Apparatus and method for converting between linear and rotary motion and systems involving the same
AssigneeSencera Energy, Inc.
InventorRussell F. JEWETT
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Abstract
An apparatus and a method for converting linear motion to rotary motion are provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a plate having a plurality of connection points and a channel. The apparatus may also include a wobbler having an end that extends along the first axis and a cylindrical body having a second axis that is offset from the first axis by a first angle. The plate may be rotatably connected to the cylindrical body and configured to rotate about the second axis. The apparatus may further include a plurality of flexure assemblies connected to the plurality of connection points of the plate.
Claims17
1-18. (canceled)
An apparatus for converting linear motion to rotary motion about a first axis, comprising:
- a plate having at least one connection point extending outwards and a channel through the center;
- a wobbler having an end that extends along the first axis and at least one cylindrical body having a second axis that is parallel to the first axis and offset from the first axis;
- wherein the plate is rotatably connected to the cylindrical body and configured to rotate about the second axis;
- at least one first flexure having a first end, a second end, a length extending in a direction perpendicular to the second axis, a width extending parallel to the second axis, and a thickness;
- wherein the first end of the at least one first flexure is connected to a first connection point of the at least one connection point of the plate, and the second end of the at least one first flexure is configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis.
22-24. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.