Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Bicycle brake lever
- Patent Title (中): 自行车制动杆
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Application No.: US12695938Application Date: 2010-01-28
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Publication No.: US08661934B2Publication Date: 2014-03-04
- Inventor: Shinichi Takizawa , Tatsuya Matsuchita
- Applicant: Shinichi Takizawa , Tatsuya Matsuchita
- Applicant Address: JP Sakai, Osaka
- Assignee: Shimano Inc.
- Current Assignee: Shimano Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: JP Sakai, Osaka
- Agency: Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
- Priority: EP05012773 20050614
- Main IPC: B62L3/02
- IPC: B62L3/02

Abstract:
An actuator unit for a hydraulic brake mechanism on two-wheelers, comprising a housing fastened to the handlebar, a brake cylinder being arranged substantially perpendicular to the handlebar in the housing, a piston movable in it and a brake lever acting on the piston at an intermediate portion remote from either end of the lever, the lever being mounted at one end thereof to rotate relative to the housing, wherein the brake lever is mounted adjustably movable with respect to an axis substantially at an end of the lever, the axis being unchangeable in position but rotatably mounted to the housing, the adjustment option being provided for by the adjustment mechanism, wherein the lever, the adjustment mechanism and the axis rotate together relatively to the housing upon operation.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100139447A1 BICYCLE BRAKE LEVER Public/Granted day:2010-06-10
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