Electronic vibration dampening central rearview reinforcing assembly
First Claim
1. An apparatus for damping vibrations in a central rearview mirror of a vehicle comprising:
- A first mounting platform with a defined interior space;
the said first mounting platform including an indentation and support apparatus suitable for the insertion of a central rearview mirror bracket;
An inertial damper comprised of a Piezo crystal mounted within the said housing structure sandwiched between flexible rubber supports with weights mounted on the outside of the said rubber supports, such mounting allowing the internal damper to vibrate independently of the housing structure;
A detachable pivot attached to said inertial damper;
A secondary mounting platform suspended on said detachable pivot;
A Piezo electric vibration damping device attached to said secondary mounting platform, wherein said secondary mounting platform is in the form of a support arm to match the shape of the central rearview mirror housing backing;
The said Piezo electric vibration damping device being attached inside the said secondary mounting platform, wherein the said Piezo electric vibration-damping device consists of Piezo crystals with electrical outputs;
The said secondary mounting platform including clamps, with protruding arms, at their extremities;
Said clamps having a spring-loaded sleeve pushing against the clamp'"'"'s protruding arms; and
wherein the said first mounting platform includes a circuit card supporting a detachable input connection, silicon bridge rectifiers, a two-position switch, Light Emitting Diodes, and a detachable DC output connection.
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Abstract
A reinforcing structure for an automobile'"'"'s central rearview mirror which includes an electronic vibration-dampening device. The reinforcing structure includes Piezo electric elements attached to a support structure, a clamping mechanism to stabilize the reflective mirror element and electronics including LEDs to dissipate energy extracted from the mirror. The vibration-dampening features include Piezo electric crystals attached to a support structure to press against the central rearview mirror housing and a circuit card with various components to dissipate unwanted vibration. Also, the invention includes a spring loaded, pivoted clamping system to further stabilize the entire structure. The invention achieves dampening mainly through the application of an inertial dampening system that utilizes Piezo crystals and weights to adequately absorb excess vibration. The invention allows for compatibility between various styles of rearview mirrors as well as allowing for adjustment of the angle of the mirror through a detachable pivot which attaches the inertial dampening system connected to the support structure to a clamping base. The proposed invention can adequately dampen dangerous and unwanted vibration as well as provide an entertaining indication as to when vibrations are being suppressed electronically.
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9 Claims
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1. An apparatus for damping vibrations in a central rearview mirror of a vehicle comprising:
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A first mounting platform with a defined interior space;
the said first mounting platform including an indentation and support apparatus suitable for the insertion of a central rearview mirror bracket;
An inertial damper comprised of a Piezo crystal mounted within the said housing structure sandwiched between flexible rubber supports with weights mounted on the outside of the said rubber supports, such mounting allowing the internal damper to vibrate independently of the housing structure;
A detachable pivot attached to said inertial damper;
A secondary mounting platform suspended on said detachable pivot;
A Piezo electric vibration damping device attached to said secondary mounting platform, wherein said secondary mounting platform is in the form of a support arm to match the shape of the central rearview mirror housing backing;
The said Piezo electric vibration damping device being attached inside the said secondary mounting platform, wherein the said Piezo electric vibration-damping device consists of Piezo crystals with electrical outputs;
The said secondary mounting platform including clamps, with protruding arms, at their extremities;
Said clamps having a spring-loaded sleeve pushing against the clamp'"'"'s protruding arms; and
wherein the said first mounting platform includes a circuit card supporting a detachable input connection, silicon bridge rectifiers, a two-position switch, Light Emitting Diodes, and a detachable DC output connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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