Torque link with shimmy damper
US8292218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C25/505
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque link includes a spring-damper system structurally incorporated into the design and functionality of the torque link. The spring portion may take the form of a structurally rigid beam while the damping portion may take the form of a damping mechanism or assembly. The damping mechanism is configured to damp out deformations in the beam and also configured to bottom out and become a structural tension/compression member when the load through the torque link exceeds a threshold load. The method damping may take a number of forms, such as, but not limited to, solid media damping, fluid damping with or without an orifice, a hydraulic or magnetic circuit, coulomb damping, etc.
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