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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2005
David James Schedgick, Menasha, WI (US);
Michael J. Karolek, New Berlin, WI (US);
David James Schedgick, Menasha, WI (US);
Michael J. Karolek, New Berlin, WI (US);
HUSCO International, Inc., Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
A hydraulic actuator for an active of semi-active vehicle suspension system has a cylinder with a piston therein. A piston rod is attached to the piston and extends out of the cylinder. First and second chambers are formed on opposites sides of the piston enabling the piston to be driven in a manner that counteracts vibrations in the vehicle, A third chamber is provided in the cylinder for connection to a load leveling apparatus. A novel structure reduces the overall length of the hydraulic actuator. A displacement sensor is incorporated into the hydraulic actuator to provide an electrical signal that indicated how far the piston rod extends from the cylinder.