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Hydraulic buffer with fast startup

US10245714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2015
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 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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