Inertia valve shock absorber
US6581948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2025/048
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dampener including a valve movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively alter the compression damping rate of the shock absorber. The valve may include a self-centering feature which operates to keep the valve body centered about the valve shaft. The dampener may also include a timer feature, which retains the valve in an open position for a predetermined period of time after it is initially opened.
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