Suspension device for a motorcycle front wheel
US4785905A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K25/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Front suspension device comprising a lateral arm, for supporting and steering a front wheel of a motorcycle, wherein the lateral arm is connected at its upper end to a suspension and/or shock absorbing block with telescopic cylinder of which the external movable rod is articulated at its end on an axis orthogonal to the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle, the arm comprising in the lower part a ball and socket articulation support of which the center of pivoting is located substantially in the alignment of steering axis and cooperates with a connection arm rotationally mounted on an axle of the chassis perpendicular to the median plane of the motorcycle.
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