Layered noncontact support platform
US10513011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B11/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A noncontact support system includes a table with a port layer having a pattern of interspersed pressure ports and vacuum ports. A pressure conduit layer includes a grid pattern of pressure conduits, connectable to a pressure source, each of the pressure ports being located on an axis passing through an intersection of at least two of the pressure conduits and substantially orthogonal to the grid pattern of pressure conduits. A vacuum conduit layer includes a grid pattern of vacuum conduits, connectable to a suction source, each of the vacuum ports being located on an axis passing through an intersection of at least two of the vacuum conduits and substantially orthogonal to the grid pattern of vacuum conduits. The grid pattern of vacuum conduits is laterally offset from the grid pattern of pressure conduits such that each intersection of pressure conduits is laterally offset from all intersections of the vacuum conduits.
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