Bicycle suspension stem with integrated pivot
US10167040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K21/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle suspension stem with an integrated pivot between a static part and a suspended part to provide vibration and impact absorption is provided. A bicycle stem includes a static part configured to connect to a steerer of a bicycle fork, the static part comprising a protrusion, a suspended part rotatably connected to the static part and configured to connect to a handlebar, and a biasing member disposed between the protrusion and an inside surface of the suspended part to resist rotation of the suspended part about the axis of rotation.
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