公开(公告)号：US20240409177A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18807190

申请日：2024-08-16

Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.

Inventor： Brian Daniel Robinson ,  Jeffrey Keith Bowers ,  William Te-Chung Chan

IPC: B62K21/06 ,  B62K19/32

Abstract: An adjustable head angle bicycle assembly includes a steerer tube; a head tube that includes a first annular surface protruding radially inward from an inner wall at the upper end, and a second annular surface protruding radially inward from the inner wall at the lower end; an upper cup that includes a third annular surface engaged with the first annular surface of the head tube; and a lower cup that includes a fourth annular surface engaged with the second annular surface of the head tube.

公开(公告)号：US11685463B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17745275

申请日：2022-05-16

Applicant: CLEV DESIGN, LTD.

Inventor： Robb Henry Jankura

IPC: B62K21/18 ,  B62K19/32

CPC classification number: B62K21/18 ,  B62K19/32

Abstract: A steering linkage assembly that allows an offset between a steering axis and a headtube axis of a bicycle. In turn, rider cockpit dimensions are divorced from vehicle performance aspects such that vehicle performance aspects may be tailored regardless of rider size. The steering linkage assembly generally includes linkage members on an opposite side of a linkage chassis than handlebars of the bicycle to improve performance by increasing steering angle range allowed by the linkage. In addition, different linkage members and linkage chasses may be provided to accommodate different offsets between the steering axis and the headtube axis.

公开(公告)号：US11685462B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17217312

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: PON BICYCLE I B. V.

Inventor： David Killing ,  Jonathan Edward Max Strack ,  Robert James Pike

IPC: B62K19/32 ,  B62K21/18 ,  B62K21/12 ,  B62K21/04 ,  B62K21/02 ,  B62J11/13

CPC classification number: B62K19/32 ,  B62K21/125 ,  B62K21/18 ,  B62J11/13 ,  B62K21/02 ,  B62K21/04

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly comprises a base bar, a v-shaped stem selectively removable from the base bar, and a bicycle fork assembly. Control cables from the bicycle may be routed from the base bar into hollow diverging stem members of the v-shaped stem. The bicycle fork assembly comprises an external-steerer fork having a load-bearing member and a preload tensioning rod. The preload tensioning rod fits within a head tube of the bicycle, and a hollow space around the preload tensioning rod accommodates control cables passing from the v-shaped stem into a hollow portion of the bicycle frame. The v-shaped stem is secured against the base bar by a pair of nut plates. In some examples, an engagement portion of an accessory such as an aerobar extension assembly is configured to secure the v-shaped stem and an aerobar extension against the base bar.

公开(公告)号：US11685460B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17243475

申请日：2021-04-28

Applicant: Damon Motors Inc.

Inventor： Dominique Kwong

IPC: B62K11/02 ,  B62K19/32 ,  B62K19/24

CPC classification number: B62K11/02 ,  B62K19/24 ,  B62K19/32

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.

公开(公告)号：US11618523B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US17534863

申请日：2021-11-24

Applicant: Vince Costa

Inventor： Vince Costa

IPC: B62K21/04 ,  B62K19/32 ,  B62K21/06

Abstract: A motorcycle fork has an upper tree; a lower tree; a steering neck; and a steering stem. The steering stem is connected to the upper tree at a steering stem upper end, and is connected to the lower tree at a steering stem a lower end, and passes through the steering neck. The steering stem is oriented to a steering neck centerline in a first mode. A neck upper bearing race seat is formed on an upper portion of the steering neck. A neck lower bearing race seat is formed on a lower portion of the steering neck. An upper bearing race receives an upper bearing. The upper bearing race is mounted in the neck upper bearing race seat in the first mode. A lower bearing race receives a lower bearing. The lower bearing race is mounted in the neck lower bearing race seat in the first mode.

公开(公告)号：US11584471B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16591557

申请日：2020-10-02

Applicant: Jim Prater

Inventor： Jim Prater

IPC: B62K21/06 ,  B62K19/32 ,  B62K21/02

Abstract: A system for manipulating the steering axis angle of an object is provided. The system is beneficial for improving performance and enjoyability of use for objects employing a steering axis, including bicycles, toys, tools, sporting goods, and other modes of transportation. The system includes a reversible bearing plate with a bearing plate bore that permits passage of a steerer tube through a head tube when reversible bearing plates are installed at the head tube ends. The bearing plate bore may be at the center of the reversible bearing plate to maintain a steering axis coaxial with the head tube central axis. The bearing plate bore may be offset from the center of the reversible bearing plate and may employ an angled annular space such that when reversible bearing plates are installed oppositely at the head tube ends, the steering axis is offset from the center of each reversible bearing plate generating an angle between the steerer tube central axis and the head tube central axis, resulting in a correspondingly steeper or slacker head angle. Methods of employing reversible bearing plates for maintaining, steepening, or slackening the head angle of a bicycle are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230010072A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-12

申请号：US17811930

申请日：2022-07-12

Applicant: Marzell MAIER

Inventor： Marzell MAIER

IPC: B62K21/14 ,  B62K19/32

Abstract: A sprung stem for bicycles, in particular for racing bicycles and gravel bikes, for the sprung connection between the handlebar and the head tube and/or the steerer tube with improved damping is proposed, wherein a coupling apparatus for mechanical coupling of the connecting parts is provided, which coupling apparatus comprises at least one elastomer body which is mounted in such a way that it is deformed during pivoting of the static fastening device with respect to the handlebar holder, in order thus to absorb force and to damp the relative movement between the handlebar and the head tube.

公开(公告)号：US20220355884A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17698071

申请日：2022-03-18

Applicant: Alexey INKIREV

Inventor： Alexey INKIREV

IPC: B62K5/10 ,  B62K19/32 ,  B62K25/28

Abstract: The present invention is a minimum size, maneuverable, comfortable, safe, and inexpensive compact vehicle, having a higher level of cornering/turning stability than the current state of the art. The inventive design may be applied to two-, three-, and four- (or more) wheeled vehicles. The invention may be utilized in the design of the main components of vehicles providing an increased stability during turning, even at high speeds, based on fixed and moveable chassis portions which swing in relation to one another and novel linking mechanisms connected with large and/or wide wheel portions.

公开(公告)号：US20220234674A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17583824

申请日：2022-01-25

Applicant: Ninebot (Changzhou) Tech Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Zefang Qi ,  Hui Su

IPC: B62K19/32

Abstract: A frame and a mobility scooter. The frame includes a first longitudinal beam, a second longitudinal beam, a head tube and a first cross beam. A first end of the first longitudinal beam and a first end of the second longitudinal beams are both coupled to the head tube. The first cross beam has a first end coupled to the first longitudinal beam and a second end coupled to the second longitudinal beam. The first longitudinal beam is divided into a first front tube section and a first rear tube section by the first cross beam, the second longitudinal beam is divided into a second front tube section and a second rear tube section by the first cross beam, and the first and second rear tube sections form a rear fork of the mobility scooter.

公开(公告)号：US20220204118A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17565142

申请日：2021-12-29

Applicant: King Cycle Group, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Dale King ,  Ryan Matthew Salisbury ,  Kenneth Alan Silva ,  Kevin Nelson ,  Scott Neperud

IPC: B62K21/06 ,  B62K19/32 ,  B62J11/10

Abstract: A bicycle steering bearing assembly includes features for internal routing of actuator cables. Apertures through the elements of the steerer bearing assembly are configured to provide for the maximum actuator cable size while providing uniform application of forces to the steerer tube and upper bearing. Such apertures may be angled or partially angled from vertical, and may be or may include tapered sections. The apertures may also include a relief feature.