Mounting for engines and the like
US5351930A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting (20) which provides low vertical and lateral spring rates for excellent lateral and vertical vibration isolation yet provides a high roll stiffness for reacting torsional moments, while reducing isolator complexity and eliminating the need for a yoke or hanger. The mounting (20) includes a top member (34), a first arm (26) and a second arm (28) which are flexibly interleaved or attached. The first arm (26) is attached to a top member (34) by way of a pivot which can be a spring (30), the second arm (28) is also attached to the top member (34) by another pivot which can be a spring (32), and a third spring (36) attaches the arms (26) and (28) to each other. The arms (26) and (28) also attach to the supported member (22) preferably at their respective outboard ends (38), or at least one intermediate link can be used. The arms (26) and (28) are stiffly interconnected to one another, yet flexibly connected to a top member (34), such that relative vertical movement between the arms (26) and (28) is restricted. Thus a high roll stiffness is provided, yet allowing movement of the arms (26) and (28) as a unit for providing vertical and lateral isolation. One embodiment of the mo…
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