Device for damping the vibration of a structure
US8616353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device (10) for damping the vibration of a structure is provided. The device includes a main mass (12) and an auxiliary mass (20) mounted on a support (11) that is suitable for having one end held fixedly in the structure (1). The auxiliary mass (20) includes a threaded member (21) arranged around a drive screw (40) inside a casing (30) fastened to the main mass (12). The device includes manual drive (50) engaging the drive screw (40) to move the auxiliary mass (20) along the drive screw (40).
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