Abstract: An air-ride beam-type axle suspension system for tractor-trailers and other heavy-duty wheeled vehicles having a brake chamber of an air brake assembly mounted on the beam, wherein the beam is tapered. Specifically, each beam of the axle suspension system tapers from a narrower width at its end that is pivotally attached to a frame rail of the trailer, to a wider width at its opposite end. The tapered beam provides easier mounting of the suspension system on existing trailer frame rails and incorporation of a reduced-size pivot bushing at the narrower end of the beam, and optimizes the weight of the axle suspension system.

Abstract: A vibration-damping rubber for a suspension of a vehicle is composed of a resilient rubber body adapted to be interposed between a plurality of members of the suspension. The resilient rubber body has a slide surface adapted to contact one of the plurality of members. One part of the resilient rubber body, which includes at least the slide surface, is composed of a rubber having high sliding characteristics.

Abstract: A vibration damper includes at least one damper mass and at least one bush bearing, the bush bearing having an inner supporting core surrounded with radial clearance by an outer supporting sleeve, a spring mass made of elastomer material that extends essentially radially and joins the supporting core and the supporting casing being arranged in the gap formed by the clearance. The damper mass has an essentially pot-shaped recess, in which the bush bearing is arranged, the supporting casing being pressed in an essentially airtight manner into the recess, and the hollow space delimited by the damper mass and the bush bearing being designed as a pneumatic spring.

Abstract: A suspension system of a washing member is comprised of two rods each connected with an upper main suspensor and a lower main suspensor and a secondary suspensor disposed at adjacent ends between the individual rods. The secondary suspensor is comprised of a creased hollow cylindrical rubber casing and a sponge encompassing the rubber member. The suspension system reduces vibration of a water basket to a body.

Abstract: A spherical bearing used in a rod end housing is modified with an elastomeric member equally precompressed in an amount of about 30% of an unstressed thickness of the elastomeric member to isolate the transmission of vibrations and sound. Such spherical elastomeric bearings can be used in any application where a conventional spherical bearing is used such as cable connections, clutch linkages, etc., in trucks, farm tractors, and various other pieces of equipment.

Abstract: A double-mass type dynamic damper mounted on a rod-shaped oscillating member, which includes a first damper system and a second damper system that are tuned to two different frequency ranges. Each of the damper systems includes a cylindrical mass member disposed radially outwardly of the oscillating member, and an elastic support member for elastically supporting the mass member with respect to the oscillating member. The elastic support members of the two damper systems are disposed in series and connected to each other in the axial direction. The dynamic damper further includes an elastic connector formed by adjacent parts of the two elastic support members, for elastically connecting axially opposed faces of the two mass members.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe supporting device includes a generally elliptical body portion integrally formed of an elastic material, such as rubber. The body portion includes a first holder portion having a through-hole to receive a support member associated with a car body, a second holder portion having another through-hole to receive a support member associated with the exhaust pipe. A pair of lateral walls connect the first and second holder portions by attachment at opposite ends to opposed sides of the first and second holding portions. The first and second holding are held in this manner in spaced apart relation to each other, and a central connector is disposed intermediate between the first and second holder portions and connected at opposite sides thereof to the lateral walls. The central connector portion includes a central portion formed as a mass section, which optionally includes a metal mass portion, and opposite lateral portions which extend from the mass section to the opposite sides.

Abstract: A damping device for motor vehicle stabilizers includes a resilient bushing and a mounting sleeve. The bushing is adapted to enclose or encircle the stabilizer under the clamping force of the mounting sleeve. The bushing is defined by a non-split sleeve having a cylindrical portion and a through-hole concentric with the cylindrical portion. The mounting sleeve has a cylindrical through-opening possessing an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion of the bushing when the bushing is uninfluenced by external forces. The bushing in the mounted position is clamped by the mounting sleeve under the symmetrical clamping effected by the resilient material from which the bushing is made.

Abstract: A vibration isolation mount pad insert for supporting heavy equipment wherein the insert is vertically adjustable and a constant horizontal natural frequency is maintained at all vertical positions of the pad. The constant horizontal natural frequency vibration absorption characteristics are maintained at all insert positions by shaping the insert elastomeric body. Constant horizontal vibration control is achieved by maintaining a constant effective elastomeric vibration control mass at all positions of vertical adjustment.

Abstract: A tubular compression spring body made of a thermoplastic elastomeric material has stepped internal and external wall surfaces that are designed so that when the body is compressed, it absorbs a large amount of the compression energy and has a low rebound force. Also, when compressed again after rebound, the compression spring body exhibits excellent repeatability in its force-displacement performance. In different embodiments, the compression spring body may be designed to exhibit various force-displacement performance curves in order to meet various criteria desired by the user, such as maximum energy absorption and/or minimum rebound force.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprising a top plate which is configured for attachment to a transmission housing and defines top and bottom surfaces. Interlocked to the top plate is a bottom plate which is configured for attachment to a vehicle frame. Disposed between the top and bottom plates is a resilient material such as polyurethane which includes an upwardly extending portion protruding beyond the top surface of the top plate. The upwardly extending portion is adapted to be compressed so as to apply a preload to the bottom plate.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprising a top plate which is configured for attachment to a transmission housing and defines top and bottom surfaces. Interlocked to the top plate is a bottom plate which is configured for attachment to a vehicle frame. Disposed between the top and bottom plates is a resilient material which includes an upper section positioned between the top and bottom surfaces of the top plate. The transmission mount further comprises a compression plate which is configured to be positioned between the top plate and the transmission housing. The compression plate is used to compress the upper section of the resilient material so as to apply a pre-load to the bottom plate when the transmission mount is attached to the transmission housing.

Abstract: A coextruded plastic spring member is disclosed which is bendably disposable between first and second member to create a spring force therebetween. The spring member includes an elongated base formed from a first plastic material which is engageable by the first member. An elongated first spring portion formed from a second plastic material that is resilient and has a predetermined spring characteristic is coextruded with the base member. An elongated second spring portion is coextruded with and extends from the first spring portion and is formed from a third plastic material having a spring characteristic stiffer than that of the first spring portion, with the second spring portion being engageable by the second member. The first and second spring portions are constructed so that the first spring portion is under compressive loading when the second spring portion is bendably engaged by the second member.

Abstract: A vibration-absorbing element comprised of a foamed thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamide elastomers, EPDM polymers and SEBS polymers containing conventional additives, the foam structure having a pore size which decreases from the inside towards the outer surface and terminating in a smooth closed surface.

Abstract: An jounce bumper apparatus has an elastomeric body (18) bonded directly to a head (30) of a threaded fastener (20) for providing controlled impact of a second member 46, such as a lower control arm of a vehicle suspension, with an adjacent first member (48), such as a vehicle frame. Bonding strength may be enhanced by the use of an enlarged head (30) combined with forming circumferential grooves thereon.

Abstract: A pre-shaped, self-adhesive vibration-damping member for a deformed portion includes a vibration-damping layer having a contact face that is adapted to be brought into contact with the deformed portion and is shaped in advance such that the contact face matches the shape of the deformed portion, an adhesive layer on the contact face of the vibration-damping layer, and a releasing film of a material that is releasable from the adhesive layer protectively coveting the entire surface of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A single-piece elastomeric mount installed over a plurality of openings has a like plurality of reinforcing plates to permit the elastomeric rib between the plates' edges to flex. The apertures in the mount can then be aligned with holes in a support having wider tolerances on their end positions. The mount may include two sets of plates: an upper load-distribution set and a lower wear-reducing set, each set being bonded to the elastomer.

Abstract: A shock absorbing device includes a bracket having a lower portion pivotally engaged with one side portion of a base frame. A supporting base has one end portion pivotally engaged with an upper portion of the bracket. A shock absorbing block is received in the bracket and has an upper portion abutting on an underside of a mediate portion of the supporting base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibration damped laminate articles having improved force (torque and/or pressure and/or stress) retention, a method of making one article type and novel tools used to make the one article type. The first laminate comprises at least one layer of damping material between at least two substrate layers. At least one deformation area is present in the laminate wherein the substrate(s) are plastically deformed such that they are closer than non-deformed areas of the substrate and wherein the damping material has less mass than in a non-deformed area of the article; the deformation areas providing the areas of good force retention, for an attachment device attached thereto. The second laminate, which is not deformed, contains an additive of sufficient modulus, diameter and loading, in a vibration damping layer to provide improved force retention.

Abstract: Vibration damping devices for skis and other applications, the damping devices comprising a Cantilevered Impact/Friction Damper (CIFD) and an Improved Constrained Layer Damper (ICLD), the CIFD including a frame affixed to a portion of the vibrating body and having a cantilevered tubular member adapted for oscillation relative to the frame such that when subject to high amplitude vibration, a free end of the tubular member having a mass alternately strikes a pair of confronting stops, the tubular member having a plurality of particles disposed therein which dissipate low amplitude vibration through inter-particle friction; the ICLD comprising a spacer member having at least one layer of viscoelastic material and at least one constraining layer attached thereto, the spacer member having a plurality of slots spaced along the longitudinal extent thereof to reduce the bending stiffness of the spacer member without diminishing the damping effect.

Abstract: An electric cylinder to reduce shock and damage to itself and a body to be transferred. The electric cylinder includes a rod head having a flange mounted on the distal end of a hollow piston rod, a circular polyurethane rubber plate mounted on a circular front surface of the flange, and a protection plate mounted on the front surface of the polyurethane rubber plate.

Abstract: A rod-damper combination comprising an oscillating rod member and a dynamic damper mounted on the rod member is disclosed. The dynamic damper includes a mass portion having a substantially cylindrical shape, and two elastic support members formed on axially opposite sides of the mass portion to elastically support the mass portion. The oscillating rod member includes a small-diameter portion formed at an axially middle portion thereof, and two large-diameter portions formed on axially opposite sides of the small-diameter portion. Alternatively, the rod member includes a middle portion, and two tapered portions on axially opposite sides of the middle portion. The two elastic support members of the dynamic damper are mounted on the two large-diameter or tapered portions of the oscillating rod member, respectively.

Abstract: A telescoping front fork of a bicycle which has a spring system which acts between an upper cylindrical housing and a lower cylindrical housing and includes at least one suspension spring, a supplemental spring and a spring in the rebound direction, each of which is made of a compressible elastic foamed, or expanded cellular elastomer. The spring constant of the supplemental spring is lower than that of the suspension spring. This arrangement has the advantage that acceleration peaks are reduced during the transition from a situation in which the two cylindrical houses are at rest and one in which the two cylindrical houses slide in relation to one another. The breakaway force is oriented to the weaker supplemental spring in connection with the rebound direction spring and as the support force increases, the suspension spring is compressed on a delayed basis, without any measurable additional breakaway force.

Abstract: The present invention provides a desired design approach for retuning a rotorcraft airframe by utilizing resilient connections between major airframe components. In the preferred embodiment, the design employs resilient material, preferably elastomeric material, in the mounting system between the vertical tail and the tailboom of a helicopter as a method of providing dynamic detuning of the tailboom torsion/lateral mode. Other possibilities include similarly mounting the horizontal stabilator and the wing onto the airframe. Using elastomeric or similar devices to soft mount the vertical tail of a helicopter on the tailboom can efficiently and effectively alter the natural frequencies of the entire aircraft. By choosing the spring constant of this connection, the designer can place fuselage frequency at a desired value.

Abstract: A vibration control device including a bracket, and a vibration control body. The bracket has a stay portion for connection to an engine, a flange portion formed at one end of the stay portion, and a stabilizer portion to damp large magnitude movements of the body. The vibration control body includes an insulator made of anti-vibration rubber or other resilient material, an upper plate, and a stopper portion. The flange portion preferably slidably receives the upper plate in order to couple the bracket and vibration control body together.

Abstract: A vibration damping element for attaching a windshield wipers drive unit to an automobile. The element incorporates the assembly screws, in preassembled condition, and retains them in the assembly position on the respective vibration damping element by a detachment prevention portion. To a achieve reliable detachment prevention and to reduce the effort in preassembling the assembly screws, the opening of the vibration damping element is closed by an elastomeric diaphragm attached to the vibration damping element for producing the detachment prevention. The diaphragm has a central hole with a smaller inside diameter than the thread diameter of the assembly screw. Thus, the assembly screw is held captive on the vibration damping element by the edge of the central hole being clamped elastically on the threaded screw stem.

Abstract: A suspension attachment apparatus (46) suitable for use in a motor vehicle having a tension strut (42) interposed and connecting a chassis (10) to a wheel support member (26) is described. The apparatus (46) ensures proper orientation of the suspension member (42) during the assembly process. Additionally, the apparatus provides vibration isolation while limiting rotation of the suspension member (42) relative to the chassis (10) within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A rod-damper combination comprising an oscillating rod member and a dynamic damper mounted on the rod member is disclosed. The dynamic damper includes a mass portion having a substantially cylindrical shape, and two elastic support members formed on axially opposite sides of the mass portion to elastically support the mass portion. The oscillating rod member includes a small-diameter portion formed at an axially middle portion thereof, and two large-diameter portions formed on axially opposite sides of the small-diameter portion. Alternatively, the rod member includes a middle portion, and two tapered portions on axially opposite sides of the middle portion. The two elastic support members of the dynamic damper are mounted on the two large-diameter or tapered portions of the oscillating rod member, respectively.

Abstract: A cushioning assembly comprises a foundation, a plurality of springs mounted on the foundation, and a pad resting on the springs. Each spring is formed of plastic and forms a through-chamber having an axis. The axes of the springs lie in a common plane oriented perpendicular to the loading applied thereto when a user rests on the assembly. Pad-supporting plates are removably attached to the spring bodies, e.g., by clamp members.

Abstract: A three-point mounting system including a single rear cab mount is provided for mounting the cab to, and isolating the cab from, the frame of a tractor. Two front cab mounts and a single rear cab mount individually connected to the cab at three different points couple the cab to the frame. The location of the three different points are chosen such that a reference line drawn vertically through the center of gravity of the cab will intersect at a point within a triangular area formed by a straight line connection of the three points. The single rear cab mount comprises an improved suspension member for reducing the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the frame to the cab.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inexpensive and easily recyclable elastic suspension system for suspending dynamically stressed parts. A flexible spring element is attachable to a support such as exhaust systems in vehicles. The spring element has an elastic compact structure and is made of a closed-cell foamed material. The closed-cell foamed material may be rubber material having a desired volume. Adjusting the degree of foaming, foam structure and hardness of the foam material allows for adjustments of the area of linearity as well as the gradient of the spring characteristic to accommodate difference in stresses caused by the performance part embedded in the spring element. A retainer for at least partially enclosing the spring element is provided. The retainer may be a flexible and elastic strap enveloping the circumference of the spring element. The retainer may also be a rigid support plate with connectors to connect the retainer to the support.

Abstract: When slack-free railcar connector assemblies are placed under very high tensile loading, the connector assembly components will stretch and allow a typical "rigid" gravity wedge to descend into a fully seated position between the components and lock-in the tensile loads. The locked-in loads become additive in nature when successively encountered compressive loads are experienced by the connector assembly, thereby increasing the lateral drawbar angling forces, as well as accelerating coupling component wear. The wedge component of the present invention includes a means for vertically supporting and retaining the wedge in a holding position slightly above the normally fully seated position during the tensile loading, thereby eliminating the build up of tensile forces in the connector assembly.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount has a top plate configured for attachment to a transmission housing, the top plate having a downwardly bent portion, the downwardly bent portion having a window formed therein; and also has a bottom plate configured for attachment to the cross-arm of a vehicle frame. The bottom plate has an upwardly extending portion having a flange formed thereon, the upwardly extending portion being received within the window of the downwardly bent portion such that the flange is captured by the downwardly bent portion. The top plate and the bottom plate thus interlock such that in the event of failure, the top plate and the bottom plate do not separate from one another. Polyurethane is molded intermediate the top plate and the bottom plate. An optional cover plate applies a preload to the polyurethane. The preload mitigates the need for adhesive bonding of the polyurethane to the top and bottom plates.

Abstract: A twin-type buffering or dampening pad is made from very tough rubber material. The pad is highly deformable and flexible and particularly suitable for installation between the foot board and the side frame of a running machine to absorb or dampen shock. The pad includes a pair of symmetrical cylinders integrally connected by a reinforced rib and arranged inverted relative to each other. Each of the cylinders has a flat surface at one end, which has a screw hole at the center and a convex or semi-spherical surface at the opposite end. The semi-spherical surface on one of the cylinders is flush at its apex with the adjacent flat surface on the other cylinder to simultaneously contact a face to efficiently absorb the shock produced from all directions by random stepping force when a user runs on the running machine.

Abstract: A composite structure of elastic and viscoelastic components in which dynamic loads are effectively damped by repeated transmission through viscoelastic layers. Multiple viscoelastic layers and stiff segmented elastic layers are formed on the outside of a tubular layer of soft elastic material, to provide the damping effect without having to form additional layers inside the tubular layer of soft elastic material. The transition temperatures above which the viscoelastic layers become substantially less stiff may be selected to be different for each layer, to provide increased damping efficiency over a broadened operative temperature range.

Abstract: A radial bush bearing, in particular for motor vehicles, includes a cylindrical outer sleeve, a central bush core disposed in and spaced from the outer sleeve defining an annular gap therebetween, at least one elastomer body being fixed in and completely circumferentially filling the annular gap, and hollow conduits with given cross sections penetrating at least a portion of the at least one elastomer body. The hollow conduits have Venturi-like constrictions and also have enlargements with the given cross sections following the constrictions.

Abstract: A damping element (10) comprises disintegrated closed-cell foamed material such as loose shreds or incoherent granules (14) of polyurethane foam under predetermined stress within an envelope (12) of an elastically yielding material of given fluid permeability and made from a format (16) of fiber material such as jute, fleece or elastic fabrics of given density, perforated plastics foil, etc. When compression-filled with the granulated material (14), it is permanently closed by sewing up, sealing or conglutinating adjacent edges or seams (18) to form e.g. a cylindrical or bale-type body or a tubular body with a through-hole (20). The envelope (12) may be encircled by a force-receiving container having a shell (26) mounted to rims (25) of a cover (22) and a bottom (24). Preferred use is in supporting structures such as machine beds, engine bearers, three-dimensional bearings, shock absorbers, telescopic cylinders, air cushions, etc. with or without oil impregnation.

Abstract: A support bearing supporting a shock absorber piston rod at a vehicle frame part is disclosed which includes cup-shaped receptacles attached to both sides of the frame part. Elastic support elements are clamped into the receptacles between respective sides of the frame part and stops on a piston rod extending through the receptacles frame part and elastic support elements. To aid in centering the elastic support elements in the receptacles, ribs are provided on one of the elastic elements and the receptacles side walls, such that no other centering attachment of the elastic elements to the receptacles such as by vulcanization, is required.

Abstract: In a portable work machine, such as a chain saw, a vibration preventive coil spring mounting structure is provided which, upon interposition of a vibration preventive coil spring between a main body having a power source and a covering part having handles and adapted to support the main body, can ensure stable, secure and easy fixing of the coil spring to spring mount seats and which is advantageous from the standpoint of cost. Structurally, of a vibration preventive coil spring (10) is interposed between a main body (2) including a power source and a covering part (3) including grip handles (4, 5) and arranged to partially surround the outer periphery of the main body (2) to support same. Opposite ends (LO a, lob) of the coil spring (10) contact spring mount seats (11, 6a) of the main body (2) and the covering part (3), respectively, and cylindrical resilient fixing members (20, 20) are inserted at the opposite ends (10a, 10b) of the coil spring and abut against inner peripheries thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic suspension for attaching dynamically stressed function parts, consisting of a metal retaining clip attached to a base plate, and a receptacle case that is positioned by way of links of a rubber-elastic material in a swinging manner within a section formed by the base plate and the retaining clip. The retaining clip consists of an elastic metal band that permits a level deformation of the retaining clip. The retaining clip of the elastic metal band no longer functions exclusively as a loss protector, but rather absorbs an essential part of the dynamic stresses itself. The deformation in the horizontal axis, i.e.

Abstract: To overcome problems with the pistons of an energy cell rotating and becoming misaligned with one another in response to the forces exerted on the energy cell by a riser tensioner system, a two-piece elastomeric spring is disposed about each piston to create an elastomeric strut. Each piece of the spring is composed of a plurality of elastomeric layers separated by relatively inelastic spacers. These springs facilitate the longitudinally flexing of the elastomeric strut while substantially preventing rotation and misalignment in the radial direction.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing apparatus for use in the body frames of light-weight pedal-powered or motor-powered land or water surface vehicles and sports and exercising equipment including bicycles, mountain bikes, dirt bikes, off-road bikes, all terrain bikes, exercise bikes, motor-bikes, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, snow-scooters, snow-mobiles, jet-skis and the like. The shock-absorbing apparatus comprises a telescoping assembly including a tube and a compression rod slidably engaged coaxially, and a compression elastomer assembly including an elongated resilient and deformable compression elastomer and rigid multi-function bands. The elastomer is placed coaxially between the tube and the compression rod. Each multi-function band has a cylindrical sidewall defining a hollow chamber for fitting onto the elongated elastomer through press-fit engagement and regulating the elastomer to prevent it from twisting or snaking when it is compressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolation pad for mounting a supply vessel to a feeding mechanism, and a system containing such a pad. The isolation pad is made of two plates connected by a flexible elastomer gasket. An aperture extends through both plates and the gasket. One plate is mounted to the supply vessel. The other plate is mounted to the feeding mechanism. Consequently, the supply vessel is supported by the elastomeric gasket. Because the gasket is flexible, the supply vessel is resilient and free to vibrate independently with respect to the feeding mechanism.

Abstract: The link includes two rigid inside tubes 4 and 5 for connection firstly to a vehicle chassis and secondly to the engine of the vehicle, a rigid hollow outer strength member 7 of composite material, said strength member 7 thus possessing two opposite walls 7a and 7b extending lengthwise, and two low-stiffness inside resilient pads 8 and 9 connecting respective ones of said inside tubes 4 and 5 to said opposite walls 7a and 7b of the outer strength member. The fibers of the composite material of the outer strength member 7 are crossed, and at least a fraction of them extend at an angle of more than .+-.30.degree. relative to the axis of the link. The link is applicable to any vehicle.

Abstract: A ring for fitting to a resilient support containing two metal cores interconnected by a piece of elastomer, the ring serving to limit the extent to which the cores can be moved apart accidentally. The ring is rectangular in section and is made up of a succession of alternating layers respectively constituted by tapes of elastically deformable material and by sheets of parallel threads that are strong in traction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration damper consisting only of elastomeric parts of different hardnesses without any metal parts and comprising basically a layer of laterally spaced bodies (1) in the form of spheres, cubes, diamond studs, pyramids or the like distinct bodies, said layer of bodies (1) being sandwiched between two plate elements (2) of a harder elastomer than that of the said bodies (1), wherein the facing sides of the layer and the plate elements are geared to one another in such a way that the contact between them is limited to point-shaped or at the most line-shaped places of contact and for the rest the softer elastomeric bodies (1) are substantially freely deformable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention (FIGS.

Abstract: A sag-compensated vibration isolation mount includes a cylindrical rubber dy element and a circular band extending around the body element. The band is formed from a shape-memory alloy metal which has a predetermined transition temperature. The band is operative for restricting outward bulging and sagging of the body element when the body element is subjected to an axial load at a temperature above the transition temperature. The band has a first length at a temperature above the transition temperature and it is stretchable to a second length at a temperature below the transition temperature. At temperatures below the transition temperature, the body element normally stretches the band to its second length. However, when the band is heated above its transition temperature, the band rapidly decreases in length to its first length to forcibly compress the body element and restrict outward bulging of the body element.

Abstract: In a vibration damper, a load-attachment unit carried by a spring member has an axially supported fixing screw with a threaded section pointing upwards, the head of the fixing screw being accessible by way of openings in a fastening part supporting the fixing screw, the spring member and a base plate from the underside of the vibration damper, so that the vibration damper may be located on those machine parts in which there is no possibility of access to the support point from above.

Abstract: A double locking connection device is provided between two sheet metal components to press the two components together and to prevent them from pivoting about an axis. A first component includes at least one arc-shaped key-hole having a) a first arched zone of a first width, a second arched zone following the first arched zone and having a second width smaller than the first width, and a third zone arranged between the first and second and having a width which decreases progressively in a direction of rotation from the first width to not greater than the second width. The second component includes an elastic locking tab suitable for placement in the first arched zone and having a width slightly less than the first width but greater than the second width so that relative rotation of the two components results in the double locking thereof.

Abstract: A shock mount is used for mounting a first member of a piece of furniture to a second member thereof. The shock mount includes an elastic portion and a metal portion secured to the elastic portion. The metal portion has an exposed surface of a shape which conforms to the first furniture member. The elastic portion is secured to the second furniture member, the exposed surface of the metal portion is adhesively secured to the first furniture member, and the elastic portion absorbs various loads imparted by the first and second furniture members.