Shock absorber (shock "damper")

Shock absorber (shock "damper")

1. What is it?

   • A shock absorber is a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses.

2. What do shock absorbers do? How do they work?

   • The shock absorbers are hydraulic (oil) pump like devices that help to control the impact and rebound movement of your vehicle's springs and suspension.
   • Ensure that the vehicle’s tyres remain in contact with the road surface at all times
   • Give both a smooth ride and a firm suspension when needed.

3. Types

   • Hydraulic
   • Gas or nitrogen
   • Tire
   • Rheological
   • Magnetic
   • Falls
   • Load leveler
   • Monotube

4. The Shock absorber are use for:: Cars, Trucks, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Planes and more vehicules

5. A little history

   • In 1898, the French cyclist JMM Truffault introduced the first absorber in his bicycle.
   • In 1899, Truffault and Edward Harford collaborated in the first adjustable absorber.
   • In 1901, CL Horock created the first absorber modernized and was called it the " telescopic absorber. " The made absorbers nowadays still are based on his initial concept.
   • The hydraulic absorbers began to attract the attention of the corridors of cars, builders of racing cars and the mechanics. During the season of careers of 1902 and 1903, beginning this way his history in the car world

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