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Shock absorber

US9649905B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2014
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2224/0241
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock absorber mounted on a vehicle includes an inner portion that is made of a metal and has a first upper end and a first lower end, and an outer portion that is made of a composite material and is integrally formed with the inner portion. The outer portion has at least one of a second upper end on which the first upper end of the inner portion is folded and a second lower end on which the first lower end of the inner portion is folded, and a middle portion that has a seat for supporting a suspension spring.

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