High excursion torsional vibration damper for controlled energy absorption
US4867290A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0278
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A long travel damper having variable friction lag comprising a torque input cover plate and a torque output driven plate, a plurality of springs arranged on a circular spring guide for cushioning torque delivery between the cover plate and the driven plate, the springs having a large L/D ratio, and a friction lag clutch adapted to be actuated by cam plates connected respectively to the cover plate and the driven plate whereby the clutch is applied with a variable force that depends upon relative angular displacement of the cam plates.
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