Patent ID: 6050585
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
A bicycle seat power adjustment mechanism comprising:an activation means with at least two activating positions,a drive means and a power supply means,a drive shaft secured within a seat mounting post and a receiving frame member, anda rotation restraining means; whereinan upper end of said drive shaft is contained within a first bearing pressed into an upper opening of said seat post, a lower portion of said drive shaft is threaded and passes through a threaded bearing pressed into an upper end of said receiving frame member, and whereinwhen a rider activates said adjustment mechanism through said activation means, said activation means causes an electric motor to rotate which in turn rotates said drive shaft, thereby causing said threaded portion of said drive shaft to move upward and downward within said threaded bearing in said receiving member such that said drive shaft raises and lowers said seat mounting post, thereby raising and lowering a seat, rotation of the seat being prohibited by said rotation restraining means.