Ree Automotive Ltd

Pillwtrack Ltd.

Dan Hermann

Ahishay Sardes

Ran Dekel

Tomer Segev

Eran Starik

Amit Aknin

Eylon Avigur

Eyal Benjamin

Some embodiments may provide a suspension unit that may include a rail having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member slidably connected to the rail, and shock absorption and springing means adapted to damp motions and support forces along the longitudinal axis of the rail, wherein, the rail and the sliding member are shaped to have transverse cross-sectional profiles that prevent a rotational movement of the sliding member with respect to the rail about the longitudinal axis of the rail. In some embodiments, the suspension unit may be part of an in-wheel system further including at least a steering unit.

Sliding pillar suspension system

Suspension system and steering capabilities

Disclosed is an inflatable cushion configured with a substantially flattened tubular shape such that in an inflated state the inflatable cushion is highly adaptable so as to readily conform to the terrain of the underlying surface on which it is deployed and to the footprint of the vehicle tire as the vehicle is driven across the device. During typical use the cushion is not fully inflated and operational inflation pressure is generally less than 10 PSI and preferably 5 PSI. For use the cushion is deployed such that the central axis of the tube is substantially parallel to the driving direction of the vehicle. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention simultaneously lifts the vehicle and provides a driving surface with sufficient pressure against the tire and underlying surface to allow the vehicle to drive on it. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention is able to negotiate a wide variety of obstacles such as, but not limited to, bridging over a ditch, providing a ramp to climb a steep step, providing traction on soft ground and low friction surfaces, and providing support when one or more wheels of the vehicle lose contact pressure with the ground.

Inflatable automative traction recovery device

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Ramat Hasharon, Israel

Dan Hermann