Twisted string transmission
US9574646B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H19/0654
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A twisted string transmission system comprises a twisted string actuator, a force sensor, and a controller. The twisted string actuator is for converting a rotational motion into a linear force. The force sensor is for sensing the linear force. The controller is for receiving sensor information regarding the linear force from the force sensor and for providing control information to control the rotational motion based at least in part on the sensor information.
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