Piezoelectric actuated gimbal
US8016254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1282
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gimbal is described and which includes a fixed base member defining an axis of rotation; a second member concentrically oriented relative to the axis of rotation; a linear actuator oriented in immediate, adjoining force transmitting relation relative to the base member or to the second member, and which applies force along a linear axis which is tangential to the axis of rotation so as to cause the second member to rotate coaxially relative to the fixed base member; and an object of interest mounted to the second member such that the object of interest is selectively moved relative to the base member about the axis of rotation.
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