Expanded Foam Support Body with Stabilizing Module for Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vibration-damping solutions for sensitive devices like coordinate measuring machines are either costly, difficult to handle, or sensitive to chemicals and environmental changes, and they often fail to provide a wide range of applications with effective vibration isolation.
Innovation Solution
A vibration-damping support body made of expanded foam particles combined with a stabilization module, where the stabilization module is integrated into the molded foam part to enhance structural integrity and protect it from external influences, allowing for a lightweight, easy-to-produce, and versatile solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If rubber buffers are used for vibration damping, then vibration isolation is achieved, but the material is sensitive to chemicals and moisture, and undergoes aging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure combining expanded foam particles (providing vibration damping) with a stabilizing module made of chemically resistant material (protecting against chemicals and moisture). This composite approach allows the vibration damping function to be maintained while the stabilizing module protects the system from chemical degradation.
2Reliability
If heavy base plates are used for vibration damping, then shock excitations are reduced, but the weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters by using expanded foam particles instead of solid heavy materials. The foam structure provides vibration damping through its cellular architecture while maintaining significantly lower density and weight compared to traditional heavy base plates.
3Reliability
If active vibration damping systems are used, then vibration compensation is achieved, but the system becomes complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs passive vibration damping using expanded foam particles, which are simple, inexpensive, and maintenance-free components. This replaces complex active systems with a straightforward passive solution that achieves vibration isolation without requiring power, control systems, or regular maintenance.
4Reliability
If large rubber buffers are used for vibration damping, then vibration isolation is improved, but handling becomes difficult and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses expanded foam particles, which are porous materials with a cellular structure. This porous architecture provides effective vibration damping while keeping the overall component size compact and lightweight, making it easy to handle and install compared to large solid rubber buffers.
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
The support body effectively dissipates external forces, maintains structural stability under varying loads, and provides high vibration damping capabilities while being resistant to chemicals and environmental changes, ensuring reliable operation across different applications.
Implementation Method 1
a support body (1) for vibration-damping the support of loads
Implementation Method 2
The support body effectively dissipates external forces
Implementation Method 3
the stabilization module is integrated into the molded foam part to enhance structural integrity
Implementation Method 4
A vibration-damping support body made of expanded foam particles
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AI summary
The invention relates to a support body (1) for vibration-damping support of loads (91), in particular for supporting a coordinate measuring machine, wherein the support body (1) comprises a molded part (3) made of expanded foam particles (123) which are connected to one another, and at least one stabilizing module (5) integrated into the molded part (3). The stabilizing module (5) has at least one connection area (12) projecting from the molded part (3) at which the stabilizing module (5) can be connected to a further stabilizing element (71).The invention further relates to a method for producing a support body (1) for vibration-damping support of loads, wherein - a plurality of foam particles (123) and at least one stabilizing module (5) are introduced into a mold (120) and - a molded part is formed from the foam particles (123) by connecting the foam particles (123) together, wherein an adhesive is applied to the surfaces of the foam particles and the adhesive is activated by supplying a gas that activates the adhesive.