US4036030A
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Assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibration in the shafts of machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibration in the shafts of machines, for instance in the spindles of machine tools, wherein said spindle or shaft between two bearings thereof is surrounded by a bending resistant sleeve or tube with a clearance defined between both parts, which sleeve rotates with said shaft, whereby the clearance gap is filled with a damping viscous medium, preferably lubricating oil.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Ernst Robert Papst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H23/00; F16H23/04; F16H23/08; F01; F01B; F01B3/00; F01B3/0002; F01B3/0005; F01B3/02; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends between a pair of spaced bearings, the improvement comprising: a bend resistant tubular member surrounding said shaft, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a minute clearance defined between said shaft and tubular member between said bearings, a viscous damping medium filling said clearance, and supply means for supplying said clearance with said medium under pressure through said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends between a pair of spaced bearings, the improvement comprising: a bend resistant tubular member surrounding said shaft, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a minute clearance defined between said shaft and tubular member between said bearings, a viscous damping medium filling said clearance, and supply means for supplying said clearance with said medium under pressure through said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1 including a profiled surface on said shaft in said clearance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein said profiled surface comprises a plurality of splines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said viscous damping medium comprises lubricating oil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said shaft is straight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said viscous damping medium fills said clearance and supply means for supplying said clearance with said medium under pressure through one of said bearings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for rotating said tubular member comprises means connecting said tubular member to said shaft for simultaneous rotation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein a substantial mass is mounted to said shaft adjacent at least one of the ends of said shaft and said shaft has a length substantially greater than the length of said tubular member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends freely over a substantial distance between a pair of spaced bearings, said assembly comprising: a tubular member coaxially arranged around said shaft over at least a substantial portion of the length of said shaft between said bearings, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a clearance defined between the outer surface of said shaft and the inner surface of said tubular member, the magnitude of said clearance being approximately equal to the play of said bearings during operation of said shaft, a flowing viscous damping medium filling said clearance, and supply means for continuously supplying said clearance with said flowing viscous medium under pressure through said shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends freely over a substantial distance between a pair of spaced bearings, said assembly comprising: a tubular member coaxially arranged around said shaft over at least a substantial portion of the length of said shaft between said bearings, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a clearance defined between the outer surface of said shaft and the inner surface of said tubular member, the magnitude of said clearance being approximately equal to the play of said bearings during operation of said shaft, a flowing viscous damping medium filling said clearance, and supply means for continuously supplying said clearance with said flowing viscous medium under pressure through said shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 9 including a profiled surface in said clearance on at least one of said outer surface of said shaft and said inner surface of said tubular member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 9 wherein said viscous damping medium is a lubricating oil.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 9 wherein said means for rotating said tubular member comprises means connecting said tubular member to said shaft for simultaneous rotation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The assembly of claim 9 wherein a substantial mass is mounted to said shaft adjacent at least one of the ends of said shaft and said shaft has a length substantially greater than the length of said tubular member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends between a pair of spaced bearings, the improvement comprising: a bend resistant tubular member surrounding said shaft, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a minute clearance defined between said shaft and tubular member between said bearings, a viscous damping medium in said clearance, and a profiled surface on said shaft comprising a plurality of splines in said clearance.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
88 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends between a pair of spaced bearings, the improvement comprising: a bend resistant tubular member surrounding said shaft, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a minute clearance defined between said shaft and tubular member between said bearings, a viscous damping medium in said clearance, and a profiled surface on said shaft comprising a plurality of splines in said clearance.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
145 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends freely over a substantial distance between a pair of spaced bearings, said assembly comprising: a tubular member coaxially arranged around said shaft over at least a substantial portion of the length of said shaft between said bearings, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a clearance defined between the outer surface of said shaft and the inner surface of said tubular member, the magnitude of said clearance being approximately equal to the play of said bearings during operation of said shaft, a flowing viscous damping medium filling said clearance, means for continuously maintaining said clearance filled with said flowing viscous medium, and a profiled surface on said shaft comprising a plurality of splines in said clearance.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
145 words
An assembly for the damping of flexural and torsional vibrations in a rotatable machine shaft which extends freely over a substantial distance between a pair of spaced bearings, said assembly comprising: a tubular member coaxially arranged around said shaft over at least a substantial portion of the length of said shaft between said bearings, means for rotating said tubular member in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as said shaft, a clearance defined between the outer surface of said shaft and the inner surface of said tubular member, the magnitude of said clearance being approximately equal to the play of said bearings during operation of said shaft, a flowing viscous damping medium filling said clearance, means for continuously maintaining said clearance filled with said flowing viscous medium, and a profiled surface on said shaft comprising a plurality of splines in said clearance.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |