Patent ID: 9052567
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: B81B,G02B,G03B,H02N,H04M,H04N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device, comprising: a generally planar outer frame; a platform; a motion control mechanism adapted to permit movement of the platform in a plurality of directions relative to the outer frame; and an actuator contained at least partially within the motion control mechanism and operable to move the platform in a plurality of directions relative to the outer frame, including with translational movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the outer frame, wherein the actuator comprises a movable frame, and wherein the motion control mechanism comprises a plurality of flexures configured to cooperate to provide a lateral stiffness and a rotational stiffness between the outer frame and the moveable frame and wherein the lateral stiffness is comparatively higher than the rotational stiffness.