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Electronically controlled pressurized damper

US8978847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2007
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/114
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle damper comprises a damping medium-filled damper body in which an element divides the damper body into two chambers. A microprocessor control unit is coupled to one or more valve and connecting arrangements that comprise at least one valve and a number of flow ducts. Respective valves and flow ducts of the valve and connecting arrangement are coupled both to respective damper chambers and a pressurizing element common to both of the chambers so that even in the chamber in which a low pressure prevails there is a positive pressure acting at all times. The valve and connecting arrangements comprise a continuously electrically controlled main valve, a non-return valve and one or more bleed valves.

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