Methods and apparatus for managing pressurized gas in fluid dampers
US-10124642-B2 · Nov 13, 2018 · US
Damper for a bicycle
US8960385B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8960385-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113105233-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | May 14, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A pull shock damper for a bicycle comprising a spring device and a damper device, the spring device comprising a positive spring and a gas-operated negative chamber. The damper device comprises a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber connected therewith. The negative chamber abuts the first oil chamber via a piston. A tubular structure extends from the piston through the negative chamber interior up to the end of the negative chamber. The piston rod of the piston extends through the first oil chamber to the exterior.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A damper for a bicycle, comprising: at least one spring device and at least one damper device, the spring device having at least one positive spring including a positive chamber and at least one negative spring with at least one gas operated negative chamber, the damper device including at least one first oil chamber and at least one second oil chamber, the negative chamber abutting the first oil chamber via a floating piston, wherein the floating pisto…
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- What does patent US8960385B2 cover?
- A pull shock damper for a bicycle comprising a spring device and a damper device, the spring device comprising a positive spring and a gas-operated negative chamber. The damper device comprises a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber connected therewith. The negative chamber abuts the first oil chamber via a piston. A tubular structure extends from the piston through the negative chamber i…
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- Achenbach Martin, Dt Swiss Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16F9/064. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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