Mechanism for converting rotary motion into precise low speed linear motion
US4041795A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1976 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18608
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a device for producing precise linear movement in response to a rotary input. More particularily, the invention comprises two threaded shafts respectively having threads of different pitches, one of the shafts being secured against both axial and rotation movements and the other shaft being connected to an actuated device in such fashion that only axial movements of the other shaft is permitted, and cylindrical member rotated by a power source connected by separate threaded sections to both said threaded shafts, whereby rotation of the cylindrical member results in a low speed movement of the actuated member at a rate proportional to the difference in the reciprocals of the thread pitches.
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