechanism to further ensure exact positioning of the gears.
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1. Gear shifting device for a cycle having a chain and pinion transmission, comprising:
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a mobile gear shift assembly adapted to laterally displace the chain for enabling passage from one gear to another gear; transformation means for transforming rotation of at least one pivoting gear into a lateral displacement of said mobile gear shift assembly; and control means for controlling lateral displacement of said mobile gear shift assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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