One-Piece Isolation Mount for Building Vibration and Sound Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for inhibiting vibration and sound transmission between building structures are costly and complex, making them expensive for consumers.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece energy transmission control mount with a carrier and vibration dampening material lining channels and apertures, featuring a washer and flange design to secure components, providing effective sound and vibration isolation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex multi-component mounts are used to achieve effective vibration and sound isolation, then energy transmission control is improved, but manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate components (carrier, vibration dampening material, washer, and flange) into a single integrated one-piece mount. The vibration dampening material is formed as an integral part of the carrier, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective energy transmission control between building structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The one-piece mount performs multiple functions simultaneously: the carrier provides structural support, the integrated vibration dampening material provides energy transmission control, the flange provides mounting attachment, and the washer provides load distribution. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate components while achieving the same or better performance.
2Reliability
If complex multi-component mounts are used to achieve effective vibration and sound isolation, then energy transmission control is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate components (carrier, vibration dampening material, washer, and flange) into a single integrated one-piece mount. The vibration dampening material is formed as an integral part of the carrier, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective energy transmission control between building structures.
3Reliability
If traditional multi-component mounts are used, then vibration isolation is achieved, but installation complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate components (carrier, vibration dampening material, washer, and flange) into a single integrated one-piece mount. The vibration dampening material is formed as an integral part of the carrier, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective energy transmission control between building structures.
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 mount effectively reduces energy transmission between building structures while being easy to install and cost-effective, offering a simple and economical solution.
Implementation Method 1
vibration dampening material on said carrier, said vibration dampening material substantially lining said channels and said aperture and extending over at least a portion of said second surface
Data Source
AI summary
An energy transmission control mount comprises a carrier having a first major surface, an opposite second major surface and an aperture provided therein. Channels are provided adjacent opposite ends of the first surface. Vibration dampening material is provided on the carrier. The vibration dampening material substantially lines the channels and the aperture and extends over at least a portion of the second surface.