Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Patent
1996-09-03
1998-08-04
Marmor, Charles A.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
409201, 409235, 414917, 901 22, B25T 1100, B23C 106
Patent
active
057877580
ABSTRACT:
A three-axis machine is disclosed. The machine includes a machine component to which a workpiece or tool can be attached. An actuator, such as three powered extensible legs, is connected between the machine component and a support structure. Three control arms also are connected between the machine component and the support structure. Preferably, each control arm is pivotably connected to the support structure and the machine component and includes a pair of four-bar linkages connected in series. The control arms are oriented to permit rapid movement of the machine component along any or all of the three linear axes, while restricting rotational movement of the machine component along the rotational axes.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4762459 (1988-08-01), Morita et al.
patent: 4806068 (1989-02-01), Kohli et al.
patent: 5028180 (1991-07-01), Sheldon et al.
patent: 5388935 (1995-02-01), Sheldon
Jean-Pierre Merlet, published on the Internet at http://www.inria.fr/prisme/personnel/merlet eng.html, .sctn.Parallel manipulators, drawings and references for Manipulateurs a 3 degres de liberte.
Grabow Troy
Marmor Charles A.
Sheldon/Van Someren Inc.
Van Someren Robert A.
LandOfFree
Three-axis machine for rapid and rigid manipulation of component does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Three-axis machine for rapid and rigid manipulation of component, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Three-axis machine for rapid and rigid manipulation of component will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1166360