Motorcycle fork assembly with improved oil drainage system

A fork assembly is disclosed, comprising an external tube (1) and an internal tube (2). A free piston (5) is arranged inside a cylindrical portion (30) joined with the external tube, in such a way to define an operation chamber (C4) that is maintained filled with oil. At least one hole (33) is obtai...

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Main Authors BOLOGNINI, FEDERICO, OLIVIERI, GIANLUCA, FRONTALI, FRANCESCO, PEZZI, ENRICO
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 01.02.2012
Subjects
BLASTING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SHOCK-ABSORBERS
SPRINGS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
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Summary:A fork assembly is disclosed, comprising an external tube (1) and an internal tube (2). A free piston (5) is arranged inside a cylindrical portion (30) joined with the external tube, in such a way to define an operation chamber (C4) that is maintained filled with oil. At least one hole (33) is obtained in the cylindrical portion (30) in order to allow for draining oil from the operation chamber (C4) to an auxiliary tank (C3) externally of said cylindrical portion (30).
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20110175175