GB2289515A - Bicycle saddle stem shock absorber - Google Patents

Bicycle saddle stem shock absorber Download PDF

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GB2289515A
GB2289515A GB9409491A GB9409491A GB2289515A GB 2289515 A GB2289515 A GB 2289515A GB 9409491 A GB9409491 A GB 9409491A GB 9409491 A GB9409491 A GB 9409491A GB 2289515 A GB2289515 A GB 2289515A
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Patrick George Bennett
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F1/00—Springs
    • F16F1/02—Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
    • F16F1/04—Wound springs
    • F16F1/12—Attachments or mountings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
    • B62J1/02—Saddles resiliently mounted on the frame; Equipment therefor, e.g. springs
    • B62J1/06—Saddles capable of parallel motion up and down
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F15/00—Suppression of vibrations in systems; Means or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion
    • F16F15/02—Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating systems
    • F16F15/04—Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating systems using elastic means
    • F16F15/06—Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating systems using elastic means with metal springs
    • F16F15/067—Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating systems using elastic means with metal springs using only wound springs

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Abstract

A bicycle saddle stem shock absorber comprises a telescopic cylindrical assembly containing a spring and can be inserted with ease into the frame of most bicycles; it provides cushioning against discrepancies of the road surface. It may be adjustable by means of a lock nut to suit the weight of a rider. <IMAGE>

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THE Cycling Saddle Shock Absorbear 1. It will take the shock from the road surfaces to the saddle stem shock absorber reducing accidents.
2. It takes the descrepancy of the road surface's,as you go along.it makes riding much more comftable as you ride as you are cushioned by the saddle stem shock absorber, as you go over rough surfaces.
3. The staberlizing guides keeps the shock absorber in one Postion keeping the saddle straight.
4. The shock absorber fits between the saddle and the frame it can be fitted to most cycles by using stem sleeves.
5. The inner stud can be adJusted by turning Locking nuts underneath the stem shock absorber to suite weight of riders 6.

Claims (4)

1. A self-contained adjustable saddle-stem shock absorber for use on bicycles of any category, which is able to be releasably secured to most bicycles by means of the existing saddle stem clamp and variable diameter stem sleeves if necessary. It replaces a bicycle's existing saddle stem.
2. The self contained adjustable saddle stem shock absorber enables people who would not previously have been able to ride a bicycle without discomfort, such as those with back injuries and pregnant women, to now do so in comfort.
3. The lessening of jolting and jarring emanating from the road also results in a greater level of safety whilst riding the bicycle, with the rider now being able to control the bicycle without the distraction of having to constantly adjust his or her balance to take account of discrepancies in the road surface.
4. A self-contained adjustable bicycle saddle stem shock absorber substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawing.
GB9409491A 1994-05-12 1994-05-12 Bicycle saddle stem shock absorber Withdrawn GB2289515A (en)

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GB2289515A true GB2289515A (en) 1995-11-22

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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB410744A (en) * 1932-10-22 1934-05-22 Harold Robert Bullen Spring saddle pillar for pedal cycles and motor cycles
GB495356A (en) * 1938-03-19 1938-11-11 Thomas Henry Gow Improvements in or relating to saddle supports for cycles
GB583604A (en) * 1944-12-24 1946-12-20 Daniel Byrne Seat pillar for bicycles
US3891236A (en) * 1972-08-31 1975-06-24 Showa Manufacturing Co Inc Shock absorber for bicycles
GB2211800A (en) * 1987-11-05 1989-07-12 Wilder Christian Van Combined bicycle seat pump, spring, pneumatic and hydraulic suspension
WO1990012727A1 (en) * 1989-04-18 1990-11-01 Knapp Thomas D Bicycle suspension system
US5062617A (en) * 1989-07-11 1991-11-05 Camberfield Manufacturing Limited Shock absorbing support post
WO1991019131A1 (en) * 1990-05-31 1991-12-12 Zenon Pawlykowych Cycle seat support apparatus

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB410744A (en) * 1932-10-22 1934-05-22 Harold Robert Bullen Spring saddle pillar for pedal cycles and motor cycles
GB495356A (en) * 1938-03-19 1938-11-11 Thomas Henry Gow Improvements in or relating to saddle supports for cycles
GB583604A (en) * 1944-12-24 1946-12-20 Daniel Byrne Seat pillar for bicycles
US3891236A (en) * 1972-08-31 1975-06-24 Showa Manufacturing Co Inc Shock absorber for bicycles
GB2211800A (en) * 1987-11-05 1989-07-12 Wilder Christian Van Combined bicycle seat pump, spring, pneumatic and hydraulic suspension
WO1990012727A1 (en) * 1989-04-18 1990-11-01 Knapp Thomas D Bicycle suspension system
US5062617A (en) * 1989-07-11 1991-11-05 Camberfield Manufacturing Limited Shock absorbing support post
WO1991019131A1 (en) * 1990-05-31 1991-12-12 Zenon Pawlykowych Cycle seat support apparatus

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