Inventors:
Joseph Ray Metz - Ridgefield CT, US
Joseph Koskelowsky - Danbury CT, US
John Boscia - Ridgefield CT, US
Richard Lutterman - Danbury CT, US
Thomas Chiaramonte - Newtown CT, US
Donald Brundage - Stratford CT, US
Assignee:
Triumph Actuation Systems - Connecticut, LLC - Bloomfield CT
International Classification:
F16F 9/32
Abstract:
In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, including; telescoping inner and outer members; a release collar circumferentially encircling the outer member; at least one rotatably mounted pawl disposed in the outer member; the at least one rotatably mounted pawl being depressed into at least a first depression formed circumferentially in the inner member by the release collar; and the at least one rotatably mounted pawl being movable between unlocked and locked positions. A vibration damper for the hold open rod is also provided.