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Constant volume damper

US6390254B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1997
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2230/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A constant volume damper which has a very constant damping constant over a considerable range of frequencies by including check valves that prevent cavitation as a piston moves in a chamber. The damper is also sealed for use in space application and is temperature compensated.

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