US4828234A
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Hydraulic engine mount with self-pumping air bladder
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1988-09-26
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A hydraulic mount assembly includes a pair of mounting members connected to each other through a hollow elastomeric body. The body is closed by a resilient diaphragm so as to form a cavity for hydraulic damping fluid. A partition or plate is provided to divide the fluid filled cavity into two distinct chambers and the partition may include a decoupler. A primary chamber is formed between the partition and the interior wall of the hollow body. An expandable pneumatic bladder is mounted within the primary chamber. A secondary chamber is formed between the partition and the interior wall of the diaphragm. A pumping chamber is formed by the diaphragm and a sealed base plate. Hydraulic fluid passes through the orifice track between the two chambers providing the damping action. As the fluid enters the secondary chamber, the diaphragm expands. Expansion/contraction of the diaphragm within the sealed pumping chamber creates a supply of positive/negative pressure air. A control circuit governs flow of air between the pump and the pneumatic bladder, thereby selectively modulating the overall damping and dynamic rate characteristics in response to sensed vehicle operating conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Hoying
- 👤 Stanley E. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F13/00; F16F13/04; F16F13/26; F16F13/06; F16F13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A hydraulic mount assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pair of mounting members; a hollow body connected to said mounting members; a resilient diaphragm closing said hollow body and forming therewith closed cavity that is filled with hydraulic fluid; means for partitioning said cavity into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber enclosed by said diaphragm; an expandable pneumatic bladder mounted within said primary chamber; pneumatic pump means actuated by said diaphragm; circuit means for providing fluid communication between said bladder and said pump means; and control means in said circuit means to control the flow of air from said pump means into and out of said bladder; whereby the damping and dynamic rate characteristics of said hydraulic mount assembly may be controlled to provide optimum vehicle operating characteristics.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A hydraulic mount assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pair of mounting members; a hollow body connected to said mounting members; a resilient diaphragm closing said hollow body and forming therewith closed cavity that is filled with hydraulic fluid; means for partitioning said cavity into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber enclosed by said diaphragm; an expandable pneumatic bladder mounted within said primary chamber; pneumatic pump means actuated by said diaphragm; circuit means for providing fluid communication between said bladder and said pump means; and control means in said circuit means to control the flow of air from said pump means into and out of said bladder; whereby the damping and dynamic rate characteristics of said hydraulic mount assembly may be controlled to provide optimum vehicle operating characteristics.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
183 words
A hydraulic mount assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pair of mounting members; a hollow body connected to said mounting members; a resilient diaphragm closing said hollow body and forming therewith a closed cavity that is filled with hydraulic fluid; means for partitioning said cavity into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber enclosed by said diaphragm; an expandable pneumatic bladder mounted within said primary chamber; pneumatic pump means within said body actuated by said diaphragm; circuit means for providing fluid communication between said bladder and said pump; control means in said pneumatic circuit means to control the flow of air from said pump means into and out of said bladder, said control means including means for sensing vehicle operating conditions; said control means further including a three-way valve to alternately switch said bladder between said pump, the atmosphere and a null position to control the flow of air in said pneumatic circuit into and out of said bladder; whereby the damping and dynamic rate characteristics of said hydraulic mount assembly may be tuned to provide optimum damping and vehicle component isolation characteristics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
183 words
A hydraulic mount assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pair of mounting members; a hollow body connected to said mounting members; a resilient diaphragm closing said hollow body and forming therewith a closed cavity that is filled with hydraulic fluid; means for partitioning said cavity into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber enclosed by said diaphragm; an expandable pneumatic bladder mounted within said primary chamber; pneumatic pump means within said body actuated by said diaphragm; circuit means for providing fluid communication between said bladder and said pump; control means in said pneumatic circuit means to control the flow of air from said pump means into and out of said bladder, said control means including means for sensing vehicle operating conditions; said control means further including a three-way valve to alternately switch said bladder between said pump, the atmosphere and a null position to control the flow of air in said pneumatic circuit into and out of said bladder; whereby the damping and dynamic rate characteristics of said hydraulic mount assembly may be tuned to provide optimum damping and vehicle component isolation characteristics.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
178 words
A hydraulic mount assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pair of mounting members; a hollow body connected to said mounting members; a resilient diaphragm closing said hollow body and forming therewith a closed cavity that is filled with hydraulic fluid; means for partitioning said cavity into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber enclosed by said diaphragm; an expandable pneumatic bladder mounted within said primary chamber; pneumatic pump means actuated by said diaphragm to provide positive and negative pressure air to selectively pressurize and evacuate said bladder, said pump means including a sealed base plate adjacent said hollow body and providing a pumping chamber with said diaphragm positioned on one side; circuit means for providing fluid communication between said bladder and said base plate; and control means in said circuit means to control the flow of air from said pump means into and out of said bladder, said control means including means for sensing vehicle operating conditions; whereby, the damping and dynamic rate characteristics of said hydraulic mount assembly may be controlled t provide optimum vehicle operating characteristics.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
178 words
A hydraulic mount assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pair of mounting members; a hollow body connected to said mounting members; a resilient diaphragm closing said hollow body and forming therewith a closed cavity that is filled with hydraulic fluid; means for partitioning said cavity into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber enclosed by said diaphragm; an expandable pneumatic bladder mounted within said primary chamber; pneumatic pump means actuated by said diaphragm to provide positive and negative pressure air to selectively pressurize and evacuate said bladder, said pump means including a sealed base plate adjacent said hollow body and providing a pumping chamber with said diaphragm positioned on one side; circuit means for providing fluid communication between said bladder and said base plate; and control means in said circuit means to control the flow of air from said pump means into and out of said bladder, said control means including means for sensing vehicle operating conditions; whereby, the damping and dynamic rate characteristics of said hydraulic mount assembly may be controlled t provide optimum vehicle operating characteristics.
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