Bypass for a suspension damper
US8627932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7935
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle suspension damper comprises a cylinder and a piston assembly including a damping piston along with working fluid within the cylinder. A bypass permits fluid to avoid dampening resistance of the damping piston. A fluid path through the bypass is controlled by a valve that is shifted by a piston surface when the contents of at least one predetermined volume is injected against the piston surface which acts upon the valve. In one embodiment, the bypass is remotely operable.
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