Damping apparatus

A damping apparatus damping vibration of an object in a state of being in contact with the object, comprising a damping unit,

• the damping unit comprising:
• a plurality of damping plates having plasticity;
• a holding member holding at least one ends of the damping plates in a manner to allow deflection of the damping plates, with the damping plates laminated together;
• and
• a contact member provided at a position spaced from a holding position of the holding member, the contact member being attached to an outermost one of the damping plates or extending through and being held by the damping plates in such a manner that it can be brought into contact with the outermost one of the damping plates and can be moved in an extending direction thereof, and
• the damping apparatus further comprising a support mechanism supporting the holding member in such a manner that the contact member can be brought into contact with the object.