Methods and apparatus for releasably supporting a vehicle wheel assembly

摘要

An axle (2) for removably retaining a wheel on a bicycle, which axle comprises:
a rotary-type connector (8) at a first end thereof; and
a lever-operated cam assembly comprising a lever (3) mounted on a second end of said axle (2), which lever (3) is rotatable between an open position in which said axle is removable from or mountable on said bicycle, and a closed position in which said axle is retained on said bicycle;
characterised in that said cam assembly comprises a lever stop (11) that ensures said lever (3) has an angle of maximum rotation from said closed position that is less than 180°.