Shock absorbing device
US5458221A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/125
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shock absorber comprises a tubular sleeve (46) and a load applying member (45) having a nut (47) normally in engagement with an end of the sleeve (46). Under loading the nut is drawn into the sleeve to cause permanent radial deformation of the sleeve wall thereby absorbing the loading.
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