Patent ID: 7086509
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
1. A vibration isolator for use in a system with a vibration source and a support structure for the vibration source, the vibration isolator comprising: a base in engagement with the support structure, the base having a surface that curves upwardly from a central portion of the base toward opposing ends of the base; two supports slidably connected to the base; and a flexible member having a generally elongate shape and an elongate length and being attachable to the vibration source at an attachment position centrally located along the elongate length of the flexible member, the flexible member being supported by the two supports positioned on opposite sides of the attachment position; wherein each support slidably engages the flexible member such that each support is movable along the elongate length of the flexible member and is movable along the curved surface of the base such that the vertical distance between the flexible member engaging portion of the supports and the central portion of the base is increased as each support is longitudinally moved away from the opposing support.