Head tube junction on a bicycle
US6375210B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K19/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A junction for the head tube of a bicycle frame with top tube and down tube members is fabricated in such a way that the top tube and down tube members are jointed. The method of mitering the top tube and down tube members to form the requested joint is cutting off a portion of walls of both the top tube and down tube members at the head ends to form a miter joint. The method of mitering provides for optimum contact area and ease of manufacturing, especially for tubes with non-traditional cross-sectional shapes.
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