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Symmetric spindle design

US7815373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2005
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C25/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A symmetric ultra-precision spindle design in which all forces of constraint are, within the tolerances of manufacturing and assembly processes, symmetrically arranged about its axis. Additionally this design may require little or no external power other than the forces to rotate the spindle.

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