Abstract: A vibration damping tool having the following structure is provided. In the vibration damping tool, a hollow portion is formed in the interior of the distal end portion of a tool body and one end of a weight member is connected to the inner wall surface of the distal end side of this hollow portion. A gap created between the outer peripheral surface of the weight member and the inner wall surface of the hollow portion is filled with a visco-elastic body. The one end of the weight member is formed as a narrow diameter shaft portion. The tool body can be divided into two and freely removed from and reattached at a dividing surface located on the base end side of the hollow portion. A hole portion is formed inside the other end of the weight member by hollowing out the interior thereof. Chatter vibration is thus absorbed using a simple structure without there being any effects from heat generated during cutting processing.

Abstract: A method of damping a semiconductor wafer handling arm by attaching a spring and a mass coupled to the spring to form a mass spring system that is tuned to vibrate at a structural resonant frequency of the vibrating wafer handling arm. The spring has temperature insensitive spring characteristics and the mass and spring are constructed of materials that do not outgas or produce contaminants in a semiconductor processing environment. The mass spring system is preferably a cantilever beam spring connected to a high response point on the vibrating arm and oriented to vibrate in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the wafer. The mass is slidably adjustable along the length of the cantilever beam spring to adjust the resonant frequency. Vibration damping of the wafer handling arm is accomplished by the transfer of kinetic energy from the vibrating wafer handling arm to the mass spring system.

Abstract: A shock absorbing apparatus and method includes a shaft travelling north and south within a tube. The tube is positioned south of a sucker rod. The shaft has a piston head coupled at a south end thereof, which piston head is received in an area of reduced diameter with the shaft. North pores and south pores permit the movement of fluid into and out of the interior of the tube, in response to the northward/southward movement of the piston head. Fluid entering through the pores provides a shock absorbing effect on both the upstroke and the downstroke. The shock absorbing effect on the upstroke can be rapidly eliminated and an upward shock force generated, through the shearing of a shear pin that maintains a bushing in position on the shaft, restricting northward travel of the piston head.

Abstract: A machine tool main spindle balancer wherein the annular sealing members of a gas spring that supports the main spindle unit to reduce the load of an elevating mechanism are easily replaceable. A gas spring of a machine tool main spindle balancer comprises a cylinder body, which is filled with a compressed gas, a rod that extends downward from the inside of cylinder body, a head-side end wall member of cylinder body having a filling valve, a sleeve member forming a circumferential wall around a rod insertion hole mounted hermetically and detachably on a rod-side end wall member, and annular sealing members and mounted on said sleeve member, so that annular sealing members can be replaced easily by discharging the compressed gas, and removing only sleeve member while holding rod on head-side end wall member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gun brake system adapted to slow the descent of a tool string in a well. In one embodiment, the brake system comprises a brake installed within the well and having a snug fitting restriction and one or more fluid channels extending along a portion thereof. The brake system further provides means for maintaining the fluid volume substantially constant within the production tubing to which the gun brake is installed.

Abstract: A support structure supporting a movable component is provided with a vibration damper in the form of at least one cavity in the structure, the cavity being filled with a composite material; preferably a composite material of about 80% butyl rubber and 20% carbon particles. The composite material is preferably bonded to the cavity walls by adhesive or mechanically coupled by a texture on the cavity walls. The rubber composite may be first moulded then inserted into the cavity or may be injected into the cavity and moulded by the cavity. The cavities may be provided with a vent to facilitate insertion or injection of the composite material.

Abstract: A surface connection between mechanical components having intermediate deformable elements between the connected contact surfaces, shaped as segments of solid or hollow cylinders with straight or curvilinear axes and their cross sections are compressed in the radial direction during assembly of the connection, thus allowing for adjustments of relative positioning of the connected components, for compensating dimensional imperfections, and for enhancement of stiffness and/or damping of the connection.

Abstract: A vibration damper for a semiconductor wafer handling arm includes a spring and a mass coupled to the spring to form a mass spring system that is tuned to vibrate at a structural resonant frequency of the vibrating wafer handling arm. The spring has temperature insensitive spring characteristics and the mass and spring are constructed of materials that do not outgas or produce contaminants in a semiconductor processing environment. The mass spring system is preferably a cantilever beam spring connected to a high response point on the vibrating arm and oriented to vibrate in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the wafer. The mass is preferably slidably adjustable along the length of the cantilever beam spring to adjust the resonant frequency of the vibration damper. Vibration damping of the wafer handling arm is accomplished by the transfer of kinetic energy from the vibrating wafer handling arm to the mass spring system.

Abstract: An improved flexural pivot design simplifies the structure, fabrication, assembly, and integration into a device. A set of flexures 200 is affixed to two surfaces of a stationary member 100 and a single surface of a rotational member 300. The set of flexures follow opposing centers of curvature 411 and 412 to provide a stable center of rotation 400 and allow repeatable limited-angle rotational motion.

Abstract: With high speed machine tools, there is a desire to dampen vibrations and to retain the damper mass in proper position. The present invention relates to a tuned damped absorber support providing simultaneous energy dissipation in both horizontal and vertical directions which also provides for proper mass position retention. The tuned damped absorber assembly is attached directly or indirectly to a machine component requiring damping. Both single damper mass and double damper mass configurations are shown. With a double damper mass, the system can be tuned to two different frequencies. Therefore, the double damper mass provides for optimization in both a vertical and a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A vibration damping system (8) wherein the system (8) comprises a magnetism generating medium (12) and a magnetism energy dissipating medium (16) whereby, in use, vibration of the magnetism generating medium (12) generates a magnetic field, the magnetism generating medium (12) and the magnetism energy dissipating medium (16) being so disposed with respect to each other that the magnetic field is then dissipated by the magnetism energy dissipating medium (16) thereby damping the vibrations of the magnetism generating medium (12).

Abstract: A preloaded stabilizer mechanism in a dot matrix line printer having a reciprocating carriage is provided to: (1) establish a rigid reference point that prevents the print line of the dot matrix line printer from drifting; (2) eliminate backlash; and, (3) create a carriage resonance frequency that is greater than the carriage operating frequency to enhance printer system stability and the reduction of vibration. The stabilizer mechanism is mounted on a support frame of the dot matrix line printer and includes a modified c-shaped bracket member and a spring plate. The spring plate is attached to one end of the bracket member to form a slot. The slot of the stabilizer mechanism receives an offset shaft that is coupled to a shuttle mechanism that provides the carriage with reciprocating motion. The spring plate of the stabilizer mechanism, being slightly deflected, imposes a force against the offset shaft.

Abstract: This invention is a shock absorber for a oil well pumping unit. When a oil well is being produced by means of a oil well pumping unit-the pumping unit sits on the ground surface and pumps in an upward and downward motion which works the sucker rod string that runs down the well bore with a oil pump attached to the bottom of the sucker rod string. The sucker rods are attached to the pumping unit by means of a polish rod. The polish rod is the top rod of the sucker rod string. This shock absorber fits over the polish rod and slides down to a desired position. It is attached to the pumping unit by either wire line clamps on the bridle arms or a carrier bar. It will fit any and all oil well pumping units. Other oil well shock absorbers will only fit oil well pumping units with special attachments. This shock absorber is to eliminate pounding and vibration from the pumping unit and sucker rod string.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration damper between a housing (4), which holds an internal combustion engine, and a handle (3) fixed on the housing (4). The handle (3) is for holding and guiding the motor-driven chain saw (2) during use thereof. The vibration damper (1) is a coil spring (5) which is fixed at a first end (10) thereof with an attachment element (7) to the handle (3) and, at a second end (20), the coil spring is fixed with a further attachment element (30) to the housing. A part turn of the end (10, 20) of the coil spring (5) is held form-tightly to the attachment element (7, 30) in the direction of its longitudinal center axis (25). To provide a torsion-free assembly of the coil spring, it is provided that the coil spring (5) can be assembled from one of its ends (20) between the handle (3) and the housing (4) and be secured at least at one of its ends (20) to the attachment element (30) against a rotational movement in the peripheral direction.

Abstract: A cylindrical stopper for determining a stop position of a workpiece by a contact portion at a tip end of the stopper is mounted to a workpiece transferring device such that the stop position of the workpiece can be adjusted by forward and rearward movement of the stopper and a columnar absorber main body for absorbing and cushioning collision energy generated when the workpiece comes into contact with the stopper is mounted in the stopper such that a relationship between positions of a shock-absorbing portion at a tip end of the absorber main body and the contact portion at the tip end of the stopper with respect to each other can be adjusted.

Abstract: A rotary and longitudinal shock absorbing apparatus with an mandrel therein is connected to a drill string assembly to absorb abnormal longitudinal shocks and abnormal torsional shocks by cooperating hydraulic and mechanical means, while allowing communication of drilling fluid through the body of the apparatus. The construction of the apparatus is such that torque shock absorbing action is independent of the longitudinal shock absorbing action and the apparatus provides balanced internal and external pressure to permit its operation at all levels of hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: A percussion drill and/or jack hammer has a handle that is spring-buffered against the hammer housing which has at least one straight guiding track running parallel to the longitudinal axis of the hammer. The handle can be moved to a limited extent along the guiding track in relation to the hammer housing and is spring-buffered in such a way that its movement against the guiding track is limited on all sides.

Abstract: An oil level detector mounting arrangement, which includes a mount having a downward tube dipped in the oil in the oil tank of a vehicle, a float floating in the oil in the oil tank and moved along the downward tube, and a circuit board sealed in the downward tube and carrying a plurality of solenoids at different elevations for acting with magnets at the float to indicate the elevation of the float in the oil tank, wherein the solenoids each have a first end inserted through a respective hole at the circuit board and then welded to a contact at the circuit board, and a second end inserted through a respective hole at the circuit board and then welded to a common springy wire conductor suspended from the circuit board.

Abstract: A method serves to actively perform vibration damping of driven elements of workpiece transport devices in and on shaping machines, especially presses and punches. A measured state value of the driven element or one reconstructed by an observer is determined. The state value is then entered into a damping regulator which affects the drive of the driven elements. A damping regulating circuit is provided in addition to a position regulating circuit.

Abstract: A leveling device with which to orient a workpiece--or tool--affixing upper part relative to a lower part connected to it, the device having at least one adjusting screw of which the shank rotatably passes through the upper part and engages a thread in the lower part. To permit economical manufacture of the device without degradation in accuracy, the invention anchors the upper part in the lower part at a specified spring loading and at a spaced apart distance from the adjusting screw.

Abstract: A vibration damping structure for a machine tool is provided. The structure includes first and second plate members disposed in an opposing spaced apart relationship with one another. A cast structure formed of a polymer concrete extends between the first and second plate members. A first structure is attached to the first plate member and extends inwardly of the cast structure. The first structure has a compression surface extending in a spaced apart relationship from the surface of the first plate member. A second structure is attached to the second plate member and extends inwardly of the cast structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antivibration device between a motor unit 2 and a handle unit 9 of a portable handheld motor-driven chain saw 1. The antivibration device includes a sleeve-shaped elastic base body 6 having one of its ends 36 in a receptacle 20 of the motor unit 2 and the other end 46 in a receptacle 90 of the handle unit 9. The ends (36, 46) of the base body are fixed in the receptacles (20, 90) by axially engaging plugs (31, 41) in the end sections (30, 40). The guiding characteristics of the motor-driven chain saw are not affected by base bodies which become damaged or soft. This is so because at least one of the stops 31 has a coupling member 50 which bridges an axial spacing (z) between the plugs (31, 41) and projects into the other plug 41 and is latched so that it cannot be axially separated therefrom. A mechanical connection remains between the handle unit and the motor unit when the base body tears off.

Abstract: A method serves to actively perform vibration damping of driven elements of workpiece transport devices in and on shaping machines, especially presses and punches. A measured state value of the driven element or one reconstructed by an observer is determined. The state value is then entered into a damping regulator which affects the drive of the driven elements. A damping regulating circuit is provided in addition to a position regulating circuit.

Abstract: An electric cylinder to reduce shock and damage to itself and a body to be transferred. The electric cylinder includes a rod head having a flange mounted on the distal end of a hollow piston rod, a circular polyurethane rubber plate mounted on a circular front surface of the flange, and a protection plate mounted on the front surface of the polyurethane rubber plate.

Abstract: A pneumatic spring for damping movement of a machine part having a guide shaft for performing a stroke. The spring includes a housing containing gas. The housing is formed as a stationary body with a central opening adapted to accommodate the guide shaft. Several cylindrical bores are formed within the stationary body. A piston is peripherally guided within each cylindrical bore. Each piston has a center point located on a circle which is concentrically oriented with the central opening. The pistons contact the machine part with an upper support end so that all the pistons jointly perform a stroke with the machine part. Alternatively, the cylindrical bores are. selectively equipped with sealing disks instead of pistons, to adjust the resistance force characteristic of the spring.

Abstract: A vibration proofing structure having a first base and a first oil damper mounted thereon having a first tank mounted on the first base, first pistons arranged in the first tank, and a first rod having a first end mounted on the first pistons and a second end outwardly extending from the first tank. The structure further includes a second oil damper including a second tank, second pistons arranged in the second tank and a second rod having a first end mounted on the second pistons and a second end outwardly extending from said second tank. A second base is provided on which the second end of the second rod is mounted. The first and second oil dampers are juxtaposed to each other and the first rod is connected to the second tank so as to permit the first and second oil dampers to rotate relative to each other.

Abstract: An adjustable stabilizer device for use on a bow to reduce and delay torque and other detrimental forces resulting from shooting thereof, including a housing containing a hydraulic component threadably carried therein. The hydraulic component includes a weight housing carrying a weight centered between opposing springs and moveably contained within hydraulic fluid. The adjustable stabilizer device is adjustable by moving the hydraulic component within the housing to counter differing forces generated by different bows.

Abstract: A weight collar for use with a stabilizer adapted to be connected to a bow. The weight collar is removably connected to a stabilizer outer peripheral surface of the stabilizer. The weight collar includes a pad constructed of a compressible material whereby the weight collar is movable in upwardly and downwardly directions perpendicular to an axial center line of the weight collar and movable in angular directions relative to the axial center line of the weight-collar while remaining attached to the weight collar. A stabilizer for use with a bow having a stabilizer tube with an opening extending therethrough forming a stabilizer chamber, the stabilizer chamber defining a stabilizer in a peripheral surface. A resonator suppressor ring is disposed in the stabilizer chamber between the first and the second ends of the stabilizer tube.

Abstract: An anti-vibration element has a tubular elastic base body with a first and a second end for connecting parts in a vibration-damping manner. A dumbbell-shaped bolt has a connecting element and a first and a second clamping element connected to opposite ends of the connecting element. The dumbbell-shaped bolt is inserted into the base body such that the dumbbell-shaped bolt has limited axial displacement. The connecting element can be made of a substantially rigid or a substantially elastic material. In a preferred embodiment, the first clamping element is axially fixed relative to the longitudinal axis of the base body and the second clamping element is axially displaceable relative to the longitudinal axis of the base body.

Abstract: A damping device is constituted by a substantially cylindrical damper body (1) with an axial through bore (6), where the bore (6) accomodates a central pipe (3) which e.g. can lead a cooling liquid. The central pipe (3) is connected rigidly to or into the machine element to be damped, preferably in a cylindrical and axial cavity in a boring bar (9). Ring-shaped, elastic spring elements (2) placed in the ends of the damper body (1) and between the central pipe (3) and the damper body (1), as well as damping oil (4) in the clearance between the central pipe (3) and the damper body (1) transform motion energy into heat and provide the damping action. The stiffness of the spring elements (2) can optionally be adjusted.

Abstract: A shock absorber apparatus for inclusion in a tool string which consists of outer and inner casings telescopically assembled with one casing having an uphole threaded joint member and the other casing having a downhole threaded joint member. The concentric casings then define spaced, sealed voids communicating through a metering sleeve clearance that are filled with a compressible oil. Shock wave induced relative movement of the casings from either direction causes a shock absorbing instantaneous displacement of oil from one void to the other via the metering clearance. Alternatively, coil springs may be disposed in the voids to aid in shock absorption.

Abstract: Face shock absorber for extracting core-collecting pipes used for the drilling of solid mineral resources, which is incorporated in the drilling unit above the rock-breaking tool. It comprises a housing, the opposite ends of which are connected to a top and a bottom adapter, respectively. The top adapter is threadably connected to the top of the housing, the bottom end of which is provided with face fingers which interdigitate with the face fingers of the bottom adapter, formed in its top end. The bottom adapter is connected via an internal thread in the bottom end to a rock breaking tool inside the housing there are disposed external spring rings and internal spring rings which form a cylindrical spring pack, the top end of which is in contact with the top adapter, while its bottom end is in contact with the top face of a spacing sleeve, which is seated on the top face of a carrying collar forming part of the bottom adapter.

Abstract: In a holding device with a receiving part held on a holder by means of a linear and/or rotary guide means, in particular, for tools for industrial robots, wherein the motion of the receiving part relative to the holder can be damped by means of a restoring damping element which can be subjected to tensile and shear stresses, in order to provide by virtue of a simple arrangement both damping of the motion of the receiving part relative to the holder and a restoring force which ensures reliable maintenance of the middle position, it is proposed that the damping element be arranged so as to be structurally separate from the guide means for the linear and/or rotary motion and that deflection forces acting upon the damping element during motion of the receiving part relative to the holder be exerted essentially perpendicular to its direction of tension.

Abstract: A vibration damping apparatus for a pulse motor having a movable member. The apparatus has a back plate fitted to the movable member of the pulse motor for serving as a base part of the apparatus, a first permanent magnet mounted on a flat plate portion of the back plate for transmitting movement of the motor to later stages of the vibration damping apparatus, and an inertia member disposed in opposed relation to the first permanent magnet and movable relative to the first permanent magnet in a plane parallel to the flat plate portion and having a second permanent magnet thereon magnetically coupled with the first permanent magnet, the inertia member having a natural frequency substantially equal to the natural frequency of the pulse motor without the inertia member.

Abstract: A vibroisolating handle joint structure for a power tool such as a disc grinder has a vibratable power tool unit, a tubular handle holder fastened to the power tool unit and having first axial surfaces, a grip handle having on one end thereof a larger-diameter cup disposed radially around the handle holder and having second axial surfaces extending in substantially axially confronting relation to the first axial surfaces, and elastic members disposed between and joined to the first and second axial surfaces. The power tool unit and the handle are thus interconnected by the elastic members in a vibroisolating manner without using metallic plates. Even when some of the elastic members are torn apart, the power tool unit and the handle are prevented from being separated from each other by the first and second axial surfaces which are engageable with each other.

Abstract: A dampener for cushioning engagement forces of an impacting mechanism. An impacting mechanism has relatively movable members that can be releasably coupled together. The coupling engagement produces forces which tend to deform the coupling members. An impacting mechanism, having an actuator with a releasable coupling member is coupled to a relatively movable impact plunger, contains a dampener which compresses or deforms to cushion the coupling force. An impacting mechanism having a dampener for cushioning the forces during coupling engagement prevents the coupling members from being deformed.

Abstract: An inertia force balancing apparatus for a machine haivng a reciprocating heavy object, such as a Pilger rolling mill provided with a heavy object stand having a pair of Pilger mill rolls and horizontally supported such as to be reciprocable and with a drive device for imparting reciprocating motion to the Pilger mill stand by a motive power converted from rotational motion, into reciprocating motion. A spring device secured at its end to the heavy object and adapted to balance the inertial force of the reciprocating motion of the heavy object. A control device is provided for changing the spring force of the spring device in accordance with the rotational speed of the rotational motion of the drive device.

Abstract: A drill string is rotated by a top drive system and includes a floating sub which interconnects the upper end thereof with the drill pipe, and a bit at the lower end thereof. The bit is connected to the lower end of the drill pipe by means of a shock absorber. The floating sub prevents vibrational energy from the drill string from damaging the top drive system while the shock absorber prevents vibrational energy from damaging the bit and vice versa.

Abstract: A downhole drilling motor is disclosed in which an output shaft is allowed to translate in axial direction relative to the motor housing over a predetermined stroke. Fluid pressure of a drilling fluid pumped to a rotary drill bit driven by the motor may be used during operation of the motor to exert a predetermined axial force to the output shaft so as to control the axial force exerted to the bit during drilling.

Abstract: An indirect firing fastener driving tool is provided including a barrel (51), a piston (6) sliding in the barrel for driving a fastener (3) housed in a fastener guide (7). Between the barrel (51) and the fastener guide (7) are disposed a rigid ring (22) and a resilient ring (24). Inside the resilient ring (24) is disposed a rigid ring (27) for limiting the stroke of the ring (22) intended to be received in a recess (25) provided at the rear part of the fastener guide (7). The head (14) of the piston is of a truncated cone shape and may cooperate with a bore (23) of corresponding shape in the rigid ring (22). The rings serve as absorber for the piston (6) whose stroke is thus controlled.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing an electric brake/clutch (14) against rotation relative to a stationary member (10). A preferred system includes an anti-rotation lever (26) attached to and extending from a brake/clutch housing (16). Anti-rotation lever (26) includes a flange (32) at its free end. Flange (32) is situated between a pair of spaced opposed rubber bumpers (34) attached to stationary member (10). Thus, torque applied to the housing (16) of brake/clutch (14) is transmitted through anti-rotation lever (26), rubber bumper (34), and ultimately to stationary member (10). The distance between rubber bumpers (34) exceeds the thickness of flange (32), whereby anti-rotation lever (26) and housing (16) can radially float relative to stationary member (10), thereby permitting "runout" of brake/clutch assembly (14).

Abstract: A vibration isolator and shock absorber system which provides excellent protection to sensors against the deleterious effects of shock and vibration even under severe drilling conditions is presented. The vibration isolator and shock absorber system is enclosed within an outer cage and an inner yoke. The cage is attached to the drill collar which takes the full impact of the shock and vibration due to drilling. The yoke supports the sensor. Conical disc springs (e.g. Belleville springs) or the like are stacked between the yoke and the cage; and are supported by pairs of upper and lower support rings. These rings fit together to compress the springs and to allow for axial displacement as well as providing damping. The pairs of support rings are supported, in turn, between upper and lower elastomeric isolator rings. The upper elastomeric isolator ring is keyed to the yoke and the cage. Fluid is allowed to move through the system via orifices in both the elastomeric isolators and the pairs of support rings.

Abstract: A floating cushion connection member is operable between a power head and a drill string member. A first cap member is mounted about the periphery of a piston. A washpipe extends from within the bore of the piston to a mounting area in a second cap member. A body member connects the first and second cap members. A spline member in the form of drive pins located between the body member and the piston rotate the piston with the body member and second cap member and allow the piston to move axially relative to the body member and the second cap member. The washpipe has limited angular movement within the second cap member and the piston. Cushion members are provided between the second cap member and the piston and the piston and the first cap member, respectively.

Abstract: A mechanical spring journal assembly (20) particularly suited for use in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is employed for purposes of effectuating therewithin the pulverization of material such as coal. It is through the operation of the subject mechanical spring journal assembly (20) tht there is established the magnitude of the forces which the grinding rolls (18) of the bowl mill (10) apply to the coal for purposes of accomplishing the pulverization of the coal.

Abstract: In a sanitary valve with a tilting adjusting lever, which moves the closure member, the two wedge-shaped areas, which open and close in opposite directions on opposite sides of the adjusting lever, as it tilts, are used for locating a damping device, which retards the closing movement of the closure member in order to avoid water hammering. For this purpose, a liquid-filled chamber of variable volume is located in each of the two wedge-shaped areas; the two chambers are connected to each other by a restrictor channel. The damping device located in this way, which can be enclosed hermetically, necessitates no alterations to the valve itself.

Abstract: A coiled spring system (20) particularly suited for use in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is employed for purposes of effectuating therewithin the pulverization of material such as coal. It is through the operation of the subject coiled spring system (20) that there is established the magnitude of the forces which the grinding rolls (18) of the bowl mill (10) apply to the coal for purposes of accomplishing the pulverization of the coal. The subject coiled spring system (20) includes stud bearing housing means (36), preload stud means (38) suitably supported from the stud bearing housing means (36), pressure spring means (40) positioned in surrounding relation to the preload means (38), and spring housing means (42) encircling the pressure spring means (40).

Abstract: A recoil damper (10) for a reciprocating member (12) mounted in a housing (24) includes a annular ring (38,138) mounted adjacent a shoulder (28) formed on the reciprocation member, the annular ring (38,138) mounted in a viscous fluid interior of the housing. The annular ring (38,138) cooperates with the shoulder (28) of the reciprocating member (12) to allow a relatively free flow of the viscous fluid around the shoulder (28) upon motion of the reciprocating member (12) in one direction and to restrict flow of the viscous fluid around the shoulder (28) upon motion of the reciprocating member (12) in the other opposite direction.

Abstract: An impact force shaping head includes an elongated casing having an interior wall, an open end and a closed end and contains a liquid. A piston is slidingly mounted within the casing and extends longitudinally beyond the open end of the casing. The piston sealingly engages the interior wall of the casing to define a liquid-filled first chamber between the piston and the closed end of the casing. A reservoir contains liquid and a conduit connects the first chamber with the reservoir. A control valve controls the flow of liquid through the conduit. The control valve is operative in response to changes in the pressure of the liquid contained in the first chamber.

Abstract: A mechanical, vibration-preventing means to be used on mechanical and hydraulic presses, bar cutters, shearing machines and the like preferably cyclicly working machine tools with a pulse-like pressing process is adapted to absorb the stroke at punching and cutting in plates, bars, and the like articles of metal, plastics or another material by the resilient energy deriving from the deflection of the machine frame instead of being converted into vibrations and noise immediately after break through of the material being converted directly into rotational energy in a flywheel through a roller screw connection. This roller screw connection transforms the translatory movement of the machine tools into rotation.

Abstract: A vibration damper comprises a housing defining a cavity; a damping mass accommodated for oscillation in the cavity between wall surfaces; and spring elements situated on two opposite sides of the damping mass. Each spring element is in engagement with the damping mass and a respective one of the wall surfaces for positioning the damping mass in the cavity. Each spring element has a shape selected to confer to the spring element a dynamic deformation behavior characterizing spherical bodies. Further, the spring elements, as viewed together, are arranged at least approximately symmetrically with respect to a central axis of the damping mass oriented parallel to the path of oscillation. The vibration damper also includes an arrangement for guiding the damping mass linearly along the path of oscillation.