(19)
(11) EP 1 715 112 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
02.11.2006 Bulletin 2006/44

(43) Date of publication A2:
25.10.2006 Bulletin 2006/43

(21) Application number: 05103635.8

(22) Date of filing: 02.05.2005
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
E04B 1/98(2006.01)
E04H 9/02(2006.01)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL BA HR LV MK YU

(30) Priority: 21.04.2005 EP 05103223

(71) Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
415 50 Göteborg (SE)

(72) Inventor:
  • FIND, SÖREN
    DK-2800, LYNGBY (DK)

   


(54) Eigenfrequency oscillation dampering unit


(57) An eigenfrequency oscillation dampering unit (1) for a tall construction is disclosed. It comprises a support structure (3) under a mass member (5) and receiving the mass member (5), and the support structure (3) presenting a first spherical feature(7). The mass member (5) presents a second spherical feature (9) matching the first spherical feature. The first and second spherical features (7, 9) present a radius corresponding to a length of a mathematical pendulum, wherein the radius is related to an eigenfrequency of the tall construction. The first spherical feature (7) and the second spherical feature (9) presents an essentially common center point. A contact means (11) is arranged on one of the mass member (5) and the support structure (3), and between the first spherical feature (7) and the second spherical feature (9), allowing the mass member (5) to move in relation to the support structure (3). Non limiting Applications of the present invention include a windmill, a chimney, and a building.







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