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Suspension system with locking structure

US11173766B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 2018
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension component includes a suspension spring, a screw actuator that is operable to compress and decompress the suspension spring upon supply of electrical power to the screw actuator, and locking structure that engages a portion of the screw actuator to restrain motion of the screw actuator to maintain a current degree of compression of the suspension spring.

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