Bicycle frame rear suspension with flexing frame segment
US9156521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2025/041
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle frame includes a substantially rigid front frame portion and a substantially rigid rear frame portion. A link is connected to the rear frame portion by a first pivot and to the front frame portion by a second pivot. A rear frame segment is rigidly connected at a first end to the rear frame portion and pivotably connected at a second end to the front frame portion by a third pivot. The rear frame segment is flexible parallel to an axis of the third pivot.
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