IP Library Granted Patent US 9,850,977
Granted Patent B2
US 9,850,977 · App. 15/239,415 · Granted Dec 26, 2017

Bolt through hydraulic mount with and without a decoupler

Inventors: Zoren E. Gaspar (Huron, OH); Jay W. Thornhill (Milan, OH)
Assignee: The Pullman Company
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Patent No.
US 9,850,977
App. No.
15/239,415
Granted
Dec 26, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an hydraulic mount for coupling first second components in a vehicle. The mount has a first elastomeric member defining a first portion of a first chamber, and a second elastomeric member defining a second portion of the first chamber and a second chamber. The chambers are each able to retain fluid in a liquid seal manner. An inner tube assembly defines an opening for receiving a bolt. The elastomeric members may be fixedly secured to an outer surface of the inner tube assembly. An inner ring is fixedly coupled to the inner tube assembly at a position between the two chambers. The second elastomeric member is fixedly secured to an outer surface of the inner ring. A decoupler is fixedly disposed within the inner ring and adapted to move between rigid surfaces adjacent the first and second chambers.

Claims (39)

1. A hydraulic mount for coupling a first component and a second component in a vehicle, the mount comprising:

a first elastomeric member defining a first portion of a first chamber;

a second elastomeric member defining a second portion of the first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber and the second chamber each able to retain fluid in a liquid seal manner;

an inner tube assembly defining an opening for receiving a bolt, wherein the first elastomeric member and the second elastomeric member are fixedly secured to an outer surface of the inner tube assembly;

an inner ring fixedly coupled to the inner tube assembly at a position between the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the second elastomeric member is fixedly secured to an outer surface of the inner ring; and

a decoupler fixedly disposed within the inner ring, the decoupler adapted to move between rigid surfaces adjacent the first and second chambers, wherein the decoupler includes:

a decoupler housing including an annular channel, a bottom surface, and a lower opening in the bottom surface, the lower opening enabling fluid to flow into and out from the annular chamber relative to the second chamber;

a decoupler ring movable axially within the annular channel;

a decoupler cap configured to rest at least partially within the decoupler housing and including at least one opening for enabling fluid flow therethrough into and out from the annular chamber relative to the second chamber; and

wherein a surface of the decoupler housing and a surface of the decoupler cap define axially spaced apart surfaces that act as limits of axial travel for the decoupler ring.

2. The mount of claim 1 , wherein:

the decoupler includes a fluid track; and

wherein the fluid flows between the first chamber and the second chamber by way of the fluid-track.

3. The mount of claim 2 , wherein the fluid track of the decoupler forms a serpentine flow path.

4. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the fluid flows between the first chamber and the second chamber by way of the fluid-track when the decoupler ring abuts with either the bottom surface of the decoupler housing or the decoupler cap.

5. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the decoupler is operable to isolate vibrations having an amplitude less than a predetermined amplitude, and to dampen vibrations having an amplitude greater than the predetermined amplitude, at a predetermined frequency.

6. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the decoupler is operable to isolate vibrations having an amplitude less than or equal to a predetermined amplitude for all frequencies.

7. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the decoupler is adapted to dampen vibrations having an amplitude greater than a predetermined amplitude at a predetermined frequency.

8. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the second chamber is axially spaced apart from the first chamber.

9. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the decoupler is housed within an annular opening in the second elastomeric member and arranged concentrically with the inner tube assembly.

10. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the inner tube assembly includes:

an inner tube arranged concentrically within the first and second elastomeric members.

11. The mount of claim 10 , wherein the inner tube assembly further comprises:

a lower support member fixedly coupled to the inner tube;

wherein the first elastomeric member is bonded to an outer surface of the inner tube;

wherein the second elastomeric member is fixedly secured to an outer surface of the lower support member, and

wherein the inner ring is fixedly coupled to the lower support member.

12. A hydraulic mount for coupling a first component and a second component in a vehicle, the mount comprising:

a first elastomeric member defining a first portion of a first chamber;

a second elastomeric member defining a second portion of the first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber and the second chamber each able to retain fluid in a liquid seal manner;

an inner tube assembly defining an opening for receiving a bolt, wherein the first elastomeric member and the second elastomeric member are fixedly secured to an outer surface of the inner tube assembly;

an inner ring fixedly coupled to the inner tube assembly at a position between the first chamber and the second chamber;

the inner ring including an annular channel and arranged concentrically with the inner tube assembly, the second elastomeric member being fixedly secured to an outer surface of the inner ring;

a decoupler assembly fixedly disposed within the inner ring, the decoupler assembly including a non-linear flow path formed on a surface thereof to channel flow along a non-linear path; and

the decoupler assembly further including an element disposed for axial movement to further help control fluid flow between the first and second chambers, in response to vibrations.

13. The mount of claim 12 , wherein the decoupler assembly includes:

a decoupler housing having an annular channel formed therein, and wherein the non-linear flow path formed on the surface includes a non-linear flow path formed on an exterior surface of the decoupler housing.

14. The mount of claim 12 , wherein the element forms a decoupler ring disposed in the annular channel of the decoupler housing, the decoupler ring being able to move axially within the decoupler housing in response to vibration experienced by the mount.

15. The mount of claim 14 , wherein the decoupler assembly further includes a decoupler cap positioned in the annular channel of the decoupler housing for helping to control axial movement of the decoupler ring and further helping to control fluid flow into and out from the first chamber relative to the decoupler housing.

Assignments (12)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 72553 FRAME 230. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CHANGE OF NAME. Recorded Feb 11, 2026
From: THE PULLMAN COMPANY
To: THE PULLMAN COMPANY LLC
Reel/Frame 075530/0507 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Aug 20, 2025
From: THE PULLMAN COMPANY
To: THE PULLMAN COMPANY LLC
Reel/Frame 072553/0230 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (ABL) Recorded Apr 7, 2023
From: TENNECO INC.; DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY
To: CITIBANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 063268/0506 →
NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS (FIRST LIEN) Recorded Nov 22, 2022
From: DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; TENNECO INC.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY
To: CITIBANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 061989/0689 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 19, 2022
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: TENNECO INC.; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; TENNECO INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY; TENNECO GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC.; CLEVITE INDUSTRIES INC.; TMC TEXAS INC.; CARTER AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; FELT PRODUCTS MFG. CO. LLC; MUZZY-LYON AUTO PARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN IP LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL PISTON RINGS, LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; F-M MOTORPARTS TSC LLC; F-M TSC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL VALVE TRAIN INTERNATIONAL LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL SEVIERVILLE, LLC; BECK ARNLEY HOLDINGS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL FILTRATION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL FINANCING CORPORATION; FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS US LLC
Reel/Frame 061975/0218 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 19, 2022
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: TENNECO INC.; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS US LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.
Reel/Frame 061975/0031 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 19, 2022
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: TENNECO INC.; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS US LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.
Reel/Frame 061971/0156 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 17, 2021
From: TENNECO INC.; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS US LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 055626/0065 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 1, 2020
From: TENNECO INC.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS US LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; DRIV AUTOMOTIVE INC.; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 054555/0592 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 7, 2018
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: THE PULLMAN COMPANY
Reel/Frame 048099/0940 →
CONFIRMATORY GRANT OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN UNITED STATES PATENTS Recorded Oct 9, 2018
From: TENNECO INC.; TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.; TENNECO INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP.; THE PULLMAN COMPANY; TENNECO GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC.; CLEVITE INDUSTRIES INC.; TMC TEXAS INC.; CARTER AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE LLC; FELT PRODUCTS MFG. CO. LLC; MUZZY-LYON AUTO PARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN IP LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL PISTON RINGS, LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL MOTORPARTS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS LLC; F-M MOTORPARTS TSC LLC; F-M TSC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL VALVETRAIN INTERNATIONAL LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL SEVIERVILLE, LLC; BECK ARNLEY HOLDINGS LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL FILTRATION LLC; FEDERAL-MOGUL FINANCING CORPORATION; FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS US LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
Reel/Frame 047223/0001 →
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS Recorded Jun 14, 2017
From: THE PULLMAN COMPANY
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 042809/0575 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 14754740 · Jun 30, 2015
Division 14028606 · Sep 17, 2013
Provisional Application 61702828 · Sep 19, 2012
Related Publication 20160356336A1 · Dec 8, 2016