Abstract: An equipment engine mounting system/method for mounting an equipment engine to an equipment frame. The equipment engine mounting system includes a first engine mount disposed between the equipment engine and the equipment frame, including a first engine mount nonextensible inner member having an outer bonding surface. The first engine mount including a first engine mount nonextensible outer member, the first engine mount nonextensible outer member having an inner bonding surface. The first engine mount includes an intermediate elastomer between the first engine mount nonextensible inner member and the first engine mount nonextensible outer member, the first engine mount intermediate elastomer bonded to the first engine mount nonextensible inner member outer bonding surface and the first engine mount nonextensible outer member inner bonding surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation with respect to a substructure of a building or the ground. The apparatus of the present invention provides an enclosure connectable to the machine foundation. A load bearing member is disposed within and adjustably connected to the enclosure. A primary support member and a secondary support member are positioned between the bearing member and the substructure for isolating the machine foundation from the substructure. The magnitude of force carried by the secondary support member may be adjusted to consequently adjust the natural frequency of the machine foundation.

Abstract: A laminate support includes a layered elastic body structured by rigid plates, which have rigidity, and elastic plates, which have elasticity, being layered alternately in a predetermined layering direction, and a hollow portion is formed in the layered elastic body in the layering direction. A plastic fluid material structured by an elastic perfect plastic body (a non-hardening elastoplastic body) is placed-in the elastic body hollow portion of the layered elastic body. Further, a plurality of particle-shaped hard fillers, which are structured of a hard material which is considered to be a rigid body with respect to the plastic fluid material, are filled-in the plastic fluid material so as to be a predetermined volume fill rate. A laminate support, which can be disposed of or the like at a low cost and which can exhibit a large damping force, can be obtained.

Abstract: A suspension system includes four electronically controlled actuators, one at each of the four wheels. The actuators are each controlled by an electronic control unit. The left front and right front actuators are mechanically connected with each other. The left rear and the right rear actuators are also mechanically connected with each other. The only connection between the front two actuators and the rear two actuators is an electronic communication through the electronic control unit.

Abstract: An automatic level controlling apparatus (100) for supporting an appliance includes a hollow leg body (110), a piston (140) inserted in the hollow leg body (110), a spring (130) seated on an upper portion of the piston (140), a cap (120) disposed on an upper portion of the piston (140) to support an upper portion of the spring (130), a frictional member (150) disposed around the piston (140), and a piston rod (160) coupled to the piston (140) and supported on a floor.

Abstract: A mechanical structure is provided with a crystalline superelastic alloy that is characterized by an average grain size and that is characterized by a martensitic phase transformation resulting from a mechanical stress input greater than a characteristic first critical stress. A configuration of the superelastic alloy is provided with a geometric structural feature of the alloy that has an extent that is no greater than about 200 micrometers and that is no larger than the average grain size of the alloy. This geometric feature is configured to accept a mechanical stress input.

Abstract: A machine tool platform producing a lateral restraining force comprises a lower base and an upper support that are connected to each other through plural mattresses. The lower base is provided with plural elastic elements, the upper support is provided with plural stopping members. By such arrangements, if the upper support horizontally vibrates relative to the lower base, the elastic elements and the stopping members can be used to produce a lateral restraining force to suppress the vibration.

Abstract: A universal height adjustable device for controlling the effects of vibrations on vibration sensitive audio equipment, particularly loudspeakers, by dampening the vibration and eliminating or minimizing the acoustic feedback, producing quality sound without distortion. This device is a collection of embodiments comprising of a centerpiece to hold the arms, feet to support the entire system, and swivel seats assembly with a right angle cut to allow the audio equipment to rest on. This device aims to preserve the acoustic advantages of spikes in a novel manner, without damaging the floor or modifying the loudspeaker enclosure which causes damage.

Abstract: A stand for supporting an article a spaced distance above a support surface and for damping vibration therebetween. The stand includes a support frame having resilient bushings engaged therewith. Each bushing defines a bore into which a first end of one of a plurality of rods is received. The rods extend downwardly from the bushings and abut the support surface. The bores are configured to permit the rods to move more in one horizontal direction than in another.

Abstract: The invention described is a controlled environment designed to house automotive onboard electronics. In general, the vibration and impact a moving vehicle experiences is detrimental to certain electronic components such as hard disk drives. Only the high-end automobiles that are equipped with elaborated shock absorbing devices may provide a suitable operating environment for these delicate electronics. Based on a completely different approach, this invention is to create a controlled space with a novel apparatus to reduce the shock and vibration within its domain regardless of what the automobile experiences. Therefore, the electronic components that reside inside this controlled space will experience far less severe impact thus enhance their chance of survival.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a mechanical spring portion adapted to undergo suspension deflection, a spring seat contacting and supporting the mechanical spring portion, and a mechanical gear assembly which is operatively connected to the spring seat to control spring seat position and which is adapted to be driven by an electric motor. A method for operating a vehicle suspension system undergoing suspension deflection, wherein the vehicle suspension system includes a mechanical spring portion having a spring seat with a movable spring seat position, includes determining a frequency content of the suspension deflection. The method also includes electromechanically controlling the spring seat position in response to suspension deflection when the determined frequency content is in a low-frequency range below a wheel hop frequency.

Abstract: An apparatus for absorbing vibrations of components of heavy construction equipment is disclosed, which comprises an elastic support ring which has a tightening part at both ends of a longitudinally extended body for thereby absorbing and decreasing vibrations transferred from heavy construction equipment to components by connecting and fixing the fixing part and the vibration part as the elastic support ring is tightened wherein the apparatus for absorbing vibrations of components of heavy construction equipment is installed between a fixing part for mounting components of heavy construction equipment such as a handrail, work mirror, etc. and a vibration part which generates lots of vibrations for thereby absorbing and decreasing vibrations of components of heavy construction equipment.

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 stand for a stereo speaker. The stand comprises a support and a plurality of isolating and polarizing assemblies that engage the support and allow movement of the speaker relative to the support in one direction more than in another direction and to isolate that movement relative to the floor surface upon which the support rests. Preferably, the stand also includes a shelf and a plurality of rods that engage the assemblies and connect the shelf to the support. A first assembly engages a first end of each rod with the shelf and a second assembly engages the second end of each rod with the support. The assemblies are configured to permit more movement of the rods in a first horizontal direction than in a second horizontal direction. Thus, the assemblies allow the shelf to move back and forth in the first horizontal direction in response to vibrations in the speaker and air movement adjacent the same.

Abstract: A mounting system for supporting a power system is disclosed. The mounting system may have a support structure including a first end spaced from a second end of the support structure. The mounting system may further have a first mounting assembly attached near the first end of the support structure. The first mounting assembly may have a first mounting support and a second mounting support for supporting the support structure, each of the first mounting support and the second mounting support attached to the support structure offset to a side of a longitudinal axis. The mounting system may also have a second mounting assembly attached near the second end of the support structure. The second mounting assembly may have a third mounting support attached to the support structure below the longitudinal axis for supporting the support structure. The second mounting assembly may have at least one shock absorber mounted near the third mounting support.

Abstract: A clip assembly for attaching two component assemblies while reducing NVH characteristics comprising a first clip portion; a second clip portion; and a middle clip portion that connectively spans between the first clip portion and the second clip portion; wherein the middle clip portion comprises a material that absorbs at least a portion of vibration energy that may be caused by one or both of the two component assemblies.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an antivibration device that comprises a hydraulic element, the method including at least one overmolding step during which a plastics material connection piece is overmolded over the hydraulic element after said hydraulic element has been closed.

Abstract: A hanger for a ceiling fan is formed with a conical receiving opening contracted downward gradually and having a hard hanging spherical member received therein. The hanging spherical member has its outer circumference annularly provided with a stop ring whose diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the receiving opening. A shock-absorbing cover is covered around the outer circumference under the stop ring of the hanging spherical member, having its inner circumferential camber matching with the outer circumferential camber of the hanging spherical member to enable the shock-absorbing cover to stably cover the hanging spherical member, and its outer circumference completely touching the inner edge of the receiving opening, avoiding the hanging spherical member dropping downward, preventing noises from produced and effectively elevating stability of the hanger.

Abstract: A braking system for a motorcycle includes a pressure regulating unit interposed between hydraulic pressure generating unit and a wheel brake, a control unit which controls operation of the pressure regulating unit so as to regulate hydraulic pressure outputted from the hydraulic pressure generating unit and exert the regulated pressure on the wheel brake, a support fixing the pressure regulating unit to an engine body mounted on a body frame of the motorcycle, and an elastic member disposed between the support and the pressure regulating unit for reducing or preventing vibration of the engine body being transmitted to the pressure regulating unit.

Abstract: Assembly element for fixing a supporting profile on a solid ground with at least two opposite, outward turned flanges extending in the longitudinal direction of said supporting profile, whereby this assembly element comprises an elastic, compressible vibration isolator with a slot in which can be put a flange of the supporting profile, such that the supporting profile is acoustically insulated in relation to the ground, whereby the vibration isolator is formed of at least two parts defining the slot and which allow the vibration isolator to assume an open position, whereby the parts of the vibration isolator are at least partly removed from one another so as to put the flange of the supporting profile at least partly in the slot, and to assume a closed position, whereby the above-mentioned parts are moved towards one another and the vibration isolator is compressed so as to press together the slot when the flange of the supporting profile is at least partly situated inside the slot, such that the flange is cl

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent covering having high damping power, the covering being secured to a structure (20) and being provided with an absorbent layer (10) of elastic material (4). Remarkably, said absorbent layer (10) comprises a dissipater mesh arranged in the elastic material (4) and constituted by a plurality of nodes (2) and of dissipater elements (1), which dissipater elements are advantageously elliptical in shape.

Abstract: Obtained is a viscous fluid-filled damper which makes it easy to determine whether or not a shaft or the like protruding from a supporting body side or a supported body side has been sufficiently inserted therein and which can be easily mounted on a supporting body or a supported body, and a mounting structure thereof. In the viscous fluid-filled damper, a shaft mounting portion of the viscous fluid-filled damper for damping vibrations between the supporting body and the supported body is provided with a shaft receiving hole for receiving the shaft, and a window hole intersecting the shaft receiving hole and having a hole port opening to a lateral surface of the shaft mounting portion. Therefore, it is easy to determine whether or not the shaft has been inserted correctly, and a large force for retaining the shaft is ensured.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydraulic engine mount having a fastener which protrudes outside from a mount body and is inserted into a fastener insert hole formed in a support structure such as a vehicle frame or the like and then fixed thereto by means of a fastener member. The engine mount comprises a first elastic pad having a first hole through which the fastener can pass and a second elastic pad having a second hole through which the fastener can pass. When installed in the support structure, the first elastic pad is disposed between the support structure and the mount body and the second elastic pad is disposed between the support structure and the fastener member.

Abstract: A shock and vibration isolator for a movie or video camera has a vertical axis system including a base, an arm pivotably attached to the base, and at least one spring connected to the base and to the arm. One or more dampeners are connected to the base and to the arm. A horizontal axis system is supported by the vertical axis system. A leveling linkage connects the vertical and horizontal axis systems. The leveling linkage has adjustment features that allow for compensation of camera lens angulation caused by movement of the camera supported on a vehicle rolling over rough or uneven ground.

Abstract: A support (10) for a motor, particularly for a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning unit blower, includes a more or less cylindrical hollow sleeve (20) intended to accept the motor, and a fixing housing (30) intended to accept the hollow sleeve (20). The support (10) also includes insulating pads (40) and longitudinal strands (60) for absorbing vibrations.

Abstract: A distributed network vibration isolation system includes several vibration isolation nodes distributed throughout a structure. The nodes wirelessly intercommunicate and include a passive structural isolation device and an active structural isolation device. The nodes work together via wireless communication to isolate a payload from a disturbance source.

Abstract: A motor vehicle engine and cooling fan arrangement mounted together by means of a tunable bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes a bracket member, a washer and a bushing. The bracket member has an angled configuration for attenuating vehicular noise, vibration and harshness and the washer integrally formed therewith. The bushing is received in the bracket member for attenuated attachment to the vehicle engine.

Abstract: The present invention may improve an accuracy of a carried position of a semiconductor wafer W to a loading board. The vibration isolation system may be characterized by comprising a base, a loading board that loads a wafer stage on which a semiconductor wafer W is placed, a spring element that is arranged on the base and that supports the loading board and isolates the loading board from a source of vibration, and a positioning mechanism that nullifies the vibration isolation effect of the spring element and that positions the loading board at a predetermined position to the base at a time of placing the semiconductor wafer W on the wafer stage.

Abstract: An enclosure for storage devices having at least one mounting surface and a viscoelastic layer disposed between a first layer and a second layer of the mounting surface. A receiver secured to the mounting surface within the enclosure receives a storage device carrier that retains a disk drive and positions the storage device carrier within the enclosure. Clip-on damped springs, coupled to the storage device carrier, guide the storage device carrier through the receiver and couple the storage device carrier to the mounting surface(s). A bezel of the storage device carrier is configured to receive a key in one of a plurality of key positions, with each key position corresponding to a particular disk drive/enclosure chassis interface.

Abstract: A suspension system for a measuring instrument maintains contact with an object to be imaged or measured under circumstances that include a high degree of vibration by providing damping in only one direction. The system includes a rotating shaft with a friction damper that engages the outer surface of the shaft, but relative rotation with respect to the shaft occurs only for rotational motion in one direction.

Abstract: Provided is a viscous fluid-sealed damper which helps to achieve an increase in degree of freedom in terms of the selection of the material of a sealing container, which can be produced with high production efficiency, and which helps to avoid leakage of the viscous fluid. A lid member is fixed to a container main body while compressing and holding a flange portion between a sealing member and the lid member, so an opening end of the container main body can be sealed with the lid member without having to effect fixation through fusion-bonding as in the prior art, and the degree of freedom in terms of material selection can be increased. Further, if the container main body is formed of a butyl rubber, the container main body can be fixed to the lid member without using any adhesive, so it is possible to achieve a reduction in production time and in cost. Further, it is possible to avoid leakage of the viscous fluid due to defective adhesion.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a method including providing a first portion of a product, the first portion of the product having a body and a flange extending therefrom; and casting a material around at least a portion of the flange to enclose the same and to provide a second portion of the product and wherein the at least the portion of the flange is constructed and arranged to provide frictional damping of the product.

Abstract: A damper mechanism for isolating vibrations from a vacuum pump constructed and adapted for coupling to a vacuum chamber, the damper mechanism including an elastomeric material, preferably an elastomer diaphragm, coupled between the pump and the vacuum chamber so as to permit the pump to move in six degrees of freedom, while transferring minimum force to the chamber.

Abstract: A removable disc drive cartridge providing an improved combination of shock protection and electrical alignment (registration) of a enclosed removable disc drive.

Abstract: An anti-shock device has at least two sliding members placed in at least two layers. Each sliding member is comprised of a slotted seat, an inner seat, and a rolling shaft. The slotted seat has a slot defined longitudinally in a face and has outer curved rails defined in two sidewalls. The inner seat mounted slidably in the slot has an inner curved rail defined therein, corresponding to and curving in the opposite direction of the outer curved rails. The rolling shaft is mounted rotatably through the outer curved rails and the inner curved rail. When subjected to vibration, the anti-shock device converts the horizontal forces into vertical forces. In addition, an energy dissipation member is provided in the anti-shock device that eliminates vertical vibrations.

Abstract: A stand for a stereo speaker. The stand comprises a support and a plurality of isolating and polarizing assemblies that engage the support and allow movement of the speaker relative to the support in one direction more than in another direction and to isolate that movement relative to the floor surface upon which the support rests. Preferably, the stand also includes a shelf and a plurality of rods that engage the assemblies and connect the shelf to the support. A first assembly engages a first end of each rod with the shelf and a second assembly engages the second end of each rod with the support. The assemblies are configured to permit more movement of the rods in a first horizontal direction than in a second horizontal direction. Thus, the assemblies allow the shelf to move back and forth in the first horizontal direction in response to vibrations in the speaker and air movement adjacent the same.

Abstract: An expandable vibrator bracket for attaching a car-shaker vibrator to a female receptacle attached to a railroad car to be vibrated. The expandable bracket includes: a vibrator mounting member, a leg member, and a wedge base member. The vibrator mounting member supports the vibrator. The wedge base member further includes a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side. The wedge plate includes an attaching end, a distal end, an interior side and an exterior side. The attaching end is coupled to the first end of the wedge base member for allowing the distal end to selectively move with respect to the second end of the wedge base member when acted upon by a spreading or expanding force. The second side of the wedge base member and the exterior side of the wedge plate simultaneously abut opposite interior surfaces of the female receptacle during selective urging by the spreading force for holding the expandable vibrator bracket in the female receptacle.

Abstract: A keyboard/mouse hand pad with massage function, which includes a soft hand having outer peripheries completely covered with massage protuberances that provide a massage effect, and the entire interior is filled with massage pellets, which enable the hand pad to change in form when the wrist of a user is placed thereon, thereby providing both a comfortable and massage effect.

Abstract: A vibration control supporter includes a rod shaped screwing body screwed into a fixing member, an upper elastic support part at a side of the screwing body away from the member, and a lower elastic support part at a side of the screwing body close to the member. The upper part joins the screwing body and the device by an upper elastic body. The lower part joins the screwing body and the device by a lower elastic body. Turning force of the screwing body is transmitted to the upper body. The lower part includes a collar inserted into the lower body. The collar has an insertion hole, through which the screwing body passes. A clearance for canceling a tolerance is formed between a loosely fitted portion of the hole and the screwing body. A movement restricting portion of the hole contacts the screwing body to prevent movement of the collar.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing the drum casing of a washer during shipping includes at least one airbag for wedging between the drum casing and washer housing. The preferred airbag has three arm extensions, although a bag with two arm extensions, or two separate bags could be used. Two of the extensions, or two separate bags, whichever is used, are positioned around the washer drum exterior to prevent free, lateral movement of the drum casing relative to the housing. The third arm of a three arm bag is slid between the drum casing and rear washer housing before inflating. Preferably included with this assembly is a spacer for wedging between the drum and a housing bracket to prevent free, vertical movement of the drum relative to its washer housing. A method for securing washers with such a kit is also disclosed and described.

Abstract: An actuator (20) includes an attachment arrangement (30) for attachment to an item to be driven, such as a pile (12) and a vibrator arrangement using a vibrator (32) and plate (34). A suspension arrangement (38) is provided by which the attachment arrangement (30) can be supported on a carriage (36). The attachment arrangement (30) isolates the carriage (36) from vibration created by the vibrator (32) and the isolation characteristics are tunable.

Abstract: A collapsible pressure element (2) for pneumatically stabilized supports enables the simple and rapid construction and dismantling thereof. Several pressure segments (4) are located on that side of the pressure element (2) upon which the transversal stress acts, that is, on the side facing away from the hollow body (at the top in the figure). The pressure segments (4) are separated from one another by means of breaks (5). The breaks (5) between the pressure segments (4) permit the pressure element (2) to be collapsed. A tractive element (6) faces the hollow body (at the bottom in the figure), said pressure element (6) being separated from the pressure segments (4) by one or several spacer elements (7).

Abstract: A cushion pad for shows includes a top plate, a bottom plate and a flexible mediate portion connected between the top plate and the bottom plate. The flexible mediate portion includes a plurality of straight plates perpendicularly connected to the top plate and the bottom plate, and a serrated plate is connected between the straight plates extending from the top plate and the bottom plate.

Abstract: A noise isolation system for damping a mounting structure that couples a powertrain of a motor vehicle to a frame of the motor vehicle includes an isolator having a first surface and a second surface. The isolator is coupled to the mounting structure such that the first surface is adjacent to the mounting structure. The noise isolation system further includes a washier coupled to the mounting structure. The washer is coupled to the mounting structure such that the washer is between the second surface of the isolator and the frame.

Abstract: A storage rack comprising a storage unit housing defining at least one aperture extending longitudinally between a forward end and a rearward end. A shock dampener is positioned along an inner surface of the at least one aperture. A puller assembly may also be positioned in the aperture and includes a longitudinal puller body that supports an engagement member adjacent a rear end thereof.

Abstract: A reservoir for holding fluid of a vehicle includes a tank and two brackets integrated with the tank to install the tank in the vehicle in an upper portion of the engine compartment. An attaching portion is arranged with each of the brackets to be fixed to the vehicle. A connecting portion is arranged with each of the brackets to connect the attaching portion to the tank. One of the connecting portions has a notch that is deformed or fractured so that the tank can be moved with respect to the vehicle to absorb an impact force that acts on the tank when the tank receives an impact force larger than a predetermined value. The attaching portion has a plurality of rib portions that is deformable or fracturable so that the tank can be moved with respect to the vehicle to absorb force that acts to the tank when the tank receives a force larger than a predetermined value.

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: A structural damping assembly includes a bonding plate, a stiffener layer, an elastomeric layer, and a constraining layer. The elastomeric layer is boned between the stiffener layer and the constraining layer. The bonding plate and the stiffener layer extend between, and are preferably in contact with, webs which form a pocket on a substrate such as a transmission support beam. The structural damping assembly uses the energy dissipating properties of the elastomeric layer that is sandwiched between the vibrating stiffener layer and the constraining layer to combat noise due to resonant response while operating as a stiffener that increases the frequency of resonance to a range where coincidental placement with an excitation frequency is reduced.

Abstract: A vibration isolation device includes two attachment members inter-connected by an elastic member. One of the attachment members comprises a metal tubular member connected to the elastic member, a metal bracket in which the metal tubular member is press-fitted, and a plastic bracket supporting the metal bracket and adapted to be attached to a support body or a vibratory source. The metal bracket has an engagement portion press-fitted with the metal tubular member, and a non-engagement portion offset from the engagement portion in a radial outward direction and held out of press-fitted engagement with the metal tubular member, the non-engagement portion being connected to the plastic bracket with a second elastic member disposed therebetween.

Abstract: A breakaway basketball goal system is provided for absorbing shocks during playing conditions. In embodiments of the invention, the basketball goal system includes a base, a neck movably coupled to the base, a backboard attached to a distal end of the neck, and a shock-absorbing mechanism that permits a neck, backboard and rim to move downward to absorb severe shocks, and that may automatically return them to their playing position. The shock-absorbing mechanism can include a housing disposed on a rearward side of a mounting post, a shock absorber, a guide attached to a movable end of the shock absorber, and a cable connecting the guide to the neck. In embodiments of the invention, the backboard extends a horizontal distance from the base to provide a safe playing area.