METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTEGRATED FORGED BICYCLE SUSPENSION FORK
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ALEX GLOBAL TECH
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods of manufacturing integrally forged bike suspension forks are prone to deformation or breakage due to insufficient strength at the connection points, posing a safety risk, especially when subjected to external forces and impacts.
A method involving the initial forging of an aluminum ingot to form a crown prototype with lateral shoulders and a solid protuberant base, followed by deep drawing to create suspension tube sections and a front fork section, with reinforcement ribs added for increased strength, and subsequent milling and reaming for damper installation, resulting in an integrally forged suspension fork with enhanced strength and shock resistance.
The method produces a suspension fork with high strength and shock resistance, reducing the risk of deformation or breakage, while also being cost-effective by integrating multiple components into a single forging process.