Claims
- 1. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (1,104);
- a separate spacer (25,70,108) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1,104);
- wherein the hub axle (1,104) is detachably retained to the spacer (25.70,108):
- a hub shell (60,112); and
- a bearing (30,132,136) disposed between the spacer (25,70,108) and the hub shell (60,112) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (60,112) on the hub axle (1,104), the bearing (30,132,136) including:
- an inner ring (31,200,250);
- an outer ring (33,204,254); and
- a plurality of rolling members (32,208,256) disposed between the inner ring (31, 200,250) and the outer ring (33,204,254).
- 2. The hub according to claim 1 wherein the inner ring (31,200) is fitted around an outer periphery (27,71,216) of the spacer (25,70,108), and the outer ring (33,204) is fitted around an inner periphery (65,220) of the hub shell (60).
- 3. The hub according to claim 1 further comprising a seal (43) disposed between the spacer (25,70) and the hub shell (60) laterally outwardly of the bearing (30).
- 4. The hub according to claim 1 wherein an end of the hub axle (1) forms a first threaded surface (5), and further comprising supporting means (13) for supporting the hub axle on a bicycle fork (11), the supporting means including a second threaded surface (16) for meshing with the first threaded surface (5).
- 5. The hub according to claim 1 wherein the spacer (25,70) comprises an axle spacer (25), wherein the inner ring (31) is disposed over an outer periphery (27) of the axle spacer (25), and further comprising a lock spacer (37) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1) laterally outwardly of the axle spacer (25) and positioned between the hub axle (1) and the hub shell (60).
- 6. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (1);
- an axle spacer (25) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1);
- a hub shell (60);
- a bearing (30) disposed between the spacer (25) and the hub shell (60) for rotatable supporting the hub shell (60) on the hub axle (1), the bearing (30) including:
- an inner ring (31) disposed over an outer periphery (27) of the axle spacer (25);
- an outer ring (33); and
- a plurality of rolling members (32) disposed between the inner ring (31) and the outer ring (33);
- a lock spacer (37) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1) laterally outwardly of the axle spacer (25) and positioned between the hub axle (1) and the hub shell (60); and
- a seal (43) disposed between the lock spacer (37) and the hub shell (60) laterally outwardly of the bearing (30).
- 7. The hub according to claim 6 further comprising a dust cap (50) disposed between the lock spacer (37) and the hub shell (60) laterally outwardly of the seal (43).
- 8. The hub according to claim 6 wherein the axle spacer (25) includes a spacer flange (26) disposed laterally inwardly of the bearing (30), wherein the inner ring (31) abuts against the spacer flange (26), and wherein an end surface (38) of the lock spacer (37) abuts against the inner ring (31).
- 9. The hub according to claim 6 wherein the seal (43) comprises a first tongue (44) for contacting a hub shell member (64) and a second tongue (45) for contacting the lock spacer (37).
- 10. The hub according to claim 9 wherein the hub shell member (64) comprises a separate ring member (64) fitted to an inner peripheral surface (63) of the hub (60).
- 11. The hub according to claim 9 wherein the lock spacer (37) includes a seal groove (42), and wherein the seal (43) includes a section (46) fitted within the seal groove (42).
- 12. The hub according to claim 9 wherein the first tongue (44) extends laterally so that an end of the first tongue (44) moves radially outwardly when the hub shell (60) rotates.
- 13. The hub according to claim 6 wherein the lock spacer (37) includes a flange (41) disposed within the hub shell (60), and wherein the seal (43) is disposed between the flange (41) and the bearing (30).
- 14. The hub according to claim 13 wherein the seal (43) comprises a first tongue (44) for contacting a hub shell member (64) and a second tongue (45) for contacting the lock spacer (37).
- 15. The hub according to claim 14 wherein the lock spacer (37) includes an outer peripheral surface (47), and wherein the second tongue (45) is disposed radially outwardly of the outer peripheral surface (47).
- 16. The hub according to claim 15 wherein the first tongue (44) extends laterally so that an end of the first tongue (44) moves radially outwardly when the hub shell (60) is rotating.
- 17. The hub according to claim 16 wherein the axle spacer (25) includes a spacer flange (26) disposed laterally inwardly of the bearing (30), wherein the inner ring (31) abuts against the spacer flange (26), and wherein an end surface (38) of the lock spacer (37) abuts against the inner ring (31).
- 18. The hub according to claim 1 wherein the spacer (25,70) comprises a lock spacer (70), wherein the inner ring (31) is disposed over an outer periphery (71) of the lock spacer (70), and further comprising an axle spacer (25) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1) laterally inwardly of the lock spacer (70) and positioned between the hub axle (1) and the hub shell (60).
- 19. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (1);
- a lock spacer (70) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1);
- a hub shell (60);
- a bearing (30) disposed between the lock spacer (70) and the hub shell (60) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (60) on the hub axle (1), the bearing (30) including:
- an inner ring (31) disposed over an outer periphery (71) of the lock spacer (70);
- an outer ring (33); and
- a plurality of rolling members (32) disposed between the inner ring (31) and the outer ring (33);
- an axle spacer (25) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1) laterally inwardly of the lock spacer (70) and positioned between the hub axle (1) and the hub shell (60); and
- a seal (43) disposed between the lock spacer (70) and the hub shell (60) laterally outwardly of the bearing (30).
- 20. The hub according to claim 19 further comprising a dust cap (50) disposed between the lock spacer (70) and the hub shell (60) laterally outwardly of the seal (43).
- 21. The hub according to claim 19 wherein the seal (43) comprises a first tongue (44) for contacting a hub shell member (64) and a second tongue (45) for contacting the spacer (70).
- 22. The hub according to claim 21 wherein the hub shell member (64) comprises a separate ring member (64) fitted to an inner peripheral surface (63) of the hub (60).
- 23. The hub according to claim 21 wherein the spacer (70) includes a seal groove (42), and wherein the seal (43) includes a section (46) fitted within the seal groove (42).
- 24. The hub according to claim 21 wherein the first tongue (44) extends laterally so that an end of the first tongue (44) moves radially outwardly when the hub shell (60) rotates.
- 25. The hub according to claim 19 wherein the lock spacer (70) includes a flange (41) disposed within the hub shell (60), and wherein the seal (43) is disposed between the flange (41) and the bearing (30).
- 26. The hub according to claim 25 wherein the seal (43) comprises a first tongue (44) for contacting a hub shell member (64) and a second tongue (45) for contacting the spacer (70).
- 27. The hub according to claim 26 wherein the lock spacer (70) includes an outer peripheral surface (47), and wherein the second tongue (45) is disposed radially outwardly of the outer peripheral surface (47).
- 28. The hub according to claim 27 wherein the first tongue (44) extends laterally so that an end of the first tongue (44) moves radially outwardly when the hub shell (60) rotates.
- 29. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (104);
- a spacer (108) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1,104);
- a hub shell (112);
- a bearing (132,136) disposed between the spacer (108) and the hub shell (112) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (112) on the hub axle (104), the bearing (132,136) including:
- an inner ring (200,250);
- an outer ring (204,254); and
- a plurality of rolling members (208,256) disposed between the inner ring (200,250) and the outer ring (204,254); and
- wherein at least one of the inner ring (200) and the outer ring (204) is adjustable in an axial direction of the hub axle (104).
- 30. The hub according to claim 29 wherein the inner ring (200) has a threaded surface (212) that engages a threaded surface (216) of the spacer (108).
- 31. The hub according to claim 30 further comprising a lock nut (228) disposed laterally of the inner ring (200) and threadingly engaging the threaded surface (216) of the spacer (108).
- 32. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (104);
- a spacer (108) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1,104);
- a hub shell (112);
- a bearing (132,136) disposed between the spacer (108) and the hub shell (112) for rotatable supporting the hub shell (112) on the hub axle (104), the bearing (132,136) including:
- an inner ring (200,250);
- an outer ring (204,254); and
- a plurality of rolling members (208,256) disposed between the inner ring (200,250) and the outer ring (204,254); and
- wherein the inner ring (250) is formed as one piece with the spacer (108).
- 33. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (104);
- a spacer (108) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1,104);
- a hub shell (112);
- a bearing (132,136) disposed between the spacer (108) and the hub shell (112) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (112) on the hub axle (104), the bearing (132,136) including:
- an inner ring (200,250);
- an outer ring (204,254); and
- a plurality of rolling members (208,256) disposed between the inner ring (200,250) and the outer ring (204,254);
- an inner support member (272) coupled to the hub shell (112); and
- a sprocket support member (284) rotatably supported around the inner support member (272);
- wherein the outer ring (254) is coupled to the inner support member (272).
- 34. The hub according to claim 33 wherein the outer ring (254) is attached to an end of the inner support member (254).
- 35. The hub according to claim 34 wherein the inner ring (250) is formed as one piece with the spacer (108).
- 36. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (104);
- a spacer (108) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (1,104);
- a hub shell (112);
- a bearing (132,136) disposed between the spacer (108) and the hub shell (112) for rotatable supporting the hub shell (112) on the hub axle (104), the bearing (132.136) including:
- an inner ring (200,250);
- an outer ring (204,254); and
- a plurality of rolling members (208,256) disposed between the inner ring (200,250) and the outer ring (204,254); and
- a hub nut (178) disposed laterally of the spacer (108) and threadingly engaging a surface (170) of the hub axle (104).
- 37. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub axle (104);
- a spacer (108) disposed over an outer periphery of the hub axle (104);
- a hub shell (112);
- a first bearing (132) disposed between the spacer (108) and the hub shell (112) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (112) on the hub axle (104), the first bearing (132) including:
- a first inner ring (200);
- a first outer ring (204); and
- a plurality of first rolling members (208) disposed between the first inner ring (200) and the first outer ring (204);
- wherein at least one of the first inner ring (200) and the first outer ring (204) is adjustable in an axial direction of the hub axle (104); and
- a second bearing (136) disposed between the spacer (108) and the hub shell (112) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (112) on the hub axle (104), the second bearing (136) including:
- a second inner ring (250);
- a second outer ring (254); and
- a plurality of second rolling members (256) disposed between the second inner ring (250) and the second outer ring (254).
- 38. The hub according to claim 37 wherein the first inner ring (200) is adjustable in an axial direction of the hub axle (104).
- 39. The hub according to claim 38 further comprising:
- an inner support member (272) coupled to the hub shell (112); and
- a sprocket support member (284) rotatably supported around the inner support member (272);
- wherein the second outer ring (254) is coupled to the inner support member (272).
- 40. The hub according to claim 39 wherein the first inner ring (200) has a threaded surface (212) that engages a threaded surface (216) of the spacer (108).
- 41. The hub according to claim 40 further comprising a hub nut (178) disposed laterally of the spacer (108) and threadingly engaging a surface (170) of the hub axle (104).
- 42. The hub according to claim 41 further comprising a lock nut (228) disposed laterally of the first inner ring (200) and threadingly engaging the threaded surface (216) of the spacer (108).
- 43. The hub according to claim 42 wherein the second inner ring (250) is formed as one piece with the spacer (108).
- 44. A bicycle hub comprising:
- a hub shell (60,112) defining a central opening;
- a flange (66,116,120) projecting radially outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the hub shell (60,112) on each end of the hub shell (60,112), wherein each flange (66,116,120) includes a plurality of spoke holes (67,124,128) disposed circumferentially around the flange (66);
- a separate spacer (25,70,108) disposed in the central opening, wherein the spacer (25,70,108) is adapted to detachably fit over an outer periphery of a separate hub axle (1,104); and
- a bearing (30,132,136) disposed between the spacer (25,70,108) and the hub shell (60,112) for rotatably supporting the hub shell (60,112) on the hub axle (1,104), the bearing (30,132,136) including:
- an inner ring (31,200,250);
- an outer ring (33,204,254); and
- a plurality of rolling members (32,208,256) disposed between the inner ring (31,200,250) and the outer ring (33,204,254).
- 45. The bicycle hub according to claim 44 further comprising:
- an annular end cap (50) disposed at each free end of the hub shell (60) for covering an annular space defined by the hub shell (60) and the spacer (25,70).
- 46. The bicycle hub according to claim 44 wherein the spacer (25,108) comprises an elongated tube.
Priority Claims (1)
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of application number 08/759,941, filed Dec. 3, 1996.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
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