A device 10 for selecting the gear of a bicycle and configured to move between a first position and a second position. The device comprises a casing 16 comprising a cavity 18 for receiving an actuator cable 100, wherein the casing comprises a rail and a lever moveable along the rail with respect to the casing for selecting the gear of the bicycle. The device has a first opening 20 in the casing for allowing the cable to be inserted into the cavity 18, and a viewing portion 26, located within the rail. The viewing portion has a maximum width which is at least 2mm and which is no wider than the maximum width of the rail. The device further includes a moveable portion comprising a lever which moves between the first position and the second position. Wherein in the first position, the first opening is completely covered by the moveable portion, preventing the cable from being inserted into the cavity, and the viewing portion is covered by the moveable portion. And wherein in the second position, the first opening is exposed for allowing the cable to be inserted into the cavity, and the viewing portion is exposed.
BICYCLE GEAR SELECTING DEVICE
FAHRRADGANGWAHLVORRICHTUNG
DISPOSITIF DE SÉLECTION DE VITESSE DE BICYCLETTE
10.07.2024
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
ACTUATOR DEVICE FOR BICYCLE GEAR SHIFT DEVICE AND RELATED BICYCLE GEAR SHIFT DEVICE
Europäisches Patentamt | 2022
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