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US 2009/0260931 A1Published application
Filler material to dampen vibrating components
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsJohn C. Ulicny, Michael D. Hanna, Mark A. Golden
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Abstract
A component that carries a filler material. The filler material can convert from a solid state and into a molten state when the filler material is heated. Relative movement between the component and the filler material helps dampen vibrations and other oscillations in the component if and when the component is vibrated or otherwise oscillated.
Claims21
A product comprising:
- a component carrying a filler material, the filler material converting from a solid state and into a molten state with the application of heat during operation of the component, wherein relative movement between the component and the filler material helps dampen vibrations in the component when the component is vibrated.
A method of making a product, the method comprising:
- providing a component carrying a filler material that is in a solid state when the component is not operating for a period of time;
- and
- melting the filler material to a molten state when the component is operating to help dampen vibrations in the component when the component is vibrated.
A product comprising:
- a brake rotor comprising:
- a hub portion;
- and
- a cheek portion extending from the hub portion and carrying a filler material, the filler material converting from a solid state and into a molten state by heat generated when the brake rotor is operated.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.