Fox Factory Holding has been granted a patent for an electronic automatically decoupling hub assembly. This assembly features a controller that manages the engagement and disengagement of pawls with a cassette body, allowing for a freewheel state or force transfer state, while incorporating protective seals and components to prevent contamination. GlobalData’s report on Fox Factory Holding gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Electronic automatically decoupling hub assembly for bicycles
The granted patent US12071988B2 describes an innovative electronic automatically decoupling hub assembly designed for enhanced functionality in mechanical systems. The assembly features a hub shell that rotates around an axle, with a bearing positioned on the drive side and a cassette body assembly that includes at least one tooth. Central to its operation is an inductor equipped with at least one pawl, which selectively engages or disengages with the cassette body assembly's teeth. This mechanism allows the hub assembly to transition between a freewheel state and a force transfer state, depending on the engagement of the pawl. A controller is integrated to send automatic signals to the inductor, facilitating this engagement and disengagement process. Additionally, the assembly includes sensors—such as accelerometers or optical detection devices—that provide inputs to the controller, enabling automatic adjustments based on real-time conditions.
Further enhancing its functionality, the patent outlines additional features such as the capability for the controller to issue multiple activation and deactivation signals, allowing for more complex control over the pawl's engagement with the cassette body assembly. The design also incorporates a seal to protect the pawl mechanism from contaminants, a ratchet ring, and an end cap to ensure durability and reliability. The cassette body assembly can contain multiple teeth, and the inductor can be equipped with several pawls, allowing for versatile engagement options. This electronic automatically decoupling hub assembly represents a significant advancement in mechanical design, providing improved control and efficiency in applications where precise engagement and disengagement are critical.
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