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Adaptive ride hydraulic damper with piston rod dress cap

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OSTI ID:6455622
A hydraulic damper is described for connection between sprung and unsprung portions of a wheeled vehicle and operative to dampen the ride motions of the vehicle comprising: an outer support tube operatively connected to one of the portions. A cylinder tube is supported within the outer tubular member having a hydraulic fluid therein. A piston operatively is mounted in the cylinder tube and has means movable to varying positions to selectively vary and control the flow of fluid when stroking within the cylinder tube.
Assignee:
General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI
Patent Number(s):
US 4660688
OSTI ID:
6455622
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English