1223results about "Axle suspensions" patented technology

An IFP is disclosed. The IFP includes a sealing channel formed axially about an outer diameter (OD), the sealing channel including at least two walls where the at least two walls of the sealing channel having a smaller OD than an inner diameter (ID) of a chamber and a channel is formed between the at least two walls. The IFP also includes an anti-tipping feature fixedly coupled with at least a portion of one wall of the sealing channel, the anti-tipping feature increasing a length of the IFP.

A derailleur hanger includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first part and a second part extending from the first part. The second part includes an axle receiving bore configured to receive a hub axle. The second portion is configured to support a derailleur. The first part includes a frame contact surface disposed in a reference plane extending perpendicular to a center axis of the hub axle in an installed state where the derailleur hanger is mounted to the hub axle. The second portion includes a first surface disposed on a first side of the reference plane. A vehicle center plane is positioned at a second side of the reference plane in the installed state. The second part is disposed on the first side in the installed state, and is disposed at least partially farther from the reference plane than the first surface.

A hub motor wire outlet structure includes a hub motor and a wire outlet assembly. The wire outlet assembly includes a motor connector and a wire connector, and a load-side circuit board of the motor connector and a power-side circuit board of the wire connector are interconnectable through a plurality of terminal pin connecting pillars so as to form a modularized structure. As such, the firmness and alignment accuracy of the assembly can be effectively improved, making it easy to assemble during mounting, enhance operation safety, and also reduce the area occupied by the entire wire assembly.

An electric vehicle including a frame; at least one ground-engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an electric motor operatively connected to the at least one ground-engaging member; an electric powerpack supported by the frame, the powerpack including: a battery pack defining a battery cooling channel; and a plurality of battery cells housed in the battery housing; a charger defining a charger cooling channel; an inverter including an inverter cooling channel, the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, and the inverter cooling channel being fluidly connected together by rigid fluid connections; radiators fluidly connected to the battery cooling channel; a cooling circuit being formed at least in part by the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, the inverter cooling channel, and the at least one radiator; and a pump fluidly connected to the cooling circuit for pumping liquid coolant through the cooling circuit.

Air springs for bicycle components are described herein. An example air spring includes a tube, a first sealhead coupled to the tube, a second sealhead coupled to the tube such that a sealed pressure chamber is formed in the tube between the first and second sealheads, and a seal coupled to the second sealhead. The second sealhead and the tube are coupled along an axial interface locking length. The tube has a vent port. The seal is spaced from the vent port by a port seal gap that is less than the axial interface locking length such that as the second sealhead is being decoupled from the tube, the seal loses sealing contact with the inner surface to enable at least a portion of the sealed pressure chamber to be equalized with atmospheric air before the second sealhead is fully decoupled from the tube.

To provide a wiring structure for a hub motor in which wiring connection parts are formed into a modular structure, assembly strength and alignment precision are improved, and assembly can be made easier during installation. [Solution] The wiring structure for a hub motor comprises a hub motor and a wiring unit 10, the wiring unit having a motor connection section 20 and a wire connection section 30, with a load terminal wiring board 25 of the motor connection section and a power supply end wiring board 36 of the wire connection section interconnected by a plurality of bridge connecting rods 24 to form a modular structure. This effectively improves assembly strength and alignment accuracy, makes assembly easier during installation, and more effectively increases safety in use while reducing the overall volume of the wiring unit.

A derailleur hanger includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion and a pin. The first portion includes an axle receiving bore for receiving a hub axle. The second portion includes a derailleur support surface for supporting a derailleur. The third portion includes a first surface facing in a first direction, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite the first direction, and a third surface facing in the first direction. The pin includes a first part coupled to the third portion, a second part projecting in the first direction from the third surface to be received in a pin receiving portion of a bicycle frame, and a frangible part disposed between the first part and the second part. The frangible part breaks relative to the first part and the second part upon application of a predetermined force or higher to the pin.

The invention relates to a propulsion system (1) for a pedal vehicle. The propulsion system (1) comprises a power unit (1) allowing the power originating from a bottom-bracket axle (2) to be combined with the power from two motors (40, 50), a first deformable transmission element (23) allowing the transmission of power to the rear wheel (73) and a casing assembly (19) enclosing particularly the first deformable transmission element (23) and the power unit (1), with the exception of part of the bottom-bracket axle (2).

A fuel system is provided that includes a fuel system frame and in some cases access steps. The frame can be mounted to a vehicle frame rail. Bracket assemblies can be coupled to the fuel system frame at a plurality of positions. The fuel tank can be mounted at neck portions thereof and can be supported on the frame rail between the neck portions, e.g., spaced a distance from the neck portions in a longitudinal direction of the fuel system. The access steps can be non-rectangular to provide a wide stepping portion even if the fuel system includes large tanks. The steps can be directly supported by an outside surface of the tank.

A method and apparatus are disclosed that assist a user in performing proper setup of a vehicle suspension. A user may utilize a device equipped with an image sensor to assist the user in proper setup of a vehicle suspension. The device executes an application that prompts the user for input and instructs the user to perform a number of steps for adjusting the suspension components. In one embodiment, the application does not communicate with sensors on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the application may communicate with various sensors located on the vehicle to provide feedback to the device during the setup routine. In one embodiment, the device may analyze a digital image of a suspension component to provide feedback about a physical characteristic of the component.

A dual function fluid adjuster assembly. The dual function fluid adjuster assembly has a first adjuster assembly for adjusting a first rebound fluid circuit and a second adjuster assembly for adjusting a second rebound fluid circuit. At least a portion of the first adjuster assembly is at least partially housed within a shaft assembly, and at least a portion of the second adjuster assembly is at least partially housed within the shaft assembly.

An orientationally flexible bump sensor is disclosed. The system includes at least one bump sensor mounted to a vehicle, the at least one bump sensor comprising at least two axes of measurement. A computer processor is configured to evaluate the at least two axes of measurement to determine which axis of the at least two axes of measurement has a highest magnitude vector and determine a gain value to cause the highest magnitude vector to be approximately 1 g. The computer processor will assign the gain value to the axis with the highest magnitude vector, such that the gain value is applied to each measurement generated by the axis with the highest magnitude vector.

The rear damping mechanism of the cross-country motorcycle comprises a motorcycle frame and a rear fork connected to the motorcycle frame in a pivoted mode, the motorcycle frame is further provided with a first connecting point and a second connecting point, and the rear fork is further provided with a third connecting point; the third connecting point is used for being connected with the middle end of a first connecting rod in a pivoted mode, and a fourth connecting point and a fifth connecting point are arranged at the two ends of the first connecting rod respectively. A shock absorber is arranged between the first connecting point and the fifth connecting point, and a second connecting rod is arranged between the second connecting point and the fourth connecting point; the first connecting point, the second connecting point, the fourth connecting point, the third connecting point and the fifth connecting point are connected in sequence to form a line profile which is a quadrangle; the first connecting rod is subjected to acting force generated after the rear fork deflects, and the acting force is progressively dispersed to the second connecting rod till the acting force is transmitted to the shock absorber.

The invention relates to a frame of a three-wheeled bicycle, comprising a main frame (1) with a headset (2) for the pivotable mounting of a front fork (3), a rear swingarm (5) pivotably mounted on the main frame (1) at a pivot point (4), in which a two-track arrangement of rear wheels (53, 54) is mounted, wherein the rear swingarm (5) is pivotable in a plane that runs parallel to the longitudinal axis (L1) of the bicycle defined by the longitudinal extension of the main frame (1), and a coupling element (6) supporting the main frame (1) against the rear swingarm (5), wherein the coupling element (6) is pivotally connected to the main frame (1) at a first distal support point (7) and pivotally connected to the rear swingarm (5) at a second distal support point (8) opposite to this. The driving dynamics should be improved and adaptable to the individual needs of the users.Furthermore, getting in and out of the bicycle should be made easier and more comfortable for the user, as well as facilitating the transport, movement, and storage of the bicycle when not in use. According to the invention, this is achieved by making the longitudinal extension of the coupling element (6) between the two distal support points (7, 8) variable.

A valve assembly 460 controls a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit, the valve assembly comprising: a second fluid circuit valve adjuster 461 configured to actuate an adjuster shaft 464; and an adjuster circuit 465 coupled with said adjuster shaft 464. An input to the second fluid circuit valve adjuster translates into a movement of the adjuster shaft. The adjuster circuit comprises a second fluid circuit valve 467 and a secondary first fluid circuit valve 456 disposed along a first fluid circuit flow path 458 of a first fluid circuit valve 455. The secondary first fluid circuit valve adjusts a flow through the first fluid circuit flow path when the second fluid circuit valve adjuster is in a closed position. The valve assembly may be used in a damper assembly for instance for use with a bicycle suspension apparatus. In the closed position the second fluid circuit valve adjuster may substantially lock out the suspension.

The invention relates to a bicycle frame (10, 30) for a sprung bicycle, which is at least predominantly injection-molded in one piece from a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material, comprising several frame tubes selected from a group of frame parts, including a top tube (16), a down tube (14), a seat tube (12), chainstays (18) and seat stays (19), wherein the bicycle frame has at least one main frame (11) comprising at least the seat tube (12) and the down tube (14) and a bottom bracket housing or motor bearing housing (13) connecting these in one piece and a rear triangle (17) molded in one piece, wherein the rear triangle (17) of the bicycle frame (10, 30) is formed with seat stays (19) and chainstays (18), the rear triangle (17) is designed to be resiliently compliant about a virtual bottom bracket axis (Z), wherein at least the rear triangle (17) includes at least one further frame part designed as a spring element (21, 31). includeswhich defines at least substantially linear spring travel, and wherein at least the further spring element (21, 31) is designed as an integral part of the bicycle frame (10, 30). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing the bicycle frame.

A front fork includes a leg with a first tube and a second tube. The first tube has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second tube has a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The first and second tubes are telescopically arranged. The first and second tubes are movable between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position. The front fork further includes a buffer disposed in the second tube proximate the fourth end. The buffer is contacted during a bottoming out event. A position of the buffer is adjustable in the second tube.

A quick release structure has a quick release handle, a shaft, a clamping element, and a clamping member. The shaft has a recess, a cavity, and a resilient member. The cavity is defined in an end of the shaft. The recess is defined in a bottom of the cavity. The cavity has a diameter gradually increasing from the end of the shaft toward the recess. The clamping element has two ends. One of the ends is connected with the quick release hand, and the other end extends into the recess. The clamping member is mounted around the clamping element. When the clamping element is combined with the quick release handle and the recess, at least a part of the clamping member is engaged with the cavity and two sides of the clamping member respectively abut against the bottom of the cavity and the quick release handle.

There is provided a straddle-type vehicle including: a vehicle body frame; at least one wheel; a drive source configured to generate power to be transmitted to the wheel; and a battery case including an accommodation space in which a battery for storing electric power is accommodated and an opening that opens the accommodation space upward for inserting and removing the battery. The battery case is inclined with respect to a vertical direction such that the opening faces obliquely upward and rearward. A lower end of the battery case is disposed in a front space of the drive source and located lower than an upper end of the drive source.

A bicycle includes a suspension system of the rear wheel, where the crankset and the hub and sprocket each include at least one chainring engaged by the chain and a rotation shaft. A compensation device is interposed between the toothed plate and the shaft to allow an angular compensation stroke between them from a rest position corresponding to the absence of the pulling of the chain, to a compensation position, corresponding to a pulling action of the chain generated by the rear suspension. The compensation device includes a plurality of pairs of brake elements and respective compensation end elements where at least one shock-absorbing element is operationally interposed between at least one pair capable of deforming only in correspondence with a final portion of the compensations stroke and between at least another pair where at least one limiting element is interposed to limit the maximum deformation of the shock-absorbing element.

A damping control system is provided for an off-road recreational vehicles having a suspension located between a ground engaging member and a vehicle frame and including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic based on an input from a sensor.

A fluid damper having a damper housing with a first and a second fluid volume, and a damping piston located within the damper and separating the first and second fluid volume. The damper piston has a piston fluid pathway formed therethrough and between the first and second fluid volume. The fluid damper includes a fluid accumulator having an accumulator fluid volume. The fluid damper has a first fluid pathway extending between the first fluid volume and the accumulator fluid volume, and the fluid damper has a second fluid pathway extending between the second fluid volume and the accumulator fluid volume. A flow control valve is located in at least one of the first and the second fluid pathways, and the flow control valve has a non-zero threshold value.

A damping control system is provided for an off-road recreational vehicles having a suspension located between a ground engaging member and a vehicle frame and including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic based on an input from a sensor.

A bicycle includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a frame assembly supported by the front wheel and by the rear wheel, the frame assembly including a main frame and a fork assembly rotatably secured to the main frame. The fork assembly includes a fork crown, a lower bearing that facilitates rotation of the fork assembly relative to the main frame about a steering axis, and a lower accessory mount including a base portion sandwiched between the fork crown and the lower bearing.

Proposed is a height-adjustable seatpost (1) with combined saddle suspension, in particular for gravel bikes, comprising an upper tube (2), wherein a saddle is fastenable to the upper end (4), and a lower tube (3), in which the lower end of the upper tube (2) is mounted telescopically in a plunging configuration, wherein a gas spring (5) is provided which couples the upper tube (2) to the lower tube (3) such that the upper tube (2) can be mounted elastically relative to the lower tube (3), wherein the gas spring (5) has a piston (6) having a push rod (8) and has a pressure housing (7) which forms a chamber (12) in which the piston (6) is mounted, wherein the push rod (8) is connected to the upper tube (2) and the pressure housing (7) is connected to the lower tube (3). In the seatpost (1), which requires little maintenance effort, the pressure housing (7) forms a cylinder which is separate from the lower tube (3) and which is mounted coaxially in the lower tube (3) and fixedly connected to the lower tube (3).

A removable accessory for cancelling or reducing pedal kickback in MTB bicycles having a frame, a front and a rear wheel, a suspension of the rear wheel, a crankset with at least one front sprocket and at least one rear sprocket set to accommodate a chain drive between the front sprocket and the rear sprocket. The accessory includes a substantially rectangular supporting plate having, at one of its long sides, two holes or notches for the passage of means of attachment in corresponding receiving seats arranged around the bicycle crankset; a pulley mounted swiveling on a transverse pin attached near a free end of the plate that is cantilevered upwardly in a direction in which the pulley is engageable in the chain when the plate is mounted on the bicycle and widens the closed ring of the chain.