Motion absorbing system and method for a structure
US11279452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/727
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motion absorbing system and method for a structure includes the coupling of a container to a structure. The container has a liquid disposed therein wherein a ullage is defined above a surface of the liquid. An elastic element is positioned in the liquid. The elastic element has a natural frequency tuned to damp motion of the liquid.
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