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Compliant rotary mechanism and method

US8220777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2006
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01H11/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are various systems and methods to generate rotary motion. In one embodiment, a system is provided, which comprises one or more anchors, and a mass configured for rotary motion. Also, one or more compliant two-position mechanisms are attached to the mass and to the one or more anchors. The compliant two-position mechanisms restrict the rotary motion of the mass from a first angular position to a second angular position.

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