Bi-directional non-linear spring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10337577
APP PUB NO 20180128336A1
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15344434

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A linear spring member having an annular region with a first thickness connected in series by cylindrical regions having a second thickness, wherein the first thickness is less than the second thickness. Outer portions of adjacent annular regions are coupled together by a first cylindrical region and inner portions of adjacent annular regions are coupled together by a second cylindrical region such that the effective spring rate of the bi-directional spring device increases symmetrically as it is displaced in either compression or tension.

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RAYTHEON COMPANY141 SPRING STREET LEXINGTON MA 02173

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Aguilera, Ricardo A Alhambra, US 2 1
Bullard, Andrew L Manhattan Beach, US 34 107
Wilson, Shane E Torrance, US 6 14
Yates, Ryan Los Angeles, US 6 10

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