Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Flywheel – motion smoothing-type
Patent
1998-04-17
1999-10-26
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Flywheel, motion smoothing-type
74572, 74574, 464180, F16C 300, F16F 1522
Patent
active
059708204
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained automatic balancing device or system for use with machines in which a load mass (such as a flywheel or bobbin) is attached to and rotates with a rotating shaft or rotor, and in which the automatic balancing device uses a set of tubes and linkages set in series-connected arrangement for containment of balancing masses within the tubes. The balancing apparatus is situated in mechanical series between the shaft and the rotated mass so that it comprises a hub, is operated into balance by the rotation of the shaft and hub themselves, without need for pneumatic, electric or other energy inputs.
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Lockheed Martin Corp.
Luong Vinh T.
Meise W. H.
Sharrar L. L.
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