Shock absorbing apparatus
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1. An exhaust coupling for axially connecting a first and second pipe segment comprising:
- a first flange provided at the first pipe segment;
a second flange provided at the second pipe segment;
connection means for connecting the first and second flanges such that, in a neutral state, an axial gap exists between adjacent ends of the first and second pipe segments; and
biasing means for biasing the first and second pipe segments towards the neutral state.
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Abstract
An exhaust coupling for axially connecting a first and second pipe segment comprising: a first flange provided at the first pipe segment; a second flange provided at the second pipe segment; connection means for connecting the first and second flanges such that, in a neutral state, an axial gap exists between adjacent ends of the first and second pipe segments; and biasing means for biasing the first and second pipe segments towards the neutral state.
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1. An exhaust coupling for axially connecting a first and second pipe segment comprising:
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a first flange provided at the first pipe segment;
a second flange provided at the second pipe segment;
connection means for connecting the first and second flanges such that, in a neutral state, an axial gap exists between adjacent ends of the first and second pipe segments; and
biasing means for biasing the first and second pipe segments towards the neutral state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for absorbing a load between a first and second body comprising:
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biasing means comprising;
a first resilient member for urging the first and second bodies towards each other; and
a second resilient member for urging the first and second bodies apart, wherein the first and second resilient members are co-axially mounted. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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