Multi-post shock absorber clamp system
AssigneeResearch Group Three Inc.
InventorRob William Henricksen
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Abstract
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.
Claims12
A handlebar mount assembly, comprising:
- a triple clamp mountable to an associated vehicle for rotation about a steering axis;
- at least one lower handlebar clamp;
- at least one upper handlebar clamp connectable to said at least one lower handlebar clamp, said at least one upper handlebar clamp and said at least one lower handlebar clamp cooperating to define an aperture configured to receive a handlebar, said aperture defining an axis;
- wherein said at least one lower handlebar clamp is removeably connected to said triple clamp at least first and second locations spaced from one another in a direction perpendicular to said axis;
- and
- a dampener interposed between said at least one lower handlebar clamp and said triple clamp at each of said first and second locations.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.