CA1180518A - Isolating foot pad or mount - Google Patents
Isolating foot pad or mountInfo
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- CA1180518A CA1180518A CA000414950A CA414950A CA1180518A CA 1180518 A CA1180518 A CA 1180518A CA 000414950 A CA000414950 A CA 000414950A CA 414950 A CA414950 A CA 414950A CA 1180518 A CA1180518 A CA 1180518A
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Abstract
Abstract of the Disclosure Vibration isolation support structure for supporting an object upon a floor or the like. The structure includes a housing in which the lower portion thereof is adapted to engage a floor. The portion of the housing which engages the floor consists of elastomeric material. The housing has an opening therein at the upper portion thereof. Within the housing is a dish-shaped receptacle. A stem extends freely through the opening in the housing and has a base which rests upon the dish-shaped receptacle. The stem is adapted to support a load. The base and the stem are angularly and laterally movable with respect to the dish-shaped receptacle. Therefore, an object supported by the stem is laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing. Thus, even though a floor upon which the housing rests is uneven in nature, the load supported by the support structure may assume a level position.
Description
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ISOLATII\IG FOOT PAD OR MOUNT
Background of t_e Invention Numerous types of foot pads or mounts have been created to serve as support members at the lower ends oE legs of machines, other ecluipment, tables, furniture, and the like.
It is an object of this invention to provide an isolating foot pad or mount which permits elevational, angul~r, and lateral adjustment or movement oE a supported object with respect to the ~oot pad.
Another object oE this invention is to provide such an isolating foot pad or mount which can be sturdily and ruggedly constructed to support heavy loads while remaining relatively small in physical dimensions.
It is another object o-f this invention to provide such an isolating foot pad or mount which can be constructed at relatively low costs.
Other objects and advantages of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention reside in the construction of parts, the combination thereof, the method of production and the mode of operation, as will become more apparent from the following description.
Brief Description of the Views of the Drawing FIG. l is a perspective diagrammatic view of an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention, illustrating attachment thereof to a leg for support thereof.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view illustrating an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
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FIG. 3 is a sectional view drawn on substantially the same scale as FIG. 2, of the isolating foot pad or mount shown in FIG. 2, with a portion thereof in a position of acljustment.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view, drawn on substantially the same scale as FIGS. 2 and 3, showing a portion of the isolating foot pad or mount in another position oE adjustment.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view, drawn on substantially the same scale as FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, showing another embodiment of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view, drawn on substantially ~he same scale as FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5, showing another embodiment of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view, dra~n on substantially the same scale as FIGS. 2, 3, 4~ 5, and 6, showing another embodiment of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention An isolating foot pad or mount 8 of this invention as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 comprises a housing 10 of any suitable elastomeric material. Within the housing lO is a receptacle 14 of rigid material, such as metal or the like, having an arcuate or dished portion 14a. P~esting upon the arcuate or dished portion 14a of the receptacle 14 is a base 24 of a .stem 26. The base 24 has an arcuate bottom surface 24a, which may be a segment of a spherical surface.
The bottom surface 24a is shown as having substantially the same curvature as the curvature of the clished portion 14a of the receptacle 14.
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A rigid cover tnember 30 partially enclose~ the hDu~sing L0 and has a relatively large opening 34 therein, through which the stem 26 freely extends. The rigid cover member 30 may be of any suitable material, such as metal or the S like. The elastomeric material of the housing l.0 is shown partially enclosing the cover member 30.
The st:em 26 is attachable by any suitable means, not shown, to a suitable leg 40 for support of a machine tool, or item of furniture, table or the like, as illustratecl in FIG. 1. If the floor, not shown, upon which the housing 10 rests is substantially level and if all other rela~ed condi-ti.ons are normal, the position of the stem 26 and base 24 thereof may be substantially as illustrated in FI&. 2.
If it is necessary to position the housing 10 in engagement with a vertical wall, it may be necessary for the stem 26 to move laterally with respect to the housing 10, to a position substantially as shown in FIG. 3, in order to accommodate a supported machine or the like. In this position, the base 24 is supported upon a part of the dished portion 14a which is spaced from the center of the dished portion 14a.
In the event that the mount 8 of this invention must resL upon a floor or other surface which is uneven, the stem 26 may be angular with respect to the housing 10, as illustrated in FIG. 4. In this position the bottom surface 24a of the base 24 is supported upon a parc of the dished portion 14a of the receptable 14 which is spaced from the center of the dished portion 14a.
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Thus, it is understood that the stem 26 is laterally, angularly, and elevationally movable with respect to the housing 10 .
Thus, if one or more of various types of conditions S exist, such as limited space requirements, a floor which is not level, or the like, the isolating foot pad or mount 8 oE
this invention is capable of accommodation of the conditions to permit firm and level insulated support of a machine, or other equipment, or piece of furniture, or the like.
An isolating mount or foot pad of this invention may be molded as a unit or otherwise constructed.
- FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention. A housing 50 of elastomeric ma~erial has a receptacle 52 therein. The receptacle 52 is similar to the receptacle 14 and has an arcuate or dished portion 52a. Res-ting upon-the dished portion 52a is a base 54~of a stem 56. The base 54 has a substantially flat bottom surface 54a. The housing 50 has a relatively large opening 58 at the upper portion thereof, through which the stem 56 freely extends. Thus, the stem 56 is freely angularly, laterally, and elevationally movable with respect tQ the housing 50.
FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention. A housing 60 of elastomeric material has therewithin a receptacle 62 which has a substantially ~;~'.;' . .
flat dish portion 62a. Resting upon the dish portion 62a is a base 64 of a stem 66. The base 64 has a substantially flat bottom surface. The housing 60 has a relatively large opening 68 at the upper portion thereof, through which the stem 66 extends. Thus, the stem 66 is laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing 60.
Docket 2584 FIG. 7 shows another embocliment of the isolating foot pad or mo~mt of this invention. A housing 70 encloses a receptacle 72 having a dish portion 72a. Resting upon the dish portion 72a is a base 74 of a stem 76. The dish portion 72a is subst.antially flat. The base 74 has a bottom surface 74a which is arcuate or a segment of a sphere. The housing 70 has a relatively large opening 78 at the upper portion thereof, through which the-stem 76 extends. Thus, the stem 76 is laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing 70.
Although the preferred embodiment oE the isolating oot pad or mount of this invention has been described, it will be understood that within the purview of this invention various changes may be made in the form, details, proportion and arrangement of parts, the combination thereof, and the mode of operation, which generally stated consist in a structure within the scope of the appended claims.
ISOLATII\IG FOOT PAD OR MOUNT
Background of t_e Invention Numerous types of foot pads or mounts have been created to serve as support members at the lower ends oE legs of machines, other ecluipment, tables, furniture, and the like.
It is an object of this invention to provide an isolating foot pad or mount which permits elevational, angul~r, and lateral adjustment or movement oE a supported object with respect to the ~oot pad.
Another object oE this invention is to provide such an isolating foot pad or mount which can be sturdily and ruggedly constructed to support heavy loads while remaining relatively small in physical dimensions.
It is another object o-f this invention to provide such an isolating foot pad or mount which can be constructed at relatively low costs.
Other objects and advantages of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention reside in the construction of parts, the combination thereof, the method of production and the mode of operation, as will become more apparent from the following description.
Brief Description of the Views of the Drawing FIG. l is a perspective diagrammatic view of an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention, illustrating attachment thereof to a leg for support thereof.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view illustrating an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
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FIG. 3 is a sectional view drawn on substantially the same scale as FIG. 2, of the isolating foot pad or mount shown in FIG. 2, with a portion thereof in a position of acljustment.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view, drawn on substantially the same scale as FIGS. 2 and 3, showing a portion of the isolating foot pad or mount in another position oE adjustment.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view, drawn on substantially the same scale as FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, showing another embodiment of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view, drawn on substantially ~he same scale as FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5, showing another embodiment of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view, dra~n on substantially the same scale as FIGS. 2, 3, 4~ 5, and 6, showing another embodiment of the isolating foot pad or mount of this invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention An isolating foot pad or mount 8 of this invention as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 comprises a housing 10 of any suitable elastomeric material. Within the housing lO is a receptacle 14 of rigid material, such as metal or the like, having an arcuate or dished portion 14a. P~esting upon the arcuate or dished portion 14a of the receptacle 14 is a base 24 of a .stem 26. The base 24 has an arcuate bottom surface 24a, which may be a segment of a spherical surface.
The bottom surface 24a is shown as having substantially the same curvature as the curvature of the clished portion 14a of the receptacle 14.
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A rigid cover tnember 30 partially enclose~ the hDu~sing L0 and has a relatively large opening 34 therein, through which the stem 26 freely extends. The rigid cover member 30 may be of any suitable material, such as metal or the S like. The elastomeric material of the housing l.0 is shown partially enclosing the cover member 30.
The st:em 26 is attachable by any suitable means, not shown, to a suitable leg 40 for support of a machine tool, or item of furniture, table or the like, as illustratecl in FIG. 1. If the floor, not shown, upon which the housing 10 rests is substantially level and if all other rela~ed condi-ti.ons are normal, the position of the stem 26 and base 24 thereof may be substantially as illustrated in FI&. 2.
If it is necessary to position the housing 10 in engagement with a vertical wall, it may be necessary for the stem 26 to move laterally with respect to the housing 10, to a position substantially as shown in FIG. 3, in order to accommodate a supported machine or the like. In this position, the base 24 is supported upon a part of the dished portion 14a which is spaced from the center of the dished portion 14a.
In the event that the mount 8 of this invention must resL upon a floor or other surface which is uneven, the stem 26 may be angular with respect to the housing 10, as illustrated in FIG. 4. In this position the bottom surface 24a of the base 24 is supported upon a parc of the dished portion 14a of the receptable 14 which is spaced from the center of the dished portion 14a.
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Thus, it is understood that the stem 26 is laterally, angularly, and elevationally movable with respect to the housing 10 .
Thus, if one or more of various types of conditions S exist, such as limited space requirements, a floor which is not level, or the like, the isolating foot pad or mount 8 oE
this invention is capable of accommodation of the conditions to permit firm and level insulated support of a machine, or other equipment, or piece of furniture, or the like.
An isolating mount or foot pad of this invention may be molded as a unit or otherwise constructed.
- FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention. A housing 50 of elastomeric ma~erial has a receptacle 52 therein. The receptacle 52 is similar to the receptacle 14 and has an arcuate or dished portion 52a. Res-ting upon-the dished portion 52a is a base 54~of a stem 56. The base 54 has a substantially flat bottom surface 54a. The housing 50 has a relatively large opening 58 at the upper portion thereof, through which the stem 56 freely extends. Thus, the stem 56 is freely angularly, laterally, and elevationally movable with respect tQ the housing 50.
FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of an isolating foot pad or mount of this invention. A housing 60 of elastomeric material has therewithin a receptacle 62 which has a substantially ~;~'.;' . .
flat dish portion 62a. Resting upon the dish portion 62a is a base 64 of a stem 66. The base 64 has a substantially flat bottom surface. The housing 60 has a relatively large opening 68 at the upper portion thereof, through which the stem 66 extends. Thus, the stem 66 is laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing 60.
Docket 2584 FIG. 7 shows another embocliment of the isolating foot pad or mo~mt of this invention. A housing 70 encloses a receptacle 72 having a dish portion 72a. Resting upon the dish portion 72a is a base 74 of a stem 76. The dish portion 72a is subst.antially flat. The base 74 has a bottom surface 74a which is arcuate or a segment of a sphere. The housing 70 has a relatively large opening 78 at the upper portion thereof, through which the-stem 76 extends. Thus, the stem 76 is laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing 70.
Although the preferred embodiment oE the isolating oot pad or mount of this invention has been described, it will be understood that within the purview of this invention various changes may be made in the form, details, proportion and arrangement of parts, the combination thereof, and the mode of operation, which generally stated consist in a structure within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (8)
1. A mount unit for support of a piece of equipment or furniture or the like upon a floor comprising:
a housing having a lower portion adapted to rest upon a floor, the lower portion of the housing being of elastomeric material, the housing having an upper portion provided with an opening therein, the opening having a given area, support means forming an arcuate concave support surface within the housing, the support means resting upon the elastomeric material, a stem extending through the opening in the upper portion of the housing, the stem having a cross-sectional area at the opening which is considerably less than the given area of the opening, the stem being adapted to support a piece of equipment or furniture or the like, a base joined to the stem within the housing and having an arcuate convex surface resting upon the arcuate concave support surface, the arcuate convex surface having a curvature which is complementary to the curvature of the arcuate concave support surface, the area of the arcuate concave support surface being considerably greater than the area of the arcuate convex surface of the base, the stem thus being laterally and angularly movable within the opening in the housing as the stem supports a piece of equipment or furniture or the like, the base thus being laterally and angularly movable with respect to the support surface, so that as the housing rests upon a floor the base and the stem may assume any one of a multiplicity of positions with respect to the housing and the housing may assume any one of a multiplicity of angles with respect to the piece of equipment or furniture or the like.
a housing having a lower portion adapted to rest upon a floor, the lower portion of the housing being of elastomeric material, the housing having an upper portion provided with an opening therein, the opening having a given area, support means forming an arcuate concave support surface within the housing, the support means resting upon the elastomeric material, a stem extending through the opening in the upper portion of the housing, the stem having a cross-sectional area at the opening which is considerably less than the given area of the opening, the stem being adapted to support a piece of equipment or furniture or the like, a base joined to the stem within the housing and having an arcuate convex surface resting upon the arcuate concave support surface, the arcuate convex surface having a curvature which is complementary to the curvature of the arcuate concave support surface, the area of the arcuate concave support surface being considerably greater than the area of the arcuate convex surface of the base, the stem thus being laterally and angularly movable within the opening in the housing as the stem supports a piece of equipment or furniture or the like, the base thus being laterally and angularly movable with respect to the support surface, so that as the housing rests upon a floor the base and the stem may assume any one of a multiplicity of positions with respect to the housing and the housing may assume any one of a multiplicity of angles with respect to the piece of equipment or furniture or the like.
2. A mounting unit for support of a piece of equipment or furniture or the like upon a floor comprising:
a housing provided with an opening in the upper portion thereof, the opening having a given area, the housing having a lower portion which is adapted to rest upon a floor, the lower portion of the housing being of elastomeric material, a receptable within the housing and resting upon the lower portion of the housing, the receptacle having a concave arcuate support surface of a given area, a stem extending into the housing through the opening, the stem having a cross-sectional area at the opening which is considerably smaller than the area of the opening so that the stem is laterally and angularly movable within the opening, a base at the lower portion of the stem, the base having a convex arcuate surface in engagement with the concave arcuate support surface of the receptacle, the area of the convex arcuate surface of the base being considerably less than the given area of the concave arcuate support surface of the receptacle, the base thus being laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing as the base moves laterally and angularly upon the support surface and as the stem moves angularly and laterally within the opening in the housing, the stem being adapted to support a piece of equipment or furniture as the housing rests upon a floor.
a housing provided with an opening in the upper portion thereof, the opening having a given area, the housing having a lower portion which is adapted to rest upon a floor, the lower portion of the housing being of elastomeric material, a receptable within the housing and resting upon the lower portion of the housing, the receptacle having a concave arcuate support surface of a given area, a stem extending into the housing through the opening, the stem having a cross-sectional area at the opening which is considerably smaller than the area of the opening so that the stem is laterally and angularly movable within the opening, a base at the lower portion of the stem, the base having a convex arcuate surface in engagement with the concave arcuate support surface of the receptacle, the area of the convex arcuate surface of the base being considerably less than the given area of the concave arcuate support surface of the receptacle, the base thus being laterally and angularly movable with respect to the housing as the base moves laterally and angularly upon the support surface and as the stem moves angularly and laterally within the opening in the housing, the stem being adapted to support a piece of equipment or furniture as the housing rests upon a floor.
3. The mounting unit of Claim 2 in which the convex arcuate surface and the concave arcuate surface are complementary and represent segments of a spherical surface.
4. An isolating mount for support of a piece of equipment or furniture or the like upon a floor comprising:
a housing having the lower portion thereof engageable with a floor, the housing having an opening therein at the upper portion thereof, a dish-shaped receptacle within the housing, a stem provided with a base which rests upon the dish-shaped receptacle, the base being angularly and laterally movable upon the dish-shaped receptacle, the stem extending upwardly from the housing through the opening therein, the stem having a cross-sectional dimension at the opening which is considerably less than the smallest dimension of the opening in the housing, the stem thus extending freely through the opening in the housing, the stem thus being laterally and angularly movable with lateral and angular movement of the base with respect to the housing, the stem being positioned for supporting relationship with respect to a machine or piece of furniture or the like for lateral and angular movement thereof with respect to the housing.
a housing having the lower portion thereof engageable with a floor, the housing having an opening therein at the upper portion thereof, a dish-shaped receptacle within the housing, a stem provided with a base which rests upon the dish-shaped receptacle, the base being angularly and laterally movable upon the dish-shaped receptacle, the stem extending upwardly from the housing through the opening therein, the stem having a cross-sectional dimension at the opening which is considerably less than the smallest dimension of the opening in the housing, the stem thus extending freely through the opening in the housing, the stem thus being laterally and angularly movable with lateral and angular movement of the base with respect to the housing, the stem being positioned for supporting relationship with respect to a machine or piece of furniture or the like for lateral and angular movement thereof with respect to the housing.
5. The isolating mount of Claim 4 in which the dish-shaped receptacle has an arcuate portion upon which the base of the stem rests.
6. The isolating mount of Claim 4 in which the base of the stem has a bottom surface which has an arcuate portion in engagement with the dish-shaped receptacle.
7. The isolating mount of Claim 4 in which the dish-shaped receptacle has an arcuate portion upon which the base of the stem rests and the base of the stem has a bottom surface which has an arcuate portion in engagement with the dish-shaped receptacle.
8. The isolating mount of Claim 4 in which the lower portion of the housing consists of elastomeric material.
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| CA000414950A CA1180518A (en) | 1982-11-04 | 1982-11-04 | Isolating foot pad or mount |
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| CA000414950A CA1180518A (en) | 1982-11-04 | 1982-11-04 | Isolating foot pad or mount |
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