Bicycle fork having lock-out, blow-off, and adjustable blow-off threshold
US7163222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2025/048
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle fork includes a pair of fork leg assemblies, each of the leg assemblies having an upper leg telescopingly engaged with a lower leg. A damping assembly is provided in at least one of the legs. The damping assembly includes an adjustable valve, sometimes referred to as a pressure-relief or blow-off valve. The adjustable valve is externally adjustable without tools. Furthermore, the adjustable valve and another fluid flow control valve may be adjusted independently of each other.
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