SHOCK ABSORBERS

A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection.

Shock absorbers

A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection.

SHOCK ABSORBERS

A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection. 1. A shock absorber system comprising:a shock tube having a first end, a second end, a central axis extending through the first and second ends, and an outer wall extending between the first and second ends of the shock tube;a piston rod extending at least partially into the shock tube through the second end of the shock tube, the piston rod having a first end positioned within the shock tube and a second end positioned outside of the shock tube, the piston having a longitudinal axis parallel to the central axis of the shock tube and extending through the first and second ends of the piston rod, the second end of the piston rod configured to connect to a first mounting point on a vehicle;a tube mount offset from the central axis of the shock tube and connected to the outer wall of the shock tube between the first and second ends of the shock tube, the tube mount configured to connect to a second mounting point on a vehicle; a first arm connected to the tube mount and extending away from the tube mount in a first direction; and', 'a second arm connected to the first arm at a first connection point and to the outer wall of the shock tube at a second connection point, the second arm having a fixed length;, 'a stabilizing device connected to the tube mount and comprisingwherein the second arm is configured to maintain a fixed distance between the first ...

ADJUSTABLE TIRE CARRIERS FOR VEHICLES

An adjustable tire carrier includes: a first member configured to be attached to a vehicle; a second member configured to have a spare tire attached thereto; and an adjustment mechanism configured to selectively move the second member with respect to the first member, and to selectively retain the second member in at least a raised position or a lowered position. 1. An adjustable tire carrier , comprising:a first member configured to be attached to a vehicle;a second member configured to have a spare tire attached thereto;a first arm having a first end pivotally coupled to the first member at a first pivot axis, and a second end pivotally coupled to the second member at a second pivot axis;a second arm having a first end pivotally coupled to the first member at a third pivot axis, and a second end pivotally coupled to the second member at a fourth pivot axis,wherein the first arm and the second arm are configured to enable the second member to move with respect to the first member between a raised position and a lowered position;one or more biasing member configured to bias the second member toward the raised position; anda clutch mechanism configured to selectively lock the second member in at least the raised position or the lowered position, a plurality of clutch plates comprising one or more first clutch plates that are rotationally constrained with respect to one of the first member or the second member, and one or more second clutch plates that are rotationally constrained with respect to one of the first arm or the second arm; and', 'a movable handle configured to selectively apply a longitudinal clamping force to the plurality of clutch plates to resist rotation of the one or more first clutch plates with respect to the one or more second clutch plates., 'wherein the clutch mechanism comprises2. The adjustable tire carrier of claim 1 , wherein the one of the first member or the second member comprises a first flange and a second flange that are spaced apart ...

SHOCK ABSORBERS

A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection. The valved fluid connection can limit or permit fluid flow from the shock tube to the heat sink reservoir depending on fluid velocity and/or pressure. 1. A shock absorber system comprising:a shock tube comprising a first end, a second end, a central axis extending through the first end and the second end of the shock tube, and a tube volume;a piston rod comprising a first end and a second end and slidably connected to the second end of the shock tube;a piston head connected to the first end of the piston rod and positioned within the tube volume;a reservoir comprising a reservoir interior;a reservoir valve comprising a first valve passage, a second valve passage, and a valve mechanism configured to transition between an opened position and a closed position, the valve mechanism configured to remain in the closed position and to inhibit flow between the first valve passage and the reservoir interior when in the closed position while permitting flow between the second valve passage and the reservoir interior when in the closed position;a first fluid line in fluid communication with the tube volume and the first valve passage; anda second fluid line in fluid communication with the tube volume and the second valve passage,wherein the valve mechanism is configured to remain in the closed position when a velocity of fluid within the first fluid line is below a threshold velocity, and wherein the valve mechanism is configured to transition to the opened position when the velocity of fluid within the first fluid line is at or above the threshold velocity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein reservoir valve comprises a valve body through which the first and second valve passages extend.3. The system of claim 2 , comprising one or more ...

Shock absorbers

A shock absorber system can include a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection.

Shock absorbers

A shock absorber system can include a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection.

Shock absorbers

A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection. The valved fluid connection can limit or permit fluid flow from the shock tube to the heat sink reservoir depending on fluid velocity and/or pressure.

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Vehicle tire bead retention systems, devices, and methods

A wheel assembly includes a rim having a primary tire bead retention ridge; a plurality of secondary bead retention members; and a plurality of sealing members. The plurality of secondary bead retention members are removably coupleable to receptacles of the rim such that a portion of each secondary bead retention member extends into a pressurized portion of the wheel, is positioned behind a tire bead seat, and extends radially beyond the primary tire bead retention ridge.

Vehicle tire bead retention systems, devices, and methods

A wheel assembly includes a rim having a primary tire bead retention ridge; a plurality of secondary bead retention members; and a plurality of sealing members. The plurality of secondary bead retention members are removably coupleable to receptacles of the rim such that a portion of each secondary bead retention member extends into a pressurized portion of the wheel, is positioned behind a tire bead seat, and extends radially beyond the primary tire bead retention ridge.

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