Elasto-plastic damper
US5177915A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elasto-plastic damper adapted to be used in a structure for absorbing vibration energy created by earthquake tremors and other ground vibrations. The damper is formed from flat plates to simplify design and to minimize costs. The damper may be used in combination to absorb vibration energy impacting the structure from different directions.
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