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Front fork shock-absorbing device and method for controlling the same

a front fork and shock-absorbing technology, which is applied in the direction of shock absorbers, steering devices, axle suspensions, etc., can solve the problems of high manufacturing cost and complicated structure of the front fork shock-absorbing device, and achieve low cost, easy manufacturing, and comfortable riding experience.

Active Publication Date: 2019-10-17
LIOW KO
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The present invention is a shock absorbing device for front forks that allows users to adjust the spring rate to have a comfortable riding experience. The device uses wireless or cabled command signals to precisely control the motor and the activation member. The invention is simplified and easily manufactured at low cost without complicated mechanical structure.

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This conventional front shock-absorbing device includes a complicated structure and high manufacturing cost.

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[0029]Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the front fork shock-absorbing device “A” of the present invention comprises a front fork 1 having two legs and a crown portion connected between the two legs. An inner tube unit 11 and an outer tube unit 12 are received in each of the two legs, wherein the inner tube unit 11 partially and retractably located in the outer tube unit 12. Multiple resilient members 15 are located between the inner tube unit 11 and the outer tube unit 12. In this embodiment, the resilient members 15 are springs. A first space 13 is defined in one of the two legs of the front fork, and a second space is defined in the other leg of the front fork. The inner tube unit 11 includes holes for cables passing therethrough.

[0030]A shock-absorbing unit 2 as disclosed in FIG. 2 is located in the first space 13 to provide shock-absorbing feature to the front fork 1. The shock-absorbing unit 2 includes a driving unit 3 and a spring rate adjustment device 4, wherein the driving unit 3...

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A front fork shock-absorbing device includes a front fork and a shock-absorbing unit is located in the first space in the front fork. The shock-absorbing unit includes a driving unit and a spring rate adjustment device. The driving unit contacts an operation end of the spring rate adjustment device. A DC power unit is located in the second space of the front fork and electrically connected to the driving unit. The shock-absorbing unit provides shock-absorbing features to the front fork. The spring rate adjustment device is adjusted according to the road condition to provide comfortable riding to the users.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Fields of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to a front fork shock-absorbing device, and more particularly, to a front fork shock-absorbing device and a method for remotely controlling the front fork shock-absorbing device.2. Descriptions of Related Art[0002]The conventional front shock-absorbing device allows the users to adjust the features of the front shock-absorbing device according the practical needs. Generally, the conventional includes a shock-absorbing member received in the front fork and the shock-absorbing member is controlled and adjusted by operation of a button or cable. This conventional front shock-absorbing device includes a complicated structure and high manufacturing cost.[0003]The present invention intends to provide a front fork shock-absorbing device and a method for controlling and adjusting front fork shock-absorbing device remotely to eliminate the drawbacks mentioned above.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The prese...

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IPC IPC(8): F16F9/46B62K21/02B62K25/08
CPCF16F9/463B62K25/08B62K21/02B62K2025/048B62J2001/085
Inventor CHEN, CHENG CHUNG
Owner LIOW KO