Patent ID: 7384210
Filing Date: 2008-06-10
Classification: F16B,F16F,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus comprising: an elongated compressible damping member including a plurality of securing rings spaced therealong, first and second ones of the securing rings defining an annular groove; a rigid mounting member secured on the damping member within the annular groove defined by said first and second ones of the securing rings, the rigid member including an annular channel defined by a first planar side and a second side having a plurality of adjacent securing tabs projecting therefrom said securing tabs being radially inwardly movable to compress the damping member; a vibration producing member having a first aperture therein, the damping member being fitted to the vibration producing member so as to extend through the first aperture such that the second and a third one of the securing rings engage opposite sides of the vibration producing member; and a chassis adjacent the vibration producing member, the chassis having a second aperture, the securing tabs of rigid member being inwardly biased by engagement with the second aperture to compress the damping member to enable axial insertion through the second aperture such that the annular channel engages the interior walls of the second aperture in response to the securing tabs returning to a relaxed state.