Vehicle suspension system and height control valve therefor

Details Vehicle suspension system and height control valve therefor Vehicle suspension system and height control valve therefor

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Williams, Thomas (Department: 3683)

Spring devices

Vehicle

Comprising compressible fluid

C267S064160, C267SDIG003, C280S006159

Reexamination Certificate

active

07028996

ABSTRACT:
A height control valve for controlling the relative height between a vehicle frame and a trailing arm suspension. The height control valve comprises a housing defining an interior chamber and having an inlet port fluidly connecting to a source of pressurized air. An air spring port is provided in the housing for fluidly connecting to an air spring. Additionally, an exhaust port is provided in the housing for fluidly connecting to the atmosphere. A valve is disposed within the interior chamber and is selectively operable between a fill position, an exhaust position, and a neutral position.

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Communication pursuant to Article 96(2) EPC, dated Nov. 24, 2003 for Application No. 00 959 363.3-2421.

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