Abstract:
A damper (10) includes a housing (12) having an opening (30), a cover (20) over said opening), a rotor (16) rotatably disposed in said housing, said rotor extending outwardly of said housing through said cover, a seal between said cover and said rotor; and a v-shaped channel (40) in one of said housing and said cover and a ring (50) in the other of said housing and said cover, said channel having walls defining said channel, and said ring being rectangular in cross-section and including edges received against said walls.
Abstract:
A damper (10) includes a housing (28), a cover (20), a rotor (90) and a valve (70) relatively rotatable with respect to the rotor (90). When the rotor (90) is rotated in one direction, a space between the valve (70) and the rotor (90) is opened to increase damper fluid flow and reduce damper resistance. When rotated in an opposite direction, the space between the valve (70) and the rotor (90) is closed to decrease damper fluid flow and increase damper resistance. A shaped flange (84) on the rotor may provide a changing space between the rotor and ribs in the housing when the rotor is rotated. The cover (20) is self-centering on the housing (28) and is capable of being secured by ultrasonic welding.
Abstract:
A damper (10) includes a frame (12), a main gear (14) mounted on the frame (12) for rotation about an axis of rotation (A 16 ), and a spring (24) operably connecting the main gear (14) and the frame (12) such that rotation of the main gear (14) tensions the spring (24). The main gear (14) has a circumferential recess (18) formed therein that defines a circumferential channel or reel. An elongate flexible member (22) is wrapped around circumferential recess (18) in the main gear. A gear damper (38) is mounted on the frame (12) and is operably engaged with the main gear (14) to dampen rotational movement of the main gear (14). The damper (38) can be configured for one-way or two-way damping.
Abstract:
A floating damper assembly (10) operates between first and second associated components (12,100). A damper is adjustably mounted in the first component and includes a damper gear (18) engaged with a gear (102) on the second component. The second component defines a guide surface (104) and the damper has a bearing surface (20) engaging the guide surface.
Abstract:
A damper for damping movement of an object is formed from silicone impregnated or silicone containing components. The damper includes a housing having walls defining a well and a rotor positioned in the housing within the well. The rotor is positioned to define a space between the rotor and the walls. One or more seals is positioned between the housing and the rotor to isolate the space from the environment. A damping fluid is present in the well between the rotor and the housing for damping rotation of the rotor relative to the housing. The housing, the rotor and the seals are formed from silicone containing or silicone impregnated materials. The damping fluid is also a silicone based material.