Ultra lightweight, high efficiency bicycle suspension
US7168726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2201/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rear suspension road bicycle frame uses an integrated rear shock absorbing assembly installed in a typical diamond bicycle frame with a head tube, down tube, top tube, seat tube, tubular chainstays, tubular seat stays, brake bridge at the top of the seat stays connecting them, the shock absorbing assembly having an elastomer shock absorbing spring member with a slide affixed to the brake bridge, and a sliding bearing in the upper wishbone so that the preloaded spring member absorbs shock and the frame absorbs flexing tending to unload the spring member.
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