Automatic lifting mechanism for motorcycle saddle
US7401717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic lifting mechanism for motorcycle saddle mainly includes a first and a second supporting arm respectively fixed to a saddle and a body of a motorcycle, at least one spiral spring having two sideward extended terminal ends separately pressed against the two supporting arms, and a damping device located in the at least one spiral spring to rotatably engage at two ends with the two supporting arms. While a spring force of each spiral spring quickly elastically stretches open the first and the second supporting arm when the saddle is unlocked, the damping device limits a rotating speed of the two supporting arms, so that the saddle could be automatically lifted or moved downward at a buffered speed without the risk of injuring a user.
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