Bicycle front forks and methods of making same

Details Bicycle front forks and methods of making same Bicycle front forks and methods of making same

1993-08-13

1997-12-02

Boehler, Anne Marie

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

280280, 2802811, B62K 2102

Patent

active

056927649

ABSTRACT:
The invention disclosed herein is a very durable, lightweight, front fork assembly for use on competition bicycles. The invention provides improved fatigue and impact resistance compared to prior art designs. The invention makes maximum use of advanced, high strength composite materials and high strength, lightweight metal alloys, improving its stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios. The superior structural performance of the invention is provided by a unique section geometry and ply configuration that efficiently utilizes the material to maximize bending and torsional stiffness while minimizing weight. The improved strength also comes from the superior control of the molding process, made possible with a removable pressure bladder that remains connected to the pressure source, and is regulated, during the molding process. The invention is produced using an efficient, "cigar" roll-up procedure where the fiber lay-up is first made in a flat pattern and later rolled up into the final "cigar" roll-up configuration.

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