Apparatus for providing support of a cantilevered component mounted to a rigid frame
US8727033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B71/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for reducing the stresses placed on a cantilevered component mounted to a rigid frame includes cushioned bushings coupling the cantilevered component to a rigid frame. As the cantilevered component is loaded due to bending moments, the cushioned bushings flex and cushion the cantilevered component. The cantilevered component is retained within the bushing using hardware that allows the cantilevered component to float as needed to further reduce stresses and strains thereon.
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