Damping force adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
US4953671A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2500/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic shock absorber is used, for example, in a vehicle, wherein the level of damping force is adjustable in accordance with the road surface conditions or the like during operation of the vehicle. The hydraulic shock absorber includes a piston attached to one end of a piston rod and slidably fitted in a cylinder, the piston dividing the interior of the cylinder into two cylinder chambers. A passage is provided in the piston, the passage communicating with each of the two cylinder chambers. A damping force generating valve is provided at the downstream side of the passage to generate damping force. A back-pressure chamber is formed at the side of the damping force generating valve which is remote from the piston to apply pressure to the valve. A bypass passage is formed in the piston rod to provide communication between the back-pressure chamber and the upstream cylinder chamber that is provided at the upstream side of the passage. A shutter is externally operable to control the condition of communication between the upstream cylinder chamber and the back-pressure chamber, thereby adjusting the level of pressure inside the back-pressure chamber. Thus, it is possible to obtain…
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