Fusible link with coulomb damping
US10132245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A link assembly between an engine and a gearbox includes a male link coupled to the engine or the gearbox, a female link coupled to the engine or the gearbox, wherein the female link receives the male link to allow translation of the male link relative to the female link and to form a radial interface, wherein the radial interface dampens translation of the male link relative to the female link, and a pin releasably coupled to the male link and the female link to selectively retain the male link and the female link.
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