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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2004
Giuseppe Dal Prà, Zanè, IT;
Paolo Dettori, Vicenza, IT;
Mauri Feltrin, Nanto, IT;
Campagnolo, S.R.L., Vicenza, IT;
Abstract
A bicycle component is provided comprising an elongated body consisting of structural fibers incorporated in a matrix of polymeric material and having, in an end part thereof, a seat for the mechanical coupling of the component with an element of the bicycle. Also provided in the zone between the seat and the end of the body is a continuous layer of structural fibers which surround the seat and which ensure mechanical continuity in the aforementioned zone. The central part of the component comprises at least one first layer formed of continuous structural fibers incorporated in a matrix of polymeric material and at least one second layer formed of small pieces of structural fibers incorporated in a matrix of polymeric material and arranged randomly inside the layer, such layers overlapping each other.