Inertial method of centering a constantly circular rim on its hub and corresponding rotary device
US4263819A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2119
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an inertial method and device enabling the centering of a circular rim on its hub to be ensured and giving a practical solution to the problem of the static and dynamic balancing of rotors. The device comprises a rim, a hub, at least one linking arm with two branches passing around the hub. Masses localized at the ends of the arms ensure, in the course of rotation, the holding fast, by pressure, of the arm to the rim, on the one hand, and by traction on the branches on the other hand, of the arm to the hub. Anisotropic masses distributed between the arms keep the circularity of the rim constant. Electro-mechanical means ensure the static and dynamic balancing of the arm-rim-hub assembly. The invention may be used for the rotors of kinetic energy storage system.
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