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Length-adjustable gas spring

US4093196A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1977
Grant dateJun 6, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 17, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C3/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A length-adjustable gas spring is provided with a by-pass valve comprising a piston sealing element and a depression in the inner tube of the gas spring so that when the piston sealing element is pushed to a position adjacent the depression, the valve is opened.

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