Angled Elastic Mount for Lawn Mower Vibration Isolation

The patent applies this principle by orienting the elastic members at specific compound angles (α and β angles) rather than simple vertical or horizontal orientations. This angular configuration allows the mount system to address vibration forces from multiple directions simultaneously, transforming a single-dimension isolation approach into a multi-dimensional solution that effectively reduces vibration transmission while maintaining reasonable structural complexity

The patent employs composite material principles by combining elastic members with brackets and mount structures to create a hybrid isolation system. The elastic members (which may be made of rubber, foam, or other viscoelastic materials) are integrated with rigid bracket components, forming a composite mount assembly that leverages the damping properties of elastic materials alongside the structural support of rigid components to achieve effective vibration reduction

The patent applies this principle by designing elastic members that simultaneously perform multiple functions: they absorb torque forces, dampen vibrations, and provide mechanical coupling between the prime mover and mount structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving effective torque force transmission reduction

The elastic members serve as intermediary elements between the rigid bracket structures, providing a compliant interface that mediates the transmission of forces. This intermediary approach allows the system to reduce torque force transmission and vibration while maintaining structural integrity, balancing the trade-off between component complexity and vibration isolation effectiveness