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Suspension pre-load adjustment system

US11021031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2018
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2238/026
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension system for a vehicle and method for operating the same includes a shock absorber housing having a longitudinal axis, a spring disposed around the shock absorber housing and a retainer collar disposed around the shock absorber housing. An actuator coupled to the retainer housing moves at least a portion of the retainer housing to move the spring in a direction corresponding the longitudinal axis.

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