Monolithic two-axis flexure with center hole feature
US12313905B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/54
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Flexure structures, assemblies incorporating flexure structures, and methods utilizing flexure structures to support objects are provided. A flexure structure as disclosed can be formed monolithically from a single piece of material, includes a center aperture to accommodate at least portions of other elements or structures, allows for rotation of a supported object in two axes with very little translational movement of the supported object, provides mounting fixtures on opposite sides of the flexure structure, and has a relatively high load capacity. Flexure structures include base mounts that can each be joined to a first side of an interconnect structure by flexure blades, and object mounts that are each joined to a second side of the interconnect structure by flexure blades. The flexure structure can be a generally annular structure, with the center aperture formed or defined at least in part by the interconnect structure.
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