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Guiding device for a metal bellows

US8443841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2008
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2201/415
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guiding device for a metal bellows (3), on at least one bellows end (37) movable along the wall of a housing (10) during the expansion and contraction of the bellows (3). A guiding element is provided between the end body and the housing (10). The guiding element is formed by a plurality of separate guiding bodies (49) disposed in intervals from each other on the circumference of the end body (39).

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