Hydro-elastic damper and an aircraft
US11161601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F13/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydro-elastic damper comprising at least one elastic assembly comprising an elastic member between two strength members. The elastic assembly including a compression chamber. The hydro-elastic damper includes a damping assembly provided with an expansion chamber that is defined in a transverse direction by an end wall and by a piston. The compression chamber is hydraulically connected to the expansion chamber by three hydraulic connections comprising respectively: a duct; at least one first passage with an overpressure valve; and at least one second passage with a check valve.
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