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Title: Methods and systems for micro transmissions

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1166018

Methods and systems for micro transmissions for a micro machine may comprise an input shaft assembly coupled to a micro actuator, an output shaft assembly coupled to a micro shaft, and one or more power conversion elements operable to convert a first type of movement from the micro actuator into a second, disparate type of movement for the micro shaft.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
MicroZeus, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Patent Number(s):
8,915,158
Application Number:
11/757,321
OSTI ID:
1166018
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2007 Jun 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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