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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177202 | Damping device and aircraft rotor system incorporating it The damping device is intended to form a drag-mode damper for a helicopter blade, and is incorporated in an aircraft rotor system. This damping device comprises: an external frame intended to be coupled to a first rotating element, and a radially internal element mo... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7931258 | Fluid-elastomeric damper assembly including internal pumping mechanism A fluid-elastomeric damper assembly operable for damping relative motion between a first structure and a second structure including a housing structure grounded to the first structure and a plurality of elastomer seals coupled to the housing structure, the housing s... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7419144 | Fluid filled vibration damping device A fluid filled vibration damping device wherein a first and second mounting member are connected by a main rubber elastic body, a pressure receiving chamber partially formed by the rubber elastic body and an equilibrium chamber partially formed by a flexible film ar... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7370853 | Vibration isolating bushing with embedded angular position sensor A bushing assembly adapted for application in vehicle suspension systems includes an outer, generally cylindrical bushing member, an inner generally cylindrical bushing member arranged concentrically within the outer member. The two bushing members are interconnecte... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360756 | Vibration isolating bushing with embedded speed/position sensor A bushing assembly adapted for application in vehicle suspension systems includes an embedded position sensor and an embedded speed sensor. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350776 | Fluid-filled type vibration-damping device A fluid-filled type vibration-damping device having an elastic rubber film partially defining a primary fluid chamber at one surface and partially defining a pressure action chamber. The pressure action chamber varies its pressure under control so that the elastic r... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347437 | Damper assembly A damper assembly for a suspension system of a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be mounted to one end of a strut in the suspension system. The housing has a chamber with fluid therein. The damper assembly also includes at least one diaphragm extending across th... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334783 | Fluid filled vibration damping device A fluid filled vibration damping device including: a low-frequency orifice passage opening directly towards a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber at either axial end surface of a first orifice member; a rubber partition plate disposed between a bot... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328888 | Hydraulic antivibration device and hydraulic antivibration assembly containing the same There is provided a hydraulic antivibration device and an assembly capable of obtaining a low dynamic spring characteristic upon input of relatively small amplitude vibrations and reducing sufficiently strange sounds. The low dynamic spring characteristic is obtaina... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325795 | Engine mount An improved and tight package vibration isolator assembly increases the strength of the mount structure without compromising the efficiency of the damping features. An exo-skeleton bracket design provides a rigid structural strength able to withstand extreme loads. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314213 | Fluid-filled vibration damping device A fluid-filled vibration damping device including: a rubber elastic body interposed between and elastically connecting an inner shaft and an outer cylinder; a pair of fluid chambers having an non-compressible fluid sealed therein and formed facing on both sides, in ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7293755 | Vibration isolation device A vibration isolation device includes two attachment members inter-connected by an elastic member. One of the attachment members comprises a metal tubular member connected to the elastic member, a metal bracket in which the metal tubular member is press-fitted, and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284644 | Multiple load path air spring assembly An air spring assembly, for use on an associated vehicle suspension system having a mounting member and a damping member, includes spaced apart first and second end members. A flexible wall is secured on the first and second end members and defines a spring chamber ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275739 | Support bearing The invention relates to a support bearing (10) with a damping channel linking a working chamber (11) and a compensation chamber (12), said damping channel being provided with a damping channel orifice (14) that can be opened and closed w... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270321 | Fluid-elastomeric damper assembly including internal pumping mechanism A fluid-elastomeric damper assembly operable for damping relative motion between a first structure and a second structure including a housing structure grounded to the first structure and a plurality of elastomer seals coupled to the housing structure, the housing s... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270340 | Strut with an elastic wheel carrier mount In an independent wheel suspension including a wheel-guiding strut which is mounted on a vehicle body, a wheel carrier is so supported on the strut by several elastic pivoting bearings, that a high degree of driving comfort is provided by a controlled accommodation ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7260971 | Apparatus for locking a sheet of metal suitable to be shaped in a press An apparatus for locking a sheet of metal to be shaped in a press, comprising at least one fluid-operated actuator for translational motion of a first sheet presser, adapted to support, in an initial operation step a sheet of metal to be shaped, arranged above a fir... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7226067 | Flexible training wheel assembly A flexible training wheel assembly fitted on each side of the rear wheel (10) of a bicycle, each training wheel assembly comprising: an upper bracket (1) removeably attached to the bicycle axle (11), a visco-elastic connector (2) attached... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219433 | Adjustable antivibration system, in particular for a hand-held work machine The invention pertains to a handheld implement, in particular a portable chainsaw (100), with a handle housing part (12) that contains at least one carrying handle (10), and with at least one motor housing part (16) that carries a drive u... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216857 | Hydraulic antivibration device A hydraulic antivibration device is provided that is capable of suppressing generation of strange sounds while ensuring a low dynamic spring characteristic upon inputting of relatively small amplitude vibration and a high damping characteristic upon inputting of rel... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201643 | Handle assembly for tool A power sander (2) having a housing (4) and a motor within the housing is disclosed. A gripping portion adapted to be engaged by a hand of a user of the sander comprises blister packs (30), (36) comprising first and second flexible sheets... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192013 | Liquid sealed mount device A main liquid chamber and a secondary liquid chamber are formed on both sides of an engine side mounting member to interpose the engine side mounting member. A rubber is vulcanized and molded integrally with the engine side mounting member. A car body side mounting ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182187 | Damper and vibration damping structure using the same A damper includes a hollow outer elongated body formed of a cylindrical member; a hollow inner elongated body similarly formed of a cylindrical member; a viscous body disposed in a cylindrical gap between an inner surface of the elongated body and an outer surface o... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7159855 | Hydraulic mount with reciprocating secondary orifice track-mass A hydraulic mount provides passive rate dip performance through use of a secondary orifice track-mass resiliently constrained within a first orifice track for reciprocating movement within the first orifice track under conditions such as engine idle, and constrained... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150368 | Cushioning device having an electrically actuated lockout A rail car cushioning1 device is provided for connecting to a coupler. The rail car cushioning device includes an arrangement of a hydraulic cylinder, a piston assembly, and at least a valve assembly, which are configured with cooperating features to allow the devic... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140602 | Fluid filled vibration damping device A fluid filled vibration damping device including: an elastic body elastically connecting a first and a second mounting member and partially defining a pressure receiving chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid; a flexible diaphragm partially defining an equili... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140601 | Independent and integrated compact air-bump stops A compact air-bump stop (jounceshock) provides improved motor vehicle suspension system accommodation of jounce and rebound than is provided than by a conventional shock absorber, bump cushion and/or air-bump stop. In an independent jounceshock, a primary shell and ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7100909 | Fluid filled cylindrical vibration damping device A fluid-filled cylindrical vibration damping device comprising: an elastic body connecting an inner shaft member and an outer sleeve member; a non-compressible fluid-sealing region formed between the inner shaft member and the outer sleeve member; a stop rubber memb... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097168 | Pneumatically operated fluid filled engine mount A fluid filled engine mount including: a pressure-receiving chamber and an equilibrium chamber connected via an orifice passage tuned to a frequency band of engine idling vibrations; an orifice control member operable by means of negative pressure exerted from an ex... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097167 | Hydraulic radial bearing A work chamber is filled with a hydraulic liquid and is disposed between the legs of the spring body of a hydraulic radial bearing. The work chamber is connected to a compensating chamber via a transfer channel. The desired absorption of disturbing noises in the reg... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7070175 | Anti-vibration device An anti-vibration device is provided, with which it is possible to fix securely a stirring plate and the like member to a mounting end piece of a first fitting even though made of a brittle metal, e.g. aluminum diecast and to enhance the durability of the fixing str... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048264 | Liquid-filled engine mount A liquid-filled engine mount is disclosed which includes a rubbery elastic member interposed between an engine and a vehicle body, a diaphragm positioned in opposed relation to the rubbery elastic member. The engine mount defines a liquid chamber therein. The liquid... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044456 | Fluid-filled vibration-damping device having gas-retaining hole A fluid-filled vibration-damping device including: a first mounting member; a second mounting member; an elastic body elastically connecting the first and second mounting members and defining a fluid-sealing area filled with a non-compressible fluid; and a gas-retai... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7014178 | Hydraulically damping bush bearing A hydraulically damping bush bearing is presented, in which an inner rubber mount, which comprises an essentially cylindrical or nearly cylindrical inner part (1) with an axial through hole (2), an outer sleeve (3) surrounding the inner part ( | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007934 | Fluid-filled vibration damping device A fluid-filled vibration-damping device including an elastic body elastically connecting a first and a second mounting member, a pressure-receiving chamber disposed inward of and partially defined by the elastic body, and a flexible rubber layer disposed outwardly o... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6932332 | Hydraulic antivibration support A hydraulic antivibration support comprises two rigid strength members interconnected by an elastomer body which defines a working hydraulic chamber communicating with a compensation chamber via a constricted passage. The two hydraulic chambers are separated by a ri... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923435 | Hydraulic vibration-damping support A hydraulic vibration-damping support comprising two strength members interconnected by an elastomer body defining in part a working chamber filled with liquid, said working chamber communicating via a constricted passage with a compensation chamber separated from s... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910670 | Suspension rubber bushing of vertical mount type A vertical mount rubber bushing including a rubber elastic body elastically connecting inner and outer sleeve, wherein the rubber elastic body having cross sectional shapes viewed in a first direction of prizing force input where rubber legs are affixed to an axiall... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6910683 | Fluid-sealed anti-vibration device In an anti-vibration device having a partition member dividing a fluid-sealed chamber into upside and downside, aimed at enhancing the anti-vibration performance by preventing unwanted leak of the fluid through through-holes of the partition member. To that end, the... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6820867 | Fluid-sealed anti-vibration device A fluid-sealed anti-vibration device is provided, in which a cone-shaped mounting section provided with an elastic body section which generates membrane resonance, and a cylindrical bushing section provided with an end wall and an elastic partition wall which also g... | 11/23/2004 |
