Shock absorber
US5810128A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved shock absorber for a vehicle suspension system that incorporates an internal damping arrangement that permits a smooth transition between first and second damping rates. The mechanism includes a metering rod that is mounted in such a way that it will self-adjust in its position relative to a bore extending through the piston rod. An arrangement is disclosed for mounting the pistons on the piston rod so as to permit control of their positions without necessitating threaded adjusting devices.
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