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Bicycle frame with multiple layer tube

US7597338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2005
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K19/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle frame is disclosed that includes a set of tubes connected together. At least a portion of one of the tubes comprises at least three layers of materials. For example, in one embodiment, the seat tube includes an inner layer of carbon fiber, a middle layer of aluminum (or other metal), and an outside layer of carbon fiber.

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