A number of variations may include a product including a variable rate vibration isolator that may include a shape memory material having at least two physical states, wherein each physical state may have a corresponding vibration isolation rate. The vibration isolator may be disposed within and assembly including at least a first part and a voltage source in electrical communication with the shape memory alloy. The product may further include a controller constructed and arranged to pass at least one predetermined current from the voltage source to the shape memory alloy such that the shape memory alloy enters a physical state that dampens vibration of the first part.


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    Title :

    SWITCHABLE/VARIABLE RATE ISOLATORS USING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2015-10-15


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16F SPRINGS , Federn / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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