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公开(公告)号:US6145862A
公开(公告)日:2000-11-14
申请号:US163547
申请日:1998-09-30
申请人: Christopher P. D'Aluisio , Mario M. Galasso , Ross P. Collins , Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack
发明人: Christopher P. D'Aluisio , Mario M. Galasso , Ross P. Collins , Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack
CPC分类号: F16F9/16 , B62K21/20 , B62K25/06 , B62K25/08 , F16F9/3235
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer tube which is mounted via brackets to the steering tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner tube that telescopes within the outer tube. A shock absorbing system, preferably in the form of a cartridge is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer tube and the outer surface of the inner tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to maintain torsional rigidity between the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope. Further, a rigid front blade is secured the inner tube to hold the front wheel of the vehicle and to provide bending and torsional stiffness.
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公开(公告)号:US6135477A
公开(公告)日:2000-10-24
申请号:US163548
申请日:1998-09-30
申请人: Christopher P. D'Aluisio , Mario M. Galasso , Ross P. Collins , Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack
发明人: Christopher P. D'Aluisio , Mario M. Galasso , Ross P. Collins , Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack
CPC分类号: F16F9/16 , B62K21/20 , B62K25/06 , B62K25/08 , F16F9/3235
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer tube which is mounted via brackets to the steering tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner tube that telescopes within the outer tube. A shock absorbing system, preferably in the form of a cartridge is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer tube and the outer surface of the inner tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to maintain torsional rigidity between the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope. Further, a rigid front blade is secured the inner tube to hold the front wheel of the vehicle and to provide bending and torsional stiffness.
摘要翻译: 这里公开了一种特别用于与自行车一起使用的悬架叉组件。 该组件包括通过支架安装到自行车车架的转向管上的外管和在外管内望远镜的内管。 优选以盒形式的减震系统设置在管内。 外管的内表面和内管的外表面各自具有多个轴向布置的相对的纵向平坦部分,例如每个管上的四个。 多个滚针轴承设置在这些平坦部分上的管之间。 这种布置,其中布置在内管和外管之间的平坦部分上的滚针轴承允许两个管彼此相对于彼此自由地伸出和伸出,而没有任何显着的静摩擦,并且还用于保持外管之间的扭转刚度 管内管。 因此,滚针轴承承受径向载荷,并且保持外管和内管的旋转力的线性关系,同时允许两个管自由望远。 此外,刚性前叶片固定在内管上以保持车辆的前轮并提供弯曲和扭转刚度。
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公开(公告)号:US06155541A
公开(公告)日:2000-12-05
申请号:US456069
申请日:1999-12-06
申请人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
发明人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
CPC分类号: B62K25/08 , B62K21/20 , F16F9/16 , F16F9/3235 , Y10T74/2078 , Y10T74/20786
摘要: A suspension assembly, including inner and outer tubes that are adapted to the telescope with respect to each other. A self-contained shock-damping cartridge is disposed in the tubes and is removable as a unit. The cartridge has first and second chambers, which contain hydraulic fluid. A shaft movably extends substantially completely through both chambers, and a piston is associated with the shaft and the chambers such that movement of the shaft within the chambers forces hydraulic fluid from one of the chambers to the other, thus damping telescoping movement between the tubes. The cartridge is sealed to substantially prevent the hydraulic fluid from entering and exiting therefrom during telescoping movement.
摘要翻译: 一种悬架组件,包括适于望远镜相对于彼此的内管和外管。 一个独立的减震盒设置在管中,可作为一个单元移动。 该墨盒具有包含液压流体的第一和第二腔室。 轴可移动地基本上完全延伸穿过两个室,并且活塞与轴和室相关联,使得轴在室内的运动迫使液压流体从一个室到另一个,从而阻碍管之间的伸缩运动。 在伸缩运动期间,盒被密封以基本上防止液压流体进入和离开。
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公开(公告)号:US6007056A
公开(公告)日:1999-12-28
申请号:US936920
申请日:1997-09-23
申请人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
发明人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
CPC分类号: B62K25/08 , B62K21/20 , F16F9/16 , F16F9/3235 , Y10T74/2078 , Y10T74/20786
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer steer tube which is adapted to be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner steer tube telescopes within the outer steer tube. A shock absorbing system is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer steer tube and the outer surface of the inner steer tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to transmit the torsional steering force from the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope.
摘要翻译: 这里公开了一种特别用于与自行车一起使用的悬架叉组件。 组件包括外转向管,其适于安装在自行车车架的头管中并延伸穿过自行车车架的头管,并且内转向管在外转向管内望远镜。 在管内提供减震系统。 外转向管的内表面和内转向管的外表面各自具有多个轴向布置的相对的纵向平坦部分,例如每个管上的四个。 多个滚针轴承设置在这些平坦部分上的管之间。 这种布置,其中布置在内管和外管之间的平坦部分上的滚针轴承允许两个管相对于彼此自由地伸出和伸出,没有任何显着的静摩擦,并且还用于将扭转转向力从 外管到内管。 因此,滚针轴承承受径向载荷,并且保持外管和内管的旋转力的线性关系,同时允许两个管自由望远。
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公开(公告)号:US5702092A
公开(公告)日:1997-12-30
申请号:US584922
申请日:1996-01-11
申请人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
发明人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
CPC分类号: B62K25/08 , B62K21/20 , F16F9/16 , F16F9/3235 , Y10T74/2078 , Y10T74/20786
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer steer tube which is adapted to be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner steer tube telescopes within the outer steer tube. A shock absorbing system is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer steer tube and the outer surface of the inner steer tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to transmit the torsional steering force from the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope.
摘要翻译: 这里公开了一种特别用于与自行车一起使用的悬架叉组件。 组件包括外转向管,其适于安装在自行车车架的头管中并延伸穿过自行车车架的头管,并且内转向管在外转向管内望远镜。 在管内提供减震系统。 外转向管的内表面和内转向管的外表面各自具有多个轴向布置的相对的纵向平坦部分,例如每个管上的四个。 多个滚针轴承设置在这些平坦部分上的管之间。 这种布置,其中布置在内管和外管之间的平坦部分上的滚针轴承允许两个管相对于彼此自由地伸出和伸出,没有任何显着的静摩擦,并且还用于将扭转转向力从 外管到内管。 因此,滚针轴承承受径向载荷,并且保持外管和内管的旋转力的线性关系,同时允许两个管自由望远。
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公开(公告)号:US5494302A
公开(公告)日:1996-02-27
申请号:US37949
申请日:1993-03-26
申请人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
发明人: Mark S. Farris , Michael A. Harrison , John M. Loftus , Aaron K. Taylor , Christoph E. Mack , Ross P. Collins
CPC分类号: B62K25/08 , B62K21/20 , F16F9/16 , F16F9/3235 , Y10T74/2078 , Y10T74/20786
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer steer tube which is adapted to be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner steer tube telescopes within the outer steer tube. A shock absorbing system is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer steer tube and the outer surface of the inner steer tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to transmit the torsional steering force from the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope.
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公开(公告)号:US5924714A
公开(公告)日:1999-07-20
申请号:US715536
申请日:1996-09-18
CPC分类号: F16F9/16 , B62K21/20 , B62K25/06 , B62K25/08 , F16F9/3235
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer tube which can be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner tube that telescopes within the outer tube. A shock absorbing system, preferably in the form of a cartridge is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer tube and the outer surface of the inner tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to maintain torsional rigidity between the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope. Further, a rigid front blade is secured the inner tube to hold the front wheel of the vehicle and to provide bending and torsional stiffness.
摘要翻译: 这里公开了一种特别用于与自行车一起使用的悬架叉组件。 组件包括可以安装在自行车车架的头管中并穿过自行车车架的头管的外管,以及在外管内望远镜的内管。 优选以盒形式的减震系统设置在管内。 外管的内表面和内管的外表面各自具有多个轴向布置的相对的纵向平坦部分,例如每个管上的四个。 多个滚针轴承设置在这些平坦部分上的管之间。 这种布置,其中布置在内管和外管之间的平坦部分上的滚针轴承允许两个管彼此相对于彼此自由地伸出和伸出,而没有任何显着的静摩擦,并且还用于保持外管之间的扭转刚度 管内管。 因此,滚针轴承承受径向载荷,并且保持外管和内管的旋转力的线性关系,同时允许两个管自由望远。 此外,刚性前叶片固定在内管上以保持车辆的前轮并提供弯曲和扭转刚度。
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公开(公告)号:US5320374A
公开(公告)日:1994-06-14
申请号:US713673
申请日:1991-06-11
CPC分类号: B62K21/20 , F16F9/16 , F16F9/3235
摘要: There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer steer tube which is adapted to be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner steer tube telescopes within the outer steer tube. A shock absorbing system is provided within the tubes. The inner surface of the outer steer tube and the outer surface of the inner steer tube each have a plurality of axially arranged opposing longitudinal flat sections, such as four on each tube. A plurality of needle bearings are disposed between the tubes on these flat sections. This arrangement, with the needle bearings arranged on the flat sections between the inner and outer tubes, allows the two tubes to freely telescope in and out with respect to one another without any significant static friction, and also serves to transmit the torsional steering force from the outer tube to the inner tube. The needle bearings thus bear radial loads as well as maintain the in line relationship of the outer and inner tubes for rotational forces while allowing the two tubes to freely telescope.
摘要翻译: 这里公开了一种特别用于与自行车一起使用的悬架叉组件。 组件包括外转向管,其适于安装在自行车车架的头管中并延伸穿过自行车车架的头管,并且内转向管在外转向管内望远镜。 在管内提供减震系统。 外转向管的内表面和内转向管的外表面各自具有多个轴向布置的相对的纵向平坦部分,例如每个管上的四个。 多个滚针轴承设置在这些平坦部分上的管之间。 这种布置,其中布置在内管和外管之间的平坦部分上的滚针轴承允许两个管相对于彼此自由地伸出和伸出,没有任何显着的静摩擦,并且还用于将扭转转向力从 外管到内管。 因此,滚针轴承承受径向载荷,并且保持外管和内管的旋转力的线性关系,同时允许两个管自由望远。
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公开(公告)号:US4890507A
公开(公告)日:1990-01-02
申请号:US155970
申请日:1988-02-16
IPC分类号: B62M3/08
CPC分类号: B62M3/086 , Y10T74/2168 , Y10T74/217
摘要: A pedal is provided with a frontal half hoop or ring. A plastic cleat attached to the shoe of the cyclist has a circular plate that fits the loop or ring. Registry is achieved by a pin or hook that projects forwardly of the plate. The pin or hook captures the hoop or ring. To engage the coupling, the cleat is outwardly pivoted and then returned so that companion rigid clips on the cleat and the pedal interlock. A detent retracts downwardly as the clips move into engagement. Such downward movement is effected by a moderately sloped first cam surface; an adjoining steeply sloped second cam locking surface of the detent keeps the cleat in locked position. In an unlatched position, force can yet be effectively applied to the pedal whereby so that unrestrained complete separation or full latching are options while the bicycle is operated.
摘要翻译: 踏板设有正面的半环或环。 附着在骑自行车者的鞋子上的塑料防滑钉具有适合环或环的圆形板。 注册表是通过向前投射板的销或钩来实现的。 针或钩捕获箍或环。 为了接合联轴器,防滑板向外枢转,然后返回,使得防滑板和踏板上的相配刚性夹具互锁。 当夹子移动进入啮合时,制动器向下缩回。 这种向下运动由适度倾斜的第一凸轮表面实现; 棘爪的邻接的陡峭倾斜的第二凸轮锁定表面将防滑板保持在锁定位置。 在解锁的位置,力可以有效地施加到踏板,从而在自行车操作时可以选择不受限制的完全分离或完全锁定。
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公开(公告)号:US5611557A
公开(公告)日:1997-03-18
申请号:US236464
申请日:1994-05-02
CPC分类号: B62K25/286 , B62K3/04
摘要: An improved bicycle suspension system wherein the suspension system's characteristics change according to whether a rider is in a standing position or a sitting position. In a standing position, the rider's weight is placed primarily upon the pedal assembly of the bicycle, thereby creating an upward force on the swing arm which places a first compression force upon a shock absorber. In a sitting position, the rider's weight is also placed on a seat of a seat frame. This places a downward force on the seat frame which places a second compression force on the shock absorber. Thus, in the sitting position, the combination of the first and second compression forces, measured as a leverage ratio, is placed upon the shock absorber. In this sitting position situation, the shock absorber is more responsive to irregularities in the road, and provides a softer ride with greater traction and control. In the standing position, since only a first compression force is being exerted against the shock absorber, the suspension system is stiffer and provides a less comfortable ride. However, this allows for a more efficient transfer of pedaling energy which would otherwise be lost due to a "bobbing" effect which exists in softer suspension systems.
摘要翻译: 一种改进的自行车悬架系统,其中所述悬架系统的特性根据骑车人是站立位置还是坐姿而改变。 在站立位置,骑手的重量主要放置在自行车的踏板组件上,从而在摆臂上产生向上的力,其将第一压缩力施加在减震器上。 在坐姿中,骑手的重量也被放置在座椅框架的座位上。 这在座椅框架上施加向下的力,其在减震器上施加第二压缩力。 因此,在就座位置中,作为杠杆比率测量的第一和第二压缩力的组合被放置在减震器上。 在这种坐姿的情况下,减震器对道路的不规则性更加敏感,并且提供了较为舒适的驾驶和更大的牵引和控制。 在站立位置,由于只有第一压缩力被施加在减震器上,所以悬挂系统更硬,并且提供较不舒适的乘坐。 然而,这允许更有效地传递踩踏能量,否则由于存在于较软的悬挂系统中的“摆动”效应将损失。
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