Systems and methods for providing a haptic device
US8002089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2121/20
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a haptic device are described. In one described system, a first brake surface of a first element contacts a second brake surface of a second element. At least one actuator is configured to exert a force on at least one of the first and second elements. A flexure is coupled to at least one of the first element, the second element, a housing, a manipulandum, and a shaft coupled to the manipulandum. The flexure provides a degree of rotational flexibility to the manipulandum when the at least one actuator exerts the force. The described system may include a processor in communication with the at least one actuator for providing the haptic effects.
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