Hold open rod vibration dampening system and method
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United States of America Patent
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Sep 30, 2014
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Aug 15, 2013
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Feb 15, 2012
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Feb 15, 2012
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Abstract
A hold open rod is provided. The hold open rod may include: an outer tube; an inner tube having two ends, at least one end configured to slide within the outer tube; a tube stop located at one end of the inner tube; a groove around the circumference of the tube stop; and a resilient material located in the groove, the resilient material contacting the tube stop and the outer tube. A method of reducing wear on a hold open rod may be provided. The method may include: locating first resilient material between an inner tube and an outer tube; providing a locking mechanism to lock the inner tube with respect to the outer tube; and providing a second resilient material between an isolator and a collar on the locking mechanism.
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- F16M Class
- 745 Applications Filed
- 450 Patents Issued To-Date
- 60.41 % Issued To-Date
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- 5 Citation Count
- F16M Class
- 5.96 % this patent is cited more than
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