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* FIG. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle with a shock absorbing device according to the invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial side view of the motorcycle in FIG. 1, shown in an enlarged scale, wherein the action of a progressive mechanism during swinging movement of a rear wheel support frame is illustrated.

FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the motorcycle in FIG. 2, shown from the bottom.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the shock absorbing device, wherein the components thereof are illustrated in a disassembled state.

FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C are side views of exemplary bracket members for use as an engine hanger which is intended to connect a front end of a rod member to a body frame. :

FIG. 6 is a side view of a shock absorbing device wherein a rotary member in accordance with a modified embodiment of the present invention is employed.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the shock absorbing device in FIG. 6, wherein the device is illustrated in a disassembled state.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a shock absorbing device in accordance with another modified embodiment of the present invention, wherein an intermediate bracket member is interposed between the rod member and the body frame.

FIG 9 is a cross sectional view of the shock absorbing device, taken along the line 9-9 in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the shock absorbing device in FIG. 8, wherein the device is illustrated in a disassembled state.

FIG. 11 is a partial side view of a shock absorbing device in accordance with another modified embodiment of the present invention, wherein an arrangement is made such that the axial load of the rod member will not impart a twisting force to a bracket secured to the body frame.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of the body frame and the bracket in FIG. 11, shown from the bottom.

FIG. 13 is a side view of a shock absorbing device in accordance with another modified embodiment of the present invention, wherein an arrangement is made such that mud carried by the chain is prevented from adhering to the progressive mechanism.

FIG. 14 is a plan view of the device in FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a side view of a motorcycle for on-road driving provided with a shock absorbing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a characteristic diagram showing a shock absorbing property of the shock absorbing device relative to the swinging angle of the rear wheel support frame

20 motorcycle

21 body frame

22 head pipe

23 main frame

23a bracket

24 down tube

25 rear frame

25a lower part for the rear frame 25

25b standing part

26 engine

28 subframe

31 bracket frame

32 rear wheel

33 support frame

33 rear fork

34 side plate

34a drilled hole

34b drilled hole

35 side plate

35a drilled hole

35b drilled hole

36 tubular member

37 bolt

38 bolt

41 extions of the side plate 34

42 extions of the side plate 35

43 tubular projection

44 tubular projection

50 shock absorber

53 rod member

53a rod body

58 bolt

59 bolt

61 fuel tank

62 seat

patent drawings united states honda pro link uspto technical drawing patent application

30/09/1980

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