| 摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus (25') for providing high bandwidth and low noise mechanical input and output for computer systems. A closed-loop, five member gimbal mechanism (46, 58, 48a, 48b, 50a and 50b) provides two revolute degrees of freedom to an object about two axies of rotation. A linear axis member (40) can be coupled to the gimbal mechanism at the axes' intersection and be translated along a third axis to provide a third degree of freedom. Transducers (42) associated with the provided degrees of freedom include sensors and actuators and provide an electromechanical interface between the objet (44) and a digital processing system (14). Capstan drive mechanisms (58) transmit forces between the transducers (42) and the object (44).</p> |
