Positioning system
US6157157A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20201
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A positioning system for moving a device over an xy-plane has a drive mechanism with pivotable arms for moving a carriage over the xy-plane by driving it from one side. This drive mechanism allows the system to be made narrow along the other side.
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