Linear suspension device
First Claim
1. A flexible mechanical suspension system for attachment and guidance of devices in limited straight line reciprocating motion comprising:
- a radially flexible substantially planar ring having a top substantially planar surface and a bottom substantially planar surface;
a plurality of straps fixedly attached at each end of said straps to said flexible ring, wherein said ring is grounded at a plurality of points not coincident with said strap ends; and
an attachment means fixedly attached to the midpoint of each of said straps and adapted for connection to a reciprocating device.
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Abstract
A suspension system for linear reciprocating device which allows a relatively large axial stroke while also providing long life and high torsional and radial stiffness. The system consists of a grounded ring to which pairs of substantially coplanar cross straps are connected about an axis of symmetry around the ring. The midpoints of the straps are attached to the reciprocating device. In operation the flexing of the straps in combination with the distortion of the grounded ring allows for a greater axial stroke within a smaller perimeter than using flexing straps alone. This allows the suspension device to be utilized in a much smaller area providing further advantages in application.
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7 Claims
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1. A flexible mechanical suspension system for attachment and guidance of devices in limited straight line reciprocating motion comprising:
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a radially flexible substantially planar ring having a top substantially planar surface and a bottom substantially planar surface; a plurality of straps fixedly attached at each end of said straps to said flexible ring, wherein said ring is grounded at a plurality of points not coincident with said strap ends; and an attachment means fixedly attached to the midpoint of each of said straps and adapted for connection to a reciprocating device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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