18443768. Spring System simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

Spring System

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Troy A. Carter of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Spring System - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18443768 titled 'Spring System

The abstract describes a spring system that includes a bladder, a pump in fluid communication with the bladder, and an air line coupled with the pump and configured to fluidly communicate with a thermal conditioning unit. The pump draws air through the air line from the thermal conditioning unit and transmits the air to the bladder.

• Simplified Explanation:

- A spring system with a bladder, pump, and air line is designed to regulate air pressure within the bladder using a pump connected to a thermal conditioning unit.

• Key Features and Innovation:

- Bladder for air storage - Pump for air circulation - Air line for fluid communication - Thermal conditioning unit for temperature control

• Potential Applications:

- Automotive suspension systems - Industrial machinery - Medical devices - Aerospace technology

• Problems Solved:

- Maintaining consistent air pressure - Temperature regulation - Enhancing performance and durability

• Benefits:

- Improved efficiency - Enhanced control - Increased longevity - Versatile applications

• Commercial Applications:

- "Innovative Spring System for Various Industries: Enhancing Performance and Efficiency"

• Questions about the Technology:

1. How does the pump regulate air pressure within the bladder? 2. What are the advantages of using a thermal conditioning unit in this spring system?

• Frequently Updated Research:

- Ongoing studies on optimizing air pressure regulation in spring systems for different applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

A spring system includes a bladder, a pump in fluid communication with the bladder, and an air line coupled with the pump and configured to fluidly communicate with a thermal conditioning unit. The pump is configured to draw the air through the air line from the thermal conditioning unit and transmit the air to the bladder.