Adjustable, lockable devices

• Main Author: THORN; RICHARD P
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 24.02.1998
• Edition: 6
• Subjects: BEDS; BLASTING; CHAIRS; COFFEE MILLS; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; FURNITURE; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; HEATING; HUMAN NECESSITIES; LIGHTING; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; SOFAS; SPICE MILLS; SPRINGS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; WEAPONS

An adjustable length strut having a unique locking device. An annular spring within a housing surrounds an actuator rod. An actuator member engages one end of the annular spring axially compressing it and causing radial bulging resulting in locking the rod in position relative to the housing. Numero...