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Self-Regulating Shock AbsorberMechanical shock absorber keeps frictional damping force within tolerable limit. Its damping force does not increase with coefficient of friction between energy-absorbing components; rather, frictional damping force varies only slightly. Relatively insensitive to manufacturing variations and environmental conditions altering friction. Does not exhibit high breakaway friction and consequent sharp increase followed by sharp decrease in damping force at beginning of stroking. Damping force in absorber does not vary appreciably with speed of stroking. In addition, not vulnerable to leakage of hydraulic fluid.
Document ID
19950065600
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Wesselski, Clarence J.
(Lockheed Engineering & Sciences Co.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 9
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-22111
Accession Number
95B10441
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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