Nikon had two patents in advanced materials during Q1 2024. Nikon Corp filed a patent in Q1 2024 addressing vibrational disturbances in mechanical positioning systems by using a combination of active and passive vibration dampening methods. The system includes a mechanical positioning system, a payload, and a vibration dampening module with active and/or passive vibration dampeners. GlobalData’s report on Nikon gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Nikon grant share with advanced materials as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Systems and methods for reducing vibrational disturbances (Patent ID: US20240061394A1)
The patent filed by Nikon Corp addresses the issue of vibrational disturbances in mechanical positioning systems by utilizing a combination of active and passive vibration dampening methods. The system described in the patent includes a vibration dampening module that is connected to both the mechanical positioning system and the payload, with the module consisting of an active vibration dampener and/or a passive vibration dampener. The active vibration dampener can operate in multiple directions, with claims specifying configurations for operation in three, four, five, or six different directions.
Furthermore, the patent details the positioning of the active vibration dampener between the mechanical positioning system and the payload, while the passive vibration dampener is located between the two components. The system is designed to dampen vibrations of the payload within specific frequency ranges, with the passive vibration dampener utilizing an elastomeric material for this purpose. Additionally, the patent includes claims related to the use of sensors to measure dynamical properties of the system and controllers to direct the active vibration dampener based on these measurements, with sensors including position sensors, velocity sensors, accelerometers, force sensors, and torque sensors.
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