Abstract: There is provided a piping installation structure for a vehicle which is installed under a floor of a vehicle body and configured to support and fix a long part including at least piping, the piping installation structure including: a clamp member for supporting and fixing the long part; a stud for fixing the clamp member under the floor of the vehicle body; a stud fixing member to which the stud is fixed; and an underfloor structural member installed under the floor of the vehicle body, in which the stud fixing member and the underfloor structural member are joined to form a closed cross section on a plane which is orthogonal to a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.

Abstract: An elastomeric isolator has an elastomeric body which incorporates an inner structural member and an outer structural member. The elastomeric body includes a shear hub extending between radial flanges defined by the inner and outer structural members that undergoes shearing stresses during deflection of the elastomeric isolator. The inner and outer structural members are designed to provide a travel stop for the elastomeric isolator in order to avoid compression of the shear hub during high loads. The elastomeric bushing can also includes an optional integral elastomeric heat shield which protects the shear hub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for suspending a unit, especially a hydraulic unit of an electronically traction-controlled brake system of a motor vehicle. The unit is suspended in a receptacle provided on the vehicle such that vibrations are damped. Hydraulic units of vehicle brake systems are usually equipped with an electric motor for driving pumps located in the hydraulic unit. The brake pressure in the wheel brakes can be modulated via the pumps. The pump drive can cause mechanical and hydraulic vibrations in the unit which can result in unwanted operational noise in case the vibrations are transmitted to the vehicle body without being damped. The improved device is manually preloaded due to limited space for using tools. A clamping mechanism is guided in an axially movable manner on an armature which is fixed to the hydraulic unit and which can be moved from a basic position into a clamping position. The clamping mechanism is interlocked with the armature in both positions.

Abstract: A pig tail spring exhaust hanger includes a pig tail coil having at one end an upper arm and at the other end a lower arm. The upper arm is mounted to the vehicle underbody, and the lower arm is connected to the exhaust system, wherein the orientation of the upper and lower arms is substantially vertical and the orientation of the central axis of the pig tail coil is substantially horizontal. This arrangement provides a moment at each of the upper and lower arms which act to suspended weight of the exhaust system radially with respect to the pig tail coil.

Abstract: A suspension device for a hardware element, which includes a mobile carriage, an arm designed to support the equipment to be suspended, and means for connecting between the arm and the carriage, in which the connection means include damping means in order to damp movement of the arm in relation to the mobile carriage.

Abstract: An elastomeric isolator has an elastomeric body which incorporates an inner structural member and an outer structural member. The elastomeric body includes a shear hub extending between radial flanges or end plates of the inner and outer structural members that undergoes shearing stresses during deflection of the elastomeric isolator. The elastomeric body is bonded to the radial flanges or end plates. The inner structural member includes a radial flange which is axially offset from an axial flange of the outer structural member. The outer structural member includes a radial flange which is axially offset from an axial flange of the inner structural member. With this configuration, excessive stresses on the elastomeric body are avoided during high load movements of the elastomeric isolator.

Abstract: A patient flatwall system comprises a generally horizontal track extending generally parallel and adjacent to a wall of a hospital room, and at least one patient flatwall coupled to the track for movement therealong and for rotational movement relative thereto about a generally vertical axis. The at least one flatwall has a plurality of service connectors. In another embodiment, a patient flatwall system comprises a short telescopic arm having a proximal end coupled to the track for movement therealong, and a patient flatwall coupled to a distal end of the telescopic arm for rotational movement about a generally vertical axis.

Abstract: A link suspension coupled to a system is described which vibrates, which comprises at least four links supporting the system which vibrates by means of one Cardan joint and one foot, one articulation between the Cardan joint and the link, one articulation between each link, one articulation between the foot and a link; each articulation houses a spring. Further a cylinder and piston suspension is described coupled to a system which vibrates, which comprises a cylinder, a piston housed within the cylinder, an articulation fastened to an end of the cylinder and to a Cardan joint, an articulation fastened to another end of the piston and to a foot; a spring fastened to the cylinder and the piston, wherein the cylinder suspension is at an angle varying between 35° and 50° from the axis of symmetry of the system which vibrates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for suspending an appliance from a plurality of support members which depend from overhead beams and structures of a building. A lower frame has a base with side walls extending from the base and joined to form a fluid tight container. The base has sufficient strength to support the appliance thereon when the lower frame is suspended from the support members and all the weight of the appliance is carried by the base. At least three connectors are provided, each fastened to at least one of the side walls and base. Each connector removably fastens to a different one of the support members. An upper frame can be fastened to the depending support members to further stabilize the frame. Straps can encircle the appliance to stabilize the appliance on the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bridge inspecting device for inspecting a structure of a bridge. The device includes a vehicle, a pendulum mechanism and at least one image sensing device. The vehicle has an arm and is stably parked at an edge of the bridge. The pendulum mechanism has an end movably secured to the arm and the pendulum mechanism has at least one pendulum element. The at least one image sensing device is connected to another end of the pendulum mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceiling mount for a surgical microscope, including at least two load-bearing sections joined together by a damping interface, said interface including at least two damping layers which are made of damping material and are separated from each other by a bracket plate made of non-damping material. In order to damp a wider spectrum of mechanical disturbances even more efficiently, the material of one damping layer has other elastic properties than the material of the other damping layer.

Abstract: An engine supporting device for a motorcycle includes a first frame section having a head pipe portion supporting a front fork, a second frame section supporting a rear arm and connected to the first frame section and an engine supported between the first and second frame sections and having a standing cylinder section. The second frame section has an extension made from a forged product and extends toward a region above the cylinder section of the engine. A hanger bracket that suspends the cylinder section is mounted to the extension.

Abstract: A cable anchor utilizes a spring assembly to reduce tensile stresses on a cable over a wide range of tensile forces. Some examples utilize a plurality of springs, with each spring sequentially acting to reduce tensile stresses on the cable as the tensile force increases. Other examples utilize a reel that permits movement of the cable through rotation of the reel to further reduce stress on the cable.

Abstract: An energy transmission control mount comprises a carrier having a first major surface, an opposite second major surface and an aperture provided therein. Channels are provided adjacent opposite ends of the first surface. Vibration dampening material is provided on the carrier. The vibration dampening material substantially lines the channels and the aperture and extends over at least a portion of the second surface.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe support including an elastic body having a ring shape, the elastic body comprising: an upper attachment portion having an upper attachment hole; a lower attachment portion having a lower attachment hole; and a pair of arm portions mutually connecting the upper and lower attachment portion. A first reinforcement rib is integrally formed on each outer circumferential surface of the arm portions. An upper end thereof is located at a higher position than a connecting position of an inner circumferential surface of the arm portion and the upper attachment portion and at a higher position than the center of the upper attachment hole, while a lower end thereof is located at a lower position than a connecting position of the inner circumferential surface of the arm portion and the lower attachment portion and at a lower position than the center of the lower attachment hole.

Abstract: Two similarly configured upper brackets are each formed of an inverted L-shaped fixed component above and an L-shaped adjustable component below. Each fixed component has a horizontal leg above and a vertical leg below. Each horizontal leg has laterally spaced vertical support holes. Each vertical leg has elevationally space adjustment holes. Each adjustable component has a horizontal leg below and a vertical leg above. Each vertical leg has laterally spaced horizontal support holes adjacent to the horizontal leg. Each vertical leg has elevationally spaced adjustment holes. Each leg is sized to allow the vertical leg of each adjustable component to slidably receive the vertical leg of an associated fixed component to align the holes in the legs selectively with adjustment elements extending through aligned holes. The horizontal leg of each adjustable component has an upper surface to provide an upper support surface for an air handler.

Abstract: In an exhaust pipe structure, there are provided a first supporting member that is attached to an exhaust pipe or a component attached to the exhaust pipe; a second supporting member that is attached to a vehicle body or a component fixed to the vehicle body; a supporting rubber member that connects the first supporting member to the second supporting member; and a reaching-prevention member that contacts the supporting rubber member just before the supporting rubber member reaches the supporting rubber member sticking position.

Abstract: A bracket for use in acoustically isolating a ceiling support grid from a frame member includes a planar body having a grid receiving formation and at least one mounting aperture, and a resilient grommet secured relative to each aperture for acoustically isolating a fastener passing through the aperture into the frame member.

Abstract: Methods for reducing vibration or noise from the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, especially of an automobile, by producing a thermoplastic vulcanizate muffler hanger and mounting it between the exhaust system and the body of the motor vehicle. Also, the thermoplastic vulcanizate muffler hangers so produced.

Abstract: A device and method for securing and suspending items. The device includes a rail and at least two walls extending in a transverse direction to the rail. Each wall terminates at a distal end spaced apart from the rail, and the rail and walls delineate a slot between the walls. A resilient member extends from one wall toward the other wall, and is operable to extend into the slot and be resiliently deflected between first and second positions within the slot. The resilient member is biased away from the rail so that in its first position a distal tip thereof is resiliently deflected toward the rail to define a gap with the second wall for receiving a portion of an item, and in the second position the distal tip is resiliently biased toward the second wall to define a pinch point therebetween for securing the item.

Abstract: A mounting bracket and dampening assembly for mounting a heavy bag, a first portion of the mounting bracket mounted horizontally in relation to mounting surface, a second portion of the mounting bracket depending downwardly forming a support surface for a securing means for supporting the heavy bag in combination with a dampening means in the form of upper and lower bushings in combination with a rod and spring assembly to lessen the transmission of stress, shock and vibration and to reduce the motion, both lateral and vertical, of the heavy bag.

Abstract: A hanger is described for supporting a structure from an overhead support. The hanger includes a hanger member having a U-shaped lower end with a pair of spaced-apart support legs extending upwardly therefrom for attachment to an overhead support. A bolt support is positioned in the U-shaped lower end of the hanger member and has a support bolt extending upwardly through the hanger member and the washer assembly to deflect the load in the support bolt throughout the entire curved face of the lower end of the hanger member. A modified form of the bolt support is provided which is of one-piece construction.

Abstract: A muffler hanger including: a rubber annular portion; a rubber arm constituting an elastic support portion for the muffler; an upper space and a lower space for permitting deformation of the rubber arm; a first mounting hole disposed in a center of the rubber arm in a vehicle left-right direction to extend in a vehicle front-back direction when installed on the vehicle, and attached in a mated condition to a support pin provided on one of a muffler side and a vehicle body side; and a pair of second mounting holes disposed at locations away to right and left sides from the first mounting hole to extend in the front-back direction, and attached in a mated condition to support pins on the other side. The first and second mounting holes are arranged to form a row in the left-right direction, with positional relationships such that when installed on the vehicle the holes overlaps one another as viewed in the left-right direction.

Abstract: An omnipositional cable-suspension system suspends an inanimate object. A pair of spaced apart holes pass through the object. A first closed cable loop passes through both of the holes and a first hooking point, so that a first cable is movable within the holes. A second closed cable loop passes through both of these holes and to a second hooking point, so that the second cable is also movable within the holes. The inanimate object can be moved from one position to another, while the object remains stable in any position so placed. This omnipositional cable-suspension system enables the suspension of any inanimate object (the “object”) that can be readily moved to any position about its three-dimensional axis without changing the cable-suspension system of the object. The object can be repositioned to any other stationary position as many times as desired.

Abstract: An elastic loop 1 is provided for suspending an exhaust system of a motor vehicle at a vehicle floor of the motor vehicle. The elastic loop 1 has a basic body 4 made of an elastomeric material 5, the basic body 4 enclosing two receiving eyes 6 and 7, one of which being provided for receiving a supporting part, and the other of which being provided for receiving a part to be supported, and the basic body 4 comprising at least two elastic supporting bands 8 and 9 which run from the one receiving eye 6 to the other receiving eye 7 in a main plane of extension and operation of the loop. Further, the elastic loop 1 has a ring 21 enclosing the basic body 4 in the main plane, the ring 21 being a pre-cut piece 24 of a ribbon 20 which is continuously woven in consecutive one-layer and two-layer areas, i.e. once in a single closed layer and once in two separate layers, the pre-cut piece 24 including an entire two-layer area and at least parts of both adjacent one-layer areas.

Abstract: A suspension device for a hardware element, which includes a mobile carriage, an arm designed to support the equipment to be suspended, and means for connecting between the arm and the carriage, in which the connection means include damping means in order to damp movement of the arm in relation to the mobile carriage.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending a vibratory element from a support which is relatively stationary with respect to the vibratory element. The apparatus includes a first member having first and second ends. The first end of the first member is coupled to the support and the second end of the first member depends downwardly from the first end of the first member. A second member is coupled to the vibratory element for movement relative to the first member as the vibratory element moves. A tension spring has a first end and a second end. The first end of the tension spring is coupled to the first member and the second end of the tension spring is coupled to the second member.

Abstract: A rear impact shock absorbing structure for a fuel cell vehicle. The shock absorbing structure appropriately absorbs shocks in the event of a rear impact, thus preventing hydrogen storage tanks from colliding with a chassis cross member arranged between the hydrogen storage tanks, therefore preventing the hydrogen storage tanks from being broken or damaged. The shock absorbing structure includes a front tank support for supporting a hydrogen storage tank provided in front of a chassis cross member. A rear tank support supports a hydrogen storage tank provided in back of the chassis cross member. Further, a shock absorbing member connects the front and rear tank supports to each other, and is deformed when shocks are applied to the front and rear tank supports.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe support including an elastic body having a ring shape, the elastic body comprising: an upper attachment portion having an upper attachment hole; a lower attachment portion having a lower attachment hole; and a pair of arm portions mutually connecting the upper and lower attachment portion. A first reinforcement rib is integrally formed on each outer circumferential surface of the arm portions. An upper end thereof is located at a higher position than a connecting position of an inner circumferential surface of the arm portion and the upper attachment portion and at a higher position than the center of the upper attachment hole, while a lower end thereof is located at a lower position than a connecting position of the inner circumferential surface of the arm portion and the lower attachment portion and at a lower position than the center of the lower attachment hole.

Abstract: A method of suspending scaffolding brackets which includes a first step of securing to a structure, lengths of resilient material having a load rating sufficient to support the scaffolding brackets to be suspended. A second step involves attaching each of the scaffolding brackets to one of the lengths of resilient material.

Abstract: A muffler hanger including: a rubber annular portion; a rubber arm constituting an elastic support portion for the muffler; an upper space and a lower space for permitting deformation of the rubber arm; a first mounting hole disposed in a center of the rubber arm in a vehicle left-right direction to extend in a vehicle front-back direction when installed on the vehicle, and attached in a mated condition to a support pin provided on one of a muffler side and a vehicle body side; and a pair of second mounting holes disposed at locations away to right and left sides from the first mounting hole to extend in the front-back direction, and attached in a mated condition to support pins on the other side. The first and second mounting holes are arranged to form a row in the left-right direction, with positional relationships such that when installed on the vehicle the holes overlaps one another as viewed in the left-right direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension for an oscillating load, in particular for an exhaust system of a motor vehicle, with an elastomer body (26; 36; 38) which comprises at least one fixing hole (28) which is lined with a reinforcement, and with a suspension bolt (20) which is passed through the fixing hole (28). In order to increase the wear resistance and to facilitate assembly, the reinforcement is a shell (30) which lines the fixing hole (28) predominantly on the side of its cross section which is mainly loaded by the suspension bolt (20), and the suspension bolt (20) has a thickened head (24) protruding from the fixing hole (28).

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a front license plate to an automotive vehicle that does not have an integrally designed and designated front license plate mounting location embodied as part of the front exterior of the vehicle that includes an associated integral license plate mounting mechanism, but does have existing, integral apertures in the body of the vehicle located behind and below the front grille of the vehicle which are used to secure a body panel to the vehicle. The bracket has a detachable body having a mounting surface adapted to receive a license plate, two arms that attach to the body and extend from the rear of the body. The two arms can attach to the body in either of two distinct positions, either with the top of the body facing up or with the top of the body facing down.

Abstract: A rocking horse has a stand that includes a base portion with four tubular columns. The columns each have a tubular wall defining an interior. The wall has a top end with a top rim defining a top opening to the interior. An anchor pin extends through the wall and into the interior so that the pin engages two separated locations on the tubular wall. An S-shaped hook has a first end directly attached to the pin within the interior of the tubular wall and a second end extending out of the top opening on each column. The rocking horse also has four resilient members with outer ends connected to the second ends of the hooks, and inner ends connected to the toy horse for suspending the toy horse from the columns.

Abstract: A vibration isolation mount for mounting an electric motor to a device support structure includes a body having a motor-engaging end and a mount end and a central axis. A screw fastener extends from the motor-engaging end and is coaxial with the central axis of the body. A threaded bushing extends into the body at the mount end thereof. In a method of use, the vibration isolation mount is secured to a motor support structure of the electric motor by driving the screw fastener into the motor support structure. The electric motor is mounted to a device support structure by driving a fastener through the device support structure to mate with the threaded bushing of the vibration isolation mount.

Abstract: A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected to the one or more channels, and one or more suspension chains connected between the top lock plates and the bottom lock plates to adjustably suspend the HVAC unit at the desired height and pitch. The suspension system provides a system for suspending HVAC equipment in residential and light commercial applications that is safer, quicker, cheaper, more reliable and more accurate than systems currently in use.

Abstract: A stand for a rocking horse or other toy includes a plurality of legs, each with a top end and a bottom end. A foot is attached to the bottom end of each leg. Each foot has a top end, a bottom rim, and an outer wall defining an interior and generally extending from the top end to the bottom rim. The foot also has an interior sidewall defining a pocket with an opening in a vicinity of the top end for receiving the bottom end of a corresponding leg. Slots are also formed in the top end of each foot to receive braces running between the legs. The toy is suspended on the stand from the top ends of the legs so that it is permitted to rock relative to the stand.

Abstract: A torque rod comprising: a first and second bushing disposed at both ends of the resin torque rod, each bushing having a resin outer casing and a rigid inner casing and a rubber elastic body interposed between the outer and inner casings, and a connecting component for connecting the first and second bushings, The connecting component has a predetermined breaking location adapted to be broken upon input of a substantial load during collisions, the predetermined breaking location includes a thin-walled portion provided at a location where the thin-walled portion undergoes compression break upon input of the substantial load, and a thick-walled portion provided at a location apart from a central axis of the connecting component in a perpendicular direction to the central axis of the connecting component.

Abstract: A robust, easy to mount probe sensor includes an elongated body enclosing a sensor element and an integral flange extending away from the body. The body and flange are formed of material having a relatively low characteristic yield point. First and second generally parallel closely spaced through passages extend through the flange. An insert formed of material having a relatively high characteristic yield point is disposed in one of the passages. A fastener including a shank portion which extends through the other passageway includes an enlarged head which overlays the insert containing passageway and engages an attachment structure to effect directed compressive loading of the probe sensor flange.

Abstract: An energy transmission control mount comprises a carrier having a first major surface, an opposite second major surface and an aperture provided therein. Channels are provided adjacent opposite ends of the first surface. Vibration dampening material is provided on the carrier. The vibration dampening material substantially lines the channels and the aperture and extends over at least a portion of the second surface.

Abstract: A noise dampener for a garage door opener includes a pair of resilient members, each resilient member of the pair of resilient members having first and second opposite ends. The first ends are adapted for mounting to a garage ceiling mounting bracket. The second ends are adapted for mounting to motor mounts mounted to an upper side of a motor housing of the garage door opener. The first and second ends of the resilient members are mountable to the ceiling mounting bracket and the motor mounts respectively by fastening means through apertures in the first and second ends. A vibration dampening pad is provided for mounting between the garage wall adjacent the garage door and a chain channel support extending from the motor housing.

Abstract: A vibration proofing heat shield plate fixed such as to cover at least a part of a heat source while forming a gap with respect to a surface of the heat source is provided with a vibration proofing heat shield plate main body portion, a collar member positioned at an open hole of the vibration proofing heat shield plate main body portion and provided with a pair of locking pieces fastened by bolt to the heat source, a washer member in which a portion interposed between a pair of locking pieces of the collar member is formed in an approximately C-shaped cross section, and a joint member joining the washer member and the vibration proofing heat shield plate main body.

Abstract: The rotating stem mount has an anchor block and a lag screw extending through the anchor block for mounting the anchor block to a stationary surface. A guide bearing is mounted on a circular shoulder on the anchor block near the base end of the anchor block. The outer race of a thrust bearing is retained to the load end of the anchor block in axial alignment with the anchor block by means of a bearing retainer. A cylindrical housing encloses the thrust bearing, the guide bearing and the anchor block. The housing has a diametrical partition therein in a mid-region thereof. A bolt retains the diametrical partition to the inner race of the thrust bearing. The housing further has an internal circular step in its base end, and that circular step fitly encloses the guide bearing. A stem-like member is mountable to the load end of the housing.

Abstract: An active noise attenuation system includes a speaker housing for a speaker assembly that attenuates noise generated by an air induction system for a vehicle engine. The speaker housing is a generic housing formed from plastic that can be utilized with many different vehicle types. An air cleaner housing is positioned between the speaker housing and the engine for filtering out contaminants from the air before the air is drawn into the engine. Brackets are joined to the air cleaner and speaker housings for mounting the housings to a vehicle structure.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a heavy article 27 to a carrier body 31 via an intermediate member 20, capable of temporarily fixing the heavy article during the mounting operation, wherein the intermediate member 20 is provided in a lower part thereof with a lower attachment portion 21 having holes 26 for fixing the heavy article 27 and in an upper part thereof with upper attachment portions 23 having engagement portions 25 for being temporarily fixed to the carrier body 31 and fixation portions 24 for being firmly fixed to the carrier body 31. To fix the intermediate member 20 to the heavy article 27, the lower attachment portion 21 of the former is sandwiched between a pair of elastic members 28 made of soft material, and fastened to the heavy article 27 by fastening members 30 through the holes 26, for allowing a slight vibration of the heavy article 27.

Abstract: Hanger systems are provided for securing exhaust systems to the undercarriage of the automobile. One such system includes a hanger that incorporates an arm, a bushing defining an orifice, a retaining member, and a flange. The orifice receives a proximal end of the arm, which is loosely retained by the bushing so that the arm is able to rotate. The retaining member engages an exterior surface of the bushing and is formed, at least partially, of a strip of material. At least a portion of the strip of material is shaped to conform to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the bushing. The flange extends outwardly from the bushing. So configured, the hanger mounts to the automobile by attaching the flange to the frame member. The arm can be secured to a portion of the exhaust system so that the exhaust pipe is securely retained. Methods and other systems also are provided.

Abstract: A hanger for an exhaust suspension has a mass dampener structure having a dampener mass with a central passage, an elastomer spring in the form of a sleeve received in the passage of the dampener mass and spring has an arrangement for connecting the mass dampener structure to a connecting pin. The mass dampener structure is connected to a first ring portion by an arrangement including a pair of elastomer arms. The elastomer spring is tuned to have a stiffness greater than the remaining portion of the hanger.

Abstract: A shock isolated operator station wherein a set of quadral elastomer mounts provide substantial static support as well as isolate equipment supported thereon from shock and vibrations forces.

Abstract: An exhaust system has a plurality of isolator assemblies which are used to mount the exhaust system to a vehicle. Each of the isolator assemblies has an exhaust rod which is attached to a component of the exhaust system and which includes a first end which engages an elastomeric isolator attached to the vehicle through a U-shaped member. Each of the first ends of the exhaust rods are aligned to be generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the exhaust system is installed in the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for suspension of a sample body which rotates in space about a rotation axis which is in a fixed position or is related to a fixed position, as a function of the intensity of a measurement effect. In order to ensure that a sample mass is mounted in the device securely and such that it can rotate very largely without any lateral movement, the suspension, which has at least two springs, for the sample body is designed to be planar in a rest position.