Title:
VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SKIS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003049821
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Vibration control systems are described which provide for the variation in stiffness and damping in a structure. The systems are based on the use of rheological fluid, with examples provided of magnetorheological fluid flex actuators and semi-active damping systems. An adaptive vibration control system is also described incorporating sensors, a signal processor and a power supply together with the fluid flex actuators and semi-active damping systems. Embodiments are described for use in and with skis.
Inventors:
WATSON PETER (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2002/005551
Publication Date:
March 25, 2004
Filing Date:
December 10, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
REACTEC LTD (GB)
WATSON PETER (GB)
WATSON PETER (GB)
International Classes:
A63C1/00; A63C5/07; A63C5/075; F16F9/53; A63C; (IPC1-7): F16F9/53; A63C5/07; A63C5/075
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