Damping force control type hydraulic shock absorber

摘要

A damping force control type hydraulic shock absorber has a damping force control mechanism adapted to generate damping force by controlling the flow of a hydraulic fluid sealed in a cylinder. Flow is induced by the extension and retraction of an operating rod inserted in the cylinder. The damping force control mechanism is further adapted to control the damping force by movement of its valve body. The damping force control mechanism is disposed on the side of the cylinder such that the direction of movement of the valve body is offset with respect to the center axis of the operating rod and crosses the center axis.