Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reissue Patent
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S283000
Reissue Patent
active
RE039159
ABSTRACT:
A rear suspension system for a bicycle. The system directs the rear wheel along a predetermined, S-shaped path as the suspension is compressed. The path is configured to provide a chainstay lengthening effect only at those points where this is needed to counterbalance the pedal inputs of the rider; at those points on the wheel travel path where there is a chainstay lengthening effect, the chain tension which results from the pedal inputs exerts a downward force on the rear wheel, preventing unwanted compression of the suspension. The system employs a dual eccentric crank mechanism mounted adjacent the bottom bracket shell to provide the desired control characteristics.
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Calon Jamie W.
Klassen James B.
Guillot Robert O.
Hurley Kevin
Intellectual Property Law Offices
Santa Cruz Bicycles, Inc.
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