Combination shock and small deflection mitigator with tire wall control in cornering
View Patent ↗An improved shock absorber which is capable of absorbing higher pressures created by larger deflections in the roadway and absorbing lower pressures created by smaller deflections in the roadway. The second mechanism involves the use of a first and second chamber which may expand to absorb the force of roadway defections. Additional components such as a valve, pump, tilt control unit and CPU may be used to regulate the operation of the chambers. The mechanism for absorbing lower pressures and smaller deflections may be turned on or off depending on the desires of the user. In particular, where low profile tires are used, the user may desire a stiffer suspension, and a stiffer shock absorber in a curve. In such case, it may be desirable to turn off the portion designed to absorb smaller deflections so that the car will not “roll” when going around a curve.
1. A method of dual force shock absorption to absorb low compressive forces while still providing damping in a vehicle containing body, at least one wheel, axle, spring, and tire comprising the steps of:
transferring the force to a traditional shock absorber having a housing, and the traditional shock absorber contained within a second housing
compressing a first chamber filled with fluid, the first chamber being within the second housing but outside the traditional shock absorber, by sliding the traditional shock absorber within the second housing
transferring the fluid from the first chamber to an expandable second chamber
after the first chamber has substantially compressed, then compressing the traditional shock absorber by moving a piston within the housing of the traditional shock absorber
returning the piston of the traditional shock absorber to its initial position through forces generated by the springs
returning the fluid from the second chamber to the first chamber by applying force to the second chamber.