Patent ID: 7874223
Filing Date: 2011-01-25
Classification: A63B,B25J,B60G,B81B,F16F,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A compliant mechanism comprising first and second support structures each comprising a translational axis mounted perpendicular to one another; first and second resilient members, each comprising a length attached to first and second slidable structures, respectively, positioned on each support structure; a first link pivotally connected directly or indirectly to each of the slidable structures, and an adjustment block attached to one of the structures for changing the length of the resilient member of that structure, wherein the resilient members have an equal stiffness such that, in response to an applied force against the first slidable structure, the compliant mechanism provides a substantially constant acting force against the applied force as the slidable structures translate along a full length of each respective support structure.