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Damping apparatus and method for assembly

US12379010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2020
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2230/0005
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A damping device for absorbing and/or damping vibrations of a vehicle part or isolating and/or damping a vibrating vehicle component includes a mass element, a fastening element for fastening the damping device to a vehicle part, and a spring device connecting the mass element to the fastening element to be capable of oscillation. The mass element or fastening element having a fastening device for fastening the spring device. The mass element and/or vehicle part comprises a supporting devices for supporting the spring device, wherein the spring device comprises a fastening device fixed to the fastening means and at least two supporting portions supported in opposite axial direction on the supporting device. The fastening device and supporting device are spaced apart in axial direction such that when supporting sections bear against the supporting device, the spring device is preloaded. The invention relates to a method of assembling a damping device.

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