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Device for generating vertical force with rotating mass

US9441330B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2014
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18296
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device for generating vertical force. The device includes a housing, at least one bearing sleeve mounted in the housing, and at least one mass sleeve mounted within the bearing sleeve. The mass sleeve includes first and second masses with the first mass being larger than the second mass and the first and second masses being positioned substantially 180 degrees relative to one another. Related methods are described.

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