Bicycle suspension system
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1. A bicycle, comprising;
- a frame comprising a plurality of frame members that includes a first frame member;
a suspension system comprising;
a first portion; and
a second portion fluidly coupled via hydraulic fluid to the first portion;
wherein;
the first portion is disposed external of the first frame member and comprises a shock absorber;
the second portion is disposed internal to the first frame member and comprises a fluid reservoir;
the suspension system further comprising a rotary actuated lock-out valve, and a rotational electro mechanical actuator, the lock-out valve being disposed in operable communication with the electro mechanical actuator.
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Abstract
A bicycle includes a frame having a plurality of frame members that includes a first frame member, and a suspension system. The suspension system includes a first portion and a second portion fluidly coupled via hydraulic fluid to the first portion. The first portion is disposed external of the first frame member, and the second portion is disposed internal to the first frame member.
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1. A bicycle, comprising;
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a frame comprising a plurality of frame members that includes a first frame member; a suspension system comprising; a first portion; and a second portion fluidly coupled via hydraulic fluid to the first portion; wherein; the first portion is disposed external of the first frame member and comprises a shock absorber; the second portion is disposed internal to the first frame member and comprises a fluid reservoir; the suspension system further comprising a rotary actuated lock-out valve, and a rotational electro mechanical actuator, the lock-out valve being disposed in operable communication with the electro mechanical actuator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17)
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10. A bicycle, comprising;
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a frame comprising a plurality of frame members that includes a first frame member; a suspension system comprising; a first portion; and a second portion fluidly coupled via hydraulic fluid to the first portion; wherein; the first portion is disposed external of the first frame member; the second portion is disposed internal to the first frame member; and the plurality of frame members includes a head tube, a top tube, a down tube, a seat tube, seat stay tubes, and chain stay tubes, the first frame member being the top tube. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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15. A bicycle, comprising;
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a frame comprising a plurality of frame members that includes a first frame member; a suspension system comprising; a first portion; and a second portion fluidly coupled via hydraulic fluid to the first portion; wherein; the first portion is disposed external of the first frame member; the second portion is disposed internal to the first frame member; the second portion is fixedly attached to the first frame member; and
further comprising;a seal disposed around the second portion between the second portion and an internal surface of the first frame member, which seals an inner region of the first frame member from an external environment and stabilizes the second portion relative to the first portion.
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16. A bicycle, comprising;
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a frame comprising a plurality of frame members that includes a first frame member; a suspension system comprising; a first portion; and a second portion fluidly coupled via hydraulic fluid to the first portion; wherein; the first portion is disposed external of the first frame member and comprises a shock absorber; the second portion is disposed internal to the first frame member and comprises a lock-out valve, a fluid reservoir, and an electro mechanical actuator, wherein the lock-out valve is disposed in operable communication with the electro mechanical actuator; and further comprising; at least one of a battery and an accelerometer, operably connected to the electro mechanical actuator of the second portion, the battery, the accelerometer, or both the battery and the accelerometer being disposed on or within the frame.
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