18467733. VEHICLE DAMPER simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)

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VEHICLE DAMPER

Organization Name

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Kohei Kubota of Saitama (JP)

VEHICLE DAMPER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18467733 titled 'VEHICLE DAMPER

Simplified Explanation

The vehicle damper described in the patent application includes a movable member that moves with linear motion, a conversion member that converts the linear motion into rotational motion, an electric motor with a rotor that rotates in conjunction with the rotational motion, a motor housing, and a damper mount housing fixed to a vehicle body. The damper dampens the linear motion of the movable member using an electromagnetic force generated by the electric motor.

  • Movable member with linear motion
  • Conversion member for rotational motion
  • Electric motor with rotor for rotation
  • Damper mount housing fixed to vehicle body
  • Dampening of linear motion using electromagnetic force

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in the automotive industry for vehicle suspension systems to improve ride comfort and handling.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently dampening linear motion in vehicle dampers using an electromagnetic force generated by an electric motor.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved ride comfort, better handling, and potentially longer lifespan of the vehicle dampers.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be commercially applied in the manufacturing of vehicles, specifically in the development of advanced suspension systems for cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional vehicle dampers that rely on hydraulic or mechanical systems for dampening linear motion.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional hydraulic or mechanical dampers in terms of performance and durability?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional dampers in terms of performance and durability. Further research or testing would be needed to answer this question.

What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in vehicle suspension systems?

The article does not address the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in vehicle suspension systems. A cost-benefit analysis would be necessary to determine the economic feasibility of widespread adoption.


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle damper includes: a movable member that moves with linear motion according to a load applied from a wheel; a conversion member that converts the linear motion of the movable member into rotational motion; an electric motor having a rotor that rotates in conjunction with the rotational motion; a motor housing that houses the electric motor; and a damper mount housing that is fixed to a vehicle body and connected to the motor housing via a first elastic member. The vehicle damper dampens the linear motion of the movable member by an electromagnetic force of the electric motor. The vehicle damper has a second elastic member that is provided for at least one of the motor housing or the damper mount housing and abuts on the other of the motor housing or the damper mount housing when the motor housing and the damper mount housing approach each other.