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Counterbalance mechanism

US5501420A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1994
Grant dateMar 26, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/923
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A counterbalance mechanism for vertically positioning a load includes auxiliary linkage means associated with an upper end of the mechanism for carrying a load and automatically varying the vertical angular orientation of the load incident to vertical movement of the load.

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