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Self-Resetting Energy AbsorberDevice uses friction to dissipate kinetic energy. When moving mass pushes in one direction, it offers substantial friction. Pushed in opposite direction, it offers negligible friction. Built-in spring resets for another shock-absorption cycle. Used in industrial machinery, automobile bumpers and suspensions, and parachute lanyards.
Document ID
19920000318
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
De La Fuente, Horacio M. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Nagy, Kornel (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Wesselski, Clarence J. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21555
Accession Number
92B10318
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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