ADJUSTABLE NEGATIVE STIFFINESS MECHANISMS

• Main Authors: SHAHAN, David, W, MCKNIGHT, Geoffrey, P, SENNOTT, Casey, J, SMITH, Sloan, P, CHURCHILL, Christopher, B
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 20.11.2019
• Subjects: BLASTING; ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; HEATING; LIGHTING; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; SPRINGS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; WEAPONS

An adjustable negative stiffness mechanism is disclosed. The adjustable negative stiffness mechanism includes a central shaft, an outer annular member extending around the central shaft, at least two negative stiffness elements extending between the central shaft and the annular member, and an actua...