Lever assemblies and methods
US9268354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K23/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Lever assemblies are provided that can include: an enclosure; a lever pivotably coupled to the enclosure; one member extending from one end to another end, the one end of the one member floating within the enclosure and the other end of the one member pivotably coupled to the lever; and another member extending from one end to another end, the one end of the other member pivotably coupled to the lever and the other end of the other member pivotably fixed to the enclosure. Methods for providing force from a lever associated with an enclosure are provided with the methods including: providing a lever pivotably coupled to an enclosure and extending along a length of the enclosure in one cross section; compressing the lever toward the enclosure to extend a member within the enclosure and provide force along the length of the enclosure with the member.
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