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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2016
Applicant:
Genesis Robotics Llp, Langley, CA;
Inventor:
James Brent Klassen, Langley, CA;
Assignee:
Genesis Robotics LLP, Langley, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02N 2/10 (2006.01); F16D 11/14 (2006.01); F16D 13/22 (2006.01); F16D 13/64 (2006.01); F16D 27/00 (2006.01); F16D 11/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 11/14 (2013.01); F16D 13/22 (2013.01); F16D 13/64 (2013.01); F16D 27/004 (2013.01); H02N 2/10 (2013.01); F16D 2011/008 (2013.01); F16D 2500/1022 (2013.01);
Abstract
A two dimensional structure such as a disk or belt is shaped or distorted to form a buckling wave. At least one contact touches the wave, two contacts squeezing the wave between them providing a firmer connection. The wave is propagated along the structure by any of a variety of means including magnets or piezo actuators. This movement of the wave moves the contacts relative to the two dimensional structure, providing a high leverage ratio.