Ride height control actuator
US10052928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2500/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator includes a first housing, a second housing fixed to the first housing, and a piston configured to translate relative to each of the first housing and the second housing. The actuator also includes a locking device configured to selectively restrain the piston in a predetermined position relative to each of the first housing and the second housing and release the piston. The actuator additionally includes an actuation mechanism configured to activate the locking device to thereby restrain the piston in the predetermined position. Also disclosed is a suspension system for a vehicle employing such an actuator at a suspension corner, wherein the actuator is used to set a ride height of the vehicle at the suspension corner.
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