Flyweight damper
US12146534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D47/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vibration damping assembly for use with a second shaft nested within an interior of a first shaft is provided including a collar rotatable with the first shaft, and a cage rotatable with the second shaft and having at least one window formed therein. The collar and the cage are mounted concentrically. At least one damping mechanism is positioned within the at least one window. The at least one damping mechanism includes at least one flyweight and at least one support wedge. The at least one flyweight movable relative to the cage to frictionally engage an adjacent surface of the collar.
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