| 摘要 |
In one aspect, an apparatus for use in forming a kinematic, or quasi-kinematic, coupling having at least one component including a plate adapted for carrying a plurality of bearing elements comprises a template including a plurality of supports adapted for engaging and assisting in aligning the plurality of bearing elements relative to the plate of the component. The template may be used in forming either a top or base of the coupling. The top may further be adapted to be inverted relative to the base, which may also include bearing elements for receiving bearing elements associated with the top. A further embodiment relates to using a first template adapted to form a first component to create a second template adapted to form a second component. Another embodiment relates to creating a base adapted for engaging a top on two opposing sides. Another embodiment relates to creating a base with a degree-of-freedom. Related methods are also disclosed. |
