Inertia valve shock absorber
US7128192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/494
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper 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 that operates to keep the valve body centered about the valve shaft. The damper 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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