Hydraulic buffer with fast startup
US10245714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2201/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accumulator assembly includes a vessel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The accumulator assembly includes a flexible membrane extending between the upper portion and the lower portion. The membrane may divide the vessel into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber. The accumulator assembly includes a receptacle located proximate the vessel. The receptacle may be in fluid communication with the second interior chamber. The accumulator assembly includes a plunger located at least partially within the receptacle.
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