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Load compensator for height adjustable table

US8091841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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47Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2005
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B2200/0052
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A force adjustment assembly for use within a telescoping subassembly that includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is supported by the first elongated member for sliding motion along an extension axis, the subassembly further including a force equalizer assembly that includes a strand having first and second ends that are supported by the second and first elongated members, respectively, the adjustment assembly comprising a preloader supported by at least one of the first and second elongated members and supporting at least a portion of the strand, the preloader applying a preload force via the strand when the second elongated member is in a fully extended position and an adjuster for adjusting the preload force applied by the preloader.

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