Methods and apparatus for combined variable damping and variable spring rate suspension
US9797467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2500/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pressure-sensitive vales are incorporated within a dampening system to permit user-adjustable tuning of a shock absorber. In one embodiment, a pressure-sensitive valve includes an isolated gas chamber having a pressure therein that is settable by a user.
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