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US 2002/0170385 A1Published application
Combined vertical and rotational motion indexing mechanism
AssigneeThe Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsStephan T. Dubas, Joseph B. Schlenoff
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Abstract
A mechanical indexing device. The device comprises a mechanism for converting linear motion into many different combinations of linear and rotary motion, whereby an object can be moved along a desired linear path and indexed through a desired arc of rotation.
Claims6
A device for converting linear motion into a desired combination of linear and rotational motion, comprising
- a. a linear motion producing element, having a fixed lower portion, and a moveable upper portion capable of moving between a lower position and an upper position;
- b. a table, having a circular perimeter, affixed to said moveable upper portion of said linear motion producing element;
- c. a plurality of pegs, spaced evenly around said circular perimeter of said table, and radiating outward therefrom;
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- d. an indexer, having a near side and a far side, wherein said near side is positioned proximate said circular perimeter of said table, and wherein said near side opens into a slot, being sized to receive one of said pegs and being shaped to guide said one of said pegs to create said desired combination of linear and rotational motion of said table as said movable upper portion of said linear motion producing element moves from said lower position to said upper position and back to said lower position.
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