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Floor structure for reducing vibration

US4565039A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1984
Grant dateJan 21, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B1/98
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A floor structure for reducing vibration comprises a panel for mounting a load thereon and a plurality of shock absorbers elastically supporting the panel over a base floor, each shock absorber comprising a base plate slidably mounted on the base floor, a longitudinal spring fitted between the panel and the base plate and a damper swingably connected at respective ends thereof to the panel and the base plate respectively. At least one of the shock absorbers includes a plurality of horizontal springs normally maintaining such shock absorber at a predetermined position with respect to the base floor.

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