X-Y movement mechanism

Details X-Y movement mechanism X-Y movement mechanism

1992-12-17

1994-08-30

Braun, Leslie A.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

108143, 248184, 384 42, G05G 1100, F16C 3300

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053417003

ABSTRACT:
An X-Y movement mechanism includes a fixed base having a first surface and a movable member having a second surface. The movable member is disposed for movement relative to the fixed base with the second surface being parallel with and facing toward the first surface. At least a first groove in the first surface extends in an X direction and a second groove in the second surface extends in a Y direction. The X direction is different from and at an angle with respect to the Y direction and both are parallel to the first surface and to the second surface. The first and second grooves respectively have overlying regions when the movable member is disposed for movement relative to the fixed base. An X-Y guide element has a first half and a second half. The first half is disposed in the first groove for sliding, non-rotating relative movement therebetween in the X direction. The second half is disposed in the second groove for sliding, non-rotating relative movement therebetween in the Y direction. The first and second halves include portions thereof disposed within the overlying regions of the first and second grooves. The movable member is capable of movement in the X direction as the first half of the X-Y guide element moves in the X direction along the first groove and in the Y direction as the second groove moves in the Y direction on the second half of the X-Y guide element.

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