GB2365919A - Gas spring safety device - Google Patents
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- GB2365919A GB2365919A GB0013713A GB0013713A GB2365919A GB 2365919 A GB2365919 A GB 2365919A GB 0013713 A GB0013713 A GB 0013713A GB 0013713 A GB0013713 A GB 0013713A GB 2365919 A GB2365919 A GB 2365919A
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- strut
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- support device
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
- F16F9/00—Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium
- F16F9/02—Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only or vacuum
- F16F9/0209—Telescopic
- F16F9/0245—Means for adjusting the length of, or for locking, the spring or dampers
- F16F9/0254—Means for adjusting the length of, or for locking, the spring or dampers mechanically lockable, e.g. by use of friction collar
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
- E05C17/00—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
- E05C17/02—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means
- E05C17/04—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing
- E05C17/30—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing of extensible, e.g. telescopic, construction
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
- B60G2204/00—Indexing codes related to suspensions per se or to auxiliary parts
- B60G2204/40—Auxiliary suspension parts; Adjustment of suspensions
- B60G2204/45—Stops limiting travel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
- B60G2204/00—Indexing codes related to suspensions per se or to auxiliary parts
- B60G2204/40—Auxiliary suspension parts; Adjustment of suspensions
- B60G2204/46—Means for locking the suspension
- B60G2204/4604—Means for locking the suspension mechanically, e.g. using a hook as anticreep mechanism
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
- B60G2206/00—Indexing codes related to the manufacturing of suspensions: constructional features, the materials used, procedures or tools
- B60G2206/01—Constructional features of suspension elements, e.g. arms, dampers, springs
- B60G2206/90—Maintenance
- B60G2206/92—Tools or equipment used for assembling
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Abstract
A gas spring for the hatchback or bonnet of a vehicle has a mechanical locking/safety device for restraining the piston rod of a the spring in its extended position by being located between the spring body and distal end of the extended piston rod. The device may be clipped to the piston body (figure 4) and rotated into its locking position (figure 2).
Description
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SAFETY STRUT SUPPORT DEVICE This invention relates to a Safety Strut Support Device.
The pneumatic struts which are now fitted to most vehicles have a tendency to fail In so doing the hatch back/bonnet or any other structure which requires support by similar means tend to close involuntarily. The device is designed to prevent this occurrence happening.
The device is designed to clip onto the main part of the pneumatic strut when extended between the knuckle joint which is attached to the hatch/bonnet or the main body of any other structure i.e. piston of the pneumatic strut. When not in use the Safety Strut Support Device is stored by means of one or more fixed spring clips which-clip -onto the main body of the pneumatic strut.
Currently the only remedy that is available is the relatively expensive one of purchasing a replacement pneumatic strut. This invention is-designed to provide a muchless expensive method of support making it unnecessary to purchase a replacement pneumatic strut.
The Safety Strut Support Device is manufactured to suit any size of pneumatic strut and can be made in either stainless steel, plastic moulding or metal which is hot plastic dipped, or metal which is enamel coated. It can also be manufactured as a colour coded item, The specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with referefice-to the accoWanyingkemrings in which: Fig 1 Shows an example of pneumatic strut with the Safety Strut Support Device in use with an open hatch.
Fig 2 Shows in perspective the Safety Strut Support Device fitted to the pneumatic strut.
Fig 3 Illustrates the Safety Strut Support Device separate from the pneumatic strut. Fig 4 Illustrates the Safety Struc Support J'-,e v im So. ed on-the main body-of-the pneumatic strut by one or more spring clips. (Only one spring clip illustrated)
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Claims (5)
- Claims 1) The Safety Support Strut Device is designed to clip onto the main part of the pneumatic strut when extended, i.e. piston of the pneumatic strut, between the knuckle joint, which is attached to the hatch/bonnet or the main body of any other structure, and the main body of the pneumatic strut, which is also attached to the main body or structure used to support the strut, to@prevent premature/unexpected closure of the aforesaid hatch/bonnet or main body.
- 2) The Safety Strut Support Device as claimed in Claim 1, can be manufactured to suit any size of pneumatic strut and can be made in either stainless steel, plastic moulding or metal which is hot plastic dipped, or metal which is enamel coated. It can also be manufactured as a colour coded item.
- 3) The Safety Strut Support Device as claimed in Claim I & 2, when not in use the Safety Strut Support Device is stored by means of one or more fixed spring clips, or, with a fixed swivel clamp which is permanently attached, and clip onto the main body of the pneumatic strut.
- 4) The Safety Strut Support Device as claimed in Claim 1, 2, & 3, can be known as a Pneumatic Strut Support or any other name denoting to its application.
- 5) A Safety Strut Support Device substantially as described herein with reference to Figures I - 5 of the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB0013713A GB2365919A (en) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-06-07 | Gas spring safety device |
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GB0013713A GB2365919A (en) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-06-07 | Gas spring safety device |
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GB0013713D0 GB0013713D0 (en) | 2000-07-26 |
GB2365919A true GB2365919A (en) | 2002-02-27 |
GB2365919A9 GB2365919A9 (en) | 2003-08-03 |
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GB0013713A Withdrawn GB2365919A (en) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-06-07 | Gas spring safety device |
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Cited By (5)
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DE10311574A1 (en) * | 2003-03-10 | 2004-09-23 | Volkswagen Ag | Safety device for telescoping support, has recess formed within protection element to partially receive outer pipe of telescoping support when telescoping support is retracted |
EP1760353A1 (en) * | 2005-08-30 | 2007-03-07 | Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. | Stay damper |
DE102008029519A1 (en) * | 2008-06-21 | 2009-12-24 | Stabilus Gmbh | Attaching device i.e. four-joint hinge, for attaching flap at body of motor vehicle, has force element for supporting initial positioning movement of component, and attached at compression spring and comprising pot-shaped housing part |
US9121467B2 (en) * | 2006-02-10 | 2015-09-01 | Stabilus Gmbh | Lockable piston-cylinder assembly |
US20220042359A1 (en) * | 2020-08-04 | 2022-02-10 | Timothy B. Bothwell | Lift support bracing device and method |
Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB902438A (en) * | 1960-04-26 | 1962-08-01 | Kenneth Robert Gaywood Fish | Stay device |
GB1415257A (en) * | 1973-01-19 | 1975-11-26 | Girling Ltd | Gas springs |
US4078779A (en) * | 1975-12-12 | 1978-03-14 | Stabilus Gmbh | Pneumatic spring with manually releasable stop |
GB1529572A (en) * | 1975-07-09 | 1978-10-25 | Chrysler Uk | Telescopic struts |
US4449702A (en) * | 1981-12-31 | 1984-05-22 | Kayaba Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Full extension locking device for damper |
DE3417493A1 (en) * | 1983-08-24 | 1985-03-07 | Suspa Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. | Gas spring, in particular as a lifting aid for tailgates, boot lids and the like on motor vehicles |
GB2154698A (en) * | 1984-02-21 | 1985-09-11 | Fichtel & Sachs Ind Inc | Gas spring with lock |
US4634170A (en) * | 1986-01-27 | 1987-01-06 | Lach John S | Device for holding hinged structure in open position |
US5207490A (en) * | 1991-08-16 | 1993-05-04 | Ardco, Inc. | Safety latch for the lid of a lift-top cabinet |
US5575513A (en) * | 1995-04-03 | 1996-11-19 | Tuttle; Willis A. | Automobile hood strut lock |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB902438A (en) * | 1960-04-26 | 1962-08-01 | Kenneth Robert Gaywood Fish | Stay device |
GB1415257A (en) * | 1973-01-19 | 1975-11-26 | Girling Ltd | Gas springs |
GB1529572A (en) * | 1975-07-09 | 1978-10-25 | Chrysler Uk | Telescopic struts |
US4078779A (en) * | 1975-12-12 | 1978-03-14 | Stabilus Gmbh | Pneumatic spring with manually releasable stop |
US4449702A (en) * | 1981-12-31 | 1984-05-22 | Kayaba Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Full extension locking device for damper |
DE3417493A1 (en) * | 1983-08-24 | 1985-03-07 | Suspa Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. | Gas spring, in particular as a lifting aid for tailgates, boot lids and the like on motor vehicles |
GB2154698A (en) * | 1984-02-21 | 1985-09-11 | Fichtel & Sachs Ind Inc | Gas spring with lock |
US4634170A (en) * | 1986-01-27 | 1987-01-06 | Lach John S | Device for holding hinged structure in open position |
US5207490A (en) * | 1991-08-16 | 1993-05-04 | Ardco, Inc. | Safety latch for the lid of a lift-top cabinet |
US5575513A (en) * | 1995-04-03 | 1996-11-19 | Tuttle; Willis A. | Automobile hood strut lock |
Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE10311574A1 (en) * | 2003-03-10 | 2004-09-23 | Volkswagen Ag | Safety device for telescoping support, has recess formed within protection element to partially receive outer pipe of telescoping support when telescoping support is retracted |
DE10311574B4 (en) * | 2003-03-10 | 2012-03-29 | Volkswagen Ag | Device and method for securing telescopes against retraction |
DE10311574B9 (en) * | 2003-03-10 | 2013-01-10 | Volkswagen Ag | Device and method for securing telescopes against retraction |
EP1760353A1 (en) * | 2005-08-30 | 2007-03-07 | Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. | Stay damper |
CN100425863C (en) * | 2005-08-30 | 2008-10-15 | 萱场工业株式会社 | Stay damper |
US7887031B2 (en) | 2005-08-30 | 2011-02-15 | Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. | Stay damper |
US9121467B2 (en) * | 2006-02-10 | 2015-09-01 | Stabilus Gmbh | Lockable piston-cylinder assembly |
DE102008029519A1 (en) * | 2008-06-21 | 2009-12-24 | Stabilus Gmbh | Attaching device i.e. four-joint hinge, for attaching flap at body of motor vehicle, has force element for supporting initial positioning movement of component, and attached at compression spring and comprising pot-shaped housing part |
US20220042359A1 (en) * | 2020-08-04 | 2022-02-10 | Timothy B. Bothwell | Lift support bracing device and method |
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