192 clutches and power-stop control – Elements – Wear compensators
Patent
1987-10-31
1989-04-18
Henry, Jon W.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Elements
Wear compensators
192 71, 192 84T, 185 29, G02B 2610
Patent
active
048221210
ABSTRACT:
An angular scan drive system is disclosed which permits the range of motion of a scanning mechanism to be selectively extended. The invention includes a mass (typically the scanning assembly) which is pivotally attached to a frame to scan in an oscillatory motion during a normal course of operation. A spring is included for applying a restoring force between the frame and the mass and, in accordance with the teachings of the invention, a mechanism is included for selectively coupling and decoupling the mass and the frame through the spring. In a particular embodiment, for example, the mechanism decouples the spring from the frame and attaches the free (frame) end of the spring to the mass on command during a specified portion of the scan cycle. Thus, both ends of the spring are attached to the mass thereby removing the restoring force of the spring from the assembly. With the restoring force of the spring removed, the pivotally mounted scanning assembly subsequently scans outside the nominal range to permit the performance of secondary taks until the mechanism is commanded to detach the frame end of the spring from the mass and to recouple it to the frame. At this point, normal operation resumes.
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Henry Jon W.
Karambelas A. W.
Laslo V. G.
Santa Barbara Research Center
Schubert W. C.
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