18094111. BICYCLE FRAME WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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BICYCLE FRAME WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Michael Paul Rowe of Pinckney MI (US)

Paul A. Gilmore of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Umesh N. Gandhi of Farmington Hills MI (US)

BICYCLE FRAME WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18094111 titled 'BICYCLE FRAME WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a bicycle with vibration isolators that help reduce the vibrations felt by the rider.

  • The bicycle includes a frame with a front steering axle, front fork assembly, and handlebar assembly.
  • One or more vibration isolators are connected to the frame, axle, fork assembly, or handlebar assembly.
  • The isolators have a non-linear stiffness profile, including a region of quasi-zero stiffness, to isolate the rider from vibrations.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Incorporation of vibration isolators in a bicycle frame.
  • Non-linear stiffness profile of the isolators.
  • Quasi-zero stiffness region for enhanced vibration isolation.

Potential Applications:

  • High-performance bicycles for professional cyclists.
  • Comfort bikes for recreational riders.
  • Mountain bikes for off-road terrain.

Problems Solved:

  • Reducing rider fatigue from vibrations.
  • Improving overall riding comfort.
  • Enhancing control and stability of the bicycle.

Benefits:

  • Increased rider comfort.
  • Improved performance.
  • Enhanced durability of the bicycle components.

Commercial Applications:

Title: Innovative Vibration Isolation Technology for Bicycles

Potential commercial uses include:

  • Bicycle manufacturing companies.
  • Sports equipment retailers.
  • Cycling enthusiasts and professionals.

Questions about Vibration Isolation Technology for Bicycles:

1. How do vibration isolators in bicycles improve rider comfort? 

  - Vibration isolators reduce the vibrations transferred to the rider, resulting in a smoother ride and less fatigue.

2. What are the potential applications of non-linear stiffness profiles in bicycle technology? 

  - Non-linear stiffness profiles can be used to enhance vibration isolation in various types of bicycles, catering to different rider preferences and needs.


Original Abstract Submitted

A bicycle can include a frame. The frame can include a front steering axle, a front fork assembly, and a handlebar assembly for steering a front wheel of the bicycle. The bicycle can also include one or more vibration isolators. The one or more vibration isolators can be operatively connected to at least one of the frame, the front steering axle, the front fork assembly, and the handlebar assembly. The one or more vibration isolators can also be configured to exhibit a non-linear stiffness profile including a region of quasi-zero stiffness. As a result, the one or more vibration isolators isolate a rider of the bicycle from vibrations transferred through the frame.

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