US3565386A
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Mount for a body and coupling unit therefor
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1969-02-19
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A mount for a body, such as an inertial navigation unit, in relation to a support, and a coupling unit for use therein. A frame is adjustably mounted on the support and defines a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to the axis of the frame and caging the body. A plurality of coupling units are sandwiched between each support region and the body. Each coupling unit includes an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its ends to the support region and the body, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body. Detent units are telescoped within the elastomeric sleeves in substantially coaxial relation therewith. Each detent unit includes a sleeve affixed to the frame and a plunger received therein. Ball detent elements, including ball socket and adjacent ramp conformations, releasably secure the plunger in relation to the sleeve and effect return thereof to original position after release. Adjustable heads on the plunger adjust the preload on the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support, release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock, and restoration of the body to initial position after shock.
Inventors
- 👤 Evert J Lemkuil
- 👤 Joseph M Schmerda
- 👤 Glenn E Wanttaja
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/36; F16F1/373; F16F1/3732; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/04; F16F15/08; G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/10; G01C21/12; G01C21/16; G01C21/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
357 words
A mount for a body having a center of mass in relation to a support and adapted to isolate the body from the support in relation to predetermined vibrations of the support, while releasing the same in the event of predetermined shock applied to the support, and thereafter restoring the same to initial position, the mount comprising in combination: 1. a frame having an axis; 2. means mounting the frame on the support for adjustment of the orientation of said axis in relation to the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body, whereby supports extending from said regions to the body carry the load of the body in the direction of the axis in beam flexure and resist vibrational or shock movement of the body in said plane in compression or tension; and 3. a plurality of coupling units sandwiched between each support region and the body, respectively, to sustain the body in relation to the frame, each coupling unit comprising: a. an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its opposite ends to the support and the body, respectively, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body; and b. a detent unit telescoped within the sleeve, the detent unit having a slEeve affixed to the frame with its axis substantially coaxial with the axis of the sleeve, a plunger received within the sleeve for axial movement therein, the plunger having a ball socket and adjacent ramp radially expanding conformations on its outer surface, a ball received in the sleeve and biased radially inwardly thereof and normally received in said ball socket of the plunger, whereby the plunger forces the ball out of the socket on predetermined axial load and returns to its original position under wedge forces of the ramp thereafter, the detent unit further having an axially adjustable head on the plunger, the head of each plunger being adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
357 words
A mount for a body having a center of mass in relation to a support and adapted to isolate the body from the support in relation to predetermined vibrations of the support, while releasing the same in the event of predetermined shock applied to the support, and thereafter restoring the same to initial position, the mount comprising in combination: 1. a frame having an axis; 2. means mounting the frame on the support for adjustment of the orientation of said axis in relation to the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body, whereby supports extending from said regions to the body carry the load of the body in the direction of the axis in beam flexure and resist vibrational or shock movement of the body in said plane in compression or tension; and 3. a plurality of coupling units sandwiched between each support region and the body, respectively, to sustain the body in relation to the frame, each coupling unit comprising: a. an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its opposite ends to the support and the body, respectively, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body; and b. a detent unit telescoped within the sleeve, the detent unit having a slEeve affixed to the frame with its axis substantially coaxial with the axis of the sleeve, a plunger received within the sleeve for axial movement therein, the plunger having a ball socket and adjacent ramp radially expanding conformations on its outer surface, a ball received in the sleeve and biased radially inwardly thereof and normally received in said ball socket of the plunger, whereby the plunger forces the ball out of the socket on predetermined axial load and returns to its original position under wedge forces of the ramp thereafter, the detent unit further having an axially adjustable head on the plunger, the head of each plunger being adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
means mounting the frame on the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
means mounting the frame on the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
means mounting the frame on the support for adjustment of the orientation of said axis in relation to the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body, whereby supports extending from said regions to the body carry the load of the body in the direction of the axis in beam flexure and resist vibrational or shock movement of the body in said plane in compression or tension; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
means mounting the frame on the support for adjustment of the orientation of said axis in relation to the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body, whereby supports extending from said regions to the body carry the load of the body in the direction of the axis in beam flexure and resist vibrational or shock movement of the body in said plane in compression or tension; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A mount for a body having a center of mass in relation to a support and adapted to isolate the body from the support in relation to predetermined vibrations of the support, while releasing the same in the event of predetermined shock applied to the support, and thereafter restoring the same to initial position, the mount comprising in combination:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A mount for a body having a center of mass in relation to a support and adapted to isolate the body from the support in relation to predetermined vibrations of the support, while releasing the same in the event of predetermined shock applied to the support, and thereafter restoring the same to initial position, the mount comprising in combination:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
means mounting the frame on the support for adjustment of the orientation of said axis in relation to the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body, whereby supports extending from said regions to the body carry the load of the body in the direction of the axis in beam flexure and resist vibrational or shock movement of the body in said plane in compression or tension; and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
means mounting the frame on the support for adjustment of the orientation of said axis in relation to the support, the frame defining a plurality of support regions located in a plane normal to said axis and caging the body, whereby supports extending from said regions to the body carry the load of the body in the direction of the axis in beam flexure and resist vibrational or shock movement of the body in said plane in compression or tension; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
resilient elements sandwiched between at least some of said support regions and the body to resiliently cage the same against movement in said plane;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
resilient elements sandwiched between at least some of said support regions and the body to resiliently cage the same against movement in said plane;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
209 words
a plurality of coupling units sandwiched between each support region and the body, respectively, to sustain the body in relation to the frame, each coupling unit comprising: a. an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its opposite ends to the support and the body, respectively, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body; and b. a detent unit telescoped within the sleeve, the detent unit having a slEeve affixed to the frame with its axis substantially coaxial with the axis of the sleeve, a plunger received within the sleeve for axial movement therein, the plunger having a ball socket and adjacent ramp radially expanding conformations on its outer surface, a ball received in the sleeve and biased radially inwardly thereof and normally received in said ball socket of the plunger, whereby the plunger forces the ball out of the socket on predetermined axial load and returns to its original position under wedge forces of the ramp thereafter, the detent unit further having an axially adjustable head on the plunger, the head of each plunger being adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
209 words
a plurality of coupling units sandwiched between each support region and the body, respectively, to sustain the body in relation to the frame, each coupling unit comprising: a. an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its opposite ends to the support and the body, respectively, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body; and b. a detent unit telescoped within the sleeve, the detent unit having a slEeve affixed to the frame with its axis substantially coaxial with the axis of the sleeve, a plunger received within the sleeve for axial movement therein, the plunger having a ball socket and adjacent ramp radially expanding conformations on its outer surface, a ball received in the sleeve and biased radially inwardly thereof and normally received in said ball socket of the plunger, whereby the plunger forces the ball out of the socket on predetermined axial load and returns to its original position under wedge forces of the ramp thereafter, the detent unit further having an axially adjustable head on the plunger, the head of each plunger being adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
A mount for a body having a center of mass in relation to a support and adapted to isolate the body from the support in relation to predetermined vibration of the support, while releasing the same in the event of predetermined shock applied to the support and thereafter restoring the same to initial position, the mount comprising in combination:
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
59 words
A mount for a body having a center of mass in relation to a support and adapted to isolate the body from the support in relation to predetermined vibration of the support, while releasing the same in the event of predetermined shock applied to the support and thereafter restoring the same to initial position, the mount comprising in combination:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
162 words
a plurality of coupling units sandwiched between each support region and the body, respectively, to sustain the body in relation to the frame, each coupling unit comprising: a. an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its opposite ends to the support and the body, respectively, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body; and b. a detent unit telescoped within the sleeve, the detent unit having a sleeve affixed to the frame with its axis substantially coaxial with the axis of the sleeve, a plunger received within the sleeve for axial movement therein, and spring return detent elements connecting the sleeve and the plunger for release under predetermined axial force and and return thereafter, and an axially adjustable head on the plunger, the head of each plunger being adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
162 words
a plurality of coupling units sandwiched between each support region and the body, respectively, to sustain the body in relation to the frame, each coupling unit comprising: a. an elastomeric sleeve affixed at its opposite ends to the support and the body, respectively, with its axis passing substantially through the center of mass of the body; and b. a detent unit telescoped within the sleeve, the detent unit having a sleeve affixed to the frame with its axis substantially coaxial with the axis of the sleeve, a plunger received within the sleeve for axial movement therein, and spring return detent elements connecting the sleeve and the plunger for release under predetermined axial force and and return thereafter, and an axially adjustable head on the plunger, the head of each plunger being adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
91 words
detent units sandwiched between at least some of said support regions and the body and effective to cage the same against movement in said plane, each detent unit having cooperating spring detent and ramp elements effective to resist initial movement with an initially high force and after such movement to impart a lesser restoring force, and having adjustable length, whereby extension of the detent units compresses the resilient elements, the detent units being adjusted to provide a substantial preload on the resilient elements in relation to The mass of the body.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
91 words
detent units sandwiched between at least some of said support regions and the body and effective to cage the same against movement in said plane, each detent unit having cooperating spring detent and ramp elements effective to resist initial movement with an initially high force and after such movement to impart a lesser restoring force, and having adjustable length, whereby extension of the detent units compresses the resilient elements, the detent units being adjusted to provide a substantial preload on the resilient elements in relation to The mass of the body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
213 words
A coupling unit adapted to cooperate with other like units to support a body having a center of mass in relation to a support, comprising in combination: an elastomeric sleeve affixed to the support and the body at its opposite ends and having its axis passing substantially through said center of mass; a sleeve telescoped within said elastomeric sleeve and affixed to said support in substantially coaxial relation to the elastomeric sleeve, said sleeve defining a cylindrical axially oriented bearing surface, and having a peripheral, radially windowed, groove adapted to receive a garter spring; a plunger received within said last-mentioned sleeve in axially slidable bearing relation to the bearing surface thereof, said plunger having a ball-receiving socket registered with the window of said groove and radially expanding ramp conformations adjacent said socket; a ball received in said socket; a garter spring in said groove resiliently urging the ball inwardly, defining a spring detent anchor between the plunger and said last mentioned sleeve; and an axially adjustable head on the plunger, whereby the head of the plunger may be adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves of the coupling units as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
213 words
A coupling unit adapted to cooperate with other like units to support a body having a center of mass in relation to a support, comprising in combination: an elastomeric sleeve affixed to the support and the body at its opposite ends and having its axis passing substantially through said center of mass; a sleeve telescoped within said elastomeric sleeve and affixed to said support in substantially coaxial relation to the elastomeric sleeve, said sleeve defining a cylindrical axially oriented bearing surface, and having a peripheral, radially windowed, groove adapted to receive a garter spring; a plunger received within said last-mentioned sleeve in axially slidable bearing relation to the bearing surface thereof, said plunger having a ball-receiving socket registered with the window of said groove and radially expanding ramp conformations adjacent said socket; a ball received in said socket; a garter spring in said groove resiliently urging the ball inwardly, defining a spring detent anchor between the plunger and said last mentioned sleeve; and an axially adjustable head on the plunger, whereby the head of the plunger may be adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves of the coupling units as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
254 words
A coupling unit adapted to cooperate with other like units to support a body having a center of mass in relation to a support comprising in combination: an elastomeric sleeve affixed to the support and the body at its opposite ends and having its axis passing substantially through said center of mass; a sleeve telescoped within said elastomeric sleeve and affixed to said support in substantially coaxial relation to the elastomeric sleeve, said sleeve defining a cylindrical axially oriented bearing surface, and having a peripheral outer groove adapted to receive a garter spring, said groove having a plurality of radial windows; a plunger received within said last-mentioned sleeve in axially slidable bearing relation to the bearing surface thereof, said plunger having ball-receiving sockets complementary to and registered with said windows of said groove, and having radially expanding ramp conformations adjacent said sockets; balls received in said sockets; presser members received within said windows, respectively, having conformations adapted to engage the balls, respectively, and in engagement therewith, and having outer faces adapted to receive a garter spring in said groove; a garter spring in said groove resiliently urging the balls inwardly, defining a spring detent anchor between the plunger and said last mentioned sleeve; and an axially adjustable head on the plunger, whereby the head of the plunger may be adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves of the coupling units as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
254 words
A coupling unit adapted to cooperate with other like units to support a body having a center of mass in relation to a support comprising in combination: an elastomeric sleeve affixed to the support and the body at its opposite ends and having its axis passing substantially through said center of mass; a sleeve telescoped within said elastomeric sleeve and affixed to said support in substantially coaxial relation to the elastomeric sleeve, said sleeve defining a cylindrical axially oriented bearing surface, and having a peripheral outer groove adapted to receive a garter spring, said groove having a plurality of radial windows; a plunger received within said last-mentioned sleeve in axially slidable bearing relation to the bearing surface thereof, said plunger having ball-receiving sockets complementary to and registered with said windows of said groove, and having radially expanding ramp conformations adjacent said sockets; balls received in said sockets; presser members received within said windows, respectively, having conformations adapted to engage the balls, respectively, and in engagement therewith, and having outer faces adapted to receive a garter spring in said groove; a garter spring in said groove resiliently urging the balls inwardly, defining a spring detent anchor between the plunger and said last mentioned sleeve; and an axially adjustable head on the plunger, whereby the head of the plunger may be adjusted to preload the elastomeric sleeves of the coupling units as required to provide predetermined isolation of the body from continuous vibration of the support and release of the detents under predetermined conditions of shock.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |