公开(公告)号：US20140327197A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14336929

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Franklin ,  Robert C. FOX

IPC: B60G11/27

CPC classification number: F16F9/34 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  F16F9/0209 ,  F16F9/0245 ,  F16F9/0281 ,  F16F9/06 ,  F16F9/3415 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16F2238/02 ,  F16K15/044 ,  Y10T137/86493

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas spring having a travel control includes positive and negative chambers and a valve mechanism that controls the fluid communication between the chambers. The valve mechanism includes a valve bore that while only moving a small amount, allows for large changes in gas spring travel length.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，具有行程控制的气弹簧包括正和负腔以及控制腔室之间的流体连通的阀机构。 阀机构包括一个仅在少量移动的阀孔，允许气弹簧行程长度发生大的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20140262647A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14294113

申请日：2014-06-02

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/504 ,  B62K25/04

CPC classification number: F16F9/504 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62K25/286 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  F16F9/064 ,  F16F9/34 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: A front bicycle suspension assembly having an inertia valve is described. The front bicycle suspension assembly may include at least upper and lower telescoping tubes and include a damping tube containing an inertia valve. The inertia valve may include an inertia mass movable along the outer surface of a valve shaft as the inertia valve moves between first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有惯性阀的前自行车悬架组件。 前自行车悬架组件可以包括至少上和下伸缩管，并且包括容纳惯性阀的阻尼管。 惯性阀可以包括随着惯性阀在第一和第二位置之间移动的沿阀轴的外表面移动的惯性质量块。

公开(公告)号：US20140077427A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14086649

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/06

CPC classification number: F16F9/061 ,  B62K25/06

Abstract: A gas spring capable of having long and short travel modes is described. The gas spring uses liquid in combination with pressurized air to affect the travel length. Unlike conventional gas springs, the gas spring according to the invention may have its travel reduced more than, for example, by 50%.

Abstract translation: 描述能够具有长和短行程模式的气弹簧。 气弹簧与加压空气结合使用液体来影响行程长度。 与传统的气弹簧不同，根据本发明的气弹簧可以使其行程减少超过例如50％。

公开(公告)号：US20220252131A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：US17713164

申请日：2022-04-04

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/44

Abstract: A damper includes a piston rod, a damping piston, at least one cylinder containing a damping liquid, a fixed partition member for partitioning the interior of the damper into two liquid chambers, a pressure source, and a valve in communication with the pressure source which reacts as a function of the pressure. The valve can also be in communication with additional forces, such as mechanical spring forces, which can be adjustable. The valve can include a pressure intensifier. The valve generates fluid flow resistance during flow of liquid in a first direction through the partition member. The fluid flow resistance in the first direction varies according to the amount of force communicated to the valve by the pressure source and any additional forces. The partition member can include means for providing low-resistance return flow of liquid in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20210222750A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US17195216

申请日：2021-03-08

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Franklin ,  Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/34 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/02 ,  F16F9/06 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16K15/04

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas spring having a travel control includes positive and negative chambers and a valve mechanism that controls the fluid communication between the chambers. The valve mechanism includes a valve bore that while only moving a small amount, allows for large changes in gas spring travel length.

公开(公告)号：US20180057100A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15796564

申请日：2017-10-27

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16F9/43 ,  F16F9/06 ,  B62K25/04

Abstract: A gas spring curve control valve for a adjustable-volume gas-pressurized device is described. The valve allows for selection from among at least four spring curves and can be packaged in small spaces/devices. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a rotary cam having grooves and lobes that interact with spring loaded ball bearings and an external adjuster knob are used to easily change the gas spring curve “on-the-fly” and with minimal user effort.

公开(公告)号：US20180038444A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15788711

申请日：2017-10-19

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Robert C. FOX ,  Joshua Benjamin YABLON ,  David M. Haugen

IPC: F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/34

CPC classification number: F16F9/5126 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/0416 ,  B60G17/048 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2202/322 ,  B60G2500/22 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/44

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive vales are incorporated within a dampening system to permit user-adjustable tuning of a shock absorber. In one embodiment, a pressure-sensitive valve includes an isolated gas chamber having a pressure therein that is settable by a user.

公开(公告)号：US20170261063A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15600755

申请日：2017-05-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/504 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/06 ,  B62K25/28 ,  B62K25/04 ,  F16F9/34

CPC classification number: F16F9/504 ,  B62K25/04 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62K25/286 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  F16F9/064 ,  F16F9/34 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: A front bicycle suspension assembly having an inertia valve is described. The front bicycle suspension assembly may include at least upper and lower telescoping tubes and include a damping tube containing an inertia valve. The inertia valve may include an inertia mass movable along the outer surface of a valve shaft as the inertia valve moves between first and second positions.

公开(公告)号：US20150158547A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14621905

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: B62K25/08

CPC classification number: B62K25/08 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  F16F9/068 ,  F16F9/43 ,  F16F9/462

Abstract: A gas spring curve control valve for a adjustable-volume gas-pressurized device is described. The valve allows for selection from among at least four spring curves and can be packaged in small spaces/devices. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a rotary cam having grooves and lobes that interact with spring loaded ball bearings and an external adjuster knob are used to easily change the gas spring curve “on-the-fly” and with minimal user effort.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于可调节体积的气体加压装置的气弹簧曲线控制阀。 该阀允许从至少四个弹簧曲线中进行选择，并且可以被封装在小空间/装置中。 在本发明的一个示例性实施例中，具有与弹簧加载的球轴承和外部调节器旋钮相互作用的槽和凸角的旋转凸轮被用于容易地“即时”地改变气弹簧曲线并且以最小的用户努力。

公开(公告)号：US20140102839A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14107963

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: FOX FACTORY, INC.

Inventor： William M. BECKER ,  Robert C. FOX ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN

IPC: F16F9/504 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/06

CPC classification number: F16F9/504 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/06 ,  F16F9/18 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/446

Abstract: A modern suspension damper, for example, a shock absorber or a suspension fork, including an inertia valve and a pressure-relief feature is disclosed. The pressure-relief feature includes a rotatable adjustment knob that allows the pressure-relief threshold to be externally adjusted by the rider “on-the-fly” and without the use of tools.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种现代的悬挂阻尼器，例如包括惯性阀和减压特征的减震器或悬挂叉。 减压特征包括可旋转的调节旋钮，其允许乘员“即时”外部调节压力释放阈值，而不使用工具。