Patent ID: 6170845
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
A bicycle frame that provides a damping capability, comprising:a downtube having a first end and a second end;a seat tube integrally extending from said downtube;a pair of chain stays pivotally connected to said downtube between said ends;a pair of linking rods each having a first arm, a second arm and a third arm, said third arms of said linking rods being pivotally connected to said second end of said downtube;a first damper having a cylinder body pivotally connected to said pair of chain stays and a first piston rod pivotally connected to said pair of linking rods between said first arms; anda second damper having a second cylinder body pivotally connected to said seat tube, a second piston rod pivotally connected to said pair of linking rods between said second arms, and a spring disposed between said second cylinder and said second piston rod.