John J. Gwinn - Erie PA Warren E. Schmidt - Erie PA Marshall W. Downing - Chambourcy, FR
Assignee:
Lord Corporation - Erie PA
International Classification:
B64D 2726
US Classification:
248557
Abstract:
A mounting (20) which provides low vertical and lateral spring rates for excellent lateral and vertical vibration isolation yet provides a high roll stiffness for reacting torsional moments, while reducing isolator complexity and eliminating the need for a yoke or hanger. The mounting (20) includes a top member (34), a first arm (26) and a second arm (28) which are flexibly interleaved or attached. The first arm (26) is attached to a top member (34) by way of a pivot which can be a spring (30), the second arm (28) is also attached to the top member (34) by another pivot which can be a spring (32), and a third spring (36) attaches the arms (26) and (28) to each other. The arms (26) and (28) also attach to the supported member (22) preferably at their respective outboard ends (38), or at least one intermediate link can be used. The arms (26) and (28) are stiffly interconnected to one another, yet flexibly connected to a top member (34), such that relative vertical movement between the arms (26) and (28) is restricted. Thus a high roll stiffness is provided, yet allowing movement of the arms (26) and (28) as a unit for providing vertical and lateral isolation.
Command and General Staff College 2012 - 2013
Webster University 2005 - 2006
MA, Management and Leadership
Excelsior College 2001 - 2004
BA, Russian Studies
University of Toledo 1990 - 1991
Captains Career Course
Robert S. Rogers
Tom Sanderson (1971-1973), Chris Dandino (1984-1986), Doug Kiser (1971-1973), Denise Jackson (1968-1969), Janine Vick (1972-1974), John Gwinn (1984-1986)