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Front wheel suspension for motorcycles

US4572534A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1983
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62L1/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A front wheel suspension for a motorcycle in which the nose-diving during braking is reduced; for that purpose, an auxiliary spring is additionally connected with the spring element of the spring system during the braking operation. In a preferred embodiment, brake means act on a bolt which in turn supports a thrust rod stressing the auxiliary spring during the braking.

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