BACKGROUND
The present disclosure relates generally to a multi-tool and, more specifically, relates to a multi-tool for use with a bicycle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Chain Break and Tire Plug Multi-Tool (200)
FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of an example of a chain break and tire plug multi-tool, with a head of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool in a first position.
FIGS. 3, 4, 5, and 6 are elevation views of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1, with the head of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool in a second position.
FIG. 9 illustrates an example of use of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are exploded perspective views of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIG. 11 illustrates an example of use of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific examples in which the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other examples may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
Chain Break and Tire Plug Multi-Tool (200)
FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of an example of a chain break and tire plug multi-tool, with a head of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool in a first position.
FIGS. 3, 4, 5, and 6 are elevation views of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1, with the head of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool in a second position.
FIG. 9 illustrates an example of use of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are exploded perspective views of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
FIG. 11 illustrates an example of use of the chain break and tire plug multi-tool of FIG. 1.
In one example, chain break and tire plug multi-tool 200 (referred to hereinafter as chain break 200) includes a cylindrical body 210 and a head 220 extended from body 210. More specifically, in one implementation, body 210 has a first end 211 and a second end 212, with head 220 provided at (adjacent or near) first end 211. In addition, in one implementation, a cap 230 is provided at second end 212 of body 210.
In one implementation, head 220 is pivotally or rotatably coupled with body 210 (for example, by a pin 222) such that head 220 may be pivoted or rotated between a first position (as illustrated, for example, in FIG. 2) and a second position (as illustrated, for example, in FIG. 8). In one example, in the first position, head 220 is aligned with body 210 such that an axis 229 of head 220 is parallel (substantially) with an axis 219 of body 210. In one example, in the second position, head 220 is oriented at an angle to body 210 such that axis 229 of head 220 is perpendicular (substantially) to axis 219 of body 210. In one implementation, body 210 includes a notch or undercut 214 at (adjacent or near) first end 211 to accommodate or receive and/or support head 220 when head 220 is pivoted or rotated to the second position.
In examples, the first position of head 220 represents a neutral position of head 220. In one implementation, with head 220 in the neutral position, chain break 200 may be stowed or stored, as disclosed herein. In examples, the second position of head 220 represents an operable position of head 220, as disclosed herein.
In the illustrated example, head 220 includes a cradle 224 to support a segment of a roller chain, and an extractor bolt 226 having a push pin or breaker pin 227 such that push pin or breaker pin 227 may be advanced (or retracted) with extractor bolt 226 to engage a link pin of a roller chain, as disclosed herein.
FIG. 9 illustrates an example of use of chain break 200. For example, chain break 200 may be used as a chain break tool. More specifically, as illustrated in the example of FIG. 9, a segment of a roller chain 240 may be positioned in cradle 224 of head 220 such that push pin or breaker pin 227 of extractor bolt 226 may engage a link pin 242 of roller chain 240 to extract (or insert) link pin 242. During use as a chain break tool, body 210 of chain break 200 may be held by a user as extractor bolt 226 is advanced (or retracted), for example, by a hex key wrench or hex insert bit.
In one example, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, cap 230 may be removed from body 210. As such, in examples, an interior of body 210 may be accessed. In one implementation, at least a portion of the interior of body 210 is hollow or open and provides a space for storage.
In one implementation, as illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a tire plug fork or inserter 236 extends from cap 230 such that cap 230 may be removed from body 210 (as represented, for example, by arrow 201), inverted (as represented, for example, by arrow 202), and re-coupled with body 210 (as represented, for example, by arrow 203) such that tire plug fork or inserter 236 extends from body 210, as illustrated in the example of FIG. 11. In one implementation, tire plug 238 (or an additional tire plug) may be stored within an interior of body 210, as represented by broken lines 239.
In one implementation, opposite ends of cap 230 include respective threads 231 (FIG. 10A) and threads 232 (FIG. 10B) that interchangeably mate with threads 216 provided at (adjacent or near) second end 212 of body 210. As such, threads 231 or threads 232 of cap 230 may be threadingly mated with threads 216 of body 210 to reversibly couple cap 230 with body 210 based on an orientation of cap 230.
FIG. 11 illustrates an example of use of chain break 200. For example, chain break 200 may be used to hold and insert a tire plug 238, for example, into a tire.
Although specific examples have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that a variety of alternate and/or equivalent implementations may be substituted for the specific examples shown and described without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the specific examples disclosed herein.
Patent Application
20210197348
