Directional stabilizer ring and fluid spring assembly including same
US7614615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/424
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A directional stabilizer ring includes a first or mounting surface and a second or biasing surface that faces away from the first surface and extends at an included angle relative thereto. The second surface is configured to abuttingly engage the flexible wall of a fluid spring assembly and to bias at least a portion thereof in a preferred direction. A fluid spring assembly and a suspension system that utilize such a directional stabilizer ring as well as a method of biasing a flexible wall using such a directional stabilizer ring are also included.
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