Adjustable handlebar stem
AssigneeBatavus B.V.
InventorWillem Oskam
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Abstract
A handlebar stem is provided having a shank and a front extension for mounting a handlebar. The front extension extends at an angle relative to the shank. Extending through the front extension from the shank is a bolt for fixing the front extension relative to the shank. The handlebar stem is light, slender and is of simple construction with a minimum of projecting parts.
Claims14
A handlebar stem for connecting a handlebar with a means to be steered, which handlebar stem comprises a shank, a front extension extending at an angle relative to the shank, said front extension comprising means for mounting the handlebar, while the angle at which the front extension extends relative to the shank is adjustable and the handlebar stem comprises a bolt to be inserted through the shank in longitudinal direction for clamping the handlebar stem in a means to be steered, in which the bolt extends through the front extension, in such a manner that the front extension can be fixed relative to the shank by means of the bolt.
A front extension for use as a part of a handlebar stem comprising a passage in an area opposite the end with means for mounting a handlebar, for a bolt to be inserted through a shank of the handlebar stem, said passage being adapted to extend at various selected angles relative to said bolt and said area comprising a surface for fixation of the front extension to the shank of the handlebar stem at an angle corresponding with said selected angle, by tightening said bolt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.