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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 13, 1999
Alastair John Young, Kenilworth, GB;
AP TMF Limited, Leamington Spa, GB;
Abstract
A damping device ( ) includes co-axially arranged first and second parts ( ) which can rotate relative to each other by a limited amount about an axis ( ) of the damping device. The device also includes at least one linkage device ( A) comprising an anchor link ( ) pivotally connected via a first pivot ( ) to the first part ( ) and having a torque transmitting connection ( A) with the second part ( ). The linkage device ( A) acting to resist relative rotation of the first and second pars ( ). There is also provided a resilient means in the form of coil spring ( A) which acts generally circumferentially between the linkage device ( A) and the first part ( ) to resist relative rotation of the first and second parts ( ).