SPRING CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH LOW OIL LEVEL FOR BICYCLE DROPPER POST

    公开(公告)号:US20230322318A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US17959258

    申请日:2022-10-03

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    CPC classification number: B62J1/06 B62K19/36 B62J1/08 B62K2201/08 B62J2001/085

    Abstract: A dropper post may include an outer tube and an inner tube slidable relative to the outer tube between an extended position and a retracted position. A spring cartridge may include an axially extending cylinder containing a combination of a liquid and a gas and having a sliding surface and a piston with a sealing portion dividing the cylinder interior to provide a first chamber and a second chamber. Moving the inner tube toward the retracted position expands the first chamber. When inner tube is in the extended position the sealing portion is at least partially submerged in the liquid, the second chamber contains a layer of the gas above a layer of the liquid and the first chamber contains the liquid and when the inner tube is in the retracted position the first chamber contains the liquid and a layer of gas between the liquid and the sealing portion.

    Dropper post assembly for a bicycle

    公开(公告)号:US11479314B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-25

    申请号:US16908220

    申请日:2020-06-22

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    Abstract: A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.

    BICYCLE SEAT POST TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20220281546A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-08

    申请号:US17750506

    申请日:2022-05-23

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    Abstract: There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extended position, the extended position being determined by an extension assembly in which an inner contact member engages an outer contact member, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediate position that lies between the retracted and extended positions by an insertable shim that is positionable between the inner and outer contact members.

    Bicycle handlebar having different directional stiffnesses

    公开(公告)号:US11352093B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-07

    申请号:US16823230

    申请日:2020-03-18

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    Abstract: An elongate, tubular handlebar can include a laterally extending central mounting portion, a tubular left body section extending laterally from one side of the mounting portion a tubular right body section extending laterally from the other side of the mounting portion. The right body section may have an elongate, tubular right control portion extending laterally from an inboard end to an outboard end and configured to support a generally laterally extending grip and a right transition portion having a non-circular, transition cross-sectional shape at a first location defining a first width measured in a first direction and a second width that is greater than the first width and is measured in a second direction. Whereby right body section has a first stiffness in the first direction and a second stiffness that is greater than the first stiffness in the second direction.

    Dropper post assembly for a bicycle

    公开(公告)号:US10787215B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US16837722

    申请日:2020-04-01

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    Abstract: A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.

    Portable Storage Device for Bicycle Tools
    16.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190093644A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-28

    申请号:US16200750

    申请日:2018-11-27

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle tool storage device mountable in a bicycle headset assembly and/or a bicycle pump. A top cap for loading a headset assembly and mounting the device is also provided. The top cap includes an annular body and a device receiving aperture extending through the body. The top cap includes a flange extending radially outwardly from a first end of the body and a ridge defined in an inner surface of the body adjacent to the flange. The ridge is concentrically aligned with the aperture for retaining the device. Further still, a bicycle pump for mounting the device is provided. The pump includes a pump body, a handle, a pump head, and a flange. The pump body houses a plunger and a piston. The plunger and handle define a cavity for receiving the device. The handle further defines a flange for retaining the device.

    BICYCLE CHAIN GUIDE WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
    17.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180319459A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-08

    申请号:US16037598

    申请日:2018-07-17

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    CPC classification number: B62M9/105 B62M9/121 B62M2009/007 F16H2007/185

    Abstract: A chain guide for a bicycle having may include a base frame and a height adjustment member connected to the base frame and slidable relative to the base frame and lockable in a first position by engaging a first locking member. A retaining member may be pivotally connected to the height adjustment member and may be pivotable about a pivot axis a retaining position, in which the retaining member is positioned to obstruct lateral movement of the chain away from the chainring thereby preventing lateral misalignment between the chain and the chainring, and a removal position, in which the retaining member does not obstruct lateral movement of the chain away from the base frame while the height adjustment member is locked in the first position. The pivot axis may be spaced apart from the first locking member.

    Control device and lever pad for the same

    公开(公告)号:US12037073B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-16

    申请号:US18066091

    申请日:2022-12-14

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    CPC classification number: B62K23/06 F16C1/14

    Abstract: A control device for an actuation cable on a bicycle is provided. The control device comprises: a frame for securing the control device to the bicycle; and a lever arm assembly rotatably coupled to the frame and moveable between a first position and a second position, the lever arm assembly comprising: a lever arm rotatable coupled to the frame at a pivot point; a cable lock for fixing the actuation cable to the lever arm, the cable lock demarcating a working segment of the actuation cable from a tail of the actuation cable when the actuation cable is fixed to the lever arm; and a cable catch configured to removably retain at least a portion of the tail of the actuation cable.

    Spring cartridge assembly with low oil level for bicycle dropper post

    公开(公告)号:US12024253B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    申请号:US17959258

    申请日:2022-10-03

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    CPC classification number: B62J1/06 B62J1/08 B62K19/36 B62J2001/085 B62K2201/08

    Abstract: A dropper post may include an outer tube and an inner tube slidable relative to the outer tube between an extended position and a retracted position. A spring cartridge may include an axially extending cylinder containing a combination of a liquid and a gas and having a sliding surface and a piston with a sealing portion dividing the cylinder interior to provide a first chamber and a second chamber. Moving the inner tube toward the retracted position expands the first chamber. When inner tube is in the extended position the sealing portion is at least partially submerged in the liquid, the second chamber contains a layer of the gas above a layer of the liquid and the first chamber contains the liquid and when the inner tube is in the retracted position the first chamber contains the liquid and a layer of gas between the liquid and the sealing portion.

    BICYCLE DROPPER SEAT POST ASSEMBLY WITH A BOTTOM MOUNTED GAS SPRING CARTRIDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20240116587A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-11

    申请号:US18348441

    申请日:2023-07-07

    Inventor: Jonathan Staples

    CPC classification number: B62J1/08 B62K19/36 B62J2001/085

    Abstract: A dropper post assembly can include an outer tube and an inner tube with a lower end that is within the outer tube and include a tube engagement. A spring cartridge assembly can include: a cartridge tube providing a cylinder; a piston movably received within the cylinder to provide a first chamber a lower side of the piston and a second chamber between the piston; a cartridge rod; and a second engagement member configured to releasably engage the tube engagement member thereby fastening the cartridge tube to the lower end of the inner tube so that the cartridge tube is axially fixed to the inner tube and movable with the inner tube relative to the outer tube.

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