Abstract:
An adaptive balance system is described for adaptively balancing a mass rotating about an axis of rotation. The system comprises a plurality of reservoirs (1a, 1b, 1c) for containing fluid and arranged around a centre substantially coincident with the axis rotation in use. A conduit (41, 3a, 4c, 3c, 4b, 3b) arrangement interconnects fluid reservoirs to allow the flow of fluid therebetween. A pump arrangement (21, 2b, 2c) is connected by the conduit arrangement between fluid reservoirs for pumping the fluid from each fluid reservoir to another fluid reservoir through the conduit arrangement.
Abstract:
An adaptive balance system is described for adaptively balancing a mass rotating about an axis of rotation. The system comprises a plurality of reservoirs for containing fluid and arranged around a centre substantially coincident with the axis rotation in use. A conduit arrangement interconnects fluid reservoirs to allow the flow of fluid therebetween. A pump arrangement is connected by the conduit arrangement between fluid reservoirs for pumping the fluid from each fluid reservoir to another fluid reservoir through the conduit arrangement.