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Opening mechanism for a bicycle kickstand
Hi Baluncore, I think the angle joint of the kickstand should be in the front, so in a situation where the kickstand would break or malfunction, It won't risk the rider being thrown off the bike. this is the issue I'm talking about: I've thought about a mechanism that could: 1. remove the...- FrederikSoelver
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Opening mechanism for a bicycle kickstand
Hi Baluncore and berkeman, thanks for your interest and answers. I will then move away for the use of a gas spring, as the kickstand needs to work in outside environments. The Kickstand needs to be integrated with both the Cargo and the Mini-Max model, but most important for the Cargo model...- FrederikSoelver
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- Forum: Mechanical Engineering
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Opening mechanism for a bicycle kickstand
Hey Guys, I found this thread about the proper size dimension of a torsion spring for upholding a kickstand in the right position. I have to develop a kickstand for my Omnium Cargo bike. I have been thinking about using the same choice of spring type for my product, but I've also been...- FrederikSoelver
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- Bicycle Bike Mechanism Spring
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Torsion spring calcualtion for 12 ounces of weight
Hey guys, What an interesting thread. :-) I can see that it's been years since anybody was active, but I hope that someone will still find this discussion interesting. I'm in the development of a similar project. I need to do a front attached kickstand for a Omnium Cargo. I've been looking...- FrederikSoelver
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- Forum: Mechanical Engineering