Method and apparatus for implementing ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage

Preissner, Curt A.; Vine, David; Jacobsen, Chris J.; Maser, Jorg M.; Lai, Barry; Roehrig, Christian; Schmidt, Oliver A.; Vogt, Franz Stefan

Title: Method and apparatus for implementing ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage

Abstract

A method and apparatus for implementing an ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage are provided. The ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage includes a first wedge supporting a second wedge, each wedge formed of a selected stable material having predefined rigidity and low thermal expansion coefficient, and integrated air bearings. A linear guiding mechanism includes a plurality of flexures. The first wedge is driven in a plane providing vertical motion on the second wedge with the integrated air bearings lifted and the flexures allowing for movement.

Inventors:: Preissner, Curt A.; Vine, David; Jacobsen, Chris J.; Maser, Jorg M.; Lai, Barry; Roehrig, Christian; Schmidt, Oliver A.; Vogt, Franz Stefan

Issue Date:: 2019-08-27

Research Org.:: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1576375

Patent Number(s):: 10393242

Application Number:: 15/253,092

Assignee:: UChicago Argonne, LLC (Chicago, IL)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16C - SHAFTS

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B23 - MACHINE TOOLS B23Q - DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16C - SHAFTS
F16C29/005 - {Guide rails or tracks for a linear bearing, i.e. adapted for movement of a carriage or bearing body there along}

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B23 - MACHINE TOOLS B23Q - DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING
B23Q1/25 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports
B23Q1/015 - {Frames, beds, pillars}

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16H - GEARING
F16H25/183 - {conveying only reciprocating motion, e.g. wedges}

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DOE Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2016 Aug 31

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING

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                    Preissner, Curt A., Vine, David, Jacobsen, Chris J., Maser, Jorg M., Lai, Barry, Roehrig, Christian, Schmidt, Oliver A., and Vogt, Franz Stefan. Method and apparatus for implementing ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage.  United States: N. p., 2019. 
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                    Preissner, Curt A., Vine, David, Jacobsen, Chris J., Maser, Jorg M., Lai, Barry, Roehrig, Christian, Schmidt, Oliver A., & Vogt, Franz Stefan. Method and apparatus for implementing ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage.  United States.

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                    Preissner, Curt A., Vine, David, Jacobsen, Chris J., Maser, Jorg M., Lai, Barry, Roehrig, Christian, Schmidt, Oliver A., and Vogt, Franz Stefan. Tue .  
        "Method and apparatus for implementing ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage".  United States.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1576375.

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  abstractNote = {A method and apparatus for implementing an ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage are provided. The ultra-high stability long-vertical travel stage includes a first wedge supporting a second wedge, each wedge formed of a selected stable material having predefined rigidity and low thermal expansion coefficient, and integrated air bearings. A linear guiding mechanism includes a plurality of flexures. The first wedge is driven in a plane providing vertical motion on the second wedge with the integrated air bearings lifted and the flexures allowing for movement.},

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