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Relative translation system

US9726267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2014
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B15/006
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A relative translation system is disclosed. The relative translation system can include a relative translation assembly and a drive mechanism. The relative translation assembly can have a fixed support member, a translatable member supported by the fixed support member, and a translation guide portion to facilitate translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member. The translation guide portion can have a fixed translation member and a movable translation member. The movable translation member can be configured to maintain preload on the fixed and movable translation members and accommodate thermal expansion. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member.

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