Coupling device, support structure and methods
US10900533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2238/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling device including two support members; a joint connecting the two support members and allowing relative rotation between the support members about at least one rotational axis; and at least one damping element connecting the two support members in parallel with the joint; wherein the at least one damping element is configured to deform plastically by a relative rotation between the support members about the at least one rotational axis. A support structure for supporting a mass, a method for adjusting the stiffness of a coupling device and a method for providing stiffness to a coupling device are also provided.
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