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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 1996
Filed:
Aug. 10, 1993
Michael Gonzales, Mountain View, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A quick release mechanism for securing a part to the frame of a bicycle. The mechanism includes an axially elongated skewer element adapted to be mounted to the frame. A fastening element is rotatably mounted on the skewer element for securing the part to the frame upon relative rotation of the skewer and fastening elements in a first direction and for releasing the part upon relative rotation of the skewer and fastening elements in a second direction. Ratchet means is attached to one of the elements for turning that element to selectively effect relative rotation of the two elements in the first and second directions. Hardened lock washers are embedded in the confronting faces of the fastening element and a washer mounted on the skewer.