Patent ID: 6416030
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: B62D,F16F

Abstract:
An elastomeric mounting/isolation assembly for interfacing relatively movable members comprising, in combination with the relatively movable members:a first annular elastomeric element; a rigid inner tubular sleeve disposed concentrically within the elastomeric element; a rigid outer tubular sleeve within which the annular elastomeric element is concentrically disposed; the annular elastomeric element having an outer cylindrical surface joining with an inner cylindrical surface of the outer tubular sleeve and an inner cylindrical surface joining with an outer cylindrical surface of the inner tubular sleeve; a rigid end member that has a central through-hole aligned with the inner tubular sleeve and that is disposed axially beyond one of the two relatively movable members relative to the other of the two relatively movable members, a second elastomeric element disposed radially outward beyond the outer tubular sleeve, and axially between the one relatively movable member and the end member; a third elastomeric element disposed radially outward beyond the outer tubular sleeve, and axially between the two relatively movable members; and a fastener, including a guide, for fastening the end member and the other relatively movable member together, while disposing the guide within the inner tubular sleeve so that the inner tubular sleeve can slide axially along the guide, while causing the second elastomeric element to be held compressed between the end member and the one relatively movable member, and while causing the third elastomeric element to be held compressed between the two relatively movable members.