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Torsional damper for a transmission output shaft

US7308840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2005
Grant dateDec 18, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2131
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torsionally tuned damper assembly for a geared power transmission is disclosed. The damper assembly, at a power output end of a transmission power output shaft, has an inertia ring with a calibrated natural torsional frequency that reduces the resonance energy developed by gear rattle forces at a transmission gear mesh.

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