A method for forming an air spring for a vehicle including a frame coupled to the air spring includes heating an elastomeric base material to a melting point of the elastomeric base material, thereby forming a melted elastomeric base material, forming a sleeve from the melted elastomeric base material, the sleeve being substantially free of textile reinforcing fibers, and engaging the sleeve with end components, the sleeve and the end components defining a deformable pressure vessel, where the deformable pressure vessel supplies a supporting force.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, devices and processes that abate impact shocks by enacting a machine that redirects at least a portion of an impact force imposed along one trajectory to a reaction force distributed along another trajectory. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.

A UAV includes a body, an arm connected to the body, and a gimbal assembly. The gimbal assembly includes a gimbal, a load carried by the gimbal, and a damping device connecting the gimbal to the body. The damping device includes a connection shaft configured to pass through the body, and a first shock-absorbing structure and a second shock-absorbing structure disposed at two ends of the connection shaft, respectively. The first shock-absorbing structure is connected to the body or the arm. The second shock-absorbing structure is connected to the body. One of the first shock-absorbing structure and the second shock-absorbing structure is connected to the gimbal.

A UAV includes a body, an arm connected to the body, and a gimbal assembly. The gimbal assembly includes a gimbal, a load carried by the gimbal, and a damping device connecting the gimbal to the body. The damping device includes a connection shaft configured to pass through the body, and a first shock-absorbing structure and a second shock-absorbing structure disposed at two ends of the connection shaft, respectively. The first shock-absorbing structure is connected to the body or the arm. The second shock-absorbing structure is connected to the body. One of the first shock-absorbing structure and the second shock-absorbing structure is connected to the gimbal.

An example apparatus includes a first component including an abutment, a second component rotatable with respect to the first component, and a damper that includes a pivot end that is pivot connected to the second component and a free end that is free to abut the abutment of the first component. The damper is to dampen movement of the second component when the free end of the damper abuts the abutment of the first component.

A suspension (1) for a bicycle (101) comprising an elastic element (2) and a blocking/releasing device (3) of the elastic element (2). The blocking/releasing device (3) comprises:a closed hydraulic circuit (4) containing a working fluid (5);a cylinder-piston assembly (60) comprising a cylinder (10) and a piston (6) slidable inside said cylinder, said cylinder-piston assembly (60) being inserted in the hydraulic circuit (4) and being operatively disposed in parallel with said elastic element;a valve (8) commanded by an actuator (9) inserted in the hydraulic circuit (4) and configurable according to an open configuration, so that the working fluid (5) freely flows in the hydraulic circuit for enabling movements of the piston (6) inside the cylinder (10), and a closed configuration, so that the working fluid (5) is prevented from flowing in the hydraulic circuit (4) and the piston (6) is kept blocked by the working fluid (5);a main housing (11) receiving inside the cylinder-piston assembly (60); wherein the hydraulic circuit (4) is made in a space formed between the walls of the main housing (11) and the walls of the cylinder (10).

A device for damping vibrations may comprise a hollow damper tube, a piston rod with a piston fastened thereto, at least one spring plate, and at least one securing element. The piston may be disposed within the damper tube, and the spring plate may be disposed outside the damper tube. To achieve a reliable connection between the spring plate and the damper tube in a cost-effective manner, the spring plate may be connected to the damper tube in both a force-fitting manner and a form-fitting manner. The present disclosure further concerns motor vehicles that employ such devices, as well as methods for fastening spring plates to damper tubes.

A shock absorber for a washing machine and a washing machine having the same are disclosed. The shock absorber includes: a shock absorber sleeve, and the shock absorber sleeve defines an accommodation cavity therein; a shock absorber rod, movably connected to the shock absorber sleeve; an elastic member provided on the shock absorber rod and/or the shock absorber sleeve; a first damping member fitted over the shock absorber rod and mounted on the shock absorber sleeve; and a second damping member mounted on the shock absorber rod and accommodated in the accommodation cavity. The first damping member and the second damping member generate damping when the shock absorber rod moves relative to the shock absorber sleeve. The shock absorber for the washing machine has a simple structure and favorable shock absorbing effects, and occupies little space.

A damper assembly includes a main tube disposed on a center axis and extending between a first and a second end defining a fluid chamber for containing a working fluid. A main piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a rebound chamber and a compression chamber. A piston rod is attached to the main piston for moving the main piston between a compression and a rebound stroke. The piston rod includes a rod extender attached to the main piston defining a compartment. A compression stop including an additional piston is slidably disposed in the compartment and movable between a first position in response to the compression stroke and a second position in response to the rebound stroke. The first position is the additional piston being disposed adjacent the main piston. The second position is the additional piston being axially spaced from the main piston.