公开(公告)号：US07766135B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11750901

申请日：2007-05-18

Applicant: Robert C. Fox

Inventor： Robert C. Fox

IPC: F16F9/504

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：US20100181709A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12684921

申请日：2010-01-09

Applicant: Andrew LAIRD ,  Robert C. Fox

Inventor： Andrew LAIRD ,  Robert C. Fox

IPC: B60G15/12 ,  B60G11/26

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：US20080179796A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11669862

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Robert C. Fox

Inventor： Robert C. Fox

IPC: F16F5/00 ,  B60G11/26

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：US07374028B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11261051

申请日：2005-10-27

Applicant: Robert C. Fox

Inventor： Robert C. Fox

IPC: F16F9/34

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

Abstract: A self-pressurized damper, for example, a pressure-sensitive damper is described. At least one suspension spring is used to pressurize the damping fluid, a task typically carried out by a sealed moveable barrier, such as an internal floating piston (IFP) and a pressurized gas. Thus, stroke length may be maximized. Furthermore, the amount of compression damping force produced by the damper may be a function of the force generated by the at least one suspension spring.

Abstract translation: 描述了自加压阻尼器，例如压敏阻尼器。 至少一个悬挂弹簧用于对阻尼流体加压，这通常由密封的可移动屏障（例如内部浮动活塞（IFP））和加压气体执行。 因此，行程长度可以最大化。 此外，由阻尼器产生的压缩阻尼力的量可以是由至少一个悬架弹簧产生的力的函数。

公开(公告)号：US07273137B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US11259629

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Robert C. Fox

Inventor： Robert C. Fox

IPC: F16F9/504 ,  F16F9/34

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

Abstract: A damper including an inertia valve movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively alter the compression damping rate of the shock absorber is disclosed. In these embodiments, the damper has at least one chamber that at least partially surrounds two other chambers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种阻尼器，其包括可在打开位置和关闭位置之间运动的惯性阀，以选择性地改变减震器的压缩阻尼率。 在这些实施例中，阻尼器具有至少部分地围绕两个其它腔室的至少一个腔室。

公开(公告)号：US06296092B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09422867

申请日：1999-10-21

Applicant: John Marking ,  Douglas E. Brewer ,  Robert C. Fox

Inventor： John Marking ,  Douglas E. Brewer ,  Robert C. Fox

IPC: F16F902

CPC classification number: F16F9/067 ,  F16F9/0209 ,  F16F9/3235 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/43 ,  F16F9/48

Abstract: The present invention is directed to shock absorbers, including position-sensitive shock absorbers (2) in which the position-sensitive damping can be different during compression and rebound strokes, and shock absorbers (60) with damping adjusters (80, 118) which vary the damping provided during compression and rebound strokes. The position-sensitive shock absorber includes a cylinder (4) within which a piston (122) is movably mounted for movement between the first and second ends of the cylinder. Bypass openings (24-32) open into the cylinder interior (6) at axially spaced-apart positions. The bypass openings are coupled by a bypass channel (38). A flow valve (40, 42) may be positioned along the bypass channel permitting fluid flow from the first opening to the second opening and restricting fluid flow from the second opening to the first opening. A pressurized gas container (18) may be fluidly coupled to the cylinder interior with a movable barrier (14) separating the pressurized gas container and the cylinder interior.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及减震器，包括位置敏感的减震器（2），其中位置敏感阻尼在压缩和回弹冲程期间可以是不同的，以及具有阻尼调节器（80,118）的减震器（60），其变化 在压缩和回弹冲程期间提供阻尼。 所述位置敏感型减震器包括气缸（4），活塞（122）可移动地安装在所述气缸内，以便在气缸的第一和第二端之间移动。 旁路开口（24-32）在轴向间隔开的位置处开启到气缸内部（6）。 旁路开口通过旁路通道（38）耦合。 流动阀（40,42）可以沿着旁通通道定位，允许流体从第一开口流到第二开口并限制流体从第二开口流到第一开口。 加压气体容器（18）可以与分离加压气体容器和气缸内部的可移动屏障（14）流体地联接到气缸内部。