Bi-state hydraulic mount with integral controller
US7036804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F13/268
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic mount having first and second fluid tracks, and a decoupler functioning as an air spring with two remotely selectable settings. The settings allow tailoring of the air spring characteristics to provide mount damping for differing engine operating states, such as engine idle. A solenoid is used to select a smaller or larger air volume to control the characteristics of the air spring and, in turn, the dynamic response of the hydraulic mount. An integral controller provides switched operation of the solenoid and compensates for variations in temperature and input voltage, as well as minimizing electrical noise generated by the solenoid when it is energized.
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