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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2017
Shimano Inc., Sakai, Osaka, JP;
Tsuyoshi Fukumori, Osaka, JP;
Hiroshi Fujita, Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A bicycle sprocket assembly is basically provided that includes a sprocket support member, a first sprocket, a second sprocket that is a separate member from the first sprocket, and a third sprocket that is a separate member from the first and second sprockets. The sprocket support member is configured to support at least one of the first, second and third sprockets. The sprocket support member includes a plurality of sprocket support portions extending radially outwardly from a central cylindrical portion. A first reinforcement member is attached to at least one of the first and second sprockets, and extends between the first and second sprockets. A second reinforcement member is attached to at least one of the second and third sprockets, and extends between the second and third sprockets. Each of the first and second reinforcement members is disposed between an adjacent pair of the plurality of sprocket support portions.