Self-centering liquid spring assembly and constructions thereof
US5890705A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-centering spring assembly including a liquid spring having a cylinder and a piston, a casing slidably mounted on the cylinder and having the outer end of the piston connected thereto, a first pivotal connector between an extension of the cylinder and a bracket member and a second pivotal connection between a member extending laterally of the casing and an external member, the second pivotal connection lying outwardly of the first pivotal connection. The foregoing basic structure plus a liquid spring axially mounted thereon. The foregoing basic structure plus a resilient rubber sleeve mounted between the liquid spring and an external sleeve which supports a member.
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