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Gas-cushion shock absorber and method of making same

US4650044A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1985
Grant dateMar 17, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2250/0636
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a gas-cushion shock absorber wherein a sealed uninflated cushion bag containing gasifiable material is initially assembled within a hydraulic reservoir of the shock absorber whereupon the gasifiable material is activated for producing sufficient gas for inflating the bag.

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