Compliant elastomeric shock absorbing apparatus
US10145443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F13/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shock absorbing apparatus includes a flexible membrane defining an accumulator cavity, and a compression assembly defining a compression cavity. The compression assembly is disposed within the flexible membrane such that viscous fluid contained within the cavities may be exchanged therebetween by a damping orifice, fluid conduit and or valve mechanism. The accumulator cavity deforms in response to the application of a transmitted impact load, and is capable of storing and releasing potential energy in response to the application and cessation of the transmitted impact load.
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