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Lord Corporation

Randall S Wayland

Warren E Schmidt

James R Halladay

Thomas R Law

Tejbans S Kohli

A mounting (20) which provides superior isolation yet which eliminates damaging edge-induced shear strain (ENT) buildup in the elastomer sections (28) and (30) when exposed to high temperatures by having a first elastomer section (28) loaded in compression and a second elastomer section (30) loaded in shear. Exposing the mounting (20) to elevated temperature environments allows the first elastomer section (28) to expand in height and places the second elastomer section (30) in shear to accommodate the height change. The instant invention compensates for fluid and elastomer expansion due to high temperatures by providing a mechanical type compensator (37) which takes up less space and eliminates the pressure loss associated with air-charged compensators (99). Further, a unique combination of fluorinated fluids and polysiloxane polymer enables the mounting (20) to withstand temperatures of greater than 200 deg F. for extended periods of time.

High-temperature fluid mounting

A vibration isolating mount for connecting spaced structures and limiting noise transmission between the connected structures, such as between an aircraft and a turbine engine. The isolator comprises a pair of arms which are interconnected at one location by a torque tube pivotally connected to the aircraft structure and which are interconnected at another location by a tie brace which is also connected to the aircraft structure by a vibration isolator pad. The engine is connected to the arms by a hanger. The mount accepts various engine leads and reactions while minimizing the transmission of engine noise into the cabin of the aircraft.

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Fairview, PA, United States of America

Randall S Wayland