Patent ID: 6199446
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: B62J,B62K,B62M,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An indicator unit for engaging a first control cable connected to a first bicycle shift control device and for engaging a second control cable connected to a second bicycle shift control device, wherein the indicator unit comprises:a housing;a first handlebar attachment member for attaching the housing to a handlebar;a first intermediate member;a first coupling member coupled to the first intermediate member for coupling the first intermediate member for movement with the first control cable;a separate first indicating member viewable from outside the housing, wherein the first indicating member engages the first intermediate member so that movement of the first intermediate member causes movement of the first indicating member;a second intermediate member;a second coupling member coupled to the second intermediate member for coupling the second intermediate member for movement with the second control cable;a separate second indicating member viewable from outside the housing, wherein the second indicating member engages the second intermediate member so that movement of the second intermediate member causes movement of the second indicating member;a first biasing mechanism for biasing the first intermediate member in a first direction;a second biasing mechanism for biasing the second intermediate member in a second direction;wherein the first direction is different from the second direction;a cam surface retained to one of the first intermediate member and the first indicating member;a cam follower retained to the other one of the first intermediate member and the first indicating member; andwherein the cam follower slides along the cam surface for causing the first indicating member to move in response to movement of the first intermediate member.