Apparatuses and methods for controlling movement of components

摘要

An apparatus for controlling movement of a first component integrated with a second component may include a first clamp configured to engage the first component, a second clamp configured to engage the second component, and a plurality of connectors configured to connect the first and second clamps. The connectors may allow movement of the first clamp relative to the second clamp in a first direction between the first and second clamps. The connectors may limit movement of the first clamp relative to the second clamp in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

主权项

1. An apparatus for controlling movement of a first component integrated with a second component, the apparatus comprising:
a first clamp configured to directly engage an outer surface of the first component; a second clamp configured to directly engage an outer surface of the second component; and a plurality of connectors configured to connect the first and second clamps; wherein when the first clamp directly engages the outer surface of the first component, the second clamp directly engages the outer surface of the second component, and the plurality of connectors connects the first and second clamps, the connectors are further configured to allow movement of the first clamp relative to the second clamp in a first direction between the first and second clamps by sliding in the first direction relative to the first clamp, the second clamp, or the first and second clamps, and wherein when the first clamp directly engages the outer surface of the first component, the second clamp directly engages the outer surface of the second component, and the plurality of connectors connects the first and second clamps, the connectors are further configured to limit movement of the first clamp relative to the second clamp in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.