Axle with non-round tapered ends affixed into fork leg dropouts with openings that match the axle ends for a bicycle fork
October 27, 2026. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3919898 Bicycle free-wheel Quick release mechanism for securing parts to bicycles Bicycle hub cone nut locking arrangement Quick release skewer system Device for rotatably supporting a hub of a bicycle wheel Taperlock axle apparatus and flange Front fork for cycles Flanged tubular axle shaft assembly Hub and axle assembly for a bicycle InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 11588740 filed on 10/27/2006US Classes:280/276Front forks and headsExaminersPrimary: Jasmin, LyndaAssistant: Centolanzi, Patrick Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB60B 27/06AbstractThe present invention relates to a bicycle fork comprising an improved axle with non-round tapered ends affixed into dropouts with openings to match the axle ends through a taper-lock affixation for improving the torsional strength of the fork and facilitate ease of the axle installation. The improved axle consists of a first non-round end with interior female threads connecting an intermediate cylindrical portion which connects to a second non-round tapered end. An improved tapered split non-round nut having a cylindrical bolt possessing male threads lock the nut to the first end of the axle, wherein said bolt has an another preferred embodiment which connects a rotatable handle for ease of the axle installation. | |
