The invention relates to substructure (1) for increasing the earthquake resistance of at least one high-voltage component (2), in particular a choke coil (3). The substructure (1) comprises a platform (4) which is designed to receive the high-voltage component (2) in a load-bearing manner and which is suspended on a support device (6) of a support structure (7) by means of at least three tensioning means (5). The platform (4) is connected to the tensioning means (5) by means of a first articulated connection (22), and the tensioning means (5) are connected to the support device (6) by means of a second articulated connection (23), said support device (6) being supported on the ground (9) by means of at least three supports (8). The supports (8) are made of high-voltage insulators (11) made of an electrically insulating material, said high-voltage insulators electrically insulating the at least one high-voltage component (2) from the ground potential and supporting the at least one high-voltage component on the ground (9) in a load-bearing manner.

The invention relates to substructure (1) for increasing the earthquake resistance of at least one high-voltage component (2), in particular a choke coil (3). The substructure (1) comprises a platform (4) which is designed to receive the high-voltage component (2) in a load-bearing manner and which is suspended on a support device (6) of a support structure (7) by means of at least three tensioning means (5). The platform (4) is connected to the tensioning means (5) by means of a first articulated connection (22), and the tensioning means (5) are connected to the support device (6) by means of a second articulated connection (23), said support device (6) being supported on the ground (9) by means of at least three supports (8). The supports (8) are made of high-voltage insulators (11) made of an electrically insulating material, said high-voltage insulators electrically insulating the at least one high-voltage component (2) from the ground potential and supporting the at least one high-voltage component on the ground (9) in a load-bearing manner.

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.

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.

A restraint assembly includes a plurality of tensile restraints and a plurality of restraints. Each tensile restraint of the plurality of tensile restraints is configured to couple to a respective anchor plate of a plurality of anchor plates disposed on one or more foundations, and a mobile system. The mobile system is disposed on the one or more foundations. Each restraint includes a rigid element configured to couple to a respective anchor plate of the plurality of anchor plates, and to interface with or couple to a respective location on the mobile system.

A restraint assembly includes a plurality of tensile restraints and a plurality of restraints. Each tensile restraint of the plurality of tensile restraints is configured to couple to a respective anchor plate of a plurality of anchor plates disposed on one or more foundations, and a mobile system. The mobile system is disposed on the one or more foundations. Each restraint includes a rigid element configured to couple to a respective anchor plate of the plurality of anchor plates, and to interface with or couple to a respective location on the mobile system.

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.

A device (1) for supporting an equipment (2), especially an upstanding electrical equipment from vibrations is disclosed. The device comprises a base plate (3), a set of support adapters (7), a set of viscous dampers (5) connecting the base plate to the support adapters and a set of wire rope dampers (6), wherein the set of wire rope dampers bear the base plate and connect the base plate to the support adapters. Further, the set of support adapters connect the viscous dampers and the wire rope dampers to a foundation plate by bolts or alternatively to a shake table via shake table adapters. A set of angular fixtures connect the support adapters to the base plate by means of the viscous dampers. In a preferred embodiment of the device the base plate is orthogonally shaped.