Suspension strut and seal arrangement

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1995-02-14

1996-06-25

Oberleitner, Robert J.

Brakes

Internal-resistance motion retarder

Cylinder structure

18832217, 267 6428, 277 95, 141349, 141 67, 141386, F16F 943

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055291554

ABSTRACT:
A suspension strut comprising a tube which is closed at one end and which defines a fluid chamber; a piston rod extending through the other end of the tube; and a seal providing a substantially fluid tight seal at the other end of tube between the tube and the piston rod, the seal comprising an annular main body, an outer annular lip integral with the main body and normally sealingly engaging the piston rod, an inner annular lip integral with the main body and normally sealingly engaging the piston rod, a channel portion between the outer and inner lips and open to the piston rod, and an arm portion integrally associated with the outer lip, the arm portion being engageable to pivot at least a portion of the outer lip out of engagement with the piston rod. Allows easier gas charging of the suspension strut.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4483377 (1984-11-01), Cubalchini
patent: 5269537 (1993-12-01), Kiesel

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