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Load limiting breakaway device

US11300172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 2020
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2230/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a first cylinder. The first cylinder includes a first piston mounted in the first cylinder and a first channel formed in an inner wall of the first cylinder. The first cylinder is configured to hold a pressurized gas. The system further comprises a second cylinder surrounding the first cylinder. The second cylinder comprises a second piston mounted in the second cylinder. The second piston is configured to surround the first cylinder. The second cylinder further comprises a second channel formed in the inner wall of the second cylinder. The second cylinder is configured to hold a pressurized gas. The system further includes one or more seals coupled to the first and second pistons.

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