Dampers for mountain bikes
US8770357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2025/048
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus of a damper (46) for a bicycle comprising a housing defining a chamber, and a piston, movable in the chamber along a first direction. The apparatus further comprises a controllable means to vary the resistance to movement of the piston in the chamber, a sensor (62), and a controller (58) including a timer. Said sensor measures at least one dynamic quantity and produces an output signal based thereon. Said output signal is received by the controller, and said controller controls said controllable means based on said dynamic quantity as a function of time to control the level of damping. The invention further provides means for manually adjusting the level of rebound damping.
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