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Suspension device

US10076943B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 2015
Grant dateSep 18, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2600/70
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension device includes: a damper that has an extension-side chamber and a contraction-side chamber; an extension-side passage connected to the extension-side chamber; a contraction-side passage connected to the contraction-side chamber; a switching device that connects one of the extension-side passage and the contraction-side passage to the supply passage and connecting the other of the extension-side passage and the contraction-side passage to the discharge passage selectively; an extension-side damping element provided in the extension-side passage; a contraction-side damping element provided in the contraction-side passage; a control valve capable of adjusting a pressure in the supply passage; an intake check valve provided midway in the intake passage; and a supply-side check valve provided in the supply passage between the control valve and the pump.

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