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Vibration isolation system with support divided into sections, and method for controlling same

US9458908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2014
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/0232
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vibration isolation system which comprises a support divided into a plurality of rigid sections on which a displaceable stage is arranged. The sections are arranged on pneumatic bearings, and the pneumatic bearings of the individual sections are controlled independently from each other and based on the position of the displaceable stage.

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