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Bicycle with front fork suspension

US5195766A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 1991
Grant dateMar 23, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K25/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle having a frame to which is attached two wheels, the wheels being linked in such a manner that the application of the proper force results in substantial movement, or slowing of the motion, of the bicycle, more particularly for a bicycle having a suspension system which comprises a front fork, consisting of two fork tubes for fastening a wheel, a steering head and a handlebar stem connected to the steering head, whereby each fork tube consists of at least two tubes which can move in telescope fashion one inside the other, as well as at least one suspension element and a damping device.

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