公开(公告)号：US20190271375A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-05

申请号：US16418400

申请日：2019-05-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

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

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：US20190195309A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US16287860

申请日：2019-02-27

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Joshua Benjamin YABLON ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Robert C. FOX ,  David M. HAUGEN ,  Sante PELOT

IPC: F16F9/48 ,  F16F9/44 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/46 ,  F16F9/06 ,  F16F9/512 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/052

CPC classification number: F16F9/48 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B60G17/0416 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/242 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B60G2500/22 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/065 ,  F16F9/44 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F9/512 ,  F16F2224/046 ,  F16F2230/186

Abstract: A vehicle suspension damper for providing a variable damping rate. The vehicle suspension damper comprises a first damping mechanism having a variable first threshold pressure, a second damping mechanism having a second threshold pressure, and a compressible chamber in communication with a damping fluid chamber, wherein the second damping mechanism is responsive to a compression of said compressible chamber.

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：US20170284499A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15631655

申请日：2017-06-23

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Joshua Benjamin YABLON ,  Dennis K. WOOTTEN ,  Robert C. FOX ,  David M. HAUGEN ,  Sante PELOT

IPC: F16F9/48 ,  F16F9/46 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B60G17/052

CPC classification number: F16F9/48 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B60G17/0416 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/242 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B60G2500/22 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/065 ,  F16F9/44 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F9/512 ,  F16F2224/046 ,  F16F2230/186

Abstract: A vehicle suspension damper for providing a variable damping rate. The vehicle suspension damper comprises a first damping mechanism having a variable first threshold pressure, a second damping mechanism having a second threshold pressure, and a compressible chamber in communication with a damping fluid chamber, wherein the second damping mechanism is responsive to a compression of said compressible chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20160131218A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US15001035

申请日：2016-01-19

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

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

IPC: F16F9/504 ,  F16F9/34 ,  B62K25/08 ,  F16F9/18

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。

公开(公告)号：US20150321533A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14804512

申请日：2015-07-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew LAIRD ,  Robert C. FOX

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B62K25/06 ,  B60G15/12

CPC classification number: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B60G2500/11 ,  B60G2800/162 ,  B62K25/06 ,  B62K25/28 ,  B62K25/283 ,  B62K2025/048 ,  F16F9/065 ,  F16F9/446 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F2228/066

Abstract: Altering the damping rate of a vehicle suspension damper. A pressure of a damping fluid is exerted against a second valve mechanism connected to the vehicle suspension damper. The pressure of the damping fluid is increased beyond a threshold of the second valve mechanism that is adjustable by an adjustment member. The adjustment member is exposed through a high pressure side of the vehicle suspension damper. The second valve mechanism is then opened.

Abstract translation: 改变车辆悬架阻尼器的阻尼率。 阻尼流体的压力被施加到连接到车辆悬架阻尼器的第二阀机构上。 阻尼流体的压力增加超过可由调节构件调节的第二阀机构的阈值。 调节构件通过车辆悬架阻尼器的高压侧露出。 然后打开第二阀机构。

公开(公告)号：US20150285325A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14742545

申请日：2015-06-17

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. FOX

IPC: F16F9/512

CPC classification number: F16F9/5126 ,  F16F9/44 ,  F16F9/512

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.

Abstract translation: 阻尼器包括活塞杆，阻尼活塞，至少一个容纳阻尼液体的气缸，用于将阻尼器内部分隔成两个液室的固定分隔构件，压力源和与压力源连通的阀， 作为压力的函数反应。 阀也可以与附加的力连通，例如可以调节的机械弹簧力。 阀可以包括增压器。 阀在第一方向流过分隔件时产生液体流动阻力。 第一方向上的流体流动阻力根据由压力源传递到阀的力的大小和任何额外的力而变化。 分隔构件可以包括用于在第二方向上提供液体的低阻回流的装置。