B62K21/14

Handlebar fixing structure
09745017 · 2017-08-29 · ·

A handlebar fixing structure enabling a handlebar to be attached to a high position to provide high vibration absorbency. The handlebar fixing structure includes a handlebar, a handlebar post supported above a steering system, and a handlebar clamper for fixing the handlebar to the handlebar post. The handlebar clamper includes a first damper member and a second damper member disposed so as to sandwich a cylindrical portion of the handlebar post and the handlebar from a direction orthogonal to the vehicle widthwise direction. An elastic member is interposed between the first clamper member and the handlebar post and between the second damper member and the handlebar post. The first damper member and the second clamper member are coupled with each other by a bolt and include abutting faces for abutting with each other so as to receive an axial force of the bolt.

Database searching based on user-definable parameters and automated notifications in response to scores

A system includes an OAI gateway; and a main server coupled to the OAI gateway via a network, and configured to be accessed by client workstations, the main server including: an OAI listener coupled to the OAI gateway; a notification server coupled to the OAI listener; and a memory defining a database and coupled to the OAI listener; the main server being configured to present to a workstation a user-fillable intake form having a plurality of questions, and the main server configured to receive answers, and to present a score total to the workstation indicating whether to accept the potential customer, the score total varying depending on the received answers; and the system being configured to send an electronic notification in response to the score total being above or below a predetermined threshold value. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Database searching based on user-definable parameters and automated notifications in response to scores

A system includes an OAI gateway; and a main server coupled to the OAI gateway via a network, and configured to be accessed by client workstations, the main server including: an OAI listener coupled to the OAI gateway; a notification server coupled to the OAI listener; and a memory defining a database and coupled to the OAI listener; the main server being configured to present to a workstation a user-fillable intake form having a plurality of questions, and the main server configured to receive answers, and to present a score total to the workstation indicating whether to accept the potential customer, the score total varying depending on the received answers; and the system being configured to send an electronic notification in response to the score total being above or below a predetermined threshold value. Other systems and methods are also provided.

HANDLEBAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
20170233030 · 2017-08-17 ·

A handlebar mount assembly for isolating a cycle handlebar from vibrations emanating from operation of a cycle, the assembly including a bottom bracket assembly configured for attachment to a cycle steering mechanism, a top bracket assembly configured for attachment to the bottom bracket assembly, a pair of polymer sleeves configured for placement around the handlebar, a tension clamp configured for clamping the handlebar and a clamp bushing configured for placement between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. The sleeves prevent direct contact between the top bracket assembly and the bottom bracket assembly, and the bushing prevents direct contact between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. In this manner, the handlebar mount assembly prevents direct and indirect contact of the steering mechanism to the handlebar through the metal components of the handlebar mount assembly.

System and apparatus for adjusting the position of a grip on a vehicle, and related methods
09815516 · 2017-11-14 ·

An apparatus for positioning and securing a steering grip in at least two different positions on a vehicle comprises a first frame configured to hold a grip that a person can use to steer and control a vehicle when the person holds the grip; a second frame operable to hold the first frame in a first position and operable to hold the first frame in a second position, wherein when the vehicle is driven by a person and the person holds the grip to steer and control the vehicle.

System and apparatus for adjusting the position of a grip on a vehicle, and related methods
09815516 · 2017-11-14 ·

An apparatus for positioning and securing a steering grip in at least two different positions on a vehicle comprises a first frame configured to hold a grip that a person can use to steer and control a vehicle when the person holds the grip; a second frame operable to hold the first frame in a first position and operable to hold the first frame in a second position, wherein when the vehicle is driven by a person and the person holds the grip to steer and control the vehicle.

ENGINE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE
20170320533 · 2017-11-09 ·

An engine support structure for a saddled vehicle inhibits transmission of engine vibration to a vehicle body frame and keeps rigidity of the vehicle body frame. The engine support structure for a saddled vehicle includes a pair of mounted portions (21) provided integrally with an engine (E) and disposed at lateral ends in a vehicle width direction of the engine (E), a pair of engine supporting brackets (27) disposed at lateral ends in the vehicle width direction of a vehicle body frame (1) and extending to the mounted portions (21), respectively, and engine mounting portions (31) provided at the brackets (27), respectively, in which each of the mounted portions (21) is mounted to a corresponding one of the engine mounting portions (31) with at least one damper member (51) provided therebetween to be independently elastically displaceable.

ENGINE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE
20170320533 · 2017-11-09 ·

An engine support structure for a saddled vehicle inhibits transmission of engine vibration to a vehicle body frame and keeps rigidity of the vehicle body frame. The engine support structure for a saddled vehicle includes a pair of mounted portions (21) provided integrally with an engine (E) and disposed at lateral ends in a vehicle width direction of the engine (E), a pair of engine supporting brackets (27) disposed at lateral ends in the vehicle width direction of a vehicle body frame (1) and extending to the mounted portions (21), respectively, and engine mounting portions (31) provided at the brackets (27), respectively, in which each of the mounted portions (21) is mounted to a corresponding one of the engine mounting portions (31) with at least one damper member (51) provided therebetween to be independently elastically displaceable.

FRONT FORK
20220204117 · 2022-06-30 · ·

A front fork includes a spring that is provided between a first cylindrical body and a second cylindrical body and applies a force in a direction to separate the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body, and a spring seat portion that is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the first cylindrical body and receives a first end of the spring. The spring seat portion includes a fixing portion that is fixed to the first cylindrical body, a spring seat body that is made of metal and receives the spring, and a third cylindrical body that is disposed between an inner peripheral surface of the spring seat body and the outer peripheral surface of the first cylindrical body and reduces a frictional force when the spring seat body rotates.

FRONT FORK
20220204117 · 2022-06-30 · ·

A front fork includes a spring that is provided between a first cylindrical body and a second cylindrical body and applies a force in a direction to separate the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body, and a spring seat portion that is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the first cylindrical body and receives a first end of the spring. The spring seat portion includes a fixing portion that is fixed to the first cylindrical body, a spring seat body that is made of metal and receives the spring, and a third cylindrical body that is disposed between an inner peripheral surface of the spring seat body and the outer peripheral surface of the first cylindrical body and reduces a frictional force when the spring seat body rotates.