Micro-positioning device

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2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Budd, Mark (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

Reexamination Certificate

active

10529007

ABSTRACT:
A micro-positioning device adapted for displacement in a direction of travel. The device has a frame, an actuator attached to the frame, and a hydraulic booster attached to the frame and operably connected to the actuator. The actuator is adapted for activation and de-activation in sequence to achieve a displacement in the direction of travel. The hydraulic booster is adapted for amplifying or de-amplifying displacement in the direction of travel. The hydraulic booster converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy and converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy to modify the displacement.

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