Flexure for accommodating misalignments in an assembly
US10912211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/0005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexure is disclosed for accommodating misalignments in an assembly. The flexure can include a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible portion coupling the first portion and the second portion to one another. The flexible portion can facilitate relative movement between the first and second portions in a plurality of degrees of freedom. The flexure can further include one or more stops operable to limit relative movement between the first and second portions in at least two of the plurality of degrees of freedom.
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