Vibration Dampener

Abstract

A vibration reducing interface which uses interconnected layers of three or more concentrically arranged isolators to reduce vibrations in tools, vehicles, machines, weapons and anything else which uses pumps, compressors, engines, motors, spinning elements, out of balance loads or inconsistent, variable loading. The vibration reducing interface provides for tiering arranged isolators for reducing varying degrees and directions of vibration. The vibration reducing interface reduces vibration and its related negative affects including injury, damage and reduced control in relation to use of tools, vehicles, machines, weapons and other equipment.

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         21 . A vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus, comprising:
 a first tier and a second tier wherein the first and second tiers are defined by parallel planes wherein the first tier includes at least three first tier connectors interconnecting with at least three second tier connectors wherein the connectors are interdisposed with a vibration dampening element and wherein the connectors are directed towards an axis perpendicular to the parallel planes and substantially concentrically spaced around the axis perpendicular to the parallel planes, and a handle attached to said dampener.   
     
     
         22 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein each connector further comprises a cylindrical member for interconnecting the first tier connectors and the second tier connectors. 
     
     
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         26 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the vibration dampening element comprises at least two materials having different durometer ratings. 
     
     
         27 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the vibration dampening element comprises a combination of vibration dampening element types. 
     
     
         28 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 27  wherein the vibration dampening element types include at least one of a rubber material, a magneto-rheological damper, a viscous liquid, an inertial damper, an electronically controlled inertial damper, and a biasing member. 
     
     
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         30 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein at least one of the first tier and second tier further comprises a opening around the axis perpendicular to the common planes. 
     
     
         31 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein at least one of the first tier and second tier further comprises an opening around the axis perpendicular to the common planes and a bearings assembly disposed within the opening for providing support for a rotatable member having a central axis coexistent with the axis perpendicular to the common planes. 
     
     
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         35 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  further comprising one or more additional tiers each defined by additional parallel common planes wherein each additional tier has at least three additional connectors. 
     
     
         36 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the mechanical apparatus is a vehicle and the vibration dampener is disposed between a motor in the vehicle and a frame portion of the vehicle. 
     
     
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         38 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the mechanical apparatus is a floor cleaning or polishing machine and the vibration dampener is disposed between a vibrating element in the floor cleaning or polishing machine and a handle of the floor cleaning or polishing machine. 
     
     
         39 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the mechanical apparatus is a weapon including at least a firearm and the vibration dampener is disposed between a discharging portion of the weapon and portion of the weapon attached to at least one a user and a portion of a vehicle frame supporting the weapon. 
     
     
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         42 . The vibration dampener for dampening vibration of a mechanical apparatus of  claim 21  wherein the vibration dampener is disposed between a handle of the mechanical apparatus and a vibrating element of the mechanical apparatus which is connected to a structural element. 
     
     
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         46 . A compacting machine with a vibration dampening system, comprising:
 a motor attached to a structural member;   a handle;   a reciprocating apparatus disposed between the structural member and a vibrating element wherein the vibrating element is adapted to interface with a surface for compacting the surface wherein the reciprocating apparatus is operatively attached to the motor for actuating the reciprocating apparatus and causing vibration of the vibrating element;   wherein a vibration dampener is disposed between the structural member and said handle; and   wherein the vibration dampener comprises a first tier and a second tier wherein the first and second tiers are defined by parallel planes wherein the first tier includes at least three first tier connectors interconnecting with at least three second tier connectors wherein the connectors are interdisposed with a vibration dampening element and wherein the connectors are directed towards an axis perpendicular to the parallel planes and substantially concentrically spaced around the axis perpendicular to the parallel planes.   
     
     
         47 . The compacting machine with a vibration dampening system of  claim 46  further comprising a skid attached to the handle for interfacing with the surface. 
     
     
         48 . The compacting machine with a vibration dampening system of  claim 46  further comprising a roller attached to the handle for interfacing with the surface. 
     
     
         49 . A floor cleaning machine with a vibration dampening system, comprising:
 a motor attached to a structural member;   a handle;   a reciprocating apparatus disposed between the structural member and a vibrating element wherein the vibrating element is adapted to interface with a floor surface for cleaning the floor surface wherein the reciprocating apparatus is operatively attached to the motor for actuating the reciprocating apparatus and causing vibration of the vibrating element;   wherein a vibration dampener is disposed between the structural member and said handle; and   wherein the vibration dampener comprises a first tier and a second tier wherein the first and second tiers are defined by parallel planes wherein the first tier includes at least three first tier connectors interconnecting with at least three second tier connectors wherein the connectors are interdisposed with a vibration dampening element and wherein the connectors are directed towards an axis perpendicular to the parallel planes and substantially concentrically spaced around the axis perpendicular to the parallel planes.   
     
     
         50 . The floor cleaning machine with a vibration dampening system of  claim 49  further comprising one or more wheels attached to the handle for interfacing with the floor. 
     
     
         51 . The floor cleaning machine with a vibration dampening system of  claim 50  wherein the wheels are casters.