Basically, except for overriding control, Selectaride dampers, of telescopic and piston-type, are same; rotary valve is incorporated in assembly; this provides variable orifice for fluid flow; valve is rotated by means of electromagnet and ratchet mechanism in small casting bolted to damper body; current is supplied from battery, and 4-position rotary switch enables driver to select successively 4 settings of valve at dampers; details of telescopic and piston-type damper.
Armstrong selectaride suspension dampers
Automobile Engr
Automobile Engineer ; 52 , n 13
1962
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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