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High rotation angle for gas spring connection

US7172237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2004
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32631
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas spring is mounted through a unique mount structure including a socket joint. The socket joint is mounted in a yoke for rotation through 180° about an axis of the yoke. The inventive structure provides greater freedom of movement than the prior art, and in many applications will allow rotation for more than 180°.

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