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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic displacement energy management device

Номер: US20120001460A1
Автор: Brian Robert Spahn, Ian Brewster Hall, Kevin Siasoco, Parakrama Valentine Weerappuli, Richard Edward Ruthinowski
Принадлежит: Individual

A dynamic energy management restraint anchor device interfaces with a child seat in a vehicle, engaging common child seat attachment clip features. A device restraint anchor is operable to dynamically extract and permit distortion of load bearing deformable member(s) in order to manage the displacement of, and load transferred through, an anchor connected to a child seat. The device may be further operable to limit or prevent restraint anchor displacement and the distortion of said deformable member(s) under quasi-static load conditions in order to meet motor vehicle static load/displacement anchorage performance requirements applicable to certain anchors. Anchor retraction capability and various interlocking configurations for securing the position of an anchor, before or after having extracted, may be incorporated relative to the energy management device interfacing with both a vehicle and a child seat. An indicator may further be provided to identify the functional state of the restraint device.

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Номер записи: 1
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for Transport of Equipment and Method for Manufacture Thereof

Номер: US20120012729A1
Автор: Curt A. Jackson, David S. Cummins, James N. Cook, JR.
Принадлежит: Toppan Photomasks Inc

An apparatus for transporting equipment and a method for the manufacture of the apparatus are disclosed. A damping assembly configured to dampen movement of a first item relative to a second item may include an arm and a shock absorber. The arm may be configured to be located between the first item and the second item and may be configured to pivotally couple to the first item and configured to slidably couple to the second item. The shock absorber may be configured to couple between the first item and the arm, such that the shock absorber dampens rotation of the arm to dampen movement of the first item relative to the second item.

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Номер записи: 2
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Flywheel having lubrication-flow passageway

Номер: US20120024656A1
Автор: Bradford Kough, David Fee, Jonathan Baumann, Matthew Dames, Perry Cruce, Satish Savant
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A method of lubricating a clutch disposed on a driven-side of a flywheel that is connected to a crankshaft includes rotating the flywheel and providing a flow of lubrication fluid spilling onto a driver-side of the flywheel. At least a portion of the flow of lubrication fluid is received through at least one passageway extending through the flywheel and expelled from the passageway on a driven-side of the flywheel. A clutch disposed on the driven-side of the flywheel is lubricated with the expelled lubrication fluid.

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Номер записи: 3
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Off-Road Truck Suspended with Rubber Spring Device

Номер: US20120119464A1
Автор: Minoru Tazawa, Tomoyuki Moriyama
Принадлежит: KOMATSU LTD

A rubber spring device is formed by alternately laminating a plurality of layers of hard plates whose linear dimension W in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of each equalizer bar is shorter in plan view than a linear dimension H in a direction parallel to an axle direction, and rubber layers. The rubber spring device is disposed between an end portion of each equalizer bar and a center axle in an articulated dump truck, and is allowed to function as a suspension. Thus, even when the rubber spring device is deformed into an accordion shape, peak positions of an internal stress within each rubber layer can be dispersed and reduced, thereby preventing generation of cracks within each rubber layer.

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Номер записи: 4
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Flywheel

Номер: US20120151791A1
Автор: Andrew Atkins
Принадлежит: RICARDO UK LTD

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a flywheel for energy storage, specifically a method for finely balancing the flywheel during manufacture, the method being especially useful in conjunction with flywheels having a composite construction, and the method also being suitable for simultaneously proving the structural integrity of the flywheel.

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Номер записи: 5
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Interdigitated Cellular Cushioning

Номер: US20120175206A1
Автор: Collin Metzer, Eric Sugano, Gerald Buchen, Jon Neal, Mark Massman, Peter Maurice Foley, Trevor Kanous
Принадлежит: Skydex Technologies Inc

An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two binding layers interdigitated between the two binding layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite binding layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.

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Номер записи: 6
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Dual Spring Rate Damper

Номер: US20120230823A1
Автор: Bryan Baskin, Charles L. Hollimon, Christopher M. Bothwell, Daniel B. Robertson, David A. Popelka, Ernst C. Schellhase, Frank B. Stamps, James L. Braswell, Jr., Lawrence M. Corso, Michael R. Smith, Thomas C. Campbell, Thomas J. Newman
Принадлежит: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC

A rotor hub and method to dampen a force exerted on a rotor hub by a rotor blade during flight. The rotor hub including a central member rotatably coupled to a rotor mast, a blade grip rigidly attached to a blade and movably coupled to the central member, and an adjustable damper operably associated with the blade grip. The method includes damping the force exerted on the rotor hub with the adjustable damper and selectively adjusting the adjustable damper between a first spring rate and a second spring rate.

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Номер записи: 7
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Vibration isolation structure

Номер: US20120326366A1
Автор: Masayoshi Kawada, Nobuaki Sato
Принадлежит: Bridgestone Corp

A vibration isolation structure is provided with a stress reduction section that can reduce the hydrostatic stress from tensional load along a stacking direction of portions of a composite laminated member corresponding to a first end side and a second end side in a shear direction orthogonal to the stacking direction to lower than the hydrostatic stress from tensional load along the stacking direction of other portions of the composite laminated member.

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Номер записи: 8
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Variable Stiffness Support

Номер: US20130001841A1
Автор: David E. Heverly, David F. Haynes, David L. Williams, Michael R. Smith, Robert J. Pascal, Taeoh Lee
Принадлежит: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC

A system and method to control vibrations exerted on a non-vibrating structure. The system includes an adjustable variable stiffness support securely attached to both the non-vibrating structure and a vibrating structure. A driver operably associated with the variable stiffness support is configured to selectively adjust the variable stiffness support. A control system in data communication with both a sensor system and the driver includes an algorithm to determine whether adjustment of the variable stiffness support is required.

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Номер записи: 9
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Damper

Номер: US20130134688A1
Автор: Takahisa Mochizuki, Yuuki Amano
Принадлежит: Kayaba Industry Co Ltd

Damper is provided with damper main body including cylinder, piston being slidably inserted into cylinder to partition interior of cylinder into extension and compression chambers, and piston rod being inserted into cylinder to be coupled to piston, and damping force adjustment mechanism including flow path permitting passage of fluid only during either extension or contraction, valve seat being provided at intermediate position of flow path, valve body being movable back and forth relative to valve seat, and motor driving and moving valve body back and forth relative to valve seat to adjust flow path area of flow path. Damper energizes motor to move valve body distance, which is two-fold or more of distance from separated position where valve body is separated from valve seat to seated position where valve body is seated on valve seat, when flow path is blocked by moving valve body from separated position to seated position.

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Номер записи: 10
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Mass-balancing transmission and method for mounting same

Номер: US20130220070A1
Автор: Siegfried Tisch
Принадлежит: Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG

A mass-balancing transmission of an internal combustion engine ( 1 ) is provided, having a transmission housing ( 8 ) and a balancing shaft ( 6 ) with a bearing point ( 10, 11 ) at which the balancing shaft is mounted radially in a bearing seat ( 12, 13 ) of the balancing housing, and having an unbalanced section ( 9 ) which is formed in one part with the bearing point of the originally shaped balancing shaft. The bearing point is set back radially compared to the unbalanced section with the result that the diameter relationship: d2 >d1 applies for the external envelope circle d1 of the bearing point and the external envelope circle d2 of the unbalanced section. Considered in the axial direction of the balancing shaft, the external envelope circle d2 of the unbalance section and the external envelope circle d1 of the bearing point extend offset to one another with an eccentricity of e.

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Номер записи: 11
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Height-Adjustable Pedestal for a Vehicle

Номер: US20130220168A1
Автор: Andreas Volke, Günther Volke
Принадлежит: Tever Technik Vertriebs- und Beteiligungs-Gmbh & Co Beratungs KG

The invention relates to a height-adjustable pedestal for use in a vehicle including a height adjustable pedestal platform, a spring having a spring force according to a corresponding spring characteristic, and a lever mechanism that is interconnected between the spring and the pedestal platform in such a way that the spring force is transferred by the lever mechanism to the pedestal platform in the form of a lifting force that counteracts the weight force of the pedestal platform to facilitate the height-adjustment of the pedestal platform. In a further embodiment, the lever mechanism at least partially compensates for a variation of the spring force that occurs according to the spring characteristics.

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Номер записи: 12
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Adhesive Balancing Weight With Adhesive Tape System

Номер: US20130224449A1
Автор: Felix Bode
Принадлежит: Wegmann Automotive USA Inc

The invention relates to an adhesive balancing weight 1 having an adhesive tape system, wherein the adhesive tape system is formed from a tape base between a first adhesive layer 7 for fastening the weight body 8 onto the adhesive tape system and a second adhesive layer 3 for fastening the adhesive balancing weight itself. When the adhesive weight is pulled off, no layer should be damaged, particularly not the vulnerable leveling layer, in order to avoid leaving any remnant behind on the adhesive surface. This is achieved, while maintaining the customary advantages of an adhesive weight of this type, by embodying the tape base as a first base film 4.

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Номер записи: 13
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Vibration damper

Номер: US20130309097A1
Автор: David Miller
Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

Vibration damping is important with regard to such components as hollow turbine blades in gas turbine engines. Traditionally damping has occurred through damping elements secured at the root or tip of such blades. Such damping is not optimised and results in potential problems with wear in operational life. By providing a tube of deformable material which can be located within a hollow cavity it is possible to provide an element which through friction engagement can absorb vibration energy and therefore damp such vibration. The tube incorporates a number of cuts and/or grooves in an appropriate pattern in order to define a deformation profile once the tube is expanded in location. The tube is secured in position internally upon an expandable element which is typically an inflatable device. Once in position the tube is retained in its expanded deformable profile and the engagement between the tube and the hollow cavity wall surface results in energy absorption through vibration episodes. It is also possible to provide a tube formed from a shape memory alloy which will expand of its own right in location to engage the hollow cavity wall surfaces for energy absorption during vibration episodes.

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Номер записи: 14
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Anti-vibration device and anti-vibration device bracket

Номер: US20130313399A1
Автор: Keita Nishikawa, Tatsuya Tsutsumi
Принадлежит: Bridgestone Corp

An anti-vibration device bracket is provided that is capable of suppressing deformation due to contact with a member coupled to an engine side, and also capable of suppressing liquid ingress from the engine side. A anti-vibration device bracket 70 supports an anti-vibration device main body 12 on a vehicle body, the anti-vibration device main body 12 including an inside attachment member 14 coupled to an engine bracket 90, an outside attachment member 16 coupled to the vehicle body, and a resilient body 18 that couples together the inside attachment member 14 and the outside attachment member 16. The anti-vibration device bracket 70 includes a case 74 that is coupled to the vehicle body, that houses the anti-vibration device main body 12, to which the outside attachment member 16 is fixed, and that is open at a side portion on an opposite side to the bracket 90 extension side, and a upper plate portion 78 that configures an upper portion of the case 74, that is formed with a through hole 80 through which passes the inside attachment member 14 that is coupled to the bracket 90 at the outside of the case 74, that is formed with an upper face 78 A facing the bracket 90 to the outside of the case 74, and that is formed with a lower face 78 B facing an extension portion 22 of the inside attachment member 14 toward an inner side of the case 74.

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Номер записи: 15
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Electric drive for a processing tool such as a blind rivet setting appliance, processing tool and method for the closed-loop controlled setting of a rivet with such an electric drive

Номер: US20140033505A1
Автор: Andreas Skolaude
Принадлежит: Richard Bergner Verbindungstechnik GmbH and Co KG

An electric drive for a processing tool, in particular for a rivet setting appliance, has an electric motor connected to an actuating element that is linearly displaceable in an axial direction. A damping element that acts in the axial direction is arranged between the electric motor and the actuating element for impact decoupling of the electric motor from the actuating element. As a result, sudden loads, for example if a rivet mandrel breaks during the blind rivet setting operation, are absorbed in a material-conserving manner.

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Номер записи: 16
06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ANTI-YAW DAMPER

Номер: US20220001904A1
Автор: CAO Hongyong, CAO Xiaoning, KONG Haipeng, WANG Xu, ZHOU Pingyu
Принадлежит:

Provided is a method for controlling an anti-yaw damper, including: obtaining lateral acceleration signals of a frame and performing a first preprocessing on the lateral acceleration signals; obtaining a pressure difference between two chambers of an anti-yaw damper piston and performing a second preprocessing of the pressure difference; obtaining an MPPT algorithm objective function value at the current moment and an MPPT algorithm objective function value at the previous moment according to first preprocessing results and second preprocessing results, and comparing the MPPT algorithm objective function value at the current moment with the MPPT algorithm objective function value at the previous moment; and controlling the adjustment direction of an electromagnetic proportional valve of the anti-yaw damper according to the comparison result. According to the method, the damping force of the anti-yaw damper can be adjusted in real time, therefore the adaptability of the damper in different wheel wear conditions and the kinetic stability of a motor train unit are improved. Also provided is an apparatus for controlling an anti-yaw damper. 1. A method for controlling an anti-yaw damper , comprising:obtaining lateral acceleration signals of a frame and performing a first preprocessing on the lateral acceleration signals;obtaining a pressure difference between two chambers of a piston of an anti-yaw damper and performing a second preprocessing on the pressure difference;obtaining an MPPT algorithm objective function value at the current moment and an MPPT algorithm objective function value at the previous moment according to first preprocessing results and second preprocessing results, and comparing the MPPT algorithm objective function value at the current moment with the MPPT algorithm objective function value at the previous moment; andcontrolling the adjustment direction of an electromagnetic proportional valve of the anti-yaw damper according to the comparison result ...

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Номер записи: 17
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Regenerative hydraulic shock-absorber for vehicle suspension

Номер: US20180001728A1
Автор: Andrea Nepote, Cesare Stefanini, Francesco INGLESE, Giordano Greco, Mario MILAZZO, Piero Antonio Conti
Принадлежит: Magneti Marelli SpA, Sistemi Sospensioni SpA

The shock-absorber comprises: a cylinder containing a hydraulic working fluid; a piston slidably arranged in the cylinder so as to split the cylinder into two variable-volume working chambers, namely a first working chamber, or extension chamber, and a second working chamber, or compression chamber; an auxiliary conduit in fluid communication on one side with the first working chamber and on the other with the second working chamber; a train of permanent magnets slidably arranged in the auxiliary conduit so as to reciprocally move along the auxiliary conduit, dragged by the working fluid flowing between the first and second working chambers through the auxiliary conduit as a result of the reciprocating motion of the piston in the cylinder; and electric energy generating device for generating electric energy by exploiting the movement of the train of permanent magnets along the auxiliary conduit.

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Номер записи: 18
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Adjustable Damping Valve Device

Номер: US20180003259A1
Автор: MANGER Thomas, RUHMANN Lukas, Schmitt Stefan
Принадлежит:

An adjustable damping valve device for a vibration damper, includes a main stage valve which is controlled by a pre-stage valve with a pre-stage valve body, which pre-stage valve can be actuated by an electromagnetic actuator, wherein an emergency operation valve controls the main stage valve during emergency operation, wherein an emergency operation armature is preloaded on the pre-stage valve body of the pre-stage valve by an emergency operation spring so that the pre-stage valve forms the emergency operation valve. 18-. (canceled)9. An adjustable damping valve device for a vibration damper comprising:a main stage valve;a pre-stage valve including a pre-stage valve body constructed to control said main stage valve;an electromagnetic actuator constructed to actuate said pre-stage valve;an emergency operation constructed to control said main stage valve during emergency operation; andan emergency operation armature preloaded by an emergency operation spring on said pre-stage valve body of said pre-stage valve so that said pre-stage valve forms said emergency operation valve.10. The adjustable damping valve device according to claim 9 , wherein said emergency operation armature is supported peripherally on a cover surface of said pre-stage valve body.1163. The adjustable damping valve device according to claim 10 , wherein said cover surface has a stepped profile with a stepped contact surface () for said emergency operation armature.12. The adjustable damping valve device according to claim 10 , wherein said emergency operation armature has a stepped support surface in direction of said cover surface of said pre-stage valve body.13. The adjustable damping valve device according to claim 12 , wherein said support surface has a knife edge geometry.14. The adjustable damping valve device according to claim 12 , wherein said emergency operation armature has at least one flow connection which connects two spaces of said damping valve device which are separated from one ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-01-2021 дата публикации

FENDER

Номер: US20210002840A1
Автор: VAN DER BURG Gerrit
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A fender for fending a ship from a mooring wall comprises a hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly arranged so that compression of the fender is translated into a force to move the piston in the cylinder. Valves couple the hydraulic cylinder to reservoir that is at least partially filled with gas. An overpressure valve allows hydraulic liquid to flow from the cylinder to the reservoir when the fender compression force exceeds a threshold, allowing the fender to be compressed. When the force drops away, a return valve allows hydraulic liquid to return to the cylinder, causing the piston to move to expand fender, following movement of the ship away from the fender. In this way oscillating motion is reduced. A plurality of such fenders may be combined with mooring cable holding devices with a similar mechanism that pays out cable when the movement of the ship from the mooring wall cause the force on the mooring cable to grow. Energy generated from such forces may be used to reduce movement of the ship. 1. A fender for fending a ship from a mooring wall , the fender comprisinga fender base structure;a movable fender surface mounted moveable in a fender compression direction relative to the fender base structure;a hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly operationally connected between the fender base structure and the movable fender surface,a reservoir filled at least partially with gas;an overpressure valve configured to pass hydraulic liquid from the hydraulic cylinder to the reservoir when a difference between a pressure of the hydraulic liquid in the hydraulic cylinder and a pressure in the reservoir reaches a first threshold;a return valve configured to pass hydraulic liquid from the reservoir to the hydraulic cylinder when a difference between a pressure of the hydraulic liquid in the hydraulic cylinder drops below a second threshold lower than the first threshold.2. The fender according to claim 1 , comprising an electromagnet with poles configured to generate a ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

AIR SPRING

Номер: US20210003187A1
Автор: SONG HONGGUANG, SU PENG, WANG GUODONG, ZHANG BO
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An air spring provided by the present application comprises a top plate, a diaphragm, a first rubber metal spring and a second rubber metal spring; the diaphragm is arranged between the top plate and the first rubber metal spring; the first rubber metal spring is hollow to form a cavity, and the cavity of the first rubber metal spring penetrates through a top of the first rubber metal spring in a vertical direction, and the top of the first rubber metal spring is connected to a first support, and a top of the first support corresponds to the top plate to come into contact with the top plate when the diaphragm is out of air; the second rubber metal spring is fixedly inserted in the cavity of the first rubber metal spring; a top of the second rubber metal spring is connected to a second support, and a top of the second support corresponds to the top plate to come into contact with the top plate when the diaphragm is out of air; and, when the diaphragm is inflated, there is a height difference Δh between the top of the second support and the top of the first support, where the Δh≠0. The air spring provided by the present application can ensure ride comfort of the vehicle under a low-load condition and avoid damage to other components resulted from a subsidence of a vehicle body under a heavy-load condition. 1. An air spring , comprising a top plate , a diaphragm and a first rubber metal spring; the diaphragm is arranged between the top plate and the first rubber metal spring; the first rubber metal spring is hollow to form a cavity , and the cavity penetrates through a top of the first rubber metal spring in a vertical direction , the top of the first rubber metal spring is connected to a first support , and a top of the first support corresponds to the top plate to come into contact with the top plate when the diaphragm is out of air; wherein ,the air spring further comprises a second rubber metal spring, and the second rubber metal spring is fixedly inserted in the ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Cantilever Assemblies and Methods of Providing Damping for Cantilever Assemblies

Номер: US20210003192A1
Автор: KLEIN Michael, Montague Brian, MOSTEN Randall L.
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An example cantilever assembly includes a cantilever including an anchor configured to be coupled to a support, a tip, and an arm positioned between the anchor and the tip, a hollow conductive tube positioned at the tip of the cantilever, and a magnet suspended inside the hollow conductive tube with a first spring and a second spring. The first spring and the second spring are positioned at a first end and a second end of the hollow conductive tube respectively, and the magnet is positioned between the first spring and the second spring. The magnet is configured to move coaxially inside the hollow conductive tube as permitted by the first spring and the second spring, and the magnet suspended inside the hollow conductive tube operates as a tuned mass damper (TMD) to limit a resonant response of the cantilever assembly. 1. A cantilever assembly comprising:a cantilever including an anchor configured to be coupled to a support, a tip, and an arm positioned between the anchor and the tip;a hollow conductive tube positioned at the tip of the cantilever; anda magnet suspended inside the hollow conductive tube with a first spring and a second spring, wherein the first spring and the second spring are positioned at a first end and a second end of the hollow conductive tube respectively, and the magnet is positioned between the first spring and the second spring, and wherein the magnet is configured to move coaxially inside the hollow conductive tube as permitted by the first spring and the second spring, wherein the magnet suspended inside the hollow conductive tube operates as a tuned mass damper (TMD) to limit a resonant response of the cantilever assembly.2. The cantilever assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tip of the cantilever comprises:a first structural support extending partially around a first side of the hollow conductive tube; anda second structural support extending partially around a second side of the hollow conductive tube.3. The cantilever assembly of claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 22
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Shock absorber for a vehicle

Номер: US20220009304A1
Автор: Daniel Leclerc
Принадлежит: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC

A shock absorber for a vehicle includes an inner tube at least partially defining an inner fluid compartment and an outer tube enclosing at least in part the inner tube therein. Together, the inner tube and the outer tube at least partially define an outer fluid compartment therebetween. The inner tube defines a bypass zone having a plurality of bypass apertures that fluidly communicate the inner fluid compartment with the outer fluid compartment. A piston is movably mounted within the inner tube and moves in compression and in rebound. The piston defines a piston passage extending through the piston for permitting fluid flow between a first side and second side of the piston. An electronically controlled valve is connected to the piston and controls fluid flow through the piston passage. A method for controlling the shock absorber is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 23
13-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY DAMPER BRACE

Номер: US20220009553A1
Автор: ICHIKAWA Hiroyuki, KUME Takashi, WADA Munehiro
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A vehicle body damper brace including: a rod member having an elongated shape; a housing including a tubular part arranged externally about the rod member; an elastic connector including a first connection body comprising a viscoelastic material, the elastic connector elastically connecting the rod member and the housing to each other in an axis-perpendicular direction; and a regulator provided on at least one axial side of the first connection body and separately from the elastic connector, the regulator suppressing an amount of relative displacement between the rod member and the housing in a prizing direction. 1. A vehicle body damper brace comprising:a rod member having an elongated shape;a housing including a tubular part arranged externally about the rod member;an elastic connector including a first connection body comprising a viscoelastic material, the elastic connector elastically connecting the rod member and the housing to each other in an axis-perpendicular direction; anda regulator provided on at least one axial side of the first connection body and separately from the elastic connector, the regulator suppressing an amount of relative displacement between the rod member and the housing in a prizing direction.2. The vehicle body damper brace according to claim 1 , wherein the regulator has a structure in which an inner attachment member attached to a rod member side and an outer attachment member attached to a housing side are elastically connected by a second connection body comprising a viscoelastic material.3. The vehicle body damper brace according to claim 2 , wherein an axial dimension of the second connection body of the regulator is smaller than an axial dimension of the first connection body of the elastic connector.4. The vehicle body damper brace according to claim 2 , whereinthe rod member side includes a first flanged part projecting radially outward, and the outer attachment member includes a second flanged part projecting radially inward, ...

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Номер записи: 24
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Flexible flywheel

Номер: US20220010859A1
Автор: Akira Sato, Tsuyoshi Ota
Принадлежит: Aisin Takaoka Co Ltd

A flexible flywheel includes: a shaft fastening portion fixed to an end portion of an engine crankshaft; an annular inertia ring provided around the shaft fastening portion; a plurality of elastic spoke portions which extend in the radial direction between the shaft fastening portion and the inertia ring and connect the shaft fastening part and the inertia ring to each other, and that absorb vibration acting on the crankshaft by undergoing deflection; and weight portions provided between adjacent ones of the elastic spoke portions. The fastening portion, inertial ring, elastic spoke portions, and weight portions are formed integrally by casting or forging.

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Номер записи: 25
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Elastic unit

Номер: US20220018416A1
Автор: Hiroki Saijo, Satoko NAGAKARI, Yasuhisa Kamikawa
Принадлежит: Sony Group Corp

This elastic unit is provided with: a shaft-like member that extends in one direction and that is connected to a force point acted on by an external force; an enclosure member that has an internal space and that is penetrated by the shaft-like member; a bearing that is provided at a point of contact between the shaft-like member and the enclosure member so that the shaft-like member is movable with respect to the enclosure member; a plate member that is provided inside the internal space of the enclosure member so as to protrude from the shaft-like member; and at least one or more elastic members sandwiched between the enclosure member and the plate member.

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Номер записи: 26
12-01-2017 дата публикации

DAMPER DEVICE

Номер: US20170009838A1
Автор: Muranaka Makoto
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A damper device includes a stator, a rotor, and a viscous fluid imparting a resistance to a rotation or a relative rotation of the rotor, and forms a braking force by the resistance. In the rotor, an annular seal portion made of soft synthetic resin is provided by integral molding. The stator includes an annular space in which the viscous fluid is filled, and a main member portion of the rotor is housed in the annular space. The annular seal portion comprises an outside annular portion provided in an outer circumferential portion of the rotor; an inside annular portion provided in an inner circumferential portion of the rotor; and a connection portion therebetween. 1. A damper device , comprising a stator , a rotor , and a viscous fluid filled therebetween to impart a resistance to a rotation or a relative rotation of the rotor , and forming a braking force by the resistance ,wherein the rotor includes an annular seal portion made of soft synthetic resin by integral molding,the stator includes an annular space filled with the viscous fluid, and a main member of the rotor is housed in the annular space, andthe annular seal portion includes an outside annular portion provided at an outer circumferential portion of the rotor, an inside annular portion provided at an inner circumferential portion of the rotor, and a connection portion therebetween.2. A damper device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion is formed in a through hole passing through an inside and outside of the rotor.3. A damper device according to claim 1 , wherein an inside circumferential wall portion facing the inner circumferential portion of the rotor forming the annular space of the stator is formed with an annular projecting portion abutting against the inside annular portion of the annular seal portion at a position forming the connection portion. The present invention relates to an improvement of a damper device.There is a damper device called, i.e. a rotary damper and the like, ...

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Номер записи: 27
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Vibration Damper, And Piston Valve For A Vibration Damper

Номер: US20170009839A1
Автор: ASADI Hassan, BAALMANN Helmut, GONSCHORREK Hans, KRILL Lothar, Kruse Alexander, LICHTLEIN Oswald, LITTERSCHEID Dirk, MANGER Thomas, SYDEKUM Heinz, TUCOVIC Harun
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A vibration damper includes a piston rod () which transitions into a piston rod neck () while forming a contact shoulder () and guides a piston valve () at this piston rod neck (), this piston valve () is pretensioned against the contact shoulder () of the piston rod (). To reduce variances in damping force in batch fabrication of the vibration damper, a compensating disk () is fitted axially between the contact shoulder () and the piston valve (), which compensating disk () is produced from a material with a lower yield strength compared to the piston rod () and/or compared to an immediately succeeding component of the piston valve (). 110-. (canceled)11. A vibration damper comprising:{'b': '1', 'a piston valve ();'}{'b': 2', '4', '1, 'a piston rod () having a piston rod neck () for carrying said piston valve ();'}{'b': 6', '2', '4', '1', '6', '2, 'a contact shoulder () between said piston rod () and said piston rod neck (); said piston valve () being pretensioned against said contact shoulder () of said piston rod ();'}{'b': 20', '6', '1', '2', '1', '2, 'a compensating disk () fitted axially between said contact shoulder () and said piston valve (), said compensating disk constructed from a material having a lower yield strength than a material forming said piston rod () and/or a material forming a component of said piston valve () immediately succeeding said piston rod ().'}121171515161516712134. The vibration damper according to claim , wherein said piston valve () comprises a piston body () having at least one passage () extending axially therethrough , said at least one passage () having an orifice (); wherein said at least one passage () can be covered at each said orifice () with at least one valve disk , and wherein said piston body () and said at least one valve disk are placed between supporting disks ( , ) on said piston rod neck ().1315169. The vibration damper according to claim 12 , wherein said at least one passage () can be covered at each said ...

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Номер записи: 28
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Balancing Weights with Multi Layer Adhesive Tape

Номер: US20170009846A9
Автор: BODE Felix, HEGER Ingo
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Balancing weights for cars have an adhesive tape with at least a first tape layer and a second tape layer, for attaching the balancing weights to a rim. The first tape layer is held in close proximity to a rim by a first adhesive layer. The second tape layer is held in close proximity to the balancing weights by a second adhesive layer. The first tape layer is stiffer and less flexible than the second tape layer, the second tape layer is softer and more flexible than the first tape layer. This allows easy removal of the balancing weights from the rim by pushing a wedge shaped tool between the first tape layer and the rim. 1. Balancing weight for wheels , comprising an adhesive tape for attaching the balancing weight to a rim , the adhesive tape further comprising:a first tape layer configured to be held in close proximity to the rim by a first adhesive layer; anda second tape layer held in close proximity to the balancing weight by a second adhesive layer;wherein the first tape layer is stiffer and less flexible than the second tape layer, and the second tape layer is softer and more flexible than the first tape layer; andwherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer have the same adhesive strength.2. The balancing weight according to claim 1 , whereinthe balancing weight comprises a plurality of individual weight segments interconnected by connecting elements.3. The balancing weight according to claim 1 , whereinthe first tape layer comprises a film and the second tape layer comprises a foam.4. The balancing weight according to claim 1 , whereinthe first tape layer comprises a Polyethylene foam.5. The balancing weight according to claim 1 , whereinthe first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are of the same material.6. The balancing weight according to claim 1 , whereinthe second tape layer comprises a Polyurethane foam.7. The balancing weight according to claim 1 , whereinthe second tape layer bears at least a visible marking.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 29
27-01-2022 дата публикации

TORSION SPRING ADJUSTER

Номер: US20220025699A1
Автор: BARIOLI Raffaele, FEELEY Bill, MILLER Chris, Peterson Brian
Принадлежит: EASTERN METAL SUPPLY INC.

A torsion spring adjuster for a rolling shutter is provided. A support plate has a first flange with a hole. A wheel is rotatably mountable on the support plate. The wheel has: a drive recess shaped to engage an end of a torsion spring; a first set of recesses around a circumference of the wheel, the first set of recesses being a first lateral distance from a first end of the wheel; a second set of recesses around a circumference of the wheel, the second set of recesses being a second lateral distance from the first end of the wheel. When the wheel is mounted on the support plate the first lateral distance aligns the first set of recesses with the hole of the first flange of the support plate, and the second lateral distance aligns the second set of recess past the first flange of the support plate. 1. A torsion spring adjuster for a rolling shutter , comprising:a support plate having a first flange with a hole; a drive recess shaped to engage an end of a torsion spring;', 'a first set of recesses around a circumference of the wheel, the first set of recesses being a first lateral distance from a first end of the wheel,', 'a second set of recesses around a circumference of the wheel, the second set of recesses being a second lateral distance from the first end of the wheel;, 'a wheel rotatably mountable on the support plate, the wheel having the first lateral distance aligns the first set of recesses with the hole of the first flange of the support plate; and', 'the second lateral distance aligns the second set of recess past the first flange of the support plate., 'wherein when the wheel is mounted on the support plate2. The torsion spring adjuster of claim 1 , further comprising:a pin; the torsion spring adjuster has a locked state in which the pin in inserted through the hole of the first flange and into a recess of the first set of recesses of the wheel such that the wheel cannot rotate relative to the support plate;', 'the torsion spring adjuster has an ...

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Номер записи: 30
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Hybrid Rotational Passive Energy Absorber

Номер: US20220025949A1
Автор: Farid Maor
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A hybrid rotational passive energy absorber () is configured to mitigate effects of a load on an attached system. An axle () is anchored to a housing () at a first axle end and a second axle end. A free swinging weighted arm () includes a beam () having a length L, a pivot portion () disposed at a first end of the beam, and an internal mass () at a second end of the beam. A bearing () rotatably connects the pivot portion to the axle. The bearing is configured to provide smooth motion of the weighted arm around an axis () of the axle in a rotation and/or oscillation plane orthogonal to the axis. 1100. A hybrid rotational passive energy absorber () configured to mitigate effects of a load on an attached system , comprising:{'b': '110', 'a housing ();'}{'b': '170', 'an axle () anchored to the housing at a first axle end and a second axle end;'}{'b': 180', '130', '185', '120, 'a free swinging weighted arm () comprising a beam () having a length L, a pivot portion () disposed at a first end of the beam, and an internal mass () at a second end of the beam; and'}{'b': '160', 'a bearing () configured to rotatably connect the pivot portion to the axle,'}{'b': '150', 'wherein the bearing is configured to provide smooth motion of the weighted arm around an axis () of the axle in a plane of rotation and/or oscillation orthogonal to the axis, and the weighted arm is configured to passively adapt to respond to a first energy excitation with a full rotation around the axle and to respond to a second energy excitation smaller than the first energy excitation with an oscillation of less than a full rotation around the axle.'}2. The hybrid rotational passive energy absorber of claim 1 , wherein the axle comprises a bolt.3. The hybrid rotational passive energy absorber of claim 2 , wherein the axle is affixed to the housing with a nut.4. The hybrid rotational passive energy absorber of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a steel chassis.5. The hybrid rotational passive energy ...

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Номер записи: 31
10-01-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL FOR A HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE

Номер: US20190009848A1
Автор: Bodill Robert G., Hanson Alexander C.H., Long James A.
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In an aspect, there is provided a wheel for a human-powered vehicle, comprising a wheel hub () rotatably mountable on a central axle () defining a wheel rotation axis, a first cover () secured to the wheel hub, a circumferential rim () structured to fully support a tyre () thereon, and a second cover () secured to one of the wheel hub and the first cover adjacent the wheel hub, and mating with the first cover distal from the wheel hub. 1. A wheel for a human-powered vehicle , comprising:a wheel hub rotatably mountable on a central axle defining a wheel rotation axis;a first cover secured to the wheel hub, and comprising a circumferential rim structured to fully support a tyre thereon;a second cover releasably secured to one of the wheel hub and the first cover adjacent the wheel hub, and mating with the first cover distal from the wheel hub, the first cover and the second cover defining an enclosure therebetween; anda flywheel structure positioned in the enclosure, comprising a flywheel extending from a collar rotatably coupled to the wheel hub enabling rotation of the flywheel generally about the wheel rotation axis, the flywheel being removable from the wheel hub.2. A wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the first cover comprises the circumferential rim coupled to a separate disc portion.3. (canceled)4. A wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the second cover comprises a first circumferential rib that snugly abuts the circumferential rim when the second cover is secured to the one of the wheel hub and the first cover.5. A wheel according to claim 4 , wherein the second cover comprises a second circumferential rib concentric with and adjacent to the first circumferential rib defining a circumferential groove that snugly receives the circumferential rim.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. A wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the flywheel is releasably secured to the collar.9. A wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the flywheel structure is releasably coupled to the wheel ...

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Номер записи: 32
14-01-2016 дата публикации

DOWEL BOLTS FOR MOUNTING AN OIL PUMP TO AN ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160010518A1
Автор: Davies Robert, Demeulenaere Xavier, Gregory Jonathan, Nali Pedro, Pinnegar Marc
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Methods and systems are provided for an oil pump mounting structure that provides accessibility and removal of the oil pump without removing a balancer shaft. While periodically servicing or replacing the oil pump may be necessary throughout the lifetime of an engine, it is desirable to allow for easy removal of the oil pump without removing and reassembling other engine components. To provide alignment and a rigid connection between the oil pump and engine frame while allowing for removal of the oil pump without removing other components, dowel bolts with unthreaded, threaded, and dowel portions are used to mount the oil pump to the engine frame. 1. A system , comprising:an oil pump with a drive end that meshes with a balancer shaft inside a fully enclosed support structure, wherein the drive end fixedly rotates with the balancer shaft; anda plurality of dowel bolts fixing and aligning the oil pump to an engine frame, wherein a substantially flat bottom surface of the oil pump has face-engaging contact with a substantially flat top surface of the engine frame.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the balancer shaft receives rotational power from a crankshaft of the engine and is engaged with the drive end of the oil pump via meshing between male and female drives.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of dowel bolts comprises an unthreaded shank claim 1 , a dowel portion claim 1 , and a threaded portion.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the dowel portion is located in between the unthreaded shank and the threaded portion claim 3 , and wherein the unthreaded shank is located adjacent to a head of the dowel bolt.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the dowel portion has a diameter that is greater than a diameter of the unthreaded shank and a diameter of the threaded portion.6. The system of claim 3 , wherein the dowel portion is machined to a tolerance to provide alignment between the oil pump claim 3 , engine frame claim 3 , and fully enclosed support ...

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Номер записи: 33
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Valve device and shock absorber

Номер: US20210010558A1
Автор: Hidemasa Kato, Ryosuke Kamakura
Принадлежит: KYB Corp

Provided is a valve device and a shock absorber that can prevent them from being in a failure state at the normal time and can freely set a passive valve even when both pressure control and passage opening/closing are performed by a solenoid valve. For this reason, the valve device includes a first passage and a second passage connected downstream of the pressure introducing passage, a solenoid valve that opens the first passage to control the upstream pressure and closes the second passage when energized, and that closes the first passage and opens the second passage when not energized, and a passive valve provided downstream of the solenoid valve in the second passage.

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Номер записи: 34
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DUAL-STAGE, SEPARATED GAS/FLUID SHOCK STRUT SERVICING

Номер: US20190011009A1
Автор: Cepic Adnan, Fazeli Amir, Reber Susanne M.
Принадлежит: GOODRICH CORPORATION

A method for servicing a dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut may comprise measuring a servicing temperature, charging a secondary gas chamber with compressed gas, wherein a secondary chamber pressure corresponds to the servicing temperature, pumping oil into the shock strut, and charging a primary gas chamber with compressed gas. 1. A method for servicing a dual-stage , separated gas/fluid shock strut , comprising:measuring a servicing temperature;charging a secondary gas chamber with a first quantity of compressed gas, wherein a secondary chamber pressure corresponds to the servicing temperature;pumping an oil into the dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut; andcharging a primary gas chamber with a second quantity of compressed gas.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the secondary gas chamber is charged with the second quantity of compressed gas until the secondary chamber pressure corresponds to the servicing temperature as indicated by a secondary chamber servicing chart.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the dual-stage claim 1 , separated gas/fluid shock strut in response to the pumping claim 1 , wherein the dual-stage claim 1 , separated gas/fluid shock strut extends such that a shock strut extension and the secondary chamber pressure match an oil servicing reference curve.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:extending the dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut to a shock strut extension corresponding to the secondary chamber pressure, in accordance with an oil servicing reference curve, wherein the oil is pumped into the dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut to a pre-determined pressure.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the oil servicing reference curve is provided in the form of at least one of a series of curves or a series of tables for various servicing temperatures.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the primary gas chamber is charged with the second quantity of compressed gas until a primary chamber ...

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Номер записи: 35
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ACTIVE VIBRATION DAMPER FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE COMPONENT

Номер: US20190011013A1
Автор: Heaton Jeffrey N., Mao Xiaofeng, Mrdeza Scott C., Xu Hai
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A system includes a vibration damper coupled for rotation with a rotating body. The vibration damper includes one or more fluid pockets. A reactive fluid is arranged in the one or more fluid pockets. The reactive fluid is configured to undergo a property change upon being exposed to a selected force. A force producing mechanism is fixedly mounted relative to the vibration damper, the force producing mechanism being operable to selectively produce the selected force. 1. A system comprising:a vibration damper coupled for rotation with a rotating body, the vibration damper including one or more fluid pockets;a reactive fluid arranged in the one or more fluid pockets, the reactive fluid being configured to undergo a property change upon being exposed to a selected force; anda force producing mechanism fixedly mounted relative to the vibration damper, the force producing mechanism being operable to selectively produce the selected force.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more fluid pockets comprises a plurality of discrete fluid pockets.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of discrete fluid pockets are arranged in an annular array about the vibration damper.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the vibration damper includes a first portion formed out of a first material claim 2 , a second portion formed out of a second material claim 2 , and a third portion formed from a third material claim 2 , the second material being distinct from at least one of the first material and the third material.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the second portion is disposed between the first portion and the third portion.6. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the second material is distinct from each of the first material and the third material.7. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the first material is the same as the third material.8. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the second material comprises an ...

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Номер записи: 36
09-01-2020 дата публикации

ELASTOMERIC COMPRESSION SPRING WITH LOAD TUNING FEATURE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF TUNING

Номер: US20200011393A1
Автор: Albert Jeremie J., Ludin Douglas R., Muha Nicholas B.
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An elastomeric compression spring for isolating vibrations between a first part and a second part. The first part is movable in a direction relative to the second part. The elastomeric compression spring comprises a tube elongated along a central axis of the tube. The central axis of the tube is perpendicular to the direction. The tube is configured to compress in the direction. The tube comprises an outer surface comprising an initial contact line configured to initially receive contact from the first part. The tube further comprises at least one load tuning feature in the outer surface, parallel to the central axis, and circumferentially spaced apart from the initial contact line. The at least one load tuning feature creates a localized change in a thickness of the tube and a stiffness of the elastomeric compression spring at the at least one load tuning feature. 1. An elastomeric compression spring for isolating vibrations between a first part and a second part , wherein the first part is movable in a direction relative to the second part , the elastomeric compression spring comprising: the central axis of the tube is perpendicular to the direction;', 'the tube is configured to compress in the direction;', 'the tube comprises an outer surface comprising an initial contact line configured to initially receive contact from the first part;', 'the tube further comprises at least one groove formed in the outer surface, parallel to the central axis, and circumferentially spaced apart from the initial contact line; and', 'the at least one groove creates a localized reduction in a thickness of the tube and a stiffness of the elastomeric compression spring at the at least one groove., 'a tube elongated along a central axis of the tube, wherein2. The elastomeric compression spring according to claim 1 , wherein the tube further comprises two grooves formed in the outer surface of the tube on opposite sides of the initial contact line.3. The elastomeric compression spring ...

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Номер записи: 37
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Shock Absorber With Position Sensor

Номер: US20200011394A1
Автор: Dorn Markus, Närdemann Dieter, Weinbender Viktor
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Example aspects relate to a shock absorber with a position sensor, and a method to produce it. The shock absorber comprises a first and second damper part, which are arranged movable relative to each other in a longitudinal direction L. A position sensor is arranged to detect the relative position of the first damper part to the second damper part, and comprises an index element on the first damper part as well as an electric detection circuit for detecting the position of the index element. A flexible sleeve is at least partially arranged around the first and/or the second damper part and fixed relative to the second damper part. To enable a particularly simple design, the detection circuit is attached to the flexible sleeve. 1. A shock absorber comprising:a first and a second damper part, wherein the first damper part is movably arranged in a longitudinal direction (L) relative to the second damper part, wherein a position sensor is arranged to detect the relative position of the first damper part to the second damper part, wherein the position sensor comprises an index element on the first damper part and an electric detection circuit for detecting the position of the index element, wherein a flexible sleeve is at least partially arranged around the first and/or the second damper part which is fixed relative to the second damper part, and wherein the detection circuit is attached to the flexible sleeve.2. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , wherein:the detection circuit extends over a detection region in the longitudinal direction (L),and the detection circuit is attached to a circuit carrier,wherein the circuit carrier is connected to the flexible sleeve at at least two attachment points spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction (L).3. The shock absorber according to claim 2 , wherein:the circuit carrier is fastened at at least one of the attachment points to the flexible sleeve by means of a fastening element with a head region and a shaft ...

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Номер записи: 38
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DUAL-STAGE, SEPARATED GAS/FLUID SHOCK STRUT SERVICING MONITORING SYSTEM USING ONE PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Номер: US20190012849A1
Автор: Cepic Adnan, Fazeli Amir, Reber Susanne M.
Принадлежит: GOODRICH CORPORATION

A monitoring system for a dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut may comprise a controller and a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the controller. The tangible, non-transitory memory may have instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the controller, cause the controller to perform various operations. Said operations may include calculating, by the controller, a secondary chamber nominal pressure, determining, by the controller, a shock strut stroke associated with the secondary chamber nominal pressure, calculating, by the controller, a volume of oil in an oil chamber of the shock strut, calculating, by the controller, a volume of gas in a primary chamber of the shock strut, calculating, by the controller, a secondary chamber inflation pressure, and calculating, by the controller, a volume of oil leaked into the primary chamber of the shock strut. 1. A monitoring system for a dual-stage , separated gas/fluid shock strut , comprising: a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the controller, the tangible, non-transitory memory having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the controller, cause the controller to perform operations comprising:', 'receiving, by the controller, a primary chamber temperature sensor reading from a temperature sensor installed on a primary chamber of the dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut;', 'receiving, by the controller, a primary chamber pressure sensor reading from a pressure sensor installed on the primary chamber of the dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut;', 'receiving, by the controller, a shock strut stroke sensor reading from a stroke sensor;', 'calculating, by the controller, a secondary chamber nominal pressure based upon the primary chamber temperature sensor reading;', 'determining, by the controller, a shock strut stroke associated with the secondary chamber nominal pressure;', 'calculating, by the controller, a ...

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Номер записи: 39
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PRELOADED STRUT

Номер: US20220032481A1
Автор: II Richard Allan, Roth, Shelley Stuart J., Sigmund Kevin Joseph
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A strut suitable for use in parallel manipulator and other applications utilizes an actuation member that is subjected to a quasi-static axial tensioning force to effectively preload the strut to provide axial stiffness and bending flexibility at one or more ends of the strut. 1. A strut , comprising:a rigid tensioning member;a compression spring disposed proximate a first end of the rigid tensioning member; andan actuation member extending through the rigid tensioning member and the compression spring, the actuation member being substantially axially rigid under tension and at least a portion of the actuation member extending through the compression spring being substantially flexible in bending or compression, wherein the actuation member is preloaded through the compression spring and the rigid tensioning member with a quasi-static axial tensioning force such that the actuation member remains substantially axially rigid in response to application of an axial compressive force to the strut that is less than the quasi-static tensioning force.2. The strut of claim 1 , further comprising a tensioner coupled to a first end of the actuation member proximate the compression spring to apply the quasi-static tensioning force to the actuation member.3. The strut of claim 2 , wherein the first end of the actuation member is threaded claim 2 , and wherein the tensioner comprises a nut that is threadably engaged with the first end of the actuation member.4. The strut of claim 1 , wherein the rigid tensioning member comprises a rigid tensioning tube.5. The strut of claim 4 , wherein the rigid tensioning tube comprises a carbon fiber tube.6. The strut of claim 1 , wherein the compression spring comprises an elastomeric spring.7. The strut of claim 1 , wherein the compression spring comprises a coiled spring.8. The strut of claim 1 , wherein the compression spring comprises a conical spring washer.9. The strut of claim 1 , wherein the actuation member comprises a braided metal ...

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Номер записи: 40
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Internal Damper Sensors as well as Damper Assemblies and Suspension Systems Including Same

Номер: US20220032705A1
Автор: Brookes Graham R., DeBruler Brian S., Mbugua Samuel N.
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A damper assembly has a longitudinal axis and includes a damper housing with a side wall portion and an end wall portion defining a damping chamber containing a quantity of damping fluid. A photon source and a photon receptor are operatively disposed in optical communication with the non-gaseous damping fluid in the damping chamber. The photon source is operable to direct a photon through the non-gaseous damping fluid toward an associated target surface. The photon receptor is operable to receive the photon reflected off the associated target surface through the non-gaseous damping fluid. A sensor suitable for such use as well as spring and damper assemblies and suspension systems are also included. 1. A damper assembly having a longitudinal axis , said damper assembly comprising:a damper housing including a side wall portion and an end wall portion that at least partially define a damping chamber containing a quantity of non-gaseous damping fluid;a damper rod assembly including a damper rod and a damper piston operatively connected to said damper rod, said damper rod assembly operatively engaged with said damper housing for reciprocal displacement relative thereto;a photon source operatively disposed in optical communication with said non-gaseous damping fluid in said damping chamber; and,a photon receptor operatively disposed in optical communication with said non-gaseous damping fluid in said damping chamber;said photon source operable to direct a photon through said non-gaseous damping fluid toward an associated target surface, and said photon receptor operable receive said photon reflected off the associated target surface through said non-gaseous damping fluid.2. A damper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a time-of-flight of said photon has a relation to a position of said damper piston relative to said damper housing.3. A damper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said end wall portion is a first end wall portion and said damper housing includes a ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-01-2019 дата публикации

RESCUE HOOK WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING

Номер: US20190016566A1
Автор: HUMBLE Robert
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A hook assembly can include a bumper assembly and a hook attached to the bumper. The bumper assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a bumper extending between and connecting the top plate and the bottom plate. A lighting element can be disposed on the top plate, the bottom plate, and the bumper to provide a visual indicator for the bumper assembly. The lighting element can be an electroluminescent device, and can be disposed on an exterior surface of the bumper assembly or in a recess extending into the bumper assembly. A power source and other electrical components can be stored in a compartment in the top plate. 1. A bumper assembly for a rescue hoist , the bumper assembly comprising:a bumper having a barrel extending between a top end and a bottom end;a top plate disposed on the top end, the top plate defining a compartment configured to house a power source; anda first lighting element disposed on the bumper and configured to emit light in response to a current from the power source;wherein the bumper includes at least one recess extending into an outer surface of the bumper, the at least one recess configured to house the first lighting element.2. (canceled)3. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element comprises an electroluminescent wire disposed within the at least one recess.4. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one recess extends helically around the bumper.5. The bumper assembly of claim 4 , wherein the at least one recess extends helically around the barrel.6. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a protective layer disposed on the bumper claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element is disposed between the bumper and the protective layer.7. The bumper assembly of claim 6 , wherein the protective layer comprises an overmolded encapsulation disposed on the bumper.8. The bumper assembly of claim 6 , wherein the protective layer comprises a sheath removably disposed on the bumper.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 42
21-01-2016 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPER

Номер: US20160017949A1
Автор: Kobus Franz, Luedtke Ralf, Reiter Claus
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The present invention relates to a vibration damper () for damping vibrations in a vehicle, in particular for damping bending vibrations, having:

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Номер записи: 43
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Damper for a Vehicle Having a Flange for Connecting an External Module Tube

Номер: US20180017126A1
Автор: Götz Ole, Schmidt Klaus, Schnerch Bastian
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A shock absorber having a shock absorber tube () is disclosed and has an external module tube () which is arranged retentively on the outside of the shock absorber tube () by a flange (), wherein the flange () has one or more fluid ducts () which fluidically couple the module tube () to the shock absorber tube (). The flange () has a plastics body () in which the fluid ducts () are formed, and the flange () furthermore has metallic connecting elements () which extend between the shock absorber tube () and the module tube () and by which the mechanically retentive connection between the shock absorber tube () and the module tube () is formed. 118.-. (canceled)19. A shock absorber comprising a shock absorber tube and an external module tube which is arranged retentively on the outside of the shock absorber tube by a flange , wherein the flange has one or more fluid ducts which fluidically couple the module tube to the shock absorber tube ,wherein the flange has a plastic body in which the fluid ducts for the fluidic coupling are formed, and wherein the flange has metallic connecting elements which extend between the shock absorber tube and the module tube and by which the retentive connection between the shock absorber tube and the module tube is formed, andwherein the metallic connecting elements are formed by plate-shaped metal elements which are arranged on the outside of and in contact engagement with the plastic body.20. The shock absorber as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the plate-shaped metal elements have edge regions by which the plate-shaped metal elements are substance bonded to the shock absorber tube and to the external module tube.21. The shock absorber as claimed in claim 19 , wherein two plate-shaped metal elements are provided which are arranged in parallel on the outside of the plastic body. The present invention relates to a shock absorber having a shock absorber tube and having an external module tube which is arranged retentively on the outside of ...

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Номер записи: 44
18-01-2018 дата публикации

PRESSURE BUFFER DEVICE

Номер: US20180017128A1
Автор: SHIBASAKI Kunio, SHIROTANI Tetsuya
Принадлежит: Showa Corporation

A hydraulic buffer device includes a first cylinder that stores oil, a rod member capable of being moved with respect to the first cylinder as being inserted into the first cylinder toward a first side of the first cylinder and being protruded outward from the first cylinder on a second side of the first cylinder, a rod guide that covers the second side of the first cylinder as having a through-hole, an oil seal arranged at the outer side of the rod member in the radial direction on the second side of the first cylinder, a groove portion that forms a flow path for oil flowing from the inside of the first cylinder toward the oil seal, and a small-diameter portion that restricts flow of oil flowing through the groove portion. An appropriate amount of fluid is supplied to a seal member in a pressure buffer device. 1. A pressure buffer device , comprising:a cylinder configured to store fluid;a rod member configured to be capable of being moved with respect to the cylinder as being inserted into the cylinder toward a first side of the cylinder and being protruded outward from the cylinder on a second side of the cylinder;a cover member that covers the second side of the cylinder as having a through-hole to which the rod member is inserted;a seal member arranged at an outer side of the rod member in a radial direction on the second side of the cylinder;a flow path portion that forms a flow path for fluid flowing from an inside of the cylinder toward the seal member; anda restricting portion configured to restrict flow of fluid flowing through the flow path portion.2. The pressure buffer device according to claim 1 , further comprising a bearing member configured to movably support the rod member as being arranged at an inner side of the cover member in the radial direction claim 1 ,wherein the restricting portion is arranged between the bearing member and the cover member.3. The pressure buffer device according to claim 1 , wherein the restricting portion is arranged at ...

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Номер записи: 45
18-01-2018 дата публикации

CYLINDER APPARATUS

Номер: US20180017129A1
Автор: ASHIBA Masahiro
Принадлежит: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

A cylinder apparatus is configured to compatibly achieve an increase in mechanical strength and a reduction in weight of a metal ring of an oil seal member used in the cylinder apparatus. A hydraulic shock absorber () as a cylinder apparatus has a rod guide () provided at one end (A) thereof. An annular oil seal member () is provided closer to the one end (A) than the rod guide () so as to face the rod guide (). The oil seal member () is secured by staked portions (C) of the outer tube () between the staked portions (C) and the rod guide (). The oil seal member () includes a metal ring () and a seal member (). The metal ring () is provided with a plurality of radially extending ribs () by locally deforming the metal ring (). 16-. (canceled)7. A cylinder apparatus comprising:a cylinder having an opening at one end thereof and having a hydraulic fluid sealed therein;a rod that projects from at least the one end of the cylinder;an annular member provided at the one end of the cylinder;an annular oil seal member provided at a position closer to the one end of the cylinder than the annular member so as to face the annular member, anda staked portion provided at the one end of the cylinder to secure the oil seal member between the staked portion and the annular member in an axial direction of the cylinder;the oil seal member including a metal ring and a seal member that surrounds the metal ring;the metal ring having a plurality of radially extending ribs provided by locally deforming the metal ring,the ribs being formed to extend closer to an inner diameter side than a distal end of the staked portion from a position where the oil seal member is secured in the axial direction by the staked portion.8. The cylinder apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the oil seal member includes the metal ring and a first annular plate provided closer to the staked portion than the metal ring and/or a second annular plate provided closer to the annular member than the metal ring claim 7 , the ...

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Номер записи: 46
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Crop growth sensing apparatus and method supporting agricultural machinery variable-quantity fertilization operations

Номер: US20190017853A1
Автор: Fang Liu, Fangrong PANG, Jun Ni, Lili YAO, Shanshan Yu, Weixing CAO, Xia YAO, Yan Zhu, Yongchao Tian
Принадлежит: NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

A crop growth sensing apparatus and method supporting agricultural machinery variable-quantity fertilization, includes a shock-absorbing support, a shock-absorbing frame, and a cantilever beam. The shock-absorbing support is connected to an agricultural machinery vehicle frame. The cantilever beam is pivotally connected above a shock-absorbing spring of the shock-absorbing support. The cantilever beam, by means shock-absorbing springs mounted thereabove and thereunder, is pivotally connected to the shock-absorbing frame. The shock-absorbing frame is fixedly connected to a crop growth sensor. The crop growth sensing method employs an engine vibration model of the agricultural machinery and a vibration model for vehicle wheels and farmland road surface as excitations in analyzing vibrations of a crop growth multispectral sensor shock-absorbing apparatus to determine the number and mount positions of sensitive elements of the crop growth multispectral sensor. Also provided are a self-balancing apparatus and a self-balancing method for the crop growth multispectral sensor.

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Номер записи: 47
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Torsional vibration damper

Номер: US20210018046A1
Автор: Alain Rusch, Laurent Theriot, Martin HÄSSLER, Philippe Kremper, Yannick Strub
Принадлежит: Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG

A torsional vibration damper includes an input part for introducing a torque, two intermediate elements, an energy storage element designed as a compression spring that acts on the intermediate elements, an output part for discharging a vibration-damped torque, and an elastic or resilient compensation part provided between the output part and the intermediate elements. The intermediate elements are designed as pendulum rockers and are movement-coupled to the input part. Each of the intermediate elements can move towards and away from the other in a linear motion. The output part is movement-coupled to the intermediate elements and rotatable relative to the intermediate elements. The compensation part is for eliminating play of the intermediate elements relative to the output part in an axial direction.

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Номер записи: 48
21-01-2021 дата публикации

DAMPER WITH DUAL PISTONS

Номер: US20210018059A1
Автор: Sankaran Shivanand
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A damper includes a pressure tube defining a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The pressure tube includes a primary section extending from the first end and a reduced-diameter section extending from the second end. The damper includes a primary piston slidably disposed within the pressure tube. The primary piston defines a rebound chamber and a compression chamber within the pressure tube. The damper further includes a secondary piston movable with the primary piston. The damper includes a sleeve connected to the pressure tube and surrounding the reduced-diameter section. The damper also includes a base valve. The pressure tube and the sleeve define an intermediate chamber therebetween. The pressure tube further defines at least one tube opening to fluidly communicate the compression chamber with the intermediate chamber. 1. A damper comprising:a pressure tube defining a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the pressure tube comprising a primary section extending from the first end and a reduced-diameter section extending from the second end, wherein a diameter of the reduced-diameter section is less than a diameter of the primary section;a primary piston slidably disposed within the pressure tube, the primary piston defining a rebound chamber and a compression chamber within the pressure tube;a secondary piston movable with the primary piston, wherein a diameter of the secondary piston is less than a diameter of the primary piston, and wherein the secondary piston is slidable within the reduced-diameter section;a sleeve connected to the pressure tube and surrounding the reduced-diameter section, the sleeve defining a first sleeve end disposed proximal to the pressure tube and a second sleeve end opposite to the first sleeve end; anda base valve disposed at the second sleeve end,wherein the pressure tube and the sleeve define an intermediate chamber therebetween, and wherein the pressure tube further defines at least one tube ...

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Номер записи: 49
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Vibration damping device of inverted structure

Номер: US20200018375A1
Автор: Gakuyo Fujimoto, Kentaro Komori, Naoki SOGAWA
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A vibration damping device of an inverted structure includes a cylinder, a rod capable of protruding and retracting in the cylinder, an outer cylinder coupled to the rod and inserted over the outer periphery of the cylinder, and a bush slidably inserted between the outer cylinder and the cylinder. A gap between the outer cylinder and the cylinder is filled with lubricating oil. The bush contains polytetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro alkoxy alkane. The lubricating oil contains an organic molybdenum additive.

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Номер записи: 50
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Piezoelectric substrate attachment structure, sensor module, moving body, and protection body

Номер: US20200020846A1
Автор: Kazuhiro Tanimoto, Masahiko Mitsuzuka, Mitsunobu Yoshida
Принадлежит: Mitsui Chemicals Inc

A piezoelectric substrate attachment structure including a press section pressed by contact, a piezoelectric substrate provided adjacent to the press section, and a base section provided adjacent to the piezoelectric substrate on an opposite side from the press section. The following relationship Equation (a) is satisfied: da/E′a<db/E′b   (a) wherein da is a thickness of the press section in a direction of adjacency to the piezoelectric substrate, E′a is a storage modulus of the press section from dynamic viscoelastic analysis, db is a thickness of the base section in the adjacency direction, and E′b is a storage modulus of the base section from dynamic viscoelastic analysis.

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Номер записи: 51
25-01-2018 дата публикации

RESONATOR, AND AN AIRCRAFT PROVIDED WITH THE RESONATOR

Номер: US20180022447A1
Автор: BOCOVIZ Claude, EBERHARD Alain, ECARD Valentin, INQUIETE Guillaume, TAILLAND Laurine
Принадлежит: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

A resonator provided with a heavy member comprising a casing fastened a spring blade. The heavy member comprises a set of masses that is movable in translation in said casing along a longitudinal direction. A wormscrew driven by drive means is engaged in a slider nut of said set of masses. The set of masses comprises two masses that are slidable respectively in two cylindrical spaces of the casing. Each mass presents at least two presser means interposed between the mass and the casing, each presser means comprising a groove formed in a circumference of a mass, each presser means comprising at least one resilient member arranged in said groove and a split ring pressed against the casing by said at least one resilient member of the presser means. 1. A resonator having a heavy member and a spring blade , the heavy member comprising a casing fastened to the spring blade , the heavy member further comprising a set of masses that is movable in translation inside the casing along a longitudinal direction , the resonator including a wormscrew engaged in a slider nut of the set of masses , the resonator including drive means suitable for driving the wormscrew in rotation so that rotation of the wormscrew drives the movement in translation , wherein the casing presents an inside face defining in part at least two cylindrical spaces each presenting a generator line parallel to the longitudinal direction , the two cylindrical spaces being arranged outside a central space , the wormscrew being arranged in the central space , the set of masses comprising two masses slidable respectively in the two cylindrical spaces , the set of masses including a support carrying the slider nut , each mass comprising at least one heavy element fastened to the support , each mass presenting at least two presser means interposed between the mass and the inside face , each presser means comprising a groove formed in a circumference of a mass and contained in a plane perpendicular to the ...

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Номер записи: 52
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Noise damping arrangement for a combustion engine component assembly

Номер: US20150024885A1
Автор: Alexander Rose, Andreas Stuffer, Christer Odenmarck, Christian Fechler, Christopher Culley, Dimitri Sieber, Hayder Al-Kattan
Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp

A combustion engine component comprises an assembly of a belt pulley for driving auxiliary engine equipment and a torsional vibration damper. The assembly is adapted to be fixed on an engine crankshaft, wherein the belt pulley is of a so called decoupling type, arranged to be able to change its rotational angle relative to the crankshaft and the torsional vibration damper. The torsional vibration damper is partially positioned in a corresponding annular recess in the belt pulley, creating an annular cavity in the recess between the torsional vibration damper and the belt pulley. An annular seal ring is positioned in the annular cavity and is arranged to close off at least a part of the annular cavity from the air surrounding the assembly.

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Номер записи: 53
26-01-2017 дата публикации

COMPOSITE BEAD PLATE AND AN AIR SPRING USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170023085A1
Автор: Maguire David J., Palky David A., Trowbridge Mark G.
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses an air spring comprising a piston, a top plate, a clamp ring, a snap ring, and a flexible member which is affixed to the piston and the top plate, wherein the piston, the top plate and the flexible member define a pressurizable chamber, wherein the snap ring is affixed to the clamp ring, wherein the clamp ring affixes an upper portion of the flexible member to the top plate, wherein the clamp ring affixes the snap ring to the top plate, and wherein the top plate is affixed between the snap ring and the flexible member. 120.-. (canceled)21. An air spring comprising:a piston;a top plate;a clamp ring; and wherein the piston, the top plate and the flexible member define a pressurizable chamber, and', 'wherein the clamp ring affixes an upper portion of the flexible member to the top plate and holds the flexible member in air-tight contact with the top plate., 'a flexible member affixed to the piston and the top plate,'}22. The air spring of claim 21 , wherein the clamp ring is an upper retaining ring claim 21 ,wherein the top plate includes a retaining ring channel, andwherein the upper retaining ring includes an inner ring which fits at least partially within the retaining ring channel.23. The air spring of claim 22 , wherein the flexible member is nested in between the upper retaining ring and a mounting protrusion of the top plate claim 22 , and wherein the inner ring is nested within the retaining ring channel.24. The air spring of claim 23 , wherein the inner ring is affixed in the retaining ring channel.25. The air spring as specified in claim 24 , wherein the inner ring is affixed in the retaining ring channel with an adhesive.26. The air spring of claim 21 , wherein the upper portion of the flexible member includes a bead to prevent expansion of an upper end of the flexible member.27. The air spring of claim 26 , wherein the bead is a continuous winding of wire.28. An air spring comprising:a piston;a top plate;a clamp ring; and ...

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Номер записи: 54
25-01-2018 дата публикации

POWER TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180023660A1
Автор: Chase James Sheridan, Jacobson Evan Earl, Jhalaria Anuj, Padarthy Koti Ratnam
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A power transfer assembly for an engine is provided. The power transfer assembly includes a first flywheel coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. The power transfer assembly includes a second flywheel selectively coupled to the first flywheel. The power transfer assembly also includes a first transmission unit coupled to the first flywheel and the second flywheel. The first transmission unit is adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between the first flywheel and the second flywheel. The power transfer assembly further includes a second transmission unit coupled to the first transmission unit, the second flywheel, and an engine accessory. The second transmission unit is adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between any one of the first transmission unit and the second flywheel, and the engine accessory. 1. A power transfer assembly for an engine , the power transfer assembly comprising:a first flywheel coupled to a crankshaft of the engine;a second flywheel selectively coupled to the first flywheel;a first transmission unit coupled to the first flywheel and the second flywheel, the first transmission unit adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between the first flywheel and the second flywheel; anda second transmission unit coupled to the first transmission unit, the second flywheel, and an engine accessory, the second transmission unit adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between any one of the first transmission unit and the second flywheel, and the engine accessory.2. The power transfer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first transmission unit includes a first clutch and a first gear set.3. The power transfer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second transmission unit includes a second clutch and a second gear set.4. The power transfer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the engine accessory is at least one of a pump claim 1 , a fan claim 1 , an alternator claim 1 , and a Heating claim 1 , Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC ...

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Номер записи: 55
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Protective device magnetically applicable to the forks of a lift to move fragile objects

Номер: US20190023546A1
Автор: Giannetti Mirco
Принадлежит:

A protective device for the vertical part of a fork of a lift includes an external layer configured to protect from damage by impact/pressure fragile loads, a magnetic layer for applying the device to the fork magnetically, and a stiffening layer interposed between the external layer and the magnetic layer. Tangential constraint members co-operate with at least a part of a related fixing systems to fix the fork to the lift and to constrain the protective device tangentially to the application surface where it is applied. 11552500. A protective device () applicable to a vertical part () of a fork () of a lift and comprising:{'b': '2', 'an external layer () configured to preserve from damage by impact or pressure fragile loads;'}{'b': '4', 'a magnetic layer () for applying the protective device to said fork magnetically;'}{'b': '3', 'a stiffening layer () interposed between the external layer and the magnetic layer; and'}{'b': 20', '21', '1, 'tangential constraint means (, ) configured to cooperate with at least a part of a related fixing system to fix the fork to the lift in such a way as to constrain said protective device () tangentially to an application surface.'}212. The protective device () claim 1 , as per claim 1 , wherein the external layer () is made from rubber.312. The protective device () claim 1 , as per claim 1 , wherein the external layer () presents a plurality of ribs.413. The protective device () claim 1 , as per claim 1 , wherein said stiffening layer () is made from metal.512021. The protective device () claim 1 , as per claim 1 , wherein said tangential constraint means ( claim 1 , ) are in form of bolts or screws screwed in a removable manner through at least the magnetic layer.61551550. The protective device () claim 5 , as per claim 5 , wherein said bolts or screws have a size dimensioned to be inserted in a hole () present in a head of the bolts () used to fix the fork to the lift.71202121551550. The protective device () claim 5 , as per ...

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Номер записи: 56
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ATTENUATING ENERGY

Номер: US20220042566A1
Автор: Burr Scott
Принадлежит:

These teachings relate to a device that includes a base having an axis that is centered and perpendicular relative to the base and two or more arms each connected to the base at a base hinge The base hinge rotates the two or more arms away from the axis, and one or more expandable bands are connected with distal ends of the two or more arms. The one or more expandable bands absorb energy from rotating of the two or more arms. The device absorbs energy when an external force is applied along the axis of the base. 1. A device , comprising:a. a base having an axis that is centered and perpendicular relative to the base;b. two or more arms each connected to the base at a base hinge;c. one or more arm hinges embedded in each of the two or more arms; and configured to allow the two or more arms to rotate in an outward direction relative to the axis;d. a ring having a position that is parallel and fixed relative to the base and the axis, wherein the ring is connected with distal ends of the two or more arms and configured to allow rotational motion of the two or more arms without moving the position of the ring; ande. one or more expandable bands connected with the one or more arm hinges and configured to absorb energy from folding of the two or more arms,wherein the device is configured to absorb energy when the base and the ring are pushed together along the axis by an external force.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more arm hinges are spaced a distance from the base hinge and spaced a distance from the distal ends of the two or more arms.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more arm hinges are spaced a first distance from the base hinge and spaced a second distance from the distal ends of the two or more arms claim 1 , and wherein the first distance is larger than the second distance.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more arm hinges are spaced a first distance from the base hinge and spaced a second ...

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Номер записи: 57
24-01-2019 дата публикации

VIBRATION ABSORBER HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE FOR WIND TURBINES

Номер: US20190024535A1
Автор: MITSCH Franz
Принадлежит:

A vibration absorber which, in the broadest sense, is based on a pendulum device for dampening undesirable vibrations which occur in a very slender structure, such as a wind turbine. The undesirable vibrations are caused by an acting force, in particular wind force. The invention thereby relates to vibration absorbers in which the pendulum mass can be temporarily stopped or braked, either entirely or partially, by an electromagnetic brake. The power supply or the current regulation of the electromagnetic brake correspondingly controls the braking function of the electromagnetic brake. 122-. (canceled)23. A vibration absorber for damping vibrations in a wind turbine , which has at least one pendulum device , comprising:{'b': '1', 'claim-text': [{'b': 2', '1, '(i) is attached to a suspension construction () in such a way that the absorber mass () can swing freely, or'}, {'b': 507', '1', '510', '508, '(ii) is connected to a running device (), which is curved in a substantially concave or circular manner at least in its central region and on which the absorber mass () can move to and fro together with a driven rotating, rotationally symmetrical rotation mass component () by a roller- or a wheel-driven running gear (),'}], 'an absorber mass () which'}{'b': 100', '200', '101', '201', '301', '401', '501', '601', '105', '106', '205', '206', '209', '306', '307', '308', '309', '505', '506', '602', '1', '510', '1', '1', '510, 'wherein the vibration damper has an electromagnetic brake device (, ), which comprises an electromagnet (, , , , ), which is attached to a springy retention or guide device (, , , , , , , , , , , ) on the vibration absorber in such a way that, when current flows in the electromagnet, the electromagnet is pulled onto the absorber mass () or onto the rotation mass component (), which is connected to the absorber mass (), until contact occurs, so that the movement of the absorber mass or rotation mass component is thereby braked or stopped, and the ...

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Номер записи: 58
24-01-2019 дата публикации

COATED SPRING

Номер: US20190024745A1
Автор: GROSS Marcel, HYMON Kerstin, LECHNER Dieter, SIMOS Pashalis
Принадлежит:

An electrically conductive component, which can be used in motor vehicles, may include a surface having a layered covering. The layered covering may be a melted and cured product of coating with a powder composition. Further, the layered covering may have a layer thickness of greater than 150 μm, and the layered covering may be a single-layer covering. The layered covering may also include a pore-like layer structure. The pore-like layer structure of the layered covering may be responsible for an at-least-15% reduction in density of the layered covering relative to a density of the layered covering without the pore-like layer structure. 115.-. (canceled)16. An electrically conductive component comprising a surface with a layered covering , wherein the layered coveringhas a layer thickness of greater than 150 μm,is a melted and cured product of coating with a powder composition,is a single-layer covering, andcomprises a pore-like layer structure.17. The electrically conductive component of wherein the layered covering comprises less than 3% by weight of one or more corrosion inhibitors based on the layered covering.18. The electrically conductive component of wherein the pore-like layer structure of the layered covering is responsible for an at-least-15% reduction in density of the layered covering relative to a density of the layered covering without the pore-like layer structure.19. The electrically conductive component of wherein the pore-like layer structure comprises pores having a mean pore diameter of greater than 5 μm.20. The electrically conductive component of wherein the layered covering comprises at least 10% by weight of a fiber component based on the layered covering.21. A layered covering on a surface of the electrically conductive component claim 16 , wherein the layered coveringhas a layer thickness of greater than 150 μm,is a melted and cured product of coating with a powder composition,is a single-layer covering, andcomprises a pore-like layer ...

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Номер записи: 59
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DOUBLE-SEALED GASKET FOR HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER FOR USE IN SELF-CLOSERS IN FURNITURE

Номер: US20190024748A1
Автор: RIOJA IRIBARREN Luis Maria
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Double-sealed compensating gasket for hydraulic shock absorbers for use in self-closers in furniture, of the type in which each end seals the internal cylindrical body of the shock absorber and the respective other end seals the shaft of the shock absorber, wherein, in the double-sealed compensating gasket (), there is substantial axial longitudinal separation or spacing () between the seal end () of the internal body and the seal end () of the shaft, thus forming an elastic spaced zone () coaxial to and on the shaft () of the shock absorber, constituting on the one side an annular fluid compensation chamber (), and, on the other, an air chamber (). 1. A double-sealed compensating gasket for hydraulic shock absorbers for use in self-closers in furniture , of the type in which each end seals the internal cylindrical body of the shock absorber and the respective other end seals the shaft of the shock absorber , wherein the double-sealed compensating gasket , there is substantial axial longitudinal separation or spacing between the seal end of the internal body and the seal end of the shaft , thus forming an elastic spaced zone coaxial to and on the shaft of the shock absorber , constituting on the one side an annular fluid compensation chamber , and , on the other , an air chamber.2. The double-sealed compensating gasket for hydraulic shock absorbers for use in self-closers in furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the closing cap includes at least one air passage between the inside of the air chamber and the outside claim 1 , which permits compensatory passage of air claim 1 , thus avoiding counterforces.3. The double-sealed compensating gasket for hydraulic shock absorbers for use in self-closers in furniture according to the foregoing claims claim 1 , wherein there is a separator that maintains the axial longitudinal spacing between the seal end of the internal body and the seal end of the shaft.4. The double-sealed compensating gasket for hydraulic shock ...

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Номер записи: 60
24-01-2019 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPER, ASSOCIATED DAMPING MECHANISM AND PROPULSION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190024750A1
Автор: BOULET Jerome, FLECHE Benoit, LEBEAU Fabien, LOPEZ PEREZ Carlos
Принадлежит: VALEO EMBRAYAGES

A vibration damper is provided with two rotating members, i.e. an oscillating inertial flywheel and a member to be damped driven by a torque following a torque path between a driving member and a driven member, wherein the inertial flywheel is connected kinematically to the torque path between the driving member and the driven member solely by way of the member to be damped. Connecting modules between the two rotating members permit a relative angular displacement θ between the two rotating members on the two sides of a reference relative angular position. Each connecting module is provided with a roller associated with a first of the two rotating members and a cam track connected resiliently by a resilient element to a second of the two rotating members. 1. A vibration damper , of inertial beater type , provided with:two rotating members guided rotationally around an axis of revolution, wherein one of the two rotating members is an inertial flywheel oscillating around the axis of revolution and the other of the two rotating members is a member to be damped, wherein the member to be damped is arranged to be driven by a torque following a torque path between a driving member and a driven member, wherein the inertial flywheel is arranged to be connected kinematically to the torque path between the driving member and the driven member solely by way of the member to be damped; andone or more connecting modules between the two rotating members, permitting a relative angular displacement θ between the two rotating members around the axis of revolution on the two sides of a reference relative angular position;characterized in that each connecting module is provided with:a roller associated with a first of the two rotating members anda cam track connected resiliently by a resilient element to a second of the two rotating members, wherein the resilient element is capable of being deformed to ensure resilient bracing of the cam track against the roller, thus permitting the ...

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Номер записи: 61
24-01-2019 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DESIGNING THE SAME

Номер: US20190024752A1
Автор: Nagai Hiroki, OI Yoichi, SAKAMOTO Takao, WAJIMA Masaki
Принадлежит: AISIN AW CO., LTD.

A vibration damping device including: a support member rotating with a rotary element to which torque from an engine is transferred about the center of rotation of the rotary element; a restoring force generation member coupled to the support member and swingable with rotation of the support member; and an inertial mass body coupled to the support member via the restoring force generation member and swung about the center of rotation in conjunction with the restoring force generation member with rotation of the support member. The order of the vibration damping device is larger than the sum of the excitation order of the engine and an offset value determined in consideration of the effect of oil in the oil chamber. The reference order, which is a convergent value of the order of the vibration damping device, is higher than the excitation order. 1. A vibration damping device disposed in an oil chamber and comprising:a support member that rotates together with a rotary element, to which torque from an engine is transferred, about a center of rotation of the rotary element;a restoring force generation member that is coupled to the support member and that is swingable along with rotation of the support member; and an inertial mass body coupled to the support member via the restoring force generation member and swung about the center of rotation in conjunction with the restoring force generation member along with rotation of the support member, wherein:an order of the vibration damping device is larger than a sum of an excitation order of the engine and an offset value determined in consideration of an effect of oil in the oil chamber; anda reference order, which is a convergent value of the order of the vibration damping device which operates in the oil chamber when an amplitude of vibration of input torque transferred to the rotary element becomes smaller, is higher than the excitation order.2. The vibration damping device according to claim 1 , wherein{'sub': ref', ' ...

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Номер записи: 62
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Stable Shape-Reconfigurable Structures And Mechanisms

Номер: US20200025272A1
Автор: Hopkins Jonathan, Jahromi Babak Haghpanah, Valdevit Lorenzo
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment, a shape-reconfigurable structure includes a rigid base having first and second ends, a rigid first beam having a lateral end and a central end, the lateral end being connected to the first end of the base, and a rigid second beam having a lateral end and a central end, the lateral end of the second beam being connected to the second end of the base and the central end of the second beam being connected to the central end of the first beam, wherein the structure can be placed in an expanded orientation in which the first and second beams extend outward away from the base and a contracted orientation in which the first and second beams extend inward toward the base. 1. A shape-reconfigurable structure comprising:a rigid base having first and second ends;a rigid first beam having a lateral end and a central end, the lateral end being connected to the first end of the base; anda rigid second beam having a lateral end and a central end, the lateral end of the second beam being connected to the second end of the base and the central end of the second beam being connected to the central end of the first beam;wherein the structure can be placed in an expanded orientation in which the beams extend outward away from the base and a contracted orientation in which the beams extend inward toward the base.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the structure naturally remains in the expanded orientation or the contracted orientation until a critical force is applied to the structure that transitions the structure into the other orientation.3. The structure of claim 2 , wherein the structure is reversible such that it can be repeatedly placed in either orientation.4. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the structure has a triangular shape when in the expanded orientation.5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the beams form an angle α with the horizontal direction in the expanded orientation and wherein the beams form an angle −α with the horizontal direction in the ...

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Номер записи: 63
23-01-2020 дата публикации

SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE LIFE SENSOR

Номер: US20200025274A1
Автор: ANDERSON Gerald D., BEACH Gregory P., Han Yi, PEERAMSETTY Sesha Jayateja, PUNTAMBEKAR Tejas, Sullivan Joseph P.
Принадлежит:

A system for monitoring the health of a damping device is provided, the damping device having a tube assembly containing at least one fluid, the system including: a sensor assembly mounted on an outer surface of the tube assembly, the sensor assembly having a thermometer; a transmitter configured for transmitting data, including temperature values gathered by the thermometer; a receiver configured for receiving the data; and a processor, configured for performing an analysis of the data. The processor sends an alarm signal, when values from the data are outside pre-programmed values of an alarm threshold. 1. A system for monitoring the health of a damping device , the damping device having a tube assembly containing at least one fluid , the system comprising: a thermometer;', 'a transmitter configured for transmitting data, comprising temperature values gathered by said thermometer;, 'a sensor assembly mounted on an outer surface of said tube assembly, the sensor assembly comprisinga receiver configured for receiving said first data set;a processor, configured to perform an analysis of said first data set, sending an alarm signal, when values from said data set are outside pre-programmed values of an alarm threshold.2. The system of claim 2 , further including an accelerometer included in said sensor assembly claim 2 , and said analysis by said processor comprising comparing corresponding values generated by said accelerometer with pre-programmed values.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first transmitter is a wireless transmitter and said first receiver is a wireless receiver.4. The system of claim 1 , further including a display connected to said processor for displaying said alarm signal.5. The system of claim 1 , further including a switch connected to said processor claim 1 , for disabling said system periodically for power conservation.6. A damping device claim 1 , comprising:a fixed outer tube;an inner tube reciprocating relative to said outer tube and ...

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Номер записи: 64
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Torsional vibration, clutch disk and clutch

Номер: US20210025459A1
Автор: Ahnert Gerd
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A torsional vibration damper for a clutch disk within a drive train of a motor vehicle includes an input part arranged around an axis of rotation (d), a spring device with at least three spring elements, an output part, and torque-transmitting intermediate elements. The output part can be rotated relative to the input part about the axis of rotation (d) to a limited extent against the spring device. The torque-transmitting intermediate elements are arranged between the input part and the output part for forcible radial displacement by means of cam mechanisms when the input part rotates relative to the output part. The spring device is arranged between the torque-transmitting intermediate elements, and a number of intermediate elements corresponds to a number of spring elements. 19.-.(canceled)10. A torsional vibration damper for a clutch disk within a drive train of a motor vehicle , comprising:an input part arranged around an axis of rotation (d);a spring device comprising at least three spring elements;an output part which can be rotated relative to the input part about the axis of rotation (d) to a limited extent against the spring device;torque-transmitting intermediate elements arranged between the input part and the output part for forcible radial displacement by means of cam mechanisms when the input part rotates relative to the output part, wherein:the spring device is arranged between the torque-transmitting intermediate elements; anda number of intermediate elements corresponds to a number of spring elements.11. The torsional vibration damper of claim 10 , wherein:each of the at least three spring elements has an effective direction; andthe effective direction of each of the at least three spring elements spans a non-zero first angle with the effective direction of any other of the at least three spring elements.12. The torsional vibration damper of claim 10 , wherein:each intermediate element comprises a relative movement direction in which it can be ...

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Номер записи: 65
28-01-2021 дата публикации

MONITORING SENSOR HAVING SAFETY FUNCTION FOR EVACUATING THE GAS PRESSURE SPRING WIRELESSLY

Номер: US20210025470A1
Автор: REINMUTH Norbert
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a monitoring sensor () for measuring, receiving and transmitting a physical variable (P) of a gas pressure spring (), comprising a sensor element () and a pressure relief opening (), characterized in that the pressure relief opening () can be switched from an operating state into a safety state by remotely triggering the sensor element () in order to evacuate the gas pressure spring (), wherein the monitoring sensor () is designed with a connection device (), which can be detached in accordance with the intended use, for connection to a coupling () of the gas pressure spring (). 113.-. (canceled)14. A monitoring sensor for measuring , receiving and transmitting a physical variable of a gas pressure spring , comprising a sensor element and a pressure relief opening , wherein the pressure relief opening can be switched from an operating state into a safety state by remotely triggering the sensor element in order to evacuate the gas pressure spring , wherein the monitoring sensor is designed with a connection device , which can be detached in accordance with the intended use , for connecting to a coupling of the gas pressure spring.15. The monitoring sensor according to claim 14 , wherein the sensor element is designed for monitoring a pressure in the gas pressure spring.16. The monitoring sensor according to claim 14 , wherein in addition to data for the pressure claim 14 , the sensor element optionally determines one or all of the additional variables: the temperature claim 14 , the part number claim 14 , the part ID claim 14 , the sensor ID claim 14 , the position in the tool claim 14 , the different cycle times claim 14 , the battery status and the transmission power of the sensor claim 14 , and transmits them wirelessly to a gateway or a data holder.17. The monitoring sensor according to claim 14 , wherein with reception of a certain signal or pressure claim 14 , the monitoring sensor switches the pressure relief opening from the operating ...

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Номер записи: 66
28-01-2021 дата публикации

FIREARM INCORPORATING RECOIL REDUCTION

Номер: US20210025669A1
Автор: Griffin Steven
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

Recoil-reducing firearm including a compensating inertial mass coupled to the firearm by a flexible and resilient mass support, where the mass support permits translation of the compensating inertial mass along a translation axis but substantially prevents movement of the compensating inertial mass in a direction orthogonal to the translation axis. The mass support is configured so that movement of the compensating inertial mass in a distal direction can at least partially dissipate energy imparted to the firearm by firing a round of ammunition and impelling the projectile down the barrel. 1. A recoil-reducing firearm , comprising:a barrel, having a longitudinal barrel axis;an action, including a trigger, configured to load and fire a round of ammunition to impel a projectile down the barrel; anda compensating inertial mass coupled to the firearm by a flexible and resilient mass support, wherein the mass support permits translation of the compensating inertial mass along a translation axis but substantially prevents movement of the compensating inertial mass in a direction orthogonal to the translation axis;wherein a movement of the compensating inertial mass in a distal direction at least partially dissipates energy imparted to the firearm by firing a round of ammunition and impelling the projectile down the barrel.2. The firearm of claim 1 , wherein the translation axis is approximately parallel to the barrel axis.3. The firearm of claim 1 , wherein the mass support includes one or more springs that provide a resistance to translation of the compensating inertial mass along the translation axis.4. The firearm of claim 1 , further comprising a stock or grip coupled to the action and barrel of the firearm claim 1 , wherein the compensating inertial mass and resilient mass support are coupled to the stock or grip.5. A recoil-reducing firearm claim 1 , comprising:a barrel, having a longitudinal barrel axis;an action, including a trigger, configured to load and fire a ...

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Номер записи: 67
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Active Vibration Absorption System for Absorbing Vibration of a Vibrating Element, Motor Vehicle Having the Active Vibration Absorption System, and Method for Operating the Active Vibration Absorption System

Номер: US20200027438A1
Автор: BOCK Florian, DREFFKE Gerald, HINRICHSEN Lars
Принадлежит: Audi AG

The disclosure relates to an active vibration absorption system for absorbing the vibrations of a vibrating element. The vibration absorption system comprises a structure-borne sound exciter having a coupling element for coupling to the vibrating element and having an electrical coil for moving the coupling element by means of a coil current. The structure-borne sound exciter is designed to provide a measurement signal correlated with a detected induced voltage. Furthermore, the vibration absorption system comprises a control device, which is designed to identify a target current intensity of the coil current in accordance with the measurement signal and to control an actual current intensity of the coil current to the target current intensity. The target current intensity is designed to adjust the motion of the coupling element in such a way that the vibrations of the element are at least partly absorbed. Moreover, the control device is designed to identify a detection component and a control component from the measurement signal and to identify the target current intensity in accordance with the detection component. 110-. (canceled)11. An active vibration absorption system , comprising:a control device;a vibrating element;an electrical coil; anda first structure-borne sound exciter, 'detect an induced voltage in the electrical coil, and provide a measurement signal correlated with the detected induced voltage,', 'wherein the first structure-borne sound exciter comprises a coupling element for coupling to the vibrating element, and the first structure-borne sound exciter is configured to vibrate when the vibrating element is vibrating,', 'induce an electromagnetic current in the electrical coil by a motion, and', 'move in response to a flow of an electrical current in the electrical coil, and, 'wherein the coupling element is configured to receive the measurement signal,', 'identify a first target strength of the electrical current corresponding to the measurement ...

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Номер записи: 68
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut servicing monitoring system using two pressure/temperature sensors

Номер: US20210027551A1
Автор: Adnan Cepic, Amir Fazeli, Susanne M. Reber
Принадлежит: Goodrich Corp

A method for monitoring a dual-stage, separated gas/fluid shock strut includes receiving, by a controller, primary chamber temperature and pressure sensor readings, secondary chamber pressure and temperature sensor readings, and a shock strut stroke sensor reading, determining, by the controller, a shock strut stroke at which a secondary chamber is activated, calculating, by the controller, a volume of oil in an oil chamber of the shock strut, a primary chamber gas volume of, a number of moles of gas in, and a volume of oil leaked into, a primary gas chamber of the shock strut, a secondary chamber gas volume in, a volume of oil leaked into, and a number of moles of gas in, the secondary chamber, based upon at least one of the secondary chamber pressure sensor reading, and the secondary chamber temperature sensor reading.

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Номер записи: 69
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Friction damped insert for highly stressed engineering components

Номер: US20210027757A1
Автор: Yuri Karpenko
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A friction damped insert for highly stressed engineering components is disclosed. The disclosed inventive concept provides a method and system for increasing the damping capacity of an engineering system by adding a non-flat solid, highly damped insert to a system component that contributes most to the system's dynamic response. The insert can either be embedded into a system component during casting or be fastened to the system component outer surface. The insert is made of the single layer of flexible material by forming it into a rigid elongated body. The layer of material can be turned over on itself without folding to create a cylinder or can be folded over a number of times to create a prismatic bar. The layer of material may be shaped into a corrugated panel. The layer of flexible material may have a number of relatively small openings or perforations with a uniform spatial distribution.

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Номер записи: 70
01-02-2018 дата публикации

ARTICLES FOR HOLDING OR RESTING

Номер: US20180029664A1
Автор: YU Tsai-Yun
Принадлежит:

An article includes a body having at least a holding or resting surface, and a plurality of spaced-apart fine pillars made of a resilient and deformable plastic material and projected from the holding or resting surface of the body. Each of the spaced-apart fine pillars includes a body portion with a bore defining a longitudinal axis, a base end and a free end. The base end of the fine pillar is integrally connected with the holding or resting surface the body. The body portion of the fine pillar extends from the base end along the longitudinal axis to the free end in a predetermined height. The fine pillars can be able to deform elastically when subjected to even a minimum pressure to provide the anti-skidding, shock-absorbing and breathable capacities. 1. An article , comprising:a body having at least a holding or resting surface;a plurality of closely spaced-apart fine pillars made of a resilient and deformable plastic material and projected from the holding or resting surface of the body; andeach of the spaced-apart fine pillars having a body portion with a bore defining a longitudinal axis, a base end, and a free end;the base end integrally connected with the holding or resting surface; andthe body portion extending from the base end along the longitudinal axis thereof to the free end in a predetermined height.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the bore of the body portion of the fine pillar has an opening at the free end of the fine pillars.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the free end of each of the pillars has a flat end face.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the fine pillars have a uniform height.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein each of the fine pillars is shaped as a truncated cone.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein each of the fine pillars is shaped as a cylinder.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the outer diameter of the body portion of the fine pillar is equal to or less than the height of the body portion of the fine pillar.8. The article ...

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Номер записи: 71
01-02-2018 дата публикации

SEISMIC BASE ISOLATION SUPPORT APPARATUS

Номер: US20180030749A1
Автор: Nagata Shuichi, WAKE Tomotaka
Принадлежит:

A seismic base isolation support apparatus includes: a laminated body in which elastic layers and rigid layers are alternately laminated; a circularly columnar body which is disposed in a hollow portion of the laminated body ; an outer peripheral protective layer covering an outer peripheral surface of the laminated body ; an upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate which are respectively connected to an uppermost rigid layer of the rigid layers and a lowermost rigid layer of the rigid layers by means of bolts ; a shear key which is fittingly secured in a recess of the uppermost rigid layer and a recess of the upper mounting plate ; and a shear key which is fittingly secured in a recess of the lowermost rigid layer and a recess of the lower mounting plate 1. A seismic base isolation support apparatus comprising: a laminated body having a plurality of rigid layers and elastic layers which are alternately laminated; and a columnar body having a columnar lead plug or tin plug and disposed in a columnar hollow portion defined by at least an inner peripheral surface of said laminated body , wherein said laminated body includes , in addition to the rigid layers and the elastic layers , an annular thermal conductor which is interposed between an outer peripheral surface of said columnar body and an annular inner surface of the elastic layer in such a manner as to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of said columnar body , the annular inner surface of the elastic layer , and at least one surface of a pair of rigid layers sandwiching the elastic layer and having a thermal conductivity higher than that of the elastic layer.2. The seismic base isolation support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal conductor includes at least a polymer and a filler having a thermal conductivity higher than that of the elastic layer.3. The seismic base isolation support apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer includes at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 72
01-02-2018 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC ANTIVIBRATING DEVICE

Номер: US20180031073A1
Автор: Bellamy Alain, Lemaire Gabriel
Принадлежит: HUTCHINSON

Vibration damping device comprising two frames and an elastomer body that connects frames together and which delimits a first hydraulic chamber that communicates with a second hydraulic chamber that can be deformed by a constricted passage. An electromagnetic actuator, that controls the vibration damping behaviour of the device, comprises a suction cup with a permanent magnet. 1. A hydraulic vibration damping device intended to be inserted for the purposes of damping between first and second rigid elements , with this vibration damping device comprising:first and second frames intended to be fixed to the two rigid elements to be joined,an elastomer body that connects first and second frames together and which delimits at least partially a first hydraulic chamber,a second hydraulic chamber which is delimited by a deformable wall and which communicates with the first hydraulic chamber by the intermediary of a constricted passage, with the first and second hydraulic chambers and with the constricted passage forming a hydraulic circuit filled with liquid,an electromagnetic actuator suited to control the vibration damping behaviour of the vibration damping device,wherein said actuator comprises a suction cup with a permanent magnet comprising:a magnetic circuit including an actuating member mobile entre a first position and a second position,at least one spring soliciting the actuating member with a first force directed towards the first position,a permanent magnet creating a permanent magnetic field in the magnetic circuit and soliciting the actuating member with a second force directed towards the second position, with the first force being greater than the second force when the actuating member is in the first position and with the second force being greater than the first force when the actuating member is in the second position,at least one coil electrically supplied by a control device, with the control device being suited to selectively either increase said ...

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Номер записи: 73
31-01-2019 дата публикации

HOLLOW COIL SPRING AND SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190030973A1
Автор: TAKEDA Daisuke, UMEZAWA Masahiro
Принадлежит: NHK SPRING CO., LTD.

A hollow coil spring is made of a hollow wire in which a terminal sealed portion is formed on an end portion of the wire. The terminal sealed portion has a rotationally symmetric shape in which an axis passing through the center of the wire is the symmetric axis. The hollow coil spring includes an end wall portion, and an end face arc-shaped curved surface. The end wall portion includes an end face perpendicular to the axis. A distal-end-center closure portion is formed on the axis at the center of the end wall portion. A spring seat includes a base member and a sheet member. An end turn portion of the hollow coil spring is in contact with the sheet member. The end face of the end turn portion is opposed to a stopper wall of the spring seat. 1. A hollow coil spring constituted of a hollow wire wound helically , the hollow coil spring comprising a terminal sealed portion formed at an end portion of the wire , whereinthe terminal sealed portion has a rotationally symmetric shape in which an axis passing through a center of the wire is a symmetric axis, andin a cross section along the axis, the terminal sealed portion comprises:an end wall portion including an end face which is perpendicular to the axis;an arc-shaped curved surface formed between the end face and an outer peripheral surface of the wire; anda distal-end-center closure portion existing on the axis at a center of the end wall portion.2. The hollow coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the hollow coil spring includes a recess of a rotationally symmetric shape existing on the axis claim 1 , on an inner surface of the end wall portion of the terminal sealed portion.3. A vehicle suspension comprising:a hollow coil spring constituted of a hollow wire wound helically, and comprising an end turn portion; anda spring seat supporting the end turn portion, whereinthe hollow coil spring includes a terminal sealed portion formed at an end portion of the wire,the terminal sealed portion has a rotationally symmetric shape ...

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Номер записи: 74
04-02-2021 дата публикации

POWERTRAIN PROACTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM USING MAGNETO RHEOLOGICAL MATERIALS

Номер: US20210031584A1
Автор: Del Real Ibanez Luis Javier, Rodriguez Mauricio Jorge de Jesus, Santana Castaneda Cesar Alejandro
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

A vehicle powertrain proactive damping system includes a plurality of proactive damping structures mounted on a powertrain structure with each proactive damping structure includes a magneto rheological elastomer (MRE). An electromagnet is associated with each proactive damping structure. A control unit includes a processor circuit. A sensor obtains vibration data regarding the powertrain structure. A LIDAR sensor is mounted on the vehicle and is electrically connected with the control unit. The LIDAR sensor provides data to the control unit indicative of upcoming road surface conditions to be experienced by the vehicle. Based on data from at the sensor and the LIDAR sensor, the processor circuit is constructed and arranged to control voltage to the electromagnets to selectively adjust a rigidity of the associated proactive damping structure so as to control vibrational effects on the powertrain structure. 1. A vehicle powertrain proactive damping system , comprising:a plurality of proactive damping structures mounted on a powertrain structure of the vehicle, each proactive damping structure comprising a magneto rheological elastomer (MRE),an electromagnet associated with each proactive damping structure,a control unit including a processor circuit,at least one sensor constructed and arranged to obtain vibration data regarding the powertrain structure, the at least one sensor being electrically connected with the control unit, anda LIDAR sensor mounted on the vehicle and electrically connected with the control unit, the LIDAR sensor being constructed arid arranged to provide data to the control unit indicative of upcoming road surface conditions to be experienced by the vehicle,wherein, based on data from at the least one sensor and the LIDAR sensor, the processor circuit is constructed and arranged to proactively control voltage to the electromagnets to selectively adjust a rigidity of the associated proactive damping structure so as to control vibrational effects ...

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Номер записи: 75
31-01-2019 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPER

Номер: US20190032742A1
Автор: Fritz Michael
Принадлежит:

A vibration damper may include a damper tube and a damper piston disposed in the damper tube so as to be reciprocatingly movable. The damper tube may be connected to a piston rod extending out of the damper tube, and the damper piston may movably separate a first oil-filled damper chamber on a piston rod side from a second oil-filled damper chamber remote from the piston rod. A bottom element at one end of the damper tube seals the end of the damper tube. The bottom element may protrude into the end of the damper tube and thereby reduce oil volume of the second damper chamber. 110.-. (canceled)11. A vibration damper comprising:a damper tube;a damper piston disposed in the damper tube so as to be reciprocatingly movable, the damper piston being connected to a piston rod that extends out of the damper tube, wherein the damper piston movably separates a first oil-filled damper chamber on a piston rod side from a second oil-filled damper chamber remote from the piston rod; anda bottom element disposed at an end of the damper tube so as to seal the end of the damper tube, the bottom element protruding into the end of the damper tube so as to reduce an oil volume of the second oil-filled damper chamber.12. The vibration damper of wherein the bottom element comprises a solid component.13. The vibration damper of wherein the end of the damper tube into which the bottom element protrudes is an open end.14. The vibration damper of wherein the bottom element has a surface that is substantially flat and delimits the second oil-filled damper chamber.15. The vibration damper of wherein the bottom element includes a peripheral sealing collar that protrudes into the damper tube and receives a sealing element positioned against an inside of the damper tube.16. The vibration damper of wherein the bottom element includes a peripheral welding collar via which the bottom element is welded to the end of the damper tube with a weld seam.17. The vibration damper of wherein the bottom ...

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Номер записи: 76
04-02-2021 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPER COMPRISING A LEAKAGE INDICATOR, LEAKAGE INDICATOR, METHOD FOR INDICATING A LEAK IN A VIBRATION DAMPER AND COLOUR CHANGE INDICATOR FOR USE AS LEAKAGE INDICATOR

Номер: US20210033162A1
Автор: BAJRAMOVIC Haris, NORUSCHAT Tim
Принадлежит:

A vibration damper for vehicles includes a damper tube which is at least partially filled with damper medium and which has a longitudinal axis along which a piston rod is movable back and forth. A working piston is movable jointly with the piston rod, by means of which working piston the interior space of the damper tube is divided into a piston-rod-side working space and a piston-rod-remote working space. The vibration damper has a leakage indicator for the damper medium. 111.-. (canceled)12. A vibration damper for vehicles , comprising:a damper tube comprising an interior space which is at least partially filled with damper medium and which has a longitudinal axis and an outer wall,a piston rod movably disposed in the damper tube,a working piston movable jointly with the piston rod, the working piston configured to divide the interior space of the damper tube into a piston-rod-side working space and a piston-rod-remote working space, anda leakage indicator configured to detect leakage of damper medium from the damper, wherein the leakage indicator comprises at least one indicator reaction composition for reaction with the damper medium upon contact therewith, and wherein the leakage indicator is at least partially covered by at least one protective element.13. The vibration damper of wherein the leakage indicator is arranged in an at least partially radially encircling manner on the damper tube.14. The vibration damper of wherein the leakage indicator has at least one distributing element configured to at least partially distribute the damper medium at least partially in a circumferential direction of the damper tube upon contact of the damper medium with the leakage indicator.15. The vibration damper of wherein the leakage indicator comprises at least one color change composition.16. A method for indicating a leakage of a vibration damper claim 12 , the damper comprising a damper tube comprising an interior space which is at least partially filled with damper ...

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Номер записи: 77
04-02-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUANTIFYING DYNAMIC RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS OF A REAL-TIME DAMPER

Номер: US20210033494A1
Автор: OBLIZAJEK KENNETH L.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method for quantifying dynamic response characteristics of a real-time damper includes positioning the damper between a stationary member and a moveable member of a shock press having a force transducer, and transmitting motion control signals to the shock press, via a test controller, to stroke the moveable member and cause the damper to move with a constant velocity between extremes of stroke. A test drive signal is transmitted to the damper for a calibrated test duration. The test drive signal has a calibrated discrete frequency, frequencies, or a frequency sweep range. The method includes measuring, via the force transducer, a force component of the damper while transmitting the test drive signal, and quantifying the response characteristics of the damper over the test duration, including recording the response characteristics in a memory device. A test system includes a shock press, force transducer, and test controller. 1. A method for quantifying dynamic response characteristics of a real-time damper , the method comprising:positioning the real-time damper between a stationary member and a moveable member of a shock press having a force transducer;transmitting motion control signals to the shock press, via a test controller, to thereby stroke the moveable member and the real-time damper with a constant velocity between consecutive extremes of stroke;transmitting a test drive signal to the real-time damper for a calibrated test duration, via the test controller, wherein the test drive signal has a calibrated test frequency, dwell points at multiple calibrated frequencies, or a swept range of test frequencies;measuring, via the force transducer, a force component along a longitudinal axis of the real-time damper while transmitting the test drive signal; andquantifying the dynamic response characteristics of the real-time damper over the calibrated test duration, as a quantified dynamic response, including recording the dynamic response characteristics in a ...

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Номер записи: 78
24-02-2022 дата публикации

HELMET WITH EXTERNAL FLEXIBLE CAGE

Номер: US20220053865A1
Автор: Grice Darin D.
Принадлежит: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC

A flex cell for absorbing energy from an applied force includes a panel attached to a flex cage. The flex cage is made from a resilient material that allows deformation of the flex cage when a force is applied to the flex cell. The flex cell is attachable to a support surface. In some instances, the flex cell is detached from the support surface when sufficient force is applied to the flex cell. 1. An energy absorption system , comprising:a support surface; and a panel,', 'a flex cage attached to the panel, and', 'wherein the flex cage is made from a resilient material that allows deformation of the flex cage when a force is applied to the first flex cell., 'a first flex cell coupled to the support surface, wherein the first flex cell includes'}2. The energy absorption system of claim 1 , wherein the flex cage further includes claim 1 ,a panel rib locus and a support rib locus; anda plurality of ribs, each rib including a panel end and a support end, wherein the panel end of each rib is connected to the other ribs of the plurality ribs at the panel rib locus and the support end of each rib is connected to the other ribs of the plurality ribs at the support rib locus.3. The energy absorption system of claim 2 , wherein adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs are of differing length.4. The energy absorption system of claim 2 , wherein the flex cage includes at least four ribs.5. The energy absorption system of claim 1 , wherein the first flex cell is separable from the support surface when a force exceeding a separation threshold is applied to the first flex cell.6. The energy absorption system of claim 1 , wherein the flex cage is dome shaped.7. The energy absorption system of claim 1 , wherein the first flex cell is attached to the support surface using an adhesive.8. The energy absorption system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the flex cage is exterior of the panel.9. The energy absorption system of claim 1 , wherein the support surface is a helmet.10. ...

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Номер записи: 79
09-02-2017 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COMPRESSION FILTERING

Номер: US20170037923A1
Автор: Sirven Francois, Sirven Jacques, Sirven Marc, Sirvin Aude
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a shock absorber (), in particular for a motor vehicle, which comprises: a cylinder () containing a hydraulic fluid; a main piston () actuated by a rod (), defining in the cylinder a first main chamber () and a second main chamber (), the second main chamber containing the rod; a hydraulic fluid vessel (); and a valve () placed in the flow of the hydraulic fluid between the first main chamber and the second main chamber or between the first main chamber and the vessel. The valve comprises a mobile gate () engaging with a seat (), a spring () tending to urge the gate against the seat thereof, and a mobile valve piston (), defining a first valve chamber () and a second valve chamber () in the valve, said mobile valve piston being capable of compressing the spring and closing the gate. The shock absorber also includes a control restriction () mounted in the flow of the hydraulic fluid from the first main chamber () during a compression movement, the control restriction being capable of generating a pressure difference acting on the respective surfaces of the mobile valve piston in a direction that tends to compress the spring during a compression movement and a means () for slowing the movement of the mobile valve piston (). 112435624111413201778188219831551778. A shock absorber () , notably for a motor vehicle , comprising a cylinder () containing a hydraulic fluid , a main piston () actuated by a rod () , defining within the cylinder a first main chamber () and a second main chamber () , the second main chamber containing the rod , a reservoir of hydraulic fluid () and a valve () placed in the flow of hydraulic fluid between the first main chamber and the second main chamber or between the first main chamber and the reservoir , the valve comprising a mobile shutter () collaborating with a seat () , a spring () tending to press the valve shutter onto its seat , and a mobile valve piston ( , ) defining within the valve a first valve chamber ( , ...

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Номер записи: 80
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Lower-side spring-receiving member

Номер: US20180038437A1
Автор: Jun Umeno, Shohei Hosomi, Shuji Ohmura
Принадлежит: NHK Spring Co Ltd

A lower-side spring receiving member is adapted to receive a compression spring provided with an effective part, end turn parts which do not elastically deform, and rising parts located between the effective part and the end turn parts, at a lower side of the compression spring. The lower-side spring receiving member is provided with a contact part which is formed to protrude outward from an end at one side in the extending direction thereof, and which is in contact with the rising part so as not to form a gap between the contact part and the rising part. The contact part is in contact with the rising part of the compression spring by an elastic force caused by elastic deformation, regardless of a load on the compression spring.

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Номер записи: 81
24-02-2022 дата публикации

CLAMP AND CLAMP-EQUIPPED WIRE HARNESS

Номер: US20220055555A1
Автор: KITAHARA Yuta
Принадлежит:

A clamp including: a holding portion and a fixing portion, wherein the fixing portion includes: a base, a support shaft that extends from the base in a direction away from the holding portion, a lock that is provided at a leading end of the support shaft and is formed to be able to be locked to the fixed portion, a spring that is provided in a surrounding region of the support shaft between the base and the lock, and is formed so as to be extendable in a direction in which the support shaft extends, and a vibration suppressor provided between two opposing surfaces of the spring that are adjacent to each other in a direction in which the support shaft extends and face each other. 1. A clamp comprising:a holding portion configured to hold a wire harness; anda fixing portion that is provided in a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the holding portion and is to be fixed to a fixed portion; a base,', 'a support shaft that extends from the base in a direction away from the holding portion,', 'a lock that is provided at a leading end of the support shaft and is formed to be able to be locked to the fixed portion,', 'a spring that is provided in a surrounding region of the support shaft between the base and the lock, and is formed so as to be extendable in a direction in which the support shaft extends, and', 'a vibration suppressor provided between two opposing surfaces of the spring that are adjacent to each other in a direction in which the support shaft extends and face each other., 'wherein the fixing portion includes2. The clamp according to claim 1 , wherein:the spring includes a plate spring that includes two plate members that are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the support shaft extends, and an elastic deformation portion connecting end portions of the two plate members, andthe vibration suppressor is provided between the two plate members.3. The clamp according to claim 2 ,wherein the spring is formed by the plate spring in a ...

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Номер записи: 82
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Hydraulic Body Mount With Compressible Bumper

Номер: US20190039655A1
Автор: Jay Thornhill, Scott W. RAWLINGS, Zoren E. Gaspar
Принадлежит: Pullman Co

A hydraulic body mount includes a first support member adapted to engage a body of a vehicle and a second support member adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle. The second support member includes a cup portion disposed radially inward of the second support surface that extends axially away from both the first support surface and the second support surface. The body mount further includes a hydraulic damping system disposed between the first support surface and the second support surface, a washer and a travel-limiting cup joined to the cup portion of the second support member. The travel-limiting cup surrounds the washer and includes a compressible limiting member that limits axial movement of the inner tube when the washer contacts the compressible limiting member.

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Номер записи: 83
24-02-2022 дата публикации

LEAF SPRING, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND MOULD OF THAT LEAF SPRING

Номер: US20220056975A1
Автор: Estal Vera Roberto, Ruiz Dealbert Miguel, Salamero Laorden Juan
Принадлежит: MUELLES Y BALLESTAS HISPANO-ALEMANAS PROJECTS, S.L.

Leaf spring comprising at least one leaf of composite material that comprises: 1. A leaf spring having at least one leaf of composite material comprising:a central body that has two longitudinal end zones and includes at least one sheet of a composite material comprising, in turn, a set of fibre fabrics embedded in a polymeric matrix, andtwo eyes, located in the longitudinal end zones of the central body comprising a hole to connect the leaf spring to a vehicle, wherein the hole comprises a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the central body and wherein the eyes comprise a set of fibre fabrics of composite material embedded in a polymeric matrix,wherein the central body comprises its longitudinal end areas embedded in an eye cavity, wherein the sections transversal to the longitudinal direction of the central body of the longitudinal end zones of the central body and of the eye cavities present increasing dimensions toward the longitudinal end of the leaf spring and wherein it comprises fibre fabrics of the central body stacked according to a Z-direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the central body and to the longitudinal direction of the hole of the eyes and comprises fibre fabrics of the eyes stacked according to a direction parallel to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the hole,{'claim-text': ['a first set of fibre fabrics that comprise a cavity for embedding the longitudinal end zones of the central body and so that the cavity comprises a section transverse to the longitudinal direction of the central body increasing toward the longitudinal end of the central body, and', 'a second set of fibre fabrics located after the first set of fibre fabrics toward the outside of the eye.'], '#text': 'wherein the fibre fabrics of the eyes comprise:'}2. The leaf spring claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the central body comprises an increasing section in the longitudinal end zones in a plane that contains the ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-02-2022 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPERS AND DAMPER TUBES FOR VIBRATION DAMPERS

Номер: US20220056978A1
Автор: Froese Moritz, Hartig Ulrich, Malburg Mike, Müller Andreas, Schneider Jürgen, Woenarta Freddy
Принадлежит:

A vibration damper for a vehicle may include an outer tube, a middle tube, and an inner tube arranged coaxially. A seal receiving element may be arranged between the inner tube and the middle tube on each side of a middle tube opening facing towards tube ends of the middle tube. A radially encircling sealing element may be arranged in the seal receiving element, and the sealing element may seal the middle tube compensation space relative to the outer tube compensation space at least with respect to damping medium. The seal receiving element may be configured at least partially as a coating element. The coating element may be disposed on the inner tube or the middle tube in a substance-to-substance bonded manner. 1. A vibration damper for a vehicle , comprising:an outer tube, a middle tube, and an inner tube arranged coaxially;a piston rod arranged in the inner tube so as to be movable back and forth;a working piston arranged on the piston rod and movable jointly with the piston rod;an outer tube compensation space for receiving damping medium formed between the outer tube and the middle tube; anda middle tube compensation space for receiving damping medium formed between the middle tube and the inner tube,wherein the middle tube has a middle tube opening for fluidic through-connection of the outer tube compensation space to the middle tube compensation space,wherein the inner tube has an inner tube opening for fluidic through-connection of the middle tube compensation space to an interior space of the inner tube, wherein the inner tube is filled at least partially with damping medium, wherein the interior space of the inner tube is divided into a piston-rod-side working space and a piston-rod-remote working space by the working piston,wherein a seal receiving element is disposed between the inner tube and the middle tube on each side of the middle tube opening facing towards tube ends of the middle tube,wherein a radially encircling sealing element is disposed in ...

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Номер записи: 85
06-02-2020 дата публикации

RESIN FUSES AND VEHICLES COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20200039408A1
Автор: Donovan Gregory T.
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

A vehicle seat assembly including a seat frame assembly including a seat base and a seat back pivotally connected to the seat base. The seat back includes at least one resin fuse arranged in the seat back to indicate structural loading in the vehicle seat assembly above a tolerance loading. The at least one resin fuse includes an aperture extending through the seat back and comprising a flange encircling the aperture and extending generally perpendicular to the seat back, and an indicator bar extending across a diameter of the aperture. The aperture is open on either side of the indicator bar. 1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising: an aperture extending through the seat back and comprising a flange encircling the aperture and extending generally perpendicular to the seat back; and', 'an indicator bar extending across a diameter of the aperture, wherein the aperture is open on either side of the indicator bar., 'a seat frame assembly including a seat base and a seat back pivotally connected to the seat base, the seat back comprising at least one resin fuse arranged in the seat back to indicate structural loading in the vehicle seat assembly above a tolerance loading, wherein the at least one resin fuse comprises2. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat back comprises a resin seat back.3. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein the indicator bar comprises the same material as the resin seat back.4. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat back comprises a resin seat back and the at least one resin fuse is formed integrally with the resin seat back.5. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat back comprises at least one resin fuse arranged in a vehicle-horizontal orientation claim 1 , and at least one resin fuse arranged in a vehicle-vertical orientation.6. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat back is pivotally connected to the seat base at a recline mechanism.7. The vehicle seat assembly of claim ...

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Номер записи: 86
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Piston-Cylinder Unit

Номер: US20190040925A1
Автор: ALZER Andreas, SCHULTE Redolf
Принадлежит:

A piston-cylinder unit has a piston rod at which is arranged at least one piston which has at an outer lateral surface a radially elastic piston ring that moves into a cylinder depending on a stroke position of the piston rod and has a smaller diameter than in a stroke position in which the piston is located outside of the cylinder. The piston ring has a stop that defines a maximum diameter of the piston ring. 111-. (canceled)12. A piston-cylinder unit comprising:a cylinder having a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter;at least one piston having a piston ring that is radially elastic and has at an outer lateral surface;a piston rod at which the at least one piston is arranged;a radially elastic piston ring arranged at the outer lateral surface of the piston ring and configured to move into the first portion of the cylinder and the second portion of the cylinder depending on a stroke position of the piston rod and having a smaller diameter in the second portion of the cylinder than in the first portion of the cylinder; anda stop that defines a maximum diameter of the piston ring.13. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 12 , wherein the stop is formed by an outer sleeve.14. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 13 , wherein the piston ring has an outer annular groove configured to receive the outer sleeve.15. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 12 , wherein the piston ring has a minimum outer diameter and a radial clearance with respect to a groove base of a piston ring groove.16. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 13 , wherein the outer sleeve has a radial clearance relative to the cylinder.17. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 13 , wherein the outer sleeve is formed by an O-ring.18. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 13 , wherein the outer sleeve is formed by a metal clamping ring.19. The piston-cylinder unit according to claim 14 , ...

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Номер записи: 87
18-02-2021 дата публикации

ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL OF FLOOR AND SEAT FRAME VIBRATION

Номер: US20210047043A1
Автор: Black Paul, Newton David, Swanson Douglas
Принадлежит:

An active vibration control system (AVCS) and method for reducing motion and/or vibration of a seat frame within an aircraft includes vibration sensors, a controller, and force generators. In some embodiments, the vibration sensors and/or the force generators are attached to the seat frames. In other embodiments, the vibration sensors and/or the force generators are attached to aircraft structures, proximate to the seat frame. By monitoring the motion and/or vibration of the seat frame, the controller calculates a cancelling force to be generated by the force generators to reduce the vibration experienced by the seat frame and its occupant. Such seat frame vibration control can be implemented as a separate AVCS in an aircraft, or can be integrated in an existing AVCS that is also configured to provide vibration control in other parts thereof. 110060120100. An active vibration control system (AVCS) () for controlling motion and/or vibration of at least one seat () attached to an aircraft structure () , the AVCS () comprising:{'b': '50', 'at least one controller ();'}{'b': 40', '60', '40', '50, 'one or more force generators () attached to the at least one seat () and/or the structure, the one or more force generators () in electronic communication with the controller (); and'}{'b': 30', '50, 'one or more sensors () in electronic communication with the controller ();'}{'b': 30', '120', '60', '30', '50, 'wherein the one or more sensors () are attached to the structure () and/or to the at least one seat (), wherein the one or more sensors () are configured to measure motion and/or vibration and to communicate a sensor data corresponding to the motion and/or vibration to the controller ();'}{'b': 50', '30', '40', '40, 'wherein the controller () is configured to receive the sensor data from the one or more of sensors (), to calculate a cancelling force for each of the one or more force generators () from the data received, and to electronically communicate a control signal ...

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Номер записи: 88
06-02-2020 дата публикации

PRESS-ON COMPOSITE BUMPER TO COMPOSITE PISTON

Номер: US20200040959A1
Автор: Gorbena Jose Antonio Martinez, Hansen Carsten, Riechers Frank, Vazquez Fernandez Armando
Принадлежит: ContiTech Luftfedersysteme GmbH

An air spring includes a composite bumper, a composite piston, a flexible bellow and an upper end cap member. The composite piston has a first end which includes a plurality of rigid portions and a plurality of adjacently positioned cantilever snap joints for receiving and securing the composite bumper. The composite bumper includes an inner wall having a surface shape for securely engaging the plurality of rigid portions and the plurality of cantilever snap joints. The first end of the composite piston further includes a piston housing surface upon which an outer surface of the composite bumper nests against. The flexible bellow is sealingly attached to the composite piston and the upper end cap member. The flexible bellow, the upper end cap member, and the composite piston together form a fluid tight chamber, and the composite bumper is contained within the fluid tight chamber. 1. An air spring comprising a composite bumper , a composite piston , a flexible bellow and an upper end cap member , wherein the composite piston has a first end which includes a plurality of rigid portions and a plurality of adjacently positioned cantilever snap joints for receiving and securing the composite bumper , and wherein the composite bumper includes an inner wall for securely engaging the plurality of rigid portions and the plurality of cantilever snap joints;wherein the first end of composite piston further comprises a piston housing surface upon which an outer surface of the composite bumper nests against;wherein the flexible bellow is sealingly attached to the composite piston and the upper end cap member;wherein the flexible bellow, the upper end cap member, and the composite piston together form a fluid tight chamber; and,wherein the composite bumper is contained within the fluid tight chamber.2. The air spring according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible bellow comprises a first end with a bead claim 1 , wherein the upper end cap member comprises a curled marginal edge ...

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Номер записи: 89
06-02-2020 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPERS, SHUT-OFF VALVES, AND METHODS FOR FILLING VIBRATION DAMPERS

Номер: US20200040960A1
Автор: Woenarta Freddy
Принадлежит:

A vibration damper may be used in connection with a motor vehicle. The vibration damper may include a hydraulic device for damping vibrations. The vibration damper may also include at least one shut-off valve connected fluidically to the hydraulic device at the vibration damper. The shut-off valve may be capable of being connected fluidically to at least one of a pump or a filling apparatus for filling the vibration damper with hydraulic fluid. The shut-off valve may comprise a valve housing with a first connector for the pump, a second connector for the filling apparatus, and a third connector for the hydraulic device. 1. A vibration damper for a motor vehicle comprising:a hydraulic device for damping vibrations; and 'wherein the shut-off valve is connectable fluidically to at least one of a pump or a filling apparatus for filling the vibration damper with hydraulic fluid.', 'a shut-off valve connected fluidically to the hydraulic device,'}2. The vibration damper of wherein the shut-off valve comprises a valve housing with a first connector for the pump claim 1 , a second connector for the filling apparatus claim 1 , and a third connector for the hydraulic device.3. The vibration damper of wherein the shut-off valve comprises an adjustable shut-off element claim 1 , wherein in a closed position the adjustable shut-off element shuts off firstly a fluidic connection to the hydraulic device and secondly a fluidic connection to the at least one of the pump or the filling apparatus.4. The vibration damper of wherein the adjustable shut-off element comprises a shut-off plunger mounted in a valve housing of the shut-off valve such that the shut-off plunger is axially movable.5. The vibration damper of wherein a section of the shut-off plunger projects beyond the valve housing claim 4 , wherein a ring is connected coaxially to the section by way of a seal disposed on an inner circumference of the ring.6. The vibration damper of wherein the shut-off valve comprises a valve ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-02-2020 дата публикации

HYDROMOUNT

Номер: US20200040961A1
Автор: Klostreich Viktor, Romanski Thomas
Принадлежит:

A hydromount that is suitable for mounting a motor vehicle engine at a vehicle body includes a supporting spring supporting a mount core and surrounding a working chamber, and a compensating chamber separated from the working chamber by a separating assembly and delimited by a compensating diaphragm. The separating assembly may have at least two nozzle systems which have one decoupling diaphragm each and in each of which one damping duct is disposed. The compensating chamber and the working chamber may be filled with a liquid and may be connected to each other in a liquid-conducting manner by damping ducts. The separating assembly may have an absorber duct connecting the working chamber with the compensating chamber. A switchable actuating member may be assigned to the absorber duct. 1. A hydromount for mounting a motor vehicle engine to a vehicle body , the hydromount comprising:a supporting spring supporting a mount core and surrounding a working chamber, anda compensating chamber separated from the working chamber by a separating assembly and delimited by a compensating diaphragm,wherein the separating assembly includes at least two nozzle systems which have one decoupling diaphragm each and in each of which one damping duct is disposed, the compensating chamber and the working chamber are filled with a liquid and are connected to each other in a liquid-conducting manner by the damping ducts, the separating assembly has an absorber duct connecting the working chamber with the compensating chamber, and a switchable actuating member is assigned to the absorber duct.2. The hydromount according to claim 1 , wherein the actuating member can be switched electrically claim 1 , pneumatically or mechanically.3. The hydromount according to claim 1 , wherein the absorber duct penetrates the separating assembly in an axial direction.4. The hydromount according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two nozzle systems are arranged in series in a direction from the working chamber ...

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Номер записи: 91
18-02-2021 дата публикации

DAMPING CARDANIC SUSPENSION FOR PENDULUM DAMPERS

Номер: US20210047998A1
Автор: MITSCH Franz
Принадлежит:

A new type of independently damping pendulum suspension for pendulum dampers for use in tall slender constructions and technical installations, more particularly used in wind turbines. A Cardan joint is equipped with damping elements and mounted at the other end opposite the pendulum mass. The Cardan joint is able, despite the small motions, to sufficiently damp the oscillations of the pendulum produced by disturbing frequencies. 115-. (canceled)161. A damping pendulum suspension () , for a pendulum damper in a vibration system , comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '3, 'a Cardan joint () having two cross-connected shafts (.), and'}{'b': 1', '7, 'a holding device (.) for receiving and holding a pendulum rod with a pendulum mass,'}{'b': 1', '3', '1', '1', '1', '2, 'wherein each of the two shafts (.) of the Cardan joint (.) has (i) at least one transmission gearing (.),'}{'b': 1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '2, '(ii) at least one rotating damping unit (.) which generates eddy current, and the damping element (.) being attached, in each case, to a rapidly rotating gearing output side (.),'}{'b': 19', '1', '3, '(iii) an elastomeric torsional bearing, in a shape of a bushing (), is connected to each of the shafts (.) via a slowly rotating gearing input side, and'}{'b': '23', '(iv) a torque arm () is provided, which transmits only circulating torque, and is mounted largely load-free in a remaining spatial axes, so that an entire angle of movement of the damper is shifted into the gearing rotation.'}17191. The pendulum suspension according to claim 16 , wherein the elastomeric bushing is provided in a conical form (.).182324. The pendulum suspension according to claim 16 , wherein the torque arm () is provided with an idle angle () in order to achieve a pulse effect.191414314414114414213. The pendulum suspension according to wherein the eddy-current damping element (.) comprises a conductor disk (.. claim 16 ,..) and a disk (.. claim 16 , ..) provided with permanent magnets or ...

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Номер записи: 92
19-02-2015 дата публикации

INERTIA WHEEL ARCHITECTURE FOR STORING ENERGY

Номер: US20150047458A1
Автор: ALIAGA DANIEL, Cavaliere Frédéric, SAINT MLEUX Michel
Принадлежит:

An inertia wheel including a storage ring and a hub connecting the storage ring to a rotation shaft of the wheel, the hub including a central part forming a hub body for connecting to the shaft, a peripheral part forming a rim for connecting to the storage ring and an intermediate part formed by a disk between the hub body and the rim. The hub is made from a composite material and includes a module having a stiffness that decreases from the hub body to the rim. A method for producing such an inertia wheel is also provided. 1. An inertia wheel comprising: a storage ring and a hub connecting the storage ring to a rotation shaft of the wheel , wherein the hub , including a central portion forming a hub body connected to the shaft , a peripheral portion forming a rim connected to the storage ring and an intermediate part consisting of a disk between the hub body and the rim , is made from composite material and has a stiffness modulus decreasing from the hub body to the rim.2. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hub is produced by drape forming and shaping composite plies.3. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the drape forming produces a pattern including an average number of superposed plies decreasing from the hub body to the peripheral portion of the rim.4. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the drape forming includes a succession of plies offset angularly and overlapping at least in the central portion of the hub.5. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hub body includes a cut-out to receive the shaft.6. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the hub body is produced by stamping the central portion of the hub.7. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rim is produced by curving the periphery of the disk.8. The inertia wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hub body is produced by stamping the central portion of the hub claim 1 , the rim produced by curving the periphery of ...

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Номер записи: 93
18-02-2021 дата публикации

ANTI-VIBRATION APPARATUS HAVING BRACKET

Номер: US20210048086A1
Автор: Kondo Hiroki, OKI Kenji
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited

In an anti-vibration apparatus having a bracket where an anti-vibration apparatus body in which a first mounting member and the second mounting member are connected by a body rubber elastic body is horizontally mounted to the bracket by fitting parts disposed on two sides of a width direction of the second mounting member in the anti-vibration apparatus body to fitting grooves disposed on opposite inner surfaces on two sides of a width direction of the bracket, a locking hole is provided on a deep wall part located on a deep side in a mounting direction of the second mounting member in the bracket, and a locking part is disposed at a tip portion in the mounting direction of the second mounting member to the bracket, and prevents return in a direction opposite to the mounting direction by inserting and locking the locking part to the locking hole. 1. An anti-vibration apparatus having a bracket , comprising an anti-vibration body in which a first mounting member and a second mounting member are connected by a body rubber elastic body , wherein in the anti-vibration apparatus having the bracket where the anti-vibration apparatus body is horizontally mounted to the bracket by fitting parts disposed on two sides of a width direction of the second mounting member in the anti-vibration apparatus body to fitting grooves disposed on opposite inner surfaces on two sides of a width direction of the bracket ,a locking hole is provided on a deep wall part located on a deep side in a mounting direction of the second mounting member in the bracket, anda locking part is disposed at a tip portion in the mounting direction of the second mounting member to the bracket, and prevents return in a direction opposite to the mounting direction by inserting and locking the locking part to the locking hole.2. The anti-vibration apparatus having the bracket as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein a recess open to outside is provided on the deep wall part of the bracket, and the locking hole is formed ...

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Номер записи: 94
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Method for determining, predicting and correcting breakout friction errors influencing aircraft telescopic landing gear strut pressures

Номер: US20210048332A1
Автор: C. Kirk Nance
Принадлежит: Individual

Aircraft landing gear strut breakout friction values are used to correct measured strut pressure as related to the amount of weight supported; with the ability to generate and refine the breakout friction value database, and a farther ability to predict a future breakout friction correction value by trending historical measurements, as compared to recent measurements, as further compared to real-time breakout friction values. The system is used in monitoring, measuring, computing and displaying the weight and center of gravity for aircraft utilizing telescopic oleo landing gear struts. Pressure sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, axle deflection sensors, accelerometers, inclinometers are mounted in relation to each of the landing gear struts to monitor, measure and record strut pressure as related to strut telescopic movement, rates of strut telescopic movement, axle deflection, current temperature, current relative humidity, vertical acceleration; experienced by landing gear struts, as the aircraft proceeds through typical ground and flight operations.

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Номер записи: 95
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Piston rod end for a linear actuator, piston assembly and sealing method for a piston rod end

Номер: US20220063684A1
Автор: Khaled EL-MUSLEH
Принадлежит: Dellner Couplers AB

The present invention relates to a piston rod end for absorbing forces on a linear actuator in a train coupler, the piston rod end comprising a housing ( 2 ) enclosing a cavity ( 23 ) with a bottom surface ( 24 ), the cavity ( 23 ) extending in a longitudinal direction in the housing ( 2 ), —an elongated insert ( 3 ) arranged at least partly inside the cavity ( 23 ) of the first portion (P), a spring ( 5 ) arranged inside the cavity ( 23 ), and a fastening device ( 4 ) comprising a transversal element ( 41 ) and a longitudinal slot ( 42 ) forming a play, one being arranged in the housing and the other in the insert, and configured to cooperate in such a way that the transversal element extends into the slot in a transversal direction in relation to the housing and is movable in the play. The invention also relates to a piston assembly and to a sealing method for sealing the piston rod end.

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Номер записи: 96
03-03-2022 дата публикации

LIGHT-WEIGHT BODY MOUNT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220063732A1
Автор: GASPAR Zoren E.
Принадлежит: The Pullman Company

A vehicle body mount assembly includes an inner metal sleeve, a polymer mounting bracket with a damper opening oriented coaxially with the inner metal sleeve, an elastomeric damper disposed within the damper opening between the inner metal sleeve and the polymer mounting bracket, at least one fastening element embedded in and extending from the polymer mounting bracket, and a ferrule disposed at least partially within the inner metal sleeve. A polymer outer sleeve can be included and disposed between elastomeric damper and the polymer mounting bracket. Also, the at least one fastening element can be a stud bolt with a head embedded in the polymer mounting bracket, a nut embedded in the polymer mounting bracket, or a metal sleeve configured for a bolt to extend therethrough embedded in the polymer mounting bracket.

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Номер записи: 97
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Helical spring for a pump having an adjustable delivery volume

Номер: US20220065248A1
Автор: Gerd Jäggle, Simone Schilling, Sven Peters, Thomas Tontsch, Winfried Baur
Принадлежит: Schwaebische Huettenwerke Automotive GmbH

A pump having an adjustable delivery volume, including: a pump housing featuring a delivery chamber which includes a delivery chamber inlet for a fluid and a delivery chamber outlet for the fluid; a delivery member, which can be rotated within the delivery chamber, for delivering the fluid; an adjusting device featuring a setting structure, which is mounted such that it can move back and forth within the pump housing in order to adjust the delivery volume of the pump, and a helical spring for applying a spring force, which acts in a setting direction, to the setting structure, wherein the windings of the helical spring are enclosed by an envelope lying on the outside of the helical spring wherein the cross-sectional area of the envelope as measured transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the spring changes progressively in the longitudinal direction of the spring.

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Номер записи: 98
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Seal body and rotary damper

Номер: US20220065320A1
Автор: Kazumasa Nakaya
Принадлежит: Somic Management Holdings Inc

Provided are a seal body capable of ensuring a high liquid tightness even upon operation of a rotor and a rotary damper including the seal bodies. A rotary damper 100 includes a housing 101. The housing 101 includes a rotor 130 in a housing body 102, and is closed with a lid 120. An inner chamber 103 of the housing body 102 is divided into four cells by fixed vanes 104, 105 and movable vanes 136, 137 provided at the rotor 130. The fixed vanes 104, 105 and the movable vanes 136, 137 include, at tip end portions thereof, fixed vane seal bodies 110 and movable vane seal bodies 140. At each of the fixed vane seal bodies 110 and the movable vane seal bodies 140, a cavity formation groove 112 a , 112 b , 142 a , 142 b and fluid guide grooves 114, 144 are formed at each side surface 111 a , 111 b , 141 a , 141 b .

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Номер записи: 99
03-03-2022 дата публикации

SHOCK ABSORBER

Номер: US20220065321A1
Автор: ENDO Joji, YAMAOKA Fumiyuki
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A shock absorber includes: a cylinder; a piston slidably inserted into the cylinder; a piston rod connected to the piston and extending outside the cylinder; a main valve that generates a damping force; a pilot chamber that applies pressure to the main valve; an introduction passage that introduces the fluid into the pilot chamber; a pilot passage that communicates the pilot chamber and a downstream side of the main valve with each other; and a control valve provided in the pilot passage. In an upstream side of the pilot passage from the control valve, the pilot passage is provided with a first orifice, a first passage provided in parallel with the first orifice, a first check valve that is opened at a predetermined differential pressure and allows a flow toward the control valve through the first passage, and a second orifice. 1. A shock absorber comprising:a cylinder filled with a fluid;a piston slidably inserted into the cylinder;a piston rod connected to the piston and extending outside the cylinder;a main valve configured to control a flow of the fluid generated by sliding of the piston in the cylinder, thereby generating a damping force;a pilot chamber configured to apply pressure to the main valve in a valve closing direction;an introduction passage configured to introduce the fluid into the pilot chamber;a pilot passage configured to communicate the pilot chamber and a downstream side of the main valve with each other; anda control valve provided in the pilot passage,wherein, in an upstream side of the pilot passage from the control valve, the pilot passage is provided with a first orifice that always communicates, a first passage provided in parallel with the first orifice, a first check valve that is opened at a predetermined differential pressure and allows a flow toward the control valve through the first passage, and a second orifice.2. The shock absorber according to claim 1 , wherein the second orifice has a flow path area larger than a flow path area ...

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Номер записи: 100