Abstract:
A shock absorber includes a gas spring cylinder containing a piston moveable between an extended position and a compressed position within the gas spring cylinder. A mechanical actuator is arranged whereby a bleed port is automatically closed when the gas spring is compressed to a predetermined position corresponding to a desired sag setting. In one embodiment, the position corresponds to a predetermined sag setting whereby the gas spring is partially compressed. In another embodiment, a proper sag setting is determined through the use of a processor and sensor that in one instance measure a position of shock absorber components to dictate a proper sag setting and in another instance calculate a pressure corresponding to a preferred sag setting.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for receiving cylindrical bodies. In the method according to the invention, the receiving utilises tight, self-restoring pressure elements, in which by adjusting the inflow and/or outflow of compressed air, the motion speed of the cylindrical body is decelerated. The apparatus according to the invention includes a pressure element within the elastic and tight material of which is installed self-restoring porous material. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the method and the apparatus for receiving a cylindrical body.
Abstract:
A shock absorber includes a gas spring cylinder containing a piston moveable between an extended position and a compressed position within the gas spring cylinder. A mechanical actuator is arranged whereby a bleed port is automatically closed when the gas spring is compressed to a predetermined position corresponding to a desired sag setting. In one embodiment, the position corresponds to a predetermined sag setting whereby the gas spring is partially compressed. In another embodiment, a proper sag setting is determined through the use of a processor and sensor that in one instance measure a position of shock absorber components to dictate a proper sag setting and in another instance calculate a pressure corresponding to a preferred sag setting.
Abstract:
A seismic isolation mechanism 1 includes a seismic isolation apparatus 6 which is installed at one end 2 in a vertical direction V on a superstructure 3 and installed at another end 4 in the vertical direction V on a floor 5 serving as a foundation or a substructure to isolate the vibration of the superstructure 3 with respect to the floor 5; an attenuation damper 10 which is connected at one end 7 in the horizontal direction H to the superstructure 3 and connected at another end 8 in the horizontal direction H to a portion 9 of the seismic isolation apparatus 6 between the one end 2 and the other end 4 thereof to attenuate the vibration of the superstructure 3 with respect to the floor 5 as it is extended and contracted in the horizontal direction H; and an attenuation damper 13 which is connected at one end 11 in the horizontal direction H to the floor 5 and connected at another end 12 in the horizontal direction H to the portion 9 of the seismic isolation apparatus 6 to attenuate the vibration of the superstructure 3 with respect to the floor 5 as it is extended and contracted in the horizontal direction H.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a shock absorber for a drawer. The shock absorber includes a body filled with fluid, a piston member inserted into the body while being coupled with a rod, and a buffering member installed in the body to prevent the body from being broken by receiving pressure change of fluid when the piston member moves forward and backward. According to the shock absorber, high impact force generated when the drawer is closed can be absorbed and efficiently distributed, so that the drawer can be silently operated.
Abstract:
A mount for a powertrain component of a motor vehicle comprises a primary chamber and a secondary chamber. An orifice track is in fluid communication between the primary chamber and the secondary chamber, and a compliant element is disposed in the primary chamber.
Abstract:
A new composite damping material is presented which exhibits an enhanced ability to dampen mechanical oscillations. The enhanced damping properties of this material are achieved through the entrapment of highly viscous damping fluids within the pores of a porous material (such as: an expanded polymer, felt, foam, fabric, metal, etc.). The entrapment of the fluid within the porous scaffold prevents flow, providing a stable composite which may be shaped into useful articles. Such a construct allows utilization of the high performance damping properties of fluids which, in pure form, are too fluid-like for most practical applications (which typically require a solid, stable, material). This composite, possessing damping performance approaching that of certain fluids, combined with stability in a solid form, can be used in many applications where materials are needed to damp the vibration of mechanical systems. Such applications include, but are not limited to, damping of vibrations which produce noise or degrade performance in airplanes, automobiles, space structures, machine tools, sporting goods, disk drive components and assemblies, electrical/electronic components such as transformers, electrical cables, etc. In addition, these composites may be used to alter or tune the mechanical response of a variety of systems to produce desired impulse or vibrational response.
Abstract:
An improved hydraulic suspension unit has a springing force and rebound damping which are related to one another so as to allow certain wheel movements to occour without the resistance of rebound damping. A primary springing force provided by a pressurized gas, a coil spring and elastomer or any combination therof acts directly through the shock fluid via a floating piston, bladder or flexible diaphragm. The primary spring force acts directly through the shock fluid, and thus directly on a rebound damping valve so that the rebound damping valve is only able to dampen the stored energy. The spring provides a maximun in tuning and adjustment capability for varying conditions with easily variable reload and rate. The rebound damping valve can also be adjusted, both to determine the maximum rebound resistance when damping springing energy, and thus maximum shock shaft velocity, and to determine the magnitude of th shaft movements that are allowed to occur without rebound damping. Compression damping can also be adjusted independently of rebound damping, and provides very high flow rates, and a much more desirbale compression damping control. These adjustments can be made external to the suspension unit and require no disassembly. A lightweight vehicle is disclose which utlizes the improved hydraulic suspension unit.
Abstract:
A volume spring element 152 is located inside the piston 10 which is open to the cylinder 20. The spring element 152 is surrounded by hydraulic liquid on all sides except at its surface 1521 at which the element 152 is attached to the piston 10. When the hydraulic pressure increases, the volume spring element is compressed thereby decreasing its volume. When the hydraulic pressure decreases, the volume spring element expands again. When the hydraulic cylinder is closed off by a valve, then the hydraulic liquid in the piston 10 and in the cylinder 20 is disposed in a closed-off space or chamber. Axial pressures on the cylinder cause a pressure increase in the hydraulic medium. This causes the volume of the volume spring element to be decreased and the piston to be moved axially by the amount corresponding to the decrease of the equally large oil volume in the piston. With the reduction of the hydraulic pressure, the volume spring element expands again causing an axial movement of the piston in a direction out of the cylinder 20. The volume spring element effects the shock absorption of a saddle support which can be hydraulically positioned.
Abstract:
An adjustable buffer device is disposed between one end of the rear stay and the central portion of a cross bar. The adjustable buffer device has a hollow main body, a seal ring, a shaft cover, a shaft, a spring, and an adjustable valve. A cover seat is disposed on the upper portion of the main body. A valve seat is disposed beneath the cover seat. The adjustable valve which is inserted in the inner chamber of the valve seat controls the amount of oil in the passage between the oil hole and the communicating hole.