Brakes – Internal-resistance motion retarder – Having a thrust member with a variable volume chamber
Patent
1996-10-03
1998-12-15
Oberleitner, Robert J.
Brakes
Internal-resistance motion retarder
Having a thrust member with a variable volume chamber
1883191, 18832215, 18832222, 280276, B62K 2508, B62K 2506, F16F 900
Patent
active
058486755
ABSTRACT:
A damping apparatus for use in a bicycle fork includes two telescoping legs, a rebound piston and a compression piston. A damping fluid is provided in the apparatus. The pistons and legs define compression rebound and variable zones into which the fluid may flow to provide desired damping.
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Schwartz Chris
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