Damping device
US6364776B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/12326
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damping device (10) includes co-axially arranged first and second parts (11, 12) which can rotate relative to each other by a limited amount about an axis (15) of the damping device. The device also includes at least one linkage device (40A) comprising an anchor link (43) pivotally connected via a first pivot (44) to the first part (11) and having a torque transmitting connection (41A) with the second part (12). The linkage device (40A) acting to resist relative rotation of the first and second pars (11, 12). There is also provided a resilient means in the form of coil spring (66A) which acts generally circumferentially between the linkage device (40A) and the first part (11) to resist relative rotation of the first and second parts (11, 12).
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