公开(公告)号：US10240655B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US15808645

申请日：2017-11-09

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Dennis K. Wootten ,  Bryan Wesley Anderson

IPC: F16F9/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle shock absorber comprising a main damper cylinder, a first reservoir and a second reservoir. One embodiment includes a first operational mode where both reservoirs are in fluid communication with the cylinder. In a second operational mode, only one reservoir communicates with the cylinder during fluid evacuation from the cylinder. In each mode, rebound from either or both reservoirs may travel through a single, user-adjustable metering device.

公开(公告)号：US10145435B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15211670

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Dennis K. Wootten ,  Joseph Franklin

IPC: F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/02 ,  F16F9/32 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G15/10 ,  F16F9/00 ,  F16F9/43 ,  F16M13/02 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B62K25/28

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：US09855812B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

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: F16F13/00 ,  F16D1/00 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G11/27 ,  F15D1/00 ,  F16F9/02 ,  F16F9/16 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B62K25/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US09523406B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14940839

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Dennis K. Wootten ,  Joseph Franklin

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

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：US09255620B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14330850

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Dennis K. Wootten ,  Bryan Wesley Anderson

IPC: F16F9/06

CPC classification number: F16F9/065 ,  F16F9/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle shock absorber comprising a main damper cylinder, a first reservoir and a second reservoir. One embodiment includes a first operational mode where both reservoirs are in fluid communication with the cylinder. In a second operational mode, only one reservoir communicates with the cylinder during fluid evacuation from the cylinder. In each mode, rebound from either or both reservoirs may travel through a single, user-adjustable metering device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆减震器的方法和装置，包括主阻尼器气缸，第一储液器和第二储液器。 一个实施例包括第一操作模式，其中两个储存器与气缸流体连通。 在第二操作模式中，在从气缸排出液体的过程中，只有一个储存器与气缸连通。 在每个模式中，从一个或两个储存器的回弹可以通过单个用户可调节的计量装置运行。

公开(公告)号：US09186949B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14569419

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Dennis K. Wootten ,  Joseph Franklin

IPC: F16F9/34 ,  B60G17/015 ,  F16F9/32 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/052

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：US20130221713A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13844516

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: FOX FACTORY, INC.

Inventor： Sante Pelot ,  David M. Haugen ,  Wes Alinger ,  Mario Galasso ,  Andrew Laird

IPC: B62J1/02

CPC classification number: B62J1/08 ,  B62J1/02 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62K19/36 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D7/0635 ,  G06F19/3481

Abstract: A system including: a seat post; a user interface operatively connected with the seat post, the user interface configured for receiving instructions associated with a height of the seat post and for communicating received instructions to at least one controller coupled with a motive source of the seat post; and a valve assembly in communication with the motive source, the valve assembly regulating fluid flow within a variable finite positioning seat post height mode in response to a translation of the received instructions by the motive source.

Abstract translation: 一种系统，包括：座位; 所述用户界面被配置为接收与所述座椅柱的高度相关联的指令，并且用于将接收到的指令传送到与所述座椅的动力源耦合的至少一个控制器; 以及与所述动力源连通的阀组件，所述阀组件响应于由所述动力源对接收到的指令的转换而在可变有限定位座椅柱高度模式内调节流体流动。

公开(公告)号：US20130134686A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13748788

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: FOX FACTORY, INC.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Wesley E. Allinger

IPC: B62K25/08

CPC classification number: B62K25/08 ,  B62K21/02 ,  B62K2025/048

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an adjustable suspension system for a vehicle comprises at least one strut. In one embodiment, the stanchion (or slider) is non-uniform with a major and minor circumferential stiffness and is adjustable relative to a fore and aft axis of the vehicle in order to provide a differing amount of stiffness relative thereto. In another embodiment, a portion of the stanchion is circular and a reinforcement is annularly disposed therearound with axial retention formations, The reinforcement has a non-uniform circumferential characteristic and is rotatable relative to the fore/aft axis of the vehicle

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的可调节悬挂系统的方法和装置包括至少一个支柱。 在一个实施例中，支柱（或滑块）具有不均匀的主要和较小的周向刚度，并且可相对于车辆的前后轴线调节，以便相对于其提供不同的刚度。 在另一个实施例中，支柱的一部分是圆形的，并且加强件环形地设置在其周围并具有轴向保持结构。加强件具有不均匀的周向特征并且可相对于车辆的前/后轴线旋转

公开(公告)号：US20130026730A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13646041

申请日：2012-10-05

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso

IPC: B62K21/02

CPC classification number: B62K25/08 ,  B62K21/02 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  F16F1/38 ,  F16F7/12

Abstract: A suspension assembly including a core member; and a skin member bonded on said core member. The skin member having a higher strength than the core member.

公开(公告)号：US12170137B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-17

申请号：US16721697

申请日：2019-12-19

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario Galasso ,  Wesley E. Allinger ,  David M. Haugen ,  Robert David Kaswen ,  Mark Stephen Fitzsimmons

IPC: A63B69/16 ,  A63B22/06 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A63B71/06 ,  A63F9/14 ,  A63F13/216 ,  A63F13/525 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G16H20/30 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.