Zero Motorcycles. has filed a patent for a swingarm assembly for a two-wheel vehicle. The assembly includes a swingarm body with side arms and covers that enclose cavities, enhancing the structural integrity of the vehicle. GlobalData’s report on Zero Motorcycles gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Zero Motorcycles, Battery management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Zero Motorcycles's grant share as of January 2024 was 37%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Swingarm assembly for two-wheel vehicle with enclosed cavities
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240017789A1) describes a swingarm assembly for a two-wheel vehicle, consisting of a swingarm body with side arms and a cross member, along with covers attached to the side arms to form enclosed cavities. The swingarm body is designed as an integral or permanent mold cast component, typically made of an aluminum alloy. Stiffening ribs are included in the side arms, which also feature lugs for mounting the assembly to the vehicle frame and wheel mounts for attaching the wheels. The cross member includes a boss for connecting to a shock absorber, and the covers can be structural or non-structural components, made of aluminum alloy or plastic material.
Furthermore, the patent application also includes a method for manufacturing the swingarm assembly, involving permanent mold casting of the swingarm body with side arms and a cross member. The process includes attaching covers to the side arms to create enclosed cavities, ensuring structural integrity and functionality of the assembly. This method allows for the efficient production of the swingarm assembly for two-wheel vehicles, providing a durable and reliable component for use in the vehicle's suspension system.
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