Method for making bicycle frame by composite material
US7407619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3091
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for making bicycle frames includes a step of preparing initial parts by carbon-fiber sheets and inflatable bladders are inserted into the initial parts which are then arranged to a desired arrangement. The arranged parts are put in a mold which is heated under a certain pressure. The inflatable bladders are inflated by introducing air therein to push the carbon-fiber sheets against the inside of the mold. The carbon-fiber sheets are then solidified to form a front part of the bicycle frame. A rear part of the bicycle frame or the whole bicycle frame can also be made by the same method.
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