Patent ID: 9447852
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: B62M,F16H

Claim Text:
1. A rear sprocket assembly comprising: (a) a first sprocket having an inner and an outer face and a central opening for attachment to a wheel hub; (b) a second sprocket having an inner and outer face and a central opening for attachment to a wheel hub; (c) at least a first tooth plate having a base and two or more pins, wherein the pins are positioned perpendicular to the base; (d) a locking bar having a locking bar stop having an angled head overhang that forms a slot with the base; wherein (i) the first and second sprocket are positioned parallel with the inner faces of the first and second sprocket facing each other forming a groove between inner faces of the first and second sprockets; (ii) the second sprocket is operatively coupled to the tooth plate, wherein the tooth plate can be positioned in an engaged position wherein the pins traverse the groove formed between the sprockets by being positioned through openings in the first and second sprockets and a disengaged position wherein the teeth are substantially positioned on the outer face of the second sprocket, the tooth plate being moveable connected to the second sprocket by a hinge and positioned at first distance from the short axis of the first and second sprocket.