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Shock-absorbing front fork assembly of motorcycle

US11260933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 2019
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 31, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J45/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock-absorbing front fork assembly of a motorcycle includes a front fork, a pressure buffering cylinder and a control valve disposed between the front fork and the pressure buffering cylinder and electrically connected with a brake system to control the communication between the front fork and the pressure buffering cylinder according to the operation of the brake system. When the brake system is not actuated, the control valve is open to make the front fork communicate with the pressure buffering cylinder, thereby making the spring supporting force relatively smaller. When the brake system is actuated, the control valve is close to make the front fork not communicate with the pressure buffering cylinder, thereby making the spring supporting force relatively larger. Therefore, the spring supporting force is adjusted by the brake operation, that raises the riding comfort and safety.

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