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PCT No. PCT/US87/00615 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 13, 1988 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 13, 1988 PCT Filed Mar. 18, 1987 PCT Pub. No. WO87/07565 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 17, 1987.A method and apparatus for absorbing mechanical shock is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pressure cylinder forming a working chamber having first and second portions operable to store damping fluid. The apparatus further comprises the first valve for controlling the flow of damping fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber during compression of the shock absorber. In addition, the apparatus further comprises a pressure chamber in fluid communication with the first portion of the working chamber and the first valve. A solenoid is also provided for regulating the flow of damping fluid between the pressure chamber and the second portion of said working chamber. A second valve is further provided for controlling the flow of damping fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber during rebound of the shock absorber.
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