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Workpiece mandrel with axially moving dynamic balancer

US5440949A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1993
Grant dateAug 15, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/76
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for dampening vibration during machining of a rotating sleeve. The apparatus includes a base disposed interiorly of the sleeve at a selected location along the sleeve longitudinal axis. The base is spaced from the sleeve. The apparatus also includes a member mounted radially movable on the base. The member is adapted to move radially into contact with the sleeve interior surface in response to the sleeve being rotated during machining thereof so as to dampen vibration of the sleeve.

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