Shock absorber with integrated position sensor
US7654370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2401/17
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shock absorber includes a dust tube that surrounds a shock body. The shock body is movable relative to the dust tube in response to road load inputs. A plurality of magnets is mounted to one of the dust tube and shock body, and a module is mounted to the other of the dust tube and shock body. The module interacts with the plurality of magnets to determine a position of the dust tube relative to a position of the shock body. This position information can be used to adjust suspension ride height as needed.
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