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Flywheel assembly

US8568243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2009
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/13469
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A first flywheel assembly a first flywheel, a second flywheel, a first spring set, a first spring seat, and a second spring set. The first spring set is arranged between the first flywheel and the second flywheel in a pre-compressed state. The first spring seat is a member that supports an end portion of the first spring set and is pushed in a radially outward direction against the first flywheel. The second spring set is a member having a lower stiffness than a stiffness of the first spring set and is arranged between the second flywheel and the first spring set in a pre-compressed state such that it acts in series with the first spring set.

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