Patent classifications
B62J11/13
Hydraulic brake system and apparatus
A braking system includes a vehicle having a front brake and a rear brake. The system includes a moveable structure connected to a rear brake. The rear brake may be a hydraulic brake. When the rear brake is actuated, the moveable structure moves. The movement of the structure pressurizes hydraulic fluid in a tube which actuates a front hydraulic brake.
Dropper seatpost assembly having a cutout therein
A dropper seatpost assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an upper post and a lower post having a tubular geometry, the lower post telescopically coupled with the upper post to form a length adjustable seatpost. An actuator located within the length adjustable seatpost, the actuator to allow or restrict a telescopic movement of the length adjustable seatpost. The actuator including an actuator interface configured to couple with a control cable that provides input to the actuator. At least one cutout in a sidewall of the lower post, the at least one cutout to provide access to the actuator interface of the actuator.
Headset assembly system for a bicycle
A headset assembly system for a bicycle is provided having a handlebar stem (1), radially fastenable by tightening to a fork tube (2), rotatable by headset bearings (7) with respect to a head tube (3) wherein the headset bearings are fastened (7); a retaining flange (4), radially fastenable by tightening to the fork tube (2); a thrust ring (5), axially movable along the fork tube (2); such that the retaining flange (4) and the thrust ring (5) are configured to contact each other by a ramp (6) which relates a rotation with a movement relative to each other; the thrust ring (5) is arranged such that, when the thrust ring (5) is rotated around the fork tube (2) with the retaining flange (4) fastened to the fork tube (2), the thrust ring (5) moves with respect to the retaining flange (4) pushing the stem (1) against the headset bearings (7).
LOADING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME
A loading system for a vehicle includes a buggy for transporting cargo and a mounting assembly for loading the buggy onto the vehicle. A buggy frame has an elongated member. The mounting assembly is configured to be connected to the vehicle and has a sliding rail configured to slidingly receive the elongated member of the buggy frame to allow the buggy to slide along the sliding rail. The sliding rail has a first portion and a second portion extending at an angle relative to the first portion such that, when the mounting assembly is connected to the vehicle, the first portion extends generally horizontally and the second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The second portion is configured to slide the buggy upwards onto the vehicle. The first portion being configured to slide the buggy generally horizontally into a loaded position on the vehicle.
LOADING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME
A loading system for a vehicle includes a buggy for transporting cargo and a mounting assembly for loading the buggy onto the vehicle. A buggy frame has an elongated member. The mounting assembly is configured to be connected to the vehicle and has a sliding rail configured to slidingly receive the elongated member of the buggy frame to allow the buggy to slide along the sliding rail. The sliding rail has a first portion and a second portion extending at an angle relative to the first portion such that, when the mounting assembly is connected to the vehicle, the first portion extends generally horizontally and the second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The second portion is configured to slide the buggy upwards onto the vehicle. The first portion being configured to slide the buggy generally horizontally into a loaded position on the vehicle.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR COMPACTABLE BICYCLE
A compactable bicycle comprising a frame including a first and second frame portions wherein the frame is unfoldable to a use position for riding by the rider and is foldable to a storage position for storage. The bicycle includes: a rear brake, a rear brake lever, a rear break cable passes through a first cable guide, and a brake cable biasing member that is positioned to urge the rear brake cable back through the first cable guide to be between the first cable guide and the rear brake lever; front and rear wheel connectors to hold the front and rear wheels together; a crank, a front sprocket, a rear cassette, rear sprockets, a chain, and a derailleur; a chain guide that is positioned to engage the chain and to limit a lateral angle of the chain relative to the rear sprocket; or first and second frame element locking surfaces and apertures, and a plunger movable to a clamping position and to a release position.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR COMPACTABLE BICYCLE
A compactable bicycle comprising a frame including a first and second frame portions wherein the frame is unfoldable to a use position for riding by the rider and is foldable to a storage position for storage. The bicycle includes: a rear brake, a rear brake lever, a rear break cable passes through a first cable guide, and a brake cable biasing member that is positioned to urge the rear brake cable back through the first cable guide to be between the first cable guide and the rear brake lever; front and rear wheel connectors to hold the front and rear wheels together; a crank, a front sprocket, a rear cassette, rear sprockets, a chain, and a derailleur; a chain guide that is positioned to engage the chain and to limit a lateral angle of the chain relative to the rear sprocket; or first and second frame element locking surfaces and apertures, and a plunger movable to a clamping position and to a release position.
Suspension position monitoring system
A motorcycle suspension position monitoring system comprises: a first assembly including one or more Hall Effect sensors configured to be fastened to an outer fork tube; a first housing including a first magnet configured to be fastened to a fork guard so that the first magnet and the Hall Effect sensors move relative to one another in response to displacement of the motorcycle suspension; a second assembly including a Hall Effect sensor configured to be fastened to a frame of the motorcycle; a second housing including a second magnet configured to be fastened to a swingarm so that the second magnet and the Hall Effect sensor move relative to one another in response to displacement of the motorcycle suspension; and a device operatively connected to the Hall effect sensors and capable of receiving and recording respective output signals from the Hall Effect sensors.
Supporting system for a phonic wheel sensor
A supporting structure (100) for phonic wheel sensor (200) and brake caliper (300), comprises: a main body (1) fastened or which can be fastened to a stem of a fork (F) of a motorbike; a wheel support (2) connected to said main body (1) for supporting a wheel of the motorbike; and an extension (3) which develops from said main body (1) and comprises a fastening device (30) for a brake caliper (300). Two pass-through openings (31, 32) are formed in said extension (3), a first pass-through opening (31) for housing the phonic wheel sensor (200) and a second pass-through opening (32) for the passage of a cable (201) of the phonic wheel sensor (200).
Reusable cup for cable lubrication
A device facilitating the lubrication of cable housings comprising a reservoir for liquid lubricant, a radial longitudinal slot, a cinching flap to hold the device in place and assure a secure seal, and a hole shaped to allow the use of a single device with cable housings of different types. The present invention relates to the maintenance of mechanical cable systems, especially the lubrication of bicycle cable systems.