Damper assembly

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2008-03-25

2008-03-25

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S124157, C267S136000, C188S322220

Reexamination Certificate

active

11536021

ABSTRACT:
A damper assembly for a suspension system of a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be mounted to one end of a strut in the suspension system. The housing has a chamber with fluid therein. The damper assembly also includes at least one diaphragm extending across the chamber to react with the fluid, to be compliant at relatively small displacements, and to be rigid at relatively large displacements.

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