US4110888A
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Gas chamber forming method in closed cylinder of gas enclosed type
Assignee: Tokico Ltd
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Filing: 1977-07-13
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1997-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A gas chamber forming method in a cylinder of gas enclosed type such as hydropneumatic shock absorber or gas spring having high pressure gas enclosed therein. The method comprises steps of inserting a free piston slidably in the cylinder, disposing a stopper having a passage communicating the opposite sides thereof so as to abut with the free piston at one side thereof remote from a closed end of the cylinder, pushing the stopper and the free piston toward the closed end of the cylinder thereby elevating pressure of the gas confined between the free piston and the closed end of the cylinder to a predetermined level, securing the stopper relative to the cylinder, and thereafter, closing an open end of the cylinder.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiaki Mutou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/02; F16F9/0209; F16F9/0218; F16F9/06; F16F9/061; F16F9/066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49758; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/4984; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for forming a gas chamber in a cylinder of gas enclosed type comprising the steps of inserting a free piston slidably into the cylinder, inserting a stopper having a through hole therein into the cylinder through an open end of the cylinder so as to abut with the free piston, pushing the stopper and the free piston further into the cylinder toward a closed end thereof, securing the stopper with respect to the inner wall of the cylinder when pressure of gas confined between the closed end of the cylinder and the free piston has been increased to a predetermined level, and thereafter, closing the open end of the cylinder.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for forming a gas chamber in a cylinder of gas enclosed type comprising the steps of inserting a free piston slidably into the cylinder, inserting a stopper having a through hole therein into the cylinder through an open end of the cylinder so as to abut with the free piston, pushing the stopper and the free piston further into the cylinder toward a closed end thereof, securing the stopper with respect to the inner wall of the cylinder when pressure of gas confined between the closed end of the cylinder and the free piston has been increased to a predetermined level, and thereafter, closing the open end of the cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A gas chamber forming method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the closed end of the cylinder is formed after the free piston has been inserted into the cylinder and located at a predetermined position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A gas chamber forming method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the free piston is inserted into the cylinder after one end of the cylinder has been closed permanently.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A gas chamber forming method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the stopper is secured to the cylinder by forming a radially projecting projection on the inner periphery of the cylinder.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |