Travel control for a gas spring and gas spring having very short travel modes

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%.

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Main Author FOX ROBERT C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.12.2013
Subjects
BLASTING
CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS
CYCLE FRAMES
CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
CYCLE STEERING DEVICES
CYCLES
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FORCYCLES
SHOCK-ABSORBERS
SPRINGS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
WEAPONS
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Summary: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%.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113164065