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Three-link toggle type positioning platform

US8272334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2010
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20341
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-link toggle type positioning platform comprises a first motor, a first ballscrew coupled to said first motor, a first linkage attached to the ballscrew a second linkage attached to the first linkage, and a third linkage attached to the second linkage. The ballscrew drives the first linkage, and then the first linkage drives the second linkage, and then the second linkage drives the third linkage, which drives a platform in a predetermined direction.

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