公开(公告)号：US11629771B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-18

申请号：US16801774

申请日：2020-02-26

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Damon Gilbert ,  William O. Brown, IV

IPC: F16F9/348 ,  F16F9/44 ,  F16F9/19 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G17/016 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16F9/50 ,  B60G17/015 ,  F16F9/516

Abstract: A damper valve with an adjustable effective stiffness of a shim. The damper valve includes a piston. The piston has a fluid path formed therethrough. A shim is disposed proximate the fluid path formed through the piston. A stiffness adjustment feature is coupled to the shim, and the shim is disposed between the piston and the stiffness adjustment feature. The stiffness adjustment feature is configured to adjust the effective stiffness of the shim without affecting a preload applied to the shim.

公开(公告)号：US20230112405A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US17499726

申请日：2021-10-12

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Nandish CALCHAND ,  Bert VANDERSMISSEN ,  Thom HEYLANDS

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/016

Abstract: A control system includes: a target volume module configured to determine a target volume of hydraulic fluid within a suspension system of a vehicle based on a target pressure of the hydraulic fluid within the suspension system; a volume command module configured to generate a volume command based on the target volume and a present volume of the hydraulic fluid within first and second circuits; a command module configured to, based on the volume command, generate: a pump command for an electric hydraulic fluid pump; and first and second valve commands for first and second seat valves that regulate hydraulic fluid flow to and from the first and second circuits, respectively; a valve control module that actuates the first and second seat valves based on the first and second valve commands, respectively; and a pump control module that controls operation of the pump based on the pump command.

公开(公告)号：US11618296B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US17155310

申请日：2021-01-22

Applicant: Justin Smith

Inventor： Justin Smith

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08

Abstract: Provided is an on-demand shock stiffening system. The on-demand shock stiffening system operates to immediately stiffen the shocks in response to a user activating the system. The system may include a main body with an oil flow aperture and a flow control system that operates to restrict the flow of oil between the reservoir and the shock. The on-demand shock stiffening system may be coupled between the reservoir and the bridge of the shock and operates to restrict flow of the oil in order to stiffen the shock immediately in an on-demand manner.

公开(公告)号：US20230080108A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17797745

申请日：2021-02-08

Applicant: Timoney Dynamic Solutions Limited

Inventor： Eanna Pronsias Timoney

IPC: B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/08

Abstract: A high-pressure gas spring for vehicle suspension systems includes an integral gas damping system and an integral counter spring to reduce spring residual force at suspension rebound. The gas spring includes an inverted piston feature that reduces the overall length of the device. Additionally, there are other innovative features incorporated in the gas spring to improve performance, reduce cost and minimise weight.

公开(公告)号：US11602969B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US16720992

申请日：2019-12-19

Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor： Naoto Okubo

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60W10/22 ,  F16F9/53

Abstract: A suspension control system includes: a first electric current setting unit configured to set a first electric current based on an actual damping speed; a second electric current setting unit configured to set a second electric current based on a model damping speed; a weight coefficient setting unit configured to set a weight coefficient based on the actual damping speed; and a target electric current setting unit configured to set a sum of a first value and a second value as a target electric current of the damper, the first value being obtained by multiplying the second electric current by the weight coefficient, the second value being obtained by multiplying the first electric current by a value obtained by subtracting the weight coefficient from one. The first electric current setting unit is configured to make the first electric current smaller than the second electric current in a prescribed case.

公开(公告)号：US11566680B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US16979426

申请日：2019-03-06

Applicant: KYB CORPORATION

Inventor： Hidemasa Kato ,  Ryosuke Kamakura

IPC: F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/19 ,  F16K15/18 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F16F9/348 ,  F16F9/516 ,  F16K31/06 ,  B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/06

Abstract: Provided is a valve device and a shock absorber that can prevent them from being in a failure state at the normal time and can freely set a passive valve even when both pressure control and passage opening/closing are performed by a solenoid valve. For this reason, the valve device includes a first passage and a second passage connected downstream of the pressure introducing passage, a solenoid valve that opens the first passage to control the upstream pressure and closes the second passage when energized, and that closes the first passage and opens the second passage when not energized, and a passive valve provided downstream of the solenoid valve in the second passage.

公开(公告)号：US20230002002A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：US17716919

申请日：2022-04-08

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Everet Ericksen ,  Robert C. Fox ,  David Batterbee ,  John Marking

IPC: B62K25/08 ,  B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16F9/512

Abstract: A vehicle suspension damper is described. The vehicle suspension damper includes: a pilot valve assembly; a primary valve; and an adjuster, wherein the pilot valve assembly meters fluid to the primary valve, and the adjuster moves the primary valve.

公开(公告)号：US11519138B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US16715158

申请日：2019-12-16

Applicant: Hamm AG

Inventor： Matthias Meier ,  Christopher Prechtl

IPC: E01C19/25 ,  B60D1/145 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B62D12/00 ,  B62D55/084 ,  E01C19/26 ,  E01C19/28

Abstract: A soil processing machine includes a machine frame with two longitudinal beams substantially extending in the longitudinal direction of the machine and two transverse beams substantially extending transverse to the longitudinal beams. A soil-processing roller is supported in the longitudinal direction between the transverse beams on the longitudinal beams so that it can rotate about an axis of rotation of the roller. A coupling arrangement is provided on the machine frame for attaching the machine frame to a further machine frame of the soil-processing machine or to a further machine. A lifting/supporting arrangement is provided on the machine frame for lifting and/or supporting the machine frame in relation to the ground. One of the transverse beams is supported on the two longitudinal beams so that it can rotate about a swivel axis substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the roller.

公开(公告)号：US11499535B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-15

申请号：US16850122

申请日：2020-04-16

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Clive Tucker ,  Ross J. Wendell ,  Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Evan Moen ,  Johannes Schneider ,  Zachary J. Jackowski ,  Sean C. Morton

IPC: F03G7/08 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G17/08 ,  F01C1/10 ,  F01C13/00 ,  B60G13/14 ,  F01C9/00 ,  F03C1/26

Abstract: A linear energy harvesting device that includes a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when it is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor drives an electric generator that produces electricity. Both the motor and generator are central to the device housing. Exemplary configurations are disclosed such as monotube, twin-tube, tri-tube and rotary based designs that each incorporates an integrated energy harvesting apparatus. By varying the electrical characteristics on an internal generator, the kinematic characteristics of the energy harvesting apparatus can be dynamically altered. In another mode, the apparatus can be used as an actuator to create linear movement. Applications include vehicle suspension systems (to act as the primary damper component), railcar bogie dampers, or industrial applications such as machinery dampers and wave energy harvesters, and electro-hydraulic actuators.

公开(公告)号：US20220339987A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-27

申请号：US17861110

申请日：2022-07-08

Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC

Inventor： Jason J. Zuleger ,  Robert K. Sollenskog

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/06 ,  B60G15/12 ,  F16F9/348 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16F9/512 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F16F9/34

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining an inner volume, a flow controller positioned within the inner volume, a plug positioned within the inner volume, and a biasing element. The plug is spaced from the flow controller such that an intermediate chamber is defined between the plug and the flow controller. The biasing element is positioned in the intermediate chamber between the plug and the flow controller. The plug is repositionable within the inner volume. As the plug moves within the inner volume, the plug interacts with the biasing element such that the biasing element provides a biasing force to the flow controller.