Patents by Inventor Soichiro Imai

Soichiro Imai has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vibration absorbing mounting mechanism for an automotive air conditioning compressor
    Patent number: 4993682
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism for coupling a compressor to an automobile engine including a mounting bracket, at least one flange projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the compressor and a fastener for fastening each flange to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a vibration absorbing coupling mechanism for coupling each fastener to the mounting bracket and absorbing vibration generated by the compressor. The vibration absorbing coupling mechanism comprises at least one vibration absorbing unit having its longitudinal axis in substanially parallel alignment with the longitudinal axis of the compressor, while being in substantially perpendicular alignment with the center line of at least one of the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Sanden Corporation
    Inventors: Soichiro Imai, Seiji Shimazaki
  • Mounting mechanism for an automotive air conditioning compressor
    Patent number: 4988071
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism is disclosed, which connects a compressor of an automotive air conditioning system to an automobile engine through a mounting bracket. A bolt-nut mechanism connects the bracket to a flange portion projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the compressor. The bolt penetrates holes formed through the bracket and flange portions and an axial vibration absorbing unit disposed in either one of the holes. The absorbing unit includes an elastic member to absorb the axial vibration of the compressor. Coupling members connect between the mounting bracket and the compressor and are axially movable but not radially movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Sanden Corporation
    Inventors: Seiji Shimazaki, Soichiro Imai
  • Mounting mechanism for an automotive air conditioning compressor
    Patent number: 4834336
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism is disclosed, which connects a compressor of an automotive air conditioning system to an automobile engine through a mounting bracket. A bolt-nut mechanism connects the bracket to a flange portion projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the compressor. The bolt penetrates holes formed through the bracket and flange portions and an axial vibration absorbing unit disposed in either one of the holes. The absorbing unit includes an elastic member to absorb the axial vibration of the compressor. Coupling members connect between the mounting bracket and the compressor and are axially movable but not radially movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Sanden Corporation
    Inventors: Seiji Shimazaki, Soichiro Imai