公开(公告)号：US20200376368A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16999550

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Wesley E. ALLINGER ,  David M. HAUGEN ,  Robert David KASWEN ,  Mark Stephen FITZSIMMONS

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200376367A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16999450

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Wesley E. ALLINGER ,  David M. HAUGEN ,  Robert David KASWEN ,  Mark Stephen FITZSIMMONS

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

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.

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：US20200070927A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：US16678858

申请日：2019-11-08

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO

IPC: B62K21/02

Abstract: A lower fork alignment system for a vehicle is described. The lower fork alignment system includes: a brace detachably coupling a first lower tube and a second lower tube of a lower fork, wherein the first and second lower tubes include: first and second receiving adjustment mechanism configured for receiving corresponding interfacing mechanisms of the brace, wherein upon receipt of alignment features of the interfacing mechanisms, one of the first lower tube and the second lower tube is enabled to be adjusted in a horizontal direction along a horizontal axis, and the other of the first lower tube and the second lower tube is enabled to be adjusted in a vertical direction along a vertical axis.

公开(公告)号：US20180334008A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US16051245

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Everet Owen ERICKSEN ,  Christopher Paul COX ,  Philip TSIARAS ,  Mark LARSON ,  Mario GALASSO ,  Matt McLellan

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  F16F9/512 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/08

CPC classification number: B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2206/41 ,  B60G2400/104 ,  B60G2400/202 ,  B60G2400/204 ,  B60G2400/208 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2400/33 ,  B60G2400/34 ,  B60G2400/39 ,  B60G2400/41 ,  B60G2400/44 ,  B60G2400/5182 ,  B60G2400/62 ,  B60G2400/63 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2500/102 ,  B60G2500/11 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  B60G2600/187 ,  B60G2600/20 ,  B60G2600/26 ,  B60G2600/70 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/014 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/5126

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.

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：US20180326808A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US16042563

申请日：2018-07-23

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Everet Owen ERICKSEN ,  Christopher Paul COX ,  Philip TSIARAS ,  Mark LARSON ,  Mario GALASSO ,  Matt McLellan

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/015 ,  F16F9/512

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.

公开(公告)号：US20170158282A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15436423

申请日：2017-02-17

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Mario GALASSO ,  Wesley E. ALLINGER

IPC: B62K25/08 ,  B62K21/02

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

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.