Wireless Shock Assembly With Adjustable Damping Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shock assemblies provide a constant damping rate throughout their stroke, failing to adapt to varying performance characteristics needed for different vehicle uses and terrains, which limits their effectiveness in enhancing ride comfort and performance.
Innovation Solution
The development of a wireless electronic shock assembly that includes electronically adjustable components, such as dual-speed compression valves and manual command lockout capabilities, allowing for real-time adjustment of damping characteristics and suspension settings through a communication network, enabling adaptive damping and reduced fluid flow for improved performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional shock assemblies use constant damping rate throughout stroke, then结构简单性 is maintained, but ride comfort and performance adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shock assembly uses electronically controlled valves to dynamically adjust damping rates during compression and rebound strokes. The system transitions from static constant damping to dynamic variable damping, allowing real-time adaptation to different terrains and driving conditions through electronic control signals received via wireless communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the damping parameter from a fixed constant value to a variable parameter that can be adjusted electronically. By modifying the damping rate parameter through electronic valve control, the system achieves multiple performance characteristics suitable for different operating conditions without requiring physically different shock assemblies.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless electronic components are added to enable real-time adjustment, then performance adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic control system integrates multiple functions into a single unified controller that processes wireless communication signals, manages electronic valve actuation, and coordinates damping adjustments. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems, reducing overall complexity while enabling real-time performance adaptation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces traditional mechanical adjustment mechanisms with electronic control. Instead of physical linkages and mechanical valves, the system uses electronic signals transmitted wirelessly to control electronically actuated valves, eliminating complex mechanical adjustment systems while achieving superior real-time adaptability.
3Reliability
If electronically adjustable valves are used to reduce fluid flow, then damping performance is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses electronically controlled valves within a hydraulic system to regulate fluid flow through the shock assembly. By integrating electronic control with hydraulic damping mechanisms, the system achieves precise control over damping forces while maintaining the proven reliability of hydraulic shock absorption technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic valve acts as an intermediary between the electronic control system and the hydraulic fluid. This intermediary component translates electronic control signals into precise fluid flow regulation, enabling sophisticated damping control without requiring direct mechanical or electronic intervention in the hydraulic system, thereby simplifying manufacturing.
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AI summary
A wireless electronic shock assembly is disclosed. The wireless electronic shock assembly includes at least one electronically adjustable valve, a wireless receiver to receive an adjustment for said at least one electronically adjustable valve, a motor controller to enact said adjustment on said at least one electronically adjustable valve, and a power source to provide power to said wireless receiver and said motor controller.