Propshaft assembly with anti-node damping insert
US7533756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2224/0225
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propshaft assembly includes a shaft structure having a hollow cavity and an insert member being positioned within the hollow cavity and engaging the shaft structure. The shaft structure vibrates in response to receipt of an input of a predetermined frequency such that a shell mode anti-node is generated. The insert member is located at a position that approximately corresponds to the anti-node and has a compressive strength that is tailored to an anticipated displacement of the anti-node to thereby attenuate vibration of the shaft structure.
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