US20060163831A1 - Multi-post shock absorber clamp system - Google Patents

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US20060163831A1 US11/390,295 US39029506A US2006163831A1 US 20060163831 A1 US20060163831 A1 US 20060163831A1 US 39029506 A US39029506 A US 39029506A US 2006163831 A1 US2006163831 A1 US 2006163831A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K21/00—Steering devices
    • B62K21/18—Connections between forks and handlebars or handlebar stems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K21/00—Steering devices
    • B62K21/04—Fork crowns
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K21/00—Steering devices
    • B62K21/18—Connections between forks and handlebars or handlebar stems
    • B62K21/20—Connections between forks and handlebars or handlebar stems resilient
    • 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
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2200/00—Constructional details of connections not covered for in other groups of this subclass
    • F16B2200/50—Flanged connections
    • F16B2200/509—Flanged connections clamped
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • This invention concerns an improved system of steering a bicycle, motorcycle or other two-wheeled power vehicle or all terrain vehicle (including watercraft and snowmobiles) via a dampened, structurally supported multi-post mounting area for the controls.
  • Off-road motorcycles are well known forms of transportation, generally used as a leisure or a competition activity. They are built for use on rough, challenging terrain and riding them usually requires maneuvering through turns and over jumps and obstacles. Thus, the responsiveness of the machine to the rider and the ability of the rider to stay physically able to maintain control are critical to avoiding injury and achieving competition success.
  • “fork brackets” or “triple clamps” provide a one-dimensional function of holding upper suspension components in relation to a central steering stem and being a place to mount handlebars with rider controls.
  • These parts are typically a one-piece aluminum die cast that has a solid lower handlebar mount or a single post lower bar mount that passes through said part incorporating a stiff durometer rubber dampener inset into the upper and lower plane.
  • Triple clamps with a solid lower bar mount (cast into it or bolted down to it) transmit every jolt and bump traversed by the vehicle through to the operator. They also provide no capability to handle or diffuse the harmonic of vibration. Both of these traits leave the operator fatigued before his time, potentially suffering from “chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm”, (commonly knows as “arm pump”), blistered hands, a tingling feeling in the arms and hands and an increasingly lessened ability to control his vehicle.
  • arm pump commonly knows as “arm pump”
  • Clamps with a single rubber dampener at each bar mounting point suffer by design as every time the vehicle handlebars make contact with the ground or experiences a sharp jolt or harsh landing they twist in the area where the rubber encased bar mount bolt passes through the triple clamp. This leaves the operator with skewed handlebars and controls until he tears down the assembly and re-locates it or reefs on it to “encourage” it back into a straight setting. Dampening of the transmission of sharp jolts and shock, vibration etc is also extremely limited due to the stiff rubber compound necessary in an attempt to limit the previously mentioned symptom.
  • the object of the present invention is to enable the operator to control his vehicle better for longer periods of time without the potential for handlebar misalignment or premature physical fatigue.
  • the multi-post design facilitates the use of softer durometer dampening compounds, as these dampeners are no longer relied upon to be part of the clamps structural support system.
  • the structural design of the multi-post clamp while providing a dampening action, gives forth a positive feel to the operator. There is no sensation of “vagueness” of the front wheel as it relates to the selection of a directional path via intended obstacles.
  • the design allows “tuneability” via adjustable captured dampener length and differing durometer dampeners located strategically according to conditions, model characteristics and operator preference.
  • the present invention is a predominately machined aluminum piece incorporating stainless steel and/or titanium hardware with a dampening agent arranged in a system of structure and encapsulation to eliminate the negative aspects of current/prior art outlined above.
  • FIG. 1 shows a complete triple clamp assembly
  • FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a cutaway view showing the assembled item and how the different elements of the product relate to each other.
  • FIG. 1 showing a complete triple clamp as it would be axially attached at its axis hole 27 to the vehicle stem (not shown).
  • This same upper fork clamp 26 provides clamp support for a set of two telescopic forks (not shown) by brackets 32 and 33 , a bracket clamp set (bar mounts/clamps) 11 , 12 and 13 secured by threaded bolts 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 .
  • the handlebar clamps 12 and 13 are attached to the upper fork clamp 26 via four bolts 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 with specific shoulder dimensions 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 that pass up and through four lower rubber or polymer cones (or blocks) 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 that are bonded to aluminum cup washers 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 encapsulated by lower machined tapered bores 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 of upper fork clamp 26 and pass through upper cones 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 bonded to aluminum cup washers 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 which are encased by upper machined tapers 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , through step washers 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 and thread into handlebar clamps 12 and 13 .
  • the multi-post clamp is symmetrical from the centerline of pivotal mounting point 27 .
  • Said mount is achieved via installation over a steering stem that is attached to a lower fork tube clamp. Once the fork tubes are mounted, the upper and lower fork tube clamps pivot as a unit via the steering stem which locates and runs axially on upper and lower bearings within the head stem of the frame to form the steering action of the vehicle.
  • the mounting point 27 is secured generally via either a nut threaded over the steering stem or a pinch-bolt assembly.
  • FIG. 3 shows captured length of dampener assembly A with handlebar clamp 13 securing handlebars 10 incorporating but not limited to (not shown) a throttle device clutch arm, brake lever and engine kill switch to form a venue for vehicle control.
  • embodiments may contain additional structural support in the way of a one piece upper bar clamp mount 11 and a possible lower shoulder bolt 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 brace or support bracket. Further embodiments may find as few as 3 lower bar clamp mounting points or as many as 6 points as alternative to the existing 4 point system. Progressively this could extend to a majority of dampening of a supported nature above the plane of the upper clamp 26 beneath the clamping area of the bar mounts 12 , 13 .
  • cones 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 are encapsulated by step washers 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 and shouldered bolts 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 when the clamp is assembled.
  • the dimension, acquired dampener tension by captured length variation and component diameters may differ in other embodiments.
  • the diameters and the pitch or distance apart of the fork tube clamping areas, the machined tapered boss and stem pivot locations and all other angles and lengths of regions may vary depending on the type of cycle or motorcycle or other vehicle for which they are intended.
  • the invention is not limited to the precise details of its current form. Many variations are possible especially when consideration is given to the variety of applications the concept of a dampened, supported structure as an aid to vehicle control may potentially be applied to.

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An intermediate device that clamps the front suspension of a two-wheeled and/or motorized vehicle as part of the steering system that attaches to the frame structure and provides a mounting area for the handlebar and controls. This multiple point mounting area comprises of Acrylonitrile/Butadiene polymer or Urethane dampeners positioned above and below the clamp plane. A shoulder bolt passing through from the lower side captures these dampeners against a step washer backed against the lower portion of the threaded handlebar clamp. This assembly provides a contained system of absorption of impact to the operators' forearms and hands while protecting against handlebar position relocation in the event of a collision, crash or aggressive rider input.

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    RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/811,783, filed Mar. 29, 2004, pending, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/010,501, filed Dec. 5, 2001, Issued U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,541, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/251,456, filed Dec. 5, 2000.
    • INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/811,783, filed Mar. 29, 2004, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/010,501, filed Dec. 5, 2001, Issued U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,541, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/251,456, filed Dec. 5, 2000, are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties and made a part of this specification.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • This invention concerns an improved system of steering a bicycle, motorcycle or other two-wheeled power vehicle or all terrain vehicle (including watercraft and snowmobiles) via a dampened, structurally supported multi-post mounting area for the controls.
  • 2. Description of the Related Art
  • Off-road motorcycles are well known forms of transportation, generally used as a leisure or a competition activity. They are built for use on rough, challenging terrain and riding them usually requires maneuvering through turns and over jumps and obstacles. Thus, the responsiveness of the machine to the rider and the ability of the rider to stay physically able to maintain control are critical to avoiding injury and achieving competition success.
  • Currently “fork brackets” or “triple clamps” provide a one-dimensional function of holding upper suspension components in relation to a central steering stem and being a place to mount handlebars with rider controls. These parts are typically a one-piece aluminum die cast that has a solid lower handlebar mount or a single post lower bar mount that passes through said part incorporating a stiff durometer rubber dampener inset into the upper and lower plane.
  • Triple clamps with a solid lower bar mount (cast into it or bolted down to it) transmit every jolt and bump traversed by the vehicle through to the operator. They also provide no capability to handle or diffuse the harmonic of vibration. Both of these traits leave the operator fatigued before his time, potentially suffering from “chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm”, (commonly knows as “arm pump”), blistered hands, a tingling feeling in the arms and hands and an increasingly lessened ability to control his vehicle. With the current market containing many new models of handlebars that are larger in diameter and often double-walled or in some way rigid by design and the proliferation of models with stiffer frame designs the physical symptoms described above are somewhat magnified.
  • Clamps with a single rubber dampener at each bar mounting point suffer by design as every time the vehicle handlebars make contact with the ground or experiences a sharp jolt or harsh landing they twist in the area where the rubber encased bar mount bolt passes through the triple clamp. This leaves the operator with skewed handlebars and controls until he tears down the assembly and re-locates it or reefs on it to “encourage” it back into a straight setting. Dampening of the transmission of sharp jolts and shock, vibration etc is also extremely limited due to the stiff rubber compound necessary in an attempt to limit the previously mentioned symptom.
    • OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
  • The object of the present invention is to enable the operator to control his vehicle better for longer periods of time without the potential for handlebar misalignment or premature physical fatigue.
  • The multi-post design facilitates the use of softer durometer dampening compounds, as these dampeners are no longer relied upon to be part of the clamps structural support system. The structural design of the multi-post clamp, while providing a dampening action, gives forth a positive feel to the operator. There is no sensation of “vagueness” of the front wheel as it relates to the selection of a directional path via intended obstacles. Furthermore the design allows “tuneability” via adjustable captured dampener length and differing durometer dampeners located strategically according to conditions, model characteristics and operator preference.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention is a predominately machined aluminum piece incorporating stainless steel and/or titanium hardware with a dampening agent arranged in a system of structure and encapsulation to eliminate the negative aspects of current/prior art outlined above.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 shows a complete triple clamp assembly.
  • FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a cutaway view showing the assembled item and how the different elements of the product relate to each other.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Refer to FIG. 1 showing a complete triple clamp as it would be axially attached at its axis hole 27 to the vehicle stem (not shown). This same upper fork clamp 26 provides clamp support for a set of two telescopic forks (not shown) by brackets 32 and 33, a bracket clamp set (bar mounts/clamps) 11, 12 and 13 secured by threaded bolts 51, 52, 53, 54. The handlebar clamps 12 and 13 are attached to the upper fork clamp 26 via four bolts 22, 23, 24, 25 with specific shoulder dimensions 47, 48, 49, 50 that pass up and through four lower rubber or polymer cones (or blocks) 18, 19, 20, 21 that are bonded to aluminum cup washers 38, 39, 40, 41 encapsulated by lower machined tapered bores 28, 29, 30, 31 of upper fork clamp 26 and pass through upper cones 14, 15, 16, 17 bonded to aluminum cup washers 34, 35, 36, 37 which are encased by upper machined tapers 28, 29, 30, 31, through step washers 43, 44, 45, 46 and thread into handlebar clamps 12 and 13.
  • The multi-post clamp is symmetrical from the centerline of pivotal mounting point 27. Said mount is achieved via installation over a steering stem that is attached to a lower fork tube clamp. Once the fork tubes are mounted, the upper and lower fork tube clamps pivot as a unit via the steering stem which locates and runs axially on upper and lower bearings within the head stem of the frame to form the steering action of the vehicle. The mounting point 27 is secured generally via either a nut threaded over the steering stem or a pinch-bolt assembly. FIG. 3 shows captured length of dampener assembly A with handlebar clamp 13 securing handlebars 10 incorporating but not limited to (not shown) a throttle device clutch arm, brake lever and engine kill switch to form a venue for vehicle control.
  • It will be noticed that other embodiments may contain additional structural support in the way of a one piece upper bar clamp mount 11 and a possible lower shoulder bolt 22, 23, 24, 25 brace or support bracket. Further embodiments may find as few as 3 lower bar clamp mounting points or as many as 6 points as alternative to the existing 4 point system. Progressively this could extend to a majority of dampening of a supported nature above the plane of the upper clamp 26 beneath the clamping area of the bar mounts 12, 13.
  • It will be noticed that cones 18, 19, 20, 21 are encapsulated by step washers 34, 35, 36, 37 and shouldered bolts 22, 23, 24, 25 when the clamp is assembled. The dimension, acquired dampener tension by captured length variation and component diameters may differ in other embodiments. The diameters and the pitch or distance apart of the fork tube clamping areas, the machined tapered boss and stem pivot locations and all other angles and lengths of regions may vary depending on the type of cycle or motorcycle or other vehicle for which they are intended.
  • As suggested above, the invention is not limited to the precise details of its current form. Many variations are possible especially when consideration is given to the variety of applications the concept of a dampened, supported structure as an aid to vehicle control may potentially be applied to.

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1. A multi-post shock absorber clamp system for reducing transmitted impact to a vehicle operator comprising:
a. A unitary body of predetermined dimensions accommodating coupling of steering and control components.
b. A plurality of dampeners integrated within said body.
c. Handlebar clamps for attachment of vehicle controls.
d. Connection means for operatively interconnecting said components.
2. Heretofore stated clamp of claim 1 further comprising a structure of multiple dampened handlebar mounting locations.
3. The according clamp of claim 2, wherein said handlebar mounting locations are contiguous to a contained mounting system respectively comprising:
a. A washer of predetermined step height.
b. Mounted dampeners.
c. Encapsulating bosses.
d. A means for capturing said components to underside of handlebar lower mounting bracket.
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