Viscous strand damper assembly
US8079450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/538
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper assembly includes a fixed rack gear, a rotary gear damper having a gear engaged with the rack gear, and a tether movable with the damper along the rack gear and connected to the movable object to be controlled by the damper. A biasing element normally urges the damper away from anti-rotation locking members.
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