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US 5,685,201 AGranted
Adjustable handlebar and handlebar assembly
AssigneeRenthal Limited
InventorAndrew Charles Renshaw
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Abstract
Respective handlebar end pieces, including respective handgrip portions, are connected to opposing end regions of a central body which is formed of substantially parallel plates, usually, but not essentially, of metal. This three part construction is more resistant to impact damage than a conventional one-piece handlebar, obviates the need for a brace, and allows for adjustment of the end pieces to meet the needs for individual riders.
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An adjustable handlebar, comprising:
- two end pieces, including respective hand grip portions;
- a central body which is formed of two separate, elongate substantially parallel plates, having respective end regions;
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- two pairs of clamping blocks, said end pieces being clamped between said respective end regions of the parallel plates forming the central body so as to extend in longitudinal alignment with said end regions, clamping of said end pieces being effected by means of the respective pairs of clamping blocks which are configured such that pivotable adjustment of said end pieces relative to said parallel plates is not possible.
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A handlebar assembly, comprising:
- a handlebar which comprises two end pieces, including respective handgrip portions, and a central body which is formed of two separate, elongate substantially parallel plates, having respective end regions, the end pieces being non-pivotably clamped between said respective end regions of the parallel plate forming the central body;
- at least one clamping plate extending between said parallel plates forming said central body of the handlebar and together with a top yoke, to which the or each said clamping plate is connectable, the yoke itself being adapted for connecting to a motorcycle or cycle frame;
- means for fastening the handlebar to the top yoke;
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- springing and vibration damping means associated therewith, said springing and vibration damping means comprises a cylindrical housing within which a plurality of resilient material rings are stacked, and wherein said fastening means takes the form of a bolt extending through said rings.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.