Motion-damping systems between base structure and an attached component and methods including the same
US9509204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Motion-damping systems and methods that include motion-damping systems are disclosed herein. The motion-damping systems include a flexible body that is configured to extend within a gap that is defined between a base structure and an attached component. The motion-damping systems further include a magnetic assembly and a ferromagnetic body. One of the magnetic assembly and the ferromagnetic body is located within the flexible body and the other of the magnetic assembly and the ferromagnetic body is operatively affixed to a selected one of the base structure and the attached component. The magnetic assembly and the ferromagnetic body are oriented such that a magnetic force therebetween retains the flexible body in physical contact with the selected one of the base structure and the attached component. The methods include methods of installing and/or operating the motion-dampening systems.
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