WO2020246315A1 - 減衰力調整式緩衝器 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a damping force adjusting type shock absorber that adjusts the damping force by controlling the flow of the working fluid accompanying the stroke of the piston rod.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a shock absorber (buffer) including a very low speed valve that opens in a very early very low speed region where the shock absorber starts to move.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a so-called control valve lateral type damping force adjusting type shock absorber in which a damping force generating mechanism including a solenoid is laterally attached to a side wall of an outer cylinder.
- the lower chamber of the cylinder is always communicated with the reservoir via the orifice of the base valve.
- the pilot valve control valve
- the cylinder upper chamber is always communicated with the reservoir via the introduction orifice. Therefore, when the ultra-fine low-speed valve described in Patent Document 1 is simply applied to the piston of the damping force-adjustable shock absorber described in Patent Document 2, it takes time to generate a differential pressure for opening the ultra-fine low-speed valve. In short, the damping force in the extremely low speed range cannot be adjusted.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a damping force adjusting type shock absorber capable of adjusting the damping force in a very low speed range.
- the damping force adjusting type shock absorber is provided with a cylinder in which a working fluid is sealed, a piston slidably fitted in the cylinder, and a flow of the working fluid provided in the piston. Controls the flow of the working fluid in the cylinder caused by the sliding of the piston, the valve mechanism that regulates and generates a damping force, the piston rod that is connected to the piston and extends to the outside of the cylinder.
- the damping force adjusting mechanism is provided with a damping force adjusting mechanism for adjusting the damping force generated by the piston, and the damping force adjusting mechanism applies a pressure in the valve closing direction to the main valve that opens in response to the pressure of the working fluid and the main valve.
- the introduction orifice for introducing the working fluid into the pilot chamber In the pilot chamber to act, the introduction orifice for introducing the working fluid into the pilot chamber, the pilot passage communicating the downstream side of the introduction orifice with both the pilot chamber and the downstream side of the main valve, and the pilot passage.
- a control valve provided is provided, and the pilot passage is provided with a low-speed valve mechanism that expands the flow path area at a piston speed lower than the piston speed at the time of opening the main valve.
- the damping force adjusting shock absorber 1 is a so-called control valve horizontal damping force adjusting shock absorber in which the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is laterally mounted on the cylinder 2.
- the cylinder 2 has an inner cylinder 3 and an outer cylinder 4 arranged coaxially with the inner cylinder 3.
- a reservoir 6 is formed between the inner cylinder 3 and the outer cylinder 4.
- the inner cylinder 3 is filled with an oil liquid (working liquid), and the reservoir 6 is filled with an oil liquid and a gas.
- a piston 18 that divides the inside of the inner cylinder 3 into two chambers, a cylinder upper chamber 2A (first chamber) and a cylinder lower chamber 2B (second chamber), is slidably fitted. Will be done.
- a lower end portion (one end portion) of the piston rod 21 is connected to the piston 18.
- the upper end side (the other end) of the piston rod 21 passes through the cylinder upper chamber 2A, is inserted through the rod guide 22 and the seal member 23 attached to the upper end of the cylinder 2, and extends to the outside of the cylinder 2.
- the piston rod 21 has a spindle portion 27 guided by the rod guide 22, and a mounting shaft portion 28 to which the piston 18 is attached.
- a step portion 29 is formed between the spindle portion 27 and the mounting shaft portion 28.
- a screw portion 31 is formed at the lower end portion of the mounting shaft portion 28.
- the piston 18 is provided with passages 37 and 39 capable of communicating the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the cylinder lower chamber 2B.
- the passage 37 extension side passage
- the cylinder upper chamber 2A side opens to the outer peripheral side of the piston 18, and the cylinder upper chamber 2A side opens to the outer peripheral side of the piston 18.
- the passage 39 retract side passage
- the cylinder lower chamber 2B side opens to the outer peripheral side of the piston 18, and the cylinder upper chamber 2A side opens to the inner peripheral side of the piston 18.
- a first damping force generating mechanism 41 on the extension side is provided on the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the passage 37 (extension side passage).
- the first damping force generating mechanism 41 on the extension side controls the flow of the oil liquid from the cylinder upper chamber 2A to the cylinder lower chamber 2B via the passage 37 to generate a damping force.
- a first damping force generating mechanism 42 on the contraction side is provided on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side of the passage 39 (contraction side passage).
- the first damping force generating mechanism 42 on the contraction side controls the flow of the oil liquid flowing from the cylinder lower chamber 2B to the cylinder upper chamber 2A via the passage 39 to generate the damping force.
- the first damping force generating mechanism 42 on the contraction side has an annular seat portion 50 formed on the outer peripheral side of the end surface of the piston 18 on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side.
- a retainer 62, a disc valve 63 composed of a plurality of discs, a plurality of retainers 64, a spacer 65, and a retainer 66 , And an annular member 67 are provided, and these members form a first damping force generating mechanism 42 on the contraction side.
- the first damping force generating mechanism 42 on the contraction side allows the flow of oil liquid from the cylinder lower chamber 2B (second chamber) side to the cylinder upper chamber 2A (first chamber) side via the passage 39. It has (first low speed valve).
- the intake valve 71 includes an annular seat portion 50 and a disc valve 63 that can be taken off and seated on the seat portion 50.
- the cylinder upper chamber 2A side of the passage 39 which is on the inner peripheral side of the seat portion 50, opens.
- the disc valve 63 of the damping force generating mechanism 42 on the contraction side is not provided with a fixed orifice that constantly communicates between the cylinder lower chamber 2B and the cylinder upper chamber 2A.
- the extension-side first damping force generating mechanism 41 has an annular seat portion 48 formed on the outer peripheral side of the end surface of the piston 18 on the cylinder lower chamber 2B side.
- a retainer 82, a disc valve 83 composed of a plurality of discs, a spacer 84, and a retainer 85 are provided in order from the piston 18 side between the clamp portion 47 of the piston 18 and the cap 101 described later, and these are on the extension side.
- the first damping force generation mechanism 41 of the above is configured.
- the first damping force generating mechanism 41 on the extension side allows the flow of oil liquid from the cylinder upper chamber 2A (first chamber) side to the cylinder lower chamber 2B (second chamber) side via the passage 37.
- the main valve 91 includes an annular seat portion 48 and a disc valve 83 that can be taken off and seated on the seat portion 48.
- the passage 37 is provided through the annular passage 46 formed between the large diameter portion of the insertion hole 44 (shaft hole) of the piston 18 and the mounting shaft portion 28, and the mounting shaft portion 28 of the piston rod 21 is provided.
- An orifice 88 (notch) is provided so as to always communicate with the passage 30 formed in.
- the passage 30 is provided by forming a width across flats on the mounting shaft portion 28.
- the main valve 91 of the damping force generating mechanism 41 on the extension side is not formed with a fixed orifice that constantly communicates the passage 37 with the cylinder lower chamber 2B.
- the cap 101 On the side of the first damping force generating mechanism 41 on the extension side opposite to the piston 18 with the main valve 91 in between, the cap 101, the passage member 102, the retainer 103, the spacer 104, and the like described above are arranged in this order from the main valve 91 side.
- the cap 101 is formed in a substantially bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening on the side opposite to the piston 18 side.
- the inner peripheral surface of the cap 101 and the valve body 106 are sealed by an annular sealing member 107.
- the minute on the extension side is composed of a plurality of disks in order from the extremely low speed valve 105 side.
- a low speed valve 108, a plurality of spacers 109, a retainer 110, and an annular member 111 are provided.
- the part through which the mounting shaft portion 28 between the annular members 67 and 111, including the piston 18, penetrates is fixed by the nut 112 fastened to the threaded portion 31 of the mounting member 28.
- the valve body 106 has a clamp portion 134 in which a shaft hole 131 is formed.
- An annular seat portion 136 is formed on the outer peripheral side of the end surface of the valve body 106 on the piston 18 side so that the outer peripheral edge portion of the ultrafine low-speed valve 105 on the contraction side can be taken off and seated.
- An annular seat portion 135 is formed between the clamp portion 134 and the seat portion 136 on the end surface of the valve body 106 on the piston 18 side so that the intermediate position of the ultrafine low-speed valve 105 on the contraction side can be taken off and seated.
- an annular seat portion 139 is formed on the end surface of the valve body 106 on the side opposite to the piston 18 side so that the outer peripheral edge portion of the extension-side ultrafine low-speed valve 108 can be taken off and seated.
- the valve body 106 is provided with passages 141 and 143 that penetrate the valve body 106 in the axial direction (vertical direction).
- the end (lower end) on the extension side of the micro low speed valve 108 is opened on the inner circumference side of the seat portion 139, and the end (upper end) on the contraction side of the micro low speed valve 105 is open. It opens on the inner peripheral side of the seat portion 135.
- the end (lower end) on the extension side of the ultra-micro low-speed valve 108 is opened to the cylinder lower chamber 2B, and the end (upper end) on the contraction side of the ultra-micro low-speed valve 105 is the seat portion. It opens between 135 and 136.
- a cap chamber 146 is formed between the cap 101 and the valve body 106.
- the cap chamber 146 is provided in the passage 153 formed in the passage member 102, the passage 30 formed in the mounting shaft portion 28, the annular passage 46 formed on the inner peripheral side of the piston 18, the orifice 88 of the retainer 82, and the piston 18. It is constantly communicated with the cylinder upper chamber 2A via the formed extension-side passage 37. Further, the cap chamber 146 is always communicated with the passage 141 of the valve body 106 via the passage 161 formed in the ultrafine low speed valve 105 on the contraction side.
- the ultrafine low speed valve 105 functions as a check valve that allows the flow of oil and liquid from the cylinder lower chamber 2B to the cap chamber 146.
- a base valve 25 is provided at the bottom of the cylinder 2.
- the base valve 25 includes a valve body 191 that defines the lower chamber 2B of the cylinder and the reservoir 6, an extension side disc valve 192 provided on the reservoir 6 side (lower end side) of the valve body 191 and a valve body 191 under the cylinder.
- a contraction side disc valve 193 (second low speed valve) provided on the chamber 2B side (upper end side), and a mounting pin 194 for attaching the extension side disc valve 192 and the contraction side disc valve 193, which are suction valves, to the valve body 191.
- the valve body 191 is formed with passages 195 and 196 that penetrate the valve body 191 in the axial direction (vertical direction).
- the extension side disc valve 192 functions as a check valve that allows oil and liquid to flow from the cylinder lower chamber 2B to the reservoir 6 through a plurality of passages 195 on the inner peripheral side.
- the extension side disc valve 192 is provided with an orifice 198 that constantly communicates between the cylinder lower chamber 2B and the reservoir 6.
- the contraction side disc valve 193 functions as a suction valve that allows the flow of oil liquid from the reservoir 6 to the cylinder lower chamber 2B via the plurality of passages 196 on the outer peripheral side.
- the valve body 191 is provided with a notch 197 that allows the space on the lower end side of the valve body 191 to always communicate with the reservoir 6.
- a separator tube 10 is attached to the outer periphery of the inner cylinder 3 via a pair of sealing members 9 and 9.
- An annular oil passage 11 is formed between the separator tube 10 and the inner cylinder 3.
- the annular oil passage 11 is communicated with the cylinder upper chamber 2A by a plurality of passages 12 provided on the side wall on the upper end side of the inner cylinder 3.
- a cylindrical connection port 13 (opening) is provided on the side wall on the lower end side of the separator tube 10 so as to project laterally and open the tip.
- a mounting hole 14 is provided on the side wall of the outer cylinder 4 at a position facing the connection port 13.
- the mounting hole 14 is arranged coaxially with the connection port 13 and has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the connection port 13.
- a substantially cylindrical case 15 surrounding the mounting hole 14 is provided on the side wall of the outer cylinder 4.
- the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is housed in the case 15.
- the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is provided on the back pressure type main valve 122, the pilot valve 123 (control valve) that controls the valve opening pressure of the main valve 122, and the downstream side of the pilot valve 123. It is composed of a valve block 125 in which a fail-safe valve 124 is incorporated and integrated, and a solenoid block 201 in which a mechanism for operating a pilot valve 123 is incorporated.
- the joint member 127 is inserted into the case 15.
- the joint member 127 includes a cylindrical tubular portion 128 whose tip end on one end side is inserted into the connection port 13 (opening), and a flange portion 129 (contact surface) formed at the other end of the tubular portion 128.
- the joint member 127 is covered with a sealing member, whereby the contact portion with the connection port 13 and the main body 73 is sealed.
- the bottom portion (inner flange portion) of the case 15 is provided with a plurality of grooves for communicating between the outer flow path 74 of the valve block 125 (damping force adjusting mechanism 121) and the reservoir 6.
- a plurality of passages 75 that communicate the flow path 74 and the reservoir 6 are formed.
- the valve block 125 has an annular main body 73, an annular pilot body 53, and a pilot pin 54 that connects the main body 73 and the pilot body 53.
- One end surface of the main body 73 (“left end surface” in FIG. 3) abuts on the flange portion 129 (contact surface) of the joint member 127.
- An annular seat portion 76 is formed on the outer peripheral edge portion of the other end surface (“right end surface” in FIG. 3) of the main body 73.
- the outer peripheral edge of the main disc valve 77 constituting the main valve 122 is seated on the seat portion 76.
- the inner peripheral edge of the main disc valve 77 is clamped between the pilot pin 54 and the clamp portion 78 of the main body 73.
- An annular packing 79 is fixed to the outer peripheral edge of the back surface (“right side surface” in FIG. 3) of the main disc valve 77.
- An annular clamp portion 78 is formed on the inner peripheral edge portion of the main body 73.
- an annular recess is provided on the other end surface of the main body 73, and the annular passage 95 is formed by seating the main disc valve 77 on the seat portion 76.
- a recess 96 is formed on one end surface of the main body 73.
- the main body 73 is provided with a plurality of passages 97 (main passages) for communicating the recess 96 on one end side and the annular passage 95 on the other end side.
- the pilot pin 54 (introduction orifice forming member) is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and the introduction orifice 55 is formed in the bottom portion.
- a large diameter portion 56 for clamping the main disc valve 77 is formed at an axially intermediate position of the pilot pin 54.
- One end of the pilot pin 54 (“left end” in FIG. 2) is press-fitted into the shaft hole 98 of the main body 73.
- the other end of the pilot pin 54 (“right end” in FIG. 2) is press-fitted into the shaft hole 58 of the pilot body 53.
- the pilot body 53 is formed in a substantially bottomed cylindrical shape with the other end open.
- a flexible disc 59 clamped by a large diameter portion 56 of the pilot pin 54 is provided on one end surface of the pilot body 53.
- a cylindrical portion 60 coaxial with the pilot body 53 is formed on the outer peripheral edge portion on one end side of the pilot body 53.
- the packing 79 of the main valve 122 is slidably contacted with the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 60.
- the pilot chamber 115 is formed on the back side of the main disc valve 77.
- the pilot chamber 115 applies an internal pressure in the valve closing direction to the main disc valve 77 (main valve 122).
- the main disc valve 77 is introduced from the annular oil passage 11 (see FIG. 1) into the annular passage 95 via the inner passage 116 of the joint member 127, the recess 96 of the main body 73, and the plurality of passages 97.
- the valve is opened by being separated from the seat portion 76 by receiving the pressure of the oil solution, and the passage 97 of the main body 73 is communicated with the passage 74 outside the valve block 125.
- the pilot body 53 is formed with a plurality of passages 117 that penetrate the bottom in the axial direction.
- An annular seat portion (reference numeral omitted) is provided on one end surface of the bottom portion of the pilot body 53, and the flexible disc 59 is seated on the seat portion.
- an annular passage is formed between the flexible disk 59 and one end surface of the bottom portion, and one end side (“left side” in FIG. 2) of the passage 117 opens in the annular passage.
- the flexible disk 59 flexes under the internal pressure of the pilot chamber 115 to impart volume elasticity to the pilot chamber 115.
- the flexible disk 59 is formed by stacking a plurality of disks, and among the plurality of disks, the disk that abuts on the large diameter portion 56 of the pilot pin 54 includes a pilot body 53 and a pilot pin 54.
- a notch 118 communicating with the passage 57 formed between the two is formed. Then, the oil liquid in the annular oil passage 11 is introduced into the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 via the connection port 13 (opening) and the flow path 116 in the joint member 127, and further, the introduction passage, that is, the introduction orifice 55, the pilot. It is introduced into the pilot chamber 115 through the shaft hole 119 of the pin 54, the passage 57, and the notch 118.
- a valve chamber 168 is formed inside the pilot body 53.
- An annular seat portion 169 (pilot valve) formed on the peripheral edge of the opening on the other end side of the shaft hole 58 is provided at the bottom of the pilot body 53.
- a valve body 171 (pilot valve) provided in the valve chamber 168 is taken off and seated on the seat portion 169.
- the valve body 171 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and one end on the side to be detached and seated on the seat portion 169 is formed in a tapered shape.
- An outer flange-shaped spring receiving portion 172 is formed on the other end side of the valve body 171.
- the valve body 171 is elastically supported by the pilot spring 173, the fail-safe spring 174, and the fail-safe disc 179 so as to be movable in the axial direction (“horizontal direction” in FIG. 3) facing the seat portion 169.
- the cylindrical portion 175 on the other end side of the pilot body 53 is formed with stepped portions 176, 177 whose inner diameter gradually increases toward the opening side.
- the outer peripheral edge of the pilot spring 173 is supported by the step 176.
- a fail-safe spring 174, a retainer 178, a fail-safe disc 179, a retainer 180, a spacer 81, and a washer 182 are stacked and inserted into the cylindrical portion 175.
- a cylindrical portion of a substantially bottomed cylindrical cap 157 is fitted on the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical portion 175 of the pilot body 53.
- the bottom of the cap 157 is held between the washer 182 and the solenoid case 202.
- a passage 165 is provided between the cap 157 and the cylindrical portion 175 of the pilot body 53 so that the valve chamber 168 and the outer flow path 74 of the valve block 125 are always communicated with each other.
- the solenoid block 201 is integrated with a coil 203, cores 204, 205, plunger 206, and a hollow operating rod 207 connected to the plunger 206 incorporated in the solenoid case 202.
- a spacer 208 and a cover 209 are inserted into the other end of the solenoid case 202, and the parts inside the solenoid case 202 are fixed by crimping the other end of the solenoid case 202.
- the plunger 206 generates an axial thrust according to the current value by energizing the coil 203 via a lead wire (not shown).
- One end of the solenoid case 202 is inserted through the other end opening of the case 15, and the solenoid case 202 is sealed between the solenoid case 202 and the case 15 by a sealing member 210.
- One end of the operating rod 207 projects into the valve chamber 168, and the valve body 171 is attached to one end of the operating rod 207.
- the solenoid case 202 is fixed to the case 15 by tightening the nut 211 and compressing the retaining ring 212 mounted in the annular groove. As a result, the valve block 125 and the solenoid block 201 are coupled.
- the valve body 171 When the coil 203 is not energized, the valve body 171 is urged by the spring force of the fail-safe spring 174 in the seating direction of the valve body 171 (“right direction” in FIG. 3), and the spring receiving portion 172 fails. It abuts (seats) the safe disk 179. At this time, the pilot spring 173 is separated from the step portion 176.
- the operating rod 207 when the coil 203 is energized, the operating rod 207 is urged in the seating direction of the valve body 171 (“left direction” in FIG. 3), so that the pilot spring 173 comes into contact with the step portion 176 and the valve body. 171 is seated on the seat portion 169 of the pilot pin 54 against the spring forces of the pilot spring 173 and the failsafe spring 174. Then, the valve opening pressure of the valve body 171 is controlled by changing the current value that energizes the coil 203.
- the flow of oil and liquid in the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is roughly divided into a main flow and a pilot flow.
- the main flow is the flow of oil liquid flowing through the main passage 225 communicating the recess 96 on one end side of the main body 73 and the downstream side of the main valve 122.
- the main passage 225 includes a plurality of passages 97 and an annular passage 95 of the main body 73, and the oil liquid introduced into the annular passage 95 from the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1) via the plurality of passages 97. It is discharged to the flow path 74 communicating with the reservoir 6 via the main valve 122.
- the pilot flow is the flow of oil and liquid flowing through the pilot passage 226 including the introduction passage described above.
- the pilot passage 226 is formed from the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1) through the introduction orifice 55 formed on the pilot pin 54 (introduction orifice forming member) when the pilot valve 123 is opened and the damping force is soft.
- the oil liquid introduced into the valve chamber 168 is discharged to the flow path 74 communicating with the reservoir 6 through the shaft hole 183 of the washer 182 and the passage 165.
- the pilot passage 226 is provided with an ultrafine low-speed valve 231 (low-speed valve mechanism) that opens at a piston speed lower than the piston speed at the time of opening the main valve 122.
- the pilot valve 123 in the first embodiment has a soft characteristic, that is, when the current value energizing the coil 203 is small, the spring force of the pilot spring 173 and the thrust of the plunger 206 are balanced, and the pilot is piloted from the seat portion 169.
- the valves 123 are separated from each other.
- the piston 18 is provided with a passage 220 that connects the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the cylinder lower chamber 2B.
- the passage 220 includes a passage 39 on the contraction side, and the passage 220 is provided with an intake valve 71 that allows the flow of oil liquid from the cylinder lower chamber 2B to the cylinder upper chamber 2A.
- the piston 18 is provided with a third passage 223 arranged in parallel with the intake valve 71.
- the third passage 223 is provided with an extremely low speed valve 108 on the extension side that allows the flow of oil liquid from the cylinder upper chamber 2A to the cylinder lower chamber 2B.
- the ultrafine low speed valve 108 opens at a pressure lower than that of the intake valve 71.
- the third passage 223 is provided with a contraction side ultrafine low speed valve 105 arranged in parallel with the extension side ultrafine low speed valve 108.
- an orifice 88 is provided on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side with respect to the ultrafine low speed valves 108 and 105 of the third passage 223.
- the third passage 223 includes an extension-side passage 37 formed on the piston 18, an orifice 88 of the retainer 82, an annular passage 46 formed on the inner peripheral side of the piston 18, a passage 30 formed on the mounting shaft 28, and a passage.
- the cylinder lower chamber 2B and the reservoir 6 are connected by a second passage 222.
- the second passage 222 includes passages 195, 196 and notches 197 formed in the base valve 25.
- a contraction side disc valve 193 is provided in the second passage 222 (base valve 25). Further, the second passage 222 (extension side disc valve 192) is provided with an orifice 198 arranged in parallel with the contraction side disc valve 193.
- the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 are connected by the first passage 221.
- the first passage 221 includes a main passage 225 and a pilot passage 226 formed in the damping force adjusting mechanism 121, and a communication passage 227 communicating the main valve 122 and the pilot passage 226.
- the communication passage 227 includes a valve chamber 168 of the pilot body 53, a passage 117, a flexible disc 59, and a pilot chamber 115.
- the main passage 225 is provided with the main valve 122 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121.
- the pilot passage 226 is provided with an introduction orifice 55.
- the introduction orifice 55 is arranged on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side with respect to the connecting portion 228 between the pilot passage 226 and the communication passage 227.
- a pilot valve 123 is provided in the pilot passage 226.
- the pilot valve 123 is arranged on the reservoir 6 side with respect to the connection portion 228.
- the pilot passage 226 is provided with an ultrafine low speed valve 231 that allows the flow of oil liquid from the cylinder upper chamber 2A to the reservoir 6.
- the microlow speed valve 231 is arranged between the introduction orifice 55 and the connection portion 228.
- the piston speed at the time of opening the extension-side ultra-low speed valve 108 arranged in the piston 18 is lower than the piston speed at the time of opening the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 arranged in the pilot passage 226. Further, the piston speed at the time of opening the contraction-side ultra-low speed valve 105 arranged in the piston 18 is lower than the piston speed at the time of opening the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 arranged in the pilot passage 226. Further, the piston speed at the time of opening the ultrafine low speed valve 105 on the contraction side is lower than the piston speed at the time of opening the intake valve 71 arranged on the piston 18.
- the ultrafine low-speed valve 231 (low-speed valve mechanism) is provided on the tubular portion 238 of the pilot pin 54 (introduction orifice forming member) having the introduction orifice 55 formed on the bottom portion 237.
- a main valve 122 and a pilot chamber 115 are arranged on the outer peripheral side of the tubular portion 238.
- an ultrafine low speed valve 231 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of the tubular portion 238 (shaft hole 119 of the pilot pin 54).
- the ultrafine low speed valve 231 has a seat portion 232 (valve seat) formed between the introduction orifice 55 and the shaft hole 119.
- the introduction orifice 55 is continuous with the shaft hole 119 via the seat portion 232.
- the seat portion 232 is formed on a circular ridge portion between the tapered surface 233 and the introduction orifice 55 that taper from the shaft hole 119 toward the introduction orifice 55.
- the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 has a valve body 234 that can be taken off and seated on the seat portion 232.
- the valve body 234 is composed of a sphere having a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the introduction orifice 55 and smaller than the inner diameter of the shaft hole 119.
- the valve body 234 is pressed against the seat portion 232 by the valve spring 235 (compression coil spring) housed in the shaft hole 119.
- the end of the valve spring 235 on the side opposite to the valve body 234 side is received by the spring receiving member 236 provided in the shaft hole 119.
- the spring receiving member 236 is press-fitted into the opening of the shaft hole 119 on the side opposite to the introduction orifice 55 side.
- the damping force of the extremely low speed valve 105 in the very low speed region has a saturation characteristic.
- the pilot valve 123 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is in a closed state.
- the extremely low speed valve 105 reaches the valve opening pressure to open the valve, but the mechanism is such that the flow path area expands, such as the orifice gradually expanding. There may be.
- the piston speed is 0.002 m / s
- the ultrafine low speed valve 105 is said to open, but depending on the tuning, the valve opens at 0.001 m / s or 0.005 m / s. In short, it means that the valve is opened in the piston speed range lower than the low speed range of the piston speed.
- the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 In the low speed range from the opening point of the pilot passage 226 to the opening of the main valve 122 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121, the pilot valve 123 and the extremely low speed valve 231 open, and the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is mainly used.
- a damping force is generated by the introduction valve 55 of the above.
- the damping force of the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 in the low-speed range has a saturation characteristic. Then, in the medium speed range after the main valve 122 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is opened, the damping force of the valve characteristic by the main valve 122 is generated.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the damping force characteristics of the soft mode in the contraction stroke of the damping force adjusting buffer 1 according to the first embodiment.
- the damping force (axial force) due to the frictional force of the sliding portion is generated in the friction region when the piston speed is from 0 to 0.002 m / s.
- the extremely low speed valve 231 (low speed valve mechanism) of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 opens, that is, the valve body 234 resists the urging force of the valve spring 235.
- the oil liquid in the cylinder upper chamber 2A expands, so that the extremely small low speed valve 105 on the contraction side is located on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the cylinder lower chamber 2B side.
- a differential pressure is generated between the two.
- the extremely low speed valve 105 on the contraction side is opened, and in the extremely low speed range of the piston speed, the damping force of the valve characteristic by the extremely low speed valve 105 is generated.
- the pilot valve 123 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is in the open state.
- the intake valve 71 (first low speed valve) first opens. After the valve is valved, the damping force of the valve characteristic is generated by the extremely low speed valve 231 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121. Then, when the orifice differential pressure at the orifice 88 of the piston 18 becomes large and a pressure difference occurs at the introduction orifice 55 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121, the main valve 122 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 opens.
- the damping force of the valve characteristic by the main valve 122 is generated.
- the intake valve 71 of the piston 18 opens, so that the damping force of the valve characteristic by the intake valve 71 is generated.
- the oil liquid in the cylinder upper chamber 2A is compressed, so that the extension side ultrafine low speed valve 108 has the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the cylinder lower chamber 2B.
- a differential pressure is generated between the side and the side.
- the ultra-fine low-speed valve 108 is opened, and the damping force of the valve characteristic by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 108 is generated in the extremely low-speed region in the extension stroke.
- the hydraulic circuit shown in FIG. 4 is the micro low speed valve 231 (When the low-speed valve mechanism) is not included, that is, when the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 is omitted from the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 of the damping force adjusting shock absorber 1 according to the first embodiment, the pilot valve 123 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 ( In the soft mode in which the control valve) is opened, the extremely low speed valve 105 on the contraction side of the piston 18 is communicated to the reservoir 6 via the first passage 221 including the introduction orifice 55 of the pilot passage 226 on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side. On the other hand, the lower chamber 2B side of the cylinder is communicated with the reservoir 6 via the second passage 222 including the orifice 198 of the base valve 25.
- the pressure on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side of the extremely low speed valve 105 in the extremely low speed range of the piston speed is substantially the same as the pressure of the reservoir 6.
- the pressure on the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the ultrafine low speed valve 105 in the ultrafine low speed region is substantially the same as the pressure of the reservoir 6. That is, in the extremely low speed region, the pressure on the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the pressure on the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the ultrafine low speed valve 105 are practically the same.
- the piston speed is lower than the piston speed at the time of opening the main valve 122 in the pilot passage 226 communicating the downstream side of the introduction orifice 55 with the pilot chamber 115 and the downstream side of the main valve 122.
- An ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 (low-speed valve mechanism) that opens at a piston speed (0.002 m / s) is provided.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is the extremely low speed valve 231 (low speed) arranged in the pilot passage 226. It is shut off by the valve mechanism).
- the oil liquid in the cylinder upper chamber 2A is compressed in the extremely low speed region of the extension stroke, so that the differential pressure between the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the extension side ultrafine low speed valve 108 Occurs.
- the extension-side ultra-micro low-speed valve 108 opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 108 can be generated.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is cut off by the extremely low speed valve 231 (low speed valve mechanism) arranged in the pilot passage 226. Cylinder.
- the ultra-micro low-speed valve 105 on the contraction side opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 105 can be generated.
- a micro low speed valve 231 (low speed valve mechanism) is provided on the inner peripheral side (shaft hole 119) of the tubular portion 238 of the pilot pin 54 (introduction orifice forming member) having the introduction orifice 55 formed on the bottom portion 237.
- the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 is used as a conventional damping force adjusting shock absorber (for example, "Patent Document”. 2 ”) can be easily applied.
- the valve opening pressure of the ultrafine low speed valve 231 (low speed valve mechanism) can be adjusted by combining the spring force of the valve spring 235 and the pressure receiving area of the valve body 234, and the valve opening pressure can be adjusted. Can expand the degree of freedom in designing damping force characteristics.
- the first embodiment has a pilot pin 54 (introduction orifice forming member) having an introduction orifice 55 formed on the bottom portion 237, and is on the inner peripheral side of the tubular portion 238 of the pilot pin 54 (shaft hole 119 of the pilot pin 54).
- the ultra-fine low-speed valve 231 (low-speed valve mechanism) was arranged in the.
- the packing 79 of the main valve 122 is slidably brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 60 of the pilot body 53, so that the pilot chamber 115 is placed on the back side of the main disc valve 77. (Back pressure chamber) was formed. That is, the main valve 122 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 in the first embodiment is a packing valve.
- the damping force adjusting mechanism 242 of the second embodiment includes a rigid main valve 243, and does not include a packing valve like the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 of the first embodiment.
- the rigid main valve 243 is provided with an introduction orifice 55 and an ultrafine low speed valve 241 (low speed valve mechanism). That is, the rigid main valve 243 in the second embodiment functions as an introduction orifice forming member and a main valve.
- the rigid main valve 243 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape in which the pilot body 251 side (the side opposite to the main body 73 side and the “right side” in FIG. 7) opens.
- An introduction orifice 55 is formed at the bottom 244 of the rigid main valve 243.
- the bottom portion 244 of the rigid body main valve 243 abuts on the seat portion 76 of the main body 73 so as to be able to take off and seat.
- the rigid main valve 243 (cylindrical portion 245) is slidably inserted into the inner peripheral side of the cylindrical sleeve 246.
- the end of the sleeve 246 on the main valve 73 side (“left side” in FIG.
- a notch 247 is formed so as to communicate the main passage 225 (see FIG. 4) to the outer flow path 74 of the valve block 125.
- the pilot body 251 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape in which the fail-safe valve 124 side (“right side” in FIG. 7) opens.
- a flange portion 252 is formed at the opening side end portion of the pilot body 251.
- the flange portion 252 is fixed to the step portion on the inner peripheral side of the end portion of the sleeve 246 on the side opposite to the main valve 73 side (“right side” in FIG. 7).
- the sleeve 246, the rigid main valve 243, and the pilot chamber 253 defined by the pilot body 251 are formed on the inner peripheral side of the sleeve 246.
- a valve chamber 168 is formed inside the pilot body 251.
- the bottom portion 254 of the pilot body 251 is provided with an annular seat portion 169 (pilot valve 123) formed on the peripheral edge of the opening of the passage 255.
- An ultrafine low speed valve 241 (low pressure valve mechanism) is provided on the pilot chamber 253 side of the bottom 244 of the rigid main valve 243.
- the ultra-fine low-speed valve 241 includes a circular ultra-low speed disk 258 that comes into contact with a seat portion 257 formed on the peripheral edge of the opening of the introduction orifice 55 so as to be able to take off and seat, and an annular disk 259 that presses the outer peripheral edge of the ultra-fine low-speed disk 258.
- the retainer 260 supports the outer peripheral edge of the annular disc 259.
- the ultrafine low speed disc 258 and the annular disc 259 are provided in the recess 249 formed in the bottom 244 of the rigid main valve 243.
- the inner peripheral edge of the annular disc 259 is provided with a plurality of notches 262 that communicate the introduction orifice 55 and the pilot chamber 253 when the valve of the ultrafine low speed disc 258 is opened.
- the outer peripheral edge of the retainer 260 is pressed against the outer peripheral edge of the bottom 244 of the rigid main valve 243 by a valve spring 261 interposed between the bottom 244 of the rigid main valve 243 and the flange 252 of the pilot body 251. ..
- the main flow in the second embodiment is the flow of oil and liquid flowing through the main passage 225 (see FIG. 4) communicating the recess 96 on one end side of the main body 73 and the downstream side of the rigid main valve 243.
- the main aisle 225 includes a plurality of aisles 97 of the main body 73, a valve chamber 265 formed on the inner peripheral side of the seat portion 76, and a notch 247 of the sleeve 246, and a plurality of aisles from the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1).
- the oil liquid introduced into the valve chamber 265 via the passage 97 of the book is discharged to the flow path 74 communicating with the reservoir 6 via the rigid main valve 243.
- the pilot flow in the second embodiment is the flow of the oil liquid flowing through the pilot passage 226 (see FIG. 4).
- the pilot passage 226 has a recess 96 of the main body 73, a plurality of passages 97, a main body 73 and a rigid main valve from the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1) when the pilot valve 123 has a soft characteristic of damping force.
- the oil liquid introduced into the pilot chamber 253 (back pressure chamber) via the valve chamber 265 formed between the valve chamber 265, the introduction orifice 55, and the ultrafine low speed valve 241 (low speed valve mechanism) is introduced into the shaft hole of the washer 182. It is discharged to the flow path 74 communicating with the reservoir 6 through the passage 185 of the cap 157 and the cap 157.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is the extremely low speed valve 241 (low speed) arranged in the pilot passage 226. It is shut off by the valve mechanism).
- the oil liquid in the cylinder upper chamber 2A is compressed in the extremely low speed region of the extension stroke, so that the differential pressure between the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the extension side ultrafine low speed valve 108 Occurs.
- the extension-side ultra-micro low-speed valve 108 opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 108 can be generated.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is cut off by the extremely low speed valve 241 (low speed valve mechanism) arranged in the pilot passage 226. Cylinder.
- the extremely low speed valve 241 low speed valve mechanism
- Cylinder Cylinder.
- a differential pressure is generated in the cylinder.
- the ultra-micro low-speed valve 105 on the contraction side opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 105 can be generated.
- the rigid main valve 243 (introducing orifice forming member) on which the introduction orifice 55 is formed is seated on the annular seat portion 76 formed on the main body 73 to form the main valve.
- a valve chamber 265 is formed between the body 73 and the rigid main valve 243.
- an ultrafine low speed valve 241 (low speed valve mechanism) having an ultrafine low speed disc 258 is provided on the bottom portion 244 of the rigid body main valve 243.
- the rigid body main valve 273 (introduced orifice forming member) on which the introduction orifice 55 is formed is seated on the joint member 285 to be jointed with the rigid body main valve 273.
- a valve chamber 265 is formed between the member and the member 285.
- an ultrafine low speed valve 271 (low speed valve mechanism) having an ultrafine low speed disc 258 is provided at the bottom 274 of the rigid main valve 273.
- the rigid main valve 273 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape in which the joint member 285 side (“left side” in FIG. 8) opens.
- An introduction orifice 55 is formed at the bottom 274 of the rigid main valve 273.
- the annular valve portion 283 formed on the outer peripheral edge portion of the rigid main valve 273 abuts on the seat portion 292 formed on the end surface of the stepped flange portion 287 of the joint member 285 so as to be detachably seated.
- the outer peripheral portion 275 of the rigid main valve 273 is slidably inserted into the inner peripheral side of the cylindrical sleeve 246.
- the joint member 285 has a cylindrical tubular portion 286 inserted into the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1) and a stepped flange portion 287 housed in the case 15.
- the small diameter portion 289 on the tubular portion 286 side is brought into contact with the inner flange portion 288 of the case 15.
- the large diameter portion 290 of the stepped flange portion 287 is formed with a stepped portion 291 into which the end portion of the sleeve 246 on the joint member 285 side (“left side” in FIG. 7) is press-fitted.
- a notch 293 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the large diameter portion 290 of the joint member 285 so as to communicate the main passage 225 (see FIG. 4) with the flow path 74 outside the valve block 125.
- a very low speed valve 271 (low pressure valve mechanism) is provided on the pilot chamber 253 side of the bottom 274 of the rigid body main valve 273.
- the ultra-fine low-speed valve 271 includes a circular ultra-low-speed disc 258 that comes into contact with a seat portion 257 formed on the peripheral edge of the opening of the introduction orifice 55 so as to be able to take off and seat, and an annular disc 259 that presses the outer peripheral edge of the micro-low-speed disc 258.
- the retainer 260 supports the outer peripheral edge of the annular disc 259.
- the ultrafine low speed disc 258 and the annular disc 259 are provided in the recess 249 formed in the bottom 274 of the rigid main valve 273.
- the inner peripheral edge of the annular disc 259 is provided with a plurality of notches 262 that communicate the introduction orifice 55 and the pilot chamber 253 when the valve of the ultrafine low speed disc 258 is opened.
- the outer peripheral edge of the retainer 260 is pressed by the spring force of the compression coil spring 281 interposed between the bottom 244 of the rigid main valve 273 and the bottom 254 of the pilot body 251.
- the portion may be configured to have springiness.
- the main flow in the third embodiment is the flow of oil and liquid flowing through the main passage 225 (see FIG. 4) that communicates the flow path 116 of the joint member 285 and the downstream side of the rigid main valve 243.
- the main passage 225 includes a valve chamber 265 formed between the joint member 285 and the rigid main valve 273, and a notch 293 of the joint member 285, and is introduced into the valve chamber 265 from the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1).
- the oil liquid is discharged to the flow path 74 communicating with the reservoir 6 via the rigid main valve 273.
- the pilot flow in the third embodiment is the flow of the oil liquid flowing through the pilot passage 226 (see FIG. 4).
- the pilot passage 226 is a passage 116 of the joint member 285, a valve chamber 265, an introduction orifice 55, and a very low speed valve from the connection port 13 (see FIG. 1) when the pilot valve 123 is opened and the damping force is soft.
- a flow path 74 that communicates the oil liquid introduced into the pilot chamber 253 (back pressure chamber) via 271 (low-speed valve mechanism) to the reservoir 6 via the shaft hole 183 of the washer 182 and the passage 165 of the cap 157. Discharge to.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is the extremely low speed valve 271 (low speed) arranged in the pilot passage 226. It is shut off by the valve mechanism).
- the oil liquid in the cylinder upper chamber 2A is compressed in the extremely low speed region of the extension stroke, so that the differential pressure between the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the extension side ultrafine low speed valve 108 Occurs.
- the extension-side ultra-micro low-speed valve 108 opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 108 can be generated.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is cut off by the extremely low speed valve 271 (low speed valve mechanism) arranged in the pilot passage 226. Cylinder.
- the ultra-micro low-speed valve 105 on the contraction side opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 105 can be generated.
- the ultrafine low-speed valve 231 (low-speed valve mechanism) is arranged on the inner peripheral side (shaft hole 119 of the pilot pin 54) of the tubular portion 238 of the pilot pin 54.
- the cap chamber 159 of the damping force adjusting mechanism 121 is provided with an ultrafine low speed valve 155 (low speed valve mechanism) that takes off and sits on the washer 182 (lid member).
- a fail-safe spring 174, a retainer 178, a fail-safe disc 179, a retainer 180, a spacer 81, and a washer 182 are stacked and inserted into the cylindrical portion 175 of the pilot body 53 (case member).
- the washer 182 has a shaft hole 183 through which the operating rod 207 is inserted.
- a mounting boss 184 is provided at the center of the end surface of the washer 182 opposite to the valve chamber 168 side.
- An annular seat portion 185 is provided on the outer peripheral edge portion of the end surface of the washer 182 opposite to the valve chamber 168 side.
- An annular recess 186 is formed between the mounting boss 184 and the seat portion 185 on the end surface of the washer 182 opposite to the valve chamber 168 side.
- the washer 182 is provided with a plurality of passages 187 that communicate the annular recess 186 and the valve chamber 168.
- the mounting boss 184 of the washer 182 is mounted with an ultra-fine low-speed valve 155 whose outer peripheral edge portion abuts on the seat portion 185 so as to be able to take off and sit. Between the outer peripheral edge of the base of the mounting boss 184 of the washer 182 and the core 204 described later, an inner peripheral edge of the ultrafine low-speed valve 155, a spacer 156, and a cap holder 163 are provided in order from the washer 182 side. As a result, the inner peripheral edge of the ultrafine low speed valve 155 is clamped.
- the cap holder 163 is fitted into the shaft hole 158 at the bottom of the cap 157. As a result, a cap chamber 159 is formed between the cap 157 and the washer 182.
- the cap chamber 159 is provided with an ultrafine low speed valve 155.
- the cap holder 163 has a shaft hole (reference numeral omitted) through which the operating rod 207 is inserted, and a flange portion 164 that supports the outer peripheral edge portion of the shaft hole 158 of the cap 157.
- a passage 165 is provided between the cap 157 and the pilot body 53 so that the cap chamber 159 and the outer flow path 74 of the valve block 125 are always communicated with each other.
- the main flow in the fourth embodiment is the flow of oil liquid flowing through the main passage 225 (see FIG. 4) communicating the recess 96 on one end side of the main body 73 and the downstream side of the main valve 122.
- the main passage 225 includes a plurality of passages 97 and an annular passage 95 of the main body 73, and the oil liquid introduced into the annular passage 95 from the connection port 13 (opening) via the plurality of passages 97 is supplied to the main valve. It is discharged to the flow path 74 communicating with the reservoir 6 via 122.
- the pilot flow is the flow of oil liquid flowing through the pilot passage 226 (see FIG. 4) including the introduction passage.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is blocked by the extremely low speed valve 155 arranged in the pilot passage 226. Will be done.
- the oil liquid in the cylinder upper chamber 2A is compressed in the extremely low speed region of the extension stroke, so that the differential pressure between the cylinder upper chamber 2A side and the cylinder lower chamber 2B side of the extension side ultrafine low speed valve 108 Occurs.
- the extension-side ultra-micro low-speed valve 108 opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 108 can be generated.
- the communication between the cylinder upper chamber 2A and the reservoir 6 is blocked by the extremely low speed valve 155 arranged in the pilot passage 226. Will be done.
- the ultra-micro low-speed valve 105 on the contraction side opens in the ultra-micro low-speed region, and the damping force of the valve characteristics by the ultra-fine low-speed valve 105 can be generated.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes various modifications.
- the above-described embodiment has been described in detail in order to explain the present invention in an easy-to-understand manner, and is not necessarily limited to the one including all the described configurations.
- it is possible to replace a part of the configuration of one embodiment with the configuration of another embodiment and it is also possible to add the configuration of another embodiment to the configuration of one embodiment.
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図1に示されるように、第1実施形態に係る減衰力調整式緩衝器1は、減衰力調整機構121がシリンダ2に横付けされた、所謂、制御バルブ横付け型の減衰力調整式緩衝器である。シリンダ2は、内筒3と、該内筒3に対して同軸に配置された外筒4とを有する。内筒3と外筒4との間には、リザーバ6が形成される。なお、内筒3には油液(作動液)が封入され、リザーバ6には油液及びガスが封入される。
ピストン18には、シリンダ上室2Aとシリンダ下室2Bとを接続する通路220が設けられる。通路220は縮み側の通路39を含み、当該通路220には、シリンダ下室2Bからシリンダ上室2Aへの油液の流通を許容するインテークバルブ71が設けられる。また、ピストン18には、インテークバルブ71に対して並列に配置された第3通路223が設けられる。
ここで、ピストン速度が0.002m/sのときに、極微低速バルブ105が開弁圧力に達して開弁するとしているが、オリフィスが徐々に拡大するなど流路面積が拡大していく機構であってもよい。
また、ピストン速度が0.002m/sのときに、極微低速バルブ105が開弁するとしているが、チューニングによっては0.001m/s、または0.005m/sで開弁する。要は、ピストン速度の低速域よりも低いピストン速度域で開弁することを意味する。
よって、予め、パイロットピン54に極微低速バルブ231を組み付ける工程が追加されるだけで、その他の工程は同一であり、当該極微低速バルブ231を、従来の減衰力調整式緩衝器(例えば「特許文献2」参照。)に容易に適用することができる。
また、第1実施形態では、弁ばね235のばね力と弁体234の受圧面積との組み合わせにより、極微低速バルブ231(低速弁機構)の開弁圧力を調節することが可能であり、延いては、減衰力特性の設計自由度を拡大することができる。
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- 減衰力調整式緩衝器であって、該減衰力調整式緩衝器は、
作動流体が封入されたシリンダと、
該シリンダ内に摺動可能に嵌装されたピストンと、
該ピストンに設けられ、作動流体の流れを規制して減衰力を発生するバルブ機構と、
前記ピストンに連結され、前記シリンダの外部に延出されたピストンロッドと、
前記ピストンの摺動によって生じる前記シリンダ内の作動流体の流れを制御して発生させる減衰力を調整する減衰力調整機構と、を備え、
前記減衰力調整機構は、
作動流体の圧力を受けて開弁するメインバルブと、
該メインバルブに対して閉弁方向の圧力を作用させるパイロット室と、
該パイロット室に作動流体を導入する導入オリフィスと、
該導入オリフィスの下流側と、前記パイロット室及び前記メインバルブの下流側の両方と、を連通するパイロット通路と、
該パイロット通路に設けられる制御弁と、を備え、
前記パイロット通路には、前記メインバルブの開弁時のピストン速度よりも低いピストン速度で流路面積が拡大する低速弁機構が設けられる、ことを特徴とする減衰力調整式緩衝器。 - 請求項1に記載の減衰力調整式緩衝器において、
前記低速弁機構は、ピストン速度が0.002 m/sのときに流路面積が拡大することを特徴とする減衰力調整式緩衝器。 - 請求項1又は2に記載の減衰力調整式緩衝器において、
前記減衰力調整機構は、前記導入オリフィスを形成する導入オリフィス形成部材を有し、
前記低速弁機構は、前記導入オリフィス形成部材の前記導入オリフィスに着座されることを特徴とする減衰力調整式緩衝器。 - 請求項3に記載の減衰力調整式緩衝器において、
前記導入オリフィス形成部材は、前記導入オリフィスが形成される底部と、該底部の一面から延びる筒部とを有し、
前記筒部の外周側には、前記メインバルブ、及び前記背圧室が配置され、
前記筒部の内周側には、前記低速弁機構が配置されることを特徴とする減衰力調整式緩衝器。 - 請求項4に記載の減衰力調整式緩衝器において、
前記減衰力調整機構は、内部に前記背圧室と連通する弁室を有するケース部材と、該ケース部材の一端に設けられる蓋部材と、を有し、
前記低速弁機構は、前記蓋部材に着座されることを特徴とする減衰力調整式緩衝器。
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