Multi-axial energy damping and displacement control
US11236791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/007
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy damping and displacement control device is disclosed. The energy damping and displacement control device can include a contact protrusion and an energy damping pad constructed of a resilient material. The energy damping pad can have a first face oriented along a first plane. The energy damping pad can also have a second face oriented along a second plane transverse to the first plane, and toward the contact protrusion. In a static condition, the first and second faces of the energy damping pad can be separated from the contact protrusion. In a dynamic condition, displacement motion of the contact protrusion relative to the energy damping pad can be limited by contact with at least one of the first or second faces of the energy damping pad, which provides energy damping and motion displacement control of the contact protrusion in multiple axes.
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