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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2001
Osamu Nakagaki, Nishikasugai-gun, JP;
Tatsuo Suzuki, Nishikasugai-gun, JP;
Tetsuo Asano, Nishikasugai-gun, JP;
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A vibration-damping device capable of reducing the transmission of noise caused by a water pump of a hybrid vehicle, for example, to a vehicle compartment. The vibration-damping device includes a cushion member, a pump mounting member, and an elastic support member. The cushion member supports the pump, and includes holding portions each with a slit formed between an upper and lower surface thereof for insertion therein of end edges of a pump extension member that extends from the pump. The pump mounting member includes inverted L-shaped cross-section retaining portions provided on an upper surface thereof, the supporting portions being disposed between the retaining portions and the upper surface of the pump mounting member to retain the cushion member to the pump mounting member. The elastic support member engages a lower side of the pump to provide support against lateral deflection of the pump.