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Ride height sensing shock damper

US7913822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2006
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2401/26
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock assembly includes a first tube having a cylindrical wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A second tube is received within the first tube and includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A piston assembly is received within the second tube and includes a piston rod and a piston that is selectively movable relative to the first tube and the second tube. A height-sensing device is disposed within the first tube between the inner surface of the first tube and the outer surface of the second tube.

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