Isolator mount for shock and vibration
US7131640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0091
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An isolator mount for the active dissipation of shocks and vibrations is presented. The invention includes at least one energy dissipating element disposed between deflectable elements so as to provide soft damping for small disturbance excitations, yet remaining sufficiently stiff to mitigate large shocks. The mount transfers mechanical energy to the dissipating element via the device structure. Dissipating element mitigates the energy in shocks and vibrations as either heat or magnetic energy. A snap-together modular embodiment enables the coupling of two or more isolators for use within a wide variety of shock and vibration applications. Quasi-static tuning of one or more mounts comprising a snap-together module facilitates an active response to changing conditions.
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