Abstract: A fluid-filled resilient bushing including a resilient member interposed between inner and outer sleeves, and an elastically yieldable partition member. The resilient member and the partition member cooperate with the outer sleeve to define a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber, which are disposed opposite to each other in a first direction in which the bushing receives a vibrational load. The chambers communicate with each other through an orifice. The bushing includes a damping device which has a first portion disposed within the pressure-receiving chamber, so as to extend from a bottom of the chamber. The first portion has a radial end face whose periphery is spaced apart from the periphery of the pressure-receiving chamber, such that an annular spacing is formed between the peripheries of the first portion and the chamber.

Abstract: Fixing means (4, 5) extend axially throughout this support which has a generally annular shape. It comprises an annular elastically yieldable body (1) connected to two frames (2, 3), a flexible elastically yieldable wall (8) fixed between the two frames (2, 3) and defining with the outer surface of the body (1) a working chamber (A). This chamber communicates with an expansion chamber (B) through a duct (16). The support also includes means for limiting its axial and radial movements. Such a support has a particularly low specific stiffness both in the axial and transverse direction, which improves the filtering of high frequency vibrations, while affording a good damping of low frequency and large amplitude trepidations. It is moreover easy to manufacture and therefore of relatively low cost.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount has a pair of mounting members, an elastomeric body that connects the mounting members, an elastomeric diaphragm that is connected to one of the members and cooperates with the body to define a closed cavity, and a partition that divides the cavity into a chamber enclosed on one side by the partition and the elastomeric body and another chamber that is enclosed on one side by the partition and the diaphragm. A liquid fills the chambers and a damping orifice connects the chamber to provide damping by throttling liquid flow therethrough. The partition comprises a rigid singular imperforate body that is mounted at a cylindrical surface thereof for unrestrained reciprocal movement within prescribed limits in an interior cylindrical wall of one of the mounting members thereby to effect limited cyclic volume change in the chambers so that the liquid is not then forced through the damping orifice.

Abstract: A fluid filled elastic bushing, including a tubular inner sleeve to which a shaft member is fixed, and a tubular outer sleeve which is secured to a support structure and which is disposed radially outwardly of the inner sleeve so as to form an annular space between the outer and inner circumferential surfaces of the inner and outer sleeves, and to form a cylindrical space between opposed bottom walls at the closed ends of the two sleeves. The bushing further includes a cylindrical elastic connecting member which fluid tightly fills a portion of the annular space adjacent to the open ends of the two sleeves, and thereby cooperates with the sleeves to define a fluid chamber which includes a remaining portion of the annular space and the cylindrical space and which is filled with the fluid.

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic mount including an elastic body for connection of a first and a second member, a closure member secured to the second member and cooperating with at least the elastic body to define a fluid chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid, a device for dividing the fluid chamber into a first chamber on the side of the first member and a second chamber on the side of the second member, a device for defining a passage for restricted communication between the first and second chambers, and a device for accommodating a pressure difference between the first and second chambers.

Abstract: A dual mode vibration isolator for reducing transmission of vibrations between a forward body and an aft body includes a mounting member positioned between the forward and aft bodies, a plurality of magnetic actuators each having an armature fixed to the forward body and a stator mounted on the mounting member, and a plurality of linear actuators pivotally connected between the aft body and the mounting member. The magnetic actuators support the forward body relative to the mounting member by magnetically supporting the armatures between paired stator cores in each stator. The magnetic actuators are controlled, preferably through local flux feedback loops, to permit the stators to vibrate relative to the armature without transmitting forces to the armatures, thus isolating the vibration of the aft body and mounting member from the forward body. The linear actuators extend and contract to reposition the forward body and mounting member relative to the aft body.

Abstract: A fluid-filled cylindrical elastic mount including an inner and an outer sleeve disposed in radially spaced-apart relation with each other and attached to one and the other of a load member and a support structure, an elastic body interposed between the inner and outer sleeves for elastically connecting these sleeves and having a pressure-receiving chamber, and a closure member cooperating with the outer sleeve to define a equilibrium chamber within a void formed between the inner and outer sleeves so as to extend in the axial direction of the sleeves. The pressure-receiving and equilibrium chambers are filled with a non-compressible fluid and communicate with each other through a restricted passage. A protective member fixedly provided on the inner sleeve for movement with the inner sleeve is inserted through the void so as to elastically deform the closure member toward the outer sleeve before the elastic mount is attached to the load member.

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic cushioning device for elastically connecting a first and a second member, including an inner sleeve attached to the first member, an elastic body fitted on the inner sleeve and having two pockets which are open in opposite axial end faces of the elastic body, two closure members for closing the open ends of the pockets to thereby form two fluid chambers, an orifice member embedded in the elastic body and having an orifice communicating with the fluid chambers, and a mounting plate secured to the orifice member. At least one of opposite ends of the orifice is open at a bottom of the corresponding at least one of the pockets, and at least one stopper rubber block is secured to each of at least one of the closure members which closes the corresponding at least one of the pockets. Each rubber block extends into the corresponding one of the fluid chambers such that a free end of each rubber block is normally spaced apart from the corresponding open end of the orifice.

Abstract: A damper assembly, for supporting a seat of a vehicle such as a small-sized motor boat, comprises a lower bracket adapted to be attached to a floor of the vehicle, an upper bracket adapted to be attached to the seat, and a damper mounted between the upper and lower brackets. The damper includes an outer tube extending upwardly from the lower bracket, an inner tube extending downwardly from the upper bracket and telescopically inserted in the outer tube, and a guide tube secured to the lower bracket and telescopically inserted in the inner tube. The inner and guide tubes are connected together so as to allow the inner tube to slide longitudinally on the guide tube but so as to prevent the inner tube from rotation or turning about the guide tube.

Abstract: A composite engine mount includes first and second members and an elastic member. The second member defines a space into which one portion of the first member extends. A first stopper rubber for providing a front and rear, left and right and rebound stopper is fixed to the one portion of the first member. Due to the structure, an assembly of the mount and brackets to be fixed to the first and second members can be made small. Such a mount is suitable for use in a left-hand and a right-hand engine mount for a transversely mounted engine.

Abstract: A liquid-filled vibration isolating device comprises a central member, an outer sleeve, an elastic member interposed between the central member and the outer sleeve, at least two liquid chambers defined among them and filled with a liquid, a restricted passage communicating the liquid chambers with each other and a stopper protruding from the central member toward the liquid chamber. In this device, a through-hole is arranged so as to open to the liquid chambers through the stoppers, and a vibration member is disposed in the through-hole, whereby high frequency, small amplitude vibrations can sufficiently be absorbed in addition to the effective damping of low frequency, large amplitude vibrations.

Abstract: A hydraulically damped anti-vibration mount has a flexible diaphragm, an outer metal casing, an annular rubber spring and an inner metal portion, together defining a cavity filled with a fluid. A damper plate divides the cavity into an upper chamber and a lower chamber which are in fluid communication through a damper channel located within the damper plate. A cup-shaped bumper attached to the inner metal portion and extending axially inward into the upper chamber has a radially outwardly extending flange located at an end distal to the inner metal portion. A flexible flap in the shape of an "h" or a wishbone extends radially outwardly from the flange toward the outer metal casing to within a clearance of about 1 mm to about 6 mm to inhibit the dynamic rate of the mount.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount is construded as a pair of mounting members, an elastomeric body that connects these members, an elastomeric diaphragm that is connected to one of the members and cooperates with the elastomeric body to define a closed cavity, and a partition that divides the cavity into a chamber enclosed by one side of the partition and the elastomeric body and another chamber enclosed by the other side of the partition and the diaphragm. A cylindrical sleeve interconnects the elastomeric body and one of the mounting members and sealingly peripherally clamps the diaphragm to the one mounting member independent of the partition which is mounted for unrestrained reciprocal movement and solely separates the chambers. A liquid fills the chambers and a damping orifice connects the chambers to provide damping. The damping orifice is provided by forming the partition with a spiral groove in an annular surface thereof that cooperates with an interior wall on the one mounting member to define the damping orifice.

Abstract: A rubber sleeve spring of two independently made parts each including two supporting sleeves one radially surrounding another, as well as a spring body of rubber joining the supporting sleeves and with two recesses corresponding to one another in the spring body. The two parts are so configured and assembled in a unit such that the recesses combine to form liquid-filled, sealed chambers which are in liquid-carrying communication with one another through a passage-like opening. The opening includes, in tandem, a first passage and a second passage of two branch passages which are connected parallel. The two branch passages differ from one another by having cross sections of different magnitude and/or different length and/or different cross-sectional variation over their length. They are preferably disposed in the plane of separation of the rubber sleeve spring.

Abstract: A shock absorbing assembly having sections for controlling the modal deformation of collapse and capable of absorbing the dynamic energy of impact caused by the rapid deceleration of heavy masses is provided. The shock absorbing assembly has a plurality of arcuate steel sections sandwiched between steel plates with an elastomeric rubber compound secured to and covering at least one surface of one plate. Each of the arcuate steel sections are provided with a groove in its soffit.

Abstract: A hydraulically damped elastic mounting, especially for the engines of motor vehicles. To achieve, with a straightforward and economical construction, an effective, purely hydraulic damping of long-stroke, low-frequency vibrations, and a complete absorption of acoustic, i.e. short-stroke, high-frequency vibrations, a working cylinder is filled with a low-viscosity hydraulic fluid, and a damping disk mounted on the connecting rod nearly completely spans the cross-sectional area of the working cylinder. Provided all the way around on the periphery of a damping disk is a profiled shape that seals, in a substantially contact-free manner, the annular gap between the damping disk and the inner wall of the working cylinder. The damping disk divides the working cylinder into two partial chambers that communicate with one another via at least one calibrated transfer passage.

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic mount including a first support member and second support member, an elastic body interposed between the first and second support members, a closure member for partially defining a fluid chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid, a partition device for dividing the fluid chamber into a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber, a device for defining a restricted passage for restricted fluid communication between the pressure-receiving and equilibrium chambers, and a movable member which is supported deformably or displaceably in a load-receiving direction. The elastic mount further includes an operating device having a cup-shaped member for dividing the pressure-receiving chamber into a first section on the side of the first support member and a second section on the side of the partition device. The cup-shaped member cooperates with the elastic body to define an annular restricted portion which communicates with the first and second sections.

Abstract: An indirect firing fastener driving tool is provided including a barrel (51), a piston (6) sliding in the barrel for driving a fastener (3) housed in a fastener guide (7). Between the barrel (51) and the fastener guide (7) are disposed a rigid ring (22) and a resilient ring (24). Inside the resilient ring (24) is disposed a rigid ring (27) for limiting the stroke of the ring (22) intended to be received in a recess (25) provided at the rear part of the fastener guide (7). The head (14) of the piston is of a truncated cone shape and may cooperate with a bore (23) of corresponding shape in the rigid ring (22). The rings serve as absorber for the piston (6) whose stroke is thus controlled.

Abstract: An improved measuring device for measuring the unit weight of sliver as it passes through a trumpet includes a trumpet gauge plate for supporting the trumpet and a pair of weighted elements mounted on each side of the plate. The plate includes upper, lower and central portions wherein the lower portion includes an opening for supporting the trumpet and the central portion has a reduced cross section. A plurality of strain gauges for detecting deflections is mounted on front and rear surfaces of the central portions adjacent the lower portion and the weighted elements. The strain gauges are electrically connected in a modified Wheatstone Bridge configuration. Deflection sensings in strain gauges adjacent the weighted elements cancel out deflection sensings produced by external vibrations to produce an accurate measurement of the sliver weight.

Abstract: A hydraulic bearing mount including a rubber-elastic conical support having a thin-walled elastic bellows member which is connected with a metal anchor and a housing through the intermediary of vulcanization. The support member possesses reniform or kidney-shaped regions possessing a thinner material thickness in proximity to the housing, the regions being located opposite each other and symmetrically relative to a transverse axis, and in which the regions are constituted of thin-walled, curved rolling bellows.

Abstract: A hydraulically damped tubular rubber spring comprising spaced apart inner and outer tubes, made of aluminum, sheet metal or plastic. Disposed in the spacing between the tubes is a rubber element which is adhesively mounted both internally and externally and which comprises at least two chambers, arranged in a row in the direction in which the forces are applied, and separated by a partition. These chambers are filled with a liquid and interconnected through at least one throttle opening. The inner tube is provided at least at one point with a radial enlargement of its wall, and the throttle opening is enclosed over at least a portion of its length by the radial enlargement.

Abstract: An engine mount with hydraulic damping includes a wall of elastomeric material and a bearing plate for supporting an engine together defining a working chamber. The bearing plate is disposed at an end of the working chamber defining an inner surface of the bearing plate facing the working chamber. The inner surface has a recess formed therein in the form of an air storage chamber. A throttle element closes off the air storage chamber from the working chamber. The throttle element has a central throttle opening formed therein.

Abstract: A damping device which is disposed between an oscillating mass and a fixed structure. The device includes a rigid container, a first membrane forming the lid of the container, a low-viscosity liquid inside the container, an elastomeric diaphragm separating the space inside the container into two chambers, a second elastomeric membrane forming the base of the second chamber, and annular conduit with its two ends hydraulically connecting the first chamber to the second chamber for damping low frequency and high amplitude oscillations of the oscillating mass. The elastomeric diaphragm extends up to the annular damping conduit, and the diaphragm forms at least a portion of the conduit wall.

Abstract: A fluid-filled bushing comprises an outer tube, an inner tube disposed coaxially in the outer tube, a plurality of resilient members disposed between the outer and inner tubes and defining a fluid chamber therebetween, and a closure member disposed in the fluid chamber and having a base fitted in the outer tube and a support disposed around the inner tube and supporting the inner tube swingably and axially slidably, the closure member dividing the fluid chamber into a plurality of fluid chambers. The closure member has a valve mechanism for varying the rate of fluid communication between the divided fluid chambers. The resilient members include two substantially annular resilient partitions positioned coaxially and axially symmetrically with respect to the closure member positioned between the resilient partitions.

Abstract: A damping system for attenuating the transverse oscillation of a structure caused by external forces having a countermass attached to the structure by a spring and a coulomb damper. The parameters of the damping system are chosen so that the natural frequency of the damping system matches the natural frequency of oscillation of the structure.

Abstract: A dual-chamber support bed with hydraulic cushioning especially for engine mount in motor vehicles includes a working chamber and a compensating chamber filled with liquid have walls (3, 4) comprising annular rubber diaphragms with a predetermined buckling characteristic to adapt to the operating load the chambers are connected to one another through a nozzle channel. The nozzle channel is defined between profiled parts overlapping one another which are two rigid components of a housing that are adjustable to one another. The channel flow resistance is adjustable by means of a screw-driven regulating unit. The two components forming the nozzle channel there between are adjustable axially relative to one another in the direction of the vertical axis of the mount. One of these components is thread onto a spindle that can rotate freely in the housing. An operating member for rotating the spindle extends out of the housing, and can be screwed on it coaxially with the vertical axis.

Abstract: A vibration isolating apparatus is interposed between a vibration generating portion and a vibration receiving portion. The apparatus includes a main body which has a portion thereof constituted by a resilient member. The main body is provided with a liquid chamber which is capable of being expanded and contracted. The liquid chamber is divided by a partition member into small liquid chambers which are communicated with each other through an orifice. The orifice is able to absorb low-frequency vibrations but unable to absorb high-frequency vibrations. For this reason, a resilient membrane is provided between the small liquid chambers in such a manner as to suppress the rise in pressure inside the small liquid chambers so that high-frequency vibrations are also absorbed.

Abstract: A damping element for damping three-dimensional and torsional oscillations, in particular in hand tools, is proposed. The damping element includes an approximately bell-shaped rubber spring element defining a cavity which is filled with a damping fluid. The cavity is closed off at its open end with a rubber diaphragm. Within the cavity there is mounted at least one partition which defines overflow conduits or passages, and additional partitions at an angle to the partition defining the overflow conduits. The partition defining the overflow conduits is rigidly joined to a fastening sleeve situated in the rubber spring at the end thereof opposite to its open end.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount assembly includes a pair of mounting members connected to each other through a hollow elastomeric body. The body is closed by a resilient diaphragm so as to form a cavity for damping liquid. A partition or plate is provided to divide the fluid filled cavity into two distinct chambers. A primary chamber is formed between the partition and the interior wall of the body. A secondary chamber is formed between the partition and the interior wall of the diaphragm. The partition includes at least two flow passages connecting the two chambers. A sliding gate extends across the opening to one of the passages. This gate is displaceable to direct an infinitely variable flow of liquid between the primary and secondary chambers to provide an infinitely variable damping effect. The gate is actuated by a linear solenoid providing this desired proportional operation. The other passage opening remains fully open at all times. In another embodiment, a rotary valve extends across the passage entry.

Abstract: A vibration isolating apparatus is provided with a liquid chamber which is capable of being expanded and contracted for the purpose of absorbing vibrations. The liquid chamber is partitioned into small liquid chambers by a resilient membrane, the chambers being communicated with each other through an orifice. Vibrations are transmitted to the small liquid chambers through a transmission shaft which extends through the resilient membrane and which is slidable relative to the membrane. Accordingly, even when the direction in which vibrations act changes, vibrations applied to one small liquid chamber are reliably transmitted to the other small liquid chamber. Thus, contraction of one small liquid chamber causes the other small liquid chamber to expand, and a liquid is forced to pass through the orifice while generating fluid resistance whereby the vibrations are absorbed.

Abstract: A vibration isolating apparatus has a pair of small liquid chambers which are communicated with each other through an orifice. A partition which divides the small liquid chambers is provided with a vibrating plate in order to suppress rise in liquid pressure within the small liquid chambers. When a vibration of extremely low frequency is input, a part of a flexible membrane which defines a part of the liquid chamber is pressed against the vibrating plate by the action of a restraining means to prevent vibration of the vibrating plate. Accordingly, the occurrence of resonance of the liquid within the orifice is ensured, and the vibration is thereby effectively absorbed.

Abstract: A mounting structure disposed between a body and a power unit of a vehicle for mounting of the power unit on the body, so as to effect vibration damping and isolation under the control of a control device, including: an elastic body connected to one of the body and the power unit of the vehicle, and partially defining a pressure-receiving chamber filled with an incompressible fluid; an elastic member partially defining an equilibrium chamber filled with the fluid and communicating with the pressure-receiving chamber, so as to permit a change in a volume of the pressure-receiving chamber; a movable member disposed between the pressure-receiving and equilibrium chambers, and exposed to the pressure-receiving and equilibrium chambers, the movable member being movable over a predetermined maximum distance in opposite directions parallel to a direction in which the mounting structure receives vibrations; an elastic holder for flexibly supporting the movable member such that the movable member is movable in the opp

Abstract: The present invention provides simple and effective mechanisms, apparatus and self contained fluid circuitry to hydraulically actuate the vehicle's seat in generally downward movement in response to general upward movement of the vehicle's terrain contacting apparatus in relation to the vehicle's main body mass. The present invention also includes a simple device to remotely adjust and control the response movement of a hydraulic seat actuator. Also included in the invention is a means of controlling the actions of one or more hydraulic double acting piston pumps.

Abstract: An apparatus for damping a plurality of vibrations applicable to an apparatus for mounting a vehicular engine on a vehicle body. The apparatus comprises: (a) a first block; (b) a second block; (c) a block member for damping first vibrations having high frequencies and having large amplitudes, the first vibrations being generated and transmitted from the first block to the second block; and (d) at least one viscous shearing force resistance generator for damping second vibrations having low frequencies and large amplitudes, the second vibrations being generated and transmitted from the first block to the second block and from the second block to the first block. The viscous shearing force resistance generator is formed within the block member. The viscous shearing force resistance generator, e.g.

Abstract: A vibration insulating device to be installed between two members of a vibration system of an automotive vehicle. The device consists of an annular elastic member disposed between coaxial inner and outer cylindrical members and located coaxial with the outer cylindrical member. The elastic member is formed at its outer peripheral surface with a deep annular groove coaxial with the outer cylindrical member which groove is covered with the outer cylindrical member to define an annular hollow chamber. A generally cylindrical flexible diaphragm member is secured between the outer cylindrical member and the elastic member in such a manner that its central annular section divides the hollow chamber into a radially outward gas chamber and a radially inward liquid chamber, thereby effectively absorbing even high frequency small amplitude vibration transmitted to the device under deformation of the flexible diaphragm member.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount assembly is disclosed having a partition including a damping decoupler between two hydraulic chambers. One chamber is formed by an elastomeric member and the other by a resilient diaphragm. During dynamic loading of the mount, fluid passes between the two chambers of the mount by moving around an orifice track and/or by bypass around the decoupler causing expansion and contraction of the diaphragm. A magnetic coil is provided adjacent the diaphragm in alignment with the decoupler to supply a controlling magnetic field. The decoupler is made of a magnetic material and is positionally responsive to the variations in the intensity and direction of the controlling magnetic field. By actively controlling the decoupler position in this manner, the dynamic characteristics of the mount are varied. A control circuit with on-board transducers is provided to monitor vehicle operating and road response conditions and modulate the voltage to the magnetic coil for maximum damping effect.

Abstract: Hydraulically damping motor bearing, elastic bearing, etc., with at least two chambers containing damping fluid and located axially one behind the other, at least one of which exhibits a wall designed as an elastic spring element, whereby the chambers are separated from one another by a partition and are connected with one another by means of a passage. To achieve a passage which is of simple design and easy to construct, the wall of the passage is formed partly by an elastic portion and partly by a rigid portion of the partition, and both the rigid portion and the elastic portion have a discharge opening emptying into a chamber.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transporting a heat-generating load through an environment affected by vibrations and pressure variations, employ a capillary structure for advancing that working fluid, when in a liquid state, from a condenser section at a heat-conducting supporting structure spaced from the load to an evaporator section at a heat-conducting load support at the load, for converting the advanced fluid to a vapor state with heat drawn from the load in the evaporator section.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount assembly includes a pair of mounting members connected to each other through a hollow elastomeric body of natural or synthetic rubber. The body is closed by a resiliant diaphragm so as to form a cavity for damping liquid. A partition or plate is provided to divide the fluid filled cavity into two distinct chambers. A primary chamber is formed between the partition and the interior wall of the hollow body. A secondary chamber is formed between the partition and the interior wall of the diaphragm. A decoupler is mounted for reciprocal movement in the partition in response to low level alternating pressures in the chambers. At certain small vibratory amplitudes and high frequencies the decoupler eliminates undesirable hydraulic damping. The partition also includes at least two passages connecting the two chambers.

Abstract: An engine mount with hydraulic damping has a partition wall located between a working chamber and a compensating chamber and the partition wall is penetrated by a throttle port means. The throttle port means comprises several channel-shaped individual ports of different lengths and/or different cross sections.

Abstract: This invention is a liquid filled type vibration insulating device, wherein a partition member dividing a closed chamber into two liquid chambers is provided with a gas chamber isolated from both liquid chambers and a portion of the gas chamber adjacent to at least one of the liquid chambers is partly or wholly defined by a flexible diaphragm, and is to prevent the increase of dynamic spring rate in the vibration insulating device due to high frequency vibrations by absorption of vibration through deformation of a flexible diaphragm when high frequency, small amplitude vibrations are particularly transmitted to the device.

Abstract: A vibration isolating apparatus having a support shaft connected to either one of a vibration generating portion and a vibration receiving portion, a base member connected to the other of the two, and a resilient member interposed between the base member and the support shaft and deformable in response to the movement of the support shaft in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis thereof. A stopper is provided on the side of the support shaft which is remote from a vibration absorbing liquid chamber for limiting the movement of the support shaft. Accordingly, even when a load acts on the support shaft and the base member in a direction in which they are pulled away from each other, the support shaft can reliably be supported by way of the stopper.

Abstract: A fluid-filled resilient bushing including a generally annular resilient member interposed between inner and outer sleeves and having a generally annular recess open in the outer circumferential surface of an axially intermediate portion thereof. The outer sleeve fluid-tightly closes the annular recess, and thereby cooperates with the resilient member to define a generally annular fluid chamber filled with a viscous fluid. The bushing has portions for defining a pair of shearing gaps as two opposite portions of the annular fluid chamber which are opposite to each other diametrically of the inner sleeve, in a first diametric direction perpendicular to a second direction in which the bushing receives a vibrational load.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for mounting a vibrating body to a support structure, being particularly adapted for use as an engine mount system for a motor vehicle. The assembly comprises a mount having a chamber which, in use, is fluid-filled, and further comprises a vacuum accumulator in fluid communication with the mount chamber. More specifically, the mount comprises (a) a housing comprising a substantially rigid wall with a first opening therethrough and a first elasticly deformable body sealingly bonded to the wall to form a fluid-tight closure of such first opening, the housing defining an elasticly expandable fluid-tight chamber with a first port, such chamber being in fluid communication with the vacuum accumulator through such first port via a fluid conduit; (b) a rigid attachment of the housing wall to either the vibrating body or the support structure; and (c) an attachment of the mount to the other of the vibrating body and support structure, which attachment is to the elastomeric body.

Abstract: A hydraulic automatically ascending apparatus includes a hydraulic cylinder including a piston and a piston rod which extends from the piston to connect with an article, a volume-variable oil tank, an elastometric body for biasing the oil tank to retract, an oil pipe for intercommunicating with the hydraulic cylinder and the oil tank, and a stop valve mounted in the oil pipe for being manually closed to stop oil flow between the hydraulic cylinder and the oil tank. When the stop valve is opened and when the article is loaded, the article can be descended and thus positioned at a desired position. When the stop valve is opened and when the article is unloaded, the article can be ascended to an upper limit position. A throttle valve is preferably installed within the oil pipe for slowing the movement of the piston rod.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vibration-preventing device wherein a partition wall is positioned outside of an inner cylinder and is interposed between an upper plate and a lower plate. The partition wall includes a hub portion. The upper plate and lower plate are connected to the inner cylinder. An upper vibration-preventing rubber member and an upper elastic film are interposed between the partition wall and the upper plate and cooperate to define an enclosure which functions as an upper damper liquid chamber. A lower vibration-preventing rubber member and a lower elastic film are interposed between the partition wall and the lower plate and cooperate to form an enclosure which functions as a lower damper liquid chamber. The upper damper liquid chamber communicates with the lower damper liquid chamber through an orifice.

Abstract: Hydraulically damping elastic bearing with two rigid end walls opposite one another in the axial direction, and at least two chambers located one behind the other and containing damping fluid, at least one of which has a circumferential wall designed as an elastic spring element, whereby the chambers are separated from one another by a partition which is at least partly elastic exhibiting slits for an exchange of fluids. The elastic partition should thereby be designed so that when there is flow against the membrane from different chambers at the same pressure, a different pressure reduction is possible. For this purpose, the elastic partition is asymmetrical in cross section in relation to its center line, at least in the area of the slits, so that the opposite surfaces of the elastic partition are at different distances from the center plane in the area of a slit.

Abstract: The method comprises determining a first resonant frequency of a system comprising a vibratory body, a supporting body and a vibration damping device disposed therebetween. Vibrations at the first resonant frequency are dampened by defining first and second chambers in the device which are separate from each other and communicate with each other through a passage configured to impart a second resonant frequency to fluid received within the passage which substantially equals the first resonant frequency.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount assembly is disclosed having a partition including a damping decoupler between two hydraulic chambers. One chamber is formed by an elastomeric member and the other by a resilient diaphragm. During dynamic loading of the mount, fluid passes between the two chambers of the mount by moving around an orifice track and/or by bypass around the decoupler causing expansion and contraction of the diaphragm. A magnetic coil is provided adjacent the diaphragm in alignment with the decoupler to supply a controlling magnetic field. The decoupler is made of a magnetic material and is positionally responsive to the variations in the intensity and direction of the controlling magnetic field. By actively controlling the decoupler position in this manner, the dynamic characteristics of the mount are varied. A control circuit with on-board transducers is provided to monitor vehicle operating and road response conditions and modulate the voltage to the magnetic coil for maximum damping effect.

Abstract: A spring element comprises an elastomer block (5) interspersed with at least two sets of cylindrical or prismatic channels (1) which in turn intersect cavities (2) formed in the elastomer block (5), the greatest inside cross-section of which cavities in the plane located at right angles to the channel axis is greater than the cross-section of the channels in that plane, said sets of channels mutually crossing at different levels in space without mutually intersecting. By virtue of this mode of interspersing the elastomer spring element with cavities, an optimal distribution of compressive stresses in the spring element combined with an optimum acoustic damping are achieved.