Mechanical capstan amplifier

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9016744
APP PUB NO 20130131815A1
SERIAL NO

13697931

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A mechanical capstan amplifier. The mechanical capstan amplifier (60) having a first tensioner (64) with a first actuating rod (72) extending therefrom. The first tensioner (64) is configured to rotate the first actuating rod (72). The amplifier (60) also includes a drive motor (62) having a drive rod (78) extending therefrom. The drive motor (62) is configured to rotate the drive rod (78). A first cord (66), extending between the first actuating rod (72) and a first load to be moved also extends at least partially around the drive rod (78). Actuation of the first tensioner (64) causes the first cord (66) to tighten around the drive rod (78) and moves the load.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY340 WEST STATE STREET UNIT 14 ATHENS OH 45701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Starkey, Michael Charlotte, US 77 848

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