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Adjustable bicycle handle bar adapter and associated method

  • US 8,550,484 B1
  • Filed: 08/26/2010
  • Issued: 10/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A bicycle headstock assembly for adjusting a height and a reach of a handle bar of a bicycle, said bicycle headstock assembly comprising:

  • a lower member adapted to be attached to a steering rod of the bicycle;

    an upper member connected to said lower member;

    a pivot joint formed at a connection of said lower and upper members;

    a handle bar clamp connected to said upper member;

    a primary fastener passed through a first location of said pivot joint; and

    an auxiliary fastener passed through a second location of said pivot joint;

    wherein said primary and auxiliary fasteners cooperate to permit said upper member to selectively pivot and lock at alternate positions relative to said lower member;

    wherein said pivot joint comprises;

    a plurality of first annular plates statically attached to a proximal end of said upper member, said first annular plates being spaced apart at a fixed spatial distance; and

    a plurality of second annular plates statically attached to an upper end of said lower member, said second annular plates being spaced apart at a fixed spatial distance respectively;

    wherein said first annular plates are rotatably interfitted between said second annular plates respectively such that said first and second annular plates are juxtaposed side-by-side in a parallel configuration;

    wherein said first and second annular plates are co-axially aligned along a fulcrum axis of said pivot joint.

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