Abstract: Disclosed herein are shock absorbers and shock body assemblies, that include a cylinder cavity having first and second fluid pathways each between a top portion and a bottom portion of the cylinder cavity. A first check valve is disposed in line with the first fluid pathway, wherein the first check valve is configured to (i) allow hydraulic fluid flow in a first direction between the top and bottom portions of the cylinder cavity and (ii) prevent the hydraulic fluid flow in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. In some instances, a second check valve is disposed in line with the second fluid pathway, wherein the second check valve is configured to (i) allow the hydraulic fluid flow in the second direction between the top cylinder end and the bottom cylinder end of the cylinder cavity and (ii) prevent the hydraulic fluid flow in the first direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are shock absorbers and shock body assemblies, that include a shock body that is formed of a single part. The shock body includes a cylinder cavity and reservoir cavity that share a single separating wall and are closed on top by a single integral cap portion. Multiple fluid flow paths extend along an exterior the cylinder cavity and have top and bottom ends fluidly coupled with cylinder cavity. The shock body assembly includes multiple check valves and adjustable valves, integrated into the flow paths, that govern hydraulic flow along the flow paths to affect the damping function of the shock absorber. The shock body is formed via a material additive manufacturing process such that the shock is formed of a single material via a single continuous process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are shock absorbers and shock body assemblies, that include a shock body that is formed of a single part. The shock body includes a cylinder cavity and reservoir cavity that share a single separating wall and are closed on top by a single integral cap portion. Multiple fluid flow paths extend along an exterior the cylinder cavity and have top and bottom ends fluidly coupled with cylinder cavity. The shock body assembly includes multiple check valves and adjustable valves, integrated into the flow paths, that govern hydraulic flow along the flow paths to affect the damping function of the shock absorber. The shock body is formed via a material additive manufacturing process such that the shock is formed of a single material via a single continuous process.