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Shock absorber configured with a deformable energy absorbing member

US11384585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc. · US

Inventors

Morteza Yadollahi · Irvine, US
Alan Manara · Ogden, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2019
Grant date	Jul 12, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 22, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16F2236/04
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock absorber includes a first end configured to be mechanically fastened to a first component, a second end configured to be mechanically fastened to a second component, a main body, a main shaft, and a primary piston. The primary piston configured to move within the main body and further configured to provide a first damping force by movement of a fluid through the primary piston while the main shaft moves a first distance. The shock absorber also includes a deformable solid material arranged in the main body. The primary piston configured to further move within the main body and further configured to provide a second damping force by deforming the deformable solid material after the main shaft moves the first distance.

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