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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2008
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2006
Richard A. Meyer, Chaska, MN (US);
Ian T. Kunsch, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Christopher P. Zupancich, Shakopee, MN (US);
Bradley C. Litz, Chaska, MN (US);
Richard A. Meyer, Chaska, MN (US);
Ian T. Kunsch, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Christopher P. Zupancich, Shakopee, MN (US);
Bradley C. Litz, Chaska, MN (US);
MTS Systems Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
A platform balance includes a first frame support and a second frame support movable relative to the first frame support. At least one counter balance assembly is provided to support the static weight of the first frames support and elements connected thereto. The counterbalance assembly includes a beam and a pivot assembly allowing the beam to pivot. A weight is selectively positionable on the beam. A compliant assembly is supported by the beam on a portion thereof on a side of the pivot assembly opposite the weight. The compliant assembly supports the first frame support. The compliant assembly includes a second pivot assembly and a planar motion assembly coupled to the second pivot assembly.