Position sensitive suspension damping with an active valve
US11306798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F9/3242
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for position sensitive dampening with an active valve. In one aspect a fluid damper is provided comprising a damper chamber divided by a piston into a primary compression and a primary rebound chamber; a secondary compression chamber in fluid communication with the damper chamber; and an active valve controlling fluid flow out of the secondary compression chamber.
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