公开(公告)号：US20240353020A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18290161

申请日：2022-05-19

Applicant: DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.

Inventor： Stefan DEFERME ,  Oskar ROMBO ,  Simon TINGÅKER

IPC: F16K31/06 ,  F16F9/32

CPC classification number: F16K31/0675 ,  F16F9/3271 ,  F16F2226/04 ,  F16F2230/0041

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coil assembly for an actively controlled damping valve assembly of a vehicle, comprising: a mating surface for mating with an inner surface of a cavity of a valve housing of the damping valve assembly, and a fixation member configured for axially and rotationally locking the coil assembly with said valve housing, wherein the fixation member is adapted with an outer surface of substantially circular geometry comprising two or more protuberances circumferentially spaced apart and defining press-fit interference points with the inner surface of the cavity such that the coil assembly is axially and rotationally lockable to the valve housing irrespective whether the coil assembly is inserted into the valve housing in a first axial rotational orientation or an at least second axial rotational orientation relative the valve housing different from the first axial rotational orientation. An actively controlled damping valve assembly or a vehicle and a method of mounting the coil assembly in such damping valve assembly is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240351392A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18302382

申请日：2023-04-18

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Peter BOON ,  Tom DANIELS ,  Paolo DIOMEDI ,  Peter MAEX

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08

CPC classification number: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/014

Abstract: A suspension system including hydraulic circuits that extend between dampers located at opposite corners of the vehicle and at least one load distribution unit that is connected in fluid communication with at least two hydraulic circuits. The load distribution unit includes a manifold block with a cylinder bore, a pair of pressure tubes, a piston rod assembly, and an integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler. The pressure tubes are partially received in the cylinder bore to define a pair of opposed cylinders and mate with the integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler. The piston rod assembly includes a piston rod and a pair of opposed pistons that are slidingly received within the opposed cylinders. In addition to retaining the pressure tubes, the integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler supports and permits the piston rod to slide longitudinally relative to the manifold block.

公开(公告)号：US12083848B1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US18197142

申请日：2023-05-15

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Miguel Dhaens ,  Monzer Al Sakka

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B13/06

CPC classification number: B60G17/08 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B13/06 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2500/104

Abstract: A single axle suspension system including right and left dampers, first and second hydraulic circuits, one or more pressurizing mechanisms with a variable volume chamber that is connected in fluid communication with the first or second hydraulic circuits, and a bi-directional pump with a first impeller that is arranged in fluid communication with the first hydraulic circuit, a second impeller that is arranged in fluid communication with the second hydraulic circuit, and a motor that is configured to drive rotation of the first and second impellers to simultaneously pump the hydraulic fluid through the first and second hydraulic circuits in opposite directions. Each pressurizing mechanism includes a driven piston that is moveable in first and second directions to increase and decrease the volume of the variable volume chamber and therefore increase and decrease static pressure within the first and/or second hydraulic circuits independent of damper movements.

公开(公告)号：US11988264B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US17505131

申请日：2021-10-19

Applicant: DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.

Inventor： Michael Alan Bender

IPC: F16F9/19 ,  F16F9/32 ,  F16F9/34

CPC classification number: F16F9/19 ,  F16F9/3235 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F2222/12

Abstract: A baffle press-fit against an inner portion of an outer tube defining an interior of a hydraulic damper. The baffle comprising a first wall, a second wall, opposite the first wall, a circumferential third wall, and a channel formed between at least a portion of the circumferential third wall and the inner portion of the outer tube. The channel comprising an inlet formed along at least a portion of the first wall, an outlet formed along at least a portion of the second wall, and a groove formed along at least a portion of the circumferential third wall and fluidly coupling the inlet to the outlet.

公开(公告)号：US20240110609A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18371526

申请日：2023-09-22

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Stefan DEFERME ,  Bert Louis Jozef DIELS ,  Gert MANGELSCHOTS

IPC: F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/346

CPC classification number: F16F9/3405 ,  F16F9/346

Abstract: A damper comprises an inner tube having a longitudinal axis with a piston slidably disposed in the inner tube. An outer tube surrounds the inner tube and defines a fluid chamber therebetween. A first valve assembly includes a first valve ring and a first valve disc fixed to the first valve ring. The first valve disc covers a first passageway to restrict flow therethrough in a first direction and allow flow in an opposite second direction. A second valve assembly includes a second valve ring and a second valve disc fixed to the second valve ring. The second valve disc covers a second passageway through the second valve ring to restrict flow therethrough in the second direction and allow flow in the first direction. The first valve assembly is axially spaced apart from the second valve assembly.

公开(公告)号：US11912092B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17499620

申请日：2021-10-12

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Bert Vandersmissen ,  Stein Slootmaekers ,  Peter Boon

IPC: B60G17/0185 ,  B60G17/015

CPC classification number: B60G17/0185 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60G2202/414 ,  B60G2202/416 ,  B60G2400/51 ,  B60G2600/08

Abstract: A system includes: a state module configured to selectively set a present state to a first state; a valve control module configured to determine first target open and closed states for valves of a suspension system based on the present state and to open and close the valves according to the first target open and closed states, respectively; a pump control module configured to, when the valves are in the first target open and closed states, respectively, selectively operate an electric pump in a first direction to increase hydraulic fluid pressure in a first portion of the suspension system; and a leak module configured to selectively diagnose a leak in a first one of the valves associated with the first state based on a first pressure in the first portion of the suspension system while the valves are open and closed according to the first target open and closed states.

公开(公告)号：US11892056B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17497274

申请日：2021-10-08

Applicant: DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.

Inventor： Matthew Lawrence Roessle

IPC: F16F9/49 ,  F16F9/18 ,  F16F9/36 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F16F9/48 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/32 ,  B60G17/08

CPC classification number: F16F9/49 ,  F16F9/18 ,  F16F9/3405 ,  F16F9/368 ,  F16F9/483 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2500/11 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  B60G2800/162 ,  F16F9/3242 ,  F16F2222/12 ,  F16F2228/066 ,  F16F2230/18 ,  F16F2230/30 ,  F16F2232/08 ,  F16F2234/02

Abstract: A ring circumscribing a moveable rod of a hydraulic damper, the moveable rod defining a central axis, the ring comprising a first circumferential surface, a second circumferential surface, a first finger, a second finger, a first flange, and a second flange. The first finger and the first flange defining a first end of the ring. The second finger and the second flange defining a second end of the ring.

公开(公告)号：US20240003399A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US17854102

申请日：2022-06-30

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Dries HEINES ,  Stefan DEFERME

IPC: F16F9/34 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F16F9/512

CPC classification number: F16F9/34 ,  B60G13/08 ,  F16F9/5126 ,  B60G2206/41

Abstract: A damper with a pressure tube and an outer tube, a piston rod extending between first and second piston rod ends, and a piston mounted to the second piston rod end. The piston is disposed within the pressure tube to define rebound and compression chambers. A reservoir chamber is positioned between the pressure tube and the outer tube and an intake valve assembly, abutting one end of the pressure tube inside the outer tube, defines at least one intermediate chamber that is arranged in fluid communication with at least one externally mounted, electro-mechanical control valve. A rebound chamber pressure relief valve, in the form of a poppet positioned inside the piston and piston rod end, releases excess fluid pressure in the rebound chamber. A compression chamber pressure relief valve, in the form of a poppet positioned inside the intake valve assembly, releases excess fluid pressure in the compression chamber.

公开(公告)号：US11808323B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17175972

申请日：2021-02-15

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Franky Montagna

IPC: F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/32 ,  F16F9/18 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/348 ,  F16K15/02

CPC classification number: F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/185 ,  F16F9/3242 ,  F16F9/348 ,  F16K15/028 ,  B60G13/08 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2206/41 ,  B60G2206/70 ,  B60G2500/112 ,  B60G2600/21 ,  B60G2800/162 ,  F16F2222/12 ,  F16F2224/0208 ,  F16F2228/066 ,  F16F2230/183 ,  F16F2232/08 ,  F16F2234/02

Abstract: A damper assembly includes a pressure tube defining a first chamber and a piston movable within the first chamber. The damper assembly includes a reserve tube defining a second chamber. The damper assembly includes a cylinder end attached to the pressure tube, the cylinder end defining a passage in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber. The damper assembly includes an orifice disc attached to the cylinder end and defining an opening in fluid communication with the passage. The damper assembly includes a check disc attached to the cylinder end, the check disc movable from a first position spaced from orifice disc to a second position abutting the orifice disc. Movement of the piston within the first chamber causes fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber via the passage of the cylinder end. The check disc and the orifice disc limit a rate of such fluid flow.

公开(公告)号：US20230339278A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US17726735

申请日：2022-04-22

Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.

Inventor： Jan VOCHTEN ,  Stefan PEERENBOOMS ,  Tom DANIELS ,  Gunter VANDENBORNE ,  Kenny BERWAERTS

IPC: B60G13/14 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B60G17/08

CPC classification number: B60G13/14 ,  B60G13/10 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/242 ,  B60G2500/114 ,  B60G2206/41

Abstract: An accumulator for a vehicle suspension damper, which includes an outer shell with an open end that connects to an accumulator port on the damper and a distal end, opposite the open end, which includes an end wall that extends radially inward to a gas charging port. A bellows assembly, which includes an annular bellows wall extending between proximal and distal plates, is positioned inside the outer shell to define a pressurized gas chamber inside the accumulator that is arranged in fluid communication with the gas charging port. The gas charging port includes a stem that extends inwardly from the end wall of the outer shell and the distal plate of the bellows assembly has an inner diameter that is received on the stem. The inner diameter of the distal plate is coupled to the stem of the gas charging port by a fixation component.