FRONT FORK
    1.
    发明公开
    FRONT FORK 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240343338A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18292583

    申请日:2021-12-20

    CPC classification number: B62K25/08

    Abstract: A front fork (1) includes: a fork main body (2) that includes a tube member (3) including a vehicle body side tube (3a) and an axle side tube (3b), and a suspension spring (4) that biases the tube member (3) in a stretching direction; a cap (5) that includes a cylindrical portion (5a) and a lid portion (5b) continuing to the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion (5a), and closes the opening end of the vehicle body side tube (3a); a washer (6) that supports the upper end of the suspension spring (4); an adjuster (7) that includes a shaft portion (7a) screwed to the washer (6), a flange portion (7b) provided at the rear end of the shaft portion (7a), and an operation shaft portion 7c extending from an opposite shaft portion side of the flange portion (7b), and that is rotatably inserted into the cylindrical portion 5a; and a stopper member (8) that is placed on the inner circumference of the cylindrical portion (5a) and prevents the adjuster (7) from being detached from the cap (5).

    ADJUSTABLE AXLE RETAINING STRUCTURE
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240308617A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-19

    申请号:US18393370

    申请日:2023-12-21

    Inventor: Daniel MCCORMICK

    Abstract: An adjustable axle retaining structure is disclosed. The structure includes an axle receiving feature on a first leg of a fork assembly and a retaining sleeve within a clamping member on a second leg of the fork assembly. An axle is inserted through the clamping member, the wheel hub and coupled with the axle receiving feature. A component of the axle is tightened thereby moving the retaining sleeve partially out of the clamping member and toward the wheel hub until the wheel hub is in contact with both the retaining sleeve and the axle receiving feature, wherein the moving of the retaining sleeve allows the axle to radially couple the wheel hub with the fork assembly without modifying a preestablished geometry of the fork assembly.

    Suspension device and front fork
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12091121B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-17

    申请号:US17556469

    申请日:2021-12-20

    Inventor: Yosuke Fujikawa

    CPC classification number: B62J45/40 B62K25/08 B62K2025/044 B62K25/10

    Abstract: A suspension device includes an outer tube formed of a cylindrical body an inner tube disposed coaxially with the outer tube and provided to be movable relative to the outer tube, a tip end of the inner tube being disposed inside the outer tube, a cable harness extending from an outer side of the outer tube or the inner tube to an inner side and configured to be energized, a stroke sensor configured to detect a movement amount of the inner tube relative to the outer tube, two connection members disposed between the stroke sensor and the cable harness and connecting the stroke sensor and the cable harness, and a correction unit disposed inside the outer tube or the inner tube and configured to correct the movement amount detected by the stroke sensor based on a temperature inside the outer tube or the inner tube.

    FORK ARCH
    6.
    发明公开
    FORK ARCH 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240132178A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US18381122

    申请日:2023-10-16

    CPC classification number: B62K25/08

    Abstract: A fork arch is disclosed. The fork arch includes a torsional geometry portion to provide torsional stiffness. The fork arch also includes a transverse geometry portion to provide transverse shear stiffness, the transverse geometry portion intermingled with the torsional geometry portion to provide an optimized hybrid torsion and transverse shear stiffness for the fork arch.

    SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SUSPENSION OF HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20240116594A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-11

    申请号:US18544135

    申请日:2023-12-18

    Applicant: Shimano Inc.

    Inventor: Satoshi SHAHANA

    CPC classification number: B62K25/08 B62K25/286 B62K2025/047

    Abstract: A suspension control system is provided for a suspension of a human-powered vehicle. The suspension control system basically includes a detector, an electronic controller and an additional detector. The detector is configured to detect information relating to a running condition of the human-powered vehicle indirectly indicative of a pedaling state of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to output a control signal to adjust an operating state of the suspension in accordance with the information detected by the detector. The additional detector is configured to detect additional information relating to at least one of a riding posture of rider riding the human-powered vehicle and a terrain condition. The electronic controller is configured to output the control signal to adjust the operating state of the suspension in accordance with the information in combination with the additional information.

    Dual sided suspension assembly for a cycle wheel

    公开(公告)号:US11945539B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-02

    申请号:US17109029

    申请日:2020-12-01

    Inventor: David Weagle

    Abstract: A trailing link multi-bar suspension assembly for a cycle having improved stability includes a first arm having a first side and a second side, a first arm fixed pivot and a first arm shock pivot, the first side and second side defining a wheel opening. A shock link has a shock link fixed pivot and a shock link floating pivot. A shock absorber has an inline configuration, a gas spring, a first shock mount, and a second shock mount, and the shock absorber is substantially located on the first side or second side of the wheel opening. A spring unit, has a gas spring comprising a spring body, a first spring mount and a second spring mount, and the spring unit is substantially located on the first side or second side of the wheel opening A wheel carrier has a wheel carrier first pivot and a wheel carrier second pivot spaced apart from one another, and a wheel mount that is adapted to be connected to a wheel. A control link has a control link floating pivot and a control link fixed pivot, the control link floating pivot being pivotably connected to the wheel carrier second pivot, and the control link fixed pivot being pivotably connected to the first arm control pivot.

    Hybridized mountain bike suspension

    公开(公告)号:US11904978B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US18243553

    申请日:2023-09-07

    Applicant: Rajas Apte

    Inventor: Rajas Apte

    Abstract: A system provides suspension for a mountain bike. The system includes at least a shock and a data collection system. A set of wave characteristics are determined based on data collected by the data collection system. A first change in the wave characteristics is detected, the first change being greater than a threshold indicating an obstacle. Responsive to determining the first change is greater than the threshold, the system enables the shock to compress. A second change in the wave characteristics is detected, the second change being less than the threshold indicating an obstacle. Responsive to determining the second change is less than the threshold, the system causes destructive interference in the shock to inhibit compression of the shock.

    Bicycle shock absorbing and buffering structure

    公开(公告)号:US11891151B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-06

    申请号:US17942184

    申请日:2022-09-12

    Applicant: Ming-Ta Tsai

    Inventor: Ming-Ta Tsai

    Abstract: A bicycle shock absorbing and buffering structure mounted on one side of a shock absorber tube is provided. The bicycle shock absorbing and buffering structure includes at least one foamed elastic block and at least one connecting base. The foamed elastic block has a through hole passing through two opposite ends thereof. The connecting base has a dividing plate, a connecting column extending outward from opposite sides of the dividing plate, and a center hole passing through the connecting column and the dividing plate. The connecting base is inserted into the through hole of the foamed elastic block with a connecting column, and the dividing plate is located at and stacks on the end of the foamed elastic block, and the through hole is communicated with the center hole, the foamed elastic block and the connecting base are strung together.

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