Noise reduction device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9243685
APP PUB NO 20090260291A1
SERIAL NO

12106142

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The invention relates to a noise reduction device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device that is suitable for use with a drive chain, for reducing noise and vibration resulting from the chain contacting its surrounding environment (rattle noise). The present invention has particular but not exclusive application in reducing noise in chains installed as part of powered door assemblies. In one form, the invention provides a noise reduction device suitable for use with a chain comprising a plurality of connected links, the device adapted for attachment to a link, such that when attached, the member is fixed to and movable with the link and presents one or more surfaces to an environment surrounding the chain, the or each surface provided with damping means to reduce noise associated with the chain contacting the surrounding environment.

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AUTOMATIC TECHNOLOGY (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDKEYSBOROUGH VICTORIA 3173

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dang, Toan Quac Richmond, AU 1 6
Hawkins, Ray Russell Frankston, AU 2 21

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