(under subclass 188) Spring device including nonreacting means (e.g., a dashpot) for opposing and slowing distortion or recovery or a spring element.
(1) Note. The spring element may serve to cushion relative movement of vehicle parts, or it may serve as an equalizer to ensure parallel depression of the parts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
195+, for a mechanical spring and retarder (e.g., shock absorber), per se.
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188, Brakes,
129, for a frictional shock absorber with no restoring means (spring), and subclasses 266+ for a fluid resistance dashpot or shock absorber, per se.