CPC F16F 15/04 (2013.01) [F16F 2228/063 (2013.01)] | 4 Claims |
1. An isolation system comprising:
a buckling beam comprising a first end and a second end; and
a first restraining mechanism engaged with the buckling beam, the first restraining mechanism being configured to variably control a first restraining condition of the buckling beam and to thereby affect a negative stiffness of the buckling beam,
wherein the buckling beam is movably pinned or fixed at the first end,
wherein the first restraining mechanism is configured to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position to control whether the buckling beam has a pinned restraining condition or a fixed restraining condition at the first end,
wherein the first restraining mechanism includes an actuator configured to move the first restraining mechanism between the engaged position and the disengaged position, and
wherein the actuator is a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator, an electromagnetic motor with lead screw, a piezoelectric actuator, or a magnetostrictive actuator.
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