Linear thruster
US5865089A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B15/1471
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear thruster is disclosed in which a load beam is linearly moved relative to a guide beam by fluid power. One or both of the beams are multisided in cross-section to substantially increase the linear bearing area between the beams and substantially increase the strength of the linear thruster against side forces as well as moments while permitting a substantial reduction in the volumetric space consumed by the linear thruster. The fluid power and the energy inputs to the linear thruster may all be positioned at one end of the guide beam.
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