Unidirectional device for connecting two objects

摘要

The connector for two objects (1,2) has two connecting parts (3,4) each constituted from a U shaped flexible strip with two parallel branches of the same length. One of the branches is fixed at its end to the first object and the other branch fixed by its end to the second object. The two parts are located with their branches parallel and spaced in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the strips. To avoid parasitic oscillations of the connecting part tops (7) they are joined by a connection able to dissipate oscillation energy. This connection comprises a rigid piece (20) connected to each connecting part by a pivot (21,22) whose rotation causes dissipation of mechanical energy in absorbers (23,24).