Abstract

A passive damper for damping relative lateral movement between a tensioned cable or other oblong member and a support structure includes a first fixture element rigidly connected to the cable or other oblong member, a second fixture element rigidly connected to the support structure, and at least one rotational damping device arranged between the first and second fixture elements . The rotational damping device is configured to translate the relative lateral movement into relative rotational moment between at least two arms of the rotational damping device that are connected at a rotational joint with a damping pad clamped in between the at least two arms The rotational joint has a rotational axis (Y) substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis (X) of the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01D 19/16 - Suspension cablesCable clamps for suspension cables
• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
• F16F 7/04 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in the direction of the axis of rotation

Abstract

A passive damper (1) for damping relative lateral movement between a tensioned cable (4) or other oblong member and a support structure (6). The passive damper (1) comprises a first fixture element (20) rigidly connected to the cable (11) or other oblong member, a second fixture element (30) rigidly connected to the support structure (5), and at least one rotational damping device (40) arranged between the first and second fixture elements (20,30). The rotational damping device (40) is configured to translate the relative lateral movement into relative rotational moment between at least two arms (50,60) of the rotational damping device (40) that are connected at a rotational joint (70) with a damping pad (72) clamped in between the at least two arms (50,60). The rotational joint (70) has a rotational axis (Y) substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis (X) of the cable (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• E01D 19/16 - Suspension cablesCable clamps for suspension cables
• F16F 7/04 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in the direction of the axis of rotation
• F16F 15/073 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs using only leaf springs

Abstract

A passive damper (1) for damping relative lateral movement between a tensioned cable (4) or other oblong member and a support structure (6). The passive damper (1) comprises a first fixture element (20) rigidly connected to the cable (11) or other oblong member, a second fixture element (30) rigidly connected to the support structure (5), and at least one rotational damping device (40) arranged between the first and second fixture elements (20,30). The rotational damping device (40) is configured to translate the relative lateral movement into relative rotational moment between at least two arms (50,60) of the rotational damping device (40) that are connected at a rotational joint (70) with a damping pad (72) clamped in between the at least two arms (50,60). The rotational joint (70) has a rotational axis (Y) substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis (X) of the cable (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 15/073 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs using only leaf springs
• E01D 19/16 - Suspension cablesCable clamps for suspension cables
• F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• F16F 7/04 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in the direction of the axis of rotation

Goods & Services

Machines, namely dampers against seismic, wind and machine induced vibrations; machines, namely friction dampers for protection of large structures subject to seismic or wind effects; combined friction/elastomeric dampers for protection of large structures subject to seismic or wind effects; industrial friction dampers; industrial combined friction/elastomeric dampers. Vibration dampers of rubber; shock-absorbing and packing materials; friction pad material made of rubber; elastomeric disks for use in rotary vibration dampers; friction disks of rubber for use in rotary vibration dampers. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; engineering services relating to dynamic response evaluation; engineering services relating to seismic protection of new and existing structures and buildings and vibration control of structures, buildings and industrial facilities and equipment (not included in other classes) in relation to wind- and machine-induced vibrations; engineering services relating to protection from seismic or wind effects.

Goods & Services

Machines, namely, dampers against seismic, wind and machine induced vibrations; machines, namely, friction dampers for protection of large structures subject to seismic or wind effects; machine parts, namely combined friction/elastomeric dampers for protection of large structures subject to seismic or wind effects; machine parts, namely industrial friction dampers; machine parts, namely industrial combined friction/elastomeric dampers Vibration dampers of rubber for industrial machinery; shock-absorbing and packing materials, namely shock-absorbing rubber buffers for industrial machinery; friction pad material made of rubber; elastomeric disks for use in rotary vibration dampers; friction disks of rubber for use in rotary vibration dampers Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, namely, relating to protection from seismic or wind effects; industrial analysis and research services, namely, relating to protection from seismic or wind effects; engineering services relating to dynamic response evaluation; engineering services relating to seismic protection of new and existing structures and buildings and vibration control of structures, buildings and industrial facilities and equipment (not included in other classes) in relation to wind- and machine-induced vibrations; engineering services relating to protection from seismic or wind effects

Goods & Services

Metal building materials, namely, dampers to control vibrations induced by seismic activities, wind, water, traffic, machines, and other vibration-causing objects and events; Materials of metal for railway tracks, namely, dampers to control vibrations in railway tracks caused by traffic; small items of metal hardware, namely, vibration control dampers used as hardware for supporting and dampening electrical transmission lines and power distribution lines, and for supporting and dampening vibration on railway tracks, railway track sleepers and railway track ballasts; and Goods of common metal not included in other classes, namely, vibration control dampers in the nature of metal building materials for use as part of a vibration isolation and seismic protection system in buildings, structures, pipeline systems Machines and machine tools, namely, shock absorbers for machines and dampers to control vibration control as part of machines [ Non-metallic buildings materials, namely, dampers to control vibrations induced by seismic activities, wind, water, traffic, machines, and other vibration-causing objects and events ]

Abstract

A passive damper with a first set of parallel disposed plates and a second set of parallel disposed plates, that overlap one another in an alternating fashion at a rotational joint with damping pads between the plates. The rotational joint comprises a pin or bolt inserted through apertures in the plates and there is a connection hole in each of the plates of the second set of plates for receiving a connection pin (6) therein for connecting the second set of plates to a members of a structure. The connection holes in a selection of the plates of the second set of plates is shaped and dimensioned to provide a predetermined amount of clearance with said connection pin so that the connection pin can move inside the connection holes of the selection of plates taking part in the damping action of the damper.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground
• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• F16F 1/40 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction consisting of a stack of similar elements separated by non-elastic intermediate layers

Abstract

A passive damper (1) with a first set (7) of parallel disposed plates (7a) and a second set (8) of parallel disposed plates (8b,8c,8d), that overlap one another in an alternating fashion at a rotational joint with damping pads (15) between the plates (7a,8b,8c,8d). The rotational joint comprises a pin or bolt (9) inserted through apertures (15) in the plates (7a,8b,8c,8d) and there is a connection hole (14b) in each of the plates of the second set (8) of plates for receiving a connection pin (6) therein for connecting the second set of plates (8) to a members (2,3) of a structure. The connection holes (14c,14d) in a selection of the plates (8c,8d) of the second set (8) of plates is shaped and dimensioned to provide a predetermined amount of clearance with said connection pin (6) so that the connection pin (6) can move inside the connection holes (14c,14d) of the selection of plates (8c,8d) to a predetermined extent without the selection of plates (8c,8d) taking part in the damping action of the damper (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground

Abstract

A damper has two sets of first elongate members, second elongate members that are connected so that they can rotate and that connect the first elongate members to one another, and damping members which attenuate the relative movement between the first elongate members and the second elongate members. The respective first joints of each of the first members are connected to the first connection members and the second connection members so that they can rotate. The first joint of the first elongate member, the first joints of the other first elongate members, and each of the second joints are located along the common axes.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground

Abstract

A bearing (1) comprising a block (10) of flexible material, having two end surfaces (11, 12); and a first fixture element (20) and a second fixture element (30) connected at each of the end surfaces (11, 12); wherein at least one rotational damping device (40) is arranged between the first and second fixture elements (20, 30), the bearing thus providing high dampening between structural parts of a structure, such as buildings, bridges, elevated highways, and mechanical systems (machinery).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 3/08 - Spring units consisting of several springs, e.g. for obtaining a desired spring characteristic with springs made of a material having high internal friction, e.g. rubber
• F16F 1/40 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction consisting of a stack of similar elements separated by non-elastic intermediate layers

Abstract

The dampers (1) has two sets of first elongate members (10), second elongate members (20) that are connected so that they can rotate and that connect the first elongate members (10) to one another, and damping members (30) which attenuate the relative movement between the first elongate members (20) and the second elongate members (20). The respective first joints (11) of each of the first members (10) are connected to the first connection members (200 a) and the second connection members (200 b) so that they can rotate. The first joint (11) of the first elongate member (10) in 1, the first joints (11) of the other first elongate members (10), and each of the second joints (201 a and 201 b) are located along the common aces (L).

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground

Abstract

A bearing (1) comprising a block (10) of flexible material, having two end surfaces (11, 12); and a first fixture element (20) and a second fixture element (30) connected at each of the end surfaces (11, 12); wherein at least one rotational damping device (40) is arranged between the first and second fixture elements (20, 30), the bearing thus providing high dampening between structural parts of a structure, such as buildings, bridges, elevated highways, and mechanical systems (machinery).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 7/04 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in the direction of the axis of rotation
• F16F 13/04 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid piping for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. Machines and machine tools, namely dampers against seismic, wind and machine induced vibrations, friction dampers for protection of large structures subject to seismic or wind effects, combined friction/elastomeric dampers for protection of large structures subject to seismic or wind effects, industrial friction dampers, industrial combined friction/elastomeric dampers. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid piping for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.