DAMPER ASSEMBLY

摘要

A damper assembly for use with a transmission structure having at least two spline tooth spaces. The damper assembly comprises a torque transmission plate having at least a first and second spline situated to engage the at least two splined tooth spaces and a damper element located such that when the torque transmission plate engages the transmission structure, the damper element will be compressed between the first spline and one of the at least two splined tooth spaces before the second spline engages the other of the at least two spline spaces. Accordingly, the engagement of the second spline with the other of the at least two splined tooth spaces is dampened.