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Extension spring strut

US6942204B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2230/42
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An extension spring strut comprises a pre-loaded extension spring with a damper disposed therein. An operating element is disposed inside the extension spring, having an actuating tappet that is joined to an end of the extension spring. The actuating tappet is displaceable over a total range of travel that includes a damping range of the piston rod of the damper and a no-load range of the actuating tappet.

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