18392775. DROPPER SEATPOST HEAD ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Fox Factory, Inc.)
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DROPPER SEATPOST HEAD ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joshua Coaplen of Asheville NC (US)
Bryan Wesley Anderson of Santa Cruz CA (US)
William M. Becker of Aptos CA (US)
DROPPER SEATPOST HEAD ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18392775 titled 'DROPPER SEATPOST HEAD ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a dropper seatpost head assembly for a vehicle, consisting of a lower post, an upper post with a housing, and a saddle rail clamp assembly.
- The assembly allows for the upper post to slide telescopically with respect to the lower post to create a dropper seatpost.
- The saddle rail clamp assembly includes a lower and upper saddle rail clamping portion that form a clamping structure.
- The lower saddle rail clamping portion has a drooped shape, hanging down in a plane intersecting the housing.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Telescopic sliding mechanism for adjusting seat height.
- Drooped shape of the lower saddle rail clamping portion for improved stability.
- Rotatable coupling of the saddle rail clamp assembly with the housing.
Potential Applications: The dropper seatpost head assembly can be used in various types of vehicles, such as bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters.
Problems Solved:
- Difficulty in adjusting seat height quickly and easily.
- Lack of stability in traditional seatpost designs.
Benefits:
- Improved convenience for riders to adjust seat height on the go.
- Enhanced stability and safety during rides.
Commercial Applications: The dropper seatpost head assembly can be marketed to manufacturers of bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles to enhance rider experience and safety.
Questions about Dropper Seatpost Head Assembly: 1. How does the drooped shape of the lower saddle rail clamping portion contribute to stability? 2. What are the potential market implications of this innovative seatpost design?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in seatpost technology and related safety standards to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A dropper seatpost head assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a lower post for insertion into a seat tube of a vehicle and an upper post having a housing coupled at one end thereof, the upper post to telescopically slide with respect to the lower post to form a dropper seatpost. The assembly also includes a saddle rail clamp assembly having a lower saddle rail clamping portion rotatably coupled with the housing and an upper saddle rail clamping portion to couple with the lower saddle rail clamping portion to form a clamping structure. The lower saddle rail clamping portion having a drooped shape such that the lower saddle rail clamping portion and the clamping structure hang down in a plane that intersects at least a portion of the housing.
