Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-28
2011-12-20
Ridley, Richard W (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
C074S490090, C901S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079284
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for swiveling an object around a stationary axis (16) which lies outside the space occupied by the device. The inventive device is characterized by unusually great rigidity. A supporting coupler (5) and a guiding coupler (10) are guided parallel to the frame (1) with the aid of cross-sliding elements. The supporting coupler (5) and the guiding coupler (10) are connected to a crank (4) by means of one respective revolute joint, the crank (4) guiding the supporting coupler (5) and the guiding coupler (10) along concentric, non-identical circular paths. The supporting coupler (5) and the guiding coupler (10) are provided with a second revolute joint located at the same distance from the first revolute joint, i.e. a revolute joint (5b) for the supporting coupler at the output end and a revolute joint (10b) for the guiding coupler at the output end, via which the two couplers (5, 10) are jointly connected to an output member (9). The tool is fixed to the output member (9), which follows a circular swiveling path about a stationary axis (16).
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Boes Terence
Collard & Roe P.C.
ESAB Cutting Systems GmbH
Ridley Richard W
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