Multi-flexure isolation system utilizing pseudoelastic multi-axis rotational flexures
US12117064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2224/0258
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-flexure payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside forces. The device can include a housing comprising an interior cavity configured to receive and support the payload. The device can further include a first flexure and a second flexure, each including a plurality of spokes made of a pseudoelastic shape-memory alloy anchored to the housing and configured to support the payload from the housing through an opening in the housing. The first and second flexures can each further include a common hub attached to a side of the payload and disposed in the opening in the housing wherein the each of the pluralities of spokes are anchored to the respective common hub.
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