Hybrid fluid elastomeric damper
US9051986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2222/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper includes a housing that forms a fluidly sealed cavity for receiving a fluid therein. The fluid is configured to change fluid properties as electrical energy is induced. An electrical subsystem provides electrical energy to the fluid, which is monitored with a control subsystem. The method includes inducing the fluid with electrical energy to change the dampening effects of the damper in real time.
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