Bicycle component with reinforced structure and manufacturing method thereof
US9463840B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3091
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle component with reinforced structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The bicycle component includes a hollow main body and a foam material. The main body is manufactured by stacking plural carbon fiber prepreg layers and provided with a force bearing area. The foam material is disposed on the force bearing area and wrapped by the carbon fiber prepreg layers. Therefore, the present invention improves the structural strength of the bicycle component, lightens the weight of a bicycle made of the bicycle components, and provides a greater controllability of the bicycle.
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