Cantilever rear suspension for a bicycle
US7104562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K25/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle is equipped with a rear wheel suspension having a swing arm with one or more generally cantilevered side arms, which are capable of withstanding bending and torsional loads and isolating said loads from the rider. A bottom portion of the bicycle frame includes a pedal sleeve. A pedal or crank assembly rotates within the pedal sleeve about a rotational axis with a fixed location relative to the frame. The swing arm is pivotally secured to the frame for movement about the rotational axis. A shock-absorbing element is connected between the swing arm and the frame.
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