Mechanical interface
US7997403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/45
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical interface for transferring a reciprocating movement from one element to another element releasably mountable thereto. The interface comprises at least three interface points, at least two of which being laterally spaced apart, and at least two of which being longitudinally spaced apart. A motion generator provides a reciprocating movement, which is transferred from the one element to the other element via at least one of the interface points. The interface point(s) transferring the movement includes contact portions having curved contact surfaces, such that the curved contact surfaces are in abutment with opposing contact surfaces of the interface point when the elements are mounted, thereby transferring the reciprocating movement.
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