Patent · US Expired

Rear wheel suspension device for motorcycles

US5816356A · kind A · utility

22Cited by
5References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1996
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K2201/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Several embodiments of rear wheel suspension systems for motorcycles wherein the leaf spring is employed that is contained within the suspension arm so as to be protected and yet facilitate servicing. The spring is loaded so as to provide a progressive rate and various damper arrangements are also disclosed employing either rotary or tubular-type dampers.

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