Abstract: Measuring method for quickly checking the damping coefficient of torsion-vibration dampers filled with a viscous liquid and being provided with a swing ring. The basic principle relates to the recognition that there is a well measurable, numerically characterizable relation between the damping coefficient of a damper of a given nominal geometry and the number of vibrations of the freely oscillating system into which the damper being tested is fitted. An exemplary, preferred apparatus is described for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Measuring apparatus for quickly checking the damping coefficient of torsion-vibration dampers filled with a viscous liquid and being provided with a swing ring. The basic principle relates to the recognition that there is a well measurable, numerically characterizable relation between the damping coefficient of a damper of a given nominal geometry and the number of vibrations of the freely oscillating system. The apparatus comprises three main units, such as at least one torsional-vibrating system, at least one mechanism producing the free oscillation, and an electronic unit. Each unit is disclosed including optional as well as alternative detail solutions thereof.