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Topic: Lateral Flex

	Furniture assembly - Patent 4588227
		The lateral rods flex under the weight of a person seated on the seating unit in order to create a frictional locking force between the lateral rods and side assemblies to prevent the side assemblies from sliding toward each other.
		Lateral rungs 14 are secured to side assemblies 12 in part by eight securing clips 16 and in part by the frictional locking forces generated between lateral rungs 14 and side assemblies 12 when a person is seated upon seating unit 10.
		Lateral connecting rungs 14 are sufficiently stiff to support an average person seated upon seating unit 10, but rungs 14 are somewhat flexible in order to resiliently bend under a person's weight.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4588227.html (4168 words)

	Kirk Frameworks Custom Bicycles - Frame Flex
		Torsional flex is when the head tube and seat tube are twisted relative to each other, and thus are no longer in the same plane.
		But because the three flexes are intimately linked, the bike would ride very poorly due to inadequate vertical and bottom bracket flex.
		In this case the majority of the energy that goes into flexing the frame is stored in the frame itself.
	www.kirkframeworks.com /Flex.htm (1273 words)

	Product Photos
		Lateral flex which conforms to natural flex of foot and lateral reinforcement with bi-cast leather giving rigidity + stability + performance.
		Lateral flex which conforms to natural flex of foot.
		Lateral flex which conforms to natural flex of foot, improving performance.
	www.goaao.com /product_photos10.htm (571 words)

	Wheel Stiffness Test
		Lateral stiffness is how well a wheel resists flexing laterally (sideways) when a given load is applied in that direction.
		This is the same direction the frame is likely to flex under a lateral load at the tire contact patch, such as occurs when climbing out of the saddle or sprinting.
		Shimano claims "...the wheel's lateral rigidity is significantly increased...", and maybe it is compared to a similarly light 16 spoke wheel without the lateral crossover.
	sheldonbrown.com /rinard/wheel/index.htm (3523 words)

	Composite Arts & Science, Frame Flex 101 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		There is nothing more demanding than lateral frame flex when designing a tandem.
		Frame flex is one of the key design parameters we consider when we designed the ZXT.
		Lateral frame flex robs you of your limited supply of energy to propel the bike forward.
	www.cas-bikes.com /page13.html (375 words)

	Flex Court Athletics - Tennis Court
		The European-inspired FLEX COURT® Suspended Tennis Court Surface is designed to withstand heavy, regular use over the long term, with built-in flexion, making it the safest and healthiest tennis court surface in the world.
		FLEX COURT® has absolutely wonderful stress relief on ankles, knees, and legs.
		FLEX COURT® is medically recommended from built-in lateral and vertical forgiveness.
	www.flexcourt.com /tennis.php (312 words)

	Footloose Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		A softer Beast (incongruous as that may sound) with a flex index of 70, the Beast 10 L is simpler and less showy.
		This boot has the HP Slide; flex adjustment at the rear of the boot that can be set at either 70 or 80, Energy Booster at boot top and the requisite low spoiler, sculpted liner cuff and lasted liner for better retention around the rear foot.
		The range of ankle flex is well defined but not as progressive as in some of the other models-it can be rather abrupt at full flex range.
	www.footloosesports.com /reviews/article.php?prid=176 (1920 words)

	FloridaBarrelHorses.com
		So if he speeds up, slide your hand closest to the fence down the rein and ask the horse to lateral flex his face, or give to the bit with his nose coming to your knee.
		Proper hand position in a lateral flexing circle would be to have your hand coming toward your saddle horn or hip bone, then release towards your knee for reward.
		If you have your hands to high it can elevate a horse's head, if you have your hands out to the side it causes them to disengage their hindquarters and be on their front end which is not what we want either.
	www.floridabarrelhorses.com /asktina.asp?id=78 (697 words)

	Ritchey Wheelset Experiences
		5 - Lateral flex occurs periodically to the point where the tire rubs on the chainstay.
		Maybe a bit too much lateral flex in the flat spokes for off-road use, leading to minor retrues.
		I've been feeling as if the tension was probably too high for its own good the last time I trued them, but it was the only way I knew of to eliminate the tendency of these wheels to rub the chainstay while flexing laterally.
	home.earthlink.net /~cyclofiend/bikes/Ritcheywheels.html (944 words)

	Lateral Flex in rear of Prophet - Mtbr.com Forums
		There is some swing arm flex in these guys, but not what you are describing.
		During the process of the rear tyre mounted the lip, the acute angle of approach seemed to cause the swingarm to flex and load-up sideways.
		I'm convinced that while there may be some flex on my bike I'm also sure that the swing arm is not the big cause of it.
	forums.mtbr.com /showthread.php?p=1965666 (2510 words)

	TechStuf
		Neither is going to flex up or down significantly (your tire will flex 50 times more), and the only way you'll displace them laterally is to hit something solid.
		The "tall" head tube end suggests you're trying to keep the head tube from flexing fore/aft (where the tube in in almost pure tension or compression anyway, and the movement is confined by the presence of the top tube much more than a little more height in the downtube connection).
		Frames with a lot of lateral flex have a tendency to develop problems with high-speed shimmy.
	www.habcycles.com /techstuf.html (3605 words)

	HIGH ANKLE FLEX BOOT/BINDING SYSTEM
		High forward- and lateral ankle flex characterized this design which often resulted in ankle injuries because of absence of boot support and binding release function.
		When the knee joint is flexed, the condyles of the femur rotate slightly over the tibia head allowing lateral displacement of the knee joint and markedly increased ability to edge the skis.
		Likewise with the beginner, flexing of the knee and ankle joints is essential for advancement and skill development.
	www.robertsski.com /webpgss/nava.htm (766 words)

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		Lateral midline of femur referencing femoral lateral epicondyle
		Stabilize distal femur to prevent abd or further hip flex.
		Shoulder girdle is stabilized to prevent lateral flexion of thoracic and lumbar spine
	at.uwa.edu /labgonio.asp (1595 words)

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		In extension of knee, knee is "locked" (femur is rotated medially on tibia and menisci have moved anteriorly with tibia.) To initiate flexion, popliteus internally rotates tibia on femur (which "unlocks" knee as leg is flexed).
		Tendon passes posterior to medial malleolus I: on plantar surface of foot on distal phalanx of big toeTibial nerveFlex big toe (hallux); weak plantarflexor of anklePosterior tibial arteryFlexor Digitorum LongusO: from middle posterior tibia (At ankle, tendon is btw tibialis posterior & flexor hallicus longus tendons.) Tendon passes onto plantar surface of foot, divides.
		I: distal phalanges of four lateral digitsTibial nerveFlex four lateral toes; weak plantarflexor of anklePosterior tibial arteryTibialis PosteriorO: upper lateral side of tibia and fibula.
	www.medstudent.ucla.edu /2002/leg.doc (342 words)

	Affordable Portable Small Farm Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation System (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		These portable low pressure, low cost sprinkler irrigation systems cost approximately $0.10/m2 ($.01/ft2) and are suitable for small farm, landscape, or dust control areas of 10 square meters (400 sq ft) to a few hectares or acres.
		The low-pressure (10m 15 psi), high-uniformity sprinklers, laterals, and mainlines can be easily moved by hand to adapt to local watering requirements and field size.
		Sets of 1 to 3 sprinklers on a lateral are typically spaced 4,5 to 6,0m (17 to 20 ft) apart and moved to about 8 positions daily.
	www.uicorp.net /small_farm_systems.htm (630 words)

	UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
		The trunk is important to the movement of the body because the arms, legs, and head must often rotate around this segment.
		When flexion/extension and lateral bending occur at the same time, an axial rotation is required.
		This phenomenon is called coupling which involves the consistent association of axial rotation with movement about another axis (e.g., flex/ext, or lateral flex).
	www.uvm.edu /~gwu/120lect_spine.html (664 words)

	Sole of Foot
		The lateral plantar nerve gives rise to motor branches, a deep branch and finally branches to the skin of the lateral one and one-half digits.
		The lateral plantar artery becomes the plantar arterial arch which anastomoses by way of a perforating artery with the dorsal pedis artery.
		The lateral longitudinal arch is made up of digits 4 and 5 and their metatarsals, the cuboid and the calcaneum.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /wnor/soleoffoot.htm (1063 words)

	Alpine Hard Boots - The Carver's Almanac
		To adjust the cuff alignment, loosen the cant adjusters, flex forward in the boot, and while you are flexing, have someone tighten the cant adjusters.
		The key aspect of boot lean is that the flex should be determined by a spring system, not by the flexing/strain of the boot plastic.
		People who start off carving in ski boots and later switch to snowboard boots often discover after the fact that ski boots were blocking their skill development.
	www.alpinecarving.com /boots.html (3672 words)

	Transworld Snowboarding.com \| Product Reviews \| Raichle Snowboard Boots 1996-1997
		It is an all around freeride boot with a soft "Children's flex" Flexon rib design tongue; a simple to use 2 micro buckle adjustment system; and a forward lean adjustment mechanism.
		It also has a lateral flex mechanism for adjustment on the hill; forward lean adjustment with 5 basic positions; adjustable free-flex position; and a quick release walk/ride mode.
		It is designed with a flex-rib tongue; 3 micro adjustable buckle system; Velcro power strap; flex adjustment; adjustable lateral flex mechanism; 5 position forward lean adjustment; and the quick release walk/ride mode.
	transworldsnowboarding.com /snow/article/print/0,16916,246472,00.html (486 words)

	Intelligent Designs 14056 Pro Flex Lateral File: Compare Prices, View Price History and Read Reviews at NexTag
		Accent your office or workspace and add extra, secure file storage with this two drawer lateral file cabinet.
		No home or business office is complete without a way to keep track of and organize your important files and documents; and when you can match it perfectly to one of our desk sets, a drab work area turns into a customized workspace.
		Pro Flex was developed to give you sophisticated furniture choices with personalized results.
	www.nextag.com /Intelligent-Designs-14056-Pro-80364779/prices-html (360 words)

	Dunham's Sports - Boots - Mens: Search for Refine with
		The upper of the Airwalk® Freeride snowboard boots consists of abrasion-resistant waterproof material, a 3-D asymmetric hytrel back-stay for lateral support and a quick speed lacing system with lace lock for increased performance and fit.
		This boot offers a forgiving forward flex and a soft lateral flex and features EVA with adapted cushioning and enhanced traction tread.
		The durable body construction combines lateral stiffening overlays with multi-zone ankle flex points to offer maintain support while providing flexbility.
	www.dunhamssports.com /family/index.jsp?categoryId=701068&cp=702251 (647 words)

	Jones Bikes
		This design is not a gimmick; it is a way to improve the lateral stiffness and vertical compliance.
		Unfortunately, with this method, to get the frame stiffer laterally, you must accept a vertically stiffer/harsher ride (using an ultra compact frame design can reduce this).
		Conversely, to make a vertically more compliant/comfortable frame, you must accept added lateral flex.
	www.jonesbikes.com /update/designtech/3d.html (127 words)

	Page 3 - Teach an old guy about "new frame sizing"
		Lateral flex in a bike is generally bad -- for
		Lateral flex of how much the wheels move relative to the BB will be
		Flex at the bottom bracket from hard pedaling is twisting
	www.cyclingforums.com /t-326469-15-3.html (1589 words)

	EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WHEELS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
		Face it, your wheels are—hopefully—the only part of your bike that touches the road, and road vibration has to pass through your tires, rims, spokes, and hubs before it ever reaches your chainstays and your delicate posterior.
		The miniscule amount of power lost through frame flex (by the diversion of pedaling force to the seat tube and chainstays) is only made substantive when coupled with wheel flex.
		Further, the greater distance between spokes on aero-wheels creates large unsupported areas that are more prone to flat spots (denting of the rim) and lateral flex; this is particularly true of paired spoke designs.
	www.theracersedge.net /everythingaboutwheels.htm (682 words)

	Snowboard Bindings from Backcountry.com
		A forgiving flex lets you land big airs and cruise over natural obstacles, while the X-Flex powerstrap gives you the response to lay into turns.
		The K2 Cinch CTS Snowboard Binding provides optimal heel and toe edge control for fast riding and lateral flex for park riders.
		Get superior toe-heel edge control, lateral flex, and plenty of adjustability with the affordable K2 Indy Snowboard Binding.
	backcountry.com /store/K2S0153/...?CP=Affiliate (595 words)

	Dirt Rag Forums - Will a strong wheelset help prvent a frame from breaking?
		It might be just the opposite - I used to jump BMX bikes a long time ago and I used Tuff wheels (5 spoke plastic "mags") which were practically indestructable.
		The extra flex seemed to absorb the impact better on landing and my frame never broke again.
		To really stiffen up the rear try running a bolt on rear axle, they are alot stiffer than the typical QR type.
	www.dirtragmag.com /forums/printthread.php?t=6180 (605 words)

	Bindings from Dogfunk.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This binding has a forgiving lateral flex, which makes it ideal for beginner and intermediate snowboarders.
		The Salomon Relay Series Snowboard Bindings increase edge control to ride precisely and allow a forgiving lateral flex for technical freestyle.
		Technine team rider Darrell Mathes designed this year's Men's Team 1 with a responsive flex and new graphics to make it one of Technine's illest bindings.
	www.dogfunk.com /dogfunk/group/100000126/c7/s48/Bindings.html (725 words)

	575 lateral stiffness? - Mtbr.com Forums
		My heckler had a very noticable flex even at slow speeds that annoyed the piss out of me. I don't expect the rear to be as stiff as my SC Chameleon but I don't want to deal with absurd flex.
		I thought I was feeling a little flex but to be honest I am sure that the flex I am feeling is in the wheels.
		The flex of the rear triangle is scaring me quite frankly.
	forums.mtbr.com /showthread.php?p=1975983#post1975983 (1848 words)

	Page 3 - Bogus frame flex "test?"
		> minute amount of lateral flex in the frame relative to that in the
		>there is no way you recover that energy expended in flexing the frame.
		As I said, I think that whole "demonstration" of frame flex is BS.
	www.cyclingforums.com /t-229591-15-3.html (1590 words)

	Co-Motion's Tri-Lateral Frames (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Naturally, a two-dimensional item (tandem frame or index card) flexes easily across its thin axis - tandem people call it lateral flex.
		Twin lateral tubes attached to the front seat tube gradually separate until they reach the seatstays, near the rear dropouts.
		These work to prevent lateral sway in much the same way as guy wires stabilizing a tower.
	www.co-motion.com /tri.html (167 words)

	GalbraithMt.com GearAdvisory: 2006 Kona Stinky rear suspension
		If the wheels are well-built, there should be no appreciable lateral (or twisting side-to-side) movement in the rear end.
		Realistically, the only time you may feel the 2006 Stinky flex is when you use the bike for the purpose Kona intended, to go big.
		Of course, Jon used to air out the same stuff on the Santa Cruz Superlight he had before, so he obviously knows how to deal with whip and flex in the frame.
	www.galbraithmt.com /gear/index.html (963 words)

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