A flexible coupling mechanism may be used to suspend a structural component, such as a propulsion pod, from a support member, such as a strut of a hydrofoil watercraft. The flexible coupling mechanism may include multiple vibration isolating mounts configured to extend through the support member to suspend the structural component. The vibration isolating mounts may include a plurality of elastomeric bushings configured to prevent direct contact between a component rigidly coupled to the support member and a component rigidly coupled to the structural component. The elastomeric bushings may include a tapered outer profile configured to provide a nonlinear force feedback profile in response to rotation of the support member relative to the structural component.
ANISOTROPICALLY FLEXIBLE VIBRATION ISOLATING COUPLING MECHANISM
ANISOTROPISCH FLEXIBLER SCHWINGUNGSISOLIERENDER KUPPLUNGSMECHANISMUS
MÉCANISME DE COUPLAGE D'ISOLATION DE VIBRATIONS À FLEXIBILITÉ ANISOTROPE
2024-07-10
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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