Self-centering mechanical strut
US7066455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20006
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-centering mechanical strut has first and second housing members. The second housing member telescopically receives the first housing member. Spring assemblies are mounted within each of the housing members. The spring assembly in the first tube is compressed when the first housing is pushed into the second housing. The spring assembly in the second tube is compressed when the first housing is pulled out of the second housing. Each housing is spring-biased to return to its respective neutral position.
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