Abstract: A constant damping system includes a damping body having a cap and a stem extending from the cap, a suspension rod accepted through the damping body, a damping fluid provided between the suspension rod and the stem of the damping body, the damping fluid configured to provide a constant damping force between the suspension rod and the stem, wherein the damping fluid is one of a hydro-carbon base or a silicon base, and an axial spring having a first end attached to the suspension rod and a second end contacting the cap of the damping body.

Abstract: A constant damping system includes a damping body having a cap and a stem extending from the cap, a suspension rod accepted through the damping body, a damping fluid provided between the suspension rod and the stem of the damping body, the damping fluid configured to provide a constant damping force between the suspension rod and the stem, wherein the damping fluid is one of a hydro-carbon base or a silicon base, and an axial spring having a first end attached to the suspension rod and a second end contacting the cap of the damping body.

Abstract: A washing machine is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a tub disposed within the cabinet, and a passive pneumatic damper. The passive pneumatic damper may be attached to the tub within the cabinet. The pneumatic damper may include a rod, a casing, and a piston. The rod may extend between a first end portion and a second end portion. The casing may include a body that defines a damping chamber and an axis of motion. The body may include a first end cap and an oppositely-positioned second end cap, and a sidewall that extends between the first end cap and the second end cap. The piston may be slidable along the axis of motion within the damping chamber. The body may define a passive air aperture that extends in fluid communication between the damping chamber and an ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a sub-washer unit of a washing machine appliance includes a first plate spaced apart from a second plate along a vertical direction. The first and second plates may be formed from a continuous piece of material. The second plate is fixable to an apron of the washing machine such that the first plate is cantilevered with respect to the second plate when the second plate is fixed to the apron. A related washing machine appliance is also provided.

Abstract: A washing machine is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a tub disposed within the cabinet, and a passive pneumatic damper. The passive pneumatic damper may be attached to the tub within the cabinet. The pneumatic damper may include a rod, a casing, and a piston. The rod may extend between a first end portion and a second end portion. The casing may include a body that defines a damping chamber and an axis of motion. The body may include a first end cap and an oppositely-positioned second end cap, and a sidewall that extends between the first end cap and the second end cap. The piston may be slidable along the axis of motion within the damping chamber. The body may define a passive air aperture that extends in fluid communication between the damping chamber and an ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a sub-washer unit of a washing machine appliance includes a first plate spaced apart from a second plate along a vertical direction. The first and second plates may be formed from a continuous piece of material. The second plate is fixable to an apron of the washing machine such that the first plate is cantilevered with respect to the second plate when the second plate is fixed to the apron. A related washing machine appliance is also provided.