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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2000
Christopher Alan Wickliffe, Ogden, UT (US);
Other;
Abstract
A front bicycle derailleur which utilizes a substantially annular chain guide for engagement and disengagement of the bicycle chain with multiple chain rings of a crankset. The annular chain guide provides an opening for the bicycle chain to pass through. The opening is sized only slightly larger than the cross section of the bicycle chain and is smooth and rounded along the inner surfaces that come in contact with the bicycle chain. The relatively small opening allows for precise and efficient positioning of the bicycle chain. The annular chain guide also serves to maintain the position of the bicycle chain to prevent derailment or unwanted shifting of the bicycle chain during pedaling.