An remote electronic shock adjuster is disclosed. The shock assembly with the electronic shock adjuster includes an electronic valve, the electronic valve configured to adjust a compression stiffness of the shock assembly. A switch is communicatively coupled with the electronic valve and configured to provide a signal to the electronic valve to lockout the shock assembly or return the shock assembly to a pre-lockout configuration.
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
A valve assembly configured to control a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit. The valve assembly has a second fluid circuit valve assembly which includes a second fluid circuit valve adjustor configured to actuate an adjustor shaft and an adjustor circuit coupled with the adjustor shaft. An input to the second fluid circuit valve adjustor translates into a movement of the adjustor shaft. The adjustor circuit also includes a second fluid circuit valve and a secondary first fluid circuit valve which is located in a first fluid circuit flow path of a first fluid circuit valve. The secondary first fluid circuit valve adjusts flow through the first fluid circuit flow path when the second fluid circuit valve adjustor is in a closed position.
F16K 5/12 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
B62M 6/40 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
A wheelie control suspension system for snowmobiles is provided. The wheelie control suspension system may include at least one spring preload apparatus and at least one dampening apparatus. The wheelie control suspension system may operate to change the spring force or damping force of the front track shock and rear track shock at the switch of a knob or activation of an electronic button.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
A dual piston shock assembly is disclosed. The dual piston shock assembly includes a body with a chamber having working fluid therein. A dual piston assembly coupled with a shaft, the dual piston assembly including a compression piston, a rebound piston, and a reservoir port coupled between the compression piston and the rebound piston along an axis of the shaft. The dual piston assembly disposed in the chamber, axially movable relative to the chamber, and separating the chamber into a compression side and a rebound side. A fluid pathway internal to the shaft, the fluid pathway fluidly coupling the chamber with a reservoir via the reservoir port.
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
F16F 9/44 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction
5.
SHOCK ASSEMBLY WITH POSITION DEPENDENT RESERVOIR FLOW
A shock assembly with internal bypass having position dependent reservoir flow is provided. The shock assembly includes a twin tube shock body having an inner tube and an outer tube. The shock assembly also includes a ring divider coupled between the inner body and the outer body to separate and form a fluid gap between the inner body and the outer body. The shock assembly includes bypass ports and bleeder ports formed in the inner body. Additionally, there are reservoir flow ports formed in the inner body and located above body divider ring, wherein the reservoir flow ports are configured to direct shaft displacement flow of fluid to a reservoir of the shock assembly when a piston of the shock assembly passes by the reservoir flow ports and into the bump zone during a compression stroke. This eliminates the risk of cavitation in the bump zone.
An internal stroke sensor for an IFP shock assembly is disclosed herein. The shock assembly includes a damper chamber and a damping piston coupled to a piston shaft. The damping piston disposed in the damper chamber and axially movable relative to the damper chamber, the damping piston separating a compression portion from a rebound portion within the damper chamber. The shock assembly also includes an internal floating piston (IFP) and an IFP location sensor. The IFP location sensor to determine a position information for the IFP. A processor is configured to receive the position information for the IFP from the IFP location sensor and utilize the position information for the IFP to determine a shock stroke position of the shock assembly.
B60G 13/08 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers dissipating energy, e.g. frictionally of fluid type hydraulic
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
A hot-start suspension tune system and method is disclosed. The method initiates a starting suspension tune for a vehicle. The starting suspension tune is maintained until a predefined threshold is reached. After the predefined threshold is reached, the starting suspension setting is automatically modified to a performance suspension setting.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
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.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
F15B 1/24 - Accumulators using a gas cushionGas charging devicesIndicators or floats therefor with rigid separating means, e.g. pistons
Disclosed herein is a sway bar system comprising a damping link that couples a first end of a sway bar to a first location on a vehicle. The damping link is comprised of a body comprising a damping chamber and a reservoir. There is also a through shaft coupled to a piston, where the piston divides the chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. A high-pressure line is fluidly coupled with the chamber and the reservoir and allows fluid to flow from the first chamber and the second chamber to the reservoir. A low-pressure line is fluidly coupled with the chamber and the reservoir and allows fluid to flow from the reservoir to the first chamber and the second chamber. The high-pressure line and the low-pressure line assist in self-centering the sway bar.
F16F 9/20 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein with the piston-rod extending through both ends of the cylinder
Methods and apparatus for a composite bicycle front sprocket are disclosed herein. One embodiment discloses a composite bicycle front sprocket assembly having an outer assembly of a first material. The bicycle front sprocket assembly also has a center assembly of a second material. The center assembly is disposed at least partially within the outer assembly. The center assembly is irremovably coupled with the outer assembly. The center assembly is irremovably coupled with the outer assembly without an external fastening device to irremovably couple the center assembly with the outer assembly.
F16H 55/06 - Use of materialsUse of treatments of toothed members or worms to affect their intrinsic material properties
B22D 21/00 - Casting non-ferrous metals or metallic compounds so far as their metallurgical properties are of importance for the casting procedureSelection of compositions therefor
B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product by its peculiarity of shapeSpecial casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
B28B 1/24 - Producing shaped articles from the material by injection moulding
B62M 1/36 - Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks
B62M 9/00 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
A pressure balanced valve with integral pressure relief function is disclosed. The pressure relief valve includes a cap with an opening therein, a plunger configured to fill the opening in the cap, and a spring configured to hold the plunger against the cap. The pressure relief valve providing a fluid pathway through a piston, wherein the fluid pathway extends between a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber and provides a bypass for fluid to flow from the second fluid chamber to the first fluid chamber when a pressure of a fluid in the second fluid chamber is above a blow-off pressure of the pressure relief valve.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F16K 17/08 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with special arrangements for providing a large discharge passage
F16K 17/10 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with auxiliary valve for fluid operation of the main valve
15.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POSITION SENSITIVE SUSPENSION DAMPING
An apparatus and system are disclosed that provide position sensitive suspension damping. A damping unit includes a piston mounted in a fluid-filled cylinder. A vented path in the piston may be fluidly coupled to a bore formed in one end of the piston rod, creating a flow path for fluid to flow from a first side of the piston to a second side of the piston during a compression stroke. The flow path may be blocked by a needle configured to engage the bore as the damping unit is substantially fully compressed, thereby causing the damping rate of the damping unit to increase. In one embodiment, the piston includes multiple bypass flow paths operable during the compression stroke or the rebound stroke of the damping unit. One or more of the bypass flow paths may be restricted by one or more shims mounted on the piston.
F16F 9/48 - Arrangements for providing different damping effects at different parts of the stroke
B62K 25/06 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Automobile and truck conversion in the nature of specialty automotive equipment installation, installation of custom automobile accessories and accessory installation services; Automobile painting using custom designed automobile paint schemes.
19.
SHOCK ABSORBER WITH A BEARING HOUSING BYPASS ASSEMBLY
A shock assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a damper chamber having an outer wall with a first inner diameter (ID). A secondary chamber within the damper chamber, the secondary chamber comprising an exterior wall with an external diameter (ED) less than the ID of the outer wall to form an annular region therebetween. A damping piston coupled to a piston rod, the damping piston disposed in the secondary chamber and axially movable relative to the secondary chamber, the damping piston to bifurcate the secondary chamber into a compression side and a rebound side. A valve to control a flow of a working fluid between the annular region and the secondary chamber.
B60G 17/027 - Mechanical springs regulated by fluid means
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
A dropper seatpost assembly is disclosed. The dropper seatpost assembly includes a lower post comprising a travel adjustment bore, an upper post configured to interactively operate with respect to the lower post, and a translating assembly configured to maintain an orientation of the upper post with respect to the lower post. The dropper seatpost assembly includes a first top out path with a first travel length and a second top out path, wherein the second top out path is distinct from the first top out path and wherein the second top out path provides a modified travel length different than the first travel length.
A velocity dependent flow control unit for an air spring. The velocity dependent flow control unit including a compression fluid pathway with a one-way valve and a rebound fluid pathway with a one-way valve. The velocity dependent flow control unit can be fixed and coupled between two additional air chambers of the air shock. A spring curve of said air shock can be dependent upon a velocity of a compression of the air shock and can be controlled by a flow rate of a fluid passing the two additional chambers and the velocity dependent flow control unit.
An extended seatpost saddle clamp nut for a saddle rail clamp assembly is disclosed. The saddle rail clamp assembly includes an upper saddle rail clamping portion having at least one opening therein, the upper saddle rail clamping portion rotatably coupled with a housing. A lower saddle rail clamping portion located between the upper saddle rail clamping portion and the housing. A fastening system having an extended seatpost saddle clamp nut at least partially within the at least one opening of the upper saddle rail clamping portion and a fastener at least partially within a fastener opening of the housing. The fastener to couple with the extended seatpost saddle clamp nut to compressively couple the upper saddle rail clamping portion with the lower saddle rail clamping portion to retain a saddle rail therebetween. The extended seatpost saddle clamp nut does not decrease a saddle bottom-to-dropper seatpost standoff distance, and the saddle rail clamp assembly minimizes a required length of the fastener.
A wear sleeve for a shock body is disclosed. The wear sleeve inner diameter (ID) that is larger than an outer diameter (OD) of a shock body. A wear sleeve OD that is smaller than a spring coupler ID, such that the wear sleeve will fit about the outside of said shock body and between the shock body and the spring coupler.
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
A dual rate spring system is disclosed. The dual rate spring system can include a first spring and a spring coupler that have different spring rates. The dual rate spring system can include a two piece crossover ring, a two piece spring coupler, or both. The two piece crossover ring can include a first damper. The two piece spring coupler can include a second damper. The first and second damper can reduce a noise or harshness of jolt associated with a transition from the first spring to the second spring.
F16F 13/00 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
F16F 3/02 - Spring units consisting of several springs, e.g. for obtaining a desired spring characteristic with springs made of steel or of other material having low internal friction
Disclosed herein is an installation tool comprising a strap receiving portion and a retaining portion. A slot passes through the strap receiving portion and is fit to receive a strap. The retaining portion prevents the installation tool from falling through a gap.
A connected component platform (CCP) is disclosed. The CCP receives user information and sensor derived data. The system also includes an overall data evaluator to access a performance database and use the user information in conjunction with information from the performance database to evaluate the received user information as a method to develop user guidance data in the area of suspension tuning and suspension maintenance recommendations. The system further includes a data evaluation results formator to receive the user guidance data from the overall data evaluator, format the user guidance data into a user accessible digital format, and output the user guidance data in the user accessible digital format.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
The insert is metallic and has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), the insert comprising an outer wall of a first retaining feature; and an undercut shape formed exterior to the outer wall of the first retaining feature such that there is a groove between the outer wall of the first retaining feature and the undercut shape. A composite component having a second CTE different from the first CTE, wherein the insert including the groove is at least partially within the composite component when the composite component is being formed, such that the difference in the first CTE and the second CTE causes the groove between the outer wall of the first retaining feature and the undercut shape of the insert to contract about the composite component to provide a compression to a portion of the composite component within the groove.
Disclosed herein is a fluid redirection system comprising a damper piston with a plurality of compression ports and a plurality of rebound ports. The damper piston also has a fluid ramp on a first side where the fluid ramp is of a shape that creates an angled exit for fluid exiting the damper piston.
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
F16F 9/14 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect
F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
An air bleed system for a suspension fork or shock absorber includes: a fluid passage between an interior of the suspension and an exterior of the suspension; and an automatic air bleed assembly having a material with oleophobic and hydrophobic properties to allow the fluid passage to remain open while limiting the introduction of external fluid into the interior of the suspension and limiting the escape of internal fluid out of the interior of the suspension.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
Disclosed herein is a hydraulic damper comprising a damper body comprising a chamber, a shaft telescopically engaged with the damper body, and a piston slidably disposed with the damper body and coupled to a first end of the shaft, the piston comprising an orifice for fluidly connecting the chamber to an interior of the shaft, wherein the orifice comprises a first flow inlet having a first edge profile and a second flow inlet having a second edge profile such that fluid flowing through the orifice from the first flow inlet toward the second flow inlet exhibits a different pressure drop than fluid flowing through the orifice from the second flow inlet to the first flow inlet.
F16F 9/516 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment resulting in the damping effects during contraction being different from the damping effects during extension
F15B 15/16 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type of the telescopic type
F15B 15/24 - Other details for restricting the stroke
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
F16F 9/58 - Stroke limiting stops, e.g. arranged on the piston rod outside the cylinder
F16F 13/00 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs
A sway bar system includes a sway bar having a first end and a second end. The sway bar system further includes a first electronically controlled damper link which is coupled to the first end of the sway bar. The first electronically controlled damper link is coupled a first location of a vehicle. The sway bar system also has a second link which is coupled to the second end of the sway bar. The second link is coupled a second location of the vehicle.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/0195 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the regulation being combined with other vehicle control systems
C12N 9/04 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on CHOH groups as donors, e.g. glucose oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase (1.1)
C12N 15/81 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for fungi for yeasts
C12P 17/12 - Nitrogen as only ring hetero atom containing a six-membered hetero ring
F16F 1/14 - Torsion springs consisting of bars or tubes
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
F16F 9/56 - Means for adjusting the length of, or for locking, the spring or damper, e.g. at the end of the stroke
An electronic valve interface for a shock assembly is disclosed. The electronic valve interface includes a housing, an outlet cover shim stack land and a threaded housing barrel. An electronic valve with a main flow path within a portion of the housing. An outlet cover covering an outlet of the electronic valve. An outlet cover shim stack having a first cracking pressure and working in conjunction with the outlet cover to provide a pressure to a working fluid. A blow-off piston having a blow-off flow path. A blow-off shim stack having a second cracking pressure different from the first cracking pressure. A threaded retaining nut operating in conjunction with the outlet cover shim stack land to provide a single retaining force for the outlet cover shim stack, the blow-off shim stack, and the blow-off piston located axially on the threaded housing barrel, where the outlet cover shim stack and the blow-off shim stack are opposed directional shim stacks.
F16F 9/44 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction
F16F 9/348 - Throttling passages in the form of annular discs operating in opposite directions
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.
B60G 17/018 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Suspension systems for vehicles, namely, bicycles, motorized vehicles, and motor cycles, and replacement parts therefor; Vehicle parts, namely, shock absorbers, and replacement parts therefor; bicycle parts, namely, shock absorbers, and replacement parts therefor
A wireless active suspension system is disclosed. The system includes at least one sensor mounted to an unsprung mass of a vehicle, the sensor having a low power wireless communication capability, the at least one sensor to send a sensor data transmission. The system also includes a controller in wireless communication with the at least one sensor, wherein the controller receives the sensor data from the at least one sensor and communicates an adjustment command to modify at least one damping characteristic of at least one damper.
An electronic automatically decoupling hub assembly. The decoupling hub assembly has an axle and a hub shell rotationally positioned about the axle. A controller provides automatic activation/deactivation signals to an inductor. The decoupling hub assembly has a bearing rotationally positioned about the axle and a cassette body assembly, having a plurality of teeth, rotationally positioned about the bearing. One or more pawls are provided to engage with at least some of the teeth of the cassette body assembly and a seal is used to contain the pawls within the decoupling hub assembly. A cassette body assembly is coupled with the ratchet ring and an end cap is used to prevent a contaminant from entering into the decoupling hub assembly.
F16D 48/06 - Control by electric or electronic means, e.g. of fluid pressure
F16D 27/09 - Magnetically-actuated clutchesControl or electric circuits therefor with electromagnets incorporated in the clutch, i.e. with collecting rings and with interengaging jaws or gear-teeth
F16D 41/16 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches with hinged pawl co-operating with teeth, cogs, or the like the action being reversible
F16D 41/30 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches specially adapted for cycles with hinged pawl co-operating with teeth, cogs, or the like
B62M 9/122 - Rear derailleurs electrically or fluid actuatedControls thereof
F16D 121/20 - Electric or magnetic using electromagnets
A travel spacer is disclosed herein. The travel spacer includes a first separable portion and a second separable portion. The first separable portion and the second separable portion can be combined to form the travel spacer. The first separable portion and the second separable portion are configured to be combined about a shaft of a shock assembly without requiring removal of the shaft from the shock assembly.
A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
B60G 13/10 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers dissipating energy, e.g. frictionally of fluid type pneumatic
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
F16F 9/16 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts
F16F 13/00 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
A dual piston system for independently controlling compression and rebound flowpaths therein, the dual piston system comprising: a first adjustable orifice configured for controlling rebound fluid flow, wherein the first adjustable orifice controls the rebound fluid flow through a first pathway associated with a low speed rebound flow and a second pathway associated with a high speed rebound flow; and
a second adjustable orifice configured for controlling compression fluid flow, wherein the second adjustable orifice controls the compression fluid flow through a third pathway associated with a low speed compression flow and a fourth pathway associated with a high speed compression flow.
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B62K 25/28 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
F16F 9/516 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment resulting in the damping effects during contraction being different from the damping effects during extension
An electronic external bypass for a shock assembly is disclosed herein. The electronic external bypass has a compression side fluid connection, a rebound side fluid connection, and an external bypass fluid flow path physically separate from the shock assembly, the external bypass fluid flow path fluidly coupling the compression side fluid connection with the rebound side fluid connection. The electronic external bypass includes a solenoid circuit, the solenoid circuit to control a flow of a working fluid through the external bypass fluid flow path, the solenoid circuit includes a poppet valve and an active valve configured to control a pop pressure of the poppet valve, such that the solenoid circuit provides an infinitely adjustable bypass pressure for the shock assembly.
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 17/018 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method
An assembly for enabling continuous seat post function during extreme conditions is described and includes: a first valve at least partially, slidably disposed within a stationary piston and for controlling a first fluid pathway there through, wherein the first fluid pathway runs from a first portion and to a second portion of the oil chamber, wherein the stationary piston separates the oil chamber into the first portion and the second portion; and a second valve at least partially disposed within the stationary piston and disposed in series with the first valve and having a second fluid pathway disposed through the first valve and the second valve, being in parallel with the first fluid pathway, running from the first portion to the second portion of the oil chamber, and providing a bypass for oil to flow from the first portion to the second portion when the first fluid pathway is closed.
Methods and apparatus of a system for vehicles comprising a vehicle suspension, a sensor operable to measure an operational characteristic of the vehicle suspension, and a processor in communication with the sensor that is operable to suggest an operational setting of the vehicle suspension in response to an input from the sensor corresponding to the operational characteristic. A method for adjusting a suspension of a vehicle may comprise receiving suspension data with a processor, calculating a suspension setting suggestion with the processor, communicating the suspension setting suggestion to a user interface device, and adjusting the suspension based on the suspension setting suggestion.
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
B62K 25/28 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
A dropper seatpost head assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a lower post for insertion into a seat tube of a vehicle and an upper post having a housing coupled at one end thereof, the upper post to telescopically slide with respect to the lower post to form a dropper seatpost. The assembly also includes a saddle rail clamp assembly having a lower saddle rail clamping portion rotatably coupled with the housing and an upper saddle rail clamping portion to couple with the lower saddle rail clamping portion to form a clamping structure. The lower saddle rail clamping portion having a drooped shape such that the lower saddle rail clamping portion and the clamping structure hang down in a plane that intersects at least a portion of the housing.
An adjustable axle retaining structure is disclosed. The structure includes an axle receiving feature on a first leg of a fork assembly and a retaining sleeve within a clamping member on a second leg of the fork assembly. An axle is inserted through the clamping member, the wheel hub and coupled with the axle receiving feature. A component of the axle is tightened thereby moving the retaining sleeve partially out of the clamping member and toward the wheel hub until the wheel hub is in contact with both the retaining sleeve and the axle receiving feature, wherein the moving of the retaining sleeve allows the axle to radially couple the wheel hub with the fork assembly without modifying a preestablished geometry of the fork assembly.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B60B 27/02 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle
B62K 21/02 - Front wheel forks or equivalent, e.g. single tine
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
A lower fork alignment system for a vehicle is described. The lower fork alignment system includes: a brace detachably coupling a first lower tube and a second lower tube of a lower fork, wherein the first and second lower tubes include: first and second receiving adjustment mechanism configured for receiving corresponding interfacing mechanisms of the brace, wherein upon receipt of alignment features of the interfacing mechanisms, one of the first lower tube and the second lower tube is enabled to be adjusted in a horizontal direction along a horizontal axis, and the other of the first lower tube and the second lower tube is enabled to be adjusted in a vertical direction along a vertical axis.
A suspension system includes a first suspension member movable relative to a second suspension member, a fluid reservoir having a volume, the volume variable in response to a relative movement between the first and second suspension members, and a fluid flow circuit having a first end in fluidic communication with the fluid reservoir and a second end in fluidic communication with an isolated suspension location, the fluid flow circuit comprising a first valve, a second valve and a third valve, wherein said first and third valves are in parallel with each other and the second valve is in series with each of the first and third valves.
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
F16F 9/092 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall comprising a gas spring with a flexible wall provided between the tubes of a bitubular damper
F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein
F16F 9/36 - Special sealings, including sealings or guides for piston-rods
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 69/16 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63F 9/14 - Racing games, traffic games, or obstacle games characterised by figures moved by action of the players
A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
A63F 13/525 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 69/16 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63F 9/14 - Racing games, traffic games, or obstacle games characterised by figures moved by action of the players
A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
A63F 13/525 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A vehicle suspension damper is described. The vehicle suspension damper includes: a pilot valve assembly; a primary valve; and an adjuster, wherein the pilot valve assembly meters fluid to the primary valve, and the adjuster moves the primary valve.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
F16F 9/512 - Means responsive to load action on the damper or fluid pressure in the damper
A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 69/16 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63F 9/14 - Racing games, traffic games, or obstacle games characterised by figures moved by action of the players
A63F 13/216 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS
A63F 13/525 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A live valve poppet is disclosed. The system includes an active valve to enable or prevent fluid flow in a first flowpath between a damping chamber and a reservoir. A second fluid pathway between the damping chamber and the external reservoir, wherein the second fluid pathway is larger than the first fluid pathway, and a poppet disposed within the second fluid pathway. The poppet distinctly separate from the active valve. The closing of the active valve causes a buildup of fluid pressure that acts against a portion of the poppet to cause the poppet to close a fluid flow through the second fluid pathway.
F16F 9/512 - Means responsive to load action on the damper or fluid pressure in the damper
B60G 11/26 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs
B60G 13/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers dissipating energy, e.g. frictionally of fluid type
B60G 17/00 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
F16F 9/19 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein with a single cylinder
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
F16F 9/36 - Special sealings, including sealings or guides for piston-rods
A tailgate pad. The tailgate pad includes a front side, a top side, and a back side. The tailgate pad includes at least one external pad coupled with the back side. The external pad having a deployed position extending from the back side, over the top side, and coupled with an external pad retainer on the front side to provide a padded structure for a portion of a bicycle resting thereon. The external pad having a stowed position that does not traverse the top side.
B60J 11/06 - Removable external protective coverings specially adapted for vehicles or parts of vehicles, e.g. parking covers for covering only specific parts of the vehicle, e.g. for doors
A powered bleed adjuster is disclosed. The powered bleed adjust includes a barrel valve located at least partially within a bleed fluid pathway of a shaft. The barrel valve includes an internal fluid path formed along a longitudinal axis of the barrel valve, an opening of the internal fluid path at a first end of the barrel valve, and at least one bleed port through a wall of the barrel valve to provide a second opening for the internal fluid path. The powered bleed adjust also includes a motor coupled with the barrel valve, the motor configured to rotate the barrel valve to control a fluid flow through the bleed fluid pathway.
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Clothing, namely, sweatshirts, shirts, and hats Suspension components for bicycles, namely, front forks, shocks absorbers, shock absorbing springs, wheels, brakes, saddle seats, seat posts, and replacement parts therefor
A shuttle valve shock assembly is disclosed. The shuttle valve shock assembly includes a main chamber, a reservoir fluidically coupled with the main chamber, and a valve configured to control flow of fluid between the main chamber and the reservoir along a flow path. The valve configured to restrict the flow of the fluid between the main chamber and the reservoir, along the flow path, during a rebound stroke of the shock assembly; and allow flow of the fluid between the main chamber and the reservoir, along the flow path, during a compression stroke of the shock assembly.
A fork arch is disclosed. The fork arch includes a torsional geometry portion to provide torsional stiffness. The fork arch also includes a transverse geometry portion to provide transverse shear stiffness, the transverse geometry portion intermingled with the torsional geometry portion to provide an optimized hybrid torsion and transverse shear stiffness for the fork arch.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
A rough road detection system is disclosed. The system includes a sensor data receiver to receive sensor data from one or more sensors monitoring a vehicle. A sensor data evaluator to: identify a repeating pattern in the sensor data, the repeating pattern indicative of a terrain type being traversed by the vehicle, determine a value of the repeating pattern, obtain a present set of operational values for at least one damping characteristic of an active valve damper coupled with the vehicle, and modify the present set of operational values for the at least one damping characteristic of the active valve damper based on the value of the repeating pattern to develop a modified set of operational values for the at least one damping characteristic of the active valve damper.
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
A tuned mass damper (TMD) is disclosed. The TMD includes a mass and at least one spring coupled with the mass. The at least one spring having a spring rate. The TMD also includes a damper to dampen a motion of the mass, the damper having a damping coefficient. At least one of the spring rate and the damping coefficient are adjustable during a vehicle's operation to modify a frequency damped by the TMD.
F16F 9/53 - Means for adjusting damping characteristics by varying fluid viscosity, e.g. electromagnetically
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
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IFP SHOCK WITH AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT
A shock assembly with automatically adjustable ride height is disclosed. The shock assembly includes a main chamber with a working fluid therein. A damping piston coupled to a piston shaft, the damping piston disposed in the main chamber to divide the main chamber into a compression side fluid chamber and a rebound side fluid chamber. An automatic ride height adjustment assembly including an internal floating piston (IFP) pump assembly and a spring preload piston assembly.
B60G 17/048 - Fluid-spring characteristics with the regulating means inside the fluid springs
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
B63B 34/10 - Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters Accessories therefor
An air spring assembly is disclosed. The air spring assembly includes a piston assembly including a piston, at least one compliant member, a seal configured to provide an air tight seal between the piston and a wall of an air chamber, and a fastener configured to couple the piston with a shaft.
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
A reduced friction valve assembly is disclosed. The reduced friction valve assembly includes a valve body comprising at least one fluid flow port therethrough. The valve assembly also includes at least one shim pressed against the valve body, the at least one shim configured to control the fluid flow through the at least one fluid flow port. The valve assembly additionally includes at least one friction reducing material disposed between the at least one shim and the valve body.
Disclosed herein is a system comprising a memory, at least one sensor, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to obtain vehicle information from the at least one sensor, and determine a vehicle operation mode based on the vehicle information. The processor will further format the vehicle operation mode in a computer readable format and present the vehicle operation mode in a computer readable format.
B60R 21/013 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
B60W 10/22 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
A tailgate pad. The tailgate pad includes a front side, a top side, and a back side. The tailgate pad includes at least one external pad coupled with the back side. The external pad having a deployed position extending from the back side, over the top side, and coupled with an external pad retainer on the front side to provide a padded structure for a portion of a bicycle resting thereon. The external pad having a stowed position that does not traverse the top side.
B60J 11/06 - Removable external protective coverings specially adapted for vehicles or parts of vehicles, e.g. parking covers for covering only specific parts of the vehicle, e.g. for doors
B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
B60R 9/10 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear for cycles
A system including: a seat post; a user interface operatively connected with the seat post, the user interface configured for receiving instructions associated with a height of the seat post and for communicating received instructions to at least one controller coupled with a motive source of the seat post; and a valve assembly in communication with the motive source, the valve assembly regulating fluid flow within a variable finite positioning seat post height mode in response to a translation of the received instructions by the motive source.
B62K 19/36 - Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching saddle pillars, e.g. adjustable during ride
B62J 1/00 - Saddles or other seats for cyclesArrangement thereofComponent parts
B62J 1/02 - Saddles resiliently mounted on the frameEquipment therefor, e.g. springs
B62J 1/08 - Frames for saddlesConnections between saddle frames and seat pillarsSeat pillars
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for analyzing bicycle suspension data and telemetry and determining recommendations for bicycle suspension settings based on the bicycle suspension data and telemetry; Downloadable software for providing bicycle suspension service recommendations; Downloadable software for viewing bicycle suspension performance data and telemetry and controlling bicycle suspension systems; Downloadable software for communicating with and controlling electronically connected bicycle components and bicycle suspension systems; Downloadable software for analyzing bicycle rider posture and form during bicycle ride and providing recommendations for adjustments; Downloadable computer software platforms and protocols for communication of information and settings between wirelessly enabled bicycles and bicycle parts and components; Downloadable software for vehicle damping control, mobile connectivity with vehicle suspension control unit, and vehicle suspension control, in the field of electronic suspension control units for vehicles; Downloadable software for monitoring and controlling electronically connected vehicle suspension systems; Downloadable software for monitoring and analyzing vehicle suspension data and telemetry; Downloadable software for tracking real-time vehicle suspension telemetry, operation, and travel;
A seat post head assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing coupled to a seat post, the housing including a cylindrical bore, and a first and second threaded chamber. A rotatable core is inserted into and rotates within the cylindrical bore, the rotatable core including a seat rail clamp assembly to fixedly clamp a set of seat rails and provide independent adjustment of a fore-aft location of the seat without affecting a pitch of the seat. The assembly additionally includes a first threaded member that threads into the first threaded chamber, contacts the rotatable core, and adjusts the pitch of the seat without affecting the fore-aft location of the seat. The assembly also includes a second threaded member that threads into the second threaded chamber, contacts a different portion of the rotatable core, and provides a physical hard stop against a change in the pitch.
A fork assembly including a steerer tube and a crown, wherein the steerer tube is fixedly aligned to the crown in a predefined orientation at a time of manufacture.
A method and system to convert user activities performed in a real world into virtual world activity. The system includes a virtual world environment with a virtual activity tracker to obtain virtual activity performance data for an activity performed by a user in the virtual world environment; and a virtual world database to store the virtual activity performance data in a virtual profile of the user. The system also includes a real world activity tracker to obtain real world activity performance data for a real world activity performed by the user; and an activity convertor to convert the real world activity performance data into an amount of converted virtual activity performance data and add the converted virtual activity performance data to the virtual profile of the user.
G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A shock absorber includes a gas spring cylinder containing a piston moveable between an extended position and a compressed position within the gas spring cylinder. A mechanical actuator is arranged whereby a bleed port is automatically closed when the gas spring is compressed to a predetermined position corresponding to a desired sag setting. In one embodiment, the position corresponds to a predetermined sag setting whereby the gas spring is partially compressed. In another embodiment, a proper sag setting is determined through the use of a processor and sensor that in one instance measure a position of shock absorber components to dictate a proper sag setting and in another instance calculate a pressure corresponding to a preferred sag setting.
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
B60G 15/10 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and mechanical damper
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
F16F 9/00 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
F16F 9/43 - Filling arrangements, e.g. for supply of gas
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A variably damped flow control solenoid is disclosed herein. The variably damped flow control solenoid includes an armature with a flow path therethrough, a plate, and a pin coupled with the plate. The pin extending from the plate toward the armature. The pin configured to provide a controlled annular gap with respect to the flow path of the armature for a portion of travel of the armature. The shape of the pin configured to provide a variable axial dependent rate of velocity to the armature for the portion of travel of the armature.
An air spring assembly is disclosed. The air spring assembly includes an upper fork tube having a base lug on one end, a lower fork tube having an opening to receive the upper fork tube in a first axial end, and a fork tube gas seal to form a gas seal between the upper fork tube and the lower fork tube. A partial cartridge tube within a portion of the upper fork tube, the partial cartridge tube including a partial cartridge tube gas seal between an outer diameter (OD) of the partial cartridge tube and an inner diameter (ID) of the upper fork tube. An annular volume formed between the ID of the upper fork tube, the OD of the partial cartridge tube, the partial cartridge tube gas seal, and the base lug of the upper fork tube.
B62K 25/10 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for rear wheel
B60G 15/14 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper the damper being connected to the stub axle and the spring being arranged around the damper
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
A multi-mode air shock is disclosed herein. The air shock includes an air spring having a primary air chamber, and a damper having an insertion end to telescope within the primary air chamber and a coupler to couple with a portion of a vehicle. An adjuster housing is fixedly coupled to an end of the air spring opposite of the damper, the adjuster housing having a secondary air chamber in communication with the primary air chamber and a mounting structure to couple with a different portion of the vehicle. There is a bulkhead with a valve to open or close the fluid communication between the primary air chamber and the secondary air chamber. The air shock also includes a tertiary air chamber in fluid communication with the secondary air chamber but not in fluid communication with the primary air chamber except via the secondary air chamber.
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
B62K 25/28 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
B62K 25/30 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay pivoted on pedal crank shelf
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/44 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
A chainring is disclosed herein. The chainring includes a front surface, a back surface, a center, and an outer diameter. The chainring has a thickness which varies from a lesser thickness at the outer diameter to a greater thickness nearer the center. The thickness of the chainring varying substantially the same on the front surface and the back surface such that the chainring is substantially symmetric about a plane dividing the front surface and the back surface along a direction normal to an axial direction of the chainring.
Disclosed herein is a spring preload system comprising a cylinder with an outer diameter, a body to house at least the cylinder, a piston shaft, and a main damping piston. The main damping piston is coupled to the piston shaft and configured for operation within the cylinder. The main damping piston is further configured to divide the cylinder into a compression side and a rebound side. The spring preload system further comprises a preload cylinder and a valve that is fluidly disposed between the compression side and the preload cylinder.
B60G 17/027 - Mechanical springs regulated by fluid means
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
A shock assembly with automatically adjustable ride height is disclosed. The assembly includes a main chamber including a fluid therein. A pump tube within the main chamber, the pump tube having a fluid flow path internal thereto, the pump tube disposed axially along a center of the main chamber. A damping piston coupled to a shaft, the damping piston and a portion of the shaft disposed axially about the pump tube, the damping piston disposed in the main chamber to divide the main chamber into a compression side fluid chamber and a rebound side fluid chamber. An automatic ride height adjustment assembly including a tube-in-shaft pump assembly and a spring preload piston assembly.
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
F16F 9/512 - Means responsive to load action on the damper or fluid pressure in the damper
A shock absorber including: a first cylinder having an interior, first and second ends and defining an axis, wherein the interior includes a damping fluid chamber and a damping piston movably mounted therein for movement between the first and second ends, wherein the damping piston is mounted on a first end of a shaft, wherein the first end of the shaft is movably retained within the interior of the first cylinder; first and second bypass openings configured for opening into the damping fluid chamber at first and second axially spaced-apart positions; a bypass channel fluidly coupling the first and second bypass openings; a fluid metering valve; and a floating piston dividing a portion of the shock absorber into a gas chamber and the reservoir chamber, wherein the fluid metering valve and the floating piston define the reservoir chamber there between.
B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/346 - Throttling passages in the form of slots arranged in cylinder walls
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
Goods & Services
(1) Helmets for cycling and e-biking
(2) Footwear for cycling; apparel for cycling, namely, socks, caps, jerseys, shorts, pants, and jackets
(3) Articles for protection against accidents or injury, namely, knee pads, leg pads, elbow pads, padded shorts, padded tops, gloves
