Energy dissipating damper
US11473431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy dissipating damper includes a first end portion configured to be coupled to a first structure, a second end portion, opposite the first end portion, configured to contact a second structure, and a body portion extending from the first end portion to the second end portion. The body portion includes a plurality leaves. The plurality of leaves may be fixed together at the first end portion and may be separable from each other at the second end portion. In response to the energy dissipating damper being in a loaded state, the plurality of leaves may be in direct contact with each at the second end portion. The energy dissipating damper may further include a contact element coupled to the second end portion, and the contact element may comprise an abradable material.
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