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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2026
Filed:
May. 30, 2024
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Erik Alan Holverson, Redmond, WA (US);
Nicolas A. Denhez, Redmond, WA (US);
Gabriele D'amone, San Mateo, CA (US);
Young Duk Song, Redmond, WA (US);
James Anthony Trzaskos, Kirkland, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
An AR/VR headset that is configured to be worn on a user's head. The headset includes a first sprocket, a second sprocket and a ball chain engaging the first and second sprockets. A rotating actuator engages the first sprocket such that the first sprocket rotates and the ball chain translates along the first and second sprockets when torque is applied to the rotating actuator. The ball chain applies torque to the second sprocket as the ball chain translates along the first and second sprockets. A transmission gear engages the second sprocket and rotates with the second sprocket. A first arm includes a first set of internal gear teeth, and a second arm includes a second set of internal gear teeth. The transmission gear engages the first and second sets of gear teeth such that rotation of the transmission gear moves the second arm relative to the first arm.