Abstract: A support system for a power train of a vehicle includes a mount insulator mounted to a vehicle body and provided with a coupling member, a mount bracket coupled with the coupling member. The mount bracket includes a first mount bracket portion extending upward from an upper portion of the power train and a second mount bracket portion extending horizontally from an upper end of the first mount bracket portion. The first mount bracket portion includes a first vertical wall portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body and a second vertical wall portion intersects the first vertical wall portion and extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. First to fourth fastening members are formed to lower or upper end portions of the first and second vertical wall portions, respectively. A reinforcing member is formed integrally with the second mount bracket portion in a manner of connecting the third and fourth fastening members.

Abstract: An anti-vibration device includes a tubular first attachment member connected to either a vibration generating section or a vibration receiving section; a second attachment member connected to the other of the vibration generating section and the vibration receiving section; a first rubber elastic body elastically interconnecting the first and second attachment members; a liquid containing a first liquid and a second liquid which are insoluble in each other, the second liquid having a smaller surface tension than the first liquid, and the second liquid in the liquid weighing less than the first liquid in the liquid; a partition member partitioning the inside of the first attachment member into a main liquid chamber and a sub liquid chamber, the main liquid chamber having a first partition wall and having a portion of the liquid enclosed therein, an inner volume of the main liquid chamber changing due to deformation of the first rubber elastic body, a part of the first partition wall being formed of the first

Abstract: A folding motorcycle mirror includes, a mirror assembly including a first ball, a mount assembly including a second ball, and a clamp assembly engaging the first ball and the second ball.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is configured to isolate a drive module of a compression type chiller assembly from vibrations. The mounting bracket includes a bracket plate configured to be attached to a chiller assembly component adjacent to the drive module, a mounting plate transversely attached to the bracket plate and configured to be connected to a rail extending along a bottom side of the drive module, and an isolator pad arranged generally over the mounting plate such that the pad is configured to be interposed between the mounting plate and the rail of the drive module.

Abstract: An electronic component assembly and vibration reduction device having screwless design with cantilever clips to clam and locate the electronic panels onto the mounting brackets or fasten the information storage devices onto cases are disclosed. The cantilever clip contain damping structures, which can generate damping effect to reduce vibrations. The effectiveness of the damping structure can be adjusted through the adjustment of the length, thickness, materials and other factors of the cantilever clip. The damping effect is generated by moving the cantilever clips in an oscillatory manner.

Abstract: A shake correction module, a camera module including the same, and a method of manufacturing the camera module are provided. The shake correction module includes: a hinge member which supports rotation movement of an optical module based on each of at least two axes at least by using an elastic characteristic of the hinge member, wherein the optical module comprises an image sensor; a base member to which the hinge member is installed; and a driving motor which rotates the hinge member based on the each of the at least two axes with respect to the base member, in order to manufacture a structure for supporting two-axes rotation of the optical module to be simple and reliable with a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A base anchoring structure fixes a base 3 of an apparatus body 2 to a floor F in position. The base is at a lower part of the apparatus body and has casters C to move the apparatus body along the floor. The base anchoring structure includes linear actuators 4 fixed to the base, to downwardly bias, with a uniform pressure provided by air A supplied to the linear actuators, their respective pistons 5 until lower ends of the pistons reach the floor and stopper units (7, 8, 10) to engage with the downwardly pushed pistons and stably maintain the downwardly pushed state of the pistons. The engagement of the stopper units with the pistons stably maintains the anchored state of the base. The plurality of actuator is easily operated only by supplying air thereto.

Abstract: The medical stands is used to support a medical tool and includes a first parallel linkage to maintain weight balance of the medical tool. The torque transmitting mechanism maintains an attitude of the medical tool and includes a second parallel linkage whose one end is fixed to a body of the medical stand, a connecting element, and a third parallel linkage connected through the connecting element to the second parallel linkage. Links that form the second parallel linkage are made of rigid material. A vibration suppressing mechanism is attached to a longitudinal link of the first parallel linkage and is always resiliently in contact with a longitudinal link of the second parallel linkage.

Abstract: A cable fastening device comprising at least one connecting piece for fastening a cable to a fastening surface, and at least one binding lug protruding out of the outer surface of the connecting piece, by intermediation of which binding lug one or several cables are fastened to the fastening device, wherein the fastening device comprises a vibration attenuating material layer arranged in between the connecting piece and the fastening surface for the fastening device.

Abstract: A duct support assembly (1) is provided for mounting and supporting a duct (4) on a structure, and comprises a single support bracket (3) adapted to be mounted on the structure, and a duct bracket (5) adapted to be secured to the duct (4). The support bracket (3) and the duct bracket (5) comprise respective mounting means that engage in use to mount and support the duct bracket (5) on the support bracket (3) so as to positively locate the duct bracket (5) on the support bracket (3) in a predetermined fixed position and orientation. The duct support assembly (1) further comprises mounting adjustment means provided to enable the duct (4) and duct bracket (5) to be mounted in a plurality of positions on the support bracket (3), the mounting adjustment means enabling the duct bracket (5) to be mounted in positions towards or away from the support bracket (3).

Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a bottom surface 24 of a case 2 of a revolving light 1 to a top surface 56 of a roof 3 of a vehicle. The mounting structure 57 includes cushioning members 58 interposed between the bottom surface 24 and the top surface 56, first fixing members 59 mounting the cushioning members 58 to the bottom surface 24, and second fixing members 60 mounting the cushioning members 58 to the top surface 56. Each cushioning member 58 includes first main cushioning portions 143 disposed close to the first fixing members 59 and contacting the bottom surface 24, a second main cushioning portion 148 disposed close to the second fixing member 60 and contacting the top surface 56, and a sub cushioning portion that damps vibration of the revolving light 1.

Abstract: To provide an installation method for installing a photovoltaic module comprising a photovoltaic module, a support structure for supporting the photovoltaic module mounted thereon, a fixing member for fixing the photovoltaic module to the support structure; and a damper placed between a rear surface of the photovoltaic module and a surface of the support structure when the photovoltaic module is fixed to the support structure, using the fixing member.

Abstract: A support brace supports the instrument panel above the floor pan of an automotive chassis and includes a lap joint that dampens the transmission of low range vibrations through the support brace to the instrument panel. The support brace is formed in two pieces, an upper member and a lower member, that have an overlap section between them, where an elastomeric pad joins the two members. The elastomeric pad can be bonded to the overlap sections or joined with rubber buttons inserted through holes formed in the overlap sections. The overlap sections are vertically spaced above the floor pan to position the elastomeric pad above the heat generated by the vehicle exhaust system. A floating positive mechanical connection in the form of an interlocking tab on one member engaged through an opening in the other member, which stays out of metal to metal contact unless the elastomeric pad fails.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a mounting apparatus, at least one first vibration absorbing member, and at least one second vibration absorbing member. The chassis has a bottom wall. The mounting apparatus is adapted to accommodate an apparatus that vibrates. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a side plate, a fastener securing the side plate to the bracket. At least one first vibration absorbing member is secured to the mounting apparatus and arranged to isolate the bottom wall of the chassis. At least one U-shaped second vibration absorbing member isolates the side plate from the fastener and defines a receiving room.

Abstract: A vibration dampening structure (10) for absorbing vibrations generated by an electronic device includes a screw (30) and a dampening element (50) placed around the screw. The screw includes a head (31) and a shank (32) extending from the head. A retaining slot is defined in the shank. The dampening element includes a resilient shock-absorbing member (53) fittingly surrounding the shank of the screw. At least one resilient hook (515) protrudes from a first end of the resilient shock-absorbing member and engages in the retaining slot of the screw. A plurality of shock-absorbing pads (531) protrudes from a second end of the resilient shock-absorbing member opposite to the first end. The shock-absorbing pads are configured for abutting on the electronic device.

Abstract: A vibration control apparatus suppresses a vibration of a structure which is vibrated. The vibration control apparatus includes: a vibration isolation apparatus that supports the structure and suppresses a transmission of a vibration to the structure, the vibration having an amplitude equal to or less than a first amplitude in a predetermined direction; and a damping apparatus that damps a vibration of the structure vibrating in the predetermined vibration direction with a second amplitude larger than the first amplitude, to thereby reduce the vibration to equal to or less than the first amplitude.

Abstract: In accord with the present invention, a vehicle seat suspension apparatus is provided comprising: a seat suspension base; an isolator plate disposes above the base and adapted to support a vehicle seat; means for allowing reciprocating horizontal movement of the isolator plate relative to the base; an elongated guide mounted to one of either the base or the isolator and oriented along the travel path of the isolator; and a guide engaging member mounted to the other of the base or the isolator and engaging the guide to stabilize the isolator as it moves along its travel path.

Abstract: A connection device includes: a pedestal having a placement face; a connector provided in the placement face of the pedestal; a support provided adjacent to the pedestal and extended in a direction crossing the placement surface of the pedestal and having a face to define a space for placing a portable terminal on the connector and on a contact face in the face of the support, the contact face being movable in a thickness direction of the support; and an elastic member that is deformed by the movement of the contact face and applies an elastic force generated by the deformation in a direction of blocking the movement of the contact face with respect to the thickness direction of the support.

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

Abstract: A shock-absorbing structure comprises a frame having front and rear sides. The frame provides mounting points for first and second shock-absorbing assemblies. The mounting points are located side-by-side across a transverse dimension of the frame and may be provided on a single frame member. The frame has front and rear faces each capable of supporting a linear slide to which a seat or other item may be attached. A first shock-absorbing assembly is mounted to the first mounting point and coupled to a first seat or other item supported on a linear slide on one of the front and rear faces of the frame. The shock absorbing structure may be applied to support seats in a boat or other vehicle.

Abstract: A suspension system for a seat of a vehicle comprises a base, a linkage, and a seat attached to the base via the linkage. A pneumatic shock absorber provides a respective resistance level against movement of the seat with respect to the base based on a corresponding pressure level of air or gas within the pneumatic shock absorber. A set of cylindrical members are spaced apart beneath the seat. A tension member is arranged to engage the cylindrical members. The tension member is attached to the seat via a bracket. An electric motor is capable of driving one of the cylindrical members. A first sensor is arranged to detect first sensor data associated with an instantaneous position of the seat versus time. A controller generates a first control signal for the electric motor to change a height of the seat in opposition to a change in the instantaneous position of the seat and a second control signal to change the pressure level.

Abstract: A cable constraining device features a flexible cable contact sheet that is inward attached to a cable constraining contour of a holding structure. The holding structure is configured for substantially encompassing a cable circumference while in constraining configuration. A cavity between the holding structure and the cable contact sheet is filled with a gel that provides a vibration dampening soft contact of the cable contact sheet with the cable insulation. The cushioning gel absorbs micro movement of the cable transferred onto the cable contact sheet such that wearing effects due to frictional sliding and vibration of the cable at its constraining location is substantially reduced. The holding structure may be of rubber like material that is formed on its outside like a well known grommet. An outer rigid clamping structure may be additionally employed in case of a circumferentially tight able configuration.

Abstract: A protection apparatus for a superconductive magnet unit has a support frame for location relative to a portion of the superconductive magnet unit. The support frame is arranged to carry a buffer for protecting the superconductive magnet unit from a shock load.

Abstract: A fluid filled type vibration damping device includes a fluid chamber divided by a partition member into a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber. The partition member has a first and a second member axially superposed together. A locking projection is formed on one of the first member or the second member and a locking hole is formed on an other, with the locking projection being inserted through the locking hole to effect locking so as to constitute a locking mechanism for holding the first and second member in a superposed state. Outer circumferential faces of the first member and the second member held in the superposed state by the locking mechanism are fastened fitting into a second mounting member via a seal rubber layer, and the first or second member having the locking hole includes a cover portion that covers an opening of the locking hole from a side thereof to which the locking projection projects.

Abstract: To provide a seismic isolation device, even if a relative height between friction plates, which are laminated in a hollow part of a laminated rubber body, and the laminated rubber body changes at a deformation of the laminated rubber body, which prevents allophone, vibration and shock from inside of the seismic isolation device (laminated rubber body), resulting superiority in durability, safety, and amenity.

Abstract: A vibration isolating system is disclosed. The vibration isolating system comprises a passive mechanical system comprising a damping assembly, a first resilient member coupled in series with the damping assembly, and a second resilient member coupled in parallel with the series combination of the damping assembly and the first resilient member. The vibration isolating system further comprises a support member coupled in series with the passive mechanical system, a viscoelastic mount coupled to the support member, and a motion limiter coupled to the support member such that the passive mechanical system transmits a force to the support member when the passive mechanical undergoes longitudinal displacement greater than a predetermined displacement.

Abstract: A supporting body for the vibration-damping supporting of loads, in particular for supporting a coordinate measuring machine. The supporting body has a molded part made of expanded foam particles, which are connected to one another, and at least one stabilizing module integrated in the molded part.

Abstract: A hard disk drive includes a base, a screw housing includes at least one screw hole wall formed with a screw hole, and provided at lateral sides of the base, and a shock-absorbing space formed between the base and at least a part among outer walls of the screw housing. The base is a structure to absorb at least a part of a shock due to external impact and/or vibration applied to an external structure to which the hard disk drive is mounted, such that a defect due to external shock and/or vibration can be decreased.

Abstract: An example elevator machine frame assembly (30) includes a plurality of support plates (32) configured to support at least selected portions of an elevator machine including a traction sheave (24). The support plates each comprise a plurality of mounting surfaces (50) that are aligned within a plane that intersects with an axis of rotation (56) of a traction sheave that is supported by the frame assembly. A plurality of support rods (36) are connected to the support plates (32). The support rods maintain a desired spacing between the plates and a desired alignment of the plates relative to each other. In a disclosed example, the support rods include a sound dampening material (44) such as sand in an interior of the rods.

Abstract: A shock suppressor has a first base, a second base, a sliding holder assembly and a connecting device. The first base has an elongated first sliding channel in a first direction. The second base is parallel to the first base and has an elongated second sliding channel in a second direction. The connecting device is slidably mounted between the first and second sliding channels. The sliding holder assembly is mounted between the connecting device and at least one of the bases. The first base is connected with one of the convex ends of the connecting device in a curved contact surface to provide a first sliding mechanism in a first unidirectional sliding direction. The second base is connected with the other convex end of the connecting device to provide a second sliding mechanism in a second unidirectional sliding direction.

Abstract: A clamp device is provided that can prevent a table from being tilted at the time of clamping, can suppress a displacement in an axial direction at the time of clamping to a minimum, and also can be suitably used for a table unit with its table swiveling at a high speed. A table has fixedly attached thereto a braking plate swiveling with the table. A frame has fixedly attached thereto fixing plates having inner flange portions protruding to a swiveling axis side of the table with a predetermined pitch so that the inner flange portions interpose the braking plate. Moreover, a hydraulic cylinder having a clamp piston freely movable between a clamp position at which the braking plate is clamped and an unclamp position at which the clamp state is released is provided with the flame.

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: The invention is a damper and a method for protecting buildings and similar structural systems from dynamic loading such as loading caused by earthquakes, strong winds or machine vibrations. More specifically, the damper is made from structural members being interconnected in frictional or visco-elastically dampened rotational joints. Due to the dampening of the joints, relative movement between the structural elements is dampened. In particular, the damper is useful for base isolation, e.g., in order to allow a building or a machine to move in a dampened movement relative to its foundation or in order to allow a cable stay of a cable stay bridge to move in a dampened movement relative to its fixation point on the bridge.

Abstract: A system board provided with electrical components is contained in a substrate frame, a reinforcing frame is pivotally fixed to an peripheral part of the substrate frame, and an HDD is mounted on the reinforcing frame in a vibration-damping manner. With this structure, the HDD is mounted on the system board in a floating state, and a space is formed between them as an airflow passage.

Abstract: An engine bracket including: an attachment portion provided in a fixing location adapted to be fixed to at least one of the vehicle body and power unit; a bolt hole being formed in the attachment portion so that the attachment portion is fixed to the vehicle body or power unit by a fixing bolt inserted into the bolt hole; and at lease one breaking groove formed at an area located spaced away from the bolt hole so as to extend away from the bolt hole and toward an outer peripheral edge of the attachment portion on at least one of opposite surfaces of the attachment portion in a direction in which the fixing bolt is inserted.

Abstract: An active vibration damping system having a supporting spring for addressing a static force from a payload, and an independent actively isolated damper positioned in parallel between a payload and a source of vibration for damping dynamic force from the payload to an actively isolated point. The actively isolated damper includes a small intermediate mass, distinct and decoupled from the payload mass, and a passive isolator element for dynamic coupling of the isolated platform to the small intermediate mass. The small intermediate mass provides a point to which dynamic forces from the payload may be dampened. The active damper also includes at least one actuator coupled at one surface to the small intermediate mass and coupled at a second surface to the vibrating base platform. A motion sensor may also be provided on the small intermediate mass so as to generate a feedback signal as a function of the movement of the small intermediate mass.

Abstract: A sample mounting apparatus for a cryo-cooler is provided having a housing with an outer wall surface for connecting to the cryo-cooler, and an inner wall surface. An inert gas is sealed inside the housing for thermal transfer, and a delicate mount is attached to the inner wall surface of the housing for supporting the sample and substantially preventing vibrations from being transferred to the sample from the cryo-cooler.

Abstract: A shock suppressor has an upper base, a lower base and a connecting device. The upper base has a bottom and a top channel defined in the bottom along a first direction. The lower base corresponds to the upper base and has a top and a bottom channel defined in the top along a second direction corresponding to the first direction of the top channel at an angle. The connecting device is slidably mounted in the top channel and the bottom channel. Accordingly, the shock suppressor can reduce or isolate the transmission of a shock efficiently.

Abstract: A support strut includes a strut isolator with a first strut end member and a second strut end member, the second strut end distal from the first strut end. The first strut end member includes an outer rigid housing with an inner cavity. The second strut end member includes an inner rigid member extending into the outer rigid housing inner cavity and includes an inertial track extending in a direction from the first strut end towards the second strut end. The inertial track has a first entrance end proximate the first strut end and a second entrance end proximate the second strut end. The isolator includes a first outer tubular elastomer disposed between the outer rigid housing and the inner rigid member. The isolator includes a second inner end tubular elastomer disposed between the outer rigid housing and the inner rigid member proximate the second strut end.

Abstract: A novel information storage device is disclosed and claimed. The information storage device includes a disk drive and a sheet metal support attached to the disk drive. The sheet metal support includes a plurality of sheet metal projections, each including a major surface. Each of at least two of the plurality of sheet metal projections includes at least one tab bent out of a plane that includes the major surface of that sheet metal projection. The information storage device also includes a plurality of elastomeric inserts. Each of the plurality of elastomeric inserts includes a cavity sized to receive one of the plurality of sheet metal projections. The information storage device also includes a housing. The housing includes a plurality of receptacles, each sized to receive one of the plurality of elastomeric inserts.

Abstract: Representative embodiments include a support apparatus that can be positioned between a load element and a support element to cushion the load element against vibration with respect to the support element. The apparatus includes a base member and a receiving member. The receiving member has an element engaging surface facing away from the base member to receive the load element. A vibration reduction device is mounted between the base member and the receiving member to yieldably resist relative movement of the members toward one another along an axis of movement which is substantially normal to the element engaging surface. A load element securing device is attached to the receiving member to allow the load element to be secured to the element engaging surface. One of the base member or the receiving member is partially received within the other member for sliding motion along the axis.

Abstract: An impact buffer having a high buffering effect includes two or more impact buffering members with different hardness, contacted with at least one surface of a side surface part of an HDD unit positioned orthogonally to the rotation surface of a magnetic disk of the HDD unit, supports the HDD unit, buffers an impact applied to the HDD unit by expansion and contraction, further moderates the rotation of the HDD unit in the direction causing a head arm to move onto the disk at rest, prevents the head detachment, and can overcome the weaknesses of the head arm and an inertial latch structure.

Abstract: An apparatus support structure (11) with a damping characteristic comprises a rigid steel frame resistant to loading in bending and tension, a cladding (16) encapsulating the frame, and an apparatus mounting ring (21). The cladding is formed by a solidified composite casting material which is based on particulate mineral or metallic material, for example, granite, and a synthetic binder, for example epoxy resin, and which has a compliance permitting damping of movement transmitted between the structure and apparatus mounted on the ring (21). The structure can be produced by encasing the frame and ring in a mould constructed in situ around the frame and filing the mould with the cladding material in fluid state.

Abstract: A pier support system provides an arrangement for constructing a pier either onsite or offsite. Support apparatus provides four sides arranged in a square which are supported vertically from a planar pier support base. The walls are inset from the edge of the pier support base to provide a margin around the sides of the base to permit constructing an outer wall using blocks and cement adjacent to each support side. Two methods of attaching a footing base to a site are shown. The pier support base is attached to the upper side of an installed footing base by a two axis and verticality adjusting apparatus. The outer wall is constructed after the bases are connected and then the pier verticality is adjusted and a cap installed to complete the pier.

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

Abstract: A vehicle seat mounting device includes a first component for attachment to a vehicle and a second component for attachment to a vehicle seat. The device further includes an arrangement for connecting the first and second components to each other such that the first component and the second component are adjustable relative to each other by pivoting the first component and the second component relative to each other around a substantially vertical geometrical pivot axis. At least one of the first and second components includes a first unit and a second unit which are displaceable relative to each other in a direction parallel to a substantially horizontal plane, and an arrangement for damping a relative displacement motion of the first and second units in the direction so as to reduce horizontal vibrations in the vehicle seat when the device is installed for use in the vehicle.

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 assembly for dissipating energy generated by a force applied to an article fixed to a ground surface, the assembly comprising at least one expandable member having a first part which is fastened to the ground surface, at least a second part fixed to said device, the expandable member including means to enable expansion along at least one dimension in response to an impact load applied to the article to which the member is attached; the expansion of the expandable member allowing dissipation of energy generated by a loading to the article; thereby restraining the device from complete separation from fastening said at least one bracket.

Abstract: A quakeproof plinth is adapted to make a showpiece mount vertically go down without a tilt so as to cushion and shelter a showpiece seated thereon from impact force exerted on the entire showpiece. A plinth (100) of the present invention is comprised of a showpiece mount (110), a supporting member (120) capable of supporting the showpiece mount so as to move the same upward and downward, basement shock absorbers (130) enabling the showpiece mount to be shock-absorbingly bumped down thereon, a vibration detector (140), and an actuating device (150) activated to move the showpiece mount downward in response to a detection signal produced from the vibration detector.

Abstract: A shock resistant sensor assembly comprises a base plate, a clamp lid, a hinge assembly secured to the base plate and the clamp lid and forming a hinge connection, and a releasable clamp assembly secured to either the base plate or the clamp lid opposite the hinge assembly and having a latch member for releasably engaging and clamping the other end of the base plate or the clamp lid. A sensor housing with a sensor is clamped between the base plate and the clamp lid.