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Method and mechanism for converting vibration induced rotation into translational motion

US6799483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2001
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18544
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The conversion of vibration induced rotation into translational motion is effected by engaging two threaded bodies with a gap between them and vibrating one of the bodies to induce rolling contact rotation between the threads of the bodies relative to each other and generating a net translational motion of the other body along the axis of the threads of the translating body.

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