Linear delta systems, hexapod systems, and related methods
US10906172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H21/54
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear delta system includes a support frame, rails mounted to the support frame, linear actuators, each linear actuator configured to translate along a longitudinal length of a respective rail, pairs of parallel rods each coupled to the linear actuators, a platform coupled to a longitudinal end of each of the pairs of parallel rods opposite the respective linear actuator, and an object coupled to the platform. Longitudinal axes of the rails are oriented parallel to each other and lie within a common plane or an uncommon plane. A method of forming a linear delta system includes mounting rails to a support frame, the rails having longitudinal axes that are parallel to each other and lying within a common plane, coupling a linear actuator to each of the rails, coupling a pair of parallel rods to each linear actuator, and coupling a platform to the pairs of parallel rods.
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