Patent ID: 6378851
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
A fluid and elastomer device for isolating dynamic loading between members connected to the device, the device comprising: an inner member that defines a compliance chamber; an outer member that defines a housing chamber; an elastomeric element flexibly interconnecting said inner member relative to said outer member; a moveable member, moveable with the outer member; a passageway located in the compliance chamber, the passageway and moveable member substantially defining a primary working chamber, the passageway flow connecting the compliance and primary working chambers; a compliance member located in the compliance chamber; a volume compensator located in the housing chamber; the volume compensator and moveable member defining a compensator chamber, the volume compensator being separate from the compliance member, said volume compensator being substantially unaffected by the dynamic loading of the fluid and elastomer device; and a volume of working fluid in the chambers and passageway.