SHOCK-ABSORBING MEMBER Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering, in particular, general-purpose parts of machines, such as shock-absorbing member working in twisting, compression and tension modes of operation. SUBSTANCE: shock-absorbing member has hollow cylinder formed as thin-walled tube with parallel through recesses on its generatrix and inclined at an angle of 0 <α< 90 deg to define identical plated springy members. These members may be made in any number but no less than three, and may have left-hand or right-hand direction of inclination. EFFECT: increased shock-absorbing efficiency, improved strength and enhanced reliability in operation. 4 dwg