Devices For Damping Mechanical Oscillations TRIZ Cases
- Robotic Stockbridge Damper Installation on Power Lines
A wire-traversing robotic installer places Stockbridge dampers with breakaway bolts to improve attachment precision and remove workers from hazardous line work.
- Dual-Leg Cable Vibration Damper for Fatigue Reduction
Opposed flexible legs and offset weighted portions damp cable side-to-side and circular motion, reducing damper fatigue and extending lifespan.
- Overhead Line Counterweight Slots for Corrosion Inspection
Radial slots in overhead line counterweights expose fixing arms for fast visual corrosion checks while improving ventilation and service life.
- Power Line Robot With Tunable Vibration Damping and Energy Harvesting
A mobile damper robot repositions to cable antinodes, suppresses line vibration, and harvests power through electromagnetic conversion.
- Flip-Extension Insulator Cover for Remote Power Line Protection
A pivoting base and flip extensions let crews cover remote power lines faster with hot sticks while reducing installation difficulty and risk.
- Active Cable Vibration Damping for Modulated Current Noise
Sensors and actuators counter cable vibration from modulated currents, cutting audible noise through destructive interference.
- Sensor Running Board Control for Power Conductor Pulling
Sensors on the running board transmit orientation and tension data in real time, improving conductor pulling control in complex terrain.
- Conductive Cable Repair Winding for Localized Corona Noise
Localized conductive repair winding covers corona-defect sections on stranded cables, cutting noise while avoiding costly full-length treatment.
- Helical Cable Support Tie for Wear-Free Translational Installation
Helical windings, curved surfaces, and end reliefs support cables securely while reducing wear and enabling simple translational installation.
- Overhead Power Line Flywheel Control for Sway Stabilization and De-Icing
A flywheel with acceleration feedback stabilizes overhead power line sway in wind and induces vibration to shed ice.
- Hotline Clamp Vibration Damper for Covered Conductors
A keeper-guided clamp and flexible weighted damper reduce line vibration while protecting covered-conductor insulation during energized installation.
- Viscous and Wire Rope Damper Hybrid for Electrical Equipment Vibration
A hybrid support device combining viscous and wire rope dampers to reduce equipment vibrations.
- Wind Turbine Cable Twist Management via Sun Gear Lever System
Sun gear and lever mechanisms manage radial forces on cables, preventing overtwisting and overheating in wind turbine towers.
- Inverted Vibration Damper Clamp for Aerial Cable Stability
An inverted vibration damper clamp uses asymmetric counterweights to eliminate gravitational instability during aerial cable installation.
- Vibration Resistant Cable with Twisted Conductors
Twisted conductors prevent bagging and fatigue by altering cable profile to resist aeolian vibrations.
- Self-Seating Damper Clamp for Remote Utility Conductor Installation
A self-seating damper clamp employs a spring-biased keeper to secure utility conductors, eliminating the need for manual holding during remote installation.
- Overhead Line Damper Regulates Weight Rotation Angle
A clamping mechanism regulates weight rotation within a defined angle range to counteract wind-induced lift forces on overhead lines.
- Insulator Cover Securing Clip for Wind Stability
An internal securing clip anchors the dielectric cover to the insulator neck, preventing wind-induced rotation and tilting.
- Vibration Damping in High-Voltage Device Supports
Coated washers between support elements dampen vibrations via sliding friction.
- Parallel Damping Elements for Oscillating Energy Transmission
A damping arrangement uses parallel elements with distinct rates to manage oscillations in electrical energy transmission devices.
- Asymmetrical Stockbridge Damper for Multi-Mode Vibration Control
Unequal mass weights and variable-length messenger strands expand damping modes while reducing material costs.
- Connectable Disruptor Rods for Conductor Galloping Control
Connectable disruptor rods reduce conductor galloping through helical gripping and hook sections.
- Detachable Reinforcement Device for Steel Power-Transmission Tower Buckling
A detachable reinforcement device surrounds angle-type steel-frame members to enhance compression buckling strength.