Separable infinite rotation fiber optic and slip ring rotary joint for suspension arm
US10955620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/108
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A suspension arm assembly including at least two members relatively rotatable about each other at a joint, with at least one of the joints comprising an infinite rotation joint. The infinite rotation joint allows the members at the infinite rotation joint to have unlimited rotation relative to one another. The infinite rotation joint is configured to pass at least an optical signal therethrough. The infinite rotation joint includes a stator and a rotor. At least two portions of the infinite rotation joint are separable and can automatically form a unit when adjacent arms are connected together such that the infinite rotation joint can be separated into the at least two portions. The at least two portions are configured to be automatically connected to allow the optical signal to pass therethrough once the at least two portions are engaged.
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