Patent ID: 8210491
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F16B,F16L,G21C,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A system for dampening the vibration experienced by a line integrated with a structure, the system comprises an eccentric clamp assembly (ECA), wherein the ECA engages a mount on the structure, the ECA comprises: a key member comprising: a shank portion comprising a threaded portion located on a fore end, and a head portion located on an aft end; an eccentric member comprising: a base comprising a center, wherein the base engages the mount; a shaft, wherein an aft end of the shaft is eccentrically attached to the base; an opening passing through the eccentric member, wherein the opening allows for the key member to pass through the eccentric member; a cam member comprising: a cavity, wherein an inner portion of the cavity is larger than an outer diameter of the cylindrical shaft, allowing for the cam member to slidably communicate along the cylindrical shaft; a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion engages the line; a cam opening, wherein the cam opening is located approximately perpendicular to the cavity; a clamp member comprising: a recess comprising at least one shoulder, wherein the recess receives the cam member and the at least one shoulder prevents the cam member from passing through the clamp member, and wherein the clamp member allows a portion of the eccentric member to pass through; a clamp arm that secures a portion of the line received by the cam member; and a clamp member opening, wherein the clamp member opening is located approximately perpendicular to the recess; wherein the ECA adjusts to engage the mount and receives the line; allowing for the structure, line, and ECA to form an integrated unit which reduces the level of vibration experienced by the line.