Abstract: A transmission mount structure for mounting a transmission connected to an end of a transverse-mounted engine to a vehicle body includes an elastic main vibration-damping member for reducing both vibrations in a vertical direction and vibrations in a roll direction, and an elastic auxiliary vibration-damping member smaller in diameter or thickness than the main vibration-damping member and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the roll direction. The auxiliary vibration-damping member has a constricted portion formed at a longitudinal central portion thereof and having a smaller cross-section than any other part of the auxiliary vibration-damping member.

Abstract: A firewall damper fitting for data transmission lines having a damper body and a vertically sliding cover plate. The cover plate and the damper body having protruding lip portions which allow removable access to data lines while providing an effective damper which retards heat and fire through a sleeve without damaging the data transmission lines.

Abstract: A support for holding an electronics assembly, comprises: (i) a rigid frame (6) that can be secured to the assembly; (ii) one or more cushioning elements (8) for protecting an electronics assembly held by the support against mechanical shocks during handling; and (iii) a plurality of handles (16) to enable the support to be manually lifted. The handles may be employed to lift both the assembly and the support, or they may be used to release the support from the assembly once the assembly is in place in an electronics cabinet. The support protects the assembly during installation in data centres after other packing materials have been discarded.

Abstract: A motor mount constructed from a single piece of sheet metal. The motor mount contains a band portion and at least three leg portions. The band portion clamps around a motor and the leg portions radiate from the band portion. The leg portions secure the motor to a housing.

Abstract: A compliant structure which includes a means for sensing translation and rotation of a top plate is disclosed. The structure is composed of a base plate and three supporting legs. The legs are compliant. The deflections of the structure are substantially in a plane and the translation and twist of the top platform may be measured by the gimbaled sensor assembly attached to one of the legs.

Abstract: A housing for mounting a collector plate comprises, in a preferred embodiment, a base with at least one concave recess, a plurality of clamps disposed about the periphery of the recess and an opening in a rear surface of the base. In a preferred embodiment, the clamps have plate-engaging surfaces which are biased toward the recess such as by springs.

Abstract: A horizontal-motion vibration isolation system for supporting an object in an equilibrium position relative to a base while suppressing the transmission of horizontal vibratory motion between the object and the base includes a plurality of columns, each column having a rigid member with a first end and a second end. A tilt mechanism is operatively connected to each first end of the rigid members and the object. Likewise, a tilt mechanism is operatively connected to each second end of the rigid members and the base. Each tilt mechanism exhibits a tilt rotational stiffness and the horizontal translation of the object relative to the base causes tilt rotation of the columns. The tilt rotational stiffness of the tilt mechanisms is approximately proportional to the compression load transmitted to the columns by the weight of the object, so that the horizontal natural frequency of the system is nearly insensitive to the payload weight.

Abstract: A shock and vibration isolation system for an article comprising a set of elastomers circumferentially positioned in a shear mode around a member carried by the article to simultaneously support the article and to isolate the article from shock and vibration by dissipation of energy through an internal shear action within the set of elastomers.

Abstract: A support for holding an electronics assembly, comprises:

Abstract: A device for the control of vibrations comprises a retainer resting on a base and a plurality of bearings disposed within the retainer. The bearings are arranged in a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is disposed on the first layer. The first layer comprises three or more bearings and the second layer comprising one or more bearings. Each bearing in the first layer is constrained on its bottom only by a substantially flat portion of the base, on its side by the retainer and is in contact with at least two adjacent bearings in the first layer. The bearings in the first layer support the bearing in the second layer. The retainer has a surface which is in substantially tangential contact with the bearings in the first layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting arrangement for an antivibration mounting of an electromotor (1) on a load-bearing component by means of several interelements (6) arranged distributed around the perimeter and consisting of an elastic material. To always achieve an optimum vibration isolation independently of the motor's fitting position, it is provided that the interelements (6) are designed as oblong, radially aligned web elements (8) and are arranged axially, clamped under elastic prestress, between a mounting surface (12) on the motor side.

Abstract: A docking station (10) comprises a mast latch assembly (12) which attaches to the outer end of a mast (M). An adapter (14) which connects to a sensor platform (G) disengagingly attaches to the mast latch assembly. An isolation assembly (16) mounts on a surface (D) of a vehicle (V) adjacent an opening (O) through which the mast extends and retracts. As the mast is retracted, the adapter (14) engages with isolation assembly (16) and disengages from the mast latch assembly. This attaches the sensor platform to the isolation assembly which now protects the sensors from vibrations produced by the vehicle and any shocks created by the terrain over which the vehicle travels. It also allows the sensors to be used for surveillance during vehicle travel. When the vehicle stops and the mast is again extended, the adapter (14) re-engages with the mast latch assembly and is disengaged from the isolation assembly.

Abstract: A motor holder includes a motor housing segment, a plurality of radial ribs and a venturi ring segment. The motor housing segment receives and supports the motor. The radial ribs extend radially outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the motor housing segment. The venturi ring segment is connected to radially outer ends of the radial ribs and circumferentially surrounds the motor housing segment. The motor holder further includes a plurality of oblique ribs. Each one of the oblique ribs is arranged between and is connected to each adjacent two radial ribs. Furthermore, each one of the oblique ribs is oblique to a radial direction that extends from the motor housing segment.

Abstract: An air treatment appliance for treating surrounding air including a body. A spider-mount mounted to the body has a motor mounted thereto in cantilever fashion. A fan attached to the motor may be a radial fan, and is operable to draw in surrounding air and cause it to flow through the appliance. A grommet between the motor and the spider-mount dampens vibrations from the motor. A filtering mechanism in the path of the airflow helps filter out undesirable material from the surrounding air. A radial airflow guide downstream from the fan efficiently guides the airflow to be expelled in a predetermined direction. The motor is at least partially accommodated by the spider-mount and the fan. The apparatus results in reduced noise and vibration during operation of the appliance.

Abstract: A device such as a secondary mirror of a space telescope is mounted isostatically on a support structure through an integrated compact assembly including three mounting devices, which are preferably identical and uniformly distributed around an axis of symmetry of the device to be supported. Each device is in the form of a deformable triangle in which a first arm materialized by at least a variable length arm is connected to the support structure, and in which the opposite vertex materialized by a support part is connected to the device to be supported. Friction free hinges with zero play connect the arms of the triangle together. Thus the position of the device to be supported can be corrected along six degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for an engine/transmission combination in a front wheel drive vehicle including a bearing support at either end of the engine/transmission and a pair of elongated torque struts between the vehicle structure and the engine/transmission. The two torque struts extend substantially parallel to one another and are positioned substantially in a vertically extending plane. The torque struts restrain torsionally induced rolling movements of the engine/transmission.

Abstract: A motor holder for holding a motor is provided. The motor holder includes a motor housing segment, a plurality of radial ribs and a venturi ring segment. The motor housing segment receives and supports the motor. The radial ribs extend radially outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the motor housing segment. The venturi ring segment is connected to radially outer ends of the radial ribs and circumferentially surrounds the motor housing segment. The motor holder further includes a plurality of oblique ribs. Each one of the oblique ribs is arranged between and is connected to each adjacent two radial ribs. Furthermore, each one of the oblique ribs is oblique to a radial direction that extends from the motor housing segment.

Abstract: A highly damped kinematic coupling for precision instruments. The kinematic coupling provides support while causing essentially no influence to its nature shape, with such influences coming, for example, from manufacturing tolerances, temperature changes, or ground motion. The coupling uses three ball-cone constraints, each combined with a released flexural degree of freedom. This arrangement enables a gain of higher load capacity and stiffness, but can also significantly reduce the friction level in proportion to the ball radius divided by the distance between the ball and the hinge axis. The blade flexures reduces somewhat the stiffness of the coupling and provides an ideal location to apply constrained-layer damping which is accomplished by attaching a viscoelastic layer and a constraining layer on opposite sides of each of the blade flexures.

Abstract: A holding device for a motor, particularly for an electric fan wheel motor of a heating or air condition system of a motor vehicle, having an adapter which can be fixed on an exterior motor component and surrounds it at least partially on the circumference side, as well as having a motor holder connected with the adapter and having at least one vibration-uncoupling supporting element. According to the invention, primarily axially stressed supporting elements are provided between axially spaced parts of the adapter, on the one hand, and of the motor holder, on the other hand, or between the exterior motor component and a bottom surface of a cup-shaped adapter which can be fixed thereto, or such supporting elements which are mounted radially between motor holder fastening arms and adapter holding fingers, while being fastened on one part and engaging form-lockingly in receiving pockets on the other part.

Abstract: An energy absorber including a pair of shear dampers mounted back to back on a common axis. Each shear damper has a central core of damping material, confined by a laminated structure of rigid plates, preferably separated by resilient material. The cores and surrounding laminates are compressed between a pair of distal end plates and an end plate common to both dampers. The common end plate may be attached to one structural member and the distal end plates to another structural member to dampen relative motion between them.

Abstract: A vibration isolator assembly, such as a vehicle drive train mount, incorporates a heat shield which protects the elastomeric parts of the isolator assembly from high temperature radiation which could degrade the elastomeric parts.

Abstract: A motor having radial fastening lugs received damping elements which are adapted to be lodged in matching cavities defined within a housing, with each of the said cavities having open radial and axial faces for enabling the said motor to be introduced or removed axially. The device also includes a retaining member, the shape of which is matched to that of the housing, and which includes at least one engagement surface for supporting each damping element in the region of the open axial face of the cavity in which it is lodged, and removable fastening means between the housing and the retaining member, for axially immobilizing each fastening lug within a cavity. The damping elements include on their outer faces a plurality of grooves which enable the retaining member to be trapped axially by the fastening means and, at the same time, elastic decoupling to be obtained in all directions between the motor and the housing.

Abstract: A compliant structure which includes a sensor for sensing translation and rotation of a top plate is disclosed. The structure is composed of a base plate and three supporting legs. The legs are compliant. The deflections of the structure are substantially in a plane and the translation and twist of the top platform may be measured by the gimbaled sensor assembly attached to one of the legs.

Abstract: In known retaining devices for electric motors, rotationally flexible retaining elements on the order of leaf springs are provided between a receiving housing and the electric motor and serve to decouple noise of the electric motor. The novel retaining device for an electric motor includes retaining elements that extend axially between a receiving housing and the motor housing. These retaining elements enable low-frequency decoupling below the frequencies to be decoupled; on the occurrence of natural resonance when the electric motor is turned on and off or there are shocks from outside, the torsional motion of the retaining elements is limited by stop elements. The retaining device is especially well suited to electric motors of blowers.

Abstract: An electronic device (1), for example a test pack for use in determining the efficacy of a sterilization cycle in a sterilizer, is provided with a protective framework (10) comprising two impact-absorbing ring-like members (11, 12) located on opposed sides of the device and three impact-absorbing arms (13) spaced apart from the device and extending at equi-spaced locations between the ring-like members.

Abstract: A motor assembly, such as an evaporator fan for a refrigerator, has a motor, first and second mounting bracket segments, and monolithic and elastomeric first and second grommets. The motor housing has opposingly protruding first and second end bosses. Each grommet includes inner and outer ring portions joined together by spaced-apart and generally-radially-extending spoke portions. The inner ring portion is positioned on the corresponding end boss. The outer ring portion has a hub and a circumferential flange radially projecting form the hub. Each mounting bracket segment has an opening, wherein the hub is positioned in the corresponding opening and wherein the circumferential flange longitudinally abuts the corresponding mounting bracket segment.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a stress-free support which includes two parts 1 and 2 having different linear thermal expansion coefficients. One part can, for example, be a mirror support made of Zerodur and the second part can be an aluminum support structure. A compensating stress-free support with flexure joints (121 to 126, 211 to 213, 214 to 216) increases the stiffness with respect to tilting. The stress-free support has a low weight and a low structural elevation. The entire arrangement is planar.

Abstract: A support 10 is provided for supporting both a power tong PT and a backup tong BT during makeup of a threaded connection TC between a lower oilfield tubular LT and an upper oilfield tubular UT. The support 10 includes a plurality of legs 12 and 14 each extending upwardly from the backup tong BT, a support plate 18 affixed to an upper end of the plurality of legs for engagement with the upper oilfield tubular, and a compensation member 32, 44, 60 secured to the support plate 18 for supporting the power tong PT relative to the backup tong BT while allowing vertical movement of the power tong relative to the backup tong during makeup or break out of the threaded connection.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror for motor vehicle has a housing and a mirror support plate connected in the housing so as to be pivotable about two axes perpendicular to one another. A pivot joint is connected to the mirror support plate for pivoting the mirror support plate. An actuating lever for pivoting the mirror support plate is provided. Two push rods are pivotably connected with a first end to the mirror support plate at a distance from the pivot joint. An intermediate lever is pivotably connected to the actuating lever and to the push rods. The intermediate lever has a transverse rod with two ends in the form of bearing balls. The push rods have at a second end thereof a bearing cup, wherein each bearing ball of the transverse rod rests in one of the bearing cups.

Abstract: A mounting for an electric motor is provided for an electric motor having a fan wheel of a heating or air conditioning system of a motor vehicle. A plurality of support elements made of rubber-elastic material are disposed around the circumference of a pole ring of the electric motor. The support elements are arranged between an adapter and a motor mount. The adapter can be attached to the electric motor so that it is fixed in at least the axial direction and the support elements are positively connected with the motor mount at least in the axial direction.

Abstract: A system is described which utilizes two perpendicular four-bar linkages coupled by a common plate to provide a translational-free flexible suspension having two rotational degrees of freedom about a desired point. One of the four-bar linkages is secured to a stationary "ground" structure, and the other linkage is attached to the object to be supported, such as a mirror. In one embodiment, two links of each of the two four-bar linkages are constructed from spring steel flexure elements which are rigid in all directions except about the rotational axis. The flexure elements thus comprise "revolute joints". Because the flexure elements function as spring hinges, no friction is encountered when the suspension is displaced or "pivoted".

Abstract: A bracket for shock mounting of a vibrating or rotating device, such as a centrifuge, to a support surface. The bracket is formed from a plate of stiff material, such as steel, having an expandible deformable section along a lengthwise axis of the plate and a rotationally deformable leg section formed by undulations in the plate from one end to the other. At narrower plate regions, formed by the undulations, plate rotation is possible until the plate exceeds its elastic limit in the rotational direction and permanent deformation occurs. Such permanent deformation absorbs energy from accidents within the device in which energy would otherwise be transferred to a support surface and the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A very stiff mounting structure comprises at least three pyramidally disposed rod-like members rigidly coupled together at one end and with their other ends rigidly coupled to a base either to stiffen the base and/or to mount a device such as a tool or instrument with respect to it. Three pyramidally disposed members (1a, 1b, 1c, FIG. 10) may be mounted on a tetrahedral base 22 or another three-dimensional base 22' (FIG. 11), or four such members on respective corners of a square pyramid, to form therewith a framework in which to mount, for example, a machine tool or measuring instrument, the base preferably being formed of similar rod-like members; or the base may be a plate or other structure of a separately existing machine or other entity.

Abstract: A universal automotive air conditioning compressor assembly with interchangeable mounting rings and suction and discharge manifolds. The compressor includes a universal casing body which will substitute for a large variety of original equipment compressors. The casing has grooves which removably receive interchangeable mounting rings. Various configurations of mounting rings are provided to match original equipment specifications for a wide variety of vehicle makes. The assembly also may include suction and discharge manifolds which are also interchangeable and which adapt the universal compressor unit to the particular suction and discharge hoses, eg., V-style or pad-style, in the original air conditioning system. Thus, by selecting the appropriate mounting rings and manifold style, a universal compressor is adapted for installation in a specific make and model of automotive air conditioning system.

Abstract: Means for mounting an engine component to the exterior of an engine's case that is mounted in an aircraft with limited access including a blind mount. The mount includes an elongated bracket fixed to the exterior of the engine case with a clevis at one end of the bracket to receive a blind mount on said engine component. Camming means operatively connected to an accessible torquing member secures the engine component in place. Hook elements on the bracket engage said engine component to allow the operator to free his hands to operate the torquing means. The mount is designed to be compatible with the existing vibratory isolation system built into the engine component.

Abstract: Shock sensitive equipment, for example, instruments in a spacecraft, must be protected against impacts, for example, those caused by severing explosions that separate the spacecraft from a used up rocket. For this purpose a platform carrying the component to be protected is secured to support structures of the craft by elastic spring devices, each of which has a low eigenfrequency or resonant frequency and a low damping constant, whereby the mounting is preferably so that friction forces are minimized. For example, the spring devices have a U-configuration connected to an L-configuration. Contact surface area minimizing ring spacers may be inserted between the platform and the spring devices.

Abstract: A platform is mounted by bellows, at least one for each degree of freedom (DOF) of the platform. The bellows may provide either an active or a passive mounting for the platform. By arranging a suitable number of such bellows in supporting relationship a platform or floater for example six degrees freedom can be provided. Using pneumatic bellows in opposed pairs, one pair for each degree of freedom and by controlling the pressure in (and flow to) the bellows selected forces may be applied to the platform to accurately position the platform or to provide feedback for a sensory control e.g. as reflected force applied to the joystick. The position and orientation of the platform, i.e. movement of the platform, may be used to generate signals for example as in a joystick. Sensing the pressure in each of the bellows of each of the pairs permits the forces being applied by or to the platform to be monitored.

Abstract: A vibration isolation mount comprises a frame adapted for attachment to a pport member, a spring device mounted on the frame and adapted for attachment to a protected device, the spring device being movable on the frame to permit movement of the protected device relative to the support member, and a locking mechanism for limiting movement of the spring device on the frame, thereby to limit movement of the protected device relative to the support member.

Abstract: A system for isolating a supported structure from transmitting vibrations to a supporting base in a spacecraft provides six degrees of freedom in a kinematic mounting. Six isolator elements in a symmetric arrangement of three skewed isolator pairs provides viscous damping and vibration and shock attenuation during launch and operation in space. The isolators employ two degrees of freedom flexure joints at each mounting point to assure primarily axial deflection and minimize bending moments, and have tuning springs to optimize performance. The system permits deterministic design and allows calculation of all loads from the nominal geometry and the isolator axial stiffness. Limit stops are provided between the supporting structure and the supported structure to limit excursions of the isolator members.

Abstract: A heavy duty elastomeric bearing typically of annular shape comprises a pair of rigid end members spaced apart and interconnected by an element of elastomeric material having embedded therein a plurality of substantially rigid reinforcing interleaves each arranged to lie in respective planes generally parallel with confronting surfaces of the rigid members. One or more of the reinforcing interleaves lying substantially mid-way between the confronting surfaces of the end members has a greater thickness than one or more of the interleaves which lies closest to at least one of the end members. The confronting surfaces, elastomeric layers and reinforcing interleaves may each be of annular part-spherical shape.

Abstract: The present invention features a vibration attenuation assembly designed for the protection of single axis instruments such as accelerometers. The assembly includes an inner cylinder housing one or more single axis accelerometers co-aligned with a principle axis of the cylinder. The inner cylinder is suspended by three or more equally spaced springs at each end. The springs also function as electrical conductors for transmitting power and signals to the accelerometer. The inner cylinder is longitudinally shiftable within the outer cylinder and a main fluid cavity exists between the exterior surface of the inner cylinder and the inner surface of the outer cylinder. A rigid outer cap is provided at both ends of the outer cylinder and a rigid inner cap is provided at both ends of the inner cylinder.

Abstract: A vehicle engine suspension for a transverse engine has at least three engine cushions (6, 7, 8) which support the engine (3) and take up vertical loads exerted by the engine. A first torque brace (12) extends transversely to the main axis of the engine and is pivotally connected between the engine and the vehicle chassis or vehicle body. A second torque brace (21) extends transversely to the main axis of the engine (3) and is pivotally connected between the engine and the vehicle chassis or vehicle body. This second brace is located at a level beneath the first brace (12) and lies in the same upright plane as that first brace. This upright plane is disposed at right angles to a horizontal plane (H) which is the nearest common plane of the engine cushions (6, 7, 8).

Abstract: A bulkhead joint with interfitted flanges set at different angles and nested junctions capable of relative pivotal movement with a free edge of one flange abutting the side of another with the bulkheads jointed by a screw.

Abstract: A locking device is described which is self-adjusting in length and it is therefore adapted to compensate possible differences in the distance between the points of mutual fastening of two bodies.The device of this invention includes a first and a second member, one of them being integral with one of the bodies to be connected, while the second is non-rotatably slidable within the first member, and is biased to partially project out of the latter, by a spring interposed between the first and the second members. The spring keeping the second member abutting against a fastening portion of the second body. The device includes a fastener for mutual fastening of the first to the second member, and to the fastening portion of the second body.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for absorbing low frequency vibrational energy as proed by a source and isolating a base member therefrom, the mounting assembly including a central metallic ring, non-metallic foam rings located on both sides of the central metallic ring in concentric relation with respect thereto, and inner and outer metallic ring members engaging said foam rings in concentric relation, the foam rings defining a spongy mass that effectively absorbs the low frequency vibrational energy emanating from the source.

Abstract: A magnetic heading sensor alignment device for an acoustic towed line array s described. It includes a generally cylindrical non-magnetic piece having a longitudinal opening along its central axis to accommodate the heading sensor. A plurality of longitudinal non-magnetic strips or springs are provided around the cylindrical piece by securing them at the ends of the cylindrical piece to form a cage. This provides a spring-like action when the alignment device including the heading sensor is inserted inside the hose of the towed line array and thus keep the heading sensor aligned during the deployment of the acoustic towed array.

Abstract: An apparatus for isolating horizontal shocks, generated in high speed elevators by inaccurately aligned guide rails, from the elevator car body includes spherical shock absorbers for supporting the bottom side of the car body in a car sling and centering elements with cooperating guide pins connected between the top side of the car body and the car sling. The lower portion of the car body can, in the case of horizontal shocks, execute a rolling deflection movement on the spherical shock absorbers to absorb these shocks. This deflection movement takes place against a centering spring tension, which is produced by a centering device attached to the bottom side of the car body and a guide pin extending through a guide sleeve of the centering device which pin is moved by the car body into an inclined position. An elastic filler element produces a centering counterforce on the upper portion of the guide pin.

Abstract: A crosspiece supporting pad in a structural construction member including a resilient member having concavely curved surfaces on its upper and lower sides, and a pair of rigid members each having a convexly curved surface which mates with the concavely curved surfaces of the resilient member. The rigid members are respectively fixed to the upper and lower sides of the resilient member with their convexly curved surfaces respectively held in mating relation with the concavely curved surfaces of the resilient member. The pad has sufficient strength to support a crosspiece in expansion joints and adequately absorbs displacement occuring at the ends of the crosspiece due to a live load and further restrains compressive deformation due to the live load.

Abstract: A lens mount including a lens cell wherein a lens is mounted through flexures. The lens seat in the lens cell has a radius of curvature match-mated to the lens surface which rests upon it. The rotational symmetry axis of the lens seat is coincident with the axis of rotation of the lens cell. The optical axis of the second lens surface is coincident with the axis of rotation of the lens cell.

Abstract: A shock absorbing lighting device is provided which includes first and second end members each having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a peripheral edge. The first and second end members are held in spaced relationship by a plurality of elongated support members disposed in spaced relationship about the inner surfaces of the end members and adjacent to the peripheral edges of the end members to form a frame structure within which a light member is disposed. The light member is supported within the frame structure by resiliently urged hook members adapted to minimize transfer of shock from the frame structure to the light member.