Patent ID: 6659239
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
A shock absorber comprising:a shock absorber body defining a cavity at least partially filled with a fluid; a piston slideably disposed within said body separating said cavity into first rebound and second compression fluid chambers; a rod secured to said piston and including first and second portions respectively adjacent to said first and second chambers with a fluid passageway extending between said first and second portions fluidly connecting said first and second chambers, said passageway including a first passage extending longitudinally from said first portion and a second passage extending from said second portion transverse to said first portion, and said rod including a longitudinal bore having an adjustable plunger with an end disposed therein with said end proximate to an intersection of said first and second passages movable to block at least a portion of said passageway to control the flow of said fluid through said passageway; and a valve assembly including a one-way spherical ball cheek valve disposed within said passageway for controlling the flow of said fluid between said first and second chambers through said passageway.