Gelenk

English translation: 4-bar linkage

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German term or phrase:Gelenk
English translation:4-bar linkage
Entered by: Jon Fedler

13:04 Apr 11, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / racing and mountain bike design
German term or phrase: Gelenk
From the history of a racing and mountain bike manufacturer.

") bringen wir unser erstes *4-Gelenk* Full-Suspension xxxx an den Start+"

I have come across the following possible translations, but not being into bike parts or construction, need help in choosing the exact one:

hinge
joint
link
pivot
articulation
Jon Fedler
Local time: 01:31
4-bar linkage
Explanation:
As nobody is entering an actual answer, here goes ... (please see discussion)

4-bar link seems to be almost as common

Frame description Lightweight 4 bar linkage full suspension with 120mm travel and butted tubing
http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/boardman/mtb-fs-team-2010

Possibly useful glossary
Glossary of Terms for Full Suspension Designs
Four-bar linkage: Refers to systems with three articulating levers:
(1) The swingarm.
(2) The seatstay assembly
(3) And a link that drives the shock. The fourth “bar” is the rear section of the frame between the swingarm and upper pivot locations. (Specialized FSR and Intense M-1).
http://www.bromleybike.co.uk/shop/frames/mtb-frames/glossary...

(See also:
1999 Haibike's first 4-link full suspension,the "Hai End" was born.,
relevant in your case, I think, although you will of course have to beware of some of the translations!)
http://www.haibike.de/en/Haibike-History-369.html




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Alison MacG
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Local time: 23:31
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3 +24-bar linkage
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4-bar linkage


Explanation:
As nobody is entering an actual answer, here goes ... (please see discussion)

4-bar link seems to be almost as common

Frame description Lightweight 4 bar linkage full suspension with 120mm travel and butted tubing
http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/boardman/mtb-fs-team-2010

Possibly useful glossary
Glossary of Terms for Full Suspension Designs
Four-bar linkage: Refers to systems with three articulating levers:
(1) The swingarm.
(2) The seatstay assembly
(3) And a link that drives the shock. The fourth “bar” is the rear section of the frame between the swingarm and upper pivot locations. (Specialized FSR and Intense M-1).
http://www.bromleybike.co.uk/shop/frames/mtb-frames/glossary...

(See also:
1999 Haibike's first 4-link full suspension,the "Hai End" was born.,
relevant in your case, I think, although you will of course have to beware of some of the translations!)
http://www.haibike.de/en/Haibike-History-369.html






Alison MacG
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:31
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Great. Thanks

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agree  Bernd Runge
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  -> Thanks, Bernd!

agree  Ramey Rieger (X): alles klar!
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