Actuator apparatus for controlling a valve mechanism of a suspension system
US7147207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F9/461
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator apparatus controls a valve mechanism of a suspension system. The apparatus includes a valve actuating assembly and an adjuster assembly. The valve actuating assembly is operatively connected to the valve mechanism and is operable between at least two rider-selectable positions to adjust the valve mechanism between various suspension settings. The adjuster assembly is operatively connected to the valve actuating assembly for adjusting the damping characteristics corresponding to at least one of the positions of the valve actuating assembly independently of the damping characteristics corresponding to another position of the valve actuating assembly.
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