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High fidelity mechanical transmission system and interface device

  • US 6,020,875 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1997
  • Issued: 02/01/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A transmission system for transmitting motion and force between a driven object and an actuator, the transmission system comprising:

  • an actuator stage coupled to said actuator, said actuator stage including;

    a capstan pulley coupled to said actuator, said capstan pulley rotatable about a first axis by said actuator;

    a capstan drum rotatable about a second axis; and

    a flexible member having two ends and coupling said capstan pulley to said capstan drum, wherein said flexible member is coupled to said capstan drum at each end of said flexible member, and wherein said capstan pulley causes said capstan drum to rotate about said second axis for multiple revolutions; and

    an output stage coupled to said actuator stage, said output stage coupled to said driven object to rotate said driven object.

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