Spring suspension for a handlebar-steered vehicle
US8496094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2201/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coil spring suspension designed for a handlebar-steered vehicle. The coil spring suspension generally includes a first tube, a coil spring, a shaft and a guide. A first end of the coil spring is disposed within the first tube and fixedly supported proximate a first end of the first tube. The coil spring extends beyond a second end of the first tube. The shaft fixedly supports a second end of the coil spring. The shaft and the first tube are slidably displaced relative to each other upon suspension loading to lengthwise compress the coil spring. The guide is disposed within the first tube and connected to the coil spring between the first and second ends of the coil spring. The guide is displaced with the coil spring under suspension loading and limiting lateral displacement of the coil spring.
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