Friction damping mechanism for damped beams and other structures
US9145702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H9/0215
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system includes a structure configured to undergo oscillatory movement. The system also includes a friction damping clamp coupled to the structure. The friction damping clamp includes a housing having a groove. The friction damping clamp also includes a roller positioned at least partially within the groove, where the groove has first and second ramps. The roller is configured to move up each ramp of the groove so that more compression is applied on the structure and to move down each ramp of the groove so that less compression is applied on the structure. The roller may be configured to apply more compression on the structure to increase friction between portions of the structure, to apply less compression on the structure to decrease friction between the portions of the structure, and to apply substantially no compression on the structure when the roller is located at a center of the groove.
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