Anti-vibration support system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anti-vibration systems, such as floating slabs, are inadequate for protecting sensitive equipment like computer servers and data storage devices from seismic movements and intense vibrations, as they fail to prevent apparatuses from moving uncontrollably during earthquakes and do not provide sufficient upper fastening.
Innovation Solution
An anti-vibration support system comprising a floating mount with elastic elements for vertical movement absorption, a fixed mount anchored to the ground, and side structures with damping elements that limit vertical and lateral movements of the apparatus, providing stability and preventing tipping or falling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If floating slabs are used to protect apparatuses from seismic movements, then the apparatuses are isolated from the building structure, but the apparatuses can move uncontrollably both horizontally and vertically during earthquakes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the protective function by designing a system where the floating mount isolates the building from apparatus vibrations while the apparatus is simultaneously protected by upper and side structures that prevent uncontrolled movement during earthquakes. The protection direction is reversed from downward-only to multi-directional.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds vertical and lateral dimensionality to the protection system. The upper base provides top-down protection while side structures provide lateral protection, transforming the traditional single-direction floating slab into a multi-dimensional protective cage structure.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If floating slabs are designed to prevent vibration transmission from apparatuses to the building, then vibration isolation is achieved, but the slabs do not provide fastening or stability for the apparatuses on their upper area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two previously separate functions into one integrated system: the floating mount continues to isolate vibrations from the building while the upper base and side structures are combined to provide comprehensive apparatus stabilization, creating a unified protective system.
Solution Approach 2:
The floating mount system is transformed into a multi-functional device that simultaneously performs vibration isolation (protecting the building) and apparatus stabilization (preventing uncontrolled movement), making it universally protective in both directions.
3Ease of manufacture
If apparatuses are placed on floating slabs without fastening, then installation is simple, but the apparatuses can fall sideways or suffer significant damage during earthquakes
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is segmented into distinct functional components: the floating mount for vibration isolation, the upper base for top protection, and side structures for lateral support. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines different structural elements with complementary properties: the elastic floating mount material for vibration absorption, and the rigid upper base and side structure materials for mechanical support and stabilization, creating a composite protective system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively minimizes damage to protected equipment by restricting vertical and lateral movements during seismic events, ensuring the apparatuses remain secure and stable on their mounts.
Implementation Method 1
lower elastic elements acting for absorbing and minimising the transmission of vertical movements
Implementation Method 2
side elastic elements arranged between said floating mount and the fixed mount; said side elastic elements limiting the movement of the floating mount on the X-Y plane
Implementation Method 3
side structures that relate the fixed mount of the lower base to the upper base, limiting the movement of said upper base and of the apparatus to be protected
Data Source
AI summary
Anti-vibration support system; applicable in the protection of various apparatuses (E) against seismic movements and vibrations of any kind, comprising: —a lower base consisting of a floating mount (1), forming a resting surface for the apparatus (E) to be protected, and of a fixed mount (2), —an upper base (3) intended to rest on the apparatus (E) to be protected and —side structures (4a, 4b) comprising at least one tilted bar (41) connected by damping elements (42) to the upper base (3) and the fixed mount (2) of the lower base; said side structures (4a, 4b) limiting the movement of the upper base (3) and the apparatus (E) to be protected, at least, in the vertical direction.