Patent ID: 7066455
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A self-centering mechanical strut, comprising: a first housing member having a first end and a second end; a second housing member having a first end and a second end, said second housing member telescopically receives said first housing member; a first spring assembly mounted within said first housing member; a second spring assembly mounted within said second housing member; a first guide plug having a first portion extending into said second end of said first housing member and being fixedly secured thereto, said first guide plug having a second portion extending from said first portion into said second housing member, wherein said first spring assembly contacts said first portion of said first guide plug and said second spring assembly contacts said second portion of said first guide plug; and, a second guide plug extending into said first end of said second housing member, said second guide plug having an opening for receiving said first housing member, wherein when said first housing member is pulled outwardly through said opening of said second guide plug, said second spring assembly is compressed by said second portion of said first guide plug, and said first spring assembly is extended.