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Shock absorbing device

US5458221A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1994
Grant dateOct 17, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 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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