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Hydraulic piston locking device

US6520067B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2001
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7955
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for locking a piston rod of a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly in an extended condition. The locking device is placed in interposed relation to a hydraulic cylinder and an opposing bearing point to prevent retraction of the piston rod. The device has a split sleeve configuration to facilitate mounting the locking device in encircling relating to the piston rod including opposed longitudinally extending edges that are locked to one another via a locking means. The locking means of the device is partially enclosed by a lock protecting housing to protect the locking device from being removed by unauthorized persons. The device is durable, easy to install and remove, and adaptable to a variety of hydraulic piston and cylinder assemblies.

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