Crankshaft damper with integral pulse ring and method
US7055243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2131
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention comprises a crankshaft damper having an integral pulse ring. The crankshaft damper comprises an inner hub and outer pulley with an elastomeric connecting member between each. The elastomeric ring dampens a crankshaft vibration. The integral pulse ring is manufactured as part of the inner hub by flow forming a sheet metal blank.
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