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Frame deformation control apparatus

US7509191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2004
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F7/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A frame deformation control apparatus to be used for a frame being constructed of a plurality of sub-frames, the frame deformation control apparatus has a joint unit connecting adjoining sub-frames, the joint unit allows the adjoining sub-frames to turn around the joint unit, a detector measuring a bending moment to be added to the joint unit, and a brake unit restricting the turn around the joint unit of the adjoining sub-frames.

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