Abstract: Provided is a method for mounting a device on a frame in a construction machine. The method includes forming plate holes in a beam member at respective mount-member-provision positions on the beam member; mounting a plate supporter on a back surface of the beam member at each of the mount-member-provision positions so as to border the plate hole at a lower side thereof; installing the beam member on the frame; putting the mount plate into the plate hole from above so as to make the mount plate be supported by the plate supporter and fixing the plate supporter in the plate hole after adjusting the position of the mount plate horizontally and vertically within the plate hole; and mounting the mount members to the mount plates fixed in the plate holes respectively and mounting the device on the beam member via the mount members.

Abstract: A mounting rack structure includes a rack body having a plurality of downward extended supporting legs, each of which is provided near a distal end with an mounting hole; a plurality of mounting hole adapters; and a plurality of fastening elements. The mounting hole adapter includes at least one vertical extension portion with a first retaining flange and a central passage having at least one second retaining flange formed therearound; and is assembled to the mounting hole with the first retaining flange firmly pressed against one side of the supporting leg. The fastening element can be extended through the central passage of the mounting hole adapter to firmly lock the supporting leg and accordingly the rack body to a heat-generating unit. With the mounting hole adapter, the mounting rack structure can be used with different types of fastening elements to save the cost for making different molds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for regulating an active vibration isolation system and to an active vibration isolation system, in particular for a vibration isolated positioning of lithography-devices, wafer-handling-systems and/or microscopes, as for instance scanning microscopes. The active vibration isolation system comprises the following components: a support body for bearing a load which is to be isolated; pneumatic vibration isolators with controllable valves for carrying the support body with respect to the ground; position sensors for providing vertical position signals of the support body; a first regulating system for vibration compensation in at least one degree of freedom in translation (Xt,Yt,Zt) and in at least one degree of freedom in rotation (Xr,Yr,Zr) and a second pneumatic regulating system for vibration compensation in at least one degree of freedom selected from three degrees of freedom (Zt,Xr,Yr) which are effective in vertical direction.

Abstract: A vessel (1) with a motion compensation platform (4), which platform is provided with at least one carrier (6) for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, actuators (5) for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, preferably in six degrees of freedom, a control system for driving the actuators (5), and motion sensors for measuring motions of the vessel (1) relative to the at least one element in the surrounding area, which measurements are used as input for the control system, wherein at least one at least partly passive pressure element (9) is provided for applying, during use, a pressure to the carrier for at least partly bearing this.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for an audio system that includes a mounting bracket slidably connected to a sub-assembly for attaching first and second loudspeaker enclosures of an audio loudspeaker system. The sub-assembly includes a plurality of vibration isolators disposed between a lower mounting bracket and an upper mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is attached to a first loudspeaker enclosure and the upper mounting bracket is attached to a second enclosure. First and second arms on the mounting bracket are inserted into first and second tracks on the lower mounting bracket to slidably attach the sub-assembly to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A cab frame (14) is supported on brackets (12, 13) provided at a plurality of positions of a vehicle body frame (11) with dampers (15). Movement limiting mechanisms (30) for limiting a movement at least in a vertical direction of the cab frame (14) are provided between the brackets (12, 13) and the cab frame (14). Further, the movement limiting mechanisms (30) are provided at least at two positions. Each movement limiting mechanism (30) includes a lower limiting portion (31) arranged close to the brackets (12, 13) and constituted by a plate member, and an upper limiting portion (32) arranged close to the cab frame (14) and constituted by a plate member in the same manner. The lower limiting portion (31) is integrally structured with the brackets (12, 13). Recesses (33, 34) are formed in a side edge of at least one of the lower limiting portion (31) and the upper limiting portion (32), and the limiting portion in the other limiting portion is positioned within the recesses (33, 34).

Abstract: A vibration damper assembly that may be attached and moved about a payload or optical mount surface of an optical structure such as an optical table. The vibration damper assembly may include a sensor and an actuator that may be disposed within a housing. In some embodiments, the vibration damper assembly or components thereof may be incorporated into an optical structure in the form of an optical component to be disposed or mounted on an optical mount surface of an optical structure such as an optical table. Embodiments of the vibration damper system may include a controller in communication with the damper assembly Embodiments of the controller may use adaptive tuning, auto-ranging selection of gain factors and other features in order to optimize damping performance.

Abstract: The motor-driven compressor is mounted on a first mounting of a vehicle. The motor-driven compressor includes a compressor body, a second mounting, a first spacer, a flexible conductor and a fastener. The compressor body is electrically powered to draw in fluid for compression and to discharge the compressed fluid. The second mounting is formed on the compressor body and has a mounting hole. The first spacer is made of a resin and interposed between the first mounting and the second mounting. The conductor is formed integrally with the first spacer for electrically connecting the first mounting and the second mounting. The fastener is made of a resin and inserted through the mounting hole of the second mounting for joining the first mounting and the second mounting.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting and protecting a subject object, such as, in some embodiments, a hard disk drive, comprising: a) a damping structure comprising an elastomeric material adapted to partially cover the subject object; and b) an insert plate assembly borne in the damping structure comprising: i) an insert plate, and ii) a screw, post, dowel or pin adapted to engage a mounting hole in the subject object.

Abstract: Bracket assemblies for use with actuators are described. An example apparatus includes a bracket defining first apertures and second apertures. The first apertures are to receive fasteners to couple a first end of the bracket to an actuator. One or more of the second apertures is to receive fasteners to couple a controller to the bracket. The actuator is to be on a first side of the bracket and the controller to be on a second side of the bracket. The example apparatus also includes an adjuster to be coupled to the bracket. The adjuster is to vary a distance between a second end of the bracket and the actuator and to support the second end relative to the actuator.

Abstract: An anti-vibration device bracket is provided that is capable of suppressing deformation due to contact with a member coupled to an engine side, and also capable of suppressing liquid ingress from the engine side. A anti-vibration device bracket 70 supports an anti-vibration device main body 12 on a vehicle body, the anti-vibration device main body 12 including an inside attachment member 14 coupled to an engine bracket 90, an outside attachment member 16 coupled to the vehicle body, and a resilient body 18 that couples together the inside attachment member 14 and the outside attachment member 16.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a transmission to a vehicle body may include a transmission mounting bracket coupled both to a transmission casing of the transmission and to a rear cover coupled to the transmission casing, wherein the transmission mounting bracket may be coupled to an insulator, and the insulator may be mounted to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A crankcase of an internal combustion engine includes protruding portions formed on an outer surface of the crankcase which are constituted of a pair of left and right wall members, and a vibration isolating rubber is fitted between the wall members. The crankcase configured in this manner prevents the generation of sounds from a protruding portion of the crankcase and is light-weight.

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a friction damper onto a washing unit or a machine frame of a washing machine comprises a support part for supporting the friction damper with a support plate for putting on the washing unit or on the machine frame, with a support wall and with a pin having a pin longitudinal axis for mounting in a coupling opening of the friction damper, and a locking part coupled pivotably on the support part about a locking pivot axis between a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein the locking part comprises a fastening element, wherein in the locking position the support plate is secured onto the washing unit or the machine frame by means of the fastening element, and wherein in the unlocking position the support plate on the washing unit or on the machine frame is released by the fastening element.

Abstract: A vibration dampening device (10) including: a first section (20) having a first section support assembly (25) for supporting vibratory equipment (140); a second section 30 having a second section support assembly (35) for allowing the vibration dampening device (10) to be supported by a support apparatus (100); and one or more fluid fillable absorbers (40) located between the first and second sections (20,30), wherein the one or more fluid fillable absorbers (40) are configured to absorb at least a portion of a vibratory force transferred from operation of the vibratory equipment (140).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a camera support device. The camera support device includes a mounting assembly adapted to releasably mount a camera. The camera support device further includes at least one tuning element in communication with the mounting assembly, the tuning element being adjustable so as to permit tuning of a natural frequency of the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A vibration mount having a body for coupling to an object to be supported by the vibration mount, a flexible member forming a foot on the body and together with the body, forming a chamber therein, a center member within the chamber and coupled to move in unison with the body, a valve having a first valve member coupled to move in unison with the central member and a second valve member coupled to move in unison with the flexible member, a connection for coupling air under pressure to the chamber through the valve member, and a vent for venting the chamber though the valve.

Abstract: The vibration suppression system includes a vibration isolator located in each corner in a four corner pylon mount structural assembly. The combination of four vibration isolators, two being forward of the transmission, and two being aft of the transmission, collectively are effective at isolating main rotor vertical shear, pitch moment, as well as roll moment induced vibrations. Each opposing pair of vibration isolators can efficiently react against the moment oscillations because the moment can be decomposed into two antagonistic vertical oscillations at each vibration isolator. A pylon structure extends between a pair of vibration isolators thereby allowing the vibration isolators to be spaced a away from a vibrating body to provide increased control.

Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has upper and lower frames, each having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support the upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the either of the frames to provide resist seismic shock and developed moment resistance.

Abstract: An engine mount assembly is provided for mounting an engine to a vehicle frame. The engine mount assembly includes an elastomeric material snubber element having a generally elongated configuration with axial end faces and a coaxial bolt passage defined therethrough. A tubular sleeve has an inner shape sized for sliding receipt of the snubber element therein. The tubular sleeve has a longitudinal cross-sectional profile such that a bottom longitudinal cross-sectional portion of the tubular sleeve extends axially beyond the end faces of the snubber element and defines an enlarged attachment footprint for the tubular sleeve to a vehicle frame flange.

Abstract: A bearing (3), preferably elastomeric, which can be employed in machine construction (1), in particular for generators of wind turbines. The bearing (3), owing to its design, can be positioned both in the vertical and also in the horizontal direction under load at any time in such a way that any present drive/gear shafts are aligned with one another.

Abstract: A method of assembling a heat exchanger in a gas turbine engine assembly is provided. The method includes providing a structural body including a wall having an elongated slot, providing a heat exchanger operably associated with a bracket, and providing a slip joint for coupling the bracket to the structural body. The slip joint includes a standoff, an elongated member, and a biasing member disposed about the elongated member. The standoff is inserted through the wall so that the biasing member imparts a predetermined biasing force between the bracket and the structural body. The slip joint allows relative sliding movement between the bracket and the structural body when a sliding force due to thermal expansion or contraction is greater than the biasing force.

Abstract: An anisotropic vibration isolation mounting assembly includes at least two three-parameter vibration isolators each having a first end configured for attachment to a rotating member assembly or a rotating member assembly housing and each having a second, opposing end configured for attachment to the rotating member assembly housing where the first end is configured for attachment to the rotating member assembly or to a system interface member where the first member is configured for attachment to the rotating member assembly housing. The at least two three-parameter vibration isolators are tuned anisotropically to minimize the transmission of vibrations during operation of the rotating machine.

Abstract: A furnace mounting system to elevate the furnace above the floor. In one form the furnace mounting system includes a furnace mounting block including a vibration dampening feature to prevent the transmission of noise and vibration from the furnace to the mounting block. The furnace mounting block includes a locating feature and is adhered to the bottom surface of the furnace.

Abstract: Anti-vibration mount comprising first and second mounting members connected to each other by an elastomer body. The first mounting member comprises a head integral with the elastomer body and a connector rigidly fixed to the head by a connection permitting a degree of relative positioning tolerance between the head and the connector in a first direction. The head comprises a deformable stop that is interposed between the second mounting member and the connector, the deformable stop being capable of not obstructing the relative positioning tolerance between the head and the connector, and of abutting against the second mounting member by pressing against the connector in the first direction.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A connection structure of a vehicular engine mounting and a front plate of a front wheel cowling is disclosed. The engine mounting includes a damper assembly, an upper mount bracket and a lower mount bracket. One end of the upper mount bracket corresponding to the front plate of the front wheel cowling is provided with a lug, and the lug is of a “Z” shape and includes a first locating plate, a second locating plate and a transitional plate. The first locating plate and the second locating plate is connected with each other via the transitional plate, and the first locating plate abuts against the front plate of the front wheel cowling and is fixed thereto by bolts. The second locating plate and the transitional plate are protruded into the locating hole in the front plate of the front wheel cowling.

Abstract: A damping device for damping flexural vibration of a shaft rotating about a first axis, the device having: a supporting body; and a member, which defines an annular opening fitted through with the shaft, and is movable, with respect to the supporting body and radially with respect to the first axis, between a first and a second position when the shaft flexes radially with respect to the first axis. The member is set to the first position, and the opening is traversed loosely by the shaft when the rotation speed of the shaft is within a first range; the member is set to the second position, and the opening cooperates with the shaft, when the rotation speed of the shaft is within a second range differing from the first range and including at least one critical speed of the shaft; and the damping device has elastic means interposed between the supporting body and the member.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a bushing having a flange configured to be urged toward a work-piece, and an isolation spring configured to be positioned between the flange and the work-piece. The isolation spring includes a metal core integrally formed with a rubber coating.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a powertrain of a vehicle, the powertrain comprising an engine operable to produce a torque about a torque axis and the mounting arrangement comprising: a primary coupling connected at a primary mounting point of the powertrain and configured to securely couple the powertrain to a structural member of the vehicle; and, connected between the powertrain and one or more structural members of the vehicle: a pair of pitch control struts configured to substantially inhibit movement of the powertrain in directions perpendicular to the torque axis; and a roll control strut configured to substantially inhibit rotational motion of the engine about the torque axis; wherein the pitch control and roll control struts are connected to the powertrain and the one or more structural members of the vehicle at strut mountings configured to compliantly resist movements of the powertrain about the primary coupling in a direction parallel to the torque axis.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for a slip joint mount is disclosed to accommodate thermal expansion of a generator set on a base. One embodiment includes an electric generator driven by a prime mover and an equipment mount coupled to the prime mover. A base includes a mounting aperture and means for retaining the equipment mount to the mounting aperture. Also disclosed is means for allowing for movement of the equipment mount with respect to the mounting aperture due to thermal expansion of a portion of the prime mover.

Abstract: A fluid-filled type vibration damping device including a resin bracket provided on an outside peripheral face of a second mounting member. The resin bracket includes a mating portion mated within a mating groove of the second mounting member opening in an outside peripheral face of the second mounting member, a mating tubular portion extending on the outside peripheral face of the second mounting member from the mating portion to one axial side, and a mounting portion which is formed at a distal end portion of the mating tubular portion on the one axial side and extends peripherally outward. A weight reducing space opens at a distal end face of the mating tubular portion on the one axial side while extending between an inside peripheral face of the mating tubular portion and the outside peripheral face of the second mounting member in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration damping construction system including a first construction body, a second construction body, and a damping unit. The first construction body includes a reaction surface. The second construction body is accommodated in the first construction body. The damping unit is disposed between the second construction body and the reaction surface of the first construction body for reducing the vibration transferred from the first construction body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an equipment engine mounting system and method for mounting an equipment engine to an equipment frame using dampers, elastomeric and nonelastomeric components to inhibit the a transmission of vibrations of the equipment engine to the equipment frame.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a mounting foot to a base pan comprises a grommet, a mounting foot and a fastener. The grommet includes a body, an upper post and a lower post. The upper post extends from a first end the body and the lower post extends from a second end of the body. The upper post has a shoulder. The mounting foot has a mount opening for receiving the upper post. The mount opening has a diameter. The fastener is received on the upper post, and maintains the mounting foot on the upper post. The mounting foot has a thickness less than the thickness of the shoulder.

Abstract: A component to be mounted on a vehicle includes a housing, a pair of component mounting passages, defined in the housing, aligning with a pair of respective vehicle mounting passages when the component is any of a plurality of orientations with respect to the vehicle, and a component orientation element, on the housing. The component orientation element cooperates with a vehicle orientation element only when the component is in one of the plurality of orientations with respect to the vehicle. A hub on the component orientation element acts to tune the component orientation element for attenuating vibration received by the component orientation element from the vehicle.

Abstract: A structure of a roll-rod for a subframe filled with a hydro liquid therein, may include a bracket bar, an inner pipe including a cylindrical pipe and a supporting plate joined with the cylindrical pipe, an endplate joined to the cylindrical pipe, an outer pipe enclosing the inner pipe between the bracket bar and the endplate and including an extension part, where the supporting plate may be disposed with a gap in the extension part having a curved shape, an insulator forming a front liquid chamber and a rear liquid chamber with the supporting plate to receive the hydro-liquid therein, and a housing, wherein the supporting plate may move relative to the outer pipe such that the gap varies while the insulator is elastically transformed according to movement of the bracket bar and the endplate.

Abstract: A method of reproducing abnormal noise comprises: a step of starting an engine while buffer suppressing members for suppressing the buffer function of an engine mount are mounted on the engine mount which buffer-mounts on a vehicle body an engine for driving a vehicle and a shift lever for driving is maintained in a neutral position; and a step of opening and closing the accelerator of the engine while the shift lever for driving is maintained in a neutral position. In the method of reproducing abnormal noise, jigs are used.

Abstract: A compressor assembly may include a hermetic shell, a base and a mounting assembly. The hermetic shell may include a lower cover defining a first aperture. The base may define a second aperture. The mounting assembly may include a first isolation member and a fastener. The first isolation member may define a third aperture and may be located on a first side of the base. The third aperture may have a first portion defining a first inner diameter. The fastener may extend through the first, second and third apertures. The fastener may include a shank having a first radial protrusion defining a first outer diameter greater than the first inner diameter.

Abstract: A stirrer stand (10) for a submersible motor stirrer (12) composed of at least one base part (14) and a receiving part (16) for the submersible motor stirrer beyond which a guide member extends, which is used for guiding the submersible motor during assembly, the entire stirrer stand being produced from a single vibration-damping material.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a vibration control apparatus that can be installed in a small pace and can be produced at low cost, as well as a wind turbine generator equipped with the vibration control apparatus and a vibration control method. The vibration control apparatus 7 includes a first vibration system 10 of inverted-pendulum type, second vibration systems 20 of inverted-pendulum type which are provided on both sides of the first vibration system 10, a restraining unit 30 which restrains a first weight 11 of the first vibration system 10 and a second weight 21 of the second vibration system 20 and a damper which damps vibration of the first weight 11 and the second weight 21. The vibration control apparatus 7 is installed on an upper floor 8a of a plurality of floors 8.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a securing plate and a fan. The securing plate defines an engaging slot and a retaining slot. The fan includes a first sidewall attached to the securing plate. The first sidewall includes a first engaging member and a second engaging member. The first engaging member engages in the engaging slot, to prevent the fan from moving in a first direction substantially parallel to the securing plate. The second engaging member extends through the retaining slot from the front of the securing plate to the back of the securing plate, and engages with the securing plate, to prevent the fan from moving in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the securing plate.

Abstract: An exhaust mounting device for attaching an exhaust device to a vehicle body element of a motor vehicle is provided. The exhaust mounting device includes a holder. The holder has an outer side and a fastening element on the outer side. The holder is configured for fastening the exhaust mounting device on the vehicle body element. A damper device is arranged in the holder.

Abstract: A vehicle power train support system composed of a plurality of support units including right and left support units. One paired support unit has a mount device mounted on the side members and includes an outer cylinder and a central shaft having an axis extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle, mount brackets secured to front and rear portions of the outer cylinder, extension brackets disposed, with a predetermined space therebetween in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, to an upper portion of the side member, a further mount bracket secured to the power train, the another mount bracket being connected to a lower end of the central shaft protruding downward from a bottom portion of the outer cylinder, and a U-shaped stopper bracket mounted to a lower portion of the outer cylinder, the U-shaped stopper bracket surrounding front, lower and rear portions of the further mount bracket.

Abstract: An apparatus to lift an oilfield machine includes at least one lifting bellows, an alignment assembly extending between at least one lifting bellows and an adapter plate of the oilfield machine, the alignment assembly comprising an inner cylinder to reciprocate within a sleeve of the oilfield machine, and the alignment assembly comprising a top plate at an upper end of the inner cylinder, the top plate configured to transfer forces from the at least one lifting bellows and the inner cylinder to the adapter plate, wherein the sleeve is configured to restrict the inner cylinder to a substantially linear displacements therethrough.

Abstract: The shock and vibration isolation system for hard mounting of a manifold of a brake control valve includes shock and vibration isolators that can be assembled in the mounting feet of the manifold of the brake control valve. The shock and vibration isolators have a pre-selected, predetermined natural frequency operative to protect components of the brake control valve from shock and vibration. Each of the shock and vibration isolators includes a radially inner generally spool shaped rigid insert portion and a radially outer generally spool shaped vibration insulating sheath portion.

Abstract: In a vibration proofing apparatus, two second pressure receiving liquid chambers are arranged between an outer tube and a mounting attachment, and are configured to communicate with an auxiliary liquid chamber through two second orifices when an auxiliary vibration along an auxiliary amplitude direction orthogonal to an axial direction is input to the mounting attachment, a rubber elastic body is elastically deformed along an auxiliary amplitude direction, and expands and contracts an internal volume of the second pressure receiving liquid chambers. At this time, since a resonance phenomenon is generated in the liquid circulating between the second pressure receiving liquid chambers and the auxiliary liquid chamber through the second orifices in synchronization with the input auxiliary vibration, a low-frequency vibration input along the auxiliary amplitude direction due to a pressure change, and a viscous resistance generated together with the resonance phenomenon of the liquid is effectively absorbed.

Abstract: A connection structure of a vehicular engine mounting and a front plate of a front wheel cowling is disclosed. The engine mounting includes a damper assembly, an upper mount bracket and a lower mount bracket. One end of the upper mount bracket corresponding to the front plate of the front wheel cowling is provided with a lug, and the lug is of a “Z” shape and includes a first locating plate, a second locating plate and a transitional plate. The first locating plate and the second locating plate is connected with each other via the transitional plate, and the first locating plate abuts against the front plate of the front wheel cowling and is fixed thereto by bolts. The second locating plate and the transitional plate are protruded into the locating hole in the front plate of the front wheel cowling.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a transmission to a vehicle body may include a transmission mounting bracket coupled both to a transmission casing of the transmission and to a rear cover coupled to the transmission casing, wherein the transmission mounting bracket may be coupled to an insulator, and the insulator may be mounted to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A suspension arrangement for directional equipment. The arrangement includes a body that supports the equipment and that supports a drive motor with a driving belt sheave, a driven belt sheave coupled to the directional equipment and a drive belt running between the belt sheaves. To prevent random or periodic movements in the mounting of the supporting body being transmitted to the equipment, a stabilizing unit including two guide rollers mounted at a fixed distance from one another on a displaceable holder, is designed to act via the guide rollers upon the belt in the space between the driving belt sheave and the driven belt sheave.