Methods and apparatus for controlling a fluid damper
US9550405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2228/066
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spring for a suspension is described. The spring includes: a spring chamber divided into at least a primary portion and a secondary portion, and a fluid flow path coupled with and between the primary portion and the secondary portion. The fluid flow path includes a bypass mechanism, wherein the bypass mechanism is configured for automatically providing resistance within the fluid flow path in response to a compressed condition of the suspension.
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