Coaxial With Spring Patents (Class 248/565)
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Patent number: 11879265Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-dimensional energy dissipation and vibration isolation bearing. A laminated rubber bearing comprises an upper connecting plate and a lower connecting plate, and the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate are tightened through a stay cable; U-shaped strips are arranged around the laminated rubber bearing and fixed with the edge of the steel plate and the edge of the lower connecting plate; a support shaft is fixed on the top surface of the upper connecting plate; disk springs are sleeved on the support shaft and clamped between the upper connecting plate and the steel plate and between the steel plate and the jacking nut; and anchor bars are vertically fixed on the top surface of the U-shaped frame and the bottom surface of the lower connecting plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: HAINAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Yun Chen, Jiajia Mu
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Patent number: 11346040Abstract: A support for household appliance comprises a hydraulic plate; a sheath connected with the hydraulic plate; a regulating support in the sheath; an accommodation chamber formed by the hydraulic plate, the sheath and the regulating support; and a flexible accommodation body, which accommodates a liquid medium and is arranged in the accommodation chamber. The flexible accommodation body extends and retracts to drive the regulating support to axially move in the sheath for leveling under action of pressure; and the sheath and/or the regulating support are/is provided with a guiding limiting mechanism for limiting the circumferential rotation of the regulating support relative to the sheath. A yielding part corresponding to the guiding limiting mechanism is formed in the hydraulic plate. The overall height of the support for household appliance is lowered, and the stability of shock absorption of the support for household appliance is improved.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., QINGDAO HAIER SMART TECHNOLOGY R&D CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhiqiang Zhao, Sheng Xu
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Patent number: 11339844Abstract: A seat member has a seat portion, a receiving surface of which comes into contact with a bearing surface of an end turn portion, a mounting shaft portion protruded from the receiving surface of the seat portion, and an enlarged diameter portion formed at the front end of the mounting shaft portion for guiding press-fitting, in a cross section along an axial direction of a coil spring, an outer diameter of the enlarged diameter portion is set larger than an inner diameter of the end turn portion and an axial length of the enlarged diameter portion is set so that at least a maximum diagonal length of the seat member is larger than an inter-element wire distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mitsuteru Mimura, Norihiro Tajima, Yosuke Kawai, Shuji Takahashi
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Patent number: 11287010Abstract: A combined air spring system includes an upper cover plate, an air bag, an upper end plate and a lower end plate. An outer periphery of the upper cover plate is connected with an outer periphery of the upper end plate through the air bag. A low-position sand clock elastomer is connected between the upper end plate and the lower end plate. A pressing plate is installed at a bottom portion of the upper cover plate, and a high-position elastomer is connected between the upper cover plate and the pressing plate. A limiting table is arranged at a bottom portion of the pressing plate. A limiting groove is formed in a top face of the upper end plate. The limiting table is located in the limiting groove in a deflated state.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: ZHUZHOU TIMES NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Te Ye, Duomin Nong, Canhui Chen, Haitao Cheng, Jun Zhou, Qiang Chen, Wenhai Chen, Zhuangbing Jin, Xuan Peng
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Patent number: 11143354Abstract: A foot for a household appliance includes a hydraulic plate, a sheath connected with the hydraulic plate, an adjustable foot arranged in the sheath and axially moveable relative to the sheath, and a device for communicating the flow of a hydraulic medium between at least two feet of the household appliance. An accommodating chamber is formed by the hydraulic plate, the sheath and the adjustable foot; the hydraulic medium is arranged in the accommodating chamber, and the hydraulic medium is compressed or expanded along with the change of pressure to drive the adjustable foot to move axially in the sheath for leveling. A control device for turning on/off the flow of the hydraulic medium is provided on the communicating device, a better leveling support effect is achieved by controlling the on/off of the communicating device.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD., QINGDAO HAIER SMART TECHNOLOGY R&D CO., LTD.Inventor: Zhiqiang Zhao
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Patent number: 11083299Abstract: A chair includes a seat pan member, a movement support frame, and at least two movement support members operatively connected to the seat pan member and the movement support frame. The at least two movement support members are configured to support the seat pan member in a floating manner for dynamic movement with respect to the movement support frame in at least one degree of freedom in a horizontal seating plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.Inventors: Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Waring, Shawn Applegate, Steven James Barnaby, Jr., Peter Maletich, John Fellowes
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Patent number: 10989269Abstract: An anti-vibration device (1) of the present invention includes a cylindrical first attaching member (11) and a second attaching member (12), an elastic body (13), and a partition member (17) which is configured to partition a liquid chamber (14) in the first attaching member into a main liquid chamber (15) and an auxiliary liquid chamber (16). The partition member includes a membrane (31) that forms a part of the partition wall of the main liquid chamber, and an intermediate chamber (35) which is located on a side opposite to the main liquid chamber with the membrane therebetween and has a membrane as a part of a partition wall of the main liquid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroshi Kojima
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Patent number: 10639785Abstract: Described herein is an arm supporting exoskeleton, comprising an arm link mechanism. The arm link mechanism comprises a proximal link, a distal link, an arm coupler, and a variable force generator. The distal link is rotatable relative to the proximal link. The arm coupler is adapted to couple an upper arm of a person to the distal link. The variable force generator comprises a first spring and a second spring, configured to create a torque between the proximal link and the distal link. In the first force mode, the variable force generator exhibits a first stiffness rate defined by the first spring that supports the upper arm of the person against gravity forces and In the second force mode, the variable force generator exhibits a second stiffness rate defined by the first spring and the second spring that supports the upper arm of the person against the gravity forces.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni
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Patent number: 10125843Abstract: A horizontal-motion vibration isolator utilizes a plurality of bent flexures to support an object to be isolated from horizontal motion. Each bent flexure includes a fixed end coupled to a base and a floating end which is cantilevered and coupled to the object being isolated. The arrangement of bent flexures allows the vertical height of the isolator to be reduced without compromising vibration isolation performance. Compressed springs or spring-like elements can be added to bear some of the weight of the object being isolated thus increasing the payload capacity of the isolator.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: MINUS K. TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Erik Runge
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Patent number: 10107378Abstract: A planet gear train for an engine casing includes a sun gear rotatable by a shaft, a ring gear, a plurality of planet gears rotatably mounted in a planet carrier and meshing with the sun gear and the ring gear, and a damping system. The damping system includes a soft mount disposed about the shaft and coupling the planet carrier the engine casing. The soft mount includes a flexible inner sleeve and a flexible outer sleeve. The flexible inner sleeve and the flexible outer sleeve are fixedly coupled together at respective central portions thereof near the shaft. The damping system further includes a plurality of damping couplers disposed about an outer flange of the planet carrier. The plurality of damping couplers is configured to flexibly couple the flexible inner sleeve to the flexible outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brandon Wayne Miller, Randy M. Vondrell, Donald Albert Bradley, Bugra Han Ertas
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Patent number: 9986863Abstract: The present invention is related to a floor construction. To provide a floor that is able to serve the different aspects of the use and the user himself, in particular to aspects related to longer standing periods, a floor construction is proposed that comprises a resilient layer (12) with a variable resilience and an adapting surface (14) and means for varying the grade of resilience. In one exemplary embodiment the resilient layer (12) comprises a cavity structure with a number of cavities (18). The cavities (18) are filled with a medium (20) with a variable flexibility. The medium (20) is enclosed in a number of containers 22 with a flexible, non-expandable envelope and the flexibility of the medium can be modified.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventor: Cornelis Pauwel Datema
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Patent number: 9783287Abstract: An aircraft spring assembly includes a helical spring having a hollow core. A polymer damping member is confined within the core and is narrower than the internal spring diameter so as to be free to move along the core.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Safran Landing Systems UK LTDInventor: Matthew Hilliard
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Patent number: 9284107Abstract: A method and system for reducing the effects of vibration and shock during transfer of an item on a pallet is provided. The system includes sleeves having recesses therein. The recesses are used to house dampening members, which reduce the vertical movement of the item on the pallet during transport of the item. Blocks may be positioned on the sleeves and may include apertures therethrough to house feet of the item being shipped to aid in providing lateral stability for the item during transfer. In addition, a transition member may be positioned between the feet of the item and the dampening member to increase the surface area on the dampening member to further aid in stabilizing the vertical movement of the item during transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Michael Schultz
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Patent number: 9250127Abstract: A spectroscopic instrument (1) comprising at least one load bearing anti-vibration foot portion (3) for supporting the instrument on a surface. Each foot portion (3) comprises a load bearing elastomeric portion (5) and an internal stub portion (4) which is provided within the elastomeric portion and which is rigid compared to the elastomeric portion. An internal wall of the elastomeric portion (5) is spaced from an external wall of the stub portion (4) such that the elastomeric portion (5) is moveable relative to the stub portion (4) to absorb vibration. Liquid is provided in the spacing between the internal wall of the elastomeric portion (5) and the external wall of the stub portion (4) to damp such movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: PerkinElmer Singapore PTE Ltd.Inventors: Robert Alan Hoult, Dave Gosbee
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Patent number: 8998163Abstract: The invention relates to a spring device for a vehicle seat, in particular a utility vehicle seat having at least one air spring arranged between a seat part and a lower part for the height adjustment (5) of the seat part and having a control device for controlling the supply and discharge of at least one additional air volume to or from the air spring, wherein at a predefined run in and/or run out position (9) of the air spring, the additional air volume that can be supplied or discharged can be changed or switched off by means of the control device such that inclines in the profile of a force-path air spring characteristic (1; 1a, 1b, 1c) of the air spring in a first and in at least one further range (2, 3,4) are different from one another. Furthermore, a description is given of a method of springing a vehicle seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Grammer AGInventor: Erwin Haller
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Patent number: 8905092Abstract: A pressure brace device holds a gas pump handle in the open position, can store small items such as a SPEEDPASS, and can be clipped to small-gauge items such as a key ring. The pressure brace comprises a depressible plunger within a spring-loaded housing. The plunger is compressed into the housing while the brace is situated in the gas pump handle, then released. The outward pressure provided by the spring holds the handle in the open position, allowing gas to flow through the pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: Jameg Sanders
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Patent number: 8789320Abstract: The disclosed seismic isolation bearing includes an upper base plate, a lower base plate, a disc bearing core, and a shear spring surrounding the disc bearing core. Concave recesses are formed in a lower surface of the upper base plate and an upper surface of the lower base plate. The disc bearing core is centrally positioned with respect to the planes of the upper and lower base plates and can slide along the recesses of the upper and lower base plates, where the recesses exert a lateral return force on the disc bearing core when displaced from a central position. The shear spring surrounds the disc bearing core, deforms in shear upon lateral movement of the upper base plate relative to the lower base plate, and exerts a lateral return force on the upper base plate when the upper base plate is laterally displaced.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: R. J. Watson, Inc.Inventor: Paul Fred Bradford
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Patent number: 8763981Abstract: An object support column with a vertical tube, a base part arranged at a first end of the vertical tube, a guide bush fastened to a second end of the vertical tube, a telescope tube arranged coaxially in the vertical tube and movable along a center longitudinal axis in the guide bush. A guide tube arranged in a pressure tube. A piston is guided in the guide tube. A piston rod is fastened to the piston, and extends through a second work chamber guided outward by a sealing and guiding device at a first end of the pressure tube and is arranged with its other end at the base part of the vertical tube. A flow connection between the first work chamber and the second work chamber can be shut off by a valve which can be actuated by an actuating device. The pressure tube is arranged to be movable along the center longitudinal axis relative to the telescope tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Stabilus GmbHInventors: Vladimir Friesen, Stefan Probst
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Publication number: 20120318951Abstract: A hydro-elastic operation member is provided for a hydro-elastic bearing for mounting a motor vehicle part like an engine unit to the body of the motor vehicle, comprising a spring body, in particular made of an elastomer material, at least one hydraulic working chamber, a device for attaching the operation member to a support frame fixed to the vehicle body, and a flange facing the motor vehicle part for attaching the operation member to the motor vehicle part, wherein the hydraulic working chamber is delimited by components of the operation member without the support frame. The operation member forms a component unit insertable into the support frame, wherein the attachment device is designed for removing the operation member, attached to the support frame, from the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: ANVIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Waldemar Hermann, Dmitry Khlistunov
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Patent number: 8328154Abstract: An adjustable motor vehicle seat comprises an adjustment device. The adjustment device comprises a spindle drive equipped with a spindle, and having a first articulation area and a second articulation area. The adjustment device is adjustable in an adjustment direction. The spindle extends in an angle of one of alpha (?) >2° and alpha >10°, to the adjustment direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: C. Rob. Hammerstein GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Wilfried Beneker, Burkhard Becker, Antal Teer
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Publication number: 20120068040Abstract: A vibration and shock isolation mount for a mobile satellite antenna system securable to a transport vehicle such as a truck or boat. The isolation mount includes three isolators attachable between the mobile satellite antenna system and the transport vehicle. The three isolators are spaced substantially evenly about the central axis of the antenna system. Each isolator has a central spring element extending along a first axis between two block members wherein the spring element permits the two block members to move in virtually all direction relative to each other including toward and away from each other along the first axis of the spring element. Each isolator further includes two attaching members for respectively securing the two block members to the mobile satellite antenna system and the transport vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: WINEGARD COMPANYInventor: Brent Lee Venghaus
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Publication number: 20110095164Abstract: A protective apparatus for an electronic device includes a first supporting bracket, a second supporting bracket mounted to the first supporting bracket, and a number of abutting members disposed on the second supporting bracket. The electronic device is received in the second supporting bracket and sandwiched between the plurality of abutting members. A first spring is disposed between the first supporting bracket and the second supporting bracket. A number of second springs is disposed between the first supporting bracket and the corresponding abutting members. The first resilient member and the second resilient members can absorb shocks, therefore, a shockproof protection is provided for the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: CHIN-MING CHANG
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Patent number: 7854642Abstract: A balloon display that simulates motions of a lighter-than-air balloon includes a balloon holder and an inflated balloon. The balloon holder includes a neck fastening assembly, and the inflated balloon is secured to the balloon holder by the neck fastening assembly. A compression spring balloon support extends upwardly relative to the neck fastening assembly to support a majority of the inflated balloon above the neck fastening assembly. The inflated balloon is secured to the neck fastening assembly and supported by the compression spring balloon support such that the balloon slightly loads the compression spring balloon support and the balloon tends to move up and down, side to side, and front to back as the compression spring balloon support reacts to the load of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventors: David C. Nelson, Wesley A. Schroeder
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Patent number: 7845614Abstract: A shock-absorbing wheel mounting structure used in a horizontal jack is disclosed. The wheel mounting structure includes an axial sleeve (4) affixed to a rear wheel mount (5) of the horizontal jack (100), and a shaft (2), vertically slideably mounted in the axial sleeve (4) and riveted to a bracket (1). The bracket (1) supports a wheel (71). A compression spring (3) is sleeved onto the shaft (2) and stopped between a stop flange around the periphery of the shaft (2) and the top wall of the axial sleeve (4). This arrangement serves to impart a downward pressure to the shaft (2) relative to the axial sleeve (4).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Shinn Fu CorporationInventor: Bin Liu
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Patent number: 7565774Abstract: A seismic isolation apparatus features damping characteristics equivalent to or better than prior art, without burdening the environment. In this seismic isolation apparatus, a cylindrical cavity portion is formed at the middle of an outer side laminated body, which has a form in which respective pluralities of resiliently deformable rubber rings and metal rings for maintaining rigidity are alternately laminated. A helically formed coil spring is disposed in this cavity portion so as to be snugly fitted. An inner side laminated body, which has a form in which respective pluralities of resiliently deformable rubber plates and metal plates for maintaining rigidity are alternately laminated, is disposed at an inner peripheral side of the coil spring.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Takahisa Shizuku, Masami Kikuchi, Katsuhiro Kobayashi, Yoshikatsu Sakai, Wataru Seki, Takashi Yokoi
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Patent number: 7549387Abstract: A shock absorbing boat seat pedestal having two telescoping tubes located between a boat seat and a boat base. Within the tubes is a coil spring mounted over a shock absorber.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Inventor: James Joseph Funk
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Publication number: 20090015051Abstract: A vertical springing device to allow the vertical springing and absorption of vibrations of a first telescopic element, in particular connected to the seat-part of a seat, with respect to a second fixed element, in particular connected to the base of the seat, comprises adjustment means of the elastic type, disposed inside the first telescopic element and able to adjust in height the level of the first telescopic element with respect to the second fixed element, and a springing mechanism, for the vertical springing of the first telescopic element with respect to the second fixed element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: F.I.S.A.-Fabbrica Italiana Sedili Autoferroviari- SRLInventor: Eugenio Fraenkel Haeberle
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Patent number: 7175150Abstract: A compound vibration damper assembly includes a vertical damping unit fixedly connected at a lower end to a locating surface for absorbing a Z-direction vibration force transmitted to a target apparatus, and a horizontal damping unit connected at a lower end to an upper end of the vertical damping unit and at an upper end to a bottom of the target apparatus for absorbing X- or Y-direction vibration force transmitted to the target apparatus. The vertical damping unit includes a locating base, a central column, a supporting plate, and a vertical vibration force damping member disposed between the supporting plate and the locating base; and the horizontal damping unit includes an horizontal vibration force damping member located between an elastomeric base plate and an elastomeric top plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Mitac Technology Corp.Inventor: Ching-Hsung Chi
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Patent number: 6844495Abstract: A substantially flexible post having a hollow tubular inner sheath protruding upwardly from the earth and having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the fixture post is connected to an electrical junction box disposed in a subterranean location, the second end portion connected to an electrical fixture attached thereto, such that the electrical conductors pass from the electrical junction box, through the inner sheath portion thus safely communicating electrical energy from the junction box to the fixture. Additionally, a spring comprising a coil of wire, wherein the spring surrounds the outer diameter of the sheath portion. The length dimension of the flexible inner sheath portion is longer than the length dimension of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Inventor: Darrell Pastuch
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Publication number: 20040108441Abstract: Load-balancing device in particular for movable-axis hinges, which comprises a sliding piece/sleeve provided with means for retaining a first end of a first coaxial spring, the other end of which has at least one fastening element, there being slidable coaxially with said sliding piece/sleeve and with said first spring a spindle, one end of which, inside said spring, has first means for retaining one end of a second spring which is coaxial with the first spring and the other end of which is housed inside a corresponding seat of the said sleeve, said first spring having a load greater than said second spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Angelo Bettinzoli
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Patent number: 6581306Abstract: A lift device mounted on a vehicle is provided for lifting a vertically movable assembly mounted to the vehicle. It has a primary lift arm in pivotal relation to the vehicle with a near end and a distal end disposed generally above the assembly. A secondary lift arm is pivotally mounted on the primary lift arm and has a free end. A hanging mechanism secures the assembly to the free end to suspend the assembly from the free end. A positioning mechanism raises and lowers the distal end of the primary lift arm to raise and lower the assembly and to hold the assembly off of the ground on which the vehicle travels. An elastic member attenuates resultant forces originating at the assembly and transmitted from the secondary lift arm to the primary lift. The forces are therefore absorbed preventing transmission of the forces to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Inventors: James Anthony DiClementi, Robert Daniel DiClementi, Linda Rose DiClementi
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Patent number: 6402219Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a vibration-sensitive constructional unit accommodated in a housing, the housing and the vibration-sensitive constructional unit being coupled by damping apparatus. In order to reduce the vibration clearance of the vibration-sensitive constructional unit the damping apparatus includes at least one spring arrangement having a spring characteristic which is progressive in all three directions in space.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Christian Hopf, Norbert Kunze, Stefan Müller, Horst Rumpf, Cornelius Wouters
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Patent number: 6126130Abstract: A device for bracing two components has a spring ring (10) which is designed to be corrugated in each case in the radial and the axial direction. The spring ring (10) can be compressed axially or radially, without, in each case, losing its spring effect in the other direction. It is particularly advantageous for the spring ring (10) to be used for bracing a fuel pump (4) of an automobile in a feed unit (1).Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AGInventor: Wolfgang Planck
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Patent number: 6088937Abstract: A vehicle plow suspension system designed for use with a large object such as a plow blade is disclosed. The suspension system is disposed between and connected to the plow blade and its associated positioning means, and comprises an expansion spring coaxially mounted about a two-way shock absorber in a sealed housing. The suspension system operates to attenuate both the relative movement between the plow blade and its associated vehicle, and the resultant forces thereby transmitted from the plow blade to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventors: James Anthony DiClementi, Robert Daniel DiClementi, Linda Rose DiClementi
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Patent number: 6036164Abstract: A shock absorbent bicycle seat is provided including a stationary post with a lower half removably coupled within a seat sleeve of a bicycle. The stationary post further has a guide rod mounted in parallel therewith. A movable post is slidably coupled to the stationary post in coaxial relationship therewith. The post having a cut out formed therein for slidably receiving the guide rod. The movable post further has a spring for urging the movable post in an extended orientation with respect to the stationary post.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Inventor: Carlos Martins
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Patent number: 5881507Abstract: A seismic isolation bearing device is disclosed in which a laminated elastic rubber-steel bearing adapted to isolate horizontal seismic loading cooperates with a vertical isolation device employing a compression spring, or equivalent device, effective for isolating vertical seismic loadings whereby a three dimensional seismic isolation device is effective to isolate both vertical and horizontal seismic loadings to insure the structural integrity of a superstructure against damage induced by seismic events. The isolation device formed of an isolation cylinder fixed to the structure, with an upper fixing plate vertically movable within the cylinder. A plurality of steel balls being disposed within a space formed between the perimeter of the upper fixing plate and the interior wall of the isolation cylinder. The balls facilitating the guided relative vertical movement between the upper fixing plate and the isolation cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1996Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignees: Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea Electric Power CorporationInventors: Bong Yoo, Gyeong-Hoi Koo, Jae-Han Lee, Mann Cho
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Patent number: 5540419Abstract: An elastic bearing includes a support and a thrust bearing. Each is provided with a fastening element and each are braced against each other by at least one elastic spring element of an elastomeric material and at least one damping device. The support includes a supporting body made of a tough material, which extends essentially transverse to the direction of the introduced vibrations. The thrust bearing includes a drum-shaped housing which essentially encloses the supporting body on all sides. The supporting body is adjoined by at least one ring-shaped damping element made of an elastomeric material which, under static preloading of the bearing, abuts on the front-side inner surfaces of the housing in a substantially stress-free manner. In the cylindrical recess of the damping element at least one elastic spring element is arranged axially on both sides of the supporting body.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1995Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Firma Carl FreudenbergInventors: Klaus Kurr, Willi Schweikert, Armin Barth, Hans-Gerhard Sander
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Patent number: 5537790Abstract: A seismic bridge for bridging and providing pedestrian access across a seismic joint between two building parts has a first end unit with a floor pivotally connected to one of the building parts and a second end unit with a floor pivotally connected to the other building part. A corridor sleeve unit, also having a floor, is slidably connected to each of the first and second end units. During relative motion between the two building parts, such as during an earthquake, the bridge can accommodate relative motion between the building parts within a predefined range, while still maintaining the structural integrity of the bridge. The bridge also includes centering means for centering and properly positioning the corridor sleeve unit with respect to the first and second end units. The centering means uses springs in combination with a plurality of frames which are slidably connected to each other to maintain the appropriate distance between the end units and the corridor sleeve unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Inventor: Roger L. Jackson
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Patent number: 5263691Abstract: A helicopter load vibration damper having an outer cylinder with closed upper and lower ends. A piston is slidably mounted within the cylinder to define a chamber between the piston and the cylinder's lower end. The chamber is pressurized with an inert gas such as nitrogen, with the gas pressure being adjustable to suit the load which is to be transported. A rod is fixed to one side of the piston, extends through the chamber and protrudes through the lower end of the cylinder for attachment to the load. A hydraulic shock absorber is connected between the opposite side of the piston and the upper end of the cylinder. An anti-rotation mechanism prevents the shock absorber from rotating relative to the rod, around the vibration damper's longitudinal axis. The anti-rotation mechanism incorporates a tube which encircles the shock absorber, within the outer cylinder. A pin used to couple the shock absorber to the piston is also coupled to the tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1992Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: H-S Tool & Parts Inc.Inventors: Hans Sarghie, Kurt Gysler, William R. Adams
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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: 5116016Abstract: A suspension device for automotive seat which is provided with a hydraulic damper and a compression coil spring wound therearound, such that the coil spring is adjusted in elastic repercussion force by way of worm gear and worm wheel so as to permit a fine adjustment of the repercussion force of the coil spring. A casing may be provided for housing the worm gear and worm wheel, and an indicator is formed on the casing. Below the casing, a scale plate having a desired plural graduation lines or marks is provided, to thereby precisely set a desired reprecussion force of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1991Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: Tachi-s Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kojiro Nagata
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Patent number: 5062495Abstract: A rigid motorcycle frame comprises a pair of spaced swingarms attached to a shock absorber which comprises a shock absorber casing or housing pivotally mounted on the swingarms and having a shock absorber rod which is pivotally attached to the motorcycle frame at a point below the housing whereby the movement of the rear wheel of the motorcycle causes the outer housing of the shock absorber to move upwardly relative to the shock absorber, rod which is attached to the motorcycle frame and which is opposite from the normal operation of a shock absorber. The shock absorber may include a spring means and/or hydraulic means to provide the usual resistance provided by a cushioning arrangement. In operation swing arms are moving downwardly the shock absorber moves its mounting points closer together which is different from most shock absorbers which move their mounting points further apart.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1990Date of Patent: November 5, 1991Inventor: Ray T. Padgett
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Patent number: 4893796Abstract: A vibration isolator comprises a helical spring support between a base 3 and a cap 8 from which depends a pendulum rod 14 carrying at its lower end a ball joint 16. A pneumatic damper in the form of a piston 24 forms a gas compression chamber with the cap 8. A friction disc 22 encircles the pendulum rod 14. The natural resonant frequencies of the spring 11 and the pendulum may be selected to be very low, such as 4 to 5 Hertz.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1988Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: Racal Marine Electronics LimitedInventors: Derek F. Hickman, Raymond H. Boshier
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Patent number: 4854541Abstract: The power line support of the present invention comprises a support tower having a lower end supported on the ground and having an upper end. A power line energy absorber is attached to the upper end of the support tower and comprises a housing attached to the support tower, a reciprocating piston within the housing and pneumatic damping chambers within the housing on opposite sides of the piston for yieldably resisting reciprocating movement of the piston within the housing. A cable is connected to the piston and extends over a pulley downwardly to the electrical insulator which connects to the power line where it supports the power line above the ground. Dynamic energy from the power line is transferred upwardly through the cable to the piston and is absorbed by virtue of the compression and expansion of the air within the chambers on opposite sides of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1988Date of Patent: August 8, 1989Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth G. McConnell
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Patent number: 4832402Abstract: A chair, particularly a work chair, includes a mounting plate for fastening a seat and back member. The mounting plate is supported so as to be pivotable with its front end about a horizontally extending axis on a support member which is, in turn, supported by a vertically extending, essentially vertically adjustable support tube and projects laterally relative to the support tube. The mounting plate is supported on its side facing away from the pivoting axis and near the seat and back member by a gas pressure spring. The gas pressure spring has at one end thereof a valve tarppet for operating a valve which is integrated in the gas pressure spring, so that the effective length of the gas pressure spring is adjustable. The end of the gas pressure spring with the valve tappet is supported on the support member. A two-armed lever which acts on the valve tappet is pivotally mounted on a bearing block of the support member which bearing block supports the gas pressure spring.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1988Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Assignee: Karl Zund & Co. AGInventor: Karl Zund
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Patent number: 4818155Abstract: A power tool combination including a hammer drill, an adapter secured to the drill for attaching it to an elongated rod which bears on the floor, a pneumatic cylinder and piston unit mounted between the elongated rod and the drill for applying an uniform external force for moving the power drill into the ceiling, and a coupling member between the pneumatic piston and cylinder unit. The coupling member is rigid for transmitting axial forces therethrough under normal operating conditions but is capable of yielding to absorb abrupt shock forces in the event that the drill encounters an undesirable obstruction in the ceiling, the coupling member including structure for causing it to return to a normal rigid condition after the shock forces have been absorbed.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1988Date of Patent: April 4, 1989Assignee: MacMuscle Co., Inc.Inventor: John C. Belknap
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Patent number: 4809959Abstract: In a hydraulic antivibratory support intended to be interposed between two rigid elements (1 and 3) and including a work chamber (A) and a compensation chamber (B) separated by a dividing wall (10) and connected permanently together through a restricted passage (11), the whole of these chambers and this passage being filled with liquid, the work chamber is defined outwardly by an annular support wall (7) having the general shape of two hollow and thick truncated cones of opposite directions (7.sub.1, and 7.sub.2) juxtaposed axially by their large bases, their two small bases being connected respectively to the two rigid elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1986Date of Patent: March 7, 1989Assignee: HutchinsonInventor: Francois Hourlier
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Patent number: 4771989Abstract: Two support assemblies for respectively supporting the tapered end and the cylindrical end of an elongated tubular elastomeric spring between two opposed spring seats are disclosed. The support assembly for the tapered end is made up of an elongated retaining member which is positionable generally transverse to and entirely inside the tapered end. This retaining member includes two inclined portions which bear down upon the inside of the tapered end when pulled in an outward direction by a bolt threadably secured to a conventional spring seat. The support assembly for the cylindrical end is made up of a second retaining member which is positionable generally transverse to and entirely inside the cylindrical end. The second retaining member includes a plurality of expandable flange portions which engage the inside of the cylindrical portion as the retaining member is pulled in an outward direction by a bolt threadably secured to the second spring seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1986Date of Patent: September 20, 1988Assignee: The Paton CorporationInventor: Frank F. Smith
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Patent number: 4725046Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved engine mount which comprises first and second retaining members which are separated from each other, a first shock absorbing elastomer block disposed between the first and second retaining members, a highly magnetic member connected to the first retaining member to move therewith, and a magnet connected to the other of the first and a magnet connected to the second retaining member to move therewith leaving a certain clearance between the magnet and the highly magnetic member. The magnet is arranged and oriented to effectively attract the highly magnetic member thereby to compress the first shock absorbing elastomer block.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1987Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masaru Sugino
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Patent number: 4713917Abstract: A cyclic shear energy absorber is described for absorbing energy imposed onto the absorber. The absorber consists of a hollow core filled with densely packed granular material. The granular material is confined within the core so that cyclic shear energy imposed upon the absorber causes incipient dilation of the granular material. This incipient dilation is at least in part suppressed by the confining means. Inter-particle frictional forces within the granular material dissipate the imposed cyclic shear energy. The absorber may be confined between two end plates capable of being coupled to an associated structure such as a bridge support column and a base. The core may also be confined within a pile.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1987Date of Patent: December 22, 1987Assignee: DFC New Zealand LimitedInventors: Ian G. Buckle, John P. Michael