Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1997-10-28
2000-06-13
Johnson, Brian L.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
280283, B62K 2500
Patent
active
060739509
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle having an independent equilibrium sensing suspension system for its crank assembly. The bicycle comprises a main frame having a rear assembly pivotally connected thereto. Rotatably connected to the rear assembly is an eccentric link, while attached to and extending between the eccentric link and the main frame is a sensing link. Rotatably connected to the eccentric link is the crank assembly of the bicycle which is mechanically coupled to the rear wheel via a chain extending therebetween.
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Johnson Brian L.
Lerner Avraham H.
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