Lamina emergent torsional joint and related methods
US9157497B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/34
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torsional joint assembly formed from a substantially planar material sheet comprises a plurality of contiguous segments. The contiguous segments include at least two, substantially parallel hinge segments, each being coupleable to a loading structure; and at least a first connecting element connecting the hinge segments one to another, the connecting element extending substantially orthogonally to the hinge segments.
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