Particle Damper Diaphragm Assembly for Low-Frequency Vibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ship vibration and noise reduction technologies struggle to effectively suppress low-frequency line spectrum vibration caused by ship power and transmission devices, and active control systems are costly and require frequent maintenance due to complex components.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising a main housing with diaphragms and a particle damper that transfers external vibration energy to dissipate it through damping particles, utilizing a simple structure with adjustable nonlinear stiffness and damping performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If active vibration control is used to suppress low-frequency line spectrum vibration, then the control effect is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase due to complex sensors, control algorithms and actuators

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration control effectVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the complex electronic control system (sensors, control algorithms, actuators) with a passive mechanical vibration isolation system consisting of a primary support structure, secondary support structure, and damping elements. This mechanical substitution eliminates the need for complex electronic components while achieving effective vibration suppression through carefully designed support structures and damping mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses simple, inexpensive mechanical components such as springs, dampers, and support structures instead of expensive active control systems. These passive mechanical elements are more reliable and require less maintenance, effectively replacing complex electronic systems with simpler, more cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Device complexity

If traditional vibration reduction technologies are used, then the structure is simple, but the low-frequency line spectrum vibration cannot be effectively eliminated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidvibration suppression effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the vibration isolation system into multiple segments: a primary support structure for rigid support, a secondary support structure for flexible isolation, and separate damping elements. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural simplicity and achieving effective low-frequency vibration suppression.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite vibration isolation structures combining rigid support elements with flexible damping elements. The primary support structure provides rigid support while the secondary support structure and damping elements provide flexible isolation, creating a composite system that maintains simplicity while achieving superior vibration suppression effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device achieves broadband vibration absorption and high damping performance, effectively suppressing low-frequency line spectrum vibration with a stable and cost-effective design.

Implementation Method 1

a particle damper arranged in the main housing, where two ends of the particle damper are respectively connected to the upper diaphragm and the lower diaphragm, and the upper diaphragm and the lower diaphragm are used for transmitting external vibration energy into the particle damper, and the particle damper is used for dissipating vibration energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDamping: Damping

Data Source

PatentUS20250224011A1Device for suppressing low-frequency line spectrum vibration
Publication Date: 2025.07.10 HARBIN ENG UNIV
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AI summary

A device for suppressing low-frequency line spectrum vibration includes a main housing, a diaphragm assembly having an upper diaphragm and a lower diaphragm, and a particle damper arranged in the main housing. Two ends of the main housing are respectively provided with an upper end cover and a lower end cover. The upper diaphragm and the lower diaphragm are respectively installed at the two ends of the main housing through the upper end cover and the lower end cover; and a particle damper. Two ends of the particle damper are respectively connected to the upper diaphragm and the lower diaphragm, and the upper diaphragm and the lower diaphragm are used for transmitting external vibration energy into the particle damper, and the particle damper is used for dissipating vibration energy.