A jounce bumper assembly (112) includes a jounce bumper (172) and a bumper retainer (174). The jounce bumper includes opposing end walls (176, 178) and a side wall (180) extending therebetween. The bumper retainer includes a side wall (184) for engaging the side wall of the jounce bumper and thereby restricting radially outward deflection of the jounce bumper. A gas spring assembly (110) and a vehicle suspension system (100) including a jounce bumper assembly are included. A method of utilizing a jounce bumper assembly is also included.
A method (200) of operating a gas suspension system (100) includes generating a first quantity of gas having a storage pressure (PST) and transferring (204) the first quantity of gas into a pressurized gas storage device (118) such that a second quantity of gas having approximately the storage pressure remains in a transfer pathway (112, 114A-G). The method also includes determining (208) that a condition exists for venting gas from the gas spring assembly and placing (212) the second quantity of gas into fluid communication with a quantity of gas having a spring pressure (PSP). The method further includes waiting (214) until an approximately equilibrium pressure has been reached, and then actuating (216) a control device to exhaust at least a portion of the gas from the suspension system. A gas suspension system (100) adapted to perform the method is also included.
B60G 13/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers dissipating energy, e.g. frictionally of fluid type
A gas spring assembly (200) that is suitable for use on a vehicle suspension system includes a first end member (208) and a second end member (210) that is spaced from the first end member. A flexible wall (212) is secured between the first and second end members and at least partially defines a first gas chamber (214) therebetween. A confinement (204) at least partially forms a second gas chamber (232, 236) that is in communication with the first gas chamber. A porous flow restrictor (206A-D) is operatively disposed between the gas chambers. A suspension system including such a gas spring assembly as well as a method is also included.
F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein
F16F 9/00 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium
A gas spring assembly (100) includes a first end member (102), a piston assembly (104) and a flexible wall (106) extending therebetween. The piston assembly includes a piston body (118) receiving a portion of the flexible wall and a retainment ring (120) for retaining the flexible wall on the piston body. A method of assembly is also included.
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
5.
VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME
A suspension system (100) for use on a vehicle (VHC) having two or more rear axles (FRA, SRA). The suspension system includes a plurality of gas springs (GSr GS6) and plurality of height sensors (H-i-Hβ) capable of outputting signals having a relation to distances between the respective ends of the respective first and second rear axles and the sprung mass of the vehicle. A control system (134) adapted to selectively inflate or deflate respective ones of the plurality of gas springs to thereby adjust a leveled orientation of the sprung mass. The control system includes a controller (136) that is adapted to determine a rear axle vertical offset (RAVO) and a rear axle articulation offset (RAAO). The controller is adapted to determine whether conditions are appropriate for adjusting the suspension system by comparing the rear axle vertical offset and/or the rear axle articulation offset to a corresponding vertical offset threshold and/or an articulation offset threshold. A method (200) is also included.
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 17/018 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
B60G 21/10 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces not permanently interconnected, e.g. operative only on acceleration, only on deceleration, or only at off-straight position of steering
A piston adapted (104) for use in offset mounting conditions includes a piston body having a longitudinally-extending axis (AXZ). First and second securement features (146) are located at radially outer positions relative to the axis. The first and second securement features are also located on one diametrical side of a midplane (MP1) of the piston body. A plurality of support walls (148, 150) extends from the diametrically opposite side of the piston body toward the securement features. A gas spring assembly (100) including such a piston is also included.
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
A piston assembly (104, 204) used in forming a gas spring assembly (102, 202) includes a first piston member (146, 206) and a second piston member (148, 208) telescopically engaging one another and capable of axial displacement relative to one another between collapsed and extended conditions. The first piston member includes a mounting end (152, 212) and the second piston member includes a flexible wall-engaging end (170, 230). The first and second piston members arranged such that in the collapsed condition the mounting and flexible wall- engaging ends are disposed a first distance from one another and in the extended condition the mounting and flexible wall-engaging ends are disposed at a second distance from one another with the second distance being greater than the first distance. A gas spring assembly (102, 202) and suspension system (100) utilizing such a piston assembly as well as a method are also included.
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
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DIRECTIONAL STABILIZER RING AND FLUID SPRING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME
A directional stabilizer ring (104, 200) includes a first or mounting surface (144, 204) and a second or biasing surface (146, 206) that faces away from the first surface and extends at an included angle (AG1, AG4) relative thereto. The second surface is configured to abuttingly engage the flexible wall (130) of a fluid spring assembly (102) and to bias at least a portion thereof in a preferred direction. A fluid spring assembly and a suspension system (100) that utilize such a directional stabilizer ring as well as a method of biasing a flexible wall using such a directional stabilizer ring are also included.
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
A reflector (240) includes a first end surface (244), an opposing second end surface (246) and a plurality of reflector surfaces. A first reflector surface (250) extends from adjacent the first end surface toward the second end surface. A second reflector surface (252) extends from adjacent the first reflector surface toward the second end surface. One or more of the plurality of reflector surfaces can include a plurality of facets or reflector zones (250A, 252A). A gas spring assembly (200) and suspension system (100) using the reflector is also disclosed.
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
A method (200) of adjusting a leveled height of the sprung mass (4) of a vehicle (2) that is in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum (71) includes approximately aligning (75-91) the sprung mass with the predetermined datum. The method also includes receiving (132) an input from an operator for changing the leveled height of the sprung mass. The method further includes adjusting (128) the leveled height of the sprung mass while maintaining approximate alignment with the predetermined datum. A system (1) for performing the method is also discussed.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
The present invention is directed to an air spring sleeve comprising: an outer layer (26), at least one reinforcing layer(22), and an inner layer (20) that form the sleeve; the outer layer and the inner layer are formed of an elastomeric composition, with the proviso that the elastomeric composition does not comprise epichlorohydrin; and the at least one reinforcing layer comprises a plurality of reinforcing elements (28) disposed between a layer of the elastomeric composition, wherein the elastomeric composition of the at least one reinforcing layer is identical to the elastomeric composition of the outer layer and the inner layer.
F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
A distance determining system (300) includes a first transceiver (302) and a second transceiver (304) spaced a distance (DST) from the first transceiver and inductively coupled thereto. The first transceiver outputs a first electromagnetic wave (EW1 ). The second transceiver receives the first electromagnetic wave and outputs a second electromagnetic wave (EW2), which is received by the first transceiver. One of the first and second transceivers determines a distance therebetween based at least in part upon the elapsed time of travel of the first and second electromagnetic waves. An air spring assembly (200) can include such a distance indicating system. A method (400) of determining a distance is also included.
G01S 13/75 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems using transponders powered from received waves, e.g. using passive transponders
13.
CO-EXTRUSION PROCESS FOR PREPARING ROOFING MEMBRANES
A process for preparing a multi-layer roofing or structural membrane is provided including a top sheet including co-extruding a cap and inner layer and bonding the top sheet to a bottom sheet. The use of the co-extrusion process allows for multi-layer sheets that reduce the need for expensive fillers in all but a cap layer of the membrane. A scrim reinforcement layer is optionally embedded in the membrane. When installed on a roof substrate, the membrane can be sealed by heat welding the seams of the membrane sheets or by other means.
E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
A multi-layer roofing membrane is provided including a top sheet including a co-extruded cap and inner layer and a bottom sheet. The use of a co-extrusion die allows for multi-layer sheets that reduce the need for expensive fillers in all but a cap layer of the membrane. A scrim reinforcement layer is optionally embedded in the membrane. When installed on a roof substrate, the membrane can be sealed by heat welding the seams of the membrane sheets or by other means.
E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
15.
PROTECTIVE CURTAIN FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
A protective curtain assembly (104, 204, 304) for an associated fluid suspension system (102, 202, 302) of an associated vehicle VHC includes a section of curtain material (144, 218, 318) and a first securement device (150, 230, 328) securing the section of material along at least a portion of the associated suspension system. A suspension system (100, 200, 300) including a protective curtain is also described.
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
A control system (122) is operatively associated with a suspension system of a vehicle (VHC). The associated suspension system includes an associated fluid spring (102) operating at an associated fluid pressure and an associated variable- rate damper (104) having an associated electronically-variable damping rate. The control system includes a pressure sensor (126) operative to generate a pressure sensor signal indicative of the associated fluid pressure of the associated fluid spring, and a controller (124) in communication with the pressure sensor and the associated variable-rate damper. The controller is operative to receive the pressure sensor signal and generate a damper adjustment signal based at least partially on the pressure sensor signal for adjusting the associated electronically-variable damping rate of the associated variable-rate damper. A vehicle suspension system (100) includes such a control system, and a method of controlling a suspension system of a vehicle is also included.
A system and method of sensing a load on a vehicle (VHC) that includes a plurality of wheel-engaging members (AXL) is disclosed. The vehicle body (BDY) is supported on the plurality of wheel-engaging members and receives a cargo having a cargo weight. The method (200) includes providing a non-fluid spring (102, 104) having an unloaded length and a spring rate, the non-fluid springs are supported between the vehicle body and one of the wheel-engaging members and being deflected to a loaded length under the cargo weight of the cargo. The method continues with determining the loaded length of said non-fluid springs. The method also includes determining an approximate value of the cargo weight based at least partially upon said spring rate and said loaded length of said non-fluid spring.
A flexible polymeric laminate comprising a first layer including a thermoplastic resin having a nanoclay dispersed therein, and a second layer including a thermoplastic resin having a filler dispersed therein, where said filler includes less than 1% by weight nanoclay.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
There is provided a roofing membrane with factory applied non-tacky primer used as a primer in splicing adjacent panels of membrane together as well as roofing accessories and laminates using tape adhesive without the need to field prime the membrane. In addition, the primer is used to bond membrane that has been factory coated with a primer to substrates so only field adhesive applied on the substrate to receive membrane is required, without the need to field coat the membrane with adhesive.
E04D 5/06 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of plastics
E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
A fluid spring assembly (100) includes a first end member (102) and a second end member (104) spaced from the first end member. A spring sleeve (106) extends between the first and second end members. A third end member (112) is disposed along the second end member and is axially displaceably secured thereto. The third end member engages the spring sleeve and is displaceable between a fully-assembled use condition and a fully-assembled adjustment condition in which the third end member and spring sleeve are disassociated with the second end member permitting approximately free rotation thereof. A method includes adjusting the rotational alignment of the fluid spring assembly.
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
A suspension system (100) adaptable for cross-flow operation includes a plurality of gas springs (102), a transfer passage (124, 126) in communication between the gas springs, and a transfer valve (128, 130) for selectively permitting gas flow along the transfer passage. A control system (132) selectively actuates the transfer valve. A method (400) of operation is also described.
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/10 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces not permanently interconnected, e.g. operative only on acceleration, only on deceleration, or only at off-straight position of steering
A distance indicating system includes a transmitting portion (214), a transceiver (216) spaced a distance from the transmitting portion, and a receiving portion (214A) supported in spaced relation to the transceiver. The transmitting portion broadcasting a first electromagnetic wave (EWl). The transceiver receiving the first electromagnetic wave and transmitting a second electromagnetic wave (EW2) to the receiving portion. The transceiver is operative to modulate the second electromagnetic wave in relation to an input to communicate a signal, data or information, such as the distance (Dl) between the transmitting portion and the transceiver, an acceleration input, a pressure level or a temperature reading.
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
G01S 13/75 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems using transponders powered from received waves, e.g. using passive transponders
G01S 13/82 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
24.
COMPACT, HIGH-FORCE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
An air spring and damper assembly (102) includes a damper (122) having an internal fluid pressure of approximately 175 psi or greater, and an air spring (124) supported on the damper. The air spring and damper assembly can be used as components in a vehicle suspension system (100). The air spring and damper assembly can also be used as components of a kit.
F16F 9/084 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall comprising a gas spring contained within a flexible wall, the wall not being in contact with the damping fluid, i.e. mounted externally on the damper cylinder
An expandable container includes a container body (10) having a side (14). The side (14) is provided with an aperture (12). An expansion device (20) is provided and moves relative to the aperture (12) as by a connection mechanism (16). The expansion device (20) includes a top side (44) and a longitudinal side (42) where at least a portion of the top side (44) and longitudinal side (42) are seamless.
B60P 3/34 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles the living accommodation being expansible, collapsible or capable of rearrangement
A membrane comprising at least one polymeric layer including i) a plastomer, ii) a low density polyethylene, iii) a propylene-based polymer, and optionally iv) flame retardant.
C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
27.
MULTI-COMPONENT END MEMBER ASSEMBLY AND AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME
An end member assembly (102) includes a first end member (110) and a second end member (112). An air spring assembly (100) can be formed using an end member assembly on one end thereof. A method is also described.
F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
An air spring assembly (100) including a first end member (102) that includes a side wall (122), and a second end member (104) spaced from the first end member. A flexible sleeve (106) includes a sleeve wall (132) and opposing open ends (134, 136) secured on the first and second end members. First and second retaining member (110 and 112 or 114 and 116) are used to secure one open end of the flexible sleeve on the associated end member. A method (200) is also disclosed.
F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
A connector fitting and air spring assembly (100, 300) includes a connector fitting (112, 312) supported on an end member (102, 302) of an air spring. The connector fitting is secured on the air spring by a retaining member (114, 348) engaging the end member of the air spring.
A sensing and communication system (1300) includes a transceiver (1302) broadcasting an electromagnetic wave (CWV), a transponder (1304) supported on an associated structural member at a distance from the transceiver that receives the electromagnetic wave, and a sensor (1318) adjacent the transponder and in communication therewith. The sensor being operable to sense an input acting on the associated structural member and communicate a signal corresponding to the input to the transponder. The transponder is adapted to induce a modulation (IFM) of the electromagnetic wave in relation to at least one of the sensor signal and the distance (DST) between the transceiver and the transponder. A method is also disclosed.
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
A piston assembly (104) (and 204, 600, 700, 800) for an air spring assembly (100) (and 200) includes an outer shell (130) and a structural insert (132). The outer shell includes a side wall (134) and an end wall (140) at least partially defining a shell cavity (150) having an open end (136). The structural insert is received in the shell cavity and includes a central portion (152) and a plurality of support walls (154) extending outwardly from the central portion toward the side wall of the outer shell. The central portion includes first and second opposing ends (156, 158) with the first end disposed toward the end wall of the outer shell and the second end disposed toward the open end of the outer shell. An air spring assembly (100) (and 200) includes such a piston assembly. A method (900) of manufacturing an air spring assembly is also included.
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
An air spring spacer (104a, 104b) for use in mounting an associated air spring in spaced relation to an associated vehicle component. The air spring spacer includes a spacer body, a first indexing feature, and a second indexing feature complementary to the first indexing feature. The indexing features providing for self-alignment of the spacer in a predetermined orientation upon the application of an axial force. A kit is also described.
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
33.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES CONTAINING COMBINATION ISOLATOR MOUNT AND AIR SPRING CLOSURE
An air spring assembly, for use on an associated vehicle suspension system having a mounting member and a damping member, includes spaced apart first and second end members. A flexible wall is secured on the first and second end members and defines a spring chamber therebetween. An isolator is supported on and sealingly engages the first end member. The isolator includes and isolator passage sealingly receiving the damping member. The isolator and the first end member at least partially form a first load transmission path such that a damping member load is distributed to the mounting member through the isolator and the first end member. The first end member at least partially forms a second load transmission path such that an air spring load is distributed to the mounting member through the first end member without substantial transmission through the isolator.
B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
A penetrating fastener (A) secures a roofing system (B) to a roof deck (32). The roofing system includes a first layer (20) that is secured to the roof deck using the fastener and a flexible waterproof membrane (10) that is adhesively secured over the first layer and fastener. The fastener is dimensioned to extend through the first layer and threadingly engage the lower roof deck. A method includes attaching a roofing system using the penetrating fasteners.
A covered low-slope or flat roof comprising (a) a roof deck, (b) an optional insulation board including a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate cellular structure having a density that is less than 2.5 pounds per cubic foot, (c) a coverboard including a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate cellular structure having a density greater than about 2.5 pounds per cubic foot, and (d) a membrane.
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
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