Vehicle damper and method
US8561768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F9/3242
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper for use in vehicle and automotive applications can include a structure for sealing a top portion of the damper such that standing water is prevented from residing adjacent the cylinder/tube, piston rod, gaskets, o-rings, grommets, or other structures located at a top portion of the damper. The structure for sealing the top portion of the damper can include a seal that is located between a rod guide and the damper tube such that water and debris are kept from entering an inner portion of the damper mechanism.
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