Wedge mechanism

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2002-04-01

2008-12-16

Macarthur, Victor (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Flexibly connected rigid members

Elastomer interposed between radially spaced members

C403S220000, C403S227000, C403S228000, C403S291000, C404S051000, C404S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07465120

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical wedge mechanism comprising base member, output member, and movable wedge member in which frictional connections between mutually movable mechanical members are replaced with shear deformations in elastomeric shims connecting respective surfaces of the members, thus effectively reducing frictional losses in the mechanism.

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