Robert J Austin

US Patent:

20170259864, Sep 14, 2017

Filed:

Mar 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

14/998942

Inventors:

ROBERT AUSTIN - LANDRUM SC, US

International Classification:

B62J 1/08

Abstract:

The device is used to allow any bicycle to have seat height adjustment controlled by the rider while the bicycle is in motion. Seat height is adjustable to suit the needs of the operator. The device will provide up to 6 inches of adjustment range. The lower portion of the device has 2 rails sized and space the same as on all bicycle seats. This allows the unit to be mounted to any style, size and type of seat-post/seat-clamp combination manufactured since 1960. The upper portion of the unit is designed to accept any bicycle seat manufactured today or past 50 years. A control cable exits from the bottom of the lower portion of the unit, runs along the bicycle frame up to a small control lever installed nearby the handlebar grips. This allows easy seat height adjustment while riding without having to remove hands from the handlebar. Activating the lever while body weight is lifted from the seat unlocks the seat and allows it to rise to the level desired. Once the desired seat height is achieved the lever is released, body weight added, locking the seat in the desired position. If desired, the owner may set a memory position so that the next time the seat is raised it automatically stops at this height. To lower the seat the operator removes their weight from the seat, activates the lever unlocking the seat and the while lever remains depressed adds body weight to lower the seat to the desired position. The existing seat clamp may be used to adjust the tilt of the seat or to adjust the seat post height when required to provide the best results from the device.