Vibration Damper Bridging Member Interference Avoidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing construction components with vibration dampers face interference issues when a bridging member is placed inside a quadrangular frame, as the vibration damping tool overlaps with the bridging member, leading to potential mutual interference.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves creating an interference avoidance portion on the bridging member, such as a concave portion or divided members, which allows the vibration damping tool to be positioned without interference by shifting its placement and using reinforcing members to enhance strength and prevent mutual interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a vibration damping tool is connected to an inner side of the quadrangular frame using four braces radially extending from the vibration damping tool, then vibration energy can be absorbed effectively, but the vibration damping tool may interfere with a bridging member disposed inside the quadrangular frame
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the interference issue by transitioning the problem from a two-dimensional front elevational view to a three-dimensional spatial arrangement. The vibration damping tool is positioned such that while it overlaps with the bridging member in the front elevational view, it does not interfere with it in the right-angular view (depth direction). This dimensional repositioning allows both components to coexist within the quadrangular frame without mutual interference.
2Strength
If a bridging member is disposed inside the quadrangular frame to reinforce strength, then structural strength is improved, but it creates potential interference with the vibration damping tool
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the interference issue by transitioning the problem from a two-dimensional front elevational view to a three-dimensional spatial arrangement. The vibration damping tool is positioned such that while it overlaps with the bridging member in the front elevational view, it does not interfere with it in the right-angular view (depth direction). This dimensional repositioning allows both components to coexist within the quadrangular frame without mutual interference.
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
This arrangement effectively avoids interference between the vibration damping tool and the bridging member, ensuring they can be placed inside the quadrangular frame without mutual interference, while also reinforcing the bridging member for enhanced structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
the vibration energy is transmitted via the braces to the vibration damping tool to plastically deform the vibration damping tool, thereby absorbing the vibration energy in the vibration damping tool to damp vibration
Implementation Method 2
the vibration energy is transmitted via the braces to the vibration damping tool to plastically deform the vibration damping tool
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AI summary
A construction component provided with a vibration damper includes a quadrangular frame in a front elevational view including four structural members, and the vibration damper includes: a vibration damping tool provided inside the frame; and four braces radially extending from the vibration damping tool and connected to the frame. The vibration energy deforming the frame is transmitted via the braces to the vibration damping tool to plastically deform the vibration damping tool, thereby absorbing the vibration energy in the vibration damping tool to damp vibration. The construction component further includes a bridging member configured to bridge a gap between two facing members of the four structural members. A part of the bridging member configured to overlap with the vibration damping tool in the front elevational view is defined as an interference avoidance portion in which interference between the part and the vibration damping tool is avoided.