Front suspension structure for saddle riding type vehicle
US9359037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K25/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front suspension structure includes a head pipe; an upper arm portion having a front end portion connected to the head pipe rockably about a first coupling axis and a rear end portion connected to a vehicle body frame rockably about a second coupling axis; and a lower arm portion disposed below the upper arm portion, and having a front end portion connected to the head pipe rockably about a third coupling axis and a rear end portion connected to the vehicle body frame rockably about a fourth coupling axis. The structure includes a cushion unit making a lower end portion perform a stroke as the lower arm portion rocks; the lower end portion supported in front of a middle point of a segment connecting the third coupling axis to the fourth coupling axis, and an upper end portion supported in a rear of the second coupling axis.
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