Abstract:
An isolator device comprises a first mount coupleable to an input structure subject to shock and/or vibration energy, a second mount coupleable to an object to be isolated. A flexure structure coupled between the first and second mounts, and comprises a plurality of parallel flexures, a series of flexures, and a plurality of transition portions, all defining an isolation path between the first and second mounts. The parallel flexures are tuned to resonant frequency to attenuate shock and/or vibration in an axial direction relative to a normal axis. The series of radial flexures are tuned to resonant frequencies to attenuate shock and/or vibration energy in both radial directions relative to the normal axis. The isolator device can be a single piece of metallic material. An elastomeric damping material can be disposed within openings defined by the flexure structure to dampen response at the isolator's resonant frequency.
Abstract:
A shock absorbing component having a pair of surfaces with a plurality of inwardly extending indentations in the top and bottom surfaces. The indentations extend between the surfaces to provide support members for the shock absorbing component. At least some of the indentations are hemispherical. The surfaces may be formed of mesh material to allow the passage of gas or fluid therethrough. One or more inserts may be placed in the indentations. The shock absorbing component can be constructed by molding upper and lower shock absorbing component halves wherein the molds are configured to provide indentations in the top and bottom surfaces. The upper and lower halves are then joined to complete the shock absorbing component.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a constrained layer damper (10) having slits (4) and/or cutout(s) (4) therein, which provides improved vibration damping performance. The constrained layer damper (10) of the invention is useful, for example, for damping rotatable spacer articles and also rotatable storage media such as compact disks.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a vehicle component (2) for attachment to a framework (4) of a vehicle, comprising a mounting assembly (6) for mounting said vehicle component (2) to said framework (4) with at least one solid structure (6.1) and at least one damper (6.2) corresponding pairwise to each other, whereat said mounting assembly (6) is designed and positioned to said framework (4) in an attachment state of said vehicle component (2) in such a way, that a force acting from said framework (4) onto said vehicle component (2) via a force transmission path is damped by said damper (6.2). In order to provide a vehicle component (2) for attachment to a framework (4) of a vehicle of alternative design, said mounting assembly (6) comprises a separate mounting bracket (6.3) for fastening said vehicle component (2) to said framework (4) of said vehicle and positioned between said damper (6.2) and said framework (4) of said vehicle in said attachment state of said vehicle component (2), with respect to said force transmission path.
Abstract:
A suspension strut includes a housing assembly including first and second (20-30) opposed housing members. The first and second housing members are relatively movable along an axis. At least the first housing member includes an engagement surface. At least one compressible spring member (50) interposed between the first and second housing members. The spring member includes a peripheral portion. The strut is configured such that, when the first and second housing members (20-30) are relatively displaced along the axis in a prescribed direction, the spring (50) member is axially compressed to provide a spring force opposing further relative displacement between the first and second housing members (20-30) in the prescribed direction, and the peripheral portion frictionally engages the engagement surface over an area of engagement to provide dynamic damping between the first and second housing members (20-30).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a bearing element having a base plate fitted on a support, for a seat or bed system, with a bearing plate to hold upholstery. The invention seeks to produce a bearing element whose range of spring is approximately equal to the total height, and which is easy to produce. To this end, at least two spring elements serving as bearing arms (12, 22) are fitted between the base plate (11, 21) and the bearing plate (15, 25). These spring elements, configured like leaf springs, are directed outwards from the base plate (11, 21). Their outer ends join the bearing plate (15, 25). In another version of the invention, a spring body (35, 35') is fitted between the base and bearing plate. The spring body head (35.2) and foot (35.1), like the bearing plate and base plate, have corresponding locking parts, so that the bearing plate can also be removably placed on the spring body (15, 15') and on the base plate (21). The invention also seeks to provide a bed system that is fitted with the inventive bearing elements, and which is characterized by its versatility. To this effect, fixing means for bearing elements are fitted on the plate or laths, preferably as undercrosses (30) that can be connected by socket connectors, with fixing means for the bearing element (10, 20) in the crossing area. A second version of the invention is intended in particular for lath frames (2) with mountable frame part(s) (3, 5, 7). In this version, at least one row of bearing elements (30') belonging to the outer mountable frame part is fitted with bearing elements (35') having a foot support (31) and a bearing plate (20, 40, 50). The other rows have bearing elements (30), which comprise a foot support (31), spring body (35, 35') and bearing plate (20, 40, 50).
Abstract:
A damping device to isolate electronic equipment from its surrounding environment may including a housing comprised of a lower housing and an upper housing, a base pad attached to a bottom side of the lower housing, a suspension material in connection with to a top side of the lower housing, an absorptive material in connection with the suspension material, the upper housing surrounding the absorptive material, and a top pad attached to a top side of the absorptive material. The diameter of the suspension material may be smaller than the diameter of the absorptive material, which may be smaller than the diameter of the upper housing, forming spaces to isolate the absorptive material within the housing.
Abstract:
A damper for damping vibration of a structural member of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The damper may include a first metal mesh pad which abuts an outer circumferential surface of the structural member, and a garter spring which abuts the first metal mesh pad. Both the metal mesh pad and the garter spring may completely or partially encircle the structural member. Alternatively, the damper may include a damper cover which encloses the first metal mesh pad and the garter spring and which abuts the outer surface of the structural member. A second metal mesh pad may be inserted between the damper cover and the garter spring. A gas turbine engine which comprises such a damper is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A compressible spring includes a substantially solid body defining a central axis and manufactured from an elastomeric material. A substantially solid abutment upstands axially on one end of the substantially solid body. There is also a lip that is disposed on a distal end of the axial abutment in a plane being substantially transverse to the central axis. An axial bore may be provided extending through the thicknesses of the body and abutment. Furthermore, a plate shape member may be provided that is mechanically secured to the substantially solid body during the forming process, wherein the abutment is passed through a central aperture in the rigid member and wherein the lip cages a thickness portion of the rigid member around the central aperture.
Abstract:
A compressible spring includes a substantially solid body defining a central axis and manufactured from an elastomeric material. A substantially solid abutment upstands axially on one end of the substantially solid body. There is also a lip that is disposed on a distal end of the axial abutment in a plane being substantially transverse to the central axis. An axial bore may be provided extending through the thicknesses of the body and abutment. Furthermore, a plate shape member may be provided that is mechanically secured to the substantially solid body during the forming process, wherein the abutment is passed through a central aperture in the rigid member and wherein the lip cages a thickness portion of the rigid member around the central aperture.