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Diaphragm bellows device

US6485007B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 7, 2002
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J3/047
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A diaphragm bellows device comprises a diaphragm bellows with a plurality of successive diaphragms which are welded together alternately at the outer and inner edges, wherein the length of the diaphragm bellows can be adjusted between an expanded state and a contracted state, and a plurality of sleeve parts which surround the successive diaphragms and which, together, enclose the successive diaphragms also in the expanded state of the diaphragm bellows over its entire longitudinal extension and overlap to a greater or lesser extent in axial direction of the diaphragm bellows depending on the adjusted length of the diaphragm bellows, wherein at least one of the sleeve parts is held on the welded outer edges of two adjoining diaphragms by a snap connection.

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