Branch of Science Associated with the Invention

Engineering in the areas involving an isolation mount integrated with static deflection indicator assembly and adjustable mounting plate.

Background of related art or science

Elements such as forces and motions utilized by mechanical equipment produce undesirable effects such as vibration, shock and noise, even in the most carefully designed equipment. The adverse effects of vibration, shock and noise disturbances range from simple annoyances to shortened equipment life through the failure of its components. They would affect the comfort, safety or performance of the machine and operator of the machine.

However, the proper application of vibration, shock and noise control components would improve the performance of the equipment/machines. The machines operate more smoothly and quietly, and would be less disturbing to surrounding equipment and personnel, less expensive to manufacture, and less susceptible to damage. Bonded rubber/isolation mounts provide cost-effective solutions to problems involving vibration, shock and structural noise control.

The isolation mounts employed within presently known devices quickly degrade with use, thereby requiring frequent replacement. For example, passive mounts made of rubber and metal rapidly lose their damping capacity in ship-based applications. Consequently, isolator mounts are often used well beyond their effective lifetime, thereby compromising the integrity and performance of the machine. Henceforth, the performance of the isolation mount for controlling mechanical vibration and position needs to be checked frequently. One such characteristic that significantly impacts the performance of the isolation mount is static deflection compliance under the applied load. Another characteristic is the ability to easily secure the mount and adjust the level of the load.

Therefore, there is a need for an isolation mount integrated with static deflection indicator assembly and an adjustable top mounting plate that would enable the mount to be easily installed and the user or operator to check the deflection of the mount.

Invention Characteristics and Objectives

The present invention discloses an isolation mount integrated with static deflection indicator assembly and adjustable mounting plate. The static deflection indicator assembly is configured to visually display the deflection of isolation mount with the mounting plate ensuring easy installation and height adjustment.

In one embodiment, the isolation mount comprises a spring isolating member, a base member, and a spring having a top end coupled to the spring isolating member and a bottom end coupled to the base member. The indicator assembly comprises a ruler that extends vertically from the base member and alongside the spring, and a marker disposed at the isolating spring member to coincide with the ruler. The ruler is marked with different units or scales.

Further, the ruler is inscribed with machine-readable code. The machine-readable code is encoded with instructions related to the operation of the isolation mount in conjunction with the static deflection indicator assembly and performance catalog.

In one embodiment, the machine -readable code is a quick response code.

The isolation mount further comprises a locking bolt and an adjustment bolt for coupling with the load. The base member further comprises one or more drainage holes and mounting holes. The mounting holes allow the isolation mount to be rigidly secured in place as necessary. The base member includes drainage slots for water drainage. The application of static or dead weight load on the isolation mount causes the spring to deflect while simultaneously moving the marker over the ruler to a distance corresponding to the spring deflection, whereby visually displays the deflection of the isolation mount.

The isolation mount further comprises a top mounting plate for easy installation and machine or floating floor height adjustment.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

Full Disclosure of Invention

A description of embodiments of the present invention will now be given with reference to the figures. It is expected that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects, only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Referring to FIG. 1, Fig 2, and FIG. 3, the present invention discloses an isolation mount 100 integrated with static deflection indicator assembly. The static deflection indicator assembly is configured to visually display the deflection of isolation mount 100. In one embodiment, the isolation mount 100 comprises an open coil helical spring 108 of cylindrical shape. Instead of a helical spring 108 any other type of spring can be used, for example, fluid or gas springs. The main purpose of the spring 108 is to dissipate the energy of the shock by transforming it into displacement. According to the type of springs used, the shock energy could also be transformed into friction, heat, etc. The top plate is threaded to the vertical shaft allowing the machine or floating floor height to be adjusted with the surface of the top plate to secure the mount to the machine or floor.

In another embodiment, the isolation mount 100 is made of elastomeric elements such as neoprene or natural rubber. In yet another embodiment, the isolation mount 100 is made of compressed fiberglass elements. The isolation mount 100 further is made of chloroprene ozone and oil-resistant rubber. These are three examples of commonly used vibration isolators or isolation mount 100. This does not in any way limit the invention, as any suitable isolation mount 100 is considered to be within the purview of this invention. The isolation mount 100 could provide low, mid and high-frequency vibration isolation.

The spring 108 having a top end and a bottom end, and further comprises a spring isolating member 106 disposed on the top end and a base member 112 disposed at the bottom end. The spring isolating member 106 serves to reduce the transfer of noise through the metal components. In one embodiment, the isolating spring member 106 is made of elastomeric material.

The static deflection isolator assembly comprises a ruler 116 and a marker 118. The ruler 116 extends vertically from the base member 112 and alongside the spring 108. The ruler 116 vertically extends up to the spring isolating member 106. A marker 118 is disposed at the spring, isolating member 106 to coincide with the ruler 116. In one embodiment, marker 118 is made of elastomeric material. On application of load on the isolation mount.

Figure 3 shows the top mounting plate with a vertical shaft allowing the machine or floor height to be adjusted.100, the spring 108 along with the spring isolating member 106 deflects. Simultaneously, the marker 118 on the isolating member 106 also deflects and moves relative to the ruler 116 to a distance corresponding to the spring deflection, thereby visually displaying the deflection of the isolation mount 100. The ruler 116 is marked with different units or scales.

The ruler 116 is inscribed with machine readable code 120. The machine readable code 120 is encoded with instructions related to the operation of the isolation mount 100 in conjunction with the static deflection indicator assembly and performance catalogue. In one embodiment, the machine readable code 120 is a quick response code. The isolation mount 100 further comprises a locking bolt 102 and an adjustment bolt 104 for coupling with the load. The base member 112 further comprises one or more drainage holes 114 and mounting holes 110. The mounting holes 110 allows the isolation mount 100 to be rigidly secured in place as necessary. The base member 112 incudes drainage holes/slots 114 for water drainage.

In one embodiment, the spring isolating member 106 provided with internal threaded steel reinforcement to minimize the transfer of high frequency vibration. The internal steel reinforcement allows the transfer of loads through the spring isolating member 106 to the adjustment bolt 104. The adjustment bolt 104 is to lift the mounted equipment with the locking bolt 102 to secure the machine at its height.

In one embodiment, the spring 108 is finished with an electrostatic powder coating. At their working load shall have an additional 50% of the rated deflection before the spring 108 compress to solid. The installed isolation mount 100 should be equal or exceed the specified deflection with this visually displayed on the static deflection indicator assembly. This requires that the spring 108 have a wide range of spring constant. The spring 108 also selected from working loads that meet the specified deflection. The spring 108 has stress at the rated deflection of not more than 800 mPa.

In one embodiment, the base member 112 is made of chloroprene rubber (CR) with internal steel reinforcement and overall thickness of 12mm to additionally reduce high frequency vibration. The base member 112 provides frictional resistance between the base member 112 and the spring 108 to keep the isolation mount 100 in one piece to assist installation. The base member 112 ensures that the isolation mount 100 does not move, without bolting to the floor, in virtually all applications.

The isolation mount 100 on deflection under a static or dead weight load of mounted equipment causes the marker 118 to move relative to the ruler 116 whereby the applied load weight is visually indicated.

In one embodiment the mount top plate on a threaded vertical shaft allows the machine or floor height to be adjusted. The top plate provided a surface to secure the machine or floor to the mount. This could be through self tapping screws drilled from the top of the machine foot or the surface of a floating floor

The static deflection indicator assembly visually displays that the isolation mount 100 is operating at a specified working range. The static deflection indicator assembly helps to confirm that the isolation mount 100 is compliance with the specified static deflection. The marker 118 made of rubber to minimize the potential for flaking to occur between the top and bottom portion of the isolation mount 100. The purpose of the indicator ruler 116 is to specify the performance of the mount, which helps to indicate whether or not the weight has been correctly loaded. The isolation mount 100 is simple in construction, and significantly improves the function of the spring mount.

The foregoing description comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention.

Having thus described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used only in generic and descriptive sense and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein. While the above is a complete description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents may be used. Therefore, the above description and the examples should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention, which is defined by the appended claims.

Brief

Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of an isolation mount integrated with static deflection indicator assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of the isolation mount integrated with static deflection indicator assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a side perspective view of the rubber isolation mount integrated with static deflection indicator assembly and top plate, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Best Invention Method

As mentioned in the section of the complete disclosure of the invention.