Shock absorber
US6343677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2500/104
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The motor vehicle shock absorber selectively enables the selective realtime adjustments to the shock absorber damping based on driving conditions and desired driving characteristics. The adjustments are achieved by using a solenoid assembly to exert a valve closing force, which is selectively adjustable, on the compression valve and so as to control the damping characterization of a shock absorber. The design and construction of the compression head assembly and end cap assembly of the shock absorber permit these assemblies to be manufactured as subassemblies and then brought together and expeditiously assembled so as to minimize the cost of manufacturing the shock absorber.
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