Illustration showing
Stillpoint with Threaded Riser
The patented Stillpoints System
consists of:
The Stillpoints consist
of an outer case (called the caylx due to its flower like petals
that line the inner shell), two layers of ceramic balls, and a
stainless steel pedestal. The Riser is an aluminum base with a
stainless steel stud, which accepts the Stillpoint.
The system functions as
a shock absorber for vibrations and resonances. The system
redirects vertical vibrations into horizontal motion and absorbs
it. Following the path of vibration from the top f the exposed
ceramic ball, as the component is placed on the Stillpoint, the
vibration contacts the ball (at 12 o'clock) and proceeds down the
ball. Vibration exits the ball at a diagonal (4 or 7 o'clock). The
weight of the component expands the second tier of balls, forcing
them into the petals. The petals flex and counter the vibration,
thereby absorbing it.
From a platform or
shelf, vibration enters the bottom outer rim of the Riser, travels
to the center of the Riser and traverses up the stud into the
center of the pedestal. Finally, vibration travels across the
pedestal to the outer edge into the ball/petal mechanism and is
absorbed.
The system utilizes
constrained layer damping techniques by assembling ceramic,
Delrin, stainless steel, and aluminum materials. The system also
provides for the leveling of components via the threaded Riser and
studs.
Stillpoints heighten
transparency, speed of transients, air, space, and dynamics, to
name only a few attributes, to aid in a very natural presentation.
Illustration showing Stillpoints damper
The above illustration
depicts Stillpoints technology which is at the base of each leg of
the Component Stand and ESS Rack.
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