20240052907. METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DAMPING DEVICE, FOR DAMPING VIBRATIONS AND/OR ABSORBING SHOCKS simplified abstract (CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA - Recherche et Développement)
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DAMPING DEVICE, FOR DAMPING VIBRATIONS AND/OR ABSORBING SHOCKS
Organization Name
CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA - Recherche et Développement
Inventor(s)
Hervé Saudan of Corminboeuf (CH)
Florent Cosandier of La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH)
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DAMPING DEVICE, FOR DAMPING VIBRATIONS AND/OR ABSORBING SHOCKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240052907 titled 'METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DAMPING DEVICE, FOR DAMPING VIBRATIONS AND/OR ABSORBING SHOCKS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method of manufacturing a damping device using additive manufacturing technology.
- The method involves creating a monolithic structure with flexible elements and through-going apertures.
- A material is placed between the flexible elements, which transforms into a viscoelastic material when treated.
- The material is treated to form a dissipative layer of viscoelastic material between the flexible elements, filling the apertures.
Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry for shock absorbers in vehicles
- Aerospace industry for vibration damping in aircraft
- Consumer electronics for reducing vibrations in devices
Problems Solved:
- Minimizing vibrations and shocks in various applications
- Improving overall performance and durability of equipment
Benefits:
- Enhanced damping capabilities
- Customizable design for specific applications
- Cost-effective manufacturing process with additive manufacturing technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed is a method of manufacturing a damping device, for damping vibrations and/or absorbing shocks, and the corresponding device are disclosed, including: implementing an additive manufacturing step to produce a monolithic structure including a first flexible element and at least a second flexible element extending parallel to the first flexible element, wherein at least the first flexible element includes through-going apertures; providing a material, in the region between the first flexible element and the at least second flexible element, which changes physical and/or chemical state to turn into a viscoelastic material when it is submitted to a suitable predefined treatment; and applying the suitable predefined treatment to the material to conform a dissipative layer of viscoelastic material, extending between the first flexible element and the at least second flexible element and secured to both of them, wherein the through-going apertures are at least partially filled by the viscoelastic material.
