An electronically controller external damper reservoir assembly (eRESI) can be connected to a passive damper and/or substituted for an existing external reservoir to provide semi-active damping control. The eRESI includes a reservoir and a variable base valve assembly actuated by an actuator. A controller is in communication with the actuator and a sensor providing input signal indicative of vehicle movement and is programmed to generate a damping control signal to the actuator based on the input signal, to dynamically control the damping force outputted by a passive damper hydraulically connected to the eRESI. A P/T sensor can be installed to a gas chamber of a vehicle damper to generate a P/T signal indicative of the pressure and temperature of the gas. The controller is programmed to determine a damper position of the damper based on the P/T signal.

A damper assembly for a vehicle which includes a damper body, a first ring element, and a spring coupler. The damper body includes a threaded portion which extends between a first end and a second end of the damper body. The first ring element is disposed within a first groove in the threaded portion. The spring coupler having a passage to concentrically receive the damper body such that the spring coupler is configured to slide over the first ring element. The first ring element is disposed within the first groove of the threaded portion such that a sliding clearance is provided between an inner portion of the spring coupler and the threaded portion.

The invention relates to a vehicle axle for a motor vehicle. Two wheel carriers, each guided on an axle guide and pivotable by a tie rod, each having a wheel brake. At least one air deflection element per wheel brake, which deflects a travel air flow in the direction of the wheel brake for brake cooling. The air deflection element is fastened on the wheel carrier, on an axle guide, or on the tie rod. A stabilizer for reducing rolling movements of the motor vehicle. The stabilizer includes protective elements arranged in the area of the air deflection elements, which prevent direct striking of the air deflection elements on the stabilizer during steering and/or spring movements.

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

A rear suspension member (RSM) transfer assembly for transferring an RSM from a sub-assembly line to a main assembly line includes a first RSM lifter, an RSM buffer, and a second RSM lifter. The first RSM lifter is configured to travel laterally between the sub-assembly line and the main assembly line. The first RSM lifter includes a lifting body and a rotatable arm configured to retrieve the RSM from the sub-assembly line and transport the RSM to the main assembly line. The RSM buffer is configured to receive the RSM from the first RSM lifter and transport the RSM through a plurality of resting positions. The second RSM lifter is configured to receive the RSM from the RSM buffer and raise the RSM into position for installation on a vehicle.

A vehicle stabilization system including a frame; a wheel; a control arm connected to the frame and the wheel; a fluid spring connected to the frame and the control arm; a stabilizer connected to the frame and operable between a retracted and extended position; a reservoir; and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid spring and the chamber, fluidly coupling the spring interior and stabilizer chamber to the reservoir interior. A vehicle stabilization method including maintaining an orientation of the vehicle frame, coupling the frame to a support surface using a stabilizer by introducing a fluid to a chamber of the stabilizer, and retracting a wheel by reducing a quantity of fluid within a fluid spring coupling the wheel to the frame.

A damper assembly for a vehicle which includes a damper body, a first ring element, and a spring coupler. The damper body includes a threaded portion which extends between a first end and a second end of the damper body. The first ring element is disposed within a first groove in the threaded portion. The spring coupler having a passage to concentrically receive the damper body such that the spring coupler is configured to slide over the first ring element. The first ring element is disposed within the first groove of the threaded portion such that a sliding clearance is provided between an inner portion of the spring coupler and the threaded portion.

A process for depositing a coating on a suspension element is provided. The process comprises: providing the suspension element to be coated; preheating the surface of the suspension element to a preheating temperature at least equal to 80 C.; depositing on the preheated surface of the suspension element a cross-linkable composition comprising an epoxy compound; and heating the surface of the suspension element to a temperature greater than the preheating temperature so as to cross-link the composition, therefore resulting in the coating.

A paint spraying apparatus includes a supporting structure, a lower nozzle unit, and an upper nozzle unit. The lower nozzle unit includes lower flexible tubes and nozzles, and ejects powder paint toward an eye portion on a lower side of a stabilizer. The upper nozzle unit includes a first frame and a second frame. First flexible tubes are arranged on the first frame. Second flexible tubes are arranged on the second frame. The upper nozzles eject the powder paint toward an eye portion on an upper side of the stabilizer.

System (100) for checking the presence of thickness restrictions on at least one mechanical component (1), comprising at least one base (2) for fixing said mechanical component (1) coming from a production line (200) to a plurality of fixing points (L1, L2, L3), and measuring means (3) to measure the thickness of said mechanical component (1) next to at least one control point (P) of said mechanical component (1) to be checked, characterized in that said measuring means (3) comprise at least one mechanical robotic arm (30) adapted to be moved in the direction of said at least one control point (P), wherein said mechanical robotic arm comprises at least one ultrasonic probe (31) for the ultrasonic measurement of the thickness of said mechanical component (1) next to said at least one control point (P), said ultrasonic probe (31) being positionable in the proximity of said at least one control point (P) so that the ultrasonic wave emitted by said ultrasonic probe (31) travels along a direction (Q) substantially orthogonal to the plane (T) tangent to the surface (S) of said mechanical component (1) next to said at least one control point (P) to be checked.