Elastomeric post array mounting structure

An elastomeric post array mounting structure for suspending a precision device in any of a plurality of omnidirectional positions while minimizing the transmission of external stresses to the precision device, said structure comprising:

• a first rigid support section having a first surface;
• a first array of separate elastomeric first posts, each of said first posts having a first end attached to said first surface of said first rigid support section and a second end attached to a first surface of the precision device, each of said posts having a preselected cross-sectional-area and a preselected length between said first and second ends to achieve desired shear, tensile and compressive strengths for said mounting structure, said first array of separate elastomeric first posts acting collectively to suspend the precision device in a substantially fixed position relative to said first rigid support section for all orientations of said first rigid support section while minimizing the transmission of shear, tensile and compressive stresses to the precision device;
• a second rigid support section having a second surface;
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• a second array of separate elastomeric second posts, each of said second posts have a third end attached to said second surface of said second rigid support section and a fourth end attached to a second surface of the precision device.