Hold open rod with rotatably mounted pawls as locking members and a snubber
US7654371B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32467
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, including; telescoping inner and outer members; a release collar circumferentially encircling the outer member; at least one rotatably mounted pawl disposed in the outer member; the at least one rotatably mounted pawl being depressed into at least a first depression formed circumferentially in the inner member by the release collar; and the at least one rotatably mounted pawl being movable between unlocked and locked positions. A vibration damper for the hold open rod is also provided.
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