Vibration isolator mechanism with adjustable force application mechanism
US10677310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2228/063
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vibration isolator mechanism is provided for limiting transfer of vibrations from a first element to a second element coupled to the first element. The vibration isolator mechanism may include a vibration isolator structured to provide a quasi-zero/negative stiffness response to a force applied to the vibration isolator when the applied force is within a predetermined range. The vibration isolator mechanism may also include a force application mechanism structured to apply a force to the vibration isolator. The vibration isolator mechanism may also include a force adjustment mechanism structured to adjust the force applied to the vibration isolator by the force application mechanism so that the applied force is within the predetermined range.
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