The present invention relates to a vibration isolation assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to a vibration isolation assembly for dimensional lumber such as pressure treated lumber used as dunnage for placing air conditioners and other rooftop mounted equipment.
Various types of vibration isolation devices are known in the art. For example, devices are known which comprise a laminate rubber with a cork pad and which rely on downward pressure to keep the device in position. Additionally, devices are known which consist of a fixed cast iron carrier assembly enclosing different spring capacities in order that the isolator can properly match the weight of the equipment to be supported. However, there are no known rubber devices used for specific mounting points for the lumber holding the rooftop equipment.
These known devices have various shortcomings and improvement is needed for vibration isolation assemblies for mounting rooftop equipment. These and other shortcomings of these devices are addressed by the present invention.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a vibration isolation assembly for dimensional lumber used as dunnage for rooftop mounted equipment, including air conditioners.
Another primary object of the present invention is to provide a vibration isolation assembly that allows fastening to the lumber by virtue of a two-piece design which allows for supporting different weight capacities of the rooftop mounted equipment.
Another primary object of the present invention is to provide for a vibration isolation assembly for dimensional lumber having a two-piece design comprising a support and an isolator.
Another primary object of the present invention is to provide for a vibration isolation assembly for dimensional lumber having a two-piece design comprising a support and an isolator wherein the isolator is comprised of rubber and different durometers of the rubber may be used to support different weight capacities of the rooftop mounted equipment.
The present invention is directed to a vibration isolation assembly comprising a support member and an isolator member wherein the isolator member is selected from rubbers having different durometers.
These primary and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments of the invention and from the accompanying drawings.
The following detailed description of the specific non-limiting embodiments of the present invention can be best understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings, where like structures are indicated by like reference numbers.
Referring to the drawings:
The present invention is directed to a vibration isolation assembly 10. More particularly, the invention is directed to a vibration isolation assembly for dimensional lumber L such as pressure treated lumber used as dunnage for placing air conditioners AC and other rooftop mounted equipment as shown in
Referring to the figures, there is shown a vibration isolation assembly 10. The vibration isolation assembly includes a support 12 and an isolator 14. The support 12 may be made of a molded rubber such as Santoprene®. The isolator 14 is also made of a rubber such as Santoprene®. The isolator will be made of a rubber having different durometers depending on the weight of the equipment to be supported.
The support 12 is a universal member to be used with isolators 14 having different durometers. Referring, for example, to
Isolator 14 may be made of a molded rubber having different durometers depending on the weight of the rooftop equipment requiring support. Referring, for example, to
Referring to
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/458, 216, filed Apr. 10, 2023, entitled “Vibration Isolation Assembly,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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63458216 | Apr 2023 | US |