Systems and methods for flexure-based bearing mounting

A bearing assembly comprising:

• a sleeve defining a bearing gap;
• a front plate;
• and
• a feature comprising a pair of flanges connected by a hinge, wherein:
• a first flange of the pair of flanges is coupled to the front plate;
• a second flange of the pair of flanges is coupled to the sleeve;
• and
• the feature is configured to deform at the hinge based on displacement of the sleeve relative to the front plate.

A bearing assembly feature comprising:

• a hinge;
• and
• a pair of flanges connected by the hinge, wherein:
• a first flange of the pair of flanges is coupled to a front plate;
• a second flange of the pair of flanges is coupled to a sleeve;
• and
• the bearing assembly feature is configured to deform at the hinge based on displacement of the sleeve relative to the front plate.

A device comprising:

• a translator to move relative to a stator;
• and
• a bearing assembly supporting the translator as the translator moves along the stator, the bearing assembly comprising:
• a feature comprising a pair of flanges connected by a hinge, wherein:
• a first flange of the pair of flanges is coupled to a front plate;
• a second flange of the pair of flanges is coupled to a sleeve;
• and
• the feature is configured to deform at the hinge based on displacement of the sleeve relative to the front plate.