Energy-dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structure

By designing external hexagonal connecting bolts and friction assemblies, the problems of rapid assembly and stable performance of energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic dampers were solved, achieving rapid installation and stable performance during long-term use, effectively dissipating seismic energy and reducing structural vibration.

CN223984727UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10HEBEI LUZE NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing energy-consuming composite metal viscoelastic dampers are not easy to assemble quickly and their performance is unstable during long-term use.

Method used

An energy-consuming composite metal viscoelastic damper structure was designed. It is quickly assembled using external hexagonal connecting bolts and external hexagonal connecting rings, and its stable performance is maintained through the combination of friction components and rubber body.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved rapid assembly and stable performance of energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic dampers during long-term use, which can effectively dissipate energy under strong dynamics such as earthquakes, reduce structural vibration amplitude, and protect structural safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an energy-consumption composite metal viscoelastic damper structure which comprises a middle plate and a friction assembly arranged on the outer side of the middle plate, a limiting groove is formed in the middle plate, an outer hexagonal connecting bolt is installed in the middle plate, and an outer hexagonal connecting ring is arranged on the outer side of the outer hexagonal connecting bolt; a positioning groove is formed in the friction bottom plate, a disc spring body is arranged on the outer side of the friction bottom plate, a first stiffening plate is installed on the left side of the first rubber body, a second rubber body is arranged on the right side of the middle plate, a second stiffening plate is installed in the second rubber body, and a second side plate is arranged on the right side of the second rubber body. According to the energy-dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structure, the problems that some existing energy-dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structures are inconvenient to quickly assemble, and meanwhile, the energy-dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structures are inconvenient to keep stable performance in long-term use are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of damper technology, specifically to an energy-consuming composite metal viscoelastic damper structure. Background Technology

[0002] A damper is a device that provides resistance to motion and dissipates kinetic energy. Various types of dampers (or shock absorbers) have long been used in aerospace, aviation, military, artillery, and automotive industries to reduce vibration and dissipate energy. In seismic instruments, dampers are used to absorb the inherent vibration energy of a vibrating system. Their damping force is generally proportional to the velocity of the vibrating system. Dampers play an important role in compensating for small frictions and air resistance in the vibration pickup pendulum system and improving frequency response. Existing dampers expand and contract within their designed stroke range during operation. Furthermore, dampers are subject to vibration and other external factors during operation, making their expansion and contraction paths highly variable and prone to deviation. Long-term use increases the probability of damper deformation, thus affecting its service life and efficiency. Therefore, designing an energy-dissipating composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure is crucial. For example:

[0003] A composite metal damper, disclosed in Chinese patent application CN212376064U, includes two axially extending connecting end plates; it also includes an energy-dissipating core plate, a first intermediate plate, a second intermediate plate, a friction plate, and an outer constraint plate extending radially between the two connecting end plates. By cleverly combining the metal damper with a friction damper, the outer constraint plate of the friction damper is used as a constraint member for the energy-dissipating core plate of the metal damper. The outer constraint plates on both sides are pre-tightened with bolts to constrain the out-of-plane deformation of the energy-dissipating core plate, which not only enhances the performance of the metal damper but also avoids the damage to the energy-dissipating core plate caused by the traditional method of welding stiffening ribs. By utilizing the hysteresis characteristics of the friction damper, the second stiffness of the metal damper is effectively reduced, enabling the metal damper to meet the requirements of seismic design.

[0004] However, some energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structures are not easy to assemble quickly, and at the same time, they are not easy to maintain stable performance during long-term use.

[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art urgently need to design an energy-consuming composite metal viscoelastic damper structure. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure, solving the problems that some existing energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structures are not convenient for rapid assembly, and at the same time, are not convenient for maintaining stable performance during long-term use.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0010] An energy-dissipating composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure is disclosed, comprising an intermediate plate and a friction assembly disposed on the outer side of the intermediate plate, wherein...

[0011] The intermediate plate has a limiting groove inside, and an external hexagonal connector is installed inside the intermediate plate. An external hexagonal connector ring is provided on the outside of the external hexagonal connector.

[0012] The friction assembly includes a stainless steel plate disposed on the outer side of the intermediate plate, a friction plate body disposed on the outer side of the stainless steel plate, a friction base plate mounted on the outer side of the friction plate body, a positioning groove formed inside the friction base plate, a disc spring body disposed on the outer side of the friction base plate, a pressure plate mounted on the inner side of the disc spring body, an installation groove formed inside the pressure plate, a first rubber body disposed on the left side of the intermediate plate, a first stiffening plate mounted inside the first rubber body, a first stiffening plate mounted on the left side of the first rubber body, a second rubber body disposed on the right side of the intermediate plate, a second stiffening plate mounted inside the second rubber body, and a second side plate disposed on the right side of the second rubber body.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the external hexagonal connector extends through the interior of the limiting groove, and the external hexagonal connector is threadedly connected to the external hexagonal connecting ring.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the stainless steel is arranged symmetrically about the center line of the intermediate plate, and the length of the stainless steel is longer than the length of the friction plate body.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the friction plate body is arranged symmetrically about the center line of the friction base plate.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the disc spring body is engaged with the pressure plate, and the longitudinal section of the pressure plate is T-shaped.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the pressure plate is arranged symmetrically about the center line of the external hexagonal connector, and the external hexagonal connector passes through the mounting groove inside the pressure plate.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the first rubber body is fitted and connected to both the first side plate and the middle plate, and the first stiffening plates are arranged at equal intervals on the first rubber body.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the second rubber body is fitted and connected to both the intermediate plate and the second side plate, and the second stiffening plates are arranged at equal intervals on the second rubber body.

[0020] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0021] This utility model provides an energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure, which is provided with an external hexagonal connecting bolt and an external hexagonal connecting ring. The external hexagonal connecting bolt passes through the interior of the mounting groove, positioning groove and limiting groove respectively, and the external hexagonal connecting ring is screwed on the outermost side of the external hexagonal connecting bolt, so that the support frame in the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure is connected to the upper friction pair and the lower elastic group, which facilitates the rapid assembly of the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure.

[0022] This invention provides an energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure, which includes a pressure plate and a friction assembly. By adjusting parameters such as the pressure and friction coefficient between the friction plates, different damping forces can be customized according to the specific structural requirements, thereby optimizing the vibration reduction effect of the structure. Under strong dynamic action such as earthquakes, the energy of the structure can be effectively consumed, the vibration amplitude of the structure can be reduced, and the safety of the structure can be protected.

[0023] This utility model provides an energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure, which includes a first rubber body and a second side plate. After the first rubber body is bonded to the middle plate, the first rubber body has good durability and can maintain stable performance during long-term use. The second rubber body is made of the same material as the first rubber body, so that durable materials are provided on both sides of the middle plate, which facilitates the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure to maintain stable performance during long-term use. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the frontal cross-sectional structure in Example 1;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of the connection between the external hexagonal connector and the external hexagonal connector ring in Example 1;

[0027] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of the connection between the pressure plate and the disc spring body in Example 1;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure connecting the friction plate body and the friction base plate in Embodiment 1;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure connecting the first rubber body and the intermediate plate in Example 1;

[0030] Legend: 1. Intermediate plate; 2. Limiting groove; 3. External hexagonal connector; 4. External hexagonal connector ring; 5. Friction assembly; 501. Stainless steel; 502. Friction plate body; 503. Friction base plate; 6. Positioning groove; 7. Disc spring body; 8. Pressure plate; 9. Mounting groove; 10. First side plate; 11. First rubber body; 12. First stiffening plate; 13. Second side plate; 14. Second rubber body; 15. Second stiffening plate. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. In addition, for the sake of convenience, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are equivalent to the upper, lower, left, and right directions of the accompanying drawings themselves, and the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes and have no other special meaning.

[0032] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure. This energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure includes an intermediate plate and a friction assembly disposed on the outer side of the intermediate plate, as detailed below:

[0033] 1-Intermediate Plate

[0034] The aforementioned intermediate plate has a limiting groove inside, and an external hexagonal connector is installed inside the intermediate plate. An external hexagonal connector ring is provided on the outside of the external hexagonal connector. The external hexagonal connector is inserted through the mounting groove, positioning groove, and limiting groove respectively, and the external hexagonal connector ring is screwed on the outermost side of the external hexagonal connector. This allows the support frame of the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure to be connected to both the upper friction pair and the lower elastic group, facilitating the rapid assembly of the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure.

[0035] In some examples, the aforementioned hexagonal connector passes through the interior of the limiting groove, and the hexagonal connector and the hexagonal ring are threaded together. Inserting the hexagonal connector through the interior of the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure facilitates the connection and assembly of components within the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure.

[0036] 2-Friction Assembly

[0037] The aforementioned friction assembly includes a stainless steel plate disposed on the outer side of the intermediate plate, a friction plate body disposed on the outer side of the stainless steel plate, a friction base plate mounted on the outer side of the friction plate body, a positioning groove formed inside the friction base plate, a disc spring body disposed on the outer side of the friction base plate, a pressure plate mounted on the inner side of the disc spring body, an installation groove formed inside the pressure plate, a first rubber body disposed on the left side of the intermediate plate, a first stiffening plate mounted inside the first rubber body, a first stiffening plate mounted on the left side of the first rubber body, a second rubber body disposed on the right side of the intermediate plate, a second stiffening plate mounted inside the second rubber body, and a second side plate disposed on the right side of the second rubber body. When an earthquake occurs, both the first and second side plates are subjected to inward pressure. The first and second rubber bodies are compressed first, and the horizontal distance between the two adjacent sets of first stiffening plates and the two adjacent sets of second stiffening plates changes. The pressure plate applies inward pressure to the disc spring body, and the disc spring body begins to undergo elastic deformation. The horizontal distance between the pressure plates on the left and right sides and the middle plate changes. At the same time, the friction base plate rubs against the friction plate body, and kinetic energy is converted into frictional force. This allows the structure's energy to be effectively consumed under strong dynamic forces such as earthquakes, reducing the vibration amplitude of the structure and protecting the safety of the structure.

[0038] In some examples, the stainless steel is arranged symmetrically about the centerline of the intermediate plate, and the length of the stainless steel is longer than the length of the friction plate body. By adjusting parameters such as the pressure and friction coefficient between the friction plate body and the friction base plate, different damping forces can be customized according to the specific structural requirements, thereby optimizing the vibration reduction effect of the structure.

[0039] In some examples, the aforementioned friction plate bodies are arranged symmetrically about the center line of the friction base plate. Two sets of friction plate bodies are provided on the friction base plate, and each set of friction plate bodies corresponds to a set of stainless steel.

[0040] In some examples, the disc spring body is engaged with the pressure plate, and the longitudinal section of the pressure plate is T-shaped. After the pressure plate engages with the disc spring body, during an earthquake, the pressure plate will exert pressure on the disc spring body, causing the disc spring body to undergo elastic deformation.

[0041] In some examples, the aforementioned pressure plates are arranged symmetrically about the center line of the external hexagonal connector, and the external hexagonal connector passes through the mounting groove inside the pressure plate. The external hexagonal connector, passing through the mounting groove, connects to the pressure plate, simplifying the structure of the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper and reducing costs.

[0042] In some examples, the first rubber body is bonded to both the first side plate and the middle plate, and the first stiffening plates are evenly spaced on the first rubber body. After the first rubber body is bonded to the middle plate, the first rubber body has good durability and can maintain stable performance during long-term use.

[0043] In some examples, the second rubber body is fitted and connected to both the intermediate plate and the second side plate, and the second stiffening plates are evenly spaced on the second rubber body. The second rubber body is made of the same material as the first rubber body, so that durable material is provided on both sides of the intermediate plate.

[0044] Example 1:

[0045] Based on the above concept, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, in a specific application scenario of the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure provided by this utility model, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the energy-dissipating composite metal viscoelastic damper structure includes an intermediate plate 1 and a friction assembly 5 disposed on the outer side of the intermediate plate 1, wherein...

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, a limiting groove 2 is provided inside the intermediate plate 1, an external hexagonal connector 3 is installed inside the intermediate plate 1, and an external hexagonal connector ring 4 is provided on the outside of the external hexagonal connector 3.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the friction assembly 5 includes a stainless steel 501 disposed on the outer side of the intermediate plate 1, a friction plate body 502 disposed on the outer side of the stainless steel 501, a friction base plate 503 mounted on the outer side of the friction plate body 502, a positioning groove 6 formed inside the friction base plate 503, a disc spring body 7 disposed on the outer side of the friction base plate 503, a pressure plate 8 mounted on the inner side of the disc spring body 7, an installation groove 9 formed on the inner side of the pressure plate 8, a first rubber body 11 disposed on the left side of the intermediate plate 1, a first stiffening plate 12 mounted inside the first rubber body 11, a first stiffening plate 12 mounted on the left side of the first rubber body 11, a second rubber body 14 disposed on the right side of the intermediate plate 1, a second stiffening plate 15 mounted inside the second rubber body 14, and a second side plate 13 disposed on the right side of the second rubber body 14.

[0048] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the external hexagonal connector 3 passes through the interior of the limiting groove 2, and the external hexagonal connector 3 and the external hexagonal connector 4 are threadedly connected.

[0049] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the stainless steel 501 is arranged symmetrically about the center line of the intermediate plate 1, and the length of the stainless steel 501 is longer than the length of the friction plate body 502.

[0050] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the friction plate body 502 is arranged symmetrically about the center line of the friction base plate 503.

[0051] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the disc spring body 7 and the pressure plate 8 are engaged and connected, and the longitudinal section of the pressure plate 8 is T-shaped.

[0052] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pressure plate 8 is symmetrically arranged about the center line of the external hexagonal connector 3, and the external hexagonal connector 3 passes through the mounting groove 9 inside the pressure plate 8.

[0053] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the first rubber body 11 is connected to the first side plate 10 and the middle plate 1 in a relatively close fit, and the first stiffening plate 12 is arranged at equal intervals on the first rubber body 11.

[0054] In a specific application scenario, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the second rubber body 14 is connected to the middle plate 1 and the second side plate 13 in a relatively close fit, and the second stiffening plate 15 is arranged at equal intervals on the second rubber body 14.

[0055] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of a preferred embodiment, and the modules or processes shown in the drawings are not necessarily essential for implementing this invention.

[0056] Those skilled in the art will understand that the modules in the energy-dissipating composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure in the implementation scenario can be distributed within the energy-dissipating composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure of the implementation scenario as described, or they can be located in one or more energy-dissipating composite metallic viscoelastic damper structures different from this implementation scenario. The modules in the above implementation scenario can be combined into one module, or they can be further divided into multiple sub-modules.

[0057] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely specific scenarios of this invention. However, this invention is not limited thereto, and any variations that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A composite metal viscoelastic damper structure, comprising an intermediate plate (1) and a friction assembly (5) arranged outside the intermediate plate (1), characterized in that, a limiting groove (2) is formed in the interior of the intermediate plate (1), and an outer hexagonal connecting bolt (3) is installed in the interior of the intermediate plate (1), and an outer hexagonal connecting ring (4) is arranged outside the outer hexagonal connecting bolt (3); the friction assembly (5) comprises stainless steel (501) arranged outside the intermediate plate (1), a friction plate body (502) is arranged outside the stainless steel (501), a friction bottom plate (503) is installed outside the friction plate body (502), a positioning groove (6) is formed in the interior of the friction bottom plate (503), a disc spring body (7) is arranged outside the friction bottom plate (503), a pressing plate (8) is installed inside the disc spring body (7), an installation groove (9) is formed in the interior of the pressing plate (8), a first rubber body (11) is arranged on the left side of the intermediate plate (1), a first stiffening plate (12) is installed in the interior of the first rubber body (11), the first stiffening plate (12) is installed on the left side of the first rubber body (11), a second rubber body (14) is arranged on the right side of the intermediate plate (1), a second stiffening plate (15) is installed in the interior of the second rubber body (14), and a second side plate (13) is arranged on the right side of the second rubber body (14).

2. The energy dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structure according to claim 1, wherein, The outer hexagonal connecting bolt (3) penetrates the interior of the limiting groove (2), and the outer hexagonal connecting bolt (3) is threadedly connected with the outer hexagonal connecting ring (4).

3. The energy dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structure of claim 1, wherein, The stainless steel (501) is symmetrically arranged above and below the center line of the intermediate plate (1), and the length of the stainless steel (501) is longer than the length of the friction plate body (502).

4. A dissipative composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure according to claim 3, wherein The friction plate body (502) is symmetrically arranged above and below the center line of the friction bottom plate (503).

5. The energy dissipation composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure of claim 1, wherein, The disc spring body (7) is clampedly connected with the pressing plate (8), and the longitudinal section of the pressing plate (8) is in the shape of "T".

6. A dissipative composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure according to claim 5, wherein The pressing plate (8) is symmetrically arranged left and right about the center line of the outer hexagonal connecting bolt (3), and the outer hexagonal connecting bolt (3) penetrates the installation groove (9) in the interior of the pressing plate (8).

7. The energy dissipation composite metallic viscoelastic damper structure of claim 1, wherein, The first rubber body (11) is clampedly connected with the first side plate (10) and the intermediate plate (1), and the first stiffening plates (12) are equally spaced on the first rubber body (11).

8. The energy dissipation composite metal viscoelastic damper structure of claim 1, wherein, The second rubber body (14) is clampedly connected with the intermediate plate (1) and the second side plate (13), and the second stiffening plates (15) are equally spaced on the second rubber body (14).

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  • Composite metal damper

    CN212376064U