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公开(公告)号:US20190315182A1
公开(公告)日:2019-10-17
申请号:US16453474
申请日:2019-06-26
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joshua Benjamin YABLON , Andrew LAIRD , William M. BECKER , Joseph FRANKLIN , Dennis K. WOOTTEN
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
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公开(公告)号:US20160319899A1
公开(公告)日:2016-11-03
申请号:US15211670
申请日:2016-07-15
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Dennis K. WOOTTEN , Joseph FRANKLIN
CPC classification number: F16F9/0209 , B60G11/27 , B60G15/10 , B60G15/12 , B60G17/015 , B60G17/0523 , B60G2202/152 , B60G2206/93 , B60G2401/142 , B62K25/28 , F16F9/003 , F16F9/3292 , F16F9/34 , F16F9/43 , F16M13/02
Abstract: A shock absorber includes a gas spring cylinder containing a piston moveable between an extended position and a compressed position within the gas spring cylinder. A mechanical actuator is arranged whereby a bleed port is automatically closed when the gas spring is compressed to a predetermined position corresponding to a desired sag setting. In one embodiment, the position corresponds to a predetermined sag setting whereby the gas spring is partially compressed. In another embodiment, a proper sag setting is determined through the use of a processor and sensor that in one instance measure a position of shock absorber components to dictate a proper sag setting and in another instance calculate a pressure corresponding to a preferred sag setting.
Abstract translation: 减震器包括气弹簧缸,其包含可在气弹簧缸内延伸位置和压缩位置之间移动的活塞。 机械致动器被布置成使得当气体弹簧被压缩到对应于期望的下垂设置的预定位置时,泄放口自动关闭。 在一个实施例中,位置对应于预定的下垂设置,由此气弹簧部分地被压缩。 在另一个实施例中,通过使用处理器和传感器来确定适当的下垂设置,该处理器和传感器在一个实例中测量减震器部件的位置以指示适当的下垂设置,并且在另一实例中计算对应于优选的下垂设置的压力。
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公开(公告)号:US20240375473A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-14
申请号:US18636068
申请日:2024-04-15
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joseph FRANKLIN , Andrew LAIRD , Charles BASS , Ryan BAVETTA
IPC: B60G17/018 , B60G17/015 , B60G17/017 , B60G17/019 , B60G17/04 , B60G17/06 , B62J45/41 , B62J45/42 , B62K25/04 , B62K25/28
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that assist a user in performing proper setup of a vehicle suspension. A user may utilize a device equipped with an image sensor to assist the user in proper setup of a vehicle suspension. The device executes an application that prompts the user for input and instructs the user to perform a number of steps for adjusting the suspension components. In one embodiment, the application does not communicate with sensors on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the application may communicate with various sensors located on the vehicle to provide feedback to the device during the setup routine. In one embodiment, the device may analyze a digital image of a suspension component to provide feedback about a physical characteristic of the component.
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公开(公告)号:US20230332663A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-19
申请号:US18124523
申请日:2023-03-21
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joseph FRANKLIN , Andrew LAIRD , Robert C. FOX
CPC classification number: F16F9/3264 , B62K25/04 , B62K25/286 , F16F2228/08
Abstract: Methods and apparatus of a system for vehicles comprising a vehicle suspension, a sensor operable to measure an operational characteristic of the vehicle suspension, and a processor in communication with the sensor that is operable to suggest an operational setting of the vehicle suspension in response to an input from the sensor corresponding to the operational characteristic. A method for adjusting a suspension of a vehicle may comprise receiving suspension data with a processor, calculating a suspension setting suggestion with the processor, communicating the suspension setting suggestion to a user interface device, and adjusting the suspension based on the suspension setting suggestion.
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公开(公告)号:US20180086170A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-29
申请号:US15828230
申请日:2017-11-30
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joshua Benjamin YABLON , Andrew LAIRD , William M. BECKER , Joseph FRANKLIN , Dennis K. WOOTTEN
IPC: B60G17/052 , B60G13/10 , F16F9/16 , F16F9/02 , B60G11/27
CPC classification number: B60G17/052 , B60G11/27 , B60G13/10 , B60G2300/12 , B62K25/08 , F15D1/00 , F16F9/02 , F16F9/0218 , F16F9/16 , F16F13/00 , Y10T137/87161
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
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公开(公告)号:US20240351390A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-24
申请号:US18630707
申请日:2024-04-09
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joshua Benjamin YABLON , Andrew LAIRD , William M. BECKER , Joseph FRANKLIN , Dennis K. WOOTTEN
CPC classification number: B60G17/052 , B60G11/27 , B60G13/10 , F15D1/00 , F16F9/02 , F16F9/0218 , F16F9/16 , F16F13/00 , B60G2300/12 , B62K25/08 , Y10T137/87161
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
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公开(公告)号:US20220242191A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-04
申请号:US17723215
申请日:2022-04-18
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joshua Benjamin YABLON , Andrew LAIRD , William M. BECKER , Joseph FRANKLIN , Dennis K. WOOTTEN
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
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公开(公告)号:US20190030975A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-31
申请号:US16147200
申请日:2018-09-28
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joseph FRANKLIN , Andrew LAIRD , Charles BASS , Ryan BAVETTA
IPC: B60G17/018
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that assist a user in performing proper setup of a vehicle suspension. A user may utilize a device equipped with an image sensor to assist the user in proper setup of a vehicle suspension. The device executes an application that prompts the user for input and instructs the user to perform a number of steps for adjusting the suspension components. In one embodiment, the application does not communicate with sensors on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the application may communicate with various sensors located on the vehicle to provide feedback to the device during the setup routine. In one embodiment, the device may analyze a digital image of a suspension component to provide feedback about a physical characteristic of the component.
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公开(公告)号:US20240318703A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-26
申请号:US18592395
申请日:2024-02-29
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joseph FRANKLIN , Andrew LAIRD , Robert C. FOX
CPC classification number: F16F9/3264 , B62K25/04 , B62K25/286 , F16F2228/08
Abstract: Methods and apparatus of a system for vehicles comprising a vehicle suspension, a sensor operable to measure an operational characteristic of the vehicle suspension, and a processor in communication with the sensor that is operable to suggest an operational setting of the vehicle suspension in response to an input from the sensor corresponding to the operational characteristic. A method for adjusting a suspension of a vehicle may comprise receiving suspension data with a processor, calculating a suspension setting suggestion with the processor, communicating the suspension setting suggestion to a user interface device, and adjusting the suspension based on the suspension setting suggestion.
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公开(公告)号:US20210023901A1
公开(公告)日:2021-01-28
申请号:US17003746
申请日:2020-08-26
Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
Inventor: Mario GALASSO , Joseph FRANKLIN , Andrew LAIRD , Charles BASS , Ryan BAVETTA
IPC: B60G17/018 , B62K25/04 , B60G17/019 , B60G17/06 , B62K25/28 , B60G17/017 , B60G17/04 , B60G17/015
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that assist a user in performing proper setup of a vehicle suspension. A user may utilize a device equipped with an image sensor to assist the user in proper setup of a vehicle suspension. The device executes an application that prompts the user for input and instructs the user to perform a number of steps for adjusting the suspension components. In one embodiment, the application does not communicate with sensors on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the application may communicate with various sensors located on the vehicle to provide feedback to the device during the setup routine. In one embodiment, the device may analyze a digital image of a suspension component to provide feedback about a physical characteristic of the component.
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