Modular interface for damping mechanical vibrations

US7637359B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. · US

Inventors

• Tobias Melz · Darmstadt, DE
• Michael Matthias · Darmstadt, DE
• Holger Hanselka · Darmstadt, DE
• Sven Herold · Groß-Umstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 16, 2004
• Grant date: Dec 29, 2009
• Expiry date: Jun 21, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16F2228/08
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Interfaces for damping mechanical vibrations are used, for example, for damping vibrations in the automotive or aerospace industry. The interfaces have a base connection element (10), a load connection element (28) and a support element (14), with the support element (14) being connected to the base connection element (10) via a pretensioning device (12). A first energy converter system (16, 18) extends between engagement points (20, 22) on the base connection element (10) and engagement points (24, 26) on the load connection element (28). A second energy converter system (30, 32) extends between engagement points (34, 36) on the support element (14) and engagement points (38, 40) on the load connection element (28).