Patent ID: 7293755
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
1. A vibration isolation device comprising: a first attachment member for attachment to a vibratory source; a second attachment member for attachment to a support body on which the vibratory source is to be mounted via the vibration isolation device; and an elastic member interconnecting the first attachment member and the second attachment member, wherein one of the first attachment member and the second attachment member comprises a metal tubular member connected to the elastic member, a metal bracket in which the metal tubular member is press-fitted, and a plastic bracket supporting the metal bracket and adapted to be attached to the vibratory source or the support body, wherein the metal bracket has an engagement portion press-fitted with the metal tubular member, and a non-engagement portion offset from the engagement portion in a radial outward direction and held out of press-fitted engagement with the metal tubular member, the non-engagement portion being connected to the plastic bracket with a second elastic member disposed therebetween, and wherein the elastic member is disposed entirely within the hollow interior of the metal tubular member.