Gauge carrier
US5320169A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/046
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gauge carrier for absorbing longitudinal and radial shock forces on a shock sensitive gauge in a gauge housing where the gauge is insertable and retrievable with a unit assembly. The gauge or gauges are coupled to a longitudinal shock absorber comprised of belleville springs by a ball and socket arrangement to isolate longitudinal shock waves from the gauge while annular resilient members provide radial shock absorption for the gauge in the housing. The longitudinal shock absorber can be selectively pre-loaded.
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