Self-centering column assembly employing liquid spring and structures containing such columns
US6042094A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-centering spring assembly which is a column located between first and second vertically spaced frame members including a first end on the column movably secured to the first frame member, a second end on the column secured to the second frame member, a member having a first end movably mounted on the column and a second end in movable engagement with the first frame member, and a liquid spring connected between the second end of the movable member and the column.
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