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Vibration isolation mounting assembly

US8272786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 2009
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/43
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An annular vibration isolator for a rotating shaft supported by a bearing is provided. The annular vibration isolator comprises an outer ring extending substantially entirely around the bearing, an arc portion having a contact portion extending toward the bearing, first and second axial portions enclosing a cavity, a first flange portion forming a first channel, a second flange portion forming a second channel, and the first and second flange portions forming a chamber within the cavity and forming a radial passageway connecting the chamber to the first and second channels, and a bellows disposed in the chamber and coupled to the radial passageway, the bellows adapted to receive a fluid from the first and second channels.

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