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Bicycle suspension having stroke and damper adjustment

US8317171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2008
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K2025/048
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle suspension including a stroke adjustment unit, a suspension damper, and a damper adjustment unit. The stroke adjustment unit is configured to adjust a stroke of the bicycle suspension, which is configured to expand and contract within the stroke. The suspension damper is configured to apply damping force to the bicycle suspension, and the damper adjustment unit is configured to adjust the damping force applied by the suspension damper in accordance with the stroke adjusted by the stroke adjustment unit.

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