摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for damping the movement of the body of an automobile (12). The apparatus includes a shock absorber (10) having a pressure cylinder (48) which forms a working chamber (50) and a first and second portion. A first sensor (308) is used to generate an electrical signal in response to whether the shock absorber (10) is in compression or rebound. A second sensor (364) is used for determining the movement of the body on the automobile (12). An electronic control module (34) is used for generating an electrical control signal in response to the outputs of the first and second sensors. A solenoid (392) is used for regulating the flow of damping fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber (50). A piston assembly (46) disposed within the pressure cylinder (48) defines the first and second portions of the working chamber (50). The piston assembly (46) includes a valve body (122) and first and second unloaders (198) adapted to control the flow of fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber (50). At least one of the unloaders (198) being located external to the valve body (122).</p> |