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Vibration proofing support structure for engine of vehicle

US4930743A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1988
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K5/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vibration proofing support structure for engines, capable of preventing the vibrations of an engine from being transmitted to the main frames on which the engine is supported, and improving the twisting strength of the main frames, consisting of left and right main frames provided on both sides of an engine, a connecting frame connecting the left and right main frames together and fixed to the lower surfaces of the front portions of the main frames, rotatable shaft provided at the intermediate portion of the connecting frame and fixing a front axle pivotably thereto, a front lower vibration proofing member provided on the portion of the connecting frame which is above the rotatable shaft, vibration restricting members provided in positions above and substantially crossing the front lower vibration proofing member and above the left and right main frames with clearances left between the restricting members and said main frames and left and right rear vibration proofing members via which the left and right rear portions of the engine are supported in a vibration isolated state on the left and right main frames.

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