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Isolator mount for shock and vibration

US7451966B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2002
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0091
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An isolator mount with shock and vibration applications is presented. Specifically, the invention is comprised of an energy dissipating material disposed between deflectable elements. The invention is capable of damping small disturbance excitations and mitigating large shocks. The invention transfers mechanical energy to the dissipating materials via device structure and matrix. Materials dissipate shock and vibration either as heat or magnet energy. The invention includes a semi-passive mode for harsh environments and an active mode for benign environments. A snap-together modular embodiment with quasi-static adjustability enables two or more isolators to address a wide variety of conditions and to respond to changing conditions.

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