A hydraulic accumulator includes a rigid tank containing a flexible but
non-elastic bladder formed of a metal foil and separating the interior of
the tank into a gas space and a liquid space. The gas and liquid spaces
respectively communicate with exterior sources of gas and liquid through
fixtures provided on the accumulator tank. One of the fixtures is
provided with an anti-extrusion valve to prevent the bladder from being
forced out through the fixture. In one preferred embodiment the bladder
is a bellows. In another preferred embodiment the accumulator tank is
provided with a vent in communication with the liquid space within the
tank to allow for venting of any gas separating from the liquid and
accumulating within the liquid space.