Methods and apparatus for selective spring pre-load adjustment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12103349
APP PUB NO 20230256788A1
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17887082

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A method and apparatus for a suspension comprising a spring having a threaded member at a first end for providing axial movement to the spring as the spring is rotated and the threaded member moves relative to a second component. In one embodiment, the system includes a damper for metering fluid through a piston and a rotatable spring member coaxially disposed around the damper and rotatable relative to the damper.

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FOX FACTORY INCDULUTH GA

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Cox, Christopher Paul Capitola, US 93 1745
Ericksen, Everet Woodland, US 12 477
Marquez, Michael David Santa Cruz, US 5 410

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