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Bicycle seat height adjustment method

US8550551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2010
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K19/36
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle seat height adjustment method is provided for changing a height of a bicycle seat. The method includes operating an operating device to output a seat raising or lowering command to adjust the seat height. The method further includes releasing the operating device after the operating of the operating device. If a raising command has been outputted, then the method further includes raising the bicycle seat to a higher seat position than a previous seat position existing immediately prior to the seat raising command after releasing the operating device. If a lowering command has been outputted, then the method further includes lowering the bicycle seat to a lower seat position that is lower than a previous seat position existing immediately prior to the seat lowering command after releasing the operating device.

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