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Force amplifier

US4347754A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1980
Grant dateSep 7, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20588
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a force amplifier, supporting members extend between a pressure plate and a countersupport plate. At each plate the supporting members bear against end bolts and intermediate the plates the support members bear against joint bolts. A spreader bolt extends through the countersupport plate and has a spreader head located between the joint bolts. The surfaces of the spreader bolt contacting the joint bolts are concavely shaped.

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