Abstract: A composite structure of elastic and viscoelastic components in which dynamic loads are effectively damped by transmission through the viscoelastic components. The structure includes a continuous sandwich comprised either of a single elastic layer enclosed by two viscoelastic layers or of a single viscoelastic layer enclosed by two elastic layers such that the sandwich has little stiffness in any intended direction of loading, and two segmented elastic layers having stiffness in a desired loading direction. The segmented layers have alternating segments and gaps and are disposed one on each side of the viscoelastic layer in such a manner that the gaps of one segmented layer overlap the segments of the other segmented layer. Dynamic loads in the loading direction are transmitted back and forth from one segmented layer to the other, through the continuous sandwich layer containing the viscoelastic material, which thereby provides a high degree of damping.

Abstract: A vibration damping device disposed between a vibrating body such as an internal combustion engine and a base such as a vehicular chassis, comprises an accelerometer which is mounted on the vibrating body and detects an acceleration in the vertical direction of the vibrating body, and a control unit which controls the viscosity of rheopectic fluid within a flow restricting member disposed in the damping device in response to an acceleration signal from the accelerometer. The control unit operates in such a manner that, when the control unit receives an acceleration signal whose value is smaller than a preset value, voltage is applied to the electrodes disposed in the flow restricting member and as a result the dynamic damping effect is gained.

Abstract: Elastic anti-vibration isolation apparatus with integrated hydraulic damping, consisting of a thick conical membrane of elastomer compound bonded to internal and external rigid frames, and crimped in a casing containing a damping liquid, characterized by the fact that the rigid partition which separates the variable volume chamber from the expansion space has a passage for the damping liquid realized in one or two parts, the dimensions of which can be adjusted by grinding or lathe-working at least one of the components, base or cover, of the rigid partition, or by the insertion of shims between the constituent parts, thereby making it possible, using a set of similar components, to realize a range of elastic mountings with damping characteristics adapted to desired utilization frequencies.

Abstract: Rubber sleeve spring with an hydraulic damping, including two connecting pieces which enclose one another in a relationship parallel to their axes and are radially spaced apart and, in which, in the gap formed by this space, there are two spring bodies successively disposed in radial direction and preferably made of a rubber elastic material of which the external spring body encloses liquid filled chambers with a basically cross-like configured profile. At least two chambers of the external spring body which are opposite to one another are connected via a dampening opening and an intermediate mass is provided between the external and the internal spring body. The intermediate mass comprises two opposing half shells 7.1, 7.2 associated with the vertical center plane of the external spring body 4 in a mirror-inverted relationship. The half shells 7.1, 7.

Abstract: A device for damping vibrations, shocks, blows and noise in hydraulic lines. Hydraulic lines with varying pressure or pulsating flow are passed ducts in a heavy block. The ducts in the block have a greater diameter than the hydraulic lines and the ducts are angled inside the blocks.

Abstract: A hydraulic damped rubber bearing includes a damping devices for damping low and high-frequency vibrations. A damping device for low-frequency vibrations utilizes throttle or resonant effects and a damping device for high-frequency vibrations above 10 Hz utilizes a flexibly expandable waveguide, which is closed off at the end distal the working chamber by an element having a reflection-free resistance to flow.

Abstract: In a cryogenic refrigeration apparatus includes a thermal shield, a vacuum vessel and a magnetic shield which are telescopically arranged in that order toward the exterior of a cryogenic vessel which accommodates a superconducting coil, a refrigerator for cooling the thermal shield is securely supported on the thick-walled magnetic shield. Accordingly, vibration produced by the refrigerator is suppressed by the magnetic shield, whereby noise is suppressed which is produced in the vacuum vessel connected to the magnetic shield through a bellows.

Abstract: A hydraulic anti-vibratory support sleeve is provided having two rigid tubular frames surrounding each other mutually and joined together by an elastomer body adhering thereto and shaped so as to form at least two sealed pockets full of liquid and communicating together through a narrow channel, said body having the general form of an X in axial section. The channel extends along a transverse arc of a circle situated axially and radially at the level of the ends of the arms of the X.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active mount system in which a vibration sensor such as a force gauge or an accelerometer senses vibrational forces transmitted through a resilient mount by a load such as a machine. The invention further includes a control signalling device that processes and transmits the sensed signal to a force transducer such as an electromagnet which supplies an attenuating force to the resilient mount in response to the signal.

Abstract: A fluid-filled cushioning device having a cylindrical elastic body mounted on an inner sleeve and having an orifice structure with an orifice formed therethrough is disclosed. A pair of annular elastic members each having a retainer member and an outer sleeve are mounted on the inner sleeve such that the retainer member is press-fitted in the axial end portion of the inner sleeve while the orifice structure is sandwiched between the axial end faces of the outer sleeves, in the axial direction. A bracket is mounted on the outer sleeves of the elastic members and is fixed to a support member, so that the bracket forces the outer sleeves against the orifice structure. The inner sleeve, elastic body and elastic members define two fluid-filled chambers which are separated from each other by the elastic body and which communicate with each other through the orifice.

Abstract: A torque support for drives riding on trunnions, in particular for converter tilt drives, including a gear housing mounted on the trunnion which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a drive motor attached by a flange or bolting to a step-down gearing which engages, via pinion, with a larger gear wheel fixed for rotation on the trunnion. The torque support includes a pair of guide rods located symmetrically to the axis of rotation of the trunnion, each guide rod includes a first and second oppositely positioned part, the first and second rod part have an upper and lower end and a respective free end opposite thereto; the upper ends are pivotally mounted on the gear housing and the lower ends are connected to each other via either a compression-tension bar or torsion shaft, upon which the lower ends are pivotally mounted.

Abstract: A fluid-filled strut particularly suited for automotive engine torque control applications. The strut includes a frame having a pair of fluid-filled chambers located adjacent opposite ends. Each chamber is defined by juxtaposed recesses in a pair of elastomeric blocks located on opposite sides of the frame. A discrete elongate fluid conduit connects opposite axial ends of each chamber. Attachment plates on opposite sides of the frame are bonded to the elastomeric blocks and are connected together by a connector bolt sleeve that extends across the frame through the fluid-filled chamber. The elastomeric blocks permit the frame to move in alternate axial directions relative to the sleeve, and in response to such motion, fluid in the chamber is displaced in alternate directions through the conduit to effect the desired motion damping. The elastomeric blocks are shaped to provide a desirable controlled snubbing action in both directions.

Abstract: A passive mechanical damping system, particularly for the suspension of a cab from a truck frame, provides a minimal level of damping force to impede the free movement of a truck cab about its nominal height and also provides higher levels, progressively or in discrete steps, of damping as the movement of the cab exceeds preset limits of displacement defined by a lost motion connection to provide maximum vibration isolation while providing additional damping to control cab movement when the preset displacement limits are exceeded. The system provides a low rate viscous damper continuously connected between the cab and the truck frame and a high rate viscous damper connected therebetween through a lost motion connection.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluid-filled elastic mount including an elastic body connecting an inner and an outer sleeve, and having a pressure-receiving and an equilibrium chamber which are filled with a non-compressible fluid and communicate with each other through an orifice. The method includes preparing an inner unit having an intermediate sleeve connected to the inner sleeve by the elastic body, and a pocket formed in the elastic body such that the pocket is open through the intermediate sleeve and has an axial dimension defined by axially opposite side walls of the elastic body. The method further includes placing the inner unit within a mass of the fluid, and press-fitting the outer sleeve on the inner unit so as to provide the pressure-receiving chamber filled with the fluid, while applying an axial force to at least one of the side walls in the axial direction of the mount, to thereby cause elastic deformation of the side wall or walls so as to expand into the pocket.

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic mount for flexible coupling of two members, including first support device and second support device, an elastic body, a closure member for partially defining a fluid chamber, a partition device for dividing the fluid chamber into a pressure-receiving and an equilibrium chamber, a restricted passage for restricted fluid communication between the pressure-receiving and equilibrium chambers, an operating device disposed within the pressure-receiving chamber, and an intermediate cylindrical member for connecting the elastic body and the second support member.

Abstract: A device is provided for damping the vibrations of a stay cable (1) comprising an annular gutter (6) surrounding a section of the cable and secured to this cable, an annulus (8) mounted in the gutter, with interpositioning of an annular cavity (7), so as to be able to move transversely with respect to this gutter, substantially indeformable seals (10) providing sealing of the annular cavity with respect to the outside, a cushion (9) made from a material capable of flowing without modifying its overall volume and filling the annular cavity, and a rigid structure (11) connecting the annulus to an appropriate foundation (12).

Abstract: A damper comprises housing in which a disc is immersed in a highly viscous liquid, and a linkage which has universal joints formed at each end thereof. The linkage arrangement ensures the maximum amount of relative rotation between the housing and the disc.

Abstract: A hydraulic antivibratory device is provided, comprising two rigid frames (1,2); an elastomer body (3) connecting the two frames together and forming two sealed chambers (A, B) at least partially therewith; a restricted passage (7) causing the two chambers to communicate permanently with each other; a liquid mass (L) filling the two chambers and the restricted passage; and a deformable valve (8) partially defining one of the two chambers (A), and mounted between two grids (9, 10). This valve is in the form of a biconvex lens, only the central part of which is in permanent contact with the two grids and is clamped therebetween.

Abstract: A flexible bearing for supporting a body, in particular, for supporting an internal-combustion engine, includes a journal bearing that may be attached to a supporting foundation and a support that may be attached to the engine. An elastic spring is connected between the journal bearing and the support while a bearing spring made of a non-creeping material is connected between the journal bearing and the support in parallel with the elastic spring. The bearing spring comprises at least one disk spring having an S-shaped spring constant curve. The disk spring and the elastic spring have load carrying capacities such that, after the weight of the body to be supported is applied to the flexible bearing, the spring rate of the disk spring is essentially zero and the rubber spring is essentially free of elastic tensions.

Abstract: In conventional disk shaped recording reproduction devices, vibrations have been absorbed by the up and down motion of protruding rods which are supported in a viscous liquid such as a silicon oil. According to this invention, an inexpensive elastic body is used, which is heated by a heater so that, by maintaining the temperature of the elastic body within a certain range, the deterioration of the vibration absorbing characteristics of the elastic body with temperature changes is considerably reduced and the elastic body can be made more compact.

Abstract: An isolating mount for connecting two parts or mechanisms includes a rigid bushing surrounded by a resilient block which includes cavities on opposite sides of the bushing located along a first plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bushing and passage formed between the cavities. A quantity of liquid fills the cavities and a passage, providing a liquid column of predetermined inertia in the passage between the cavities for controlling forces transmitted through the bushing to provide tuning of the damping characteristics of the mount to preselected frequencies of vibration. A rigid outer body surrounds and contacts the block and exerts compressive force thereon substantially along the first plane. The bushing is connected to one of the two parts to be isolated and the outer body is connected to the other of the two parts.

Abstract: A strut assembly for connecting and damping motion between relatively movable objects. The strut assembly includes a casing containing a pair of movable connecting members which cooperate with ribbed slide elements and elastomeric layers in the casing to damp motion by inducing hysteresis in the elastomeric layers and creating friction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic vibration damping bushing comprising two tubular rigid armatures (1, 2) jointly united by an elastomeric body (3) configured in such a way to form between themselves at least two tight pockets (4, 4') communicating with each other by a narrow channel (7), which along with the pockets is filled with a liquid. One of these pockets (4) contains an elastomeric pad (10) added on the concave face of a curved rigid plate (11) which abuts on the internal face of the external armature (2), said pad being, in the resting position of the bushing, diametrically precompressed between the two armatures.

Abstract: A vibration isolating apparatus comprises an upper bed which is placed with an object thereon, a lower bed which directly receives a vibration caused by an earthquake, a support mechanism for supporting the upper bed so that the upper bed is relatively displaceable with respect to the lower bed in a horizontal direction with a small friction, a plurality of guide members separated from each other and provided on the upper and lower beds, a wire member provided around the guide members in a form of a loop, and a spring mechanism for absorbing a tension in the wire member depending on a deformation of a shape of the loop formed by the wire member due to a displacement of the lower bed with respect to the upper bed caused by the earthquake.

Abstract: A hydraulic-elastomeric mount has a pair of liquid filled chambers formed by elastomeric walls and separated by a rigid partition having an orifice that connects the chambers to effect damping. The partition supports a damping decoupler for limited reciprocal movement so as to effect cyclic volume change in the chambers to eliminate damping under certain conditions. A bypass through the decoupler acts to smoothen the transition between damping and no damping and also lowers the damping level to a prescribed value.

Abstract: A vibration damper comprising a housing containing two bell-shaped membranes of resiliently deformable material facing one another, and defining a single liquid filled chamber. The damper is interposed between two devices to be isolated, one of such devices being affixed to the housing and the other being affixed to a rod, which passes between both membranes, with a circular washer shaped element located between the tops of the bells of the membranes. Upon movement of the rod and deformation of the membranes the liquid is subjected to friction due to shearing of the fluid against the housing due to the movement of the washer through the liquid in a non-throttling arrangement.

Abstract: In an antivibratory support intended to be interposed between a vehicle chassis and an internal combustion engine, which support comprises a work chamber (A) and a compensation chamber (B) filled with a liquid (L), joined together by a restricted passage (9) and separated from each other by a dividing wall (8) equipped with a deformable or mobile valve (10), this valve is mounted on its seat (13) by means of a metal washer (14, 15) bearing radially with a buttressing effect against an internal cylindrical face (16) integral with the seat (13), said washer being formed by a flat ring (14) extended outwards by a circle of lugs (15) extending in the form of a truncated cone.

Abstract: A seismic isolator comprises: a friction device having upper friction plate and a lower friction plate, a friction plane of the upper friction plate and the lower friction plate having a characteristic of Coulomb friction; and horizontally placed springs which reduce a relative displacement and a residual displacement. The upper friction plate includes being any one selected from the group consisting of a polyacetal resin containing lubricating oil, a bronze or brass alloy with solid lubricant buried therein, a sintered alloy with solid lubricant dispersed therein, a porous structure of cast iron with lubricant oil contained therein and a steel backing sintered layer with solid lubricant and oil impregnated therein. Furthermore, the lower friction plate includes being any one surface-treated material selected from the group consisting of a hard chromium-plated plate and a hard nickel-plated plate.

Abstract: A hydraulic mounting device for resiliently supporting an engine on a frame includes a support bracket for attachment to a vehicle frame and a cord insert for attachment to an engine. A first chamber and second chamber is formed therein. A partition separates the first and second chamber. The partition includes a first aperture to allow fluid flow between the first and second chamber. The partition also includes a third chamber formed between the first and second chamber and a second aperture in the third chamber to allow fluid flow between the first and second and third chamber.

Abstract: A vibration damper includes first and second electrode bodies which are operatively connected with a vibrating body and a base, respectively and which are immersed in a rheopetic fluid. The relative velocity and displacement between the body and the base are determined and used to control the voltage applied across the electrode bodies in manner wherein when the relative displacement and velocity are out of phase, a high voltage is applied to electrodes to induce a high damping force and as the period wherein the two parameters go in phase is approchaed, the voltage is continuously reduced to reduce the damping force.

Abstract: Apparatus for the pressure treatment of webs of material, such as the wet section of a paper-making machine, including a damping device fixedly connected to the protruding end of the roll for damping vibrations of the roll occuring during rotation thereof. The damping device comprises a pair of annular mass rings which surround the protruding roll end and are resiliently supported within an enclosed housing which includes frictional elements bearing against the rings.

Abstract: Elastic anti-vibration isolation apparatus with integrated hydraulic damping, consisting of a thick conical membrane of elastomer compound bonded to internal and external rigid frames, and crimped in a casing containing a damping liquid, characterized by the fact that the rigid partition which separates the variable volume chamber from the expansion space has a passage for the damping liquid realized in one or two parts, the dimensions of which can be adjusted by grinding or lathe-working at least one of the components, base or cover, of the rigid partition, or by the insertion of shims between the constituent parts, thereby making it possible, using a set of similar components, to realize a range of elastic mountings with damping characteristics adapted to desired utilization frequencies.

Abstract: A mounting device includes an elastomeric body formed with first and second recesses which define a working chamber and an expansion chamber which are filled with an ERF (electrorheological). The recesses are enclosed by an annular member to define the chambers. First and second helical orifice passages formed about the periphery of the annular member fluidly connect the chambers. A cylindrical outer casing which encloses the elastomeric body and annular member is grounded to act as a first electrode. Strips disposed in the orifice passages act as electrodes on which voltages can be selectively and separately impressed.

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic mount having an elastic body which elastically connects a first and a second support member, a closure member which cooperates with the second support member and the elastic body to define a fluid chamber, a partition member which divides the fluid chamber into a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber, and a restrictor passage for restricted fluid communication between the two chambers. The partition member consists of an integrally formed member which has a thin-walled inner portion and a thick-walled outer portion outside of the inner portion. The outer portion has a circumferential groove and is held in pressed contact with the second support member such that the groove is closed so as to define the restrictor passage. The inner portion includes a double-layered structure consisting of a first layer formed of a first elastic material, and a second layer formed of a second elastic material which has a larger modulus of elasticity than the first elastic material.

Abstract: A damping support, which is particularly intended for reciprocating engines of motor vehicles, comprises a tubular support body intended for fixing to a support structure and closed at one end so as to define a chamber containing a damping liquid, an attachment member intended for fixing to an oscillating member and connected coaxially to the other end of the tubular support body by an annular element of elastomeric material, a transverse disc member connected to the attachment member and immersed in the damping liquid and having holes for the passage of the liquid, and an oburator associated with the disc for varying the area for passage of the liquid through the holes. In particular, the support enables a reduction of the high-frequency vibrations over a wide frequency range.

Abstract: A fluid mount for an inboard marine engine includes a combination of a solid elastomer and a fluid dampening means to significantly improve vibration isolation and cushioning under normal shock loads. The fluid dampening means is constructed to lock-up and become inoperative under heavy shock loads to protect the mount against overload failure. An improved mounting system utilizing the fluid mounts optimizes the performance thereof.

Abstract: A fluid-filled vibroisolating device comprises a joint member adapted to be joined to a vibrating body such as an engine. A support member is adapted to be supported on a supporting body such as a vehicle frame and defining an expandable and contractible auxiliary fluid chamber filled with a fluid. An elastomeric member interconnects the joint and support members and is disposed in a vibrating direction in which the vibrating body vibrates. The elastomeric member, the joint member, and the support member jointly define an expandable and contractible main fluid chamber filled with a fluid. A partition is mounted in the support member and separates the main and auxiliary fluid chambers from each other. The partition has flow regulators for regulating the flow of the fluid between the main and auxiliary fluid chamber. A reinforcing member is integrally formed with the elastomeric member for preventing the elastomeric member from being collapsed.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount assembly is disclosed having a partition forming two hydraulic chambers and including a damping decoupler. A primary chamber is formed by an elastomeric member and a secondary chamber by a resilient diaphragm. During dynamic loading of the mount, fluid passes through an orifice between the two chambers of the mount causing expansion and contraction of the diaphragm. An expandable, pneumatic bladder is mounted within the primary chamber. A tube provides fluid communication between the bladder and the atmosphere. When a valve in this tube is open, air freely enters and escapes the bladder in symphony with the vibrating mount. Alternatively, the valve may be closed and a positive pressure provided to the bladder from a variable pressure fluid supply. By actively controlling bladder expansion and contraction in this manner, the dynamic rate of the mount assembly may be selectively reduced at relatively high vibration frequencies; that is, those over 20 Hz.

Abstract: The fluid circuitry connecting variable volume chambers of the semiactive damper includes valve assemblies which collectively effect mechanical implementation of a preselected damper control policy that is based in part upon changes in the sign of the absolute velocity of a supported member of the system of which the damper forms a part. One of the valve assemblies has an inertial body which is connected to a movable system member but which remains substantially stationary during system operation. The inertial body and a valve member of the assembly are interconnected by a linkage which in one embodiment includes a frictional type connector, and which in another embodiment includes a dashpot.

Abstract: Hydraulically damping elastic bearing, in particular engine mounts for motor vehicles, with two rigid end walls opposite one another in the axial direction and at least two chambers containing damping fluid arranged axially one behind the other, whereby the chambers are connected for fluid communications with one another by a passage running in an annular fashion. For the variable modification of the length of the passage, partitions are inserted in the component containing the passage, which partitions divide the passage into individual passage segments connected for fluid communication with one another by an opening.

Abstract: Antivibration isolation device with hydraulic damping of radial elasticity, consisting of four concentric tubes bonded two by two to the elastic lateral walls, which by simultaneous fitting form two chambers connected by a long laminar passage for an inertial damping fluid, shunted by limited deformation of a thin membrane, to modulate the apparent dynamic rigidity as a function of the frequency. Process for the realization of such a device. The object of the invention is to provide antivibration isolation for machines or motor vehicles.

Abstract: The support is so arranged as to have a wider damping characteristic. For this purpose, it comprises two expansion chambers connected to the same work chamber by ducts having different characteristics so that the liquid contained in these ducts is put into resonance at different frequencies. The two expansion chambers are disposed concentrically to each other on the same side of the work chamber and are defined by a separating partition and by a single diaphragm.

Abstract: A hydraulic buffer, filled with a compound having the behaviour of a liquid to a certain extent, mounted beneath the foundation of buildings or other structures in order to sustain the structures during earthquakes. The buffer is made from reinforced flexible material and consists of two parallel circular plates (1,2), on the circumference connected to each other by a torus (5), in such a way that the torus and the drum-like space between the circular plates communicate freely, while the axis of the torus is upright, in order to permit the buffer to accommodate relative transverse movement between the circular plates.

Abstract: A device for absorbing the energy of vibration of one of two abutting members which has begun to vibrate due to forces applied to either of the two abutting members, so as to reduce the frequency and magnitude of vibration of one of the two abutting members. The primary energy absorbing element is a piece of elastomeric resilient material which contains a core (or cores) of a substantially incompressible, highly efficient dampening material; the presence or absence of this core of highly efficient dampening material will depend upon desired device stiffness and dampening characteristics. The primary energy absorbing element is surrounded by a flexible reinforced shell which contains and restrains said element, yet allows said element to deform in the transverse and vertical directions. Two end pieces or mounting plates are secured to opposite ends of the primary energy absorbing element.

Abstract: A compact hydraulic mount is provided for mounting a vehicle engine, transmission or the like to a vehicle frame. The mount includes a substantially cylindrical elastomeric hollow body defining a primary or core hydraulic chamber. An approximately 270.degree. portion of the cylindrical outer periphery of the hollow body is surrounded and supported by a retainer cylinder. The hollow body additionally includes an integral secondary hydraulic chamber molded within the elastomeric wall. A portion of the retainer is inwardly, radially offset and separates the primary chamber from the secondary or peripheral chamber. The outside wall of the elastomeric body at the secondary chamber forms a resilient diaphragm. An orifice track is provided within the body to allow damping fluid communication between the primary and secondary hydraulic chambers. This flow of damping fluid between the chambers provides the damping action of the mount.

Abstract: A hydraulic engine mounting system for a vehicle engine includes a pair of engine mount assemblies having elastomeric bodies including two longitudinally aligned integral engine mounts. The mounts are in fluid communication with one another via an integral orifice track molded as a groove at the interface between the elastomeric body and a mating base plate. The engine mount assembly is mounted on a vehicle frame such that the common axis of the hydraulic chambers is situated transversely to the torque axis of the engine. During operation, the engine pitches about this torque axis. The pitching action of the engine causes one end mount to compress forcing hydraulic fluid along the orifice track into the other mount. The other mount simultaneously expands and receives this excess fluid. Advantageously, the flow of fluid along the orifice track produces a damping effect of the motion and vibration to provide isolation from the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A base for a loudspeaker enclosure is formed of a lower base disk, an upper support disk and an interposed spacer element which together define an internal hollow space to which structure-borne sound is transmitted. The area of contact between the spacer element and the disks is relatively small is comparison to the area of the disks which defines the hollow space at top and bottom sides thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the disks are formed of a sound-insulating material, preferably rubber, and the spacer element is a spacer ring that peripherally defines the hollow space. Also, a bracing foot, preferably of an inverted frustoconical shape, may be carried upon the upper support disk, for which purpose a support plate is centrally mounted thereon.

Abstract: A fluid-filled elastic mount for flexible coupling of two members includes a first support member and a second support member, an elastic body interposed between the first and second support members, a closure member for partially defining a fluid chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid, a first partition device for dividing the fluid chamber into a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber, and a device for defining a first restricted passage for restricted fluid communication between the pressure-receiving chamber and the equilibrium chamber. The fluid-filled elastic mount further includes a second partition member having a peripheral portion secured to an intermediate portion of the elastic body.

Abstract: A new mass damper that avoids the formation of a higher-order resonance by utilizing the inertial resistance of a flowing liquid is disclosed. This damper solves the problem of an additional new degree of freedom due to the additional mass system associated with the conventional mass damper and makes it possible to control random vibration with a broad spectrum such as earthquakes. Also, several examples in which this damper is used for multilevel structures are disclosed.

Abstract: A cryostat assembly comprises at least one substantially heat insulating wall surrounding a cooled region for restricting heat flow into the cooled region. A refrigeration system is provided having a heat absorbing portion coupled with the wall to enable heat to transfer to the heat absorbing portion, the refrigeration system also have a heat evacuating portion to enable absorbed heat to be evacuated from the cryostat assembly.