FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of the rotary damper:
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view thereof that has been rotated 180° from that shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a side view thereof showing the side that is 90° clockwise from that shown in FIG. 4;
FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a side view thereof showing the side opposite that shown in FIG. 6; and,
FIG. 9 is a side view thereof showing the side opposite that shown in FIG. 4.
The dashed lines in the drawings depict unclaimed environmental subject matter.
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