Rubber-Like Material Springs TRIZ Cases
- Polymeric Rotational Dampener for High Torque and Temperature Stability
A polymeric rotational spring dampener uses a solid silicon polymer tensile member to withstand torsion loading.
- Molded Vibration Isolation Mat Using Polyurethane and Rubber Granules
A molded mat combines cellular polyurethane elastomer with foamed rubber granules to create a composite vibration isolation structure.
- Elastomeric Laminated Rotary Wing Aircraft Bearing Design
A laminated rotary wing aircraft bearing uses alternating elastomeric and nonelastomeric shims bonded with structural epoxy to provide constrained relative motion.
- Spherical Elastomeric Bearing Shim Thickness Optimization
Varying shim thicknesses in spherical elastomeric bearings optimize axial load capacity and weight distribution.
- Chipping-Resistant Vibration Damper Sheet for Vehicle Underfloor
A thermosetting vibration-damping sheet combines polybutadienic elastomer with carbon material to bond securely to vehicle surfaces.
- Lightweight Powertrain Shim With Limiter For Vertical Force Management
Thermoplastic chocks lack strength for vertical forces. A limiter bearing on embedded metal inserts transfers these loads, maintaining assembly conditions.
- Radial Bearing Bush Thermal Insulation via Plastic Sheath
Encasing the metallic core in an insulating plastic sheath reduces thermal stress on elastomeric spring bodies, extending service life.
- Cylindrical Vibration-Damping Device With Tapered Protrusions
Tapered protrusions on the inner axial member connect to an outer cylindrical member via elastic rubber portions for vibration damping.
- Compact Shock Absorber With Selective Fluid Pathway
A shock absorber uses a ring-shaped obturating element to switch fluid pathways between open and closed states for efficient damping.
- Vibration Absorber With Integrated Stops For Axial Radial Limiting
An elastomeric spring member with integrated stops secures the absorber mass in axial and radial directions.
- Vehicle Spring Device with Detachable Cylindrical Protective Elements
A vehicle spring device uses cylindrical protective elements that form a releasable positive-locking connection under load to shield the elastic spring element.
- Copolyetherester Jounce Bumper Energy Absorption
Varying wall thickness in a copolyetherester jounce bumper maximizes energy absorption while maintaining ride comfort and durability.
- One-Piece Resilient Bearing with Lug-Recess Engagement
A one-piece resilient bearing uses a lug and recess to absorb multi-directional forces through elastomeric deformation.
- Transmission Bearing With Elastomeric Spring Body Under Elastic Pretension
A transmission bearing uses an elastomeric spring body fixed under elastic pretension to the housing via tie-parts.
- Bayonet Locking Vibration Damper Resists Tear-Out Forces
A piston rod damper uses a bayonet-like closure to lock the piston rod securely within the damping housing.
- Vehicle Anti-Vibration Device Elastomer Cell Noise Reduction
Elastomer thrusts with internal cells maintain permanent contact between vehicle armatures to absorb relative deflections and damp vibrations.
- Rubber Composition for Torsional Damper Vibration Control
A rubber composition uses controlled oligomer ratios to achieve high damping performance.
- Polymer Cone Bearing Axial Pre-stress
Polymer cones on a metallic rod introduce axial pre-stress, eliminating vulcanization shrinkage stresses in motor vehicle bearings.
- Slender Metallic Shock Absorbers Using Buckling Deformation
Slender metallic structures exploit buckling deformation to absorb shock energy, resolving durability limits in traditional bending designs.
- Expanded Foam Support Body with Stabilizing Module for Vibration Damping
An expanded foam support body with an integrated stabilizing module provides vibration damping while resisting chemical sensitivity and environmental changes.
- Gearbox Clamping Device for Wind Turbines
Molded lateral legs in clamping halves eliminate spacers, reducing stress concentration and device complexity.
- Helicopter Pitch Bearing with Interleaved Compliant and Stabilizing Layers
A pitch bearing uses interleaved compliant and stabilizing layers to transmit loads while allowing blade pitching.
- Bearing Elastomer Preload via Integrated Stop
A bearing insert holder with an integrated stop deforms elastomeric material to generate radial bias.
- Prosthetic Damping Device Linkage Arms
Linkage arms pivot to maintain leg-blade angle, reducing mounting length for below-knee amputees.
- Elastic Bearing Integrated Stop Collar Axial Deflection
Integrated stop collars eliminate separate components, reducing device complexity and installation effort for rail vehicle roll supports.
- Vibration-Decoupled Bearing Housing With Rubber Damping Element
A bearing housing incorporates a rubber-elastic damping element to decouple vibration from the engine block.
- Segmented Rubber Bearing Axial Radial Rigidity
Segmented outer sleeves with longitudinal slots adjust axial and radial rigidity ratios without increasing component count.
- Damper Bearing Tapering End Faces Production
Extruding an elastomer tube with preformed contours before cutting reduces production complexity while maintaining axial and radial damping performance.
- Split Outer Cylindrical Member for Axial Positioning Stability
Segmented outer cylindrical members with regulating protrusions position intermediate rings axially, reducing tensile stress on the rubber elastic body.
- Elastomer Bearing Sleeve Interlocking Design
Funnel-shaped sleeve indentations engage bearing recesses to replace complex gluing with a secure mechanical interlock for plastic shells.
- Hydroelastic Bearing Radial Stop Design
Vulcanizing elastomeric radial stops onto an outer sleeve prevents overshoot and structural damage while maintaining fatigue strength.
- Spherical Elastomeric Bearing Uniform Fatigue Life Design
Adjusting elastomeric layer thickness achieves uniform fatigue life, resolving non-uniform wear caused by coupled load and motion strains.