Support for engaging or disengaging bicycle alternator with tyre - has sprung U=shaped loop forcing alternator drive wheel against bicycle tyre and clipping onto fixed hook in disengaged position

摘要

The support includes the loop (5) which is fixed to the base of the alternator body (2) at one end. At the other end a projection (7) receives the fixed hook (6). The loop is attached to the bicycle fork at a fixing point (9). This may be a toothed rod held in a complementary collar or grooves on an angular positioning rod meeting complementary grooves on a collared bracket. An operating button (8) disengages the hook to free the loop. The loop may have a nearly semi-circular base ring with a peripheral surface. Alternatively the base may be fixed by screws or rivets or welded. ADVANTAGE - Fewer components, easier to automate mfr.