Modular Isolation Systems

摘要

A modular base isolation system suitable for constructing isolation floors and platforms using the same elements, and capable of scaling up or down to suit the payload mass. These systems are low profile and permit placement of such systems un paces having restricted headroom. Also kits and methods or making and using such modular isolation systems.

主权项

1. A kit for assembling a modular seismic isolation system comprising:
a) a plurality of isolation bearing elements, each such isolation bearing elements comprising:
i) a recessed load-bearing surface comprising a symmetrical combination of curved and linear shapes and joined to and contained withinii) a bearing casing comprising
A) a circumferential or parametric ring surrounding and projecting above the edge of the load-bearing surface, andB) a plate backing joined to the circumferential or parametric ring;wherein each said bearing casing comprises means for directly or indirectly joining each such bearing element to a plurality of other bearing casings;
b) a plurality of frame elements comprising a plurality of girder element assemblies, said girder element assembly comprising
i) a girder element having a length and a first and second end, said girder element comprising means proximal to each said first and second end for joining said girder assembly to a bearing assembly, and c) a plurality of hardened spherical balls.