Energy Management Damper.

Abstract

A conventional shock absorber is modified by adding a valve cage to the rod end and providing an additional cylinder outside the shock absorber to form an annular reservoir outside the shock absorber. Temperature sensitive valves open when oil heats to a potentially destructive level, unloading the shock absorber. When the oil cools to a safe operating temperature, the temperature sensitive valves re-close and the shock absorber is again operative. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1980
Accession Number
ADD007809

Entities

People

  • James P. Theuerkauf
  • Richard W. Siorek

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Energy Management
  • Reservoirs
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Unloading

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.