Non-uniform steerer tube or fork leg

US2024124090A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2024124090-A1
Application numberUS-202318369356-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateSep 18, 2023
Priority dateOct 29, 2018
Publication dateApr 18, 2024
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Abstract

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A fork assembly including a steerer tube and a crown, wherein the steerer tube is fixedly aligned to the crown in a predefined orientation at a time of manufacture.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A fork assembly comprising: a steerer tube; and a crown, wherein said steerer tube is fixedly aligned to said crown in a predefined orientation at a time of manufacture, wherein said steerer tube is structurally designed to provide additional support for said steerer tube along only at least one direction which is subjected to greater stress during a use of said steerer tube, said steerer tube having an outer surface of a uniform diameter.

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  • B62K21/04Primary

    Fork crowns · CPC title

  • Front wheel forks or equivalent, e.g. single tine · CPC title

  • B62K21/12Primary

    Handlebars; Handlebar stems · CPC title

  • Connections between forks and handlebars or handlebar stems · CPC title

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What does patent US2024124090A1 cover?
A fork assembly including a steerer tube and a crown, wherein the steerer tube is fixedly aligned to the crown in a predefined orientation at a time of manufacture.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Fox Factory Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B62K21/04. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Apr 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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