An apparatus for protecting against a multi-directional impact, includes a body with a first set of radial segments, where the body is coupled to an object such that the first set of radial segments extend beyond a planar surface of the object. The apparatus further includes a first radial segment of the first set of radial segments having a diameter greater than a second radial segment of the first set of radial segments. The apparatus further includes a first notch of the first set of radial segments separating the first radial segment and the second radial segment having a concave edge, wherein the first radial segment and the second radial segment each extend beyond the concave edge of the first notch of the first set of radial segments.

An apparatus for protecting against a multi-directional impact, includes a body with a first set of radial segments, where the body is coupled to an object such that the first set of radial segments extend beyond a planar surface of the object. The apparatus further includes a first radial segment of the first set of radial segments having a diameter greater than a second radial segment of the first set of radial segments. The apparatus further includes a first notch of the first set of radial segments separating the first radial segment and the second radial segment having a concave edge, wherein the first radial segment and the second radial segment each extend beyond the concave edge of the first notch of the first set of radial segments.

Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems and methods for providing a seismic support structure for electrical equipment, including low voltage or high voltage electrical equipment and power transmission equipment, to be supported above a surface, such as the ground or a foundation.

Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems and methods for providing a seismic support structure for electrical equipment, including low voltage or high voltage electrical equipment and power transmission equipment, to be supported above a surface, such as the ground or a foundation.

A system of floor mounts and wall brackets for the attachment of a cabinet of any configuration (upper, lower or tall) to a building's wall and/or floor in a secure enough manner to resist the lateral and vertical forces of an earthquake, therein seismically qualifying the components of this cabinet mounting system. The components are adaptable to any style of cabinets provided they have a flat bottom face rather than a stepped bottom face. With this system, any cabinet maker can now present their cabinets as seismically qualified as long as their carcass utilizes these seismic mounts.

A system of floor mounts and wall brackets for the attachment of a cabinet of any configuration (upper, lower or tall) to a building's wall and/or floor in a secure enough manner to resist the lateral and vertical forces of an earthquake, therein seismically qualifying the components of this cabinet mounting system. The components are adaptable to any style of cabinets provided they have a flat bottom face rather than a stepped bottom face. With this system, any cabinet maker can now present their cabinets as seismically qualified as long as their carcass utilizes these seismic mounts.

A coupling device including two support members; a joint connecting the two support members and allowing relative rotation between the support members about at least one rotational axis; and at least one damping element connecting the two support members in parallel with the joint; wherein the at least one damping element is configured to deform plastically by a relative rotation between the support members about the at least one rotational axis. A support structure for supporting a mass, a method for adjusting the stiffness of a coupling device and a method for providing stiffness to a coupling device are also provided.

A coupling device including two support members; a joint connecting the two support members and allowing relative rotation between the support members about at least one rotational axis; and at least one damping element connecting the two support members in parallel with the joint; wherein the at least one damping element is configured to deform plastically by a relative rotation between the support members about the at least one rotational axis. A support structure for supporting a mass, a method for adjusting the stiffness of a coupling device and a method for providing stiffness to a coupling device are also provided.

There is provided a translation-rotation hybrid vibration control system for buildings, which includes a translation control unit and a rotation control unit. The translation control unit is provided on an external building structure. The rotation control unit is provided above the translation control unit. The translation control unit includes a fixed base, a first track plate, a first movable plate, a second track plate and a second movable plate. The rotation control unit includes a force-transfer base, a drive, a reducer, an output shaft, a rotary plate and a flange.

There is provided a translation-rotation hybrid vibration control system for buildings, which includes a translation control unit and a rotation control unit. The translation control unit is provided on an external building structure. The rotation control unit is provided above the translation control unit. The translation control unit includes a fixed base, a first track plate, a first movable plate, a second track plate and a second movable plate. The rotation control unit includes a force-transfer base, a drive, a reducer, an output shaft, a rotary plate and a flange.