STRUT WITH INTEGRATED AIR SPRING

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Joshua Naif Ejbeh-agby of Dexter MI (US)

STRUT WITH INTEGRATED AIR SPRING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240217294 titled 'STRUT WITH INTEGRATED AIR SPRING

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an inverted air spring strut, which consists of an inverted strut and an air spring that encloses the strut. The air spring is connected to the top side of the inverted strut and provides suspension, isolation, and actuation functions. The strut head penetrates the top side of the air spring, while the strut rod penetrates the bottom side. The strut head includes connections for compression fluid and rebound fluid, allowing fluid flow to and from an external fluid control system.

The invention is an inverted air spring strut that combines a strut and an air spring for suspension, isolation, and actuation purposes.
The air spring encloses the inverted strut and is connected to the top side of the strut.
The strut head has connections for compression fluid and rebound fluid, facilitating fluid flow to and from an external fluid control system.
The design allows for improved performance and control in various applications.
The technology enhances the overall functionality and efficiency of the suspension system.

Potential Applications: 1. Automotive industry for vehicle suspension systems. 2. Aerospace industry for aircraft landing gear. 3. Industrial machinery for vibration isolation. 4. Robotics for precise motion control. 5. Sports equipment for shock absorption.

Problems Solved: 1. Improved suspension performance. 2. Enhanced isolation of vibrations. 3. Efficient actuation capabilities. 4. Better control over fluid flow. 5. Increased durability and reliability.

Benefits: 1. Enhanced suspension capabilities. 2. Improved ride comfort. 3. Increased stability and control. 4. Extended lifespan of components. 5. Versatile applications in various industries.

Commercial Applications: The "Inverted Air Spring Strut" technology can be utilized in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, robotics, and sports equipment industries for enhanced suspension, isolation, and actuation capabilities. This innovation has the potential to improve performance, comfort, and control in a wide range of applications, leading to increased efficiency and reliability in various commercial sectors.

Questions about Inverted Air Spring Strut: 1. How does the inverted air spring strut improve suspension performance compared to traditional systems? 2. What are the key advantages of using an inverted air spring strut in industrial machinery applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments described herein are directed to an inverted air spring strut. the inverted air spring strut includes the inverted strut and the air spring. the air spring substantially encloses the inverted strut and is connects to the inverted strut towards a top side of the inverted strut. the air spring may provide suspension, isolation, and/or actuation. a strut head of the inverted strut penetrates a top side of the air spring while a strut rod penetrates a bottom side of the air spring. the strut head of the strut may include a compression fluid connection and a rebound fluid connection. in an aspect, lines allow fluid to flow to and from the inverted strut to an external fluid control system.