Microtranslator

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1989-05-16

1992-10-06

Ramirez, Ramon O.

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248913, 74470, G01B 500

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051524880

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for holding a small workpiece or probe in a fixed orientation and for translating the workpiece/probe in one, two or three perpendicular directions by various displacement mechanisms. One embodiment uses two curvilinear frames of constant width, across which two other planar frames move for displacement in one direction. A second embodiment uses a flexible sheet frame resembling a parallelogram for displacement in one direction. A third embodiment uses a different parallelogram configuration. These and other displacement mechanisms are combined to allow displacement in one, two or three perpendicular directions.

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Aronstein, J., "Frictionless X, Y, Z and Theta Micropositioning", IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, May 1973, vol. 15, No. 12.

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