公开(公告)号：US20150375593A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14848947

申请日：2015-09-09

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Joshua Benjamin YABLON ,  Andrew LAIRD ,  William M. BECKER ,  Joseph FRANKLIN ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN

IPC: B60G17/052 ,  B62K25/08 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆悬架系统气弹簧的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，车辆悬架系统中的气体弹簧包括可压缩主气体室和一个额外的体积可组合与主室来改变所述系统的气体弹簧刚度。 在一个实施例中，通过柔性密封构件产生低摩擦的活塞密封。

公开(公告)号：US20150100206A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14569419

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Joseph FRANKLIN

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G11/27

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。

公开(公告)号：US20240125371A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18135610

申请日：2023-04-17

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Joseph FRANKLIN

IPC: F16F9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G15/10 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/052 ,  F16F9/00 ,  F16F9/32 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/43 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: F16F9/0209 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G15/10 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  F16F9/003 ,  F16F9/3292 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/43 ,  F16M13/02 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2401/142

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200309229A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16902907

申请日：2020-06-16

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Joseph FRANKLIN ,  Andrew LAIRD ,  Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/32 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/28

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200248770A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16821999

申请日：2020-03-17

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Joseph FRANKLIN

IPC: F16F9/02 ,  F16F9/32 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G15/10 ,  F16F9/00 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20180328442A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US16043826

申请日：2018-07-24

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Joseph FRANKLIN ,  Andrew LAIRD ,  Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/32 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/28

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.

公开(公告)号：US20160185178A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15061735

申请日：2016-03-04

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Joseph FRANKLIN ,  Andrew LAIRD ,  Charles BASS ,  Ryan BAVETTA

IPC: B60G17/018 ,  G06T7/00 ,  B62K25/04

CPC classification number: B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/019 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/0424 ,  B60G17/06 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B60G2401/14 ,  B60G2401/142 ,  B60G2500/102 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2600/04 ,  B60G2600/182 ,  B60G2600/20 ,  B60G2600/704 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/286 ,  B62K2025/044 ,  B62K2025/047 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  B62K2207/00 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30248 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  G06T2210/22

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.

公开(公告)号：US20160069411A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14940839

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Joseph FRANKLIN

IPC: F16F9/02 ,  F16F9/00 ,  B60G15/10 ,  F16F9/34

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.

公开(公告)号：US20150073657A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14446179

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Joseph FRANKLIN ,  Andrew LAIRD ,  Charles BASS ,  Ryan BAVETTA

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  G06T7/00 ,  B62K25/04

CPC classification number: B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/019 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/0424 ,  B60G17/06 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B60G2401/14 ,  B60G2401/142 ,  B60G2500/102 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2600/04 ,  B60G2600/182 ,  B60G2600/20 ,  B60G2600/704 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/286 ,  B62K2025/044 ,  B62K2025/047 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  B62K2207/00 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30248 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  G06T2210/22

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种帮助用户执行车辆悬架的正确设置的方法和装置。 用户可以使用装备有图像传感器的装置来辅助用户适当地设置车辆悬架。 设备执行提示用户输入的应用程序，并指示用户执行多个步骤来调整悬架组件。 在一个实施例中，应用程序不与车辆上的传感器通信。 在另一个实施例中，应用可以与位于车辆上的各种传感器通信，以在设置程序期间向设备提供反馈。 在一个实施例中，设备可以分析悬架部件的数字图像以提供关于部件的物理特性的反馈。