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Low level damping valve and method for a semi-active hydraulic damper

US5163538A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 1991
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/102
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semi-active hydraulic damper includes a solenoid valve assembly for controlling fluid flow through a bypass channel. A blow-off valve assembly is provided in series with the solenoid valve assembly to provide low-level damping when the bypass channel is open.

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