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End member assembly, gas spring assembly and method

US8955830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2009
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/494
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A piston assembly includes an outer shell, an end plate and an attachment column. A first flowed-material joint is disposed between and fixedly attaches the end plate and the outer shell to one another such that a fluid-tight seal is formed therebetween. A second flowed-material joint is disposed between and fixedly attaches the attachment column and the end plate to one another such that a fluid-tight seal is formed therebetween. A gas spring assembly and method that include the piston assembly are also included.

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