Friction damper for vehicle accessories
US6511036B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/023
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle accessory and friction damper includes a rotatable member for rotating relative a stationary mount. The rotatable member includes a pivot axle including a circumferential arcuate channel. The stationary mount includes a cylindrical bearing for journaling the pivot axle. An O-ring is seated in the arcuate channel of the pivot axle and interposed between the pivot axle and the cylindrical bearing dampens rotation of the rotatable member relative to the stationary member, whereby the vehicle accessory moves from a first position to a second position in a controlled manner.
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