Magnetic damper
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 4, 2016
Grant Date -
Jan 16, 2014
app pub date -
Sep 23, 2011
filing date -
Sep 23, 2010
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Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods for damping movement of a first mass relative to a second mass by magnetically generating induced current are provided. A magnet is coupled to one mass and a nonferrous metallic member is coupled to another mass that moves relative to the first mass. First and second springs are coupled to opposing ends of the magnet, the magnet being positioned between the springs. A guide member channels the magnet as it moves relative to the nonferrous member, the magnet being slidable along the guide member. The magnet is in close proximity to the nonferrous metallic member as the magnet moves. Upon causing movement of the magnet by either mass, the magnet generates an electrical current in the nonferrous metallic member that induces a counter magnetic field that opposes the magnetic field generated by the current to damp movement of the magnet as it moves.
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International Classification(s)
- 2011 Application Filing Year
- B60G Class
- 305 Applications Filed
- 229 Patents Issued To-Date
- 75.09 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 4 Citation Count
- B60G Class
- 13.55 % this patent is cited more than
- 9 Age
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