Abstract: A damper assembly includes a damper tube extending along a center axis and defining a fluid compartment. A piston is attached to a damper rod and divides the fluid compartment into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. The piston includes a piston body and a frequency-dependent (FD) valve. The piston body defines an intermediate chamber in fluid communication with the rebound chamber. The FD valve includes: an FD housing having a tubular shape surrounding an FD chamber, an FD slider disposed within the FD housing and dividing the FD chamber into an FD pressure chamber and an FD displacement chamber, an FD control stack configured to regulate fluid flow between the intermediate chamber and the FD pressure chamber, and an FD working disc configured to deflect together with the FD housing for regulating fluid flow between the rebound chamber and the compression chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic damper comprising a tube and a piston assembly provided with rebound valve assemblies and compression valve assemblies, wherein each valve assembly comprises a deflectable-disc valve and a blow-off valve. The piston assembly comprises two sleeve-shaped members each provided with a plurality of blow-off valve flow passages, a plurality of deflectable-disc valve flow passages, and a central opening, wherein the piston rod passes through said central openings to secure the piston assembly, a plurality of deflectable disc(s) of the deflectable-disc valve cover(s) said deflectable-disc valve flow passages , wherein a plurality of disc(s) of the blow-off valve adjoin(s) said blow-off valve flow passages, wherein the piston assembly further comprises two spring seats abutting said disc(s) of the blow-off valve, and at least one spring disposed within said internal chamber that biases said spring seats towards said number of discBP-S20010US(s).

Abstract: A damper assembly includes a housing having a tubular shape defining a main chamber extending along a center axis. A piston is movable along the center axis and divides the main chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. The piston includes a piston body defining a frequency-adaptive orifice (FAO) passage providing fluid communication between the compression chamber and the rebound chamber. The piston includes an FAO valve assembly having an FAO cover member configured to block fluid flow therethrough in response to application of a low-frequency excitation, and allowing fluid flow through the FAO passage in response to application of a high-frequency excitation. The FAO valve assembly also includes a tappet configured to translate relative to the piston body to bias the FAO cover member to selectively cover the FAO passage in response to the application of the low-frequency excitation.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper assembly comprises a housing defining a fluid chamber. A piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression and a rebound chamber. A piston rod couples to the piston for movement between a compression and a rebound stroke. The piston has a compression surface and a rebound surface. The piston defines at least one compression channel, at least one rebound channel, and at least one additional channel. A compression valve covers the at least one compression channel. A rebound valve covers the at least one rebound channel. A proportional bleeding system located between the compression valve and the piston to establish a bleeding flow passage between the at least one rebound chamber and the at least one additional channel for reducing operation harshness of the hydraulic damper assembly. A piston for the hydraulic damper assembly is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A damper assembly comprises a main tube extending along a center axis between a first end and a second end defining a fluid chamber. A main piston is disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A piston rod extends along the center axis coupled to the main piston. An external tube extends about the main tube and defines a compensation chamber therebetween. The external tube includes a protrusion extending radially inwardly from an opened end to abut the main tube. An external piston is located in the compensation chamber and coupled to the main tube, dividing the compensation chamber into a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment extends between the protrusion and the external piston for containing a working fluid. The second compartment extends between the closed end and the external piston for containing a gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic damper, comprising a tube, a piston assembly comprising compression and rebound valve assemblies, and a controllable solenoid valve. The piston assembly further comprises a housing; first, second and third partition members; first, second, third and fourth check valves; and one or more radial channels; wherein said first partition member has a first axial opening and the solenoid valve has a valve member provided with at least one inlet in fluid communication with said first axial opening, and one or more outlets in fluid communication with said first internal chamber, wherein said second partition member has a second axial opening; wherein said first axial opening and said second axial opening allow the working liquid to flow from said third internal chamber to said at least one inlet of the solenoid valve bypassing said second internal chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic damper comprising a tube and a piston assembly provided with rebound valve assemblies and compression valve assemblies, wherein each valve assembly comprises a deflectable-disc valve and a blow-off valve. The piston assembly comprises two sleeve-shaped members each provided with a plurality of blow-off valve flow passages, a plurality of deflectable-disc valve flow passages, and a central opening, wherein the piston rod passes through said central openings to secure the piston assembly, a plurality of deflectable disc(s) of the deflectable-disc valve cover(s) said deflectable-disc valve flow passages , wherein a plurality of disc(s) of the blow-off valve adjoin(s) said blow-off valve flow passages, wherein the piston assembly further comprises two spring seats abutting said disc(s) of the blow-off valve, and at least one spring disposed within said internal chamber that biases said spring seats towards said number of discBP-S20010US(s).

Abstract: A damper assembly comprises a housing disposed on a center axis and defining a fluid chamber for containing a working fluid. A piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A piston rod attaches to the piston for moving the piston in the housing. The piston includes a first portion and a second portion defining a first perforation. An outer sleeve has an exterior surface and an interior surface and extends between the first portion and the second portion covering the first perforation. The piston includes a first entry valve and a second entry valve located in the piston and coupled to the piston for limiting the working fluid from flowing into the piston with the first entry valve being disposed adjacent the first portion and the second entry valve being disposed adjacent the second portion.

Abstract: A damper assembly comprises a main tube extending along a center axis between a first end and a second end defining a fluid chamber. A main piston is disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A piston rod extends along the center axis coupled to the main piston. An external tube extends about the main tube and defines a compensation chamber therebetween. The external tube includes a protrusion extending radially inwardly from an opened end to abut the main tube. An external piston is located in the compensation chamber and coupled to the main tube, dividing the compensation chamber into a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment extends between the protrusion and the external piston for containing a working fluid. The second compartment extends between the closed end and the external piston for containing a gas.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper assembly comprises a housing defining a fluid chamber. A piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression and a rebound chamber. A piston rod couples to the piston for movement between a compression and a rebound stroke. The piston has a compression surface and a rebound surface. The piston defines at least one compression channel, at least one rebound channel, and at least one additional channel. A compression valve covers the at least one compression channel. A rebound valve covers the at least one rebound channel. A proportional bleeding system located between the compression valve and the piston to establish a bleeding flow passage between the at least one rebound chamber and the at least one additional channel for reducing operation harshness of the hydraulic damper assembly. A piston for the hydraulic damper assembly is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A damper assembly comprises a housing disposed on a center axis and defining a fluid chamber for containing a working fluid. A piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A piston rod attaches to the piston for moving the piston in the housing. The piston includes a first portion and a second portion defining a first perforation. An outer sleeve has an exterior surface and an interior surface and extends between the first portion and the second portion covering the first perforation. The piston includes a first entry valve and a second entry valve located in the piston and coupled to the piston for limiting the working fluid from flowing into the piston with the first entry valve being disposed adjacent the first portion and the second entry valve being disposed adjacent the second portion.

Abstract: A damper assembly includes a main tube disposed on a center axis and extending between a first and a second end defining a fluid chamber for containing a working fluid. A main piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a rebound chamber and a compression chamber. A piston rod is attached to the main piston for moving the main piston between a compression and a rebound stroke. The piston rod includes a rod extender attached to the main piston defining a compartment. A compression stop including an additional piston is slidably disposed in the compartment and movable between a first position in response to the compression stroke and a second position in response to the rebound stroke. The first position is the additional piston being disposed adjacent the main piston. The second position is the additional piston being axially spaced from the main piston.

Abstract: A piston assembly for a damper includes a main piston disposed on a center axis. A piston rod is attached to the main piston. A regulator extends between the piston rod and the main piston defining a compartment. The regulator has at least one first aperture and at least one second aperture. A restrictor divides the compartment into a first and second portion. An actuator having a core is disposed in the first portion movable between an opened and a closed position. The restrictor includes a sleeve disposed in the compartment and attached to the regulator. The sleeve defines a hole in fluid communication with the first and second portions and flares outwardly in the first portion toward the regulator to define a slanted edge extending at an oblique angle relative to the center axis to allow the working fluid to flow smoothly thereby limiting noises generated.

Abstract: A twin tube damper assembly includes a main tube defining a fluid chamber. An external tube extends about the main tube defining a compensation chamber therebetween. A piston, slidably disposed in the fluid chamber, divides the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A rod guide is disposed in the rebound chamber, attached to the main tube and the external tube, defining at least one channel in fluid communication with the rebound and compensation chambers. A piston rod extends through the rod guide and is attached to the piston. A pressure rate sensitive system, disposed in the rebound chamber, is attached to the rod guide in fluid communication with the at least one channel, the rebound chamber, and the compensation chamber for regulating the working fluid flow through the rod guide between the rebound and compensation chambers during compression and rebound strokes.

Abstract: A damper assembly includes a main tube disposed on a center axis and extending between a first and a second end defining a fluid chamber for containing a working fluid. A main piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a rebound chamber and a compression chamber. A piston rod is attached to the main piston for moving the main piston between a compression and a rebound stroke. The piston rod includes a rod extender attached to the main piston defining a compartment. A compression stop including an additional piston is slidably disposed in the compartment and movable between a first position in response to the compression stroke and a second position in response to the rebound stroke. The first position is the additional piston being disposed adjacent the main piston. The second position is the additional piston being axially spaced from the main piston.

Abstract: A piston assembly for a damper includes a main piston disposed on a center axis. A piston rod is attached to the main piston. A regulator extends between the piston rod and the main piston defining a compartment. The regulator has at least one first aperture and at least one second aperture. A restrictor divides the compartment into a first and second portion. An actuator having a core is disposed in the first portion movable between an opened and a closed position. The restrictor includes a sleeve disposed in the compartment and attached to the regulator. The sleeve defines a hole in fluid communication with the first and second portions and flares outwardly in the first portion toward the regulator to define a slanted edge extending at an oblique angle relative to the center axis to allow the working fluid to flow smoothly thereby limiting noises generated.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper includes a piston rod attached to a slidable piston assembly having a hollow housing with first and second valve assemblies disposed therein and each including a valve body and rebound and compression discs for regulating flow of a working fluid through the piston assembly. The first valve assembly is disposed about a sleeve with a valve nut securing them within the housing. The second valve assembly is threadedly secured in the housing, with a pin holding it together. The housing including a coil and an armature, axially slidable through a plunger guide with a spring biasing the armature to a first position with fluid allowed to flow through the sleeve to bypass the first valve. The armature slides to a second position with fluid not bypassing the first valve in response to the coil being energized by an electrical cable which extends through the piston rod.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper including a piston assembly having a piston body including at least two first channels and at least two second channels. The first and second channels are sloped. A compression side of each of the first channels is positioned radially outward relative to a rebound side. A rebound side of each of the second channels is positioned radially outward relative to a compression side. At least one main disc at least partially covers the rebound side of each of the first channels, and at least one main disc at least partially covers the compression side of each of the second channels. At least one supplementary channel is positioned radially inward with respect to the first and second channels. At least one supplementary disc at least partially covers at least one of a rebound side and a compression side of the at least one supplementary channel.

Abstract: A twin tube damper assembly includes a main tube defining a fluid chamber. An external tube extends about the main tube defining a compensation chamber therebetween. A piston, slidably disposed in the fluid chamber, divides the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A rod guide is disposed in the rebound chamber, attached to the main tube and the external tube, defining at least one channel in fluid communication with the rebound and compensation chambers. A piston rod extends through the rod guide and is attached to the piston. A pressure rate sensitive system, disposed in the rebound chamber, is attached to the rod guide in fluid communication with the at least one channel, the rebound chamber, and the compensation chamber for regulating the working fluid flow through the rod guide between the rebound and compensation chambers during compression and rebound strokes.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper includes a piston rod attached to a slidable piston assembly having a hollow housing with first and second valve assemblies disposed therein and each including a valve body and rebound and compression discs for regulating flow of a working fluid through the piston assembly. The first valve assembly is disposed about a sleeve with a valve nut securing them within the housing. The second valve assembly is threadedly secured in the housing, with a pin holding it together. The housing including a coil and an armature, axially slidable through a plunger guide with a spring biasing the armature to a first position with fluid allowed to flow through the sleeve to bypass the first valve. The armature slides to a second position with fluid not bypassing the first valve in response to the coil being energized by an electrical cable which extends through the piston rod.