Rotation flexure with temperature controlled modal frequency
US10288121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2238/022
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexure bearing includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of substantially planar radially extending blades coupled between the inner and outer race. The blades have a thickness that is thinner than a thickness of the inner and outer races. The inner race, outer race, and blades have substantially the same height. At least one heating element is coupled to the inner race and/or the outer race. The heating element is configured to apply heat to the race that it is coupled to in order to tune the flexure bearing.
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