BRAKE HANDLE UNIT (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering; hand brakes of bicycles. SUBSTANCE: proposed hand brake contains first adjuster 25 and second adjuster 35. First adjuster 25 can include cam stop interacting with handle 20 and provided with several working surfaces to adjust position of handle 20 to suit size of rider's wrist. Second adjuster 35 is located inside handle 20 and it contains member 55 to contact with brake cable. Adjustment of position of member 55 relative to turning axle 22 of handle 20 provides adjustment of position of brake shoes after adjusting position of handle 20 and force applied to handle 20. EFFECT: possibility of adjustment of handle 20 in riding without leaving handlebar grip. 3 cl, 18 dwg