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Damping mechanisms

US4177884A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1978
Grant dateDec 11, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 2, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention comprises an adjustable damping mechanism for such as pan and tilt heads comprising two or more mateable surfaces operating with lubrication wherein the pressure of one surface on the other is variable and combines solidity when stationary, drag proportional to velocity in movement up to whip pan velocity after which the drag remains substantially constant.

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