Quick release feature for gas assist struts
US10753386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/01
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end cap for a gas assist strut according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body providing a socket, a spring clip having ends projecting into the socket, and a lever. The lever is arranged such that application of pressure to the lever draws the ends of the spring away from one another. This disclosure also relates to a motor vehicle including the subject end cap. A method is also disclosed.
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