Composite resilient mount
US7052183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2224/0241
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite resilient mount for rolling element bearings, comprising a composite hoop portion, and including a plurality of circumferentially dispersed inner pads and outer pads defining a plurality of arcuate beam portions disposed circumferentially between adjacent pads. The hoop portion and the inner and outer pads, may comprise a circumferentially wound fiber, such as a carbon fiber, and a resin. The inner and outer pads may be rounded, feathered or otherwise configured to eliminate edges from the inner and outer pads, thereby preventing damage to adjacent components. A method for providing damping to a rolling element bearing is also disclosed.
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