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Vibration isolation device with load dependent stiffness

US6715746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2228/066
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vibration isolation device is disclosed. More specifically the vibration isolation device of the present invention comprises a fuse for decreasing the mount stiffness when loads above a threshold load value are applied to the device. The fuse for decreasing the mount stiffness comprises a shear pin with shear locations that comprise annular grooves with semielliptical cross sections.

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