VARIABLE STIFFNESS SUPPORT
Application 1688/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-08-04, filed 2004-11-08
A variable stiffness support (111) has a support housing (113) that is configured to adjust the orientation of an internal elastomer assembly (115). The support housing (113) includes an adjustment mechanism (117), and the elastomer assembly (115) includes an outer ring (151) that encircles the elastomeric material (115), a central bushing (155) embedded in the elastomeric material (115), and a plurality of shims (159) embedded in the elastomeric material (115) in a parallel planar fashion. (FIG.)
Applicant
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
P.O. BOX 482, FORT WORTH, TX 76101, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Inventor
HAYNES DAVID F; WILLIAMS DAVID L; SMITH MICHAEL R; PASCAL ROBERT J.
International Info
Classification: F16F
Publication Number: WO 03/100284
Application Date: 2003-05-21
Priority Information
60/382,295 U.S.A. 2002-05-21