Abstract:
A spacecraft docking in a planetary orbit comprising a conical external element (12) of the shape conformable to the shapes of the elements connected thereto, and comprising at least one kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) fixed to the bearing construction (17), in which kinetic energy of progressive movement is transformed into kinetic energy of rotational movement, wherein the arrangement comprises a moveable beater element (10) cooperating with racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c)driving the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of a given moment of inertia, characterized in that at least two racks (2) of the kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) cooperating with the beater element (10) interengages with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of differentiated capabilities of energy accumulation, wherein between the beater element (10) and racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) differentiated gaps (7, 8, 9) are defined providing differentiated idle stroke of the beater element (10) relative to the racks.
Abstract:
A bumper crane substructure unit comprising a crane buffer mounted on the rail axis and interconnected with a moveable crane construction and a kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement fixed to a building wall (17) on the line of the travel of the crane buffer, in which kinetic energy of progressive movement is transformed into kinetic energy of rotational movement, wherein the arrangement comprises a moveable beater element (10) cooperating with racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) driving the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of a given moment of inertia, characterized in that at least two racks (2) of the kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) cooperating with the beater element (10) interengages with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of differentiated capabilities of energy accumulation, wherein between the beater element (10) and racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) differentiated gaps (7, 8, 9) are defined providing differentiated idle stroke of the beater element (10) relative to the racks.
Abstract:
A device for damping truck cabin vibrations, in which between the cabin bearing structure and the chassis connected to the truck suspension is disposed at least one energy absorbing element in a form of a kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement in which kinetic energy of progressive movement is transformed into kinetic energy of rotational movement, and wherein the arrangement comprising a top plate and a bottom plate between which are arranged racks interengaged with toothed wheels driving the kinetic energy rotor accumulators of a given moment of inertia, characterized in that the kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) installed under the bearing structure of the cabin (16) comprises at least two racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of differentiated capabilities of energy accumulation, wherein the racks (2) are installed between the bottom plate (12) and the top plate (13) defining differentiated gaps (7, 8, 9) providing differentiated idle stroke between them and these plates (12, 13).
Abstract:
A bumper crane substructure unit comprising a crane buffer mounted on the rail axis and interconnected with a moveable crane construction and a kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement fixed to a building wall on the line of the travel of the crane buffer, in which kinetic energy of progressive movement is transformed into kinetic energy of rotational movement, wherein the arrangement comprises a moveable beater element cooperating with racks interengaged with toothed wheels driving the kinetic energy rotor accumulators of a given moment of inertia, characterized in that at least two racks (2) of the kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) cooperating with the beater element (10) interengages with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of differentiated capabilities of energy accumulation, wherein between the beater element (10) and racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) differentiated gaps (7, 8, 9) are defined providing differentiated idle stroke of the beater element (10) relative to the racks.
Abstract:
A shock absorbing trolley of a railway wagon, comprising a first-stage shock absorbing means by means of which the chassis (18) of the trolley is coupled with wheels (20), and a second-stage shock absorbing means which connect the chassis (18) with an equalizer beam of the rail-vehicle, wherein the second-stage shock absorbing means comprise at least one energy absorbing element in a form of a kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) in which kinetic energy of progressive movement is transformed into kinetic energy of rotational movement, and wherein the arrangement comprises a top plate and a bottom plate between which are arranged racks interengaged with toothed wheels driving the kinetic energy rotor accumulators of a given moment of inertia, characterized in that the kinetic energy absorption rotor arrangement (1) installed under the equalizer beam (17) of the rail-vehicle comprises at least two racks (2) interengaged with toothed wheels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of the kinetic energy rotor accumulators (4, 5, 6) of differentiated capabilities of energy accumulation, wherein the racks (2) are installed between the bottom plate (12) and the top plate (13) defining differentiated gaps (7, 8, 9) providing differentiated idle stroke between them and these plates (12, 13)
Abstract:
A transmission comprising: a rotatable energy absorber (130, 230) comprising a rotatable element (131, 231) for absorbing energy in its rotational movement, a first movable terminal (111, 211) movable with respect to the rotatable energy absorber (130, 230) along a first path (112, 212) and coupled with the energy absorber (130, 230) such that the movement of the first movable terminal (111, 211) in a first direction induces rotation of the rotatable element (131, 231) in a first rotational direction (134, 234), characterized in that it further comprises: a second movable terminal (121, 221) movable with respect to the rotatable energy absorber (130, 230) along a second path (122, 222) and coupled with the energy absorber (130, 230) such that the movement of the second movable terminal (121, 221) in a second direction induces rotation of the rotatable element (131, 231) in the first rotational direction (134, 234), the energy accumulator (130, 230) being coupled with both movable terminals (111, 121; 211, 221) such that the rotatable element (131, 231) induced into rotatable motion in the first rotational direction (134, 234) by one of the terminals (111, 121; 211, 221) induces movement of the second of the terminals (111, 121; 211, 221).
Abstract:
A device is destined to convert kinetic energy of progressive motion into kinetic energy of rotary motion. A ram element (1) cooperates with at least two serially connected racks (2, 3, 4) slidably mounted on a runner (15), the said racks driving toothed wheels (9, 9a, 9b, 9c) of kinetic energy rotary accumulators (10, 11, 12). Distances (5, 6, 7) are formed between the ram element (1) and the first rack (2), as well as between separate racks (2, 3, 4) in order to enable shifting of the ram element (1) in relation to racks (2, 3, 4), as well as shifting of these racks in relation to one another.
Abstract:
An eigenfrequency oscillation dampering unit (1) for a tall construction is disclosed. It comprises a support structure (3) under a mass member (5) and receiving the mass member (5), and the support structure (3) presenting a first spherical feature (7). The mass member (5) presents a second spherical feature (9) matching the first spherical feature. The first and second spherical features (7, 9) present a radius corresponding to a length of a mathematical pendulum, wherein the radius is related to an eigenfrequency of the tall construction. The first spherical feature (7) and the second spherical, feature (9) presents an essentially common center point. A contact means (11) is arranged on one of the mass member (5) and the support structure (3), and between the first spherical feature (7) and the second spherical feature (9), allowing the mass member (5) to move in relation to the support structure (3). Non limiting Applications of the present invention include a windmill, a chimney, and a building.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Transformieren von kinetischer Energie, mit einem ersten Körper (2), der in Folge einer äußeren Kraft (F) von einer Ausgangsposition in eine Endposition verschieblich ist, und mit zumindest einem rotatorisch gelagerten zweiten Körper (7), der mit dem ersten Körper (2) gekoppelt ist, wobei eine Längsverschiebung des ersten Körpers (2) den zweiten Körper (7) in Rotation versetzt, so dass die Längsbewegung des ersten Körpers abgebremst wird.
Abstract:
There is provided a dual rack and pinion rotational inerter system (500) for damping movement (694) of a flight control surface (122) of an aircraft (100). The system (500) has a flexible holding structure (506) disposed between the flight control surface (122) and a support structure (116) of the aircraft (100). The system (500) has a dual rack and pinion assembly (550) held by and between the flexible holding structure (506). The dual rack and pinion assembly (550) has a first rack (552a), a second rack (552b), and a pinion (596) engaged to and between the racks (552a, 552b). The system (500) has a first terminal (502) coupled to the first rack (552a) and coupled to the flight control surface (122), via a pivot element (127), and a second terminal (503) coupled to the second rack (552b), and coupled to the support structure (116). The system (500) has a pair of inertia wheels (660) adjacent the flexible holding structure (506). The system (500) has an axle element (612) inserted through the inertial wheels (660), the flexible holding structure (506), and the pinion (596).