Load balancing system
US6267450A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/36
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load balancing system for rotating members such as vehicle wheels and engine flywheels. An annular groove or recess in the wheel or flywheel receives a length of flexible tubing joined to form a continuous annular ring. The ends of the tube are secured by a sleeve. The tube is partially filled with a balancing fluid mass such as a mercury or small metal balls in a viscous fluid such as silicon. To protect the tube, a sealant is injected into the groove or recess.
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