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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2005
Robert J. Calvet, Pasadena, CA (US);
Roman C. Gutierrez, Arcadia, CA (US);
Kumaraswamy Jayaraj, San Diego, CA (US);
Tim Quang-tinh Ngo, San Diego, CA (US);
Robert J. Calvet, Pasadena, CA (US);
Roman C. Gutierrez, Arcadia, CA (US);
Kumaraswamy Jayaraj, San Diego, CA (US);
Tim Quang-Tinh Ngo, San Diego, CA (US);
Siimpel Corporation, Arcadia, CA (US);
Abstract
A method and system for limiting the motion of components such as the optics of a camera are disclosed. The system can comprise a stage and a snubber assembly for controlling motion of the stage in six degrees of freedom. For example, the snubber assembly can permit movement in one translational degree of freedom while substantially limiting motion in the other five degrees of motion so as to facilitate focusing and/or zooming of a camera while inhibiting misalignment of the optics and while providing some protection against shock and vibration. Such motion control can be achieved while mitigating costs associated with precision manufacturing of the snubber assembly.