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Valve arrangement with improved failsafe operation

US10240656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ÖHLINS RACING AB · SE

Inventors

Benny Ewers · Vetlanda, SE
Fredrik Larsson · Vaggeryd, SE
Simon Ivarsson · Gothenburg, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2015
Grant date	Mar 26, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 12, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16F2230/24
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve arrangement controls a flow of damping medium in a shock absorber. A radial column is provided with an axial failsafe flow such that the fail safe flow is not dependent on the exact axial position of the control valve member for creating the fail safe restriction, and less turbulence arise affecting the axial position of the control valve member. Thereby a valve arrangement is provided which has a more stable and reliable failsafe operation, resulting in a more dependable valve arrangement.

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