公开(公告)号：US20200031426A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-30

申请号：US16578272

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K25/28 ,  B62K19/02 ,  B62K19/34

Abstract: A vehicle includes a forward frame portion, a rear frame portion, and a motion control system that movably interconnects the forward frame portion and the rear frame portion. A forward acceleration of the rear frame portion resulting from a driving force imparted by a wheel supported by the rear frame portion imparts a first force onto the motion control system that counters a second force imparted on the motion control system by an acceleration of a payload supported by the forward frame portion as a result of the forward acceleration.

公开(公告)号：US20200001944A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16510964

申请日：2019-07-14

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K25/28 ,  B62K25/30 ,  B62K11/04 ,  B62K15/00 ,  B62K21/14 ,  B62K21/20 ,  B62K19/32 ,  B62K21/16 ,  B62K21/02 ,  B62K21/12 ,  B62K25/08

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to terrain-tracking or vehicle suspension systems that include travel at least one of the front or the rear of the vehicle. Various embodiments include a suspension above the vehicle (upper suspension). Embodiments include a suspension or travel in at least one of the upper vehicle (rear and/or front), middle vehicle (rear and/or front), or below vehicle (rear and/or front). Various embodiments included a combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20180273138A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15898645

申请日：2018-02-18

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K25/28 ,  B62K3/02 ,  B62J1/08

CPC classification number: B62K25/286 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62K3/02 ,  B62K25/283 ,  B62K25/30 ,  B62K2025/044

Abstract: A vehicle, comprising: a forward frame portion; a rear frame portion; and a motion control system comprising a first motion control device that movably interconnects the forward frame portion and the rear frame portion and a second motion control device that movably interconnects the forward frame portion and the rear frame portion, wherein the first motion control device connects to the rear frame portion at a first location, and the second motion control device connects to the rear frame portion at a second location that is a fixed distance from the first location, and the motion control system, by virtue of a geometric arrangement of the motion control system relative to the forward frame portion and the rear frame portion, adopts, in response to a forward acceleration of the rear frame portion resulting from a driving force imparted by a wheel supported by the rear frame portion, an operating state in which forces imparted onto the motion control system by a tensioning of a drivetrain element that transfers driving energy from a driving axle supported by the forward frame portion to a driven axle supported by the rear frame portion, the forward acceleration of the rear frame portion, and an acceleration of a user mass supported by the forward frame portion are in equilibrium.

公开(公告)号：US20180273131A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15468094

申请日：2017-03-23

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K21/02

CPC classification number: B62K21/02 ,  B62K19/06 ,  B62K19/16 ,  B62K25/28

Abstract: A vehicle component, comprising a first arm, a second arm, and a yoke portion that connects the first arm and the second arm, wherein at least one of the first arm, the second arm and the yoke portion comprises a tubular structure and an interior wall that divides the tubular structure into a first tubular chamber and a second tubular chamber,

公开(公告)号：US09409619B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13839168

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B60B35/00 ,  B62K21/02 ,  B60B27/02 ,  B62K25/02

CPC classification number: B62K21/02 ,  B60B27/026 ,  B62K2025/025

Abstract: A tensioning device for bicycle front and rear wheel assemblies. A skewer assembly with a thumbnut is securable to the wheel assembly with a quick-release assembly. Portions of the skewer assembly are removable from the quick-release assembly by turning the thumbnut a partial turn, such as a quarter of a turn. Removal of the skewer assembly allows the front wheel to be removed. In another embodiment, the skewer assembly is able to be removed by turning the quick-release assembly by a partial turn, such as a quarter of a turn.

Abstract translation: 用于自行车前轮和后轮组件的张紧装置。 具有缩略图的串组件可通过快速释放组件固定到车轮组件上。 串组件的部分可以通过转动缩略图部分转弯（例如四分之一圈）而从快速释放组件移除。 去除串组件允许前轮被移除。 在另一个实施例中，串式组件能够通过转动快速释放组件通过诸如四分之一转的部分转动来移除。

公开(公告)号：US5988741A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US423510

申请日：1995-04-17

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss ,  Gary G. Klein

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss ,  Gary G. Klein

IPC: B62J1/08 ,  B62J1/00

CPC classification number: B62J1/08

Abstract: A lightweight, high strength bicycle seat post for securing a bicycle seat to a seat tube of a bicycle frame. It comprises a hollow metal tubular member having a seat tube portion for reception in and securement to the seat tube of a bicycle frame, and an integral head portion comprised of four planar walls diverging in an upward direction to form an open space. A pair of the sidewalls are oriented in a fore and aft direction to the fore and aft direction of the bicycle seat and a pair of end walls which are transverse to the fore and aft direction and connects the fore and aft ends of the pair of sidewalls together defining the open space, which, preferably, is generally rectangular. The upper edges of the sidewalls have arcuate load reacting edges, which define a seat angle adjustment path, and a clamp assembly secures the bicycle seat to the load reacting edges so that the seat loads are transferred directly to the load reacting edges at any seat angle. In a preferred embodiment, the integral head portion is formed by a metal swaging process from an extruded metal tube and the metal tube is selected from steel, aluminum, or titanium alloy. The arcuate load reacting edges of the sidewalls can include a lip which is normal to the load reacting edges, and the clamp parts include washer members which have arcuate grooves for receiving the lip.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将自行车座椅固定到自行车车架的座管上的轻质，高强度的自行车座椅支柱。 它包括一个中空的金属管状构件，其具有用于接收和固定到自行车车架的座管的座管部分，以及由向上方向分叉形成开放空间的四个平面壁组成的整体头部。 一对侧壁沿着前后方向定向到自行车座椅的前后方向，并且一对端壁横向于前后方向并且连接该对侧壁的前端和后端 一起限定开放空间，其优选地大体上是矩形的。 侧壁的上边缘具有弓形的负载反应边缘，其限定了座椅角度调节路径，并且夹具组件将自行车座固定到负载反作用边缘，使得座椅负载以任何座椅角度直接传递到负载反作用边缘 。 在一个优选实施例中，整体头部通过金属模锻工艺从挤压金属管形成，并且金属管选自钢，铝或钛合金。 侧壁的弓形负载反应边缘可以包括与负载反应边缘垂直的唇缘，并且夹具部件包括具有用于接收唇缘的弓形凹槽的垫圈构件。

公开(公告)号：US5626355A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-06

申请号：US221011

申请日：1994-04-01

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss ,  Gary G. Klein

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss ,  Gary G. Klein

IPC: B62K19/30 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62K19/38

CPC classification number: B62K25/08 ,  B62K19/30 ,  Y10S188/01

Abstract: This invention relates to front fork, telescoping type suspension systems for bicycles. The main focus of the invention is the brake bridge assembly, the fork crown assembly and the joinder of these assemblies to form the fork suspension. The brake bridge assembly serves two main functions: 1) it provides a stiff structural connection between the right and left telescoping struts, to reduce wheel wobble during high speed wheel impacts, and 2) it provides a structural support for the brake cable stop. The invention provides for increased stiffness and lower stresses in the brake bridge, which translates into improved directional stability for the front wheel, less displacement for the brake cable stop .(when the brake loads are applied) and improved fatigue life for the assembly. It also provides for a simpler and less expensive means for mounting the brake bridge to the fork assembly. The invention also encompasses the fork crown producing a lightweight structure with high torsional and bending rigidity. The connections of the stanchions to the crown are achieved through a variety of methods including, (a) interference fit and bonding, (b) collet assembly and (c) "pinch-bolt" connections.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于自行车的前叉，伸缩式悬挂系统。 本发明的主要重点是制动桥组件，叉冠组件和这些组件的联接以形成叉悬架。 制动桥组件有两个主要功能：1）在左右伸缩支柱之间提供了一个刚性的结构连接，以减少在高速轮撞击期间的摆轮; 2）它为制动电缆停止提供结构支撑。 本发明提供了制动桥中增加的刚度和较低的应力，这转化为前轮的改进的方向稳定性，制动缆索止动件的位移减小（当施加制动负载时）和组件的疲劳寿命改善。 它还提供了用于将制动桥安装到叉组件的更简单且更便宜的装置。 本发明还包括叉形冠，其产生具有高扭转和弯曲刚性的轻质结构。 通过各种方法实现了支柱与冠的连接，包括（a）过盈配合和接合，（b）夹头组装和（c）“夹紧螺栓”连接。

公开(公告)号：US5517878A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-21

申请号：US105578

申请日：1993-08-13

Applicant: Gary G. Klein ,  Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Gary G. Klein ,  Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K21/16 ,  B25G3/20

CPC classification number: B62K21/16 ,  Y10T403/7058 ,  Y10T74/2078 ,  Y10T74/20792

Abstract: A lightweight handlebar/steerer locking mechanism for use on road and mountain bicycles. The invention provides higher fatigue and impact resistance, lower material and production costs, and improved adjustability, compared to prior art designs, all at a reduced weight.The superior structural performance of the invention is provided by a unique, 3-dimensional, sliding, compression wedge. The 3-dimension wedge improves the stress distributions within the device my introducing a more uniform wedging (locking) action on the circumference of the steerer tube. This allows the mating parts to be designed lighter, thereby reducing the total weight of the assembly. The configuration of the design also lends itself to modern metal working methods. This further improves the strength of the parts by increasing the material allowables. Also, these metal working operations help to reduce material scrap, thus reducing material costs.The invention improves the adjustability of the handle-bar assembly by allowing the locking and un-locking function to be accomplished by hand, without any assistance from a special tool. The locking function is activated and de-activated by the twisting of a tightening cap. This can be done by hand, from the sitting position of the bicycle rider.

Abstract translation: 一种用于道路和山地自行车上使用的轻型车把/转向架锁定机构。 与现有技术设计相比，本发明提供了更高的疲劳和抗冲击性，更低的材料和生产成本以及改进的可调节性，所有这些都以减轻的重量。 本发明的优越的结构性能由独特的三维滑动压缩楔提供。 3维楔形件提高了装置内的应力分布，我在导管的圆周上引入了更均匀的楔形（锁定）作用。 这允许配对部件被设计得更轻，从而减小组件的总重量。 设计的配置也适用于现代金属加工方法。 这通过增加材料允许来进一步提高部件的强度。 此外，这些金属加工操作有助于减少材料废料，从而降低材料成本。 本发明通过允许通过手工完成的锁定和解锁功能来改善手柄组件的可调节性，而不需要特殊工具的帮助。 锁定功能通过拧紧盖子的扭转被激活并被去激活。 这可以用自行车骑手的坐姿来完成。

公开(公告)号：US5452911A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-26

申请号：US105577

申请日：1993-08-13

Applicant: Gary G. Klein ,  Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Gary G. Klein ,  Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K19/02

CPC classification number: B62K19/02

Abstract: There is disclosed a uniquely shaped bicycle chainstay structure produced using modern metal working methods, without the use of welding. The uniqueness of the structure allows a significant shortening of the chainstay length while increasing the tire and chain-ring clearances. An accomplishment not possible using prior art methods.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用现代金属加工方法制造的独特形状的自行车链条结构，而不使用焊接。 该结构的独特性允许链轮架长度显着缩短，同时增加轮胎和链环间隙。 使用现有技术的方法不可能实现成就。

公开(公告)号：US20180273136A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15478229

申请日：2017-04-03

Applicant: Darrell W. Voss

Inventor： Darrell W. Voss

IPC: B62K25/28 ,  B62K3/02

CPC classification number: B62K25/283 ,  B62K25/286 ,  B62K25/30

Abstract: A vehicle component that can include a suspension system for bicycles, electric bicycles, or electric scooters. The vehicle component can include a sliding four-bar system with a link pivotally connecting a swing arm to the front triangle and a sliding link slidably connecting the swing arm to a front triangle bottom portion. The resulting suspension system can be optimized to balance forces of generate a balance of forces between of drive and driven loads against the mass of the rider and inertia while still free for the rear wheel to trace the ground.