Set of triple clamps in a front suspension system of a motorcycle

Abstract

A set of triple clamps in a front suspension system of a motorcycle, has a top triple clamp and a bottom triple clamp designed to provide a pivoting connection of the front suspension system of the motorcycle with the frame of the motorcycle. The set also has a fixing system for receiving the handlebars of the motorcycle and fixing them to the top triple clamp. According to one feature, the fixing system has a handlebar damper system the movement axis of which is substantially parallel to the movement axis of the front suspension system of the motorcycle.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]The present invention concerns a set of triple clamps (also sometimes said T-pieces due to their particular form) in a front suspension system of a motorcycle, said assembly comprising a top triple clamp and bottom triple clamp designed to provide a pivoting connection of the front suspension system of the motorcycle with the frame of said motorcycle, said assembly also comprising a fixing system for receiving the handlebars of said motorcycle and fixing them to the top triple clamp.[0002]FIG. 1 shows a motorcycle that conventionally consists essentially of a frame 1 on which there are mounted an engine 2, a rear wheel 3 by means of a rear suspension system 4 and a front wheel 5 by means of a front suspension system 6, itself consisting here, solely by way of example, of an inverted telescopic fork.[0003]FIG. 2 shows a fork of a motorcycle that is of the inverted telescopic type. As will be understood hereinafter, the present invention could apply to any type of moto...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The motorcycle handlebar damper system described in this patent is designed to provide both elastic and dynamic behavior, proportional to the intensity of impacts in the suspension system. This results in improved rider comfort compared to previous systems, as well as the elimination of handlebar shake. The pre-stressing of the system can be adjusted based on the rider's weight, and the elastic return force can be provided by either a spring or a pressurized fluid. This allows for greater customization of the handlebar damper system to the rider's needs.

Problems solved by technology

Nevertheless, the more rapid the impact, the slower will be this pressing in.

Nevertheless, this improvement in comfort takes place to the detriment of the precision of riding, in particular the steering of the motorcycle, especially on uneven ground and at relatively high speed.

There also results from the presence of these means an effect of rocking of the fork about its pivot axis, known in the language of motorcycle experts as “handlebar shake”, which may prove dangerous on uneven ground.

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