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Shock absorber for vehicle

US8573606B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2012
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock absorber apparatus for a vehicle may include a piston installed within a cylinder to be moved along a lengthwise direction of the cylinder and separating the cylinder into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, a piston rod installed to pass through the cylinder and connected to the piston, wherein the piston rod has an oil flow space therein, and a valve mechanism installed on the piston rod and operated to be opened and closed to selectively connect the upper chamber of the cylinder and the oil flow space of the piston rod.

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