Suspension with hydraulic preload adjust
US9623716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2600/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shock absorber for a vehicle having a damper and a first and second springs mounted coaxially around the damper and a preload adjuster for partially compressing at least one of the springs independently of the compression stroke. In one embodiment the preload adjuster is remotely controllable. In another embodiment the shock absorber includes an additional mechanism for preloading at least one of the springs.
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