Counterbalance for linkage assembly

Details Counterbalance for linkage assembly Counterbalance for linkage assembly

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Fenstermacher, David (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Resilient connections

C074S380000, C074S3880PS

Reexamination Certificate

active

07032472

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for providing a counterbalance for a linkage assembly. The apparatus and method includes a frame, at least one linkage movably connected to the frame, the at least one linkage defining the linkage assembly, at least one actuator for moving the linkage assembly, and an energy storing device connected to the frame and engaged by the linkage assembly, wherein the energy storing device stores energy from the linkage assembly during engagement and provides the stored energy to counterbalance the weight of the linkage assembly.

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