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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2006
Hiroyuki Urabe, Osaka, JP;
Hiroyuki Urabe, Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Sakai, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
There is provided a chain tension applying device for a bicycle that can accommodate a change in an axial distance between a frame and a sprocket. A chain tensioneris a device for applying tension to a chain, including: a bracket; a tension member; a securing position adjustment mechanism; and an urging member. The bracket is mountable to a frame (a mounting lug) of the bicycle. The tension member is secured to the bracket immovably in a first direction and movably in a second direction different from the first direction, and can apply tension to the chain. The securing position adjustment mechanism can adjust a securing position of the tension member to the bracket in the first direction by sliding. The urging member urges the tension member in the second direction.