VIBRATION ISOLATOR WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

A vibration isolation system includes first and second spaced apart supports. An elastic member is supported by the first and second supports and capable of bending in response to a load applied to a midportion of the elastic member intermediate the first and second supports to allow oscillation of the elastic member in response to a vibrating load in communication with the elastic member. An electromagnetic solenoid located below the elastic member and operably connected to the midportion of the elastic member to selectively apply load to the flexible member in a downward direction to adjust a natural frequency of the vibration isolation system. The electromagnetic solenoid can be adapted to alternatively or additionally selectively lock the elastic member against oscillation.