Valve for a vehicle suspension system
US8876133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7838
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly for a suspension system includes a housing having a control port, a first accessory port, and a second accessory port. The housing defines a first flow path extending between the control port and the first accessory port and a second flow path extending between the control port and the second accessory port. The valve assembly also includes a first check valve having a first crack pressure positioned within the housing along the first flow path and a second check valve having a second crack pressure positioned within the housing along the second flow path. A difference between the first crack pressure and the second crack pressure provides a corresponding difference in pressures at the first accessory port and the second accessory port.
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