УПОРНЫЙ ПОДШИПНИК ДЛЯ ПОДВЕСКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к упору подвески для стойки, содержащей цилиндрическую винтовую пружину. Изобретение относится также к стойке подвески, содержащей такой упор. Стойка (10) подвески содержит цилиндрическую винтовую пружину (14) и упор (18) подвески. Вращение упора (18) обеспечивается подшипником (20) скольжения или качения, содержащим металлические верхнюю шайбу (22) и нижнюю шайбу (24). Упор содержит моноблочную чашку (34), которая имеет верхнюю сторону (36), содержащую зону (38) контакта с нижней шайбой (26), и нижнюю сторону (42), содержащую наружный плоский кольцевой заплечик (44) и по меньшей мере частично цилиндрическую кольцевую опору (46), обращенную в радиальном направлении наружу и ограничивающую вместе с наружным заплечиком (44) периферическую кольцевую опорную зону (47) для верхнего конца цилиндрической винтовой пружины (14). Верхняя сторона (36) моноблочной чашки (34) содержит усилительные нервюры (40, 140), расположенные снаружи зоны контакта. Моноблочная чашка (34) содержит ...

ГИДРАВЛИЧЕСКИЙ ГАСИТЕЛЬ КОЛЕБАНИЙ ТРАНСПОРТНЫЙ

... 1. Гидравлический гаситель колебаний транспортный, содержащий резервуар и шток, размещенный коаксиально с возможностью перемещения в резервуаре, при этом резервуар и шток снабжены проушинами, в каждой из которых установлен шарнир с внутренней и внешней втулками со сферической поверхностью взаимного контакта, ограниченными с обеих сторон упорными кольцами и уплотнительными элементами в виде боковых резиновых колец, отличающийся тем, что через внутреннюю втулку каждого шарнира и боковые резиновые кольца каждой проушины пропущена цапфа с крепительными отверстиями на концах, при этом каждая цапфа имеет с одной стороны кольцевой упор и круглый борт, а с другой стороны имеет резьбу с гайкой, причем одно боковое резиновое кольцо поджато к наружной втулке шарнира с одной стороны круглым бортом цапфы, а с другой стороны другое боковое резиновое кольцо поджато к наружной втулке шарнира гайкой через шайбу, при этом между гайкой и внутренней втулкой шарнира установлено дистанционное кольцо.2. Гидравлический ...

Гидравлический амортизатор

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, а именно к конструкции гидравлических амортизаторов.Гидравлический амортизатор содержит резервуар с размещенным в нем рабочим цилиндром, содержащим направляющую штока, шток, подвижно закрепленный в сквозном осевом отверстии направляющей штока, поршень с дросселирующими элементами, клапан сжатия, дно резервуара и проушину, содержащую сквозное осевое отверстие. В отличие от прототипа сквозное осевое отверстие, выполненное в проушине, содержит наружные кромки, скругленные по радиусу от 2,5-3,5 мм.Техническим результатом, на достижение которого направлена заявляемая полезная модель, является увеличение ресурса работы виброгасящего элемента, расположенного в проушине гидравлического амортизатора. 4 н. и 3 з.п. ф-лы, 3 фиг.

ДЕМПФИРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО КРЕПЛЕНИЯ

Демпфирующее устройство крепления, включающее наружный корпус, эластичные подушки, установленные с одной и другой стороны наружного корпуса, внутренний корпус, снабженный верхней и нижней ограничительными шайбами, контактирующими с эластичными подушками, втулку, выполненную с возможностью осевого скольжения по внутреннему корпусу, отличающееся тем, что втулка соединена с наружным корпусом эластичным элементом.

Gas spring for car body installations - has radially resilient holding clamps with moulded area to engage in fixed component

The gas spring is mounted between two relatively movable parts, pref. between a vehicle coachwork and a valve which swivels about a horizontal axis. The gas spring has a pressurised cylinder contg. a piston rod and piston wherein the piston has a retainer interacting with a component fixed on the cylinder. This retainer consists of radially resilient retaining clips (11) connected axially to the piston rod (2) and provided with moulded areas for engaging in the component (8) fixed on the cylinder. There is also a device for adjusting the length of the gas spring in order to axially position the retainer. The retainer pref. has a slit sleeve (7) whose axially aligned arms form the retaining clips (11) which when the piston rod (2) is inserted interact with a circumferential groove (8) in the cylinder (1). ADVANTAGE - When first closing flap valve gas spring automatically adapts to installation length conditions which exist when articulated parts are attached to coachwork and flap valve.

Hydraulic vibration damper

Hydraulic vibration damper with a cylinder containing damping fluid, a piston rod and a piston, the cylinder and the piston rod each having an elastomer bearing for fixing. For damping certain natural frequencies of the wheel axle and/or the vehicle body, the elastomer bearings are designed as hydraulically damping rubber bearings, acting as a function of the frequency.

Hinge for blockable gas spring

A hinge for a gas spring strut has a housing with an opening for a bolt. A spring force compensates for the mechanical play between the bolt (13) and the opening (19). The force is generated by a leaf spring (23) which is installed in a chamber (21) located outside the housing (17) opening (19), and the operating surface acts tangentially through the opening on the bolt (13).

Gasfeder, beispielsweise Luftfeder

Mounting for vehicle shock absorber comprises outer housing with aperture, in which rubber damping component is mounted, sleeve being mounted in this, through which piston rod of shock absorber passes

The mounting for a vehicle shock absorber comprises an outer housing (12) with an aperture, in which a rubber damping component (13) is mounted. A sleeve (14) is mounted in this, through which the piston rod (16) of the shock absorber passes. The damping component has a peripheral groove (22), into which a rib (23) on the outer housing fits.

AUFHAENGUNG FUER KRAFTRAEDER

STOSSDAEMPFUNG FUER SCHALTGERAETE.

Abstützlager

Vehicle seat, particularly commercial vehicle seat, has bearing bush with axial bush opening, which is arranged on axis or tubular component enclosing axis

The vehicle seat has a bearing bush with an axial bush opening, which is arranged on the axis or a tubular component enclosing the axis. The bush opening has a convex longitudinal section with largest diameters at two axial ends and the smallest diameter in the middle area of the bush opening.

Vibration damper used especially as a single-tube vibration damper comprises hinge eye having inner and outer sleeve that form annular space with flow connection to equalizing space

Vibration damper (1) comprises a cylinder (3) containing a piston rod (5) and an equalizing space (13) whose volume is partly determined by an outer sleeve (19) of a hinge eye (17) fixed to the cylinder. The hinge eye also has an inner sleeve (21). The two sleeves form an annular space (27) with a flow connection to the equalizing space. Preferred Features: The inner and outer sleeves have a base (23, 25) defining the annular space.

Zylinderbaugruppe mit einem Achsanschluss

Zylindergruppe, insbesondere für einen Schwingungsdämpfer, mit einem radialen Achsanschluss, wobei ein Achsteil außenseitig zumindest teilweise den Achsanschluss umgreift, wobei der Achsanschluss beabstandete Befestigungsflächen aufweist, auf denen das Achsteil anliegt.

ELASTISCHES AXIALLAGER

Federbein mit höheneinstellbarem Federteller

Elastisches Verbindungsgelenk

Federbeinlager

Federbeinlager mit einer Kappe (2) und mit einem gegenüber der Kappe (2) um eine Drehachse (D) drehbar gelagerten Führungsring (3) und mit wenigstens einer Dichtung, wobei zwischen der Kappe (2) und dem Führungsring (3) ein Axialwälzlager (5) angeordnet ist, wobei Lagerringe (6a, 6b) des Axialwälzlagers (5) aus Kunststoff ausgebildet sind.

Kopplungsvorrichtung zur mechanischen Kopplung einer Blattfederanordnung

Kopplungsvorrichtung (10) zur mechanischen Kopplung einer Blattfederanordnung (38) an ein Fahrzeugteil (46), beinhaltend- zumindest zwei in Erstreckungsrichtung (44) der Blattfederanordnung (38) parallel beabstandet angeordnete Spannbügel (12, 14),- eine Klemmplatte (16), die mit den Spannbügeln (12, 14) wirkverbunden angeordnet ist,- einen mit dem Fahrzeugteil (46) koppelbaren Federsitz (24), der mit den Spannbügeln (12, 14) wirkverbindbar ist, wobei zwischen der Klemmplatte (16) und dem Federsitz (24) ein Raum zur Aufnahme eines Teils zumindest eines Blattfederelements (40) der Blattfederanordnung (38) ausgebildet ist, und wobei die Spannbügel (12, 14) dazu vorgesehen sind, die Klemmplatte (16) und den Federsitz (24) in einem Einbauzustand mit einer aufeinander zu gerichteten, vorbestimmten Presskraft zu beaufschlagen, gekennzeichnet durch eine zwischen der Klemmplatte (16) und dem Federsitz (24) oberhalb des Blattfederelements (40) angeordnete Adapterplatte (32), die ein Dickenprofil ...

Balgluftfeder mit versenkten Wulstringschrauben

Balgluftfeder, insbesondere für industrielle Anwendungen wie etwa für eine luftgefederte Maschinenlagerung, wobei die Balgluftfeder über Anschlussteile zwischen gefederter und ungefederter Masse befestigt ist, der Balg zwischen den Anschlussteilen ballonartig nach außen hervortritt und an beiden Enden wulstartige ggf. mit Kernringen verstärkte Verdickungen, nämlich Balgwülste aufweist, wobei die Balgwülste durch Wulstringe, welche die Balgwülste über deren Umfang umgreifen, an den jeweiligen endseitigen Anschlussteilen mit Hilfe von mehreren über den Umfang verteilten Schrauben festgeklemmt bzw. eingespannt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schrauben als Senkschrauben mit kopfseitigem Mehrkantprofil versehen sind und das zugehörige Schraubenloch im Wulstring mit einer den Schraubenkopf korrespondierend aufnehmenden Vertiefung bzw. Versenkung so ausgebildet ist, dass der Schraubenkopf im Wesentlichen bündig mit der zur Innenseite des Balgs weisenden Oberfläche des Wulstringes ist.

Vibration absorber designed as master cylinder and auxiliary cylinder, both joined with H-shaped element

The vibration absorber (1) is assembled of a master cylinder (5) filled with a hydraulic fluid and an auxiliary cylinder (3). A duct facilitates an exchange of fluid between both cylinders (3, 5). The element joining both components (3, 5) comprises two bridges joined by welding laterally to the lower areas of each of the cylinders (3, 5). A transversal element with an opening for the fluid ducts is inserted in the center between the bridge elements.

Elastisches Lager für schwingende Masse

Sattelstütze

Piston-cylinder unit for vehicle, has retaining device formed as material thickening of auxiliary tank such that auxiliary tank has concave surface corresponding to design of transfer body that is fixed with damper cylinder

The piston-cylinder unit has a transfer body (3) including a corresponding contour in a region of surfaces facing a damper cylinder (4) and an auxiliary tank (2) e.g. accumulator. The transfer body is fixed with the damper cylinder, and the auxiliary tank has a retaining device (13) that is connected with the transfer body in a form-fit or force-fit manner. The retaining device is formed as a material thickening of the auxiliary tank such that the auxiliary tank has a concave surface (7) corresponding to design of the transfer body.

IMPROVED CAPTIVE BALL AND END CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE SUSPENSION UNITS

... 1356261 Strut-type suspensions GIRLING Ltd 27 Oct 1971 [17 Nov 1970] 54610/70 Heading B7D In a strut type suspension, e.g. of the McPherson type, the strut 11 is releasably secured in a socket in the stub axle by an annular retaining member 22 surrounding the strut 11 and abutting against a shoulder provided by an increased diameter lower end portion 21 of the strut 11. As described the strut 11 includes an inner tube 14 and an outer tube 13 having an increased diameter lower end 21, the strut being retained in the socket in the stub axle 10 by a nut 22 screw threaded into the socket. In a modification (not shown) the increased diameter lower end portion of the strut may be formed as a separate collar or cup attached to the strut, and the strut 11 may be of single tube construction.

GAS SPRING COUNTERBALANCE SYSTEM

Captive ball joint end connector assembly

A captive bail and end connector assembly has a spring wire, ball retaining ring (96) positioned within the socket of the connector (34). The ball retaining ring (96) is movable to an expanded position so as to enable the ball (36) to be inserted through the ring. After the ball has been inserted, the ring then presses against the ball and a shoulder in the socket so as to hold the ball firmly in the socket. The ball shaft (32) may be inserted into the socket so that its threaded end (42) may selectively project from the socket in either of two directions. The ball retaining ring (96) may be returned to its expanded position, whereby the ball (36) may be removed from the socket, by the use of a tool manipulated from without the socket via a slot 98. The assembly may be used to connect a gas spring to the body or hatch back of a vehicle. ...

Hydraulic damper

A GAS SPRING

BALL JOINT

LANDING GEAR FOR AIRCRAFT

Landing gear for aircraft

The invention concerns a landing gear. The landing gear is characterized essentially by the fact that it comprises at least one shock absorber (15), this shock absorber being mounted in the leg (1) and casing (2) assembly by means of two convex surfaces (22, 31) made on the cylinder (16) of the shock absorber (15) and cooperating with two concave surfaces (25, 32) integral respectively with the leg (1) and the casing (2). This landing gear finds an application as a nose gear of the rocker-beam type.

Attaching spring seat or stub axle to damper tube

A vibration damper including a vibration damper mechanism composed of a piston-and-cylinder construction located within a pipe jacket wherein fitting elements such as a spring retainer and a steering knuckle support are attached on the pipe jacket by a mounting construction in accordance with the invention. The fitting elements are located on the pipe jacket at their corresponding positions and they are deformed in such a way that radially inwardly directed projections of the fitting elements are shaped in conformity with corresponding indentations of the pipe jacket in order to provide a reliable locking connection between the fitting elements and the pipe jacket in a simple and economical manner.

VEHICLE SUSPENSION UNITS

... 1316270 Strut-type suspension units GIRLING Ltd 24 July 1970 [25 July 1969] 37554/69 Heading B7D In a strut-type suspension unit, a damper tube 2 is formed with a lower end portion 3 of reduced diameter bounded from above by a downwardly facing shoulder 7 and extending through a bore 3 in a stub axle 1, the end of the tube 2 being spun outwardly to form a flange so that the shoulder 7 and the flange lock the tube 2 against axial displacement relative to the stub axle 1. An end cap 8 is welded or brazed into a counterbore in the end of the tube 2. A ball-joint 9 fitted into a counterbore 4 in the stub axle 1 provides added security against downward displacement of the tube 2 relative to the stub axle 1.

Improvements in or relating to locating and securing devices for use with tubes

... 562,052. Tube couplings. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CO., Ltd., and BROCK, W. H. J. Dec. 21, 1942, No. 17827/43. Divided out of. 561,134. [Class 99 (i)9 [Also in Groups XXII and XXVI] Members are secured to tubes of metal or synthetic resin or other plastic, either internally or externally by applying dished washers externally or internally respectively and then flattening the washers to collapse or expand the tube into contact with grooves formed in 'the fitting. Rubber rings or like resilient or soft packings may be inserted into the grooves when a fluid-tight joint is required or a coating of cement may be employed. A plug 11, Figs. 1 and 2, to which, an air pump piston 16, 17 is to be secured by a screw 18, is formed with a groove 13 over which a dished washer 14 is assembled and flattened in a press effecting a joint, as shown in Fig. 2. An end fitting 'may be secured to a tube by closing in the extreme end of the tube into a groove formed at the junction with the fitting of a spigot fitting ...

SHOCK ABSORBERS

... 1364202 Shock absorber end-connections J A LARGAY Jnr 10 Jan 1972 [11 Jan 1971] 1090/72 Heading F2S To each end of a telescopic hydraulic or hydropneumatic shock-absorber is welded an externally screw-threaded stud 4, 5 which mates with a nut 17 on a loop 11, crossbar (9, Fig. 2, not shown), bush (10, Fig. 3, not shown) or sleeve (12, Fig. 5, not shown) type end connection for securing the shock absorber to the axle and frame of a vehicle. A lock-nut 19, 20 holds the end connection on the stud.

SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

... 1468907 Strut-type suspensions SKF INDUSTRIAL TRADING & DEVELOPMENT CO BV 17 May 1974 [19 May 1973] 22064/74 Heading B7D [Also in Division F2] The connection of a strut-type suspension unit (telescopic damper and coil spring) to the vehicle body is via a triple race rolling bearing and a resilient member 15. The bearing is required to have two annular series of rolling elements (balls or rollers), the resilient member is required to be connected between the race ring 3 carrying two raceways and a support ring 17 for attachment to the vehicle body, and means 22 are required to be provided for adjusting the bearing clearance. The race rings 1 and 2 are formed with sleeve portions 11 and 10, and a lip 12 on the portion 10 snaps into a groove 13 on the portion 11, so that the bearing and the resilient member 15 form a self-contained unit before assembly on the piston-rod 7 of the damper. The resilient member 15 is formed with a lip 16 to seal the race rings 1 and 3. The lower series of balls ...

Rod assembly for a hydraulic shock absorber

A hydraulic shock absorber assembly comprises a piston rod 3 connected at one end to a piston working in a cylinder 2 and at the other end to a fixture 4 for connection to a vehicle axle. The fixture 4 is screwed on to an external thread on the end of the piston rod 3 and is held by a lock nut 7 having an unthreaded cylindrical portion 11 extending over an unthreaded portion of the piston rod and press- fitted thereto so as to transfer the maximum bending moment to a point on the unthreaded portion of the piston rod 3, thus greatly improving the durability of the assembly. ...

ABSORBER CAMP

LOCKING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION

SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT FOR A CHASSIS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

ROHRARTIGES GEHAEUSE FUER STOSSDAEMPFER, INSBESONDERE TELESKOP-SCHWINGUNGSDAEMPFER

AXIAL ANTIFRICTION BEARING FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION WITH A DEFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE

IN THE REAR PART OF THE BICYCLE ARRANGEMENT REFLECTION LOSS MECHANISM

ADJUSTABLE ATTACHMENT FOR HANGING UP LEG

MULTI-JOINT HINGE

CONSTRUCTION UNIT WITH CHASSIS COMPONENTS WITH A BY PRESSURE WELDING PRODUCED CONNECTION

SPRING-DAMPER STRUT

ATTACHMENT WITH AIRSPRING, IN PARTICULAR FOR A WHEEL SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH SUCH AN ATTACHMENT

PNEUMATIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT AND APPROPRIATE FASTENING PARTS FOR CUSHIONS, SEATS, FOUNDATIONS AND SUCH A THING

STORAGE FOR AN ABSORBER LEG OR AN AIRSPRING OF A WHEEL SUSPENSION

BALANCER MECHANISM FOR ROTATING SHAFT

MOUNTING FOR SHOCK ABSORBER

GAS SPRING COUNTERBALANCE

SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

A damper coupling part 67 at one end of a damper 44 is coupled to either of a coupling shaft 33 or 34 for coupling an upper arm 31 or a lower arm 32 and a knuckle 35. As impact from a wheel is not applied to an intermediate part of an arm and no bending moment acts upon the arm, the arm is not required to be reinforced and can be lightened. Also, a damper attachment for attaching a damper to the arm is not required to be provided, the number of parts can be reduced and the manufacturing cost of the arm can be reduced.

AIR SPRING SUSPENSION SYSTEM

A suspension system for a vehicle having a shock absorber strut with a reciprocal piston rod located within a cylinder, and attachments for securing the piston rod and cylinder to spaced parts of the vehicle. An air spring includes a rigid annular canister mounted on the piston rod by a resilient rotatable mount. The canister forms a fluid pressure chamber in conjunction with a flexible diaphragm, one end of which is sealingly connected to the cylinder by an annular rigid sleeve which forms an air spring piston. The flexible diaphragm has inner and outer radially spaced portions connected by a rolling portion. A rigid member resembling a cutaway can is mounted on the rigid canister portion of the air spring and extends about a predetermined portion of the outer portion of the flexible diaphragm and restrains outward expansion of said portion. Restriction of the outward expansion of only a portion of the flexible diaphragm exerts a lateral force on the strut to counteract the unbalanced ...

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED GAS SPRING

Temperature Compensated Gas Spring A temperature compensated gas spring having a sealed outer casing and a tube located within the outer casing. A piston is located within the tube and a rod is attached to the piston extending out of the casing through one end thereof. A primary pressure source is located within the casing and the tube and acts against the piston to urge the rod out of the casing. A secondary pressure source is located within the casing and the tube and acts against the piston to urge the rod into the casing. The primary pressure created by the primary pressure source is greater than the secondary pressure created by the secondary pressure source, and the percent change of the secondary pressure with temperature variation is greater than the percent change of the primary pressure with the same temperature variation.

SHOCK ABSORBER

A shock absorber includes i) a hollow base defining an axial direction and having a first mounting portion, ii) an outer axial tube, having first and second longitudinal ends, and being coaxially mounted into the hollow base via its first longitudinal end so as to allow adjusting a distance of the second longitudinal end relative to the base; and iii) an inner axial tube slidably mounted into the outer axial tube therein; the inner axial tube having a second mounting portion. The hollow tube has an opening therein that defines a window to allow visualizing a part of the outer axial tube therethrough which includes the first longitudinal end thereof.

SLOTTED SPRING VIBRATION ISOLATOR

A vibration damping device adapted to receive an electronic component and reduce vibration is provided. The vibration damping device includes a spring body extending along an axis, one or more slots formed in the spring body, and a shaft extending substantially coaxially within the spring body. The shaft may include an internal bore configured to extend substantially coaxially through the spring body and shaft. The vibration damping device further includes a damping mechanism configured to be positioned between the spring body and the shaft, wherein the one or more slots provides flexible movement of the spring body and the damping mechanism provides the damping of motion within the internal bore.

AXIALLY DAMPED HYDRAULIC MOUNT ASSEMBLY

A hydromount assembly includes a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber that communicate with one another through an inertia track. The inertia track is interposed between the first and second fluid chambers, and is used as a fluid actuating plunger to move relative to at least one of the first and second chambers in response to vibration to pump fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber, and vice versa, through the inertia track. An opening extends through the first and second fluid chambers and the inertia track and receives a shaft therein. The inertia track is secured to the shaft so that axial movement of the shaft results in axial movement of the inertia track. Elastomeric portions of the hydromount may be differently tuned from one another. The center mount hydromount may be selectively assembled with a body mount, or the body mount integrated into the hydromount whereby the center mount arrangement increases the functionality of the damper.

VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE

A vibration dampening device (10) including: a first section (20) having a first section support assembly (25) for supporting vibratory equipment (140); a second section 30 having a second section support assembly (35) for allowing the vibration dampening device (10) to be supported by a support apparatus (100); and one or more fluid fillable absorbers (40) located between the first and second sections (20,30), wherein the one or more fluid fillable absorbers (40) are configured to absorb at least a portion of a vibratory force transferred from operation of the vibratory equipment (140).

SHOCK ABSORBER DEVICE PLACED IN THE REAR PART OF A BICYCLE

A SHOCK ABSORBER DEVICE PLACED IN THE REAR PART OF A BICYCLE The shock absorber device comprises a flexible absorber placed w thin the tube (1) which supports the sleeve holding, the saddle. The rear fork is pivoted corresponding to its front extremities to the lower part of the front tubular structure (9) of the frame. The two arms of the fork, corresponding to their intermediate part, are pivoted to a pin fixed to the extremity of the shaft of the shock absorber. Two slits are formed in the tube (1) so that the pin may slide through the slits.

DUAL SHOCK MOUNT

A shock absorber mount for an automobile is described as having a pair of concentrically disposed pressed fittings in abutting end-to-end relation. Each fitting includes a pair of radially spaced, cylindrical metal sleeves separated by a rubber insert which has an inwardly directed annular cavity or void which confronts an annular cavity in the opposed pressed fitting.

NON-METALLIC SPACER FOR AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY

A spacer for an air spring assembly includes a substantially cylindrical body having a substantially planar mounting surface. The body includes a central hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of structural arms connecting the outer rim to the central hub. The central hub includes a pair of concentric hub walls with a plurality of spoke ribs disposed between the hub walls. The outer rim includes an annular groove in its upper surface as well as a plurality of support ribs. Each of the structural arms has a T-shaped cross section. The spacer has five bolt holes that are configured to work with a single center mount, two point, three point, or a four point mounting pattern. The spacer is fabricated from a non-metallic material such as a high strength, lightweight plastic or fiber reinforced plastic.

PLASTIC STRAND DAMPER

The damper includes a cylindrical housing with a cylindrical passageway formed therewithin. A piston traverses the cylindrical passageway. A strand element is integrally molded with the piston on a first end and integrally molded with an attachment element on a second end. The portion of the cylindrical passageway through which the piston traverses when the damper is in its retracted position has a reduced diameter.

Einrichtung zur Befestigung von Teleskopstossdämpfern mittels einer Endscheibe an Fahrgestellteilen.

Gabelfuss für Teleskopgabeln von Krafträdern

Drehgestell für Schienenfahrzeuge

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER VEHICLE

FLUID DAMPER DEVICE AND MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH DAMPER

Stroke stop device of the suspensions of a vehicle

Attenuator convenient to dismouting

Automobile air spring with limiting and fixing functions

Joint for gas spring

Shock absorbers

Shock absorbers or suspension dampers, particularly for motor vehicles, comprising a first and a second section which can move relative to one another, wherein the first and second sections each havea first or second fastening section at the distal end region, and wherein a first fastening element is provided at the first fastening section, and a second fastening element is provided at the secondfastening section. Said fastening elements are constructed differently and/or are disposed differently with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shock absorber.

Anti-galloping device for power cable

Echelonment hybrid magneto-rheological shock absorber

Multistage damping engine pull rod

Piston rod assembly of shock absorber

Coupling system between vehicle suspension strut and bodywork has composite elastic block made from at least two elements of different materials

L'invention concerne un système de liaison d'une jambe de suspension d'un véhicule automobile à la caisse de ce véhicule, comportant un bloc élastique interposé entre la partie supérieure de ladite jambe de suspension et ladite caisse. Selon l'invention, ledit bloc élastique est un bloc composite comportant au moins deux éléments (8, 9) constitués en des matières différentes. Application à des véhicules automobiles à suspension hydropneumatique.

Semi-rigid type assembled rear axle for supporting rear wheel of motor vehicle, has cross-piece whose end is connected to suspension arm, and spring whose retainer and support constitute integrated assembly before assembling rear axle

Train arrière assemblé du type semi-rigide pour véhicule automobile, comportant une traverse déformable (4) dont chaque extrémité est reliée de manière fixe à un bras de suspension (2) disposé longitudinalement, l'extrémité avant des bras de suspension étant reliée à la caisse du véhicule par une articulation, la partie arrière de ces bras recevant lors de l'assemblage du train arrière (21), une coupelle d'appui (14) d'un ressort de suspension ainsi qu'un support (10) comprenant une face d'appui (12) coopérant avec une butée élastique de fin de course de cette suspension, caractérisé en ce que la coupelle d'appui du ressort (14) et le support (10) constituent avant assemblage du train arrière (21), un ensemble solidaire (22).

SYSTEM Of BALANCING HAS SPRING HAS GAS

HOLDING RING ARTICULEE FOR A SHOCK ABSORBER

CLIP HYDROELASTIC SUSPENSION AND CONNECTING ROD ATTACHMENT GEOMETRIC BONDED THERETO.

DEVICE OF BUTTED OF SUSPENSION

DEVICE OF BUTTED OF SUSPENSION AND STRUT.

FIXING WITHOUT SCREW PITCH Of an EYELET Of ARTICULATION ON a STEM OF PISTON

DEVICE OF SUSPENSION Of a WHEEL OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED Of MACHINING Of a BLANK FORMING a SUPPORT OF WHEEL FOR THIS DEVICE

BODY OF CONNECTION FOR A UNIT HAS PISTON-ET-CYLINDRE

Shock absorber for cars and analogues

ATTACHMENT UNIT Of a LINEAR JACK IN ROTATION

BUTTED OF SUSPENSION INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING a SECOND LUBRICANT AS an ELEMENT Of SEALING

EYELET Of ARTICULATION FOR a UNIT has PISTON-ET-CYLINDRE

HIGHER BEARING DEVICE Of a SHOCK ABSORBER OF SUSPENSION BEFORE VEHICULEAUTOMOBILE

BUTTED OF RIGID SUSPENSION SEALING AMELIOREE HAS.

Bump stop for motor vehicle, has lower bearing seat with rigid mount that is in contact with body, where mount has bearing surface for damping buffer, and seat has axial retaining unit to retain mount and connected on seat

Le dispositif de butée de suspension, en particulier pour véhicule automobile, comprend un roulement et une pièce d'appui inférieure 3 pour un ressort 25, le roulement étant destiné à transmettre des efforts axiaux entre ledit ressort 25 et la caisse du véhicule automobile tout en autorisant une certaine rotation de la pièce d'appui 3. La pièce d'appui 3 comprend un corps en matériau synthétique, une coupelle rigide 20 en contact avec ledit corps, la coupelle rigide 20 comprenant une surface d'appui pour un tampon amortisseur. La pièce d'appui 3 comprend, en outre, un élément de retenue axiale 22 de la coupelle rigide 20, l'élément de retenue axiale étant rapporté sur la pièce d'appui.

ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT, SLURRY COMPRISING SAID MOUNT AND A VEHICLE INCLUDING SUCH A SUPPORT

Apparatus for Transport of Equipment and Method for Manufacture Thereof

An apparatus for transporting equipment and a method for the manufacture of the apparatus are disclosed. A damping assembly configured to dampen movement of a first item relative to a second item may include an arm and a shock absorber. The arm may be configured to be located between the first item and the second item and may be configured to pivotally couple to the first item and configured to slidably couple to the second item. The shock absorber may be configured to couple between the first item and the arm, such that the shock absorber dampens rotation of the arm to dampen movement of the first item relative to the second item.

Manufacturing method for upper support and upper support

When manufacturing an upper support which includes a cup piece as an inner piece, an outer piece, and a rubber elastic body integrally vulcanize adhered thereto, the shape of a tubular portion of a cup piece before integral vulcanized adhesion with the rubber elastic body is a shape having a large diameter portion at a top portion continuous with a flanged portion, a small diameter portion at a bottom portion, and a stepped portion therebetween. Following integral vulcanized adhesion with the rubber elastic body, only the small diameter portion is diameter widened by press-fitting a diameter widening jig to impart pre-compression to the rubber elastic body. No roll-back deformation of a flanged portion occurs when integrally vulcanize adhering the cup piece to the rubber elastic body, and also when imparting pre-compression to the rubber elastic body by diameter widening a tubular portion of the cup piece.

Thrust bearing and suspension for vehicle

Suspension thrust bearing device comprising a rolling bearing ( 2 ) and a bottom cover ( 4 ) having a bearing surface capable of accommodating a suspension spring ( 5 ), the bottom cover ( 4 ) comprising a reinforcing framework ( 8 ), which framework has a bearing collar ( 17 ) placed axially between the rolling bearing ( 2 ) and the bearing surface of the spring ( 5 ), the framework ( 8 ) also comprising an inner radial extension ( 19 ). The framework comprises an axial portion ( 20 ) extending in a direction away from the rolling bearing ( 2 ), protruding axially relative to the inner radial extension ( 19 ) and being situated radially outside the radial extension so as to be able to accommodate a shock-absorbing pad.

Apparatus and methods for connecting a shock absorber to a vehicle

A shock absorber includes a shock body with an upper portion and a lower portion and an eyelet attached to each upper and lower portion for connecting to a vehicle. At least one eyelet includes a bushing assembly including a center shaft positioned within a bore and a first and second bushing positioned between an outer cylindrical wall of the center shaft and the bore of the eyelet. A first flexible ring is positioned between the first bushing and the center shaft, the first flexible ring compressed therebetween, and a second flexible ring is positioned between the second bushing and the center shaft, the second flexible ring compressed therebetween. A first and second end ring surrounding the center shaft outer cylindrical wall, with the first end ring adjacent the second end of the first bushing, and the second end ring adjacent the second end of the second bushing.

MOUNT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE DAMPER

A mount structure for a vehicle damper, configured in such a manner that an end of the piston rod () of the damper () is supported by a vehicle-side member (). A nut () engaged with the male thread section () formed on a reduced diameter section () of the piston rod () collectively fastens upper and lower gripping members (), a collar member (), and upper and lower elastic sections () to the reduced diameter section (). An input from the damper body () side is transmitted to the vehicle body-side member () through a transmission member (). 1. A vehicle damper mount structure in which a damper comprises a damper body and a piston rod and the piston rod is supported at an end portion by a vehicle-body-side member ,characterized in that said vehicle damper mount structure comprises:the piston rod having a reduced-diameter section having a smaller outer diameter than a remaining section of the piston rod, and a male thread section formed on a distal end portion of the reduced-diameter section;upper and lower elastic sections threaded over the reduced-diameter section and sandwiching therebetween the vehicle-body-side member;a collar member threaded over the reduced-diameter section and extending through the upper and lower elastic sections to thereby define a tightening margin of the upper and lower elastic sections;upper and lower sandwiching members threaded over the reduced- diameter section and sandwiching therebetween the upper and lower elastic sections from outside;a fastening member screwed on the male screw section to collectively fasten the upper and lower sandwiching members, the collar member and the upper and lower elastic sections to the reduced-diameter section; anda transmission member, provided concentrically with the piston rod in such a manner as to astride over the lower elastic section axially of the piston rod, for transmitting an input from the damper body to the vehicle-body-side member without compressing the lower elastic section to above a ...

Thrust bearing and suspension for vehicle

The suspension thrust bearing device for a motor vehicle comprises a rolling bearing 22 forming a thrust bearing and provided with an upper ring, with a lower ring and with at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings, a bearing cap 18 in contact with the upper ring, and a support cap 20 in contact with the lower ring and forming a bearing means for a suspension spring 12. At least one of the said caps comprises a body made of synthetic material and an insert 34 covered at least in part by the said body. The insert 34 comprises stiffening ribs 44 in order to reinforce the mechanical strength of the said cap with respect to the axial loads resulting from the forces exerted by the suspension spring.

SUSPENSION THRUST BEARING DEVICE AND MCPHERSON STRUT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

The present invention concerns a suspension thrust bearing device adapted to receive a shock absorber piston rod along a main axis (X), the device including a single bearing forming an axial thrust bearing and including an inner race, an outer race and rolling members disposed between the inner race and the outer race, and at least one intermediate member adapted to transmit to the inner race essentially axial forces exerted on the device by a suspension spring. One of the inner race and the intermediate member extend(s) radially beyond the outer race in the direction of the main axis (X), forming a bearing surface for fixing and centring the shock absorber piston rod relative to the device. The invention also concerns a motor vehicle McPherson strut including a shock absorber and a suspension thrust bearing device as referred to above. 11. A suspension thrust bearing device adapted to receive a shock absorber piston rod along a main axis (X) , the device comprising:a single bearing forming an axial thrust bearing and including an inner race, an outer race and rolling members disposed between the inner race and the outer race, andat least one intermediate member adapted to transmit to the inner race essentially axial forces exerted on the device by a suspension spring, wherein{'b': '1', 'at least one of the inner race and the intermediate member extend(s) radially beyond the outer race in the direction of the main axis (X), forming a bearing surface for fixing and centring the shock absorber piston rod relative to the device.'}21. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the inner race and the intermediate member extends axially at least as far as the outer race along the main axis (X).31. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the inner race extends radially beyond the outer race and the intermediate member in the direction of the main axis (X) to form the bearing surface for fixing and centring the shock absorber piston rod relative to the ...

Shock absorber

A shock absorber includes a cylindrically-shaped mounting member having an outer peripheral surface bonded at one end or both ends, the mounting member having an outer diameter at an end surface side smaller than an outer diameter at a center portion, and a reinforcement welding performed at the end surface side of the mounting member at a bonding portion of the mounting member.

STRUT-TYPE SUSPENSION DEVICE

A strut-type suspension device includes an upper support; a shock absorber that is supported by the upper support; a coil spring that is arranged surrounding the shock absorber, between an upper spring seat and a lower spring seat; and a bearing that is arranged between the upper spring seat and the upper support. The upper support includes a mounting portion that has a support surface for supporting the bearing. The support surface is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to a shock absorber axis. 1. A strut-type suspension device comprising:an upper support;a shock absorber that is supported by the upper support;a coil spring that is arranged surrounding the shock absorber, between an upper spring seat and a lower spring seat; anda bearing that is arranged between the upper spring seat and the upper support, whereinthe upper support includes a mounting portion that has a support surface for supporting the bearing; andthe support surface is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to a shock absorber axis,wherein the mounting portion includes the support surface, and a protruding face disposed around an inner peripheral edge of the support surface; and an angle between the support surface and the protruding face is greater than 90°.2. The strut-type suspension device according to claim 1 , whereinan angle between the support surface and a king pin axis is substantially a right angle; andthe king pin axis and a bearing rotational axis are substantially aligned.3. (canceled)4. The strut-type suspension device according to claim 1 , whereinthe angle between the support surface and the protruding face is equal to or greater than a sum of an angle between the a king pin axis and the shock absorber axis plus 90° 1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to a strut-type suspension device for a vehicle.2. Description of Related ArtA strut-type suspension device in which a shock absorber also serves as a suspension support is known as one suspension ...

Arrangement for Securing a Vibration Damper of a Vehicle

An arrangement for securing a vehicle vibration damper on a wheel support and/or on a vehicle body includes a rubber bearing secured by a fastener, the rubber bearing including at least two rubber bushings. When in an installed position, at least one of the rubber bushings is secured in three longitudinal degrees of freedom relative to the wheel support or the vehicle body, and a rotational degree of freedom of the one of the bushings about the axis of the fastener is blocked by a form-fitting arrangement. The form-fitting arrangement formed by engagement of a nose on the one of the bushings into a recess arranged in a rubber bearing receiving area of the wheel support and/or vehicle body. The nose and the recess are shaped such that the form fitting connection is formed only by installing the fastener, without the need for manually rotating the bushing with a tool. 19.-. (canceled)10. A fastening arrangement for fastening a vibration damper of a vehicle to at least one of a wheel carrier and a body of the vehicle , comprising:a rubber bearing; anda fastener configured to secure the rubber bearing to the at least one of the wheel carrier and the vehicle body,whereinthe rubber bearing includes at least two rubber bushings,when the fastener is in an installed state one of the at least two bushings is fixed in three orthogonal degrees of freedom in relation to the at least one of the wheel carrier and the vehicle body,when the fastener is in an installed state a rotational degree of freedom of the one of the at least two bushings about a longitudinal axis of the fastener is blocked by a form-fitting blockage,the form-fitting blockage is formed by engagement of a cutout arranged in a receiving part of the at least one of the wheel carrier and the vehicle body configured to receive the rubber bearing with a nose arranged on and projecting from the one of the at least two bushings, andthe nose and the cutout are mutually shaped such that the form fit between the nose and ...

SPRING GUIDE AND SUSPENSION DEVICE

A spring guide includes: a base portion configured to support a coil spring; and an opening portion provided so as to penetrate through the base portion, the opening portion being configured such that a shock absorber is inserted into the opening portion, the opening portion is provided with: protruded portions protruding out from an inner circumferential surface of the opening portion, the protruded portions being configured to support the shock absorber; and a recessed portion recessed in the inner circumferential surface of the opening portion, a plurality of the protruded portions are arranged along a circumferential direction of the opening portion, and a gate trace of an injection mold is formed in the recessed portion. 1. A spring guide attached to an outer circumferential surface of a shock absorber provided between a vehicle body and a wheel and configured to support a coil spring for elastically supporting the vehicle body , the spring guide comprising:a base portion configured to support the coil spring; andan opening portion provided so as to penetrate through the base portion, the opening portion being configured such that the shock absorber is inserted into the opening portion, whereinthe opening portion is provided with: protruded portions protruding out from an inner circumferential surface of the opening portion, the protruded portions being configured to support the shock absorber; and a recessed portion recessed in the inner circumferential surface of the opening portion,a plurality of the protruded portions are arranged along a circumferential direction of the opening portion, anda gate trace of an injection mold is formed in the recessed portion.2. The spring guide according to claim 1 , whereina tip end of the gate trace is positioned radially outside tip ends of the protruded portions.3. The spring guide according to claim 2 , whereina depth of the recessed portion is greater than a protruding height of the gate trace.4. The spring guide ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front structure including a torque rod attachment mechanism to attach a torque rod supporting a driving source of a vehicle to a damper housing includes: a front attachment section that attaches the torque rod attachment mechanism to the vehicle front side of the damper housing; a rear attachment section that is located rearward of the front attachment section and attaches the torque rod attachment mechanism to the damper housing. The damper housing includes a pair of lateral beads between the front attachment section and the rear attachment section. The pair of lateral beads extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction. 1. A vehicle body front structure including a bracket mechanism to attach a mounting member supporting a driving source of a vehicle to a damper housing , the structure comprising:a front attachment section that attaches the bracket mechanism to the vehicle front side of the damper housing;a rear attachment section that is located rearward of the front attachment section and attaches the bracket mechanism to the damper housing, whereinthe damper housing includes a bead between the front attachment section and the rear attachment section, the bead extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe damper housing includes: a first vertical wall section that extends in a vertical direction to cover a damper; and a second vertical wall section that extends in the vertical direction to cover a wheel, andthe bead is located between the first vertical wall section and the second vertical wall section.3. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe damper housing includes: a damper base that closes an opening in upper part of the damper housing; and a damper housing reinforcement member that reinforces the damper housing, andthe damper housing reinforcement member includes: a first connecting section that is connected to the damper housing and the bracket ...

DAMPER WITH VEHICLE INTERFACE ADAPTER

Some examples include a damper having an outer tube with a piston reciprocally mounted on an interior of the outer tube. A dampening force generating mechanism may be mounted on the outer tube within a threshold distance from a first end of the outer tube to control a dampening property of the piston. In addition, a vehicle interface adapter may seal the first end of the outer tube. The vehicle interface adapter may include an insertion portion extending outward from the first end of the outer tube. The insertion portion is able to be inserted into a cup-shaped portion of a vehicle attachment receptacle. 1. A damper comprising:an outer tube;an inner tube mounted within the outer tube to form an annular outer chamber between the outer tube and the inner tube;an intermediate tube sealed to the inner tube to form an intermediate annular chamber between the intermediate tube and the inner tube;a piston reciprocally mounted in an interior of the inner tube, wherein the interior of the inner tube includes an inner chamber in fluid communication with the intermediate annular chamber;a base valve that regulates fluid flow between the annular outer chamber and the inner chamber;a solenoid valve operable by a solenoid, the solenoid valve in fluid communication with the annular outer chamber and the annular intermediate chamber to control a pressure level in the inner chamber; anda vehicle interface adapter sealing a first end of the outer tube, the cylindrical vehicle interface adapter including a cylindrical insertion portion extending outward from the first end of the outer tube for insertion into a cup-shaped portion of a vehicle attachment receptacle.2. The damper as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical insertion portion has a length greater than a height of a wall of the cup-shaped portion of vehicle attachment receptacle to provide clearance for the solenoid.3. The damper as recited in claim 1 , wherein:a diameter of the cylindrical insertion portion is sized to ...

Support Bearing of a Vibration Damper in a Wheel Suspension of a Vehicle

A support bearing of a vibration damper in the wheel suspension of a vehicle has a support bearing flange supported and force-fittingly attached on a body structure of the vehicle. The support bearing flange engages around an annular elastomer element in which the damper piston rod is suspended. With an annular collar which forms a hollow cylinder and the cylinder axis of which is at least approximately coincident with the longitudinal axis of the vibration damper, the support bearing flange penetrates a through-opening in the body structure so far that a nut or a support bearing cover designed as a union nut is screwed on a thread provided on the outer wall of the collar. With a clamping aid element interposed, the nut or support bearing cover draws the support bearing flange towards the body structure in a manner supported on the body structure such that a peripheral ring section of the body structure, which surrounds the through-opening, is clamped between the support bearing flange and the clamping aid element and ultimately the nut or the support bearing cover. As an alternative to the clamping aid element or in addition to same, the collar has a shape that increases its elasticity in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the thread. 1. A supporting bearing of a vibration damper or a damper/spring unit in a wheel suspension system of a vehicle , comprising:a supporting bearing flange which is supported on and fastened in a non-positive manner to a vehicle body structure of the vehicle, whereinthe supporting bearing flange engages around an annular elastomer element, in which an element of the vibration damper is suspendable, andthe supporting bearing flange penetrates a passage opening in the vehicle body structure with a circularly annular collar which forms a hollow cylinder and a cylinder axis of which coincides at least approximately with a longitudinal axis of the vibration damper;a supporting bearing nut or a supporting bearing cover configured as a ...

DAMPER ASSEMBLY

A damper assembly has a chain, a first mounting element and a second mounting element. The chain has a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of links pivotally interconnected by transverse articulation elements. It has a straight configuration in which the links are substantially aligned in a linear direction, and has at least one resilient member configured to force adjacent links of the chain to articulate out of the straight configuration. The first and second mounting elements are each attached to the chain and are movable relative to one another between a first position and a second position, and are arranged to urge the chain towards the straight configuration when they are moved towards the second position. 120-. (canceled)21. A damper assembly comprising:a chain having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of links pivotally interconnected by transverse articulation elements, the chain having a straight configuration in which the links are substantially aligned in a linear direction and at least one resilient member configured to force adjacent links of the chain to articulate out of the straight configuration, anda first mounting element and a second mounting element each attached to the chain, the mounting elements being movable relative to one another between a first position and a second position and being arranged to urge the chain towards the straight configuration when they are moved towards the second position.22. A damper assembly according to wherein the resilient member is a flexible elongate resilient member threaded along at least part of the length of the chain.23. A damper assembly according to wherein the chain is located within a reservoir that is arranged to contain damping fluid.24. A damper assembly according to wherein the first mounting element comprises a mounting element cavity and the second mounting element comprises a piston claim 21 , the piston being slidably received within the cavity;optionally wherein the ...

SHOCK ABSORBER

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. 1. A shock absorber mounted on a vehicle , comprising:an inner portion that is made of a metal and has a first upper end and a first lower end; andan outer portion that is made of a composite material and is integrally formed with the inner portion, 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., 'wherein the outer portion has'}2. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , wherein the second lower end of the outer portion has a pair of substantially parallel brackets that is capable of being combined with a steering knuckle arm of a front axle.3. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , wherein the inner portion has a first protrusion arranged under the first upper end and a second protrusion arranged over the first lower end.4. The shock absorber according to claim 3 , wherein the inner portion has a substantially cylindrical shape and is formed by changing a cross-sectional area between the first and second protrusions.5. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , wherein the middle portion has a fixing portion that is capable of being combined with an anti-roll bar of the front axle.6. The shock absorber according to claim 5 , wherein a metal ring having a hole where a screw is capable of being inserted is installed in the fixing portion.7. The shock ...

PORTABLE CONTAINER AND ASSOCIATED COUPLING ASSEMBLY

A portable container, of the type of a suitcase, a trunk, a crate, a trolley, and the like, comprising a first shell portion and a second shell portion which are mutually articulated and can move between a configuration for closing an internal compartment and at least one open configuration for free access to the compartment; a safety device is coupled to the shell portions; the container also comprises an assembly for coupling the device to at least the first shell portion; the assembly is provided with: at least two inserts which are stably inserted in respective seats a slider, coupled to the device, a profiled element which is rigidly supported by the inserts and forms a guiding track for the slider, means for the rigid anchoring of the slider to the profiled element. 1. A portable container comprising: a first shell portion and a second shell portion which are mutually articulated and are configured to move between a configuration for closing an internal compartment and at least one open configuration for free access to the compartment , a safety device being coupled to said shell portions and contrasting accidental movement toward said closed configuration in order to maintain said open configuration , wherein the container further comprises an assembly for coupling said device to at least said first shell portion , said assembly including:at least two inserts which are stably inserted in respective seats having a corresponding shape which are provided along a wall of said first shell portion,a slider coupled to said device,a profiled element which is rigidly supported by said inserts and forms a guiding track for said slider, which is movable along said track, andmeans for the rigid anchoring of said slider to said profiled element configured to can be activated at any position of said slider along said track.2. The container according to claim 1 , further comprising two of said assemblies claim 1 , for the coupling of said device respectively to said first ...

LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE UNIT

A length-adjustable unit includes a tubular outer component, an inner component displaceably guided in the outer component, issues from the outer component arranged outside of the outer component has a connecting element, and an additional connecting element arranged at the assembly end, opposing the exit end, of the outer component. The additional connecting element, or an intermediate element rigidly connected to the assembly end of the outer component, has at least one annular shoulder extending in the circumferential direction of the outer component over the full 360°, while at least one engaging element is associated with the intermediate element, which is rigidly connected to the assembly end of the outer component, or the additional connecting element, and this engaging element is engaged with the annular shoulder to be slidingly displaceable in the circumferential direction but positively engaged in a longitudinal direction. 1. Length-adjustable unit , comprising a tubular outer component having a longitudinal axis , an inner component which is displaceably guided in the outer component along its longitudinal axis , issues from the outer component at an exit end thereof and at its end arranged outside of the outer component has a connecting element , and an additional connecting element which is arranged at the assembly end , opposing the exit end , of the outer component , wherein the additional connecting element , or an intermediate element rigidly connected to the assembly end of the outer component , has at least one annular shoulder extending in the circumferential direction about the longitudinal axis of the outer component over the full 360° , while at least one engaging element is associated with the intermediate element , which is rigidly connected to the assembly end of the outer component , or the additional connecting element , and this engaging element is engaged with the annular shoulder so as to be slidingly displaceable in the ...

Assembly of a Vibration Damper Associated with a Wheel of a Vehicle

A vibration damper, assigned to a wheel of a vehicle, includes a damper cylinder, a damper piston with a piston rod configured to be guided in the damper cylinder, and a damper chamber, formed in the damper chamber on each side of the damper piston. The vibration damper further includes a pressure accumulator, in the form of a gas pressure cushion, connected to the damper chamber lying opposite the piston rod. The vibration damper is mounted on the vehicle body by a damper mount with a rubber-elastic body that is deformable in a shifting direction of the damper piston. A hydraulic pressure chamber is formed in the damper mount, and is connected via a fluid-conducting connection to the damper chambers whose volumes are respectively reduced when the wheel is deflected in relation to the vehicle body. The damper chambers are connected hydraulically to one another via a hydraulic pump driven by a motor. The damper mount includes a spring element that acts on the rubber-elastic body in the shifting direction of the damper piston, such that a spring force of the spring element, in the case of a stationary damper piston and equality of pressure in the two damper chambers, results in forces acting on the rubber-elastic body in the shifting direction of the damper piston to at least approximately cancel one another out. 1. A vibration damper assigned to a wheel of a vehicle , comprising:a damper cylinder;a damper piston with a piston rod configured to be guided in the damper cylinder;a damper chamber, formed in the damper chamber on each side of the damper piston; anda pressure accumulator, in the form of a gas pressure cushion, connected to the damper chamber lying opposite the piston rod,wherein the vibration damper is mounted on the vehicle body by a damper mount with a rubber-elastic body that is deformable in a shifting direction of the damper piston,wherein a hydraulic pressure chamber is formed in the damper mount, said pressure chamber being connected via a fluid- ...

Shock Absorber Mount

A mount located in a wheel housing of a motor vehicle, the mount receiving an upper end of a shock absorber. The mount has a plurality of upper receiving points each mounting point for allowing a different shock absorber orientation. 1. A mount fastened in a wheel housing of a motor vehicle and receiving an upper end of a shock absorber comprising:a first upper receiving point on the mount and a second upper receiving point on the mount wherein the upper end of the shock absorber is received by one of said first upper receiving point and said second upper receiving point.2. The mount of wherein the mount includes a first receiving element for receiving the upper end of the shock absorber at the first upper receiving point and a second receiving element for receiving the upper end of the shock absorber at the second upper receiving point.3. The mount of wherein the first receiving element is configured to receive the upper end of the shock absorber so the shock absorber extends at a first angle of incidence and the second receiving element is configured to receive upper end of the shock absorber so the shock absorber extends at a second angle of incidence.4. The mount of wherein the mount includes a first receiving element configured in a first mount orientation to receive the upper end of the shock absorber at the first upper receiving point and configured in a second orientation to receive the upper end of the shock absorber at the second upper receiving point.5. The mount of wherein the mount in the second orientation is rotated by 180° relative to the first orientation.6. A motor vehicle comprising:a wheel housing;a mount, said mount secured in said wheel housing and having a first receiving point and a second receiving point; anda shock absorber attached at one end thereof to one of said first receiving point and said second receiving point.7. The vehicle of wherein the mount includes a first receiving element for receiving the upper end of the shock absorber at ...

Vibration Damper Having Adjustable Damping Valve

A vibration damper includes at least one adjustable damping valve having an outer housing connected to one end of an outer receptacle of the vibration damper. A longitudinal axis of the adjustable damping valve and a longitudinal axis of the vibration damper run parallel. The outer housing of the adjustable damping valve has a clamping surface for an axle connection part.

Leaf spring type suspension

Objective: The strength of a U bolt sheet 60 is raised while suppressing a weight rise and a cost rise. Means for Solution: A connecting pin 71 which connects a lower connecting portion 22 of a shock absorber 20 therewith is formed in a U bolt sheet 60 . This connecting pin 71 is formed so that its axis Lpin passed between axes La and Lb of bolt portions 51 a and 51 b of a U bolt 50 . Thereby, the lower connecting portion 22 of the shock absorber 20 can be supported with a doubly-supported-beam structure of the U bolt sheet 60 which uses the bolt portions 51 a and 51 b as fixed ends.

HYDRAULIC MOUNT FOR VEHICLES

A hydraulic mount for a vehicle having both forward-rearward damper and upward-downward damper includes: a main rubber configured to define a fluid chamber; an orifice assembly that divides the fluid chamber into an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber, defines the upper fluid chamber together with the main rubber, and has an orifice arranged between the upper fluid chamber and the lower fluid chamber; and a diaphragm configured to define the lower fluid chamber at the lower side of the orifice assembly. In particular, the main rubber has a partition wall extending downwards so as to partition the upper fluid chamber into a first upper fluid chamber and a second upper fluid chamber in the state in which the lower end of the partition wall is coupled to the orifice assembly. 2. The hydraulic mount according to claim 1 , wherein the first upper fluid chamber is located at a front of the vehicle in a direction of a chassis of the vehicle claim 1 , and the second upper fluid chamber is located at a rear of the vehicle in the direction of the chassis.3. The hydraulic mount according to claim 1 , wherein the partition wall of the main rubber is formed in a shape extending downwards from a middle of a lower surface of the main rubber defining the upper fluid chamber such that a lower end of the partition wall is coupled to an upper surface of the orifice assembly.4. The hydraulic mount according to claim 1 , wherein:a coupling unit is formed at an upper plate of the orifice assembly and configured to extend in a diametrical direction of the upper plate,a lower end of the partition wall of the main rubber is coupled to the coupling unit, andthe lower end of the partition wall is formed in a shape extending in the diametrical direction of the upper plate so as to be coupled to the coupling unit of the upper plate.5. The hydraulic mount according to claim 4 , wherein the coupling unit comprises two elongated protrusions formed at the upper plate claim 4 , the two ...

Bearing arrangement for a damper bearing of a shock absorber and method for installation of a damper bearing on a vehicle body

A bearing arrangement for a damper bearing of a shock absorber in a wheelhouse of a vehicle. A damper receptacle is formed in a wheelhouse sheet metal part delimiting the wheelhouse. A threaded bolt is guided through a damper bearing screw hole and through a screw hole of the damper receptacle and the bolt tip of the threaded bolt is screwed together with an internal thread of a reinforcement element which is arranged on the side of the damper receptacle. A positioning aid is associated with the damper receptacle, via which positioning aid the damper bearing of the shock absorber can be pre-positioned in an assembly process up to an installation position in which the screw hole of the damper bearing, the screw hole of the damper receptacle, and the reinforcement element internal thread are oriented flush with respect to each other in a screw direction.

VEHICLE STRUT MOUNT

An assembly includes a leadscrew, a strut, and a motor. The strut is movable along the leadscrew upon rotation of the leadscrew. A camber angle of a wheel is changeable according to movement of the strut along the leadscrew. The motor is drivably connected to a rotating shaft that is mounted to the leadscrew. 1. An assembly , comprising:a leadscrew;a strut movable along the leadscrew upon rotation of the leadscrew, a camber angle of a wheel changeable according to movement of the strut along the leadscrew; anda motor drivably connected to a rotating shaft that is mounted to the leadscrew.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the strut includes a housing and a rod supported by the housing claim 1 , and the housing is supported by the leadscrew.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the housing includes threads engaging the leadscrew.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the threads are arranged to move the housing along the leadscrew.5. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the housing includes a bearing claim 2 , and the rod is supported by the bearing.6. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a first end carrier and a second end carrier claim 1 , wherein the leadscrew extends between the first end carrier and the second end carrier.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft is arranged to rotate the leadscrew.8. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a shock absorber disposed between the wheel and the strut.9. The assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a steering knuckle connected to the shock absorber and connected to the wheel.10. A system claim 8 , comprising a computer including a processor and a memory claim 8 , the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to:receive user input specifying an operation mode of a vehicle, the operation mode associated with a specified camber angle of a wheel; andmove a strut along a leadscrew to provide the specified camber angle.11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the operation mode further ...

Vibration damper for vehicles, a piston rod and a method for fixing a working piston on a piston rod of a vibration damper

A vibration damper may include a damper tube filled at least partially with damping liquid. A piston rod is movable to and fro in the damper tube. A working piston is movable with the piston rod by way of which working piston an interior space of the damper tube is divided into two spaces. The vibration damper may have a wedge element and a bracing element, and the piston rod may have a wedge element recess for partially receiving the wedge element. The wedge element may be arranged in the at least one wedge element recess in a braced state, and the at least one bracing element may be connected to the working piston such that the bracing element braces the working piston with respect to the piston rod via the wedge element arranged in the element recess.

DAMPER BEARING FOR SUPPORTING A CHASSIS COMPONENT ON A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

A damper bearing for supporting a chassis component on a motor vehicle body includes a first bearing element for attachment to the vehicle body, a second bearing element for attachment to the chassis component, and a damping element which is arranged between the first and second bearing elements and which is composed of a shock-damping material. The first bearing element is formed as a disk spring—first disk spring—and the damping element has a disk-like basic shape, and the second bearing element is vulcanized into the disk-shaped damping element. 17-. (canceled)8. A damper bearing for supporting a chassis component on a motor vehicle body , comprising:a first bearing element formed as a first disk spring for attachment on the vehicle body, wherein the first disk spring has a central through-opening and slot-shaped recesses extending radially outwardly from the central through-opening;a second bearing element for attachment on a suspension component, anda disk-shaped damping element made of a shock-absorbing material and arranged between the first bearing element and second bearing element, wherein the second bearing element is vulcanized into the disk-shaped damping element.9. The damper bearing of claim 8 , wherein the second bearing element that is vulcanized into the disk-shaped damping element has a central through-opening.10. The damper bearing of claim 8 , further comprising a third bearing element formed as a second disk spring arranged below the second bearing element claim 8 , as viewed in an axial direction claim 8 , and having a central through-opening.11. The damper bearing of claim 10 , wherein the second disk spring is formed as a cup.12. The damper bearing of claim 10 , wherein the second disk spring has radially outwardly extending slot-shaped recesses starting from the central through-opening of the second disk spring.13. The damper bearing of claim 8 , wherein the slot-shaped recesses of the first disk spring are distributed symmetrically about a ...

Spring device

A spring device for the motion drive of a movable component from a rest position into a displaced position includes a gas spring and a preloaded spring, the movable component being loaded into the displaced position by a preloaded spring. The gas spring includes a pressurized gas-filled cylinder with a first end closed by a first end plate and a second end closed by a second end plate. A piston divides the interior of the cylinder into a first working chamber and a second working chamber. The to piston having a first piston rod extending through the first working chamber and through the first end plate in a sealed manner, a free end of the first piston rod being fixed to the movable component or a stationary component, and a second piston rod extending through the second working chamber and through the second end plate in a sealed manner.

HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION MOUNT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A hydraulic transmission mount which isolates noise or vibration of an engine, the hydraulic transmission mount may include a core which moves horizontally together with a main rubber vulcanized outside the core in accordance with behavior of a vehicle; stoppers which are coupled to both surfaces of the core and define a hermetic liquid chamber with the core; a bracket which surrounds the stoppers and fixes the hydraulic transmission mount to a vehicle body; and a spoke which penetrates an insertion hole formed at a center of the core and has protruding regions that are bent at both end portions of the spoke and in contact with the stoppers, wherein a fluid encapsulated in the liquid chamber flows through the insertion hole in accordance with the behavior of the vehicle. 1. A hydraulic transmission mount which isolates noise or vibration of an engine , the hydraulic transmission mount comprising:a core which moves horizontally with a main rubber vulcanized outside the core in accordance with movement of a vehicle;stoppers which are coupled to a first surface and a second surface of the core and define a liquid chamber with the core;a bracket which surrounds the stoppers and fixes the hydraulic transmission mount to a vehicle body; anda spoke which penetrates an insertion hole formed at a center of the core and is in contact with the stoppers,wherein a fluid encapsulated in the liquid chamber flows through the insertion hole in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.2. The hydraulic transmission mount of claim 1 , wherein the stoppers are deformed by a movement of the core that occurs in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.3. The hydraulic transmission mount of claim 1 ,wherein the stoppers include a first stopper and a second stopper,wherein the liquid chambers include a first liquid chamber enclosed by the core and the first stopper and a second liquid chamber enclosed by the core and the second stopper, andwherein the first liquid chamber and the ...

Vehicle with an impact damping arrangement between the vehicle body and vehicle door or vehicle panel

A vehicle includes at least one vehicle door or vehicle flap which forms a first body, a vehicle bodyshell which forms a second body, and an impact damper arrangement. The impact damper arrangement is configured such that, when the vehicle door or vehicle flap moves toward the vehicle bodyshell, a first movement section is passed through first, and then a second movement section is passed through. The first movement section is arranged such that movement along the first movement section comes to an end when a lock and closing element come into contact with one another.

MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SHOCK ABSORBER

A rotation lock is provided to a piston rod, a collar is fitted on a small-diameter portion disposed on an end portion on a side of the piston rod extending from a cylinder, and the collar is press-fitted onto a press-fitted portion disposed on the piston rod by a press-fitting jig screwed with an external thread formed on the small-diameter portion. The press-fitting jig adds an axial force to the collar. 1. A manufacturing method for manufacturing a shock absorber with a collar secured by press-fitting on a piston rod extending from a cylinder , comprising:a step of providing a rotation lock to the piston rod;a step of fitting the collar on a small-diameter portion disposed on an end portion on a side of the piston rod extending from the cylinder; anda step of press-fitting the collar onto a press-fitted portion disposed on the piston rod by a press-fitting jig screwed with an external thread formed on the small-diameter portion, the press-fitting jig adding an axial force to the collar.2. The manufacturing method for the shock absorber according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotation lock is provided by engaging a rotation locking jig in an engaging portion disposed on an end surface on the side of the piston rod extending from the cylinder.3. The manufacturing method for the shock absorber according to claim 1 , whereinthe collar is press-fitted onto the press-fitted portion of the piston rod using a plurality of convex portions disposed in a circumferential direction on an inner circumferential surface, the plurality of convex portions having interferences with the press-fitted portion of the piston rod.4. The manufacturing method for the shock absorber according to claim 1 , further comprisinga step of determining a press-fitting state of the collar on the basis of a count of rotation of the press-fitting jig and a rotating torque of the press-fitting jig.5. The manufacturing method for the shock absorber according to claim 1 , whereina thrust bearing is arranged ...

CYLINDER DEVICE

The present invention provides a shock absorber serving as a cylinder device capable of securing a clearance between an outer tube and a peripheral member and improving bending rigidity of the outer tube. An outer tube housing an inner tube is provided with a pair of knuckle bracket fastening plates and protruding in one direction from an outer surface of the outer tube The pair of knuckle bracket fastening plates and has wide surfaces facing each other, and the wide surfaces are provided along an axial direction of the outer tube When the inside of a vehicle is defined as a virtual region I and the outside of the vehicle is defined as a virtual region II with a virtual line which passes through a stroke center line and matches the inside and outside of the vehicle, as a boundary in an orthogonal cross section at an arbitrary axial position of the outer tube orthogonal to the stroke center line of a piston rod a cross-sectional area Aof the outer tube in the virtual region I is made larger than a cross-sectional area Aof the outer tube in the virtual region II 1. A cylinder device comprising:a piston;a buffer mechanism having a piston rod connected to the piston;a tubular inner tube housing the buffer mechanism; andan outer tube housing the inner tube,wherein the outer tube has a pair of knuckle attachment portions provided integrally with the outer tube and protruding toward one direction from an outer surface of the outer tube,the pair of knuckle attachment portions have wide surfaces facing each other, the wide surfaces being provided along an axial direction of the outer tube, andwhen an inside of a vehicle is defined as a virtual region I and an outside of the vehicle is defined as a virtual region II with a virtual line, which passes through a stroke center line and matches the inside and the outside of the vehicle, as a boundary in an orthogonal cross section at an arbitrary axial position of the outer tube orthogonal to the stroke center line of the piston ...

ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE WITH VIBRATION ISOLATOR WITHIN FRAME AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

This disclosure relates to an electrified vehicle with a vibration isolator within a frame of the vehicle and a corresponding method. An electrified vehicle according to this disclosure includes a frame with a rail, a vibration isolator within the rail, and a battery pack connected to the rail by way of the vibration isolator. Among other benefits, mounting the vibration isolator within the rail increases the amount of available packaging space. 1. An electrified vehicle , comprising:a frame including a rail;a vibration isolator mounted within the rail; anda battery pack connected to the rail by way of the vibration isolator.2. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein the vibration isolator includes a damper.3. An electrified vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a frame including a rail;a vibration isolator mounted within the rail; anda battery pack connected to the rail by way of the vibration isolator,wherein the rail includes an access hole adjacent the vibration isolator, andwherein the electrified vehicle further comprises a panel coupled to the rail to close the access hole.4. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 3 , wherein the vibration isolator is mounted to the panel.5. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 4 , further comprising a plate projecting from the panel claim 4 , the vibration isolator mounted to the plate.6. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 5 , wherein:the vibration isolator includes a damping portion, an inner bushing, and an outer bushing, andthe outer bushing includes a section connected to the plate.7. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a fastener claim 1 , the battery pack connected to the vibration isolator by way of the fastener.8. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 7 , wherein the fastener projects through a clearance slot formed in the rail.9. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 8 , wherein the battery pack includes a housing having a tab in contact with the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING STATIC LOADS IN COMPONENTS CONNECTING MULTIPLE STRUCTURES

An apparatus and method are described where one or more pre-stressed spring elements are disposed between two structures to mitigate or cancel the effect of static loads applied to an component connecting the structures. The apparatus and methods may be used, for example, to reduce the adverse impact of static loads on the performance of top-mounts in a suspension system of a vehicle. 113-. (canceled)14. A top-mount assembly for attaching a suspension component to a vehicle body , comprising:a top-mount bracket;a strike plate configured to be attached to a rod of the suspension component;a first set of one or more first spring elements in contact with the strike plate, wherein each first spring element applies a first force to the strike plate in a first direction; anda second set of one or more second spring elements in contact with the strike plate, wherein each second spring element applies a second force to the strike plate in a second direction that is opposite the first direction,wherein, when the strike plate is disconnected from the rod of the suspension component, the first set of one or more first spring elements and the second set of one or more second spring elements are configured to position the strike plate in a pre-stressed position,wherein, when the strike plate is connected to the rod of the suspension component and exposed to a predetermined rod force, the first set of one or more first spring elements and the second set of one or more second spring elements are configured to position the strike plate in a loaded position, andwherein the loaded position is more centrally located within the top-mount bracket along an axis substantially parallel to the first and second directions than the pre-stressed position.15. The top-mount assembly of claim 14 , wherein the suspension component is selected from the group consisting of a passive damper claim 14 , an active damper claim 14 , a semi-active damper claim 14 , and a magnetorheological damper.16. The ...

Apparatus for Stabilizing Movements of Two Elements That are Movable Relative to One Another

An apparatus for stabilizing movements of two elements of a body joint and/or of a piece of sports equipment that are movable relative to one another, the apparatus comprising: a receptacle fixable to a first element, the receptacle being filled with a filling medium and the receptacle comprising a receiving opening, and an interaction element, which is fixable to a second element and is displaceable received at least in part in the receptacle and extends through the receiving opening, the part of the interaction element that is situated in the receptacle being able to interact with the filling medium. The receptacle comprises a first attachment element for transmitting force between the receptacle and the first body, and the interaction body comprising a second attachment element for transmitting force between the interaction body and the second body, the first attachment element comprising at least one protrusion, which extends from a longitudinal axis of the apparatus, in order provide an attachment surface for fixing the first body. 21. The device as claimed in , wherein the first connection element is arranged in the region of the receiving opening for the transfer of force between the receptacle and the first body.3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first connection element isinserted in the receiving opening or placed on the receiving opening and at least partially closes off a receiving space with respect to the surroundings.4. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first connection element at least partially closes off a receiving space of the receptacle with respect to the surroundings.5. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first connection element extends substantially perpendicularly from a relative movement direction (R) of the device in order to provide a connection surface for fixing to the first body.6. The device as claimed claim 1 , wherein the first connection element is configured to transfer forces of at least ...

Extension For A Shock Absorber

Extension for a cylinder of a vibration damper comprising a base and a tube portion adjoining the latter. The base and the tube portion are formed in one piece. The tube portion has a circumferential bend pleat with respect to the base.

SHOCK ABSORBER AND SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE

A shock absorber includes a first damping force generating portion, and a second damping force generating portion. The second damping force generating portion includes a first flow path, an opening and closing member, an adjustment unit which adjusts a position of the opening and closing member in the axial direction, a second flow path which is located at a different position from the first flow path and passes through the piston in the axial direction, and a second valve which is disposed at an end portion of the second flow path at a side of a second end portion which is an end portion at an opposite side to the first end portion in the axial direction, and which opens and closes the second flow path. 1. A shock absorber comprising:a first damping force generating portion which is fixed to a first end portion of a cylinder in an axial direction thereof; anda second damping force generating portion which is disposed to be movable in the axial direction in the cylinder,wherein the cylinder includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder,wherein an upper end portion of the inner cylinder and an upper end portion of the outer cylinder are inserted into and held in a damper case,wherein one end of a first communication passage is formed to be opened in the damper case at a position facing an opening of the upper end portion of the inner cylinder, and the first communication passage allows an oil chamber at a first end portion side which is an inner space of the inner cylinder and an oil chamber of the first damping force generating portion to communicate with each other,wherein an opening portion is formed in the damper case, a second communication passage is formed in continuous with the opening portion, and the second communication passage allows an oil chamber of the first damping force generating portion and an annular flow path to communicate with each other, the oil chamber of the first damping force generating portion being different from the oil chamber at ...

Plates Allowing Adjustment of Caster and Camber

An apparatus allows for the independent adjustment of caster and camber for vehicles utilizing MacPherson strut front suspensions. The apparatus has, in stacked arrangement, a fastener plate, a lower plate, and an upper plate. Camber adjustments are generally made by manipulation of the lower plate and caster adjustments are generally made by manipulation of the upper plate. The upper plate may be mounted in two different positions to allow for different camber adjustments, such as for competitive situations and non-competitive situations. The device utilizes a thrust bearing having a race in the upper face of the spring perch and an opposing race which mounts around the base of the bearing cup. 1. An apparatus for adjusting caster and camber , the apparatus comprising:a fastener plate comprising a first face and a plurality of apertures for receiving threaded fastening members for attachment of the apparatus to a vehicle strut tower;a lower plate having a lower face thereof positioned adjacent the first face of the fastener plate with the threaded fastening members extending through the lower plate, the lower plate comprising a shaft housing depending from the lower face, the shaft housing having a bore configured for receiving an end of a strut shaft therethrough, wherein the lower plate is releasably adjustable with respect to the fastener plate along a first axis and a second axis, wherein the second axis is substantially non-parallel to the first axis;an upper plate having a downward face positioned adjacent to a top face of the lower plate wherein said threaded fastening members extend through the upper plate, wherein the upper plate and the lower plate are jointly configured for allowing the upper plate to be releasably adjustable with respect to the fastener plate along the second axis;wherein the lower plate comprises an upward face comprising a plurality of upwardly extending protruding members;wherein the upper plate comprises a plurality of elliptical ...

BASE MEMBER FOR A DAMPER

A damper includes a damper tube (a pressure tube or a reserve tube for a mono-tube or a double tube damper respectively) including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The damper includes a base member. The base member includes a cup portion at least partially enclosing the first end of the damper tube, and a sleeve portion extending from and integral with the cup portion. The sleeve portion surrounds a length of the damper tube. The sleeve portion is attached to the damper tube. Further, the damper includes a knuckle engaged with the sleeve portion such that the sleeve portion is disposed between the knuckle and the damper tube. 1. A damper comprising:a damper tube comprising a first end and a second end opposite to the first end; a cup portion at least partially enclosing the first end of the damper tube; and', 'a sleeve portion extending from and integral with the cup portion, the sleeve portion surrounding a length of the damper tube, wherein the sleeve portion is attached to the damper tube; and', 'a knuckle engaged with the sleeve portion such that the sleeve portion is disposed between the knuckle and the damper tube., 'a base member comprising2. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the cup portion defines an aperture therethrough.3. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve portion further comprises a projection claim 1 , and wherein the knuckle defines an opening that at least partially receives the projection of the sleeve portion.4. The damper of claim 3 , wherein the projection of the sleeve portion is a pin or a dent.5. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve portion further comprises a lip disposed at an end distal to the cup portion.6. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the cup portion further defines a groove disposed adjacent to the sleeve portion.7. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the damper tube is a pressure tube.8. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the damper further comprises a pressure tube and a base valve disposed at an end of ...

SUSPENSION INSULATOR

The invention relates to a suspension insulator secured to a spring seat. The insulator has a cylindrical wall part and an annular body part. When the insulator is secured to the spring seat, an inner peripheral wall surface of the body part of the insulator and at least a part of an inner peripheral wall surface of the cylinder part of the insulator are not in contact with a cylindrical wall part of the spring seat. The remaining of the inner peripheral wall surface of the cylinder part of the insulator is in tight contact with the cylindrical wall part of the spring seat when the insulator is secured to the spring seat. 1. A suspension insulator provided between a coil spring of a suspension device and a spring seat of the suspension device , the spring seat having:a cylindrical peripheral wall part having an outer peripheral wall surface; andan annular flange part extending radially outwardly from an axial end of the peripheral wall part and having a wall surface at the side of the peripheral wall part,the insulator being formed of a resilient body and comprising;a cylindrical part having an inner peripheral wall surface; andan annular body part extending radially outwardly from an end of the cylindrical part and having an inner peripheral wall surface,the body part having:a first wall surface opposite to the cylindrical part; anda second wall surface at the side of the cylindrical part,the inner peripheral wall surface of the cylindrical part and the inner peripheral wall surface of the body part defining a space into which the peripheral wall part is inserted when the insulator is secured to the spring seat,the first wall surface being in contact with the wall surface of the flange part at the side of the peripheral wall part under the state that the insulator is secured to the spring seat, andthe second wall surface being in contact with a coil end of the coil spring when the coil spring is seated on the insulator,wherein a first portion of the inner ...

AXIAL DAMPER

This invention relates to a damping device for mounting two separate components for damping oscillations between the components, wherein the damping device has an axial damper that comprises a first connecting element as well as a second connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is connected to the second connecting element via a damping section by ensuring an axial relative movement of the two connecting elements with respect to one another, wherein the damping section is designed for damping the axial relative movement between the connecting elements. The damping device comprises a bending joint that is fastened to one of the connecting elements, wherein the bending joint has a mounting element for mounting on one of the components, wherein the bending joint has a joint section that is designed as a continuous rigidly interconnected component and that extends axially between the connecting element fixed to the bending joint and the mounting element, wherein the bending joint can be bent, in particular resiliently bent, in its joint section about at least one axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the axial direction. 1. A damping device for mounting between two separate components for damping oscillations between the components , wherein the damping device has an axial damper that comprises a first connecting element as well as a second connecting element , wherein the first connecting element is connected to the second connecting element by a damping section by ensuring an axial relative movement of the two connecting elements with respect to one another , wherein the damping section is designed for damping the axial relative movement between the connecting elements , whereinthe damping device comprises a bending joint that is fastened to one of the connecting elements, wherein the bending joint has a mounting element for mounting on one of the components, wherein the bending joint has a joint section that is designed as a continuous rigidly ...

DEVICE FOR ENABLING ALTERATIONS IN THE EXTENSION OF VEHICLE SHOCKS

A device and method for providing extension capability to an installable shock absorber for a vehicle. 1. A device for providing extension capability to an installable shock absorber for a vehicle , said device comprising in combination:a. a first plate having a top end and a bottom end, each said end having an opening therethrough;b. a second plate having an inside surface, a top end, and a bottom end, each said end having an opening therethrough;c. said second plate bottom end having on said inside surface, rigidly attached thereto, and in alignment with said bottom opening, a hollow spacer shaft.2. A method of providing a shock absorber extension capability , said method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. providing a device as claimed in ;'}b. aligning said opening in said bottom end of said second plate on the inside of a clevis tab of a vehicle suspension system provided for securing a shock absorber such that a bolt will pass through said clevis tab, said bottom end opening of said second plate, and said hollow spacer shaft;c. aligning said first plate bottom end opening on the outside of said clevis opposite said second plate;d. inserting a first threaded bolt through said clevis, then said bottom end of said second plate, then said hollow spacer shaft, then said opposite clevis tab and then through said bottom opening of said first plate;e. thereafter, threading a threaded nut on said first threaded bolt and tightening said nut;f. inserting a second threaded bolt through said opening in said top of said second plate, through a bottom attachment of a vehicle shock absorber, then through said top end opening of said first plate;g. thereafter, threading a threaded nut on said second threaded bolt and tightening said nut.3. The device as claimed in wherein claim 1 , in addition claim 1 , the non-rigidly attached end of said hollow spacer shaft is serrated to prevent rotation of said hollow spacer shaft when installed.4. A device for ...

ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT, VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND KIT

Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:at least two wheels, a frame; andan adjustable suspension mount linkage including:a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device, wherein the mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle; anda second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link;wherein the first mount link and the second mount link rotate between a raised position and a lowered position, wherein the frame is raised relative to the device in the raised position relative to the lowered position, and wherein the device remains vertical relative to the frame in each of the raised position and the lowered position.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a wheel positioning arrangement including:a frame link mount attached or integral to the frame of the vehicle;an axle link mount attached or integral to a straight axle, the straight axle extending between two wheels of the vehicle;a first frame link pivotally attached to the frame link mount and ...

Rubber sheet and suspension device

A rubber sheet includes: a main body fitted to a mounting portion formed so as to be depressed at the spring guide, the main body supporting a coil spring; and lips formed to project from respective side surfaces of an inner periphery and an outer periphery of the main body in a radial direction, the lips being configured to abut on the spring guide to prevent a foreign matter from invading between the main body and the mounting portion.

TOP MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR COUNTERBALANCING STATIC LOAD

A pressurized top mount assembly is described wherein a pressurized fluid volume receives an end of a piston rod and is configured to counteract a net static force on a top mount by a suspension component which may be an active suspension actuator, a passive suspension damper or a semi active suspension damper. The pressurized fluid volume may be in fluid communication with one or more of fluid volumes in the suspension component. 1. A pressurized top mount for a vehicle , with a bracket configured to be attached to the body of the vehicle , comprising:a chamber attached to one of the body or the bracket, configured to slidably receive an end of a piston rod of a suspension component; anda pressurized fluid volume contained in the chamber, configured to apply a force to the end of the piston rod.2. The pressurized top mount of claim 1 , wherein the suspension component has a first component volume and a second component volume claim 1 , the top mount further comprising:an element selected from the group consisting of a diaphragm and a piston, disposed within the chamber, dividing the pressurized fluid volume into a first fluid volume and a second fluid volume, wherein the first fluid volume is at least partially filled with a compressible fluid and the second fluid volume is at least partially filled with a non-compressible fluid; andwherein the second fluid volume is in fluid communication with at least one of the first component volume and the second component volume.3. The pressurized top mount of claim 2 , wherein the second fluid volume is in fluid communication with the first component volume.4. The pressurized top mount of claim 2 , wherein the second fluid volume is in fluid communication with the second component volume.5. The pressurized top mount of claim 2 , further comprising:a restriction fluidly disposed between the second fluid volume and the at least one of the first component volume and the second component volume;wherein said restriction is ...

DAMPER DEVICE

A damper device includes a cylinder including an attachment portion and a piston including an attachment portion. The attachment portion of at least one of the cylinder and the piston includes an elastic portion which urges a pin member inserted therein in an axial direction and a radial direction. The elastic portion includes an axial abutment portion which abuts on a large-diameter portion of the pin member protruding radially outward from an outer peripheral surface of the pin member; and a radial abutment portion which abuts on the outer peripheral surface of the pin member. 1. A damper device which applies a damping force to an action of opening and closing an opening and closing body provided to a fixed body , the damper device comprising:a cylinder; anda piston which is capable of advancing and retracting in the cylinder,wherein the cylinder includes an attachment portion which is pivotally supported on a pin member provided to one of a fixed body and an opening and closing body, and the attachment portion includes an opening portion which penetrates in a direction substantially orthogonal to an advancing and retracting direction of the piston,wherein the piston includes an attachment portion which is pivotally supported on a pin member provided to another of the fixed body or the opening and closing body, and the attachment portion includes an opening portion which penetrates in the direction substantially orthogonal to the advancing and retracting direction of the piston,wherein the attachment portion of at least one of the cylinder and the piston includes an elastic portion which urges the inserted pin member in an axial direction and a radial direction, a first extension portion which extends in the radial direction;', 'a second extension portion which is bent from one end of the first extension portion and extends in a direction intersection the radial direction;', 'an axial abutment portion which abuts on a large-diameter portion of the pin member ...

APPARATUS COMPRISING A PIVOTABLE ARM AND A CONFIGURABLE SPRING

Method and device () for lifting loads (). An arm () that is the load or that supports a load () is pivotably connected to a reference. The load results in a torque. At least a part of the counter-torque to result in a system supporting the load is provided by a gas or hydro-pneumatic spring (). 1. An apparatus , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '2', '2', '3, 'a first arm () that is arranged to rotate about a pivot point () from a first state to a second state by at least by 10 degrees, wherein the first arm () is arranged to carry a load force, resulting in a torque dependent on the load and the first arm () with respect to the pivot point (),'}{'b': 60', '2', '3, 'a gas spring or hydro-pneumatic spring () arranged to apply a force on the arm (), resulting in a counter-torque with respect to the pivot point (), and'}{'b': '9', 'claim-text': wherein the gas spring or hydro-pneumatic spring has adjustable spring characteristics and', 'wherein the gas spring or hydro-pneumatic spring is configured to compensate at least 50% of the torque with the counter-torque in the first state and in the second state., 'an actuator () for providing an additional torque or counter-torque,'}23. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a support or frame supporting the pivot point () claim 1 , wherein preferably (and in any combination):the support or frame supporting, directly or indirectly, an application point of the gas spring or the hydro-pneumatic spring and an application point of the actuator,the arm, pivot point, the support/frame and the gas spring or hydro-pneumatic spring are arranged in a system having a spring-balance configuration; and/or{'b': 2', '3, 'the first arm () is arranged to rotate about a pivot point () from a first state to another state by at least 15, preferably at least 20, more preferably at least 25, even more preferably at least 30 and most preferably at least 40 degrees; and/or'}the gas or hydro-pneumatic spring is configured to ...

COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE TYPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

A coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system may include trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam, and vehicle body-engaging units, each provided in a front end portion of a respective trailing arm and engaging the respective trailing arm with a vehicle body. Each vehicle body-engaging unit may includes a trailing arm bush that is coupled to a front end portion of the respective trailing arm, a link bracket disposed in front of the trailing arm bush and engaged with the trailing arm bush in a width direction of a vehicle, a vehicle body mounting bush disposed outside of the trailing arm bush and in front of the trailing arm bush, installed in the link bracket, and engaged with a lower part of the vehicle body in a height direction of the vehicle; and a damper connected to the link bracket and the vehicle body abutting the vehicle body mounting bush. 1. A coupled torsion beam axle type suspension system (CTBA) , comprising:trailing arms respectively coupled to opposite ends of a torsion beam; andvehicle body-engaging units, each provided in a front end portion of a respective trailing arm and engaging the respective trailing arm with a vehicle body, whereineach vehicle body-engaging unit includes:a trailing arm bush that is coupled to a front end portion of the respective trailing arm;a link bracket disposed in front of the trailing arm bush and engaged therewith in a width direction of a vehicle;a vehicle body mounting bush disposed outside of the trailing arm bush and in front thereof, installed in the link bracket, and engaged with a lower part of the vehicle body in a height direction of the vehicle; anda damper connected to the link bracket and the vehicle body abutting the vehicle body mounting bush.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the link bracket includes:a pocket portion formed to be inserted by and engaged with the trailing arm bush; anda horizontal portion formed outside of the pocket portion and in front thereof and ...

SUSPENSION THRUST BEARING DEVICE

A suspension thrust bearing for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The suspension thrust bearing provides a bearing having upper and lower annular bearing members in relative rotation to each other, and having upper and lower bearing surfaces, respectively, disposed in confronting alignment with each other. The lower bearing surface has a contour shaped to axially receive an upper end of the suspension spring. The upper bearing surface is shaped to be axially received by a support block attached to a body of the vehicle. The suspension thrust bearing includes an upper isolator made of resilient material and fixed to the upper bearing surface such that the upper isolator fits between the upper annular bearing member and support block. 1. A suspension thrust bearing for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle , the suspension thrust bearing comprising:a bearing having upper and lower annular bearing members in relative rotation to each other, and having upper and lower bearing surfaces, respectively, disposed in confronting alignment with each other, the lower bearing surface having a contour shaped to axially receive an upper end of the suspension spring, and the upper bearing surface being shaped to be axially received by a support block attached to a body of the vehicle, andan upper isolator made of resilient material and fixed to the upper bearing surface such that the upper isolator fits between the upper annular bearing member and support block.2. The suspension thrust bearing according to the claim 1 , further comprises a bearing with an inner ring fixed to an upper cap claim 1 , to form the upper annular bearing member of the suspension thrust bearing claim 1 , and an outer ring fixed to a lower cap claim 1 , to form the lower annular bearing member of the suspension thrust bearing.3. The suspension thrust bearing according to the claim 1 , wherein the upper annular bearing member ...

THRUST SLIDING BEARING AND COMBINATION MECHANISM OF THE THRUST SLIDING BEARING AND A PISTON ROD

A thrust sliding bearing includes a synthetic resin-made bearing body having a hollow cylindrical portion, an annular collar portion, an annular protruding portion, a tubular projecting portion, an engaging projecting portion, and an annular projecting portion; an annular cover having a disk portion, a tubular portion, and an engaging projecting portion; an annular metal plate having an outer disk portion and an inner disk portion; and a thrust sliding bearing which is interposed between the bearing body and an annular lower surface of the outer disk portion of the annular metal plate and renders the annular metal plate rotatable with respect to the bearing body in a direction about an axis of the bearing body. 1. A thrust sliding bearing comprising:a synthetic resin-made bearing body having a hollow cylindrical portion with a cylindrical inner peripheral surface defining a through hole, an annular collar portion integrally extending radially outwardly from a cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the hollow cylindrical portion, an annular protruding portion integrally protruding radially outwardly from a lower side of a cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the annular collar portion, a tubular projecting portion formed on an annular upper surface of the annular protruding portion and defining by a cylindrical inner peripheral surface thereof an annular outer recessed portion in cooperation with the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the annular collar portion and the annular upper surface of the annular protruding portion, and an annular engaging projecting portion projecting radially outwardly from a cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the tubular projecting portion;an annular cover having a disk portion with an inner peripheral surface defining a through hole concentric with the through hole of said bearing body as well as an annular upper surface and an annular lower surface, a tubular portion formed integrally with the disk portion and having an ...

MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES AS WELL AS GAS SPRING AND DAMPER ASSEMBLIES AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME

Mounting assembly dimensioned for securement between a vehicle structure and a gas spring and damper assembly include a first end plate securable to the vehicle structure. A second end plate is attached in substantially fixed relation to the first end plate such that a mounting cavity is disposed therebetween. A connector housing is disposed within the mounting cavity and operatively connectable to the gas spring and damper assembly. A first bearing assembly is disposed between the connector housing and the first end plate and permits rotation of the connector housing relative to the first end plate while transferring forces acting longitudinally therebetween. A second bearing assembly is disposed between the connector housing and the second end plate and permits rotation of the connector housing relative to the second end plate while transferring forces acting longitudinally therebetween. Gas spring and damper assemblies are also included. 1. A mounting assembly dimensioned for securement between an associated vehicle structure and an associated gas spring and damper assembly , said mounting assembly comprising:a first end plate dimensioned for securement to the associated vehicle structure;a second end plate attached in substantially fixed relation to said first end plate such that a mounting cavity is disposed therebetween;a connector housing having a longitudinal axis and being at least partially disposed within said mounting cavity, said connector housing dimensioned for operative connection to the associated gas spring and damper assembly;a first bearing assembly operatively disposed between said connector housing and said first end plate and transferring forces acting therebetween; and,a second bearing assembly operatively disposed between said connector housing and said second end plate and transferring forces acting therebetween.2. A mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said first bearing assembly includes a first bearing ring disposed toward ...

STRUT BEARING WITH A TWO-COMPONENT CAP

The invention relates to strut bearing with a cap and a guide ring which is mounted in a rotatable manner about a rotational axis (D) relative to the cap. An axial bearing is arranged between the cap and the guide ring, and the cap includes a soft component and a hard component. Furthermore, the soft component has at least two circumferential sealing lips which rest against the guide ring in a sliding manner in order to seal the axial bearing. According to the invention, the soft component is formed on a hard component end face oriented towards the guide ring, and a hard component end face oriented opposite the guide ring has a profile. 1. A strut bearing comprising a cap , a guide ring supported on the cap for rotation relative to the cap about a rotational axis (D) , an axial bearing arranged between the cap and the guide ring , wherein the cap comprises a soft component and a hard component , the soft component further has at least two circumferential sealing lips that form a rubbing contact on the guide ring for sealing the axial bearing , the soft component is constructed on an end face of the hard component directed toward the guide ring and an end face of the hard component directed in an opposite direction has a profile.2. The strut bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the profile of the end face of the hard component has a construction that is complementary to a profile of a strut mount contacting said profile.3. The strut bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the profile has at least one recess for a screw element on the end face of the hard component.4. The strut bearing according to claim 1 , wherein a first one of the circumferential sealing lips contacts an outer circumferential surface of the guide ring and a second one of the circumferential sealing lips contacts an inner circumferential surface of the guide ring.5. The strut bearing according to claim 4 , wherein the second circumferential sealing lip has a hook-shaped construction and is ...

SHOCK ABSORBER WITH METAL DAMPER TUBE AND COMPOSITE MOUNTING ATTACHMENT AND SPRING SEAT

A shock absorber having a metal damper tube and base assembly is provided. The base assembly, which includes a composite mounting attachment made of a composite material, such as a recyclable thermoplastic, is fixed to an external surface of the metal damper tube, which may be a finished product. A cavity in the composite mounting attachment houses at least a portion of the metal damper tube and thus defines an overlapping region where the composite mounting attachment and the metal damper tube are co-extensive with each other. One or more windows are provided in the overlapping region of the composite mounting attachment where the metal damper tube is left exposed. This helps to promote heat dissipation away from the metal damper tube while reducing weight and heat transmission from the metal damper tube to the composite mounting attachment to reduce overheating of the composite material. 1. A shock absorber comprising:a metal damper tube extending co-axially about a longitudinal axis between a first damper tube end and a second damper tube end;said metal damper tube including an internal surface and an external surface;a base assembly, fixed to said metal damper tube, that includes a composite mounting attachment made of a composite material;said composite mounting attachment extending between a proximal end and a distal end;said proximal end including a cavity that houses at least a portion of said metal damper tube to define an overlapping region where said composite mounting attachment and said metal damper tube are co-extensive with each other; andat least one window in said overlapping region of said composite mounting attachment where said metal damper tube is left exposed and uncovered by said composite material of said composite mounting attachment to promote heat dissipation away from said metal damper tube while reducing heat transmission from said metal damper tube to said composite mounting attachment.2. The shock absorber as set forth in claim 1 , ...

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR SHOCK ABSORBER OF SUSPENSION DEVICE AND SUSPENSION STRUCTURE OF UTILITY VEHICLE

A suspension structure of a utility vehicle includes: a shock absorber; a knuckle; and an upper arm and a lower arm which connects the knuckle to a vehicle body frame of the utility vehicle, wherein a recessed portion which is recessed downward is formed on the upper arm, and a lower end of the shock absorber is supported by the recessed portion. 1. A suspension structure of a utility vehicle comprising:a shock absorber;a knuckle; andan upper arm and a lower arm which connects the knuckle to a vehicle body frame of the utility vehicle, whereina recessed portion which is recessed downward is formed on the upper arm, anda lower end of the shock absorber is supported by the recessed portion.2. The suspension structure according to claim 1 , wherein a bottom surface of the recessed portion is positioned substantially at the same height in a vertical direction as a support surface of the knuckle on which the knuckle supports the upper arm claim 1 , or below the support surface.3. The suspension structure according to claim 1 , wherein an upper end of the shock absorber extends in a vehicle width direction claim 1 , and is supported by a portion of a bonnet frame in a vicinity of a center portion of the bonnet frame in the vehicle width direction claim 1 , the bonnet frame being positioned in a vicinity of a bonnet.4. The suspension structure according to claim 1 , wherein a stopper which regulates a displacement angle between the lower arm and the knuckle is formed on the knuckle.5. The suspension structure according to claim 1 , wherein the lower arm has a bent portion that bends upward at an intermediate portion of the lower arm in the vehicle width direction.6. A suspension structure of a utility vehicle comprising:a shock absorber;a knuckle; andan upper arm and a lower arm which connects the knuckle to a vehicle body frame of the utility vehicle, whereina stopper which regulates a displacement angle between the lower arm and the knuckle is formed on the knuckle. The ...

SPRING ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE SHOCK ABSORBER, AND VEHICLE SHOCK ABSORBER AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME

A spring element includes a longitudinal axis, a main body that extends along the longitudinal axis and which can be elastically deformed between an uncompressed base state and a state in which the main body is compressed in the direction of the longitudinal axis, a groove extending peripherally on the outside of the main body, and a supporting ring arranged in the groove. A plurality of cut-outs is formed between the supporting ring and the main body in the groove in the base state of the main body. A vehicle shock absorber and a vehicle can use the spring element. 110-. (canceled)11. A spring element for a vehicle shock absorber , comprising:a longitudinal axis and a base body which extends along the longitudinal axis and can be elastically deformed between an uncompressed basic state and a state in which it is compressed in a direction of the longitudinal axis;a groove which runs around an outside of the base body; anda supporting ring arranged in the groove;wherein in a basic state of the base body one or more cutouts are formed between the supporting ring and the base body in the groove.12. The spring element according to claim 11 , cylindrical, partially cylindrical or hollow-cylindrical recesses,', 'conically tapering recesses,', 'partially conically shaped recesses,', 'polygonal or partially polyhedron-shaped recesses, or', 'a combination of a plurality of the recess shapes., 'wherein the cutouts are embodied in a form of13. The spring element according to claim 11 ,wherein a plurality of cutouts are provided and are arranged distributed uniformly over the circumference of the groove.14. The spring element according to claim 11 ,wherein the base body is partially or completely composed of an elastomer.15. The spring element according to claim 11 ,wherein a gap which permits air to escape is formed between the supporting ring and the one or more cutouts.16. The spring element according to claim 11 ,wherein the supporting ring is partially composed of an ...

SEAL FOR STRUT BEARING

An integrated seal for a strut bearing, the strut bearing including an upper housing superimposed onto a lower housing and a bearing assembled between the upper and lower housings. The integrated seal having at least a portion protruding above an upper radial surface of the upper housing arranged to contact and get compressed by a top mount of an associated strut assembly, forming a seal between the strut bearing and the top mount surfaces. 1. A strut assembly comprising:a top mount;a shock absorber having an axial abutment surface; an upper housing having an upper radial surface and lower radial surface, a through hole for accommodating the shock absorber and a fixedly integrated seal around an entire circumference of the upper housing;', 'a lower housing having an upper radial surface and a lower radial surface and a through hole for accommodating the shock absorber;', 'the upper housing superimposed on the lower housing such that the through holes align; and,', 'the integrated seal having an axially upward protruding portion extending from the upper housing and above the upper radial surface of the upper housing toward the top mount;, 'a suspension strut bearing having a longitudinal axis in line with the shock absorber includinga coil spring arranged at least partially coaxially and surrounding the shock absorber and having a top and a bottom spring end, the bottom end supported on the shock absorber axial abutment surface and the top end supported at least partially on the lower radial surface of the lower housing; and,the top mount assembled onto the upper radial surface of the upper housing, at least partially compressing the axially upward protruding portion of the integrated seal.2. The strut assembly of claim 1 , wherein the integrated seal includes a body extending through the upper housing and from the lower radial surface of the upper housing toward the upper radial surface of the lower housing.3. The strut assembly of claim 2 , wherein the integrated ...

SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVING A COMPOSITE BASE ASSEMBLY WITH AXIAL FLEXIBILITY COMPENSATION

A shock absorber including an inner assembly and a composite base assembly is disclosed. The inner assembly includes a pressure tube extending between first and second ends, a rod guide disposed adjacent to the first end, a compression valve disposed adjacent to the second end, a piston assembly disposed in the pressure tube between the rod guide and the compression valve, and a rod operatively attached to the piston assembly and supported by the rod guide. The composite base assembly defines a chamber for at least partially accommodating the inner assembly that terminates at a floor. The composite base assembly has a lower element disposed adjacent to the floor for at least partially engaging the second end of the pressure tube. The lower element defines at least one gap for facilitating fluid communication between the pressure tube and the chamber. 1. A shock absorber comprising: a pressure tube extending between first and second ends,', 'a rod guide disposed adjacent to said first end of said pressure tube,', 'a compression valve disposed adjacent to said second end of said pressure tube,', 'a piston assembly disposed in said pressure tube between said rod guide and said compression valve, and', 'a rod operatively attached to said piston assembly and supported by said rod guide so as to concentrically align said rod with said pressure tube; and, 'an inner assembly includinga composite base assembly defining a chamber for at least partially accommodating said inner assembly therein, said chamber terminating at a floor, said composite base assembly having a lower element integrally formed therein and disposed adjacent to said floor for at least partially engaging said second end of said pressure tube of said inner assembly to trap said second end and restrict lateral movement thereof, while permitting longitudinal movement, said lower element defining at least one gap for facilitating fluid communication between said pressure tube and said chamber.2. The shock ...

DAMPING ASSEMBLY

A damping assembly comprises a connecting rod for connection to a moving part to be damped, a damper comprising a piston, a mechanical fuse coupling the connecting rod to the damper, the mechanical fuse configured such that when a force between the connecting rod and damper reaches a threshold value the connecting rod becomes uncoupled from the piston. The damping assembly further comprises a biasing member that biases the piston towards a central position such that the connecting rod may be re-coupled to the piston. 1. A damping assembly comprising:a connecting rod for connection to a moving part to be damped;a damper comprising a piston;a mechanical fuse coupling the connecting rod to the piston, the mechanical fuse configured such that when a force between the connecting rod and damper reaches a threshold value, the connecting rod becomes uncoupled from the piston; anda biasing member that biases the piston towards a central position such that the connecting rod may be re-coupled to the piston.2. The damping assembly of claim 1 , wherein the damper comprises a sleeve and a piston head slidable within the sleeve and at least one end cap limiting the extent of movement of the piston head within the sleeve claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is mounted such that it forces the piston head away from the at least one end cap when adjacent thereto.3. The damping assembly of claim 2 , wherein the biasing member is mounted to the piston head and/or the at least one end cap.4. The damping assembly of claim 3 , comprising at least two biasing members claim 3 , wherein the biasing members are mounted to each end face of the piston head.5. The damping assembly of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is a spring such as a helicoid or leaf spring.6. The damping assembly of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is a resilient plastics or foam material.7. The damping assembly of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is a magnet.8. A control assembly for mechanically transmitting ...

Overturn preventing device

Providing an overturn preventing device which can easily determine whether or not the damper is properly mounted. The overturn preventing device is mounted between a top surface of a piece of furniture (an article) and a ceiling. The overturn preventing device includes a damper. The damper includes a cylinder, a rod, a piston and a rod cover. The cylinder encloses a hydraulic fluid (operating liquid) and a gas. The rod is reciprocably inserted into the cylinder. The piston is slidably housed in the cylinder. A proximal end of the rod is coupled to the piston. The rod cover has one of two ends coupled to a distal end side of the rod thereby to be reciprocable together with the rod. The opening side end of the rod cover is located on a side of the bottom side end of the cylinder relative to the opening side end of the cylinder when the piston is immersed in the operating liquid.

SINGLE-TUBE VIBRATION DAMPER AND DOME BEARING FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

A single-tube oscillation damper for a motor vehicle may include a damper tube that is at least partially filled with damping fluid and in which a piston rod is movable back and forth, an operating piston that can be moved with the piston rod, and an end remote from the piston rod for bearing in a dome bearing. The end may include a transition region from an outer diameter of the damper tube to an outer diameter of the single-tube end remote from the piston rod. The end may also comprise a support region arranged in the transition region. The single-tube oscillation damper may further include a stop plate and at least one damping element. The stop plate may be arranged on the support region, and the at least one damping element may be arranged on the stop plate at a side facing the end. 110.-. (canceled)11. A single-tube oscillation damper for a motor vehicle , the single-tube oscillation damper comprising:a damper tube that is at least partially filled with damping fluid, wherein a piston rod is movable back and forth in the damper tube, wherein an operating piston is movable with the piston rod; a transition region from an outer diameter of the damper tube to an outer diameter of the end, and', 'a support region disposed in the transition region;, 'an end remote from the piston rod for bearing in a dome bearing, wherein the end comprisesa stop plate disposed on the support region; anda damping element disposed on the stop plate at a side facing the end.12. The single-tube oscillation damper of wherein the outer diameter of the end is smaller than the outer diameter of the damper tube.13. The single-tube oscillation damper of wherein the end comprises a fixing element.14. The single-tube oscillation damper of wherein the end comprises an O-ring.15. The single-tube oscillation damper of wherein the stop plate comprises a geometric surface structure for receiving and positive-locking positioning the damping element on the stop plate.16. The single-tube oscillation ...

Damper With Monolithic Base

A damper including a damper tube, a piston assembly, a piston rod attached to the piston assembly, and a monolithic base. The piston assembly is slidingly disposed within the damper tube. The monolithic base includes a closed end, an open end, a base portion at the closed end, and a wall portion. The base portion is joined to and seals one end of the damper tube. The base portion includes a concave depression that tapers inwardly from a base portion perimeter to a cup bottom. The wall portion extends longitudinally from the base portion perimeter to the open end such that the cup bottom is positioned between opposing sides of the wall portion. Integrally formed fastening eyes are provided in the opposing sides of the wall portion. 1. A damper comprising:a damper tube extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end;a piston assembly slidingly disposed within said damper tube;a piston rod extending along said longitudinal axis between a proximal end that is attached to said piston assembly and a distal end that extends outwardly from said first end of said damper tube;a monolithic base positioned at said second end of said damper tube, said monolithic base including a closed end, an open end, a base portion at said closed end, and a wall portion extending longitudinally between said closed end and said open end;said base portion of said monolithic base being joined to and sealing said second end of said damper tube;said base portion including a concave depression that tapers inwardly from a base portion perimeter to a cup bottom;said concave depression extending in a first longitudinal direction relative to said base portion perimeter to define a depth of said concave depression; andsaid wall portion extending in said first longitudinal direction from said base portion perimeter to said open end such that said cup bottom is positioned between opposing sides of said wall portion.2. The damper as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said monolithic ...

SUSPENSION THRUST ASSEMBLY

A suspension thrust assembly, the suspension thrust assembly including a damping component and a rigid component, the damping component being overmolded and formed to the rigid component; the damping component including a damping radial portion; the rigid component including a rigid radial portion; where a ring-shaped damping component protrusion is provided on the damping radial portion, a ring-shaped rigid component groove is provided on the rigid radial portion, and the damping component protrusion is fitted in the rigid component groove. 1. A suspension thrust assembly , the suspension thrust assembly comprising a damping component and a rigid component , the damping component being overmolded and formed to the rigid component;the damping component comprising a damping radial portion;the rigid component comprising a rigid radial portion;whereina ring-shaped damping component protrusion is provided on the damping radial portion,a ring-shaped rigid component groove is provided on the rigid radial portion, andthe damping component protrusion is fitted in the rigid component groove.2. The suspension thrust assembly according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of groove bosses and/or a plurality of groove blind holes are provided on a bottom of the rigid component groove;a plurality of damping component bosses and/or a plurality of damping component blind holes are provided on a top of the damping component protrusion; andthe plurality of damping component bosses are fitted with the corresponding plurality of groove blind holes, and/or the plurality of damping component blind holes are fitted with the corresponding plurality of groove bosses.3. The suspension thrust assembly according to claim 2 , whereina plurality of groove bosses and a plurality of groove blind holes are provided on the bottom of the rigid component groove, and a plurality of damping component bosses and a plurality of damping component blind holes are provided on the top of the damping component ...

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES

Shock absorber assembly structures are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a body of a vehicle having a first longitudinal structural member adjacent a wheel arch area of the body, a first locating rib integrally formed in the first longitudinal structural member to position a shock absorber of a chassis of the vehicle during assembly of the vehicle body to the chassis, and a first attachment boss integrally formed in the first longitudinal structural member adjacent to the first locating rib to receive a first fastener to fasten the shock absorber to the body. 1. An apparatus comprising:a body of a vehicle having a first longitudinal structural member adjacent a wheel arch area of the body;a first locating rib integrally formed in the first longitudinal structural member to position a shock absorber of a chassis of the vehicle during assembly of the body to the chassis; anda first attachment boss integrally formed in the first longitudinal structural member adjacent to the first locating rib to receive a first fastener to fasten the shock absorber to the body.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinal structural member is a metal component of the body.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first locating rib extends outwardly from the first longitudinal structural member and generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a second locating rib integrally formed in the first longitudinal structural member and spaced from the first locating rib claim 1 , the first and second locating ribs to position the shock absorber during assembly of the body to the chassis.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a second attachment boss integrally formed in the first longitudinal structural member spaced from the first attachment boss claim 1 , the second attachment boss to receive a second fastener to fasten the shock absorber to the body.6. The apparatus of claim 1 ...

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A suspension system for a vehicle includes a housing; a damper part disposed within the housing and to extend through the housing; a transfer part surrounding the damper part and coupled to the damper part; a damper mount coupled to the transfer part, and disposed between an inner wall of the housing and the transfer part and configured to absorb vibration of the transfer part; a fixing part stacked over the damper mount and fixed to the inner wall of the housing; and an anti-leakage part coupled to the fixing part and configured to prevent an air leakage between the fixing part and the damper mount. 1. A suspension system for a vehicle , comprising:a housing;a damper part disposed within the housing and to extend through the housing;a transfer part surrounding the damper part and coupled to the damper part;a damper mount coupled to the transfer part, disposed between an inner wall of the housing and the transfer part, and configured to absorb a vibration of the transfer part;a fixing part stacked over the damper mount and fixed to the inner wall of the housing; andan anti-leakage part coupled to the fixing part and configured to prevent air leakage between the fixing part and the damper mount.2. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the fixing part comprises:a lower fixing part stacked over the damper mount such that an end of the anti-leakage part is disposed on the lower fixing part; andan upper fixing part stacked over the lower fixing part so as to fix the anti-leakage part.3. The suspension system of claim 2 , wherein the anti-leakage part comprises:a center bottom part comprising a through-hole through which the damper part is passed, and disposed on a top of the transfer part;an edge part disposed between the lower fixing part and the upper fixing part; anda protrusion part connecting the center bottom part and the edge part, and protruding upward along a circumferential direction.4. The suspension system of claim 3 , wherein the edge part of the anti- ...

SUPPORTING DEVICE AND GAS SPRING

A supporting device including an installation assembly; a first supporting arm assembly having a longitudinal direction, a first end, and a second end; a switching bracket; a bearing unit pivotally connected to the switching bracket; and at least one gas spring is provided. The first end is pivotally connected to the installation assembly. The switching bracket is pivotally connected to the second end of the first supporting arm assembly. The gas spring is disposed in the first supporting arm assembly and is respectively connected to the switching bracket and the installation assembly to provide a supporting force. Each gas spring has a hollow tube, a piston rod, and a compression spring. The piston rod is slidably disposed through the hollow tube and has a head. The head may be varied between maximum and minimum protruding positions relative to the hollow tube. The compression spring is sleeved on the piston rod. 1. A supporting device , comprising:an installation assembly disposed on a reference plane;a first supporting arm assembly having a first longitudinal direction, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end is pivotally connected to the installation assembly;a switching bracket pivotally connected to the second end of the first supporting arm assembly;a bearing unit pivotally connected to the switching bracket for bearing an object; andat least one gas spring disposed in the first supporting arm assembly and connected to the switching bracket and the installation assembly to provide a supporting force, wherein each of the at least one gas spring comprises a hollow tube, a piston rod, and a compression spring, the piston rod is slidably disposed through the hollow tube and has a head, the head may be varied between a maximum protruding position and a minimum protruding position relative to the hollow tube, thereby defining a variable movement space between the head relative to the hollow tube, and the compression spring is sleeved on the piston rod, ...

STRUT ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE

A strut assembly for a vehicle may include a shock absorber housing cover, into which a strut is inserted, and which is mounted, along with the strut, to a vehicle body, a shock absorber mounting panel configured to cover an upper portion of the shock absorber housing cover, and mounted to the vehicle body, and a coupling bolt inserted upward into a bolt coupling hole formed in the shock absorber housing cover, wherein the shock absorber mounting panel includes a contact surface portion having a cross-sectional area less than a cross-sectional area of a nut coupled with the coupling bolt, the contact surface portion having a hole corresponding to the bolt coupling hole, and the shock absorber mounting panel is brought into contact with the shock absorber housing cover by the contact surface portion. 1. A strut assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a shock absorber housing cover, into which a strut is inserted, and which is mounted, along with the strut, to a vehicle body;a shock absorber mounting panel configured to cover an upper portion of the shock absorber housing cover, and mounted to the vehicle body; anda coupling bolt inserted upward into a bolt coupling hole formed in the shock absorber housing cover,wherein the shock absorber mounting panel includes a contact surface portion having a cross-sectional area less than a cross-sectional area of a nut coupled with the coupling bolt, the contact surface portion having a hole corresponding to the bolt coupling hole, and the shock absorber mounting panel is brought into contact with the shock absorber housing cover by the contact surface portion.2. The strut assembly of claim 1 , wherein the nut is coupled with the coupling bolt at a position distanced from the contact surface portion of the shock absorber mounting panel.3. The strut assembly of claim 2 , wherein the shock absorber mounting panel includes a flat surface portion distanced from the contact surface portion claim 2 , the flat surface portion contacting ...

Cylinder, In Particular For A Tuned Mass Damper, Having A Sleeve-Shaped Add-On Piece

A cylinder ( 1 ), particularly for a vibration damper, includes a base ( 3 ) and a sleeve-shaped add-on part ( 5 ) which at least partially surrounds the cylinder ( 1 ) and which has at an end of the cylinder a radially inwardly directed edge profile. The edge profile ( 11 ) contacts an end face of the cylinder ( 1 ) in a noncontacting manner with respect to the base.

Piston And Cylinder Unit With An Add-On Part

A piston-cylinder unit having a cylinder with an add-on part which has a fastening portion that contacts a contact surface of the cylinder. A positive engagement connection fixing the add-on part to the cylinder is provided between the add-on part and the cylinder. The positive engagement connection is formed by a deformable rivet that extends through the fastening portion in a final assembly position and forms an undercut with the cylinder.

TOP MOUNT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A top mount assembly includes an insulator coupled to a vehicle body; an upper housing coupled to the insulator; a lower housing coupled to the upper housing; a bearing arranged between the upper housing and the lower housing; an inner seal member comprising a seal frame coupled to the upper end portion of the lower housing in a radially inward direction of the bearing, a seal base portion coupled to the seal frame and a plurality of inner seal lips. The seal frame includes a sleeve coupled to the upper end portion of the upper housing and a flange extending from an upper end of the sleeve in a radially outward direction. The seal base portion is coupled to the flange of the seal frame. The upper end of the inner seal lips is disposed to be spaced apart from the inner sidewall of the upper housing. 1. A top mount assembly comprising:an insulator coupled to a vehicle body;an upper housing integrally coupled to the insulator below the insulator ;a lower housing coupled to the upper housing;a bearing disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing; andan inner seal member comprising a seal frame coupled to an upper end portion of the lower housing in a radially inward direction of the bearing; a seal base portion coupled to the seal frame; and a plurality of inner seal lips extending upward from the seal base portion,wherein the seal frame comprises a sleeve coupled to the upper end portion of the lower housing; and a flange extending from an upper end of the sleeve in a radially outward direction, andwherein the seal base portion is coupled to the flange of the seal frame, andwherein an upper end of the inner seal lips is disposed to be spaced apart from an inner sidewall of the upper housing and to be in contact with a lower surface of the upper housing.2. The top mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein:a groove which is concave upward is formed on the lower surface of the upper housing; andthe upper end of the inner seal lips is disposed to be spaced apart from ...

Motorcycle protective cage with shock absorption

A motorcycle protective cage with shock absorber utilized to prevent motorcycle damage when the motorcycle is dropped or a fall ensues. The motorcycle cage includes metal tubing, multiple fastening locations, and one or more shock absorption features. The shock absorber has a hard outer material and a compressible inner material. After application of force the firm outer material makes contact with the compressible inner material, hereafter mitigating transfer of force and shock into the motorcycle and its components.

TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT COMPRISING A SECURING ELEMENT IN RELATION TO A VEHICLE BODY, ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A MOUNT, AND PROCESS FOR JOINING SUCH A MOUNT TO A VEHICLE BODY

Vehicle top suspension mount comprising an anti-vibratory block housed in casing. The casing may comprise at least one securing element movable between an assembly position and a securing position. The securing element may be configured to block, in the securing position, the vehicle top suspension mount in relation to a vehicle body when the vehicle top suspension mount is joined to said vehicle body. 1. Vehicle top suspension mount comprising an anti-vibratory block housed in casing , the casing comprising at least one securing element movable between an assembly position and a securing position , wherein the at least one securing element is configured to block , in the securing position , the vehicle top suspension mount with respect to a vehicle body when the vehicle top suspension mount is joined to said vehicle body.2. Vehicle top suspension mount according to claim 1 , in which the at least one securing element comprises a tongue.3. Vehicle top suspension mount according to claim 1 , in which the at least one securing element is configured to cooperate with said vehicle body.4. Vehicle top suspension mount according to claim 1 , in which the casing has a shoulder configured to cooperate as a support with said vehicle body in a first direction claim 1 , and the at least one securing element is configured to block the vehicle top suspension mount with respect to said vehicle body in a second direction opposite the first direction.5. Vehicle top suspension mount according to claim 1 , comprising a removable insert configured to bring the at least one securing element from the assembly position to the securing position and to lock the at least one securing element in the securing position.6. Vehicle top suspension mount according to claim 5 , in which the casing has a peripheral wall claim 5 , the at least one securing element comprises a tongue arranged in the peripheral wall claim 5 , and the removable insert comprises a finger configured to move and block the ...

DAMPER OF SEMI-ACTIVE ENERGY REGENERATIVE SUSPENSION BASED ON HYBRID EXCITATION AND ITS SIZE DETERMINATION METHOD

Provided is a damper for a semi-active energy regenerative suspension based on hybrid excitation. The damper includes: an upper lifting lug, a dustcover, a lower lifting lug, a hydraulic shock absorber, and a hybrid excitation mechanism, wherein the hydraulic shock absorber is configured to provide a constant viscous damping coefficient, and wherein the hybrid excitation mechanism is configured to generate an adjustable electromagnetic damping force, to transform the vibration energy into electrical energy, and to storage the electrical energy. Also provided is a method for determining the sizes of the damper. The damper which has a simple structure, balances the vibration isolation property and energy regenerative property of the vehicle suspension, and provides a fail-safe function. Furthermore, the method for determining the sizes of the damper is easy and practical to implement, has definite steps and produces drastically optimized results. 1. A method for determining the sizes of a damper for a semi-active energy regenerative suspension based on hybrid excitation , comprising the steps of:Step 1), deducing an analytical expression of an electromagnetic damping force and an analytical expression of an induced electromotive force of the damper for a semi-active energy regenerative suspension;Step 2), determining a rated data of the damper for a semi-active energy regenerative suspension according to particular working conditions and technical requirements of the damper for a semi-active energy regenerative suspension; and, determining an adjustable range of a hybrid damping force and a type of the hydraulic shock absorber;Step 3), determining a size of a permanent magnet according to a deduced analytical expression of the electromagnetic damping force of the damper for a semi-active energy regenerative suspension, wherein an excitation current in a DC excitation winding is assumed as zero; and determining a number of windings and wire diameter of a DC excitation ...

UPPER SUPPORT FOR SUSPENSION

An upper support for a suspension including: a main body; a lower bracket including a press-fit tube part to which an outer tube member of the main body is secured by being press-fitted; and an upper bracket covering an upper opening of the press-fit tube part such that the main body is disposed between the lower and upper brackets. The outer tube member includes at its upper end a press-fit operator projecting to a radial outside or a radial inside. A sealing rubber is bonded to the press-fit operator and projects upward, and an upper surface of the press-fit operator is partially exposed from the sealing rubber. The sealing rubber contacts the upper bracket about an entire circumference in a compressed state so as to provide a fluid-tight sealing between the press-fit operator and the upper bracket. 1. An upper support for a suspension comprising:a main body comprising an inner member and an outer tube member that are elastically connected by a main rubber elastic body;a lower bracket including a press-fit tube part to which the outer tube member of the main body is secured by being press-fitted; andan upper bracket covering an upper opening of the press-fit tube part of the lower bracket such that the main body is disposed between the lower bracket and the upper bracket, whereinthe outer tube member includes at an upper end thereof a press-fit operator projecting to either one of a radial outside and a radial inside,an annular sealing rubber is bonded to the press-fit operator and projects to an upper side of the outer tube member, and an upper surface of the press-fit operator is partially exposed from the sealing rubber, andthe sealing rubber contacts the upper bracket about an entire circumference in a compressed state such that a fluid-tight sealing is provided vertically between the press-fit operator and the upper bracket by the sealing rubber.2. The upper support according to claim 1 , wherein the upper surface of the press-fit operator is exposed from the ...

SELF-ALIGNING ROTARY DAMPER ASSEMBLY

A rotary damper with a toothed wheel gear projecting away from a housing having snap-in connection structures disposed on opposing sides of the wheel gear. The wheel gear may be inserted through a panel opening having a pair of opposing transverse slots. In the assembled condition, the housing with the connected wheel gear may slide linearly in the longitudinal direction of the slots to permit self-adjustment relative to an operatively connected mating gear. Proper meshing relation between the wheel gear and the mating gear is thereby maintained. 1. A rotary damper adapted to engage a mating gear to dampen the rate of relative movement between a support panel supporting the rotary damper and an opposing structure supporting the mating gear , the rotary damper comprising:a rotatable wheel gear projecting away from a housing containing a damping fluid, the housing including a pair of upwardly projecting snap-in connection structures disposed on opposing sides of the wheel gear;the snap-in connection structures comprising legs projecting away from the housing in the same direction as the wheel gear;the wheel gear being sized for insertion through a through hole in the support panel and the legs being adapted for insertion in snap-in relation through slots substantially aligned with one another on opposing sides of the through hole, such that portions of the legs are supported in sliding relation on a surface of the support panel at positions outboard from the slots and the housing is slideable relative to the support panel along a substantially linear travel path defined by the slots;the wheel gear being spaced apart from at least one of the snap-in connection structures at a predefined distance selected to retain the mating gear in operative connection to the wheel gear during reciprocating sliding movement of the housing.2. The rotary damper as recited in claim 1 , wherein the mating gear is supported at a surface of a rotatable storage bin claim 1 , and the support ...

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

A shock absorber assembly having a wheel assembly including first and second coupling points, and first and second shock absorber elements. Each shock absorber element includes a housing portion defining a bore, and a rod slidably coupled within the bore such that the shock absorber element has a variable length. Each rod is coupled to a respective coupling point of the wheel assembly. The shock absorber assembly is arranged to maintain the relative positions of the first and second housing portions such that the longitudinal axis of the first bore has a generally fixed relationship with respect to the longitudinal axis of the second bore. 1. A shock absorber assembly arranged to be coupled to a vehicle , the shock absorber assembly comprising:a wheel assembly including a first coupling point and a second coupling point; a first housing portion defining a first bore having a first longitudinal axis; and', 'a first rod, slidably coupled within the first bore such that the length of the first shock absorber element can be varied along the first longitudinal axis, the first rod being coupled to the first coupling point of the wheel assembly; and, 'a first shock absorber element, the first shock absorber element comprising a second housing portion defining a second bore having a second longitudinal axis; and', 'a second rod, slidably coupled within the second bore such that the length of the second shock absorber element can be varied along the second longitudinal axis, the second rod being coupled to the second coupling point of the wheel assembly,, 'a second shock absorber element comprisingwherein the shock absorber assembly is arranged to maintain the relative positions of the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that the first longitudinal axis has a generally fixed spatial relationship with respect to the second longitudinal axis.2. The shock absorber assembly of wherein the length of the first shock absorber element is different from the ...

SUSPENSION THRUST BEARING DEVICE

A suspension thrust bearing device providing a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap and at least one bearing arranged between the caps. The upper bearing cap includes an outer skirt radially surrounding the lower support cap. The lower support cap having at least one annular deflector flange extending towards the outer skirt of the upper bearing cap while remaining radially spaced apart from the outer skirt, the deflector flange having a lower inclined surface extending obliquely downwards. 1. A suspension thrust bearing device comprising:a lower support cap,an upper bearing cap, andat least one bearing arranged between the caps, the upper bearing cap comprising an outer skirt radially surrounding the lower support cap, whereinthe lower support cap comprises at least one annular deflector flange extending towards the outer skirt of the upper bearing cap while remaining radially spaced apart from the outer skirt, the deflector flange having a lower inclined surface extending obliquely downwards.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the lower inclined surface of the deflector flange forms an angle with the axis of the device comprised between 45° and 65°.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the lower support cap comprises a radial portion in contact with a lower ring of the bearing claim 1 , the deflector flange extending outwards from the radial portion.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the lower support cap further comprises a radial protrusion extending radially outwards from the radial portion and having a lower surface that extends radially outwards from a lower surface of the radial portion delimiting a bearing surface for a suspension spring claim 3 , an annular groove being formed axially between the radial protrusion and the deflector flange and opening in a radial direction outwards.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the radial protrusion of the lower support cap has an upper inclined surface extending obliquely ...

Vibration damper structure and fan thereof

A vibration damper structure and a fan thereof. The vibration damper structure includes a support body, a fixing seat and an elastic member. The support body has a lower end. The fixing seat has a tubular section. The tubular section has a protrusion end corresponding to the lower end of the support body and a receiving space. The receiving space has a bottom section. The elastic member is disposed in the receiving space of the tubular section and positioned between the support body and the fixing seat. Two ends of the elastic member are respectively in contact with the lower end of the support body and the bottom section of the receiving space. The vibration damper structure is applied to the fan to greatly reduce the vibration of the fan in operation.

Vibration Damper With A Clamp-Shaped Attachment Part

A vibration damper includes a cylinder to which a clamp-shaped attachment part is fastened, wherein the attachment part has a tubular body which contacts an outer lateral surface of the cylinder and has at both ends thereof radial tabs which are spaced apart in circumferential direction and by which a pre-loading in circumferential direction is introduced in the tubular body by clamping devices, wherein the tubular body has an elongation portion oriented in circumferential direction of the lateral surface of the cylinder. 11. A vibration damper () comprising:{'b': 3', '7', '3', '7', '9', '5', '3', '11', '13', '9', '9', '9', '19', '29', '5', '3, 'a cylinder () and a clamp-shaped attachment part () fastened to said cylinder (); said attachment part () comprising a tubular body () contacting an outer lateral surface () of said cylinder () and a pair of spaced apart radial tabs (; ) extending from said tubular body () for introducing a pre-loading in circumferential direction in the tubular body (); and wherein said tubular body () has an elongation portion (; ) oriented in circumferential direction of said lateral surface () of said cylinder ().'}2199. The vibration damper according to claim 1 , wherein said elongation portion () is formed by at least a partial diameter increase of said tubular body ().39. The vibration damper according to claim 2 , wherein said diameter increase is formed by at least one axial bead in said tubular body ().4199. The vibration damper according to claim 1 , wherein said elongation portion () is formed by a cross section reduction of said tubular body ().59. The vibration damper according to claim 4 , wherein said cross section reduction is formed by a reduced wall thickness of said tubular body ().629239. The vibration damper according to claim 4 , wherein said tubular body has at least one opening therein and said cross section reduction is formed by an edge web () bordering said opening () in said tubular body ().7992323. The vibration ...

SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION TRAILERS

A shock absorber mounting assembly is provided for a trailer incorporating a leaf spring suspension. That mounting assembly includes a first shock absorber mounting bracket secured to a frame of the trailer and a second shock absorber mounting bracket secured to an axle of the trailer. The second shock absorber mounting bracket includes of tie plate, an elongated shock absorber mounting lug extending from the tie plate and an adjustable suspension alignment feature. 1. A shock absorber mounting assembly for a trailer incorporating a leaf spring suspension comprising:a first shock absorber mounting bracket secured to a frame of said trailer;a second shock absorber mounting bracket secured to an axle of said trailer, said second shock absorber mounting bracket including a tie plate, an elongated shock absorber mounting lug depending from said tie plate and an adjustable suspension alignment feature.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein said adjustable suspension alignment feature includes an adjustment gear and a gear receptacle in said tie plate for receiving and holding said adjustment gear in a plurality of different adjustment positions.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein said gear receptacle includes an elongated opening in said tie plate claim 2 , said elongated opening including two opposed sidewalls claim 2 , said two opposed sidewalls including a first set of gear teeth.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein said adjustment gear includes two opposed edges including a second set of gear teeth that mesh with said first set of gear teeth to hold said adjustment gear in said gear receptacle in any one of said plurality of adjustment positions thereby allowing fore/aft adjustment of one end of said axle relative to said frame of said trailer to correct axle alignment relative to said frame.5. The assembly of claim 4 , further including a lock plate abutting said tie plate and said adjustment gear in said gear receptacle.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein said lock ...

Suspension Thrust Bearing Device and Suspension Strut Equipped with Such a Device

This disclosure relates to a suspension thrust bearing device, for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device comprises a bearing having upper and lower annular bearing members in relative rotation, and a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. The damping element comprising at least one deflecting flange for reducing any ingress of water and other pollutants between the upper and lower annular bearing members. The damping element is provided with an annular groove open axially towards the suspension spring, said annular groove radially defining a spring support surface on inner side, and the said deflecting flange on outer side. 1. A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in a suspension strut comprising:a bearing having an upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member rotationally movable relative to the upper annular bearing member; anda damping element made of resilient material and configured to be interposed between the lower annular bearing member and a suspension spring, the damping element comprising at least one deflecting flange that outwardly and substantially radially extends from an outer side of an annular groove that radially defines a spring support surface on an inner side of the annular groove.2. The suspension thrust bearing device of claim 1 , wherein the annular groove has a conical shape.3. The suspension thrust bearing device of claim 1 , wherein the annular groove has a round shape.4. The suspension thrust bearing device of claim 1 , further comprising an upper annular bearing member having a bearing with a first ring fixed to an upper cap claim 1 , and a lower annular bearing member having a second ring fixed to a lower cap.5. The suspension thrust bearing device of claim 4 , wherein the annular groove has a conical shape.6. The suspension thrust bearing device of ...

SUBSEA DAMPER UNIT

A subsea damper unit comprising a cylinder body (C) equipped with an internal damper chamber () filled with damper oil (A), said damper chamber () contains a through-running piston rod (D) with a piston () that divides the damper chamber () into two chamber parts (), and where the piston () is equipped with one or more valves () that permit fluid communication between said chamber parts (). Mounted to each end of the cylinder body (C) is a compressible and fluid-filled chamber (F) with a fluid (B) that takes up the same pressure as the surrounding water pressure, where respective fluid chambers (F) are in fluid communication with each other, and the cylinder body (C) comprises a pressurization valve or membrane () that transmits the pressure from said fluid (B) in at least one of the compressible fluid chambers (F) to the damper oil (A) in the damper chamber (). 19979997399abab. Subsea damper unit , comprising a cylinder body (C) equipped with an internal damper chamber () filled with damper oil (A) , said damper chamber () contains a through-running piston rod (D) with a piston () that divides the damper chamber () into two chamber parts ( ,) , and where the piston () is equipped with one or more valves () that permit fluid communication between said chamber parts ( ,) , characterised inthat a compressible and fluid-filled chamber (F) with a fluid (B) that takes up the same pressure as surrounding water pressure is mounted to each end of the cylinder body (C), where respective fluid chambers (F) are in fluid communication with each other, and{'b': 3', '9, 'that the cylinder body (C) comprises a pressurization valve or membrane () that transmits the pressure from said fluid (B) in at least one of the compressible fluid chambers (F) to the damper oil (A) in the damper chamber ().'}2. Subsea damper unit according to claim 1 , characterised in that the piston rod (D) is fastened to respective claim 1 , compressible fluid chambers (F).3. Subsea damper unit according to ...

SPINDLE DRIVE

A spindle drive for a motorized adjustment of an adjustment element of a motor vehicle includes a tubular or half-shell-like spindle drive housing. An annular or disk-like connection portion is inserted and secured in one end region of the spindle drive housing. The annular or disk-like connection portion is connected via a damping element comprising a resilient damping material to a connection for discharging axial drive movements. The connection portion has a coaxial recess with an inner radially peripheral wall having a radially peripheral groove. The connection with the end region thereof facing the spindle drive housing protrudes axially into the recess of the connection portion and has a radially peripheral flange which protrudes radially into the groove. The damping element is arranged in a gap disposed between the side walls of the groove and the side walls of the flange. 1. A spindle drive for a motorized adjustment of an adjustment element of a motor vehicle , comprising:a tubular or semi-shell-shaped spindle drive housing;an annular or disk-shaped connection portion inserted and secured in one end region of the spindle drive housing, the connection portion having a coaxial recess with a radially peripheral groove in an inner radially peripheral wall thereof, the radially peripheral groove having side walls and a base;a connection for discharging axial drive movements to the adjustment element, the connection being connected to the connection portion with a damping element comprising a resilient damping material between at least a portion of the connection and at least a portion of the connection portion,wherein an end region of the connection facing the spindle drive housing protrudes axially into the recess of the connection portion and has a radially peripheral flange that protrudes radially into the radially peripheral groove of the connection portion, and at least a first portion of the damping element is disposed in a gap is between the side walls of ...

POLYMER COMPOSITE STRUT INSULATOR AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE APPLYING THE SAME

A polymer composite strut insulator may include a polymer composite bracket made of polymer composite, divided into a mounting fastening portion having an inserter into which mounting bolts are press-inserted to penetrate and a bearing assembling portion, and provided with a central hole at a central portion, an elastic mass cross-linked to the polymer composite bracket in order for the cup hole surrounding the central hole formed at the central portion of the polymer composite bracket to be divided into an upper cup hole and a lower cup hole, the upper cup hole being coupled to an upper cup and the lower cup hole being coupled to a lower cup, and a bearing disposed at the bearing assembling portion. 1. A polymer composite strut insulator , comprising:a polymer composite bracket made of polymer composite, divided into a mounting fastening portion having an inserter into which mounting bolts are press-inserted to penetrate and a bearing assembling portion, and provided with a central hole at a central portion thereof;an elastic mass cross-linked to the polymer composite bracket in order for the cup hole surrounding the central hole formed at the central portion of the polymer composite bracket to be divided into an upper cup hole and a lower cup hole, the upper cup hole being coupled to an upper cup and the lower cup hole being coupled to a lower cup; anda bearing disposed at the bearing assembling portion.2. The polymer composite strut insulator of claim 1 , wherein the polymer composite comprises fiber reinforced plastics reinforced by glass fiber or carbon fiber.3. The polymer composite strut insulator of claim 1 , wherein the mounting fastening portion and the bearing assembling portion are connected to a rubber injection passage claim 1 , the rubber injection passage is formed with cut-away grooves communicated with the central hole claim 1 , and the mounting fastening portion claim 1 , the bearing assembling portion and the rubber injection passage are ...

SPRING STRUT SUPPORT MOUNT

The invention is directed to a spring strut support mount, including a damper element and a mount housing having a first and a second housing member, wherein the housing members can be threadably engaged by a thread so as to encompass the damping element. The housing members have a detent arrangement which permits a screwing action but prevents a loosening of the thread connection. The invention provides for improving a spring strut support mount such that the housing members cannot loosen from one another during operation. The housing members have a detent arrangement which permits a screwing action but prevents a loosening of the thread connection. 1. A spring strut support mount including a damping element and a housing having first and second housing members mutually threadably engageable to form a threaded connection and encompass the damping element , the spring strut support mount further comprising:a detent arrangement permitting a screwing action in a first circumferential direction of rotation and preventing a loosening of said threaded connection in a second circumferential direction of rotation opposite said first circumferential direction of rotation.2. The spring strut support mount of claim 1 , wherein:said first and second housing members conjointly define an interface;said detent arrangement is disposed at said interface and is a two-part detent arrangement including a first part on said first housing member and a second part on said second housing member;said first part includes a first periphery at said interface and has a lug disposed on said first periphery directed into the interior of said housing;said second part includes a second periphery at said interface and has a groove formed in said second periphery directed radially inwardly with said groove corresponding to said lug of said first part of said detent arrangement;said first and second parts of said two-part detent arrangement are matched to each other so as to cause said lug of said ...

STRUCTURAL PART OF A BODY IN WHITE OF A VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD

A structural part for a body in white of a vehicle includes a frame formed by at least two branches connected to one another in at least one connecting zone and separated from each other by at least one gap in a zone of least stress. The frame is made of a first composite material comprising a plurality of continuous fibers impregnated with a first polymeric material. A body is integral with the frame extending in the gap and connecting the two branches in the zone of least stress. The body is made of a second material that is different from the first composite material and comprises at least a second polymeric material, wherein the body is integral with the branches. 1. A structural part for a body in white of a vehicle comprising:a frame formed by at least two branches connected to one another in at least one connecting zone and separated from each other by at least one gap in a zone of least stress, said frame being made of a first composite material comprising a plurality of continuous fibers impregnated with a first polymeric material, anda body attached to the frame extending in said at least one gap and connecting the at least two branches in the zone of least stress, said body being made of a second material that is different from the first composite material and comprising at least a second polymeric material, said body being integral with the at least two branches.2. The structural part according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises at least 20% by volume of continuous fibers.3. The structural part according to claim 1 , wherein the structural part is intended to undergo stresses oriented in a mean direction claim 1 , a majority of continuous fibers being arranged to define an angle substantially less than or equal to 10° with said mean direction.4. The structural part according to claim 1 , wherein the second polymeric material comprises polymeric material reinforced with cut fibers.5. A shock tower assembly comprising:a shock tower body formed by a ...

PNEUMATIC VALVE FOR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Disclosed is a pneumatic solenoid poppet valve assembly having a dampening element. The valve assembly comprises a housing with a stator having a spring pocket being secured to the housing and an armature slidably located inside the housing. The armature has a spring pocket and an armature return spring located in the spring pockets of the stator and the armature, the spring biases the armature away from the stator thereby creating an air gap between them. A dampening element is located in the spring pocket of the stator surrounding the return spring and extending into the air gap. When the solenoid is energized the armature is moved across the air gap and contacts the dampening element prior to contacting the stator and the dampening element dampens movement of the stator across the air gap. A molded seat retainer locates upper and lower seals, provides a valve seat and flow passages. 1. A pneumatic solenoid poppet valve assembly comprising:a housing having a first end and a second end;a stator secured in and to said first end of said housing and including a spring pocket;said second end of said housing retained in a valve seat;an armature located fully inside said housing and between said stator and said second end and slidable in said housing, said armature including a spring pocket;an armature return spring located in said spring pocket of said stator and in said spring pocket of said armature, said return spring biasing said armature away from said stator and creating an air gap between said stator and said armature; anda dampening element located in said spring pocket in said stator, said dampening element surrounding said return spring in said spring pocket in said stator and extending out of said spring pocket in said stator into said air gap, wherein when a solenoid is energized said armature is moved across said air gap and contacts said dampening element prior to contacting said stator and said dampening element dampens movement of said stator across said ...

TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

In an aspect, a torsional vibration damper is provided, comprising a hub portion that mounts to a crankshaft, an outer ring that includes an inertial mass, a plurality of radial connectors that are elastically deformable and a plurality of spacers that extend circumferentially between the radial connectors and which are elastically deformable by the radial connectors during flexure thereof. The spacers are non-metallic and dissipate energy from deformation via conversion to heat. The plurality of radial connectors have a circumferential spring rate Kin bending in a circumferential direction about the axis, and have an axial spring rate Kin bending in an axial direction, wherein Kis at least 10 times as large as KThe plurality of spacers have a circumferential spring rate Kra in the circumferential direction, and an axial spring rate Krb in bending in the axial direction, wherein Kra is less than 1% of K 1. A torsional vibration damper , comprising:a hub portion that is mountable to a crankshaft of an engine and which defines an axis, wherein the hub portion is devoid of springs;an outer ring that includes an inertial mass and which is devoid of springs;a plurality of radial connectors that extend between the outer ring and the hub portion and connect the outer ring and the hub portion, wherein the radial connectors are elastically deformable to permit relative circumferential movement about the axis between the outer ring and the hub portion and which urge the outer ring and the hub portion back towards a neutral position thereduring, wherein the radial connectors extend directly between the hub portion and the outer ring; anda plurality of spacers that extend circumferentially between the radial connectors and which are elastically deformable by the radial connectors during flexure thereof, during said relative circumferential movement about the axis between the outer ring and the hub portion and which urge the outer ring and the hub portion towards the neutral ...

DEVICE FOR MEASURING WEIGHT OF VEHICLE

A vehicle weight measurement device includes an annular diaphragm () configured to cover an opening area () of a groove portion () of a mounting part () and to form a predetermined oil chamber () together with the groove portion. The diaphragm () is hermetically fixed by an inner collar () and an outer collar (). The diaphragm () is pressed by a piston () configured to be moveable by a resilient force of a spring of a suspension device, and a pressure of a fluid to be measured R filled in the oil chamber, which is to be applied by the movement of the piston, can change. A pressure sensor () configured to communicate with the oil chamber and to detect a change in pressure of the fluid to be measured R filled in the oil chamber is provided. 1. A vehicle weight measurement device provided at a suspension device and comprising:a mounting part of which an upper surface-side is fixed to a vehicle-side and a lower surface-side is provided with a groove portion opening in an annular shape,an annular diaphragm configured to cover an opening area of the groove portion and to form an oil chamber of a predetermined space together with the groove portion,an annular inner collar configured to sandwich and hermetically fix a surface part near an inner diameter of the diaphragm between the inner collar and an inner surface part of the opening area of the groove portion,an annular outer collar having a diameter greater than an outer diameter of the opening area of the groove portion and configured to sandwich and hermetically fix a surface part near an outer diameter of the diaphragm between the outer collar and an outer surface part of the opening area of the groove portion,a piston provided to be moveable in a longitudinal direction of the suspension device between an outer diameter of the inner collar and an inner diameter of the outer collar and configured to press the diaphragm by a resilient force of a spring of the suspension device,a bush configured to receive one end of the ...

Suspension Strut Bearing

A suspension strut bearing having a cap and a guide ring mounted such that it is rotatable in relation to the cap about an axis of rotation, a plain bearing or rolling bearing provided between the cap and the guide ring and a supporting ring provided for a bump stop, which supporting ring extends radially internally around the guide ring, and the supporting ring is connected to the guide ring with material fit. 1. A suspension strut bearing comprising:a cap and a guide ring which is mounted such that it is rotatable in relation to the cap about an axis of rotation;a bearing provided between the cap and the guide ring; a supporting ring provided for a bump stop, the supporting ring extends radially internally around the guide ring; andthe supporting ring is connected to the guide ring with material fit.2. The suspension strut bearing of claim 1 , wherein the guide ring is injection molded to the supporting ring.3. The suspension strut bearing of claim 1 , wherein the guide ring or the supporting ring has protrusions which fix the bump stop in place.4. The suspension strut bearing of claim 1 , wherein the supporting ring is formed from a steel material.5. The suspension strut bearing of claim 1 , wherein the guide ring is formed from a thermoplastic material.6. A strut bearing comprising:a cap;a guide ring rotatably mounted to the cap;a bearing disposed between the cap and the guide ring; anda supporting ring fixedly connected to the guide ring.7. The strut bearing of claim 1 , wherein the guide ring is integrally formed with the supporting ring.8. The strut bearing of claim 2 , wherein the guide ring is injection molded to the supporting ring.9. The strut bearing of claim 1 , further comprising a bump stop operatively contacting the supporting sring.10. The strut bearing of claim 9 , wherein at least one of the guide ring and the supporting ring include protrusions extending into the bump stop.11. The strut bearing of claim 10 , wherein the protrusions fix the bump ...

ADJUSTABLE VOLUME CYLINDER FOR STRUT

An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cylinder defining an internal volume and having a first end and a second end. A piston is received within the cylinder, a rod is coupled to the piston and extends outwardly of the first end, and a cap encloses the second end. The cap is selectively movable relative to the cylinder to vary the internal volume. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, selectively moving an end cap relative to a cylinder body to vary internal volume. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a cylinder defining a cylinder internal volume and having a first end and a second end;a piston received within the cylinder;a rod coupled to the piston and extending outwardly of the first end; anda cap enclosing the second end and being axially spaced from the piston, wherein the cap has a cap open internal volume extending from an enclosed end surface to an open end, and wherein the enclosed end surface is open to the cylinder internal volume such that the cap open internal volume is added to the cylinder internal volume to define an overall internal volume, and wherein the cap is selectively movable relative to the cylinder to vary the overall internal volume.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the rod is configured to be connected to one of a vehicle body structure and a panel moveable relative to the vehicle body structure.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the cap is configured to be connected to the other of the vehicle body structure and the panel claim 2 , and wherein the overall internal volume is selectively varied in response to a change in weight and/or location of a center of gravity of the panel.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the panel comprises a liftgate claim 3 , decklid or tailgate.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , including a seal between the cap and the second end of the cylinder.6. ...

SUSPENSION THRUST BEARING DEVICE AND SUSPENSION STRUT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A THRUST BEARING

A suspension thrust bearing including at least one rolling bearing forming an axial thrust bearing disposed on a lower cap is provided. The lower cap includes a body with an annular rolling bearing portion for a spring and a tubular portion including a bore in which a shock absorber bump stop is inserted. An axial contact surface is defined on the lower portion of the bore of the tubular portion against which the shock absorber bump stop when deformed exerts a radial force. The tubular portion includes a reinforcing insert located at the level of this axial contact surface. 1. A suspension thrust bearing including at least one rolling bearing forming an axial thrust bearing disposed on a lower cap , the lower cap including a body with:an annular rolling bearing portion for a spring,a tubular portion including a bore in which a shock absorber bump stop is inserted, andan axial contact surface defined on the lower portion of the bore of the tubular portion against which the shock absorber bump stop when deformed exerts a radial force, the tubular portion including a reinforcing insert located at the level of this axial contact surface,wherein the reinforcing insert includes:a first axial portion on the interior side (Cc) of the thrust bearing,a second axial portion on the exterior side (Ce) of the thrust bearing, the two axial portions being interconnected by a radial portion.2. The suspension thrust bearing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal reinforcing insert is buried in the tubular portion of the lower cap.3. The suspension thrust bearing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the radial portion connecting the two axial portions of the reinforcing insert is located on the lower side (Ci) of the thrust bearing claim 1 , globally imparting a U-shape to the insert.4. The suspension thrust bearing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tubular portion of the lower cap includes in its bore an annular bead directed toward the interior side (Cc) of the suspension thrust ...

SUSPENSION THRUST BEARING DEVICE AND SUSPENSION STRUT EQUIPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device includes an upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member in relative rotation. The lower annular bearing member having a body provided with an embedded stiffening insert. The device further provides a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. A radial flange of the damping element prevents separation from the lower side of the radial flange of the lower cap. 1. A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle , suspension thrust bearing device comprising:a bearing having an upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member in relative rotation, the lower annular bearing member having a body provided with an embedded stiffening insert, anda damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring, whereinthe body of the annular bearing member comprises at least one body through hole, and the embedded stiffening insert also comprises at least one insert through hole provided within the body through hole, the insert through hole being smaller in diameter than the body through hole, and the damping element further comprises at least one extending pin arranged within the body and insert through holes, the pin having a circumferential groove wherein the insert is fitted.3. The device according to the claim 1 , wherein the damping element is directly molded onto the lower annular bearing member.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the lower bearing member and the embedded stiffening insert each comprise a plurality of circumferentially arranged through holes.5. The device according the claim 3 , wherein the body and insert through holes are equally circumferentially spaced.6. The device ...

HYDRAULIC DAMPER

A hydraulic damper comprises an outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder slidably mounted within the outer cylinder for movement relative to the outer cylinder along a longitudinal axis. The inner cylinder has a circumferential wall circumscribing a bellows assembly. The bellows assembly comprises a first bellows section, a second bellows section, a damping plate attached to and separating the first and second bellows sections, a first closure element closing an end of the first bellows section opposite the damping plate to define a first chamber, and a second closure element closing an end of the second bellows section opposite the damping plate to define a second chamber. The first closure element is attached to the inner cylinder for movement therewith relative to the outer cylinder. The second closure element is also attached to the inner cylinder for movement therewith relative to the outer cylinder 1. A hydraulic damper comprising:an outer cylinder; andan inner cylinder slidably mounted within the outer cylinder for movement relative to the outer cylinder along a longitudinal axis; a first bellows section;', 'a second bellows section;', 'a damping plate attached to and separating the first and second bellows sections;', 'a first closure element closing an end of the first bellows section opposite the damping plate to define a first chamber; and', 'a second closure element closing an end of the second bellows section opposite the damping plate to define a second chamber;, 'the inner cylinder having a circumferential wall circumscribing a bellows assembly, the bellows assembly comprisingthe first closure element being attached to the inner cylinder for movement therewith relative to the outer cylinder;the second closure element being attached to the inner cylinder for movement therewith relative to the outer cylinder;the damping plate having at least one damping passage extending therethrough and fluidly connecting the first chamber and the second chamber; andthe ...

CYLINDER DEVICE

An intermediate cylinder is disposed between an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. The intermediate cylinder forms a passage between the inner cylinder and itself, through which a hydraulic fluid as an electrorheological fluid flows. The intermediate cylinder is supplied (applied) with a voltage through an electrode connector. The intermediate cylinder includes a ring member. The ring member is provided with an extending portion which extends toward the outer cylinder. The extending portion of the ring member is inserted with an electrode pin as an imparting unit for imparting a voltage to the intermediate cylinder. 1. A cylinder device comprising:an inner cylinder sealingly containing a functional fluid which changes in fluid condition under the presence of an electric field, the inner cylinder being inserted with a rod;an outer cylinder disposed on the outside of the inner cylinder;an intermediate cylinder disposed between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder to create a passage between the inner cylinder and the intermediate cylinder, through which the functional fluid flows from one end side to the other end side in an axial direction in response to an advancing returning movement of the rod, the intermediate cylinder serving as an electrode;a reservoir chamber formed between the intermediate cylinder and the outer cylinder and sealingly containing the functional fluid and a working gas;a rod guide disposed so as to close one end of the inner cylinder and one end of the outer cylinder and supporting the rod; andan imparting unit configured to impart a voltage from a voltage supply unit to the intermediate cylinder, whereinthe intermediate cylinder is provided in an outer peripheral side with an electrically-conductive extending portion which extends toward the outer cylinder, andthe imparting unit is inserted in the extending portion in an electrically contacted manner.2. The cylinder device according to claim 1 , wherein a separating member is disposed ...

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.

DAMPER BEARING COMPRISING A HOUSING AND COVER

The invention relates to a damper bearing comprising a hollow housing () for receiving a damping element () and a cover () for fixing the damping element () in the housing (), wherein the housing () and the cover () are manufactured from plastic and the connection between the housing () and the cover () is produced integrally by a welding process, which is based on a relative movement between the housing () and the cover (). The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a damper bearing according to the invention, in which the housing and the cover are brought into contact at contact surfaces provided for this purpose, and a relative movement between the housing and the cover is then generated, which causes the housing and the cover to be integrally welded as a result of the energy input into the contact surfaces. 1. A damper bearing , comprisinga hollow housing for receiving a damping element and a cover for fixing the damping element in the housing,wherein the housing and the cover are manufactured from plastic,wherein a connection between the housing and the cover is produced integrally by orbital welding or oscillating friction welding, which is based on a relative movement between the housing and the cover.2. The damper bearing of claim 1 , wherein contact surfaces of the housing and the cover which are provided for the integral connection are of rotationally symmetrical design.3. The damper bearing of claim 1 , wherein the orbital welding is used.4. The damper bearing of claim 1 , wherein the oscillating friction welding is used.5. The damper bearing of claim 1 , wherein contact surfaces of the housing and the cover are spaced apart from an outer surface of the damping element in a radial direction relative to an axis of rotation and are separated by a separating element.6. The damper bearing of claim 5 , wherein the separating element is designed as a groove or web.7. The damper bearing of claim 1 , wherein contact surfaces of the housing and ...

STRUT ROD MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR SUSPENSION OF FRONT AXLE OF VEHICLE

The invention relates to a strut rod made of composite material for a suspension of a front axle of a vehicle, including: an upper part coupled to a rod and piston assembly connected to a vehicle body; and a U-shaped lower part including two brackets for fixing a knuckle arm of the vehicle. This strut rod includes means for detecting a crack. This detection means includes at least one additional edge positioned so as to project from an outer surface of the U-shaped lower part of the strut rod in a region where a crack possibly occurs in the case of an accidental shock on a wheel of the vehicle. 1. A strut rod made of composite material for a suspension of a front axle of a vehicle , the strut rod comprising:an upper part coupled to a rod-piston assembly fixed to a body of the vehicle, anda U-shaped lower part including two brackets for fixing a knuckle arm of the vehicle, whereinthe strut rod includes a detection means for detecting a crack, the detection means including at least one additional edge positioned so as to project from an outer surface of the U-shaped lower part of the strut rod, in a region where the crack possibly occurs in a case of an accidental shock on a wheel of the vehicle.2. The strut rod according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one additional edge is directed to a direction substantially perpendicular to a preferential direction of the crack under an impact of the accidental shock.3. The strut rod according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one additional edge is positioned so as to project from a front surface of an end portion of one bracket of the two brackets forming a U-shape for fixing the knuckle arm, the additional edge being configured to be cracked in the case of the accidental shock on the wheel of the vehicle, and the crack informing, by the presence thereof, a technical operator of a need for replacing the strut rod.4. The strut rod according claim 1 , wherein front surfaces of end portions of the respective brackets of the U- ...

BRACKET WITH OPEN CHANNEL

A vehicle rear-suspension bracket includes a bracket having raised lateral portions. The bracket includes a bumper portion and a frame portion. The raised lateral portions create a lateral channel between the lateral portions that extends an entire length of the bracket. 1. A vehicle rear-suspension bracket , comprising:a bracket having raised lateral portions, the bracket comprising:a bumper portion; anda frame portion; the raised lateral portions create a lateral channel between the lateral portions that extends an entire length of the bracket from the bumper portion of the bracket to the frame portion of the bracket,', 'the raised lateral portions corresponding to the bumper portion are substantially flush to a bottom portion of a rear bumper of the vehicle, and the raised lateral portions corresponding to the frame portion are curved downward so as to be substantially perpendicular to the bumper portion of the bracket and are substantially flush to a rear suspension frame of the vehicle., 'wherein2. The vehicle rear-suspension bracket of claim 1 , wherein the lateral channel extending through the length of the frame portion of the bracket creates a gap between a central portion of the bracket and the rear suspension frame of the vehicle.3. The vehicle rear-suspension bracket of claim 2 , wherein the lateral channel extending through the length of the frame portion of the bracket is open ended at a bottom thereof so that fluid and debris that collect in the bumper portion or make contact with the frame portion are drawn downward to the bottom of the bracket to be drained away.4. The vehicle rear-suspension bracket of claim 2 , wherein the lateral channel extending through the length of the frame portion of the bracket is open ended at a bottom thereof to eliminate a buildup of debris between the bracket and the suspension frame of the vehicle.5. The vehicle rear-suspension bracket of claim 2 , wherein the lateral channel extending through the length of the bumper ...

DAMPER MOUNT

Provided is a damper mount () configured to be interposed between a damper () of a wheel suspension device and a vehicle body (). The damper mount includes: an annular outer member () fixed to the vehicle body; an annular inner member () fixed to the damper, one of the outer member and the inner member being received in another of the outer member and the inner member; a first magneto-elastic member () radially interposed between the inner member and the outer member; and a coil () configured to apply a magnetic flux to the first magneto-elastic member. 1. A damper mount configured to be interposed between a damper of a wheel suspension device and a vehicle body , comprising:an annular outer member configured to be fixed to the vehicle body;an annular inner member configured to be fixed to the damper, one of the outer member and the inner member being received in another of the outer member and the inner member;a first magneto-elastic member radially interposed between the inner member and the outer member; anda coil configured to apply a magnetic flux to the first magneto-elastic member.2. The damper mount according to claim 1 , wherein the inner member includes a tubular portion configured to receive a bolt of the damper therein and a pair of radial flanges extending radially from the tubular portion in an axially spaced apart relationship claim 1 , the first magneto-elastic member consisting of two parts each radially interposed between an outer peripheral part of a corresponding one of the flanges and an opposing inner circumferential surface of the outer member claim 1 , and wherein the coil is wound around a part of the tubular portion located axially between the flanges claim 1 , the inner member and the outer member being made of high magnetic permeability material.3. The damper mount according to claim 2 , wherein the first magneto-elastic member is configured to increase stiffness against shear deformation when a magnetic flux directed in a radial ...

SUSPENSION CONTROLLER AND SUSPENSION APPARATUS

A suspension controller includes a target current setting unit configured to set a target current value, a current limitation setting unit configured to set a current limitation value, a current detector configured to detect a current value of a first current supplied to a solenoid that is configured to control a damping force of a suspension, a duty ratio setting unit configured to set a duty ratio based on the target current value, based on the current limitation value, and based on the current value detected by the current detector; and a current outputting unit configured to supply the solenoid with a second current that corresponds to the duty ratio set by the duty ratio setting unit and to a power supply voltage. The current limitation setting unit is configured to change the current limitation value based on the duty ratio set by the duty ratio setting unit. 1. A suspension controller comprising:a target current setting unit configured to set a target current value;a current limitation setting unit configured to set a current limitation value;a current detector configured to detect a current value of a first current supplied to a solenoid that is configured to control a damping force of a suspension;a duty ratio setting unit configured to set a duty ratio based on the target current value, based on the current limitation value, and based on the current value detected by the current detector; anda current outputting unit configured to supply the solenoid with a second current that corresponds to the duty ratio set by the duty ratio setting unit and to a power supply voltage,wherein the current limitation setting unit is configured to change the current limitation value based on the duty ratio set by the duty ratio setting unit.2. The suspension controller according to claim 1 ,wherein when the duty ratio set by the duty ratio setting unit has continued to be equal to or more than a predetermined value for a predetermined period of time, the current limitation ...