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US 2024/0309926 A1Published application
System and method for damping forces exerted on a cable
AssigneeCameron International Corporation
InventorsDag Holen, Kristian Tindvik, Rune Skibsrud
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Abstract
A method includes coupling a damper to a cable and a load, and moving the damper, the cable, the load, or a combination thereof. In response to the movement, slack is introduced into the cable, and the slack is suddenly released, which exerts a tensile load on the damper and the cable. The damper is configured to dampen the tensile load exerted on the cable.
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A method, comprising:
- coupling a damper to a cable and a load such that the damper is positioned between the cable and the load;
- and
- moving the damper, the cable, the load, or a combination thereof, wherein, in response to the movement, slack is introduced into the cable, and the slack is suddenly released, which exerts a tensile load on the damper and the cable, wherein the damper is configured to dampen the tensile load exerted on the cable, and wherein the damper comprises:
- a first connector, wherein the cable is coupled to the damper via the first connector;
- a second connector, wherein the load is coupled to the damper via the second connector;
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- a body extending between and connecting together the first and second connectors, wherein the body permanently increases in length in response to the tensile load applied to the body by the cable and the load, and wherein the body comprises:
- a first portion that is substantially straight and extends longitudinally between the first connector and the second connector;
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- a second portion, wherein the first portion is configured to experience more plastic strain than the second portion, and
- wherein the body comprises a one-piece configuration having the first and second portions.
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