Handle Bars Patents (Class 74/551.1)
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Patent number: 11806573Abstract: A solid, multi-plastic handlebar is provided. The handlebar includes an inner substrate component made of a load-bearing, structural plastic material. In one embodiment, the substrate component includes a first set of circumferentially-spaced, longitudinally-extending locking members. The handlebar also includes an outer component overlying the substrate component and made of a plastic material less rigid than the plastic material of the substrate component. The outer component is configured to be gripped by a human hand. The outer component includes a second set of circumferentially-spaced, longitudinally-extending locking members which interlock with the first set of locking members to mechanically lock the substrate component and the outer component together.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: JVIS-USA, LLCInventors: Darius J. Preisler, Alexis Antonio Silva Perez
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Patent number: 11352093Abstract: An elongate, tubular handlebar can include a laterally extending central mounting portion, a tubular left body section extending laterally from one side of the mounting portion a tubular right body section extending laterally from the other side of the mounting portion. The right body section may have an elongate, tubular right control portion extending laterally from an inboard end to an outboard end and configured to support a generally laterally extending grip and a right transition portion having a non-circular, transition cross-sectional shape at a first location defining a first width measured in a first direction and a second width that is greater than the first width and is measured in a second direction. Whereby right body section has a first stiffness in the first direction and a second stiffness that is greater than the first stiffness in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventor: Jonathan Staples
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Patent number: 11338881Abstract: A quick assembly bicycle stem structure includes a front fork stem, a handlebar stem having a zigzag-shaped slot opening formed at a lower end thereof that is received in an upper section of the front fork stem, the zigzag-shaped slot opening including a first vertical slot and a second vertical slot that are spaced apart in relation to one another, a pin bolt coupled to the front fork stem and extending into the zigzag-shaped slot opening of the handlebar stem, the pin bolt configured to travel within the zigzag-shaped slot opening and to enter the second vertical slot from the first vertical slot when the front fork stem is rotated relative to the handlebar stem, and a nut assembly received over the handlebar stem and configured to threadedly engage the upper section of the front fork stem.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Dynacraft BSC, Inc.Inventor: Xie Xi Tang
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Patent number: 11292551Abstract: A handle includes handle grips and a handle pipe including an attachment portion, a first grip portion, a second grip portion, a first bent portion between the attachment portion and the first grip portion, and a second bent portion between the attachment portion and the second grip portion. The first grip portion includes a first overlapping region overlapping a first handle grip and a first non-overlapping region not overlapping the first handle grip. The second grip portion includes a second overlapping region overlapping a second handle grip and a second non-overlapping region not overlapping the second handle grip. The first and second non-overlapping regions each include a thick portion having a thickness larger than, or equal to, a thickness of the attachment portion. The first and second overlapping regions each include a thin portion having a thickness smaller than the thickness of the thick portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuya Okuda, Yuki Murayama
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Patent number: 11230345Abstract: A handlebar assembly is able to attach to a bicycle. The handlebar assembly provides a higher grasping point for a bicycle operator than the original handlebar, enabling the operator to lean back and assume a recumbent posture while riding. The handlebar assembly includes and attachment member, a handlebar member, and an extension vertically separating the two components. The attachment-member is able to affix about the existing tubular handlebar of the bicycle by means of a clamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Inventor: Daniel Dawe
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Patent number: 11110984Abstract: A vehicle handlebar heating system and method are provided, including a handlebar assembly having a hollow handlebar member defining an internal cavity, and a fluid heating system for circulating heated fluid through the hollow internal cavity. The handlebar member generally includes a central mounting portion, and first and second end portions extending from the central mounting portion. The handlebar assembly further includes a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port formed through the handlebar member. The fluid inlet port and the fluid outlet port are in fluid communication with the first cavity section and the second cavity section of the internal cavity. A fluid passageway is provided from the fluid inlet port to the fluid outlet port via the first and second cavity sections.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventor: Christopher R. McKinney
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Patent number: 11034407Abstract: A variable stem for a human-powered vehicle basically includes a head tube mount, a handlebar mount, a stem body, a positioning structure and a controller. The stem body couples the handlebar mount to the head tube mount. The stem body is configured to be moved between a first position and a second position. The handlebar mount is disposed at a different location with respect to the head tube mount with the stem body in the first position as compared to the stem body being in the second position. The positioning structure is configured to selectively position the stem body between a first position and a second position. The controller is configured to control the positioning structure while the human-powered vehicle is in a driving state.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Nobukatsu Hara
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Patent number: 10780939Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly including a stem extension and a handlebar cross member, a pair of steering bars affixed perpendicular to the handlebar cross member, and a pair of forearm supports affixed to the handlebar cross member in proximity with the steering bars. The gear shifting and brake controls are placed at the forward ends of the two steering bars. An embodiment of the invention would allow this handlebar assembly to be raised or lowered as the rider desires, to provide raised comfort position and a lowered aerodynamic position. The forearm supports and steering bars provide comfort and control to the rider not provided by typical handlebars. Alternatively the pair of steering bars could be replaced with a single closed steering bar circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Bernard E. Brown
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Patent number: 10633051Abstract: An adjustable spacer structure of a bicycle is used for adjusting a height of a stem disposed on a steering tube. The adjustable spacer structure includes a first spacer and a second spacer. The first spacer includes a body and a positioning portion. The body has a ring shape and a first opening, and the steering tube is movably disposed through the first opening. The positioning portion is disposed on the body. The second spacer has a ring shape and a combining portion. The combining portion is detachably connected to the positioning portion, and there is a second opening formed between the first spacer and the second spacer. The stem is abutted against the first spacer.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsi Wong, Hua-Chun Huang, Bo-Hao Huang
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Patent number: 10494051Abstract: Disclosed are versatile and ergonomic handlebars that accommodate various posturing of a cyclist and handling of a bike during distance or endurance riding. The handlebars feature a center bar, tops, ramps, hooks, and drops.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Peter J. Eade
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Patent number: 10457347Abstract: An embedded handle and handle structure of the embedded handle for a bicycle are provided. The handle structure includes the embedded handle and a stem. The embedded handle includes two holding portions and a joining portion. The middle of the joining portion has a depression. The depression has a connecting portion, and the stem has an engaging portion. The handlebar further includes a handle mounting hole. And the engaging portion of the stem further includes a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole. When the engaging portion engages with the depression, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the handle mounting hole are aligned. The first fastener is inserted into the aligned holes, and the second fastener is inserted into the aligned holes along a direction opposite to the first fastener and joined to the first fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: TH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Douglas Chiang, Ron Correa
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Patent number: 10392073Abstract: A bicycle handlebar system that ensures comfort, safety, increasing center of gravity control. An ergonomic bicycle handlebar system including a hood having: a hood sweep angle from a top bar hood to a first portion of a drop, a drop angle from the first portion of a drop to the second portion of a drop, a thumb index; and a palm flat segment. The coefficient ergonomic bicycle handlebar may be made of nano tube zlyte resin with graphene impregnated carbon fibers.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Inventor: Don Sheff
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Patent number: 10383281Abstract: A bat tube for use with a harvester pick-up reel. The bat tube is configured to resist torsional loads, without having to use fasteners that engage holes in the bat tube. Preferably, the external surface of the bat tube provides at least one key or keyway that engages a corresponding keyway or key in the band or strap portion of the tines. As such, once a tine is engaged with the bat tube, the tine is generally prevented from rotating about the bat tube. Additionally, by not using fasteners to engage holes in the bat tube, spacing between the tines can be varied. The bat tube allows for tine fastening and torsional resistance without drilling or punching holes, which allows for easily variable tine spacings. It also allows for improved crop gathering and crop entry characteristics over a typical round profile.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: HCC, Inc.Inventor: Edward Patrick Jasper
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Patent number: 10252765Abstract: A handle attachment of the present invention is attached to a bullhorn handle of a time trial bike equipped with downhill bars, armrests and bullhorn handles. The handle attachment includes a locking part attached to the vicinity of the tip end of the bullhorn handle. Moreover, the locking part has a wall surface portion protruding outward from the surface of the bullhorn handle and forming a wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Inventor: Kei Morita
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Patent number: 10160510Abstract: A combination triathlon aero handlebar and stem assembly or handlebar assembly is described that permits the adjustment of the height and tilt of the elbow platform and the associated left and right tubular hand extensions relative to a main body thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Inventor: Nicholas M Salazar
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Patent number: 10029757Abstract: A bicycle handlebar clamp is configured to be attached on a handlebar. The bicycle handlebar clamp includes an outer surface, a handlebar engagement surface and an attachment bore. The handlebar engagement surface is configured to be engaged with the handlebar. The fixing nut receiving aperture is configured to receive a fixing nut. The fixing nut receiving aperture extends through the handlebar clamp from the outer surface to the handlebar engagement surface. The attachment bore is configured to receive an attachment pin. The attachment bore and the fixing nut receiving aperture intersect each other. A bicycle handlebar clamp assembly is provided with the bicycle handlebar clamp.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Toshihiko Takeuchi, Yoshimitsu Miki, Shinya Hirotomi
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Patent number: 10005512Abstract: A rotatable stem assembly for a bicycle is provided. The assembly includes: a tubular sleeve configured to fit over a steerer tube of the bicycle, an outer surface of the sleeve having a plurality of first splines and first channels; and a stem including a first bore for receiving the sleeve, the first bore having an inner surface with a plurality of second splines and second channels configured for mating engagement with the plurality of first splines and first channels; wherein the first and second splines and channels are matingly engageable in a riding configuration and in a storage configuration, wherein in the riding configuration the stem relative to the sleeve is rotationally perpendicular with the stem relative to the sleeve in the storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Adam Sime
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Patent number: 9932083Abstract: An elastomerically cushioned cycle stem, referred to as an e-stem, connects a cycle handlebar to a cycle fork steerer tube. The e-stem has a rigid interchangeable swingarm that rotates, i.e., pivots about an axis located behind a steerer tube bore of the base. A fastener rotationally secures the swingarm to the base and clamps the base to the steerer tube. An interchangeable elastomeric block, engaged by the base and swingarm, absorbs impacts from the road or trail, as the swingarm pivots. The base sides provide interior rotational abutments to the arms of the swingarm, the abutments buttress the pivoting swingarm to provide lateral rigidity of the swingarm relative to the base. The e-stem is adjusted using a plurality of swingarm configurations to alter the stem length and offset, and using a plurality of elastomeric block properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: Brent Lorscheider
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Patent number: 9726230Abstract: A lever system for actuating at least one clutch, comprising at least one pivotable lever that has a certain bending stiffness. The lever has at least one flexurally elastic zone which is designed and/or arranged in such a way that the bending stiffness of the lever varies in accordance with an actuation path of the clutch.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Dominik Herkommer, Markus Baehr
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Patent number: 9725128Abstract: A lightweight handlebar configured to be coupled to a plurality of stems is characterized by the strength of the center portion not being a maximum. Moreover, the design may be such that a single handlebar is attached between two stems, wherein the strength at a center portion that is positioned between stem attaching positions is less than the strength of the portions that are positioned toward the outsides of the stem attaching portions. Moreover, a marker for indicating unsuitability for securing to a stem may be provided at the center portion of the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Inventor: Shinji Marui
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Patent number: 9533731Abstract: Handlebars having a master tube, two handgrips at opposite ends of the master tube, a stem for attaching to a fork, and at least one portion with doubled section, the cross section of which comprises an upper outer wall, a lower outer wall, an upper inner wall and a lower inner wall. The upper outer wall is distanced from and joined to the upper inner wall, the lower outer wall is distanced from and joined to the lower inner wall, and the upper inner wall is distanced from the lower inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Campagnolo S.R.L.Inventor: Mario Meggiolan
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Patent number: 9415825Abstract: A combination triathlon aero handlebar and stem assembly or handlebar assembly incorporating several innovations is described. Clamp bolt sections for securing the extension bars are located behind a streamlined spacer to reduce frontal area. The design of the extension bar clamps permit tightening and loosening from above through the elbow rest platforms without the removal of the platforms. Streamlined height spacers used to adjust the height of the extension bars include a groove along their trailing edges in which a wire from a electronic shifter can be received. The stem portion of the includes an internal cavity in which the junction box of a electronic shifting system can be received. The streamlined stem height spacers include a path to receive and pass the front brake cable and housing therethrough and include slots that permit the removal and installation of a spacer without disconnecting and unthreading the brake cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Nicholas M Salazar
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Patent number: 9327794Abstract: The control lever (120) comprises a substantially cylindrical body (130) for mounting in the actuation device (100) and an arm (140), which projects with respect to the body (130) according to a main axis (A) substantially tangential to the upper part of the body (130) and is intended to face forwards in the direction of travel of the bicycle. The arm (140) comprises a first upper pressure area (141), concave and adjacent to the body (130), and a second lower pressure area (142), remote from the body (130).Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Compagnolo S.r.l.Inventors: Massimo Dal Pozzo, Giuseppe Dal Pra'
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Patent number: 9168943Abstract: The invention discloses a steering device comprising a support structure having a central hole and at least two handgrips, at least one of these being mobile, placed in distal positions compared to the central hole and tied to the support structure by means of pivots. The mobile handgrip is rotatable around an axis substantially orthogonal to the plane of the support structure, so as to manually apply thereto a rotating motion around the axis of the column.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Nardi-Personal SpaInventor: Bruno Greppi
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Publication number: 20150128756Abstract: A bicycle handlebar includes a main body pivotally connected to a bicycle. A first holding portion and a second holding portion corresponding to the first holding portion are disposed at left and right sides of the main body. The first holding portion and the second holding portion each bend towards a forward riding direction and extend to form a forward bending portion. The forward bending portions each extend towards a backward riding direction to form a backward bending portion. The backward bending portions each extend towards the backward riding direction to form a rear section. A distance between the two backward bending portions is greater than a distance between the two forward bending portions, so as to expand a turning radius of the bicycle handlebar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventor: BLACK GU
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Patent number: 9016167Abstract: Integrated hand and controls protection system for vehicles utilizing handlebars for steering, consisting of; hand/controls guards (guards), integral/stowable mirror assembly, damper mount, display guard and integral electrical accessory mounting provisions.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventors: Paul Degarate, Paul Davidovich, Rodney A. Brenneman
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Publication number: 20150059518Abstract: A three-piece stem of a bicycle includes a stem body, a bottom pipe, and a middle element. A first torus portion and a second torus portion are disposed at two ends of the stem body, respectively. The bottom pipe is disposed in the second torus portion of the stem body. The middle element is disposed between the second torus portion of the stem body and the bottom pipe. A connecting element couples the second torus portion of the stem body, the bottom pipe, and the middle element together, such that the second torus portion of the stem body, the bottom pipe, and the middle element are fixed tightly to a front forked upright pipe collectively, thereby enhancing the ease of assembly and the binding strength upon completion of assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Pin-Chien FENG, Kuan-Lin CHUNG
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Patent number: 8967020Abstract: A shock absorbing handlebar brace attached between handlebar sides. The shock absorbing handlebar brace includes a telescoping center section with a compressible rubber insert to allow the brace to slightly extend upon impacts to reduce rider fatigue.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Edge Plastics, IncInventor: Kevin Stevens
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Patent number: 8955862Abstract: A cycling control system designed to facilitate the operation of all cycle functions with a single hand. The controls are intended to allow individuals with unilateral weakness to steer, shift gears, and brake on any bicycle or tricycle. The system includes a handlebar that either replaces or attaches to existing handlebars. The handlebar grip is located adjacent to the brake and gear controls such that the user may operate all functions without ever having to remove his or her hand from the controls.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: MonoMano, Inc.Inventors: David Narrow, Dominic Marino, Sara Hutchinson, Martin Szeto, Travis Block
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Patent number: 8950288Abstract: A bicycle handle, which is suitable in particular for trekking and mountain bikes, comprises a sleeve with a sleeve slot in it. The sleeve is connected to a grip element. For fastening the bicycle handle on a bicycle handlebar, the sleeve is mounted to the bicycle handlebar, and a clamping device is provided in a clamping region of the sleeve. A barend is connected to the clamping device. In order to avoid rotation of the barend, it is provided according to the disclosure that a rotation-prevention device is arranged between the clamping device and the bicycle handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbHInventor: Franc Arnold
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Publication number: 20140373670Abstract: A bike handle fixing device includes a connecting unit, a fixing unit and at least one locking member. The connecting unit has two connecting ends. The fixing unit includes a main body having a smooth outer surface, a fixing trough and a guide tongue. The locking member is to connect the connecting unit and the fixing unit for clamping a bike handle. The fixing device of present invention can improve the quality, lower the wind resistance, facilitate engagement and save the parts and assembly time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: YAO-CHING HUANG, ZONG-BIN XIAO
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Patent number: 8839692Abstract: A work machine having a loop-shaped operating handle connected to an upper end part of a handle post. The operating handle pivots to positions in the longitudinal direction of the work machine across a longitudinal axis of the handle post as a baseline.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyomi Yanai, Ai Habuka, Misako Hamani, Mai Ohba
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Patent number: 8825322Abstract: A bicycle component controlling includes at least a first sensor and a controller. The first sensor detects a first operating condition, whether a rider is sitting on a bicycle seat. A second sensor is provided that detects a second operating condition. The sensors output signals indicative of the respective operating conditions. The controller is operatively connected to at least the first sensor and possibly the second sensor. The controller is configured to generate a component control command to control a bicycle component based on at least the first signal and the possibly the second signal. The bicycle component is a component other than an automatic transmission and a suspension when the second sensor is not provided. If the second sensor is provided, a suspension and automatic transmission is controlled, or components other than an automatic transmission and a suspension is controlled.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Hideki Ikemoto, Tadashi Ichida, Nobukatsu Hara, Toyoto Shirai
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Patent number: 8806981Abstract: A handlebar assembly suitable to be installed on a steerer tube of a bicycle is provided. The handlebar assembly includes a stem, a handlebar, and a fastener. The stem has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein the stem has a first fastening surface positioned at the first end, and wherein the second end is suitable to be assembled to the steerer tube. The handlebar includes a middle portion and two handle portions, wherein the handle portions are positioned on two opposite sides of the middle portion respectively, and wherein the middle portion has a second fastening surface to be infixed to the first fastening surface. The fastener crosses the first fastening surface and the second fastening surface infixed to each other to fasten the stem and the handlebar and is positioned within the stem and the middle portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Ming Wu, Che-Wei Hsu
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Publication number: 20140174246Abstract: A handlebar includes a main body and two grip portions. The main body includes at least one extending portion extended away from the main body, and at least one through hole opened on the extending portion. The two grip portions are formed at opposite ends of the main body. The advantage of the handlebar is to omit the stem that can lighten the weight and reduce the wind resistance to make the riders safer and comfortable riding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventor: YOU-RONG CHIANG
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Patent number: 8739652Abstract: A handle weight mounting structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a dynamic damper on the inside of a handle pipe while rigidly mounting a handle weight. A hollow handle pipe is provided with the handle weight arranged in the handle pipe by insertion from an outer end of the handle pipe. The handle weight includes a bolt insertion hole having a tapered portion on an inner portion thereof in the vehicle widthwise direction. A split groove with a nut member is formed into a tapered shape and is engaged with a split-groove side of the handle weight. A weight fixing bolt passes through the bolt insertion hole of the handle weight and fastens the handle weight and the nut member to each other. A mounting member for a dynamic damper is supported on the inside of the handle pipe in a floating state and is mounted on the nut member.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiki Higashijima, Hiroshi Furuse
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Patent number: 8739651Abstract: A handlebar assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle, in particular a bicycle having a first end and having a second end and having a mounting portion positioned between the ends, wherein the handlebar assembly forms at least one through hole or passage area for air flowing through between said first end and the second end, and a bicycle having such a handlebar assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Morgan Nicol
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Patent number: 8739653Abstract: A handlebar assembly including a pair of handgrip portions extending outwardly from a mounting portion and configured for generally vertical, arcuate movement relative to the mounting portion. One or more shock absorbing arrangements may be provided to produce a force tending to resist downward movement of the handgrip portions. Desirably, the handgrip portions are adjustable in height relative to the mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Fasst CompanyInventor: Dan Hissam
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Publication number: 20140137698Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly having a handlebar attachment mounted fixedly connected to a fork of the bicycle and oriented forwards with respect to it, elongated mainly according to its own longitudinal axis (B) inclined with respect to the direction of forward movement (A) of the bicycle by an angle a smaller than +/?12°; a handlebar rod, provided with handgrips at opposite ends thereof; a front seat) formed in the handlebar attachment for abutment of a central area of the handlebar rod; a stop removably fixed to said handlebar attachment through attachment screws to lock the handlebar rod in the seat of the handlebar attachment. The stop comprises at least one open strap, with a central portion arranged in circumferential direction around the handlebar rod and two rear arms extending in tangential direction with respect to the central portion for fixing to the handlebar attachment by means of the attachment screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventor: Mario MEGGIOLAN
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Publication number: 20140123804Abstract: A handlebar is described, including a handlebar tube having two grip portions at opposite ends of the handlebar. Each grip portion may include an internal compartment containing a filler material. The filler material may include a plurality of non-elastomeric particles. The non-elastomeric particles may include small, substantially spherical glass beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: ONE INDUSTRIES CORP.Inventors: Duncan G. Robins, Rick Grossman
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Patent number: 8684386Abstract: A head tube assembly suitable for a bicycle and comprising an open steerer configuration and cable routing. The head tube assembly comprises a head tube configured to connect with the top tube and down tube of the bicycle. The head tube includes a lower bearing component and an upper bearing component configured to rotatably engage the fork assembly. The fork assembly comprises an external steerer configured to rotate externally to the head tube. The head tube assembly includes an upper steerer section configured to secure the external steerer, and an internal chamber configured with an aperture for receiving one or more cables and being coupled to the top tube or the down tube. The internal chamber includes one or more guide tubes configured to route the cable(s) through the interior portion of the top tube or the down tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventors: Richard Peter Matthews, Robert James Pike
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Publication number: 20140069226Abstract: A handlebar assembly suitable to be installed on a steerer tube of a bicycle is provided. The handlebar assembly includes a stem, a handlebar, and a fastener. The stem has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein the stem has a first fastening surface positioned at the first end, and wherein the second end is suitable to be assembled to the steerer tube. The handlebar includes a middle portion and two handle portions, wherein the handle portions are positioned on two opposite sides of the middle portion respectively, and wherein the middle portion has a second fastening surface to be infixed to the first fastening surface. The fastener crosses the first fastening surface and the second fastening surface infixed to each other to fasten the stem and the handlebar and is positioned within the stem and the middle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Ming Wu, Che-Wei Hsu
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Patent number: 8558140Abstract: Heated hand grips for motorcycles or other applications, such as snowmobiles, are disclosed. The hand grips enable better control and comfort for the user. The hand grips described herein have a better design for mounting on the handle bars, allowing for a better seal against ingress of moisture and for sturdier mounting of the control circuitry. The control circuitry itself is simplified, and the control knob has built-in detents for more tactile feedback to the user. The heated elements themselves include a temperature sensor for simplified wiring and immediate feedback.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: James C. Hazlett, Richard W. Fitzgerald, Manuel Anaya Perea
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Patent number: 8528445Abstract: A remote control for a shock absorber has a gripping body with a first positioning element, a pivoting handle and a positioning assembly. The pivoting handle pivotally connects with the gripping body and has a proximal part and a distal part. The proximal part has an abutting surface facing and selectively abutting the gripping body and a core-fastening hole corresponding to the passing hole of the gripping body. The distal part has a communicating recess formed longitudinally through the distal part and also formed in a bottom of the distal part. The positioning assembly is movably mounted in the communicating recess and has a second positioning element exposed from the bottom of the distal part and corresponding to and detachably engaged with the positioning assembly. A rider is able to conveniently control a shock absorber during riding by using the remote control so that facilitates riding.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Jung-Yu Hsu
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Patent number: 8528444Abstract: An adjustable armrest that attaches to zero-radius turning mowers includes a telescoping armrest and a clamping bracket. The armrest provides a horizontal support for an operator's arm and is covered with a layer of foam padding for comfort. The clamping bracket is attachable to a steering handle at a prescribed location. In this manner, after the operator attaches an adjustable armrest on each of the steering handles the forearms and wrists are supported and the armrests pivot with the steering handles in order to preserve the comfortable supportive functioning of the armrests.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Ronald F. Gubin
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Patent number: 8448299Abstract: A handlebar grip for a bicycle or a motorcycle contains a sleeve member including a first segment, a second first segment, and a through hole, a holding face formed on the first segment, at least one limiting projection extending outward from the second segment, and a recessed pressing zone; a retaining housing including two hard engaging covers, at least one restricting groove to extend the limiting projection outward; a wall face formed around each of the at least one restricting groove and on each of the two engaging covers; the each of the two engaging covers including a C-shaped locking face; a locking device applied to lock the two engaging covers together so that the two engaging covers are locked on the handle outside the second segment by using two C-shaped locking faces respectively, and the two limiting projections of being axially limited by the two restricting grooves respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Inventor: Jin-Cang Li
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Patent number: 8408092Abstract: Disclosed is a safety device on a steering handle, capable of controlling a direction-control wheel of a wheeled vehicle. The handlebar is engaged with the head part by its mortise with a tenon of the head part. When an outer bar end of the handlebar is hit, an inner tube of the handlebar will be pushed to disengage the mortise and the tenon to rotate the handlebar along. Alternatively, paired washers with wedge-shaped teeth can be utilized to engage the handlebar with the head part. When the outer bar end is hit, the washers are disengaged to allow the handlebar to rotate. Moreover, a hydraulic system or an inserting rod with a chassis groove system can be employed to maintain the original direction of the direction-control wheel when the handlebar is hit. Therefore, a sudden turn of the direction-control wheel and an fall-over of the rider and the vehicle can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: National Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Mau-Pin Hsu, Hsin-Wei Su, Chih-Hao Wang, Ruei-Fu Wang
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Patent number: 8402861Abstract: A vehicle, such as a snowmobile, includes a handlebar assembly for steering the vehicle. The handlebar assembly includes a riser pivotally secured to a steering shaft and handlebars pivotally secured to the riser. A clamp selectively engages both handlebars and steering shaft to fix the position of the riser relative to the handlebars and steering shaft. The clamp includes upper and lower clamps selectively drawn toward one another by a locking member embodied as a cam-lock including a rod having a cam eccentrically and pivotally connected to one end and an enlargement secured to the opposite end. A lever pivots the cam to shorten or lengthen the distance between a lower surface of the cam and the enlargement.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.Inventor: Jesse W. Olson
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Patent number: 8393246Abstract: An aerobar assembly for a bicycle that generally includes an aerobar, an adaptor and a control cable guide. The aerobar includes proximal and distal portions and proximal and distal ends. The aerobar has a generally hollow interior. The adaptor mounts an actuator assembly to the aerobar. The adaptor includes an interiorly-disposed portion and an exteriorly-disposed portion. The interiorly-disposed portion is disposed in the hollow interior of the aerobar and is bonded to the distal portion of the aerobar. The exteriorly-disposed portion is configured to receive the actuator assembly. The control cable guide is configured to slidably receive a control cable therethrough. The control cable guide is coupled to the adaptor such that the control cable enters the distal end, extends through the interior of the aerobar, and exits the proximal end of the aerobar.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Compositech, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Poertner, Lance Johnson, Andrew Ording, David Ripley
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Patent number: 8353227Abstract: A structure for sufficiently spacing a steering handle from a top bridge, thereby greatly improving design flexibility. A relief portion for allowing the deformation of a washer is formed to overlap a second contact surface and adjacent to a first contact surface as viewed in the axial direction of each bolt member. The first contact surface is located so as not to overlap the second contact surface as viewed in the axial direction of each bolt member. Therefore, a bending force acts on the washer to allow the deformation of the washer. That is, the washer can exhibit a spring function to relax the effect of the bending force. As a result, the steering handle can be sufficiently spaced from the top bridge to thereby greatly improve design flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kosei Hayashi, Yasuki Ito, Shunichi Nakajima, Yoshitaka Seki, Terunari Saiki, Masataka Nakano