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Pneumatic cylinder and mechanical apparatus using the same

US11261886B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2021
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/8855
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pneumatic cylinder includes a cylinder body, a piston assembly, a connecting rod, and at least one pressure-relief valve. The cylinder body is formed with a cylinder chamber, and has an exterior disposed with at least one inlet-outlet passage and at least one pressure-relief opening, wherein the inlet-outlet passage is connected to the cylinder chamber. The piston assembly is contained within the cylinder chamber. The connecting rod is connected to the piston assembly, and protrudes out from the cylinder body. The pressure-relief valve is disposed in the pressure-relief opening, and has two ends connected to an outside of the pneumatic cylinder and the cylinder chamber respectively. When a gas pressure within the cylinder chamber is greater than a threshold value, the pressure-relief valve works to allow the cylinder chamber connecting to the outside for pressure relief.

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