(under the class definition) Cushioning devices arranged to check the momentum of the reciprocating bed of a machine, such as a printing-press, lathe, planing-machine, etc., near the end of its stroke. In some cases the energy stored up in overcoming the momentum of the bed is utilized for starting it in the opposite direction.
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119, 130, for a press cushion fluid spring device and solid material spring device, respectively.
