Normally Disengaged Or Including Disabling Means Patents (Class 248/563)
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Patent number: 10442502Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shock absorbing arrangement suitable e.g. for ship installed structures comprising a rod, a resilient member arranged in connection to the rod, a structure element and a locking member arranged in connection to the structure element. The locking member is arranged to detachably lock the structure element at a resting position at the rod and the locking member, or the structure element, is supported by the resilient member. The resilient member is configured such that a spring force of the resilient member acts to maintain the structure element essentially at the resting position at the rod. The locking member is further configured to release the structure element from the resting position when being exposed to a force exceeding a predetermined holding force, whereupon the resilient member acts to reinstate the locking of the structure element at the resting position at the rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Bernt Norrman
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Patent number: 10066698Abstract: A resilient stopper component (20) is provided with a bottom surface portion (48) that is mounted, via an inner bracket (22), at one of a vibration-generating portion or a vibration-receiving portion, and that has a communicating hole (48A) provided in a first mounting component (11) that is provided with a cylindrical component (24) inside which the inner bracket (22) is inserted, with the cylindrical component (24) being inserted through the communicating hole (48A), is also provided with an enclosing portion (50) that is formed extending upright from the bottom surface portion (48) so as to be able to enclose the cylindrical component (24), in which an aperture portion (58) that forms an aperture for inserting the inner bracket (22) into the cylindrical component (24) is formed so as to be in communication with the communicating hole (48A), and limits a displacement amount of the first mounting component (11).Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventors: Akinori Kaneko, Toshiyasu Yoshida
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Patent number: 8937695Abstract: The present invention provides a backplane and a liquid crystal module having the backplane. The backplane includes a main body, a plurality of raised ribs formed on the main body, and a plurality of wall mounting members rotatably attached to the raised ribs. Each of the wall mounting members is selectively set, through rotation, at a retracted position or a wall-mountable position with respect to the corresponding raised rib. The wall mounting members provided on the backplane of the liquid crystal module are made in a foldable arrangement, whereby in packaging, the wall mounting members are rotated to a retracted position located inside the backplane and in an operation of assembling a complete device, the wall mounting members are expanded to a wall-mountable position for use.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Qinjun Shi
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Patent number: 8480052Abstract: A vibration isolating device for isolating an object from at least one of vibration and shock from an external source. The vibration isolation device comprises such features as a mounting structure where the object is mounted to, at least a plurality of first springs coupled to the mounting structure to minimize coupling of the at least one vibration and shock to the object, and a shock stop. In addition, the device may include a plurality of stop pins that are separate from the mounting structure and arranged externally to the mounting structure. The stop pins can limit a displacement of the object when the at least one of vibration and shock exceeds a given level.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: DRS Tactical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Russell B. Taylor, Jeremy Hutcherson, Vinson Loos
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Publication number: 20120175489Abstract: A vibration isolating device for isolating an object from at least one of vibration and shock from an external source. The vibration isolation device comprises such features as a mounting structure where the object is mounted to, at least a plurality of first springs coupled to the mounting structure to minimize coupling of the at least one vibration and shock to the object, and a shock stop. In addition, the device may include a plurality of stop pins that are separate from the mounting structure and arranged externally to the mounting structure. The stop pins can limit a displacement of the object when the at least one of vibration and shock exceeds a given level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Russell B. Taylor, Jeremy Hutcherson, Vinson Loos
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Patent number: 8033367Abstract: An axial damper for elements having a cylindrical, rectangular or squared section, includes two identical fixing clamps, each fixing clamp including an upper part and a lower part connected to each other by a clamping device to be wound around the elements. At least two rafter-tie-rods are each connected at two ends thereof to the clamps. The rafter-tie-rods are placed equidistant from each other in the case of more than two rafter-tie-rods. The damper also includes two damping systems, each including two or more blocks of elastomeric material, with a pre-compressed elastic element interposed therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Snamprogetti S.p.A.Inventor: Paolo Minola
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Patent number: 7432455Abstract: A frame for a monitoring scale includes a supporting part and two transverse parts by which the frame is supported on the floor. The frame includes a hollow body that may be filled with a ballast material, such as an antiseptic medium, to suppress longitudinal vibrations and to reduce hygienic effects of excess. In addition, a special design of longitudinal supports is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbHInventors: Hermann Berger, Nikolaos Georgitsis
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Patent number: 7195217Abstract: A bracket assembly for a car shaker vibrator that includes a vibrator mounting member that is pivotally connected by a pivot pin, in a hinged or clevis arrangement, to a wedge member. The wedge member includes the male portion of a Gardner type bracket that is adapted for engaging a mating female portion that is mounted on a railroad car. The vibrator mounting member may be selectively rotated between a first position and a second position. The vibrator mounting member is retained at the first position by a locating pin during the emptying of a railroad car during the selective operation of the car shaker vibrator. The vibrator mounting member is retained at the second position by the locating pin when the dislodgement of the male portion from the female portion is desired together with the selective and subsequent operation the car shaker vibrator. An intermediate position may be provided between the first position and the second position and used when needed.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Theodore S. Wadensten
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Publication number: 20020125399Abstract: A system for performing a variable function such as a variable spring resistance comprises a plurality of selectively operable spring devices and movable actuator means for selecting/deselecting devices over a range of movement of the actuator means. The actuator means includes stepped drives for selecting/deselecting at least one of the spring devices at a predetermined ratio with respect to another of the devices whereby spring devices can be selected to operate individually or in combination by movement of the actuator means to provide multiple levels of spring resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventor: Richard Arthur Lindsay
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Patent number: 6382718Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat part which is vibrationally movably supported on a seat subframe by way of a multi-spring arrangement. The seat part can be fixed, as required, at the seat subframe while the vibrational mobility is largely canceled.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Astrid Janke, Miroslav Jiskra
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Patent number: 6126137Abstract: A vibration isolation system having at least three vibration isolation units. Each of the units preferably has the same general configuration. The isolation units each include a support stand having three (3) adjustable feet for adjustably supporting and leveling the isolation units on the floor of the site of operation of the precision equipment desired to be isolated. The units further include a fluid tight cylinder. The fluid tight cylinder is connected to the support stand via three uniformly spaced rods in such a fashion that allows horizontal movement of the cylinder relative to the support stand. A fluid is disposed in a chamber formed intermediate the fluid tight cylinder and the support stand thereby providing a thin film viscous shear damper for damping excitations having a horizontal component. The fluid tight cylinder is sealed by a diaphragm. A piston is positioned directly above the diaphragm. A pair of stops limit the upward and downward movement of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Advanced Isolation Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Israel Helms
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Patent number: 6000671Abstract: A vibration isolation system having at least three vibration isolation units. Each of the units preferably has the same general configuration. The isolation units each include a support stand having three (3) adjustable feet for adjustably supporting and leveling the isolation units on the floor of the site of operation of the precision equipment desired to be isolated. The units further include a fluid tight cylinder. The fluid tight cylinder is connected to the support stand via three uniformly spaced rods in such a fashion that allows horizontal movement of the cylinder relative to the support stand. A fluid is disposed in a chamber formed intermediate the fluid tight cylinder and the support stand thereby providing a thin film viscous shear damper for damping excitations having a horizontal component. The fluid tight cylinder is sealed by a diaphragm. A piston is positioned directly above the diaphragm. A pair of stops limit the upward and downward movement of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Advanced Isolation Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Israel Helms
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Patent number: 5249784Abstract: A vibration isolating device comprises a base, a plurality of support members each placed onto the base and comprised of a two series layer of an electroviscous body and an elastomeric body, and a cradle supported through these support members. These support members are provided with circuit for applying voltage to each electroviscous body, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1990Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Assignee: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Kazutomo Murakami, Keiichiro Mizuno, Kazuyoshi Iida, Toshihiro Miyazaki
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Patent number: 5121904Abstract: A hydraulically damped rubber bearing includes a journal bearing, a bearing member and an annular spring element of elastic material forming a bearing spring having a perpendicular axis of deformation. The bearing spring is disposed between the journal bearing and the bearing member. A fluid-filled working chamber is surrounded by the journal bearing, bearing member and bearing spring. A compensation chamber is connected in fluid communication with the working chamber via a damping port. At least one relief spring is formed of a substantially non-creeping and/or non-settling material. The relief spring is connected in parallel with the bearing spring to support the journal bearing on the bearing member when the rubber bearing is load.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1991Date of Patent: June 16, 1992Assignee: Firma Carl FreudenbergInventor: Tillman Freudenberg
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Patent number: 5016854Abstract: A spring is continuously acting on an upper part adjustable in the height by a spindle for compensating the weight of the vertical adjustable parts. An additional compensating spring acts over a piston on the upper part. By means of a screw which can be screwed in a threaded hole, the piston can be coupled with the base which is not displaceable in the height so that the effect of the additional spring is cut off. Many compensating springs can be provided which, at choice, can be rendered effective or ineffective in order to compensate for different weights.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1989Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Haag-Streit AGInventors: Franz Papritz, Hansruedi Widmer
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Patent number: 4872652Abstract: A two-chamber engine mount has a working space and a compensation space which are filled with liquid and connected by a choke aperture having the shape of a canal. The inlet and outlet openings of the choke canal are rigidly related to the choke canal and define its beginning and end. At a distance from the inlet opening of the choke canal, at least one transverse passage opening is provided parallel to the outlet opening. The transverse passage can be shut off by a valve which can be actuated by a signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1988Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Firma Carl FreudenbergInventors: Gerhard Rohner, Werner Idigkeit, Klaus Kurr
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Patent number: 4863133Abstract: An instrument-supporting, articulated device has a distal end capable of supporting an instrument in the region of a surgical operating site. The device has at least one joint that supports a movable distal support element relative to a proximal support, the joint being associated with a mode selector. The joint has structure capable, upon selection of a first mode of operation by the selector, of enabling relatively free motion of the joint for achieving a desired position of the instrument and the joint has structure capable, upon selection of a second mode of operation by the selector, to set the position of the instrument in space with lightly loaded restraint. The lightly loaded restraint is of a value that, while the second mode continues to be selected, the user may adjust the position of the instrument by application of a light force to the instrument and upon release of such light force by the user, the instrument will remain in the newly adjusted position.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1987Date of Patent: September 5, 1989Assignee: Leonard MedicalInventor: Leonard Bonnell
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Patent number: 4722505Abstract: A mount for a record player with variable antivibration controls that make it possible for the user of the player to separately establish an optimum antivibration setting depending on the conditions of the specific surface that the player is resting on and on the overall acoustical conditions with respect to footstep and acoustical feedback.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1987Date of Patent: February 2, 1988Assignee: Deutsche Thomson-Brandt GmbHInventor: Bernhard Kaiser
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Patent number: 4645169Abstract: The invention concerns a vehicle seat having pneumatic suspension with automatic regulation of the seat height and an integrated height adjustment system. The height adjustment is designed in such a way that it can be used, even in the rest position of the vehicle seat, for the direct and precise setting of the selected static height of the seat. There is provided that, during the adjustment of the static height, tappet stops of control member are changed in such a way that during the adjustment process they render the valve tappets substantially free from play.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1984Date of Patent: February 24, 1987Assignee: Gebr. IsringhausenInventor: Hans-Peter Mischer
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Patent number: 4566667Abstract: A seat suspension is disclosed in which a movable frame to be mounted onto a seat cushion for an automobile so as to be resiliently movable relative to a base frame mounted onto the floor surface of the automobile. The movable and base frames are connected with each other such that the movable frame can be moved elastically and vertically by means of two links mounted crosswise and pivotally and a spring constantly biasing these two links. Between the movable and base frames, there is provided a lock mechanism which is arranged to lock the movable frame at a desired height level. The lock mechanism includes a lock piece which is provided in either the base frame or the movable frame and has a plurality of engagement recesses in a vertical direction, and a lock pin which is provided in the other frame and is adapted to be engaged within the engagement recesses of the lock piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1983Date of Patent: January 28, 1986Assignee: Tachikawa Spring Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Yanagisawa
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Patent number: 4542877Abstract: An essentially tubular spring housing (FIGS. 5, 6) is formed with longitudinal slits (8d, 8e) into which the support spring blocking structure (1, 10) can be assembled. The support spring blocking structure, in one form (FIGS. 1, 2) is a longitudinal rail retaining a plurality of stacked blocking plates (2) therein, between abutments (3, 4) which are spaced wider than the length of the stack of plates (2) to permit engagement of a spring plate (7) between selected blocking plates, and thus lock the spring plate, and hence the spring, in selected position. In another embodiment (FIGS. 3, 4), the stacked plates (9) are slidable in a holder band or strip (10a). The holders (1a, 10a) are formed with a longitudinal, externally projecting holding hook (5, 11) to permit storing the blocking structure on the spring holder (right side, FIGS. 5, 6) in readily accessible position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1984Date of Patent: September 24, 1985Assignee: Witzenmann GmbH Metallschlauch-Fabrik PforzheimInventor: Friedrich Elsasser
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Patent number: 4533126Abstract: A three piece snubber is provided with two frictional surfaces, a low frictional surface and a high frictional surface and said snubber is held between a frame of an automatic washer and a suspended mass such that small movements between the frame and the mass causes movement between the parts of the snubber at the low friction area and large movement between the frame and the mass results in movement of the snubber as a whole with the high friction area contacting a support pad and resulting in the desired snubbing action.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1982Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Dale E. Mueller, Joel M. Snider
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Patent number: 4447033Abstract: In a mechanism or support for a television or movie camera which allows the camera to be tilted or pitched upwardly and downwardly, the weight of torque offered by the camera is counterbalanced by means of a series of accumulators or spring elements placed between the rotatable support for the camera and the stator portion of the support and adapted to be selectively engaged between the rotor and stator, depending upon the weight of the camera being used. Preferably each accumulator offers a restoring torque that is different from that of the other accumulators such that by selective engagement of various combinations of accumulators many different weights of cameras can be accommodated.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1981Date of Patent: May 8, 1984Assignee: Sachtler GmbH Filmtechnische GerateInventors: Leonhard Jaumann, Zdenek Tima, Heinz Feierlein
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Patent number: 4362287Abstract: Delicate equipment is mounted on a carrier such as a vessel or a vehicle by means of shock absorbers which are spring biased to an accurately defined position in which the equipment is rigidly fastened to the carrier. When the carrier is subjected to a shock force exceeding the biasing of the shock absorbers, the rigid connection is released and the equipment thus protected against damaging forces.Each shock absorber has a single compression spring which is compressed by an axial force on the shock absorber regardless of the direction of the force.At least three parallel, vertical shock absorbers carry the equipment. Horizontal shocks are absorbed due to the tilting movement of the equipment relative to the shock absorbers, which are thus subjected to vertical movements in opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1980Date of Patent: December 7, 1982Assignee: A/S Kongsberg VapenfabrikkInventor: Oddvar Grongstad
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Patent number: 4344597Abstract: In a seat suspension wherein a seat part is slidable fore-and-aft on a suspension part, a latching member having an elongated slot therein is swingable to and from a normal position about a rivet secured to the seat part and extending through the slot. In its normal position, the latching member engages the suspension part to be locked against fore-and-aft motion, but the seat part can move fore-and-aft between slot-defined limits. A control member is pivoted to the latching member on an axis spaced from and parallel to that of said rivet, which extends through a triangular cutout in the control member. The control member has one limit position wherein a portion of said cutout registers with said slot for fore-and-aft shock isolating motion of the seat part and an intermediate position wherein an apex portion of the cutout engages the rivet to prevent seat part motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1980Date of Patent: August 17, 1982Assignee: Milsco Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Shawn H. Eimen
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Patent number: 4225178Abstract: A vehicle seat has a rigid seat support plate which is spring-mounted for vertical movement on the frame and becomes locked in the event of a collision by a pendulum actuated ratchet and pawl mechanism to prevent a "plunging" or "submarining" effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1979Date of Patent: September 30, 1980Inventor: Juichiro Takada
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Patent number: 4213594Abstract: A spring loaded vehicle seat is of the kind having a seat frame and an underframe supports this seat frame by levers and a pneumatic spring so that the seat is maintained at a constant height. Valves control the flow of air to and from the spring to counteract the effect of vibrations. A switch mechanism controls the operation of the valves and a coupling device transmits vibrations of the seat to the mechanism. The coupling device is arranged so that movement of the mechanism after opening a valve lags behind the vibration of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1978Date of Patent: July 22, 1980Inventors: Helge Pietsch, Gerd Lange