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Dynamic energy absorber

US4766405A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1987
Grant dateAug 23, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M2200/306
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device (10;50) comprising PA0 an armature (12;80) movable in a first and a second direction; PA0 an obstruction for (20;22;60;74) for providing a motion stop in at least the first direction; PA0 an electromagnetic and return spring (18;28;60;140) for moving said armature in the first and second directions; and PA0 a damper attached to and movable with said armature for dissipating energy from the collision of the armature with the motion stop.

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