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Pressure-dependent valve for a vibration damper

US6182687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 1999
Grant dateFeb 6, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7779
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure-dependent valve, for use with an adjustable vibration damper comprising a piston rod arranged in an axially movable fashion in a cylindrical tube filled with damping fluid, is controlled by a pressure transducer pressurized via a pressure connection opening. The pressure-dependent valve includes a valve body axially movable relative to a valve surface. The valve body and valve surface together determine a valve passage cross-section. The pressure transducer is float-mounted in a pressure space and supported by at least one spring. One of the valve parts determining the valve passage cross-section is movable relative to the current position of the pressure transducer by an adjustment device.

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