Apparatus for reducing sensitivity of an article to mechanical shock
US7996860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y10/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for reducing sensitivity of an article to mechanical shock comprises a frame; first and second planar masses mounted in the frame for bi-directional movement relative to the frame along a first axis of displacement; a first lever pivotable about a first fulcrum secured to the frame; the lever having one end connected to the first mass and the other end connected to the second mass, and the fulcrum being disposed between the ends of the lever; whereby the torque exerted about the fulcrum by the first mass is countered by the torque exerted about the fulcrum by the second mass in response to a mechanical shock applied to the frame along the axis of displacement such that an article carried by the first mass in use has reduced sensitivity to the shock.
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