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Flexural pivot

US6666612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2002
Grant dateDec 23, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/608
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pivot has identical first and second members partially engaged in each other and mobile in rotation relative to each other about a common axis, against the action of at least two return leaf springs each having first and second ends anchored in the first and second parts, respectively, by being wedged inside them.

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