Patent ID: 7828113
Filing Date: 2010-11-09
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling vibration of a vibrating system comprising: a. providing a flexible sensing means having at least a rubbing-point and at least a tie-point, b. providing at least a tying means, c. mounting the rubbing-point on the vibrating system, at an appropriate contact location, d. mounting the tie-point on the vibrating system, at an appropriate reference location, and e. using the tying means for securing the tie-point to the vibrating system, at the reference location, and for pushing with a sufficient force the rubbing-point into direct slippage friction with the vibrating system, at the contact location,  whereby vibration of the vibrating system will be controlled by friction dissipation created by said pushing and by the relative motion between the tie-point and the contact location.