Parallel mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6330837
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09486287

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A parallel mechanism is capable of positioning and orienting an end platform with up to six or more degrees of freedom. In preferred embodiments, the mechanism includes six links having a first and second ends. The first end is connected to an end platform for supporting a tool, while the second end is connected to an actuator capable of translating the second end. A rotational drive mechanism may be provided for rotating an object mounted on the end platform at varying orientations of the end platform independently of movement of the end platform as a whole. The links may be curved in order to avoid interference between adjoining links, thereby permitting an increased range of motion and improved dexterity of the mechanism.

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MICRODEXTERITY SYSTEMS INC6401 POPLAR AVENUE MEMPHIS TN 38119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Charles, Steve T Germantown, TN 6 1726
Stoughton, Robert S Albuquerque, NM 3 374

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