Patent ID: 8196911
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: B62D,F16F

Abstract:
1. A subframe mount having a rate, the subframe mount comprising: a housing having an outer portion and an inner cylinder spaced from the outer portion; at least one compartment provided in the housing and defined by the outer portion and the inner cylinder; a first removable insert selected from a plurality of interchangeable inserts each having a shape corresponding to the shape of the at least one compartment, the first removable insert including a first damping material, a second damping material having a different stiffness from the first damping material, a frame disposed along an outer perimeter of the first damping material, and a plate disposed between and coextensive with both the first damping material and the second damping material such that a first side of the plate faces the first damping material and a second side of the plate faces the second damping material; and wherein the at least one compartment is configured to receive the first removable insert to adjust the rate of the subframe mount.