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Suspension device for automobile

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7010004

A suspension device is described for an automobile, comprising a pressure source, an electromagnetic valve for transmitting and breaking fluid pressure of the pressure source, and an actuator for converting the fluid pressure transmitted through the electromagnetic valve into a kinetic movement. It also comprises a rod turned by the movement of the actuator, a shock absorber having a damping force changed by turning the rod and a suspension spring having a spring constant changed by the turning rod. The pressure source is used in common to a pressure source for a road clearance adjusting device for adjusting a change in road clearance.

Assignee:
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo
Patent Number(s):
US 4624478
OSTI ID:
7010004
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English