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FLOW MODIFICATION DEVICE HAVING HELICAL STRAKES AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING FLOW

A flow modification device connectable to a generally cylindrical element adapted for immersion in a fluid medium is provided. The device comprises an elongate body having a length and a generally circular cross-section; a plurality of raised body portions disposed about and extending along the length of the elongate body, the raised body portions having a height between 2% and 10% of a diameter of the body; and an aperture extending through the length of the elongate body, the aperture being adapted to receive the generally cylindrical element such that the flow modification device is arranged about the cylindrical element. The plurality of raised body portions are helically arranged or twisted about a longitudinal axis of the elongate body and are adapted to reduce vortex-induced vibration and/or drag on the cylindrical element when the device is connected to the cylindrical element and the connected device and cylindrical element are immersed in the fluid medium and there is relative movement between the connected device and cylindrical element and the fluid medium.

Internally Damped Crossbar Assembly Having Wire Rope Isolator
20210188187 · 2021-06-24 · ·

A crossbar assembly for facilitating isolation of a sensor assembly from vibration comprises an outer crossbar segment, an inner crossbar segment, and an isolator. The outer crossbar segment comprises a payload mount interface and an outer isolator interface operable to mount to an isolator. The inner crossbar segment comprises a structure interface and an inner isolator interface operable to mount to the isolator. The isolator can be supported by the outer and inner crossbar segments. The isolator comprises a first wire rope assembly comprising wire ropes extending longitudinally from the outer crossbar segment to the inner crossbar segment, and a second wire rope assembly comprising a wire rope extending circumferentially between the outer and inner crossbar segments. The isolator operates to partially decouple the outer crossbar segment from the inner crossbar segment and dampen vibrations propagating between the outer and inner crossbar segments.

CAMERA MOUNT SYSTEM
20210286237 · 2021-09-16 ·

A camera mount that can provide high stability, ease of operation, and flexible configurations for different applications and installation scenarios. The camera mount has an improved attachment mechanism that provides multiple locking positions and strengthened positioning pins. The camera mount has a plurality of anchoring devices capable of securing the camera mount on different curved surfaces.

Multi-Axial Energy Damping and Displacement Control
20210115992 · 2021-04-22 · ·

An energy damping and displacement control device is disclosed. The energy damping and displacement control device can include a contact protrusion and an energy damping pad constructed of a resilient material. The energy damping pad can have a first face oriented along a first plane. The energy damping pad can also have a second face oriented along a second plane transverse to the first plane, and toward the contact protrusion. In a static condition, the first and second faces of the energy damping pad can be separated from the contact protrusion. In a dynamic condition, displacement motion of the contact protrusion relative to the energy damping pad can be limited by contact with at least one of the first or second faces of the energy damping pad, which provides energy damping and motion displacement control of the contact protrusion in multiple axes.

SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING FRAGILE OBJECTS

According to certain embodiments, a vibration-isolating system comprises a platform adapted to carry one or more loads and an adjustable load-positioning system. The platform is suspended within a support structure by a plurality of isolators. The isolators are tuned to impede vibrations in a pre-determined frequency range for a payload having a pre-determined mass. The adjustable load-positioning system is adapted to facilitate positioning the one or more loads such that the payload having the pre-determined mass is centered at the center of gravity of the platform.

VIBRATION DAMPING AND SHOCK ISOLATION IN TRANSPORTATION TOTE

An apparatus may include an enclosure that includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems, a plurality of casters coupled to the enclosure, and first and second dampers. The first damper may have a first resonance frequency and be disposed such that, when the information handling systems are received in the enclosure, the first damper is coupled between the information handling systems and the plurality of casters. The second damper may have a second, different resonance frequency and be disposed such that, when the information handling systems are received in the enclosure, the second damper is coupled between the information handling systems and the plurality of casters.

System for transporting fragile objects

According to certain embodiments, a vibration-isolating system comprises a platform adapted to carry one or more loads and an adjustable load-positioning system. The platform is suspended within a support structure by a plurality of isolators. The isolators are tuned to impede vibrations in a pre-determined frequency range for a payload having a pre-determined mass. The adjustable load-positioning system is adapted to facilitate positioning the one or more loads such that the payload having the pre-determined mass is centered at the center of gravity of the platform.

Oscillation damper, in particular for a switch cabinet
20200292023 · 2020-09-17 ·

A passive oscillation damper (8), in particular for a switch cabinet (2), includes a supporting structure (12) having a longitudinal direction (y) and a transverse direction (x) and with a central oscillating mass (14) mounted by means of spring elements (20, 22, 24, 26) so as to be able to oscillate in the longitudinal direction (y) and in the transverse direction (x). At least one peripheral oscillating mass (40, 42) is mounted on the central oscillating mass (14) so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction (y) and to be movable relative to the central oscillating mass (14). At least one peripheral oscillating mass (44, 46) is mounted on the central oscillating mass (14) so as to be slidable in the transverse direction (x) and to be movable relative to central oscillating mass (14).

Oscillation damper, in particular for a switch cabinet
20200292023 · 2020-09-17 ·

A passive oscillation damper (8), in particular for a switch cabinet (2), includes a supporting structure (12) having a longitudinal direction (y) and a transverse direction (x) and with a central oscillating mass (14) mounted by means of spring elements (20, 22, 24, 26) so as to be able to oscillate in the longitudinal direction (y) and in the transverse direction (x). At least one peripheral oscillating mass (40, 42) is mounted on the central oscillating mass (14) so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction (y) and to be movable relative to the central oscillating mass (14). At least one peripheral oscillating mass (44, 46) is mounted on the central oscillating mass (14) so as to be slidable in the transverse direction (x) and to be movable relative to central oscillating mass (14).

Covered bumper panel
10766443 · 2020-09-08 ·

A bumper panel for preventing opening car doors from being damaged from hitting other objects has a design that can be interchanged. The bumper panel may have a design cover that slips over the rigid panel portion having resilient material layer over a rigid panel. The design cover may have an open end to enable the cover to slip over the rigid panel portion and may have mount apertures that align with mount fixtures when configured over the rigid panel. A design cover may be reversible and may have different designs on the inside various sides and surfaces of the design cover. As many as four designs may be displayed depending on the orientation and configuration of the design cover over the rigid panel. A bumper panel may be suspended from mount fixtures or retained along a wall or other object by mount brackets.