Strut assemblies having heating means

Details Strut assemblies having heating means Strut assemblies having heating means

1999-01-19

1999-11-09

Oberleitner, Robert J.

Brakes

Internal-resistance motion retarder

Including protective shield for retarder

296 376, F16F 938

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059796170

ABSTRACT:
A strut assembly for retaining a section of a vehicle in open position, and may be of an insulated type, heated type, or insulated and heated type, for use in a variety of varying temperature applications. The strut assembly may be connected to a power source of a vehicle and include a thermostatic control for maintaining a coil or one or more heating strips mounted in the strut assembly at a desired temperature. A protective sleeve or boot is provided about the plunger of the strut assembly. The strut assembly may be mounted to retain hinged side panels of a vehicle bed in an open position, with the bed being provided with collapsible support members therebeneath to provide added safety from side impacts.

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patent: 5090770 (1992-02-01), Heinrichs et al.
patent: 5251729 (1993-10-01), Nehl et al.
patent: 5303969 (1994-04-01), Simnacher

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