Means for securing a rolling diaphragm on an air adjustable shock absorber

摘要

A fluid-tight coupling device comprising at least one lock sleeve to secure a flexible rolling diaphragm to a dirt shield and/or inner cylinder of an air adjustable shock absorber. The coupling device incorporates the use of tapered angles on the inner cylinder and dirt shield of the shock absorber. A tapered angle is also incorporated on the lock sleeve. The lock sleeve holds the flexible rolling diaphragm to the dirt shield and inner cylinder without the use of threads, crimps or adjustable clamping assemblies.