Novel elastic torsion stop components based on multilayer elastomer metal elements in cylindrical, conical, or spherical shape. The elastic torsion stop components are particularly suitable for use as maintenance-free and low-wear joints having a large angular spread, for example in vibration absorbers, such as in pendulum vibration absorbers for wind turbines.

The present invention includes a torsion spring including a middle plate having a first attachment point displaced from the geometric center of the middle plate; a first elastomeric element secured to a first side of the middle plate and having an opening coincident with the first attachment point of the middle plate; a second elastomeric element secured to a second side of the middle plate and having an opening coincident with the first attachment point of the middle plate; a first outer plate secured to the first elastomeric element and having an opening coincident with the first attachment point of the middle plate; and a second outer plate secured to the second elastomeric element, having an opening coincident with the attachment point of the middle plate.

The present invention includes a torsion spring including a middle plate having a first attachment point displaced from the geometric center of the middle plate; a first elastomeric element secured to a first side of the middle plate and having an opening coincident with the first attachment point of the middle plate; a second elastomeric element secured to a second side of the middle plate and having an opening coincident with the first attachment point of the middle plate; a first outer plate secured to the first elastomeric element and having an opening coincident with the first attachment point of the middle plate; and a second outer plate secured to the second elastomeric element, having an opening coincident with the attachment point of the middle plate.

An improved shock isolating mounting comprising at least three substantially U-shaped leaf spring members, each leaf spring member comprising at least two leafs arranged to define a space therebetween. In one arrangement, the respective at least three substantially U-shaped leaf spring members are arranged in an array having a substantially equal angular spacing between adjacent spring members.

An improved shock isolating mounting comprising at least three substantially U-shaped leaf spring members, each leaf spring member comprising at least two leafs arranged to define a space therebetween. In one arrangement, the respective at least three substantially U-shaped leaf spring members are arranged in an array having a substantially equal angular spacing between adjacent spring members.

Externally-damped electromechanical valve assemblies well-suited for deployment within high vibratory operating environments, such as those associated with work vehicle engines, are provided. In embodiments, the valve assembly includes a housing through which a flow passage extends, a valve element positioned in the flow passage, a valve actuator, and control electronics electrically coupled to the valve actuator. The valve assembly may also contain a constrained layer damper including a first mass element and a first viscoelastic layer. The first mass element is mounted in suspension to the housing exterior for movement relative thereto when the first mass element is excited by vibrations transmitted through the housing. Constrained between the first mass element and the housing exterior, the first viscoelastic layer deflects in shear as the first mass element moves relative to the housing to attenuate the vibrations transmitted through the housing by conversion of vibrational energy to heat.

Externally-damped electromechanical valve assemblies well-suited for deployment within high vibratory operating environments, such as those associated with work vehicle engines, are provided. In embodiments, the valve assembly includes a housing through which a flow passage extends, a valve element positioned in the flow passage, a valve actuator, and control electronics electrically coupled to the valve actuator. The valve assembly may also contain a constrained layer damper including a first mass element and a first viscoelastic layer. The first mass element is mounted in suspension to the housing exterior for movement relative thereto when the first mass element is excited by vibrations transmitted through the housing. Constrained between the first mass element and the housing exterior, the first viscoelastic layer deflects in shear as the first mass element moves relative to the housing to attenuate the vibrations transmitted through the housing by conversion of vibrational energy to heat.

An elastomeric isolator is described comprising a layer of an elastomeric material, wherein the layer of elastomeric material is provided with a reinforcing material layer in the form of a graphene layer.

Provided is a treadmill. The treadmill includes a shock absorbing portion configured to absorb a shock applied to a deck. The shock absorbing portion includes a second anti-vibration rubber portion having a third surface fixed to a frame and a fourth surface fixed to the deck. The third and fourth surfaces are perpendicular to a plate surface direction of the deck. The second anti-vibration rubber portion includes a first anti-vibration sub-rubber having the third surface, a second anti-vibration sub-rubber having the fourth surface, and a plate located between the first anti-vibration sub-rubber and the second anti-vibration sub-rubber. The plate located between the first anti-vibration sub-rubber and the second anti-vibration sub-rubber has a greater hardness than the first and second anti-vibration sub-rubbers.

Provided is a treadmill. The treadmill includes a shock absorbing portion configured to absorb a shock applied to a deck. The shock absorbing portion includes a second anti-vibration rubber portion having a third surface fixed to a frame and a fourth surface fixed to the deck. The third and fourth surfaces are perpendicular to a plate surface direction of the deck. The second anti-vibration rubber portion includes a first anti-vibration sub-rubber having the third surface, a second anti-vibration sub-rubber having the fourth surface, and a plate located between the first anti-vibration sub-rubber and the second anti-vibration sub-rubber. The plate located between the first anti-vibration sub-rubber and the second anti-vibration sub-rubber has a greater hardness than the first and second anti-vibration sub-rubbers.