Nikon had 36 patents in future of work during Q1 2024. Nikon Corp’s patents in Q1 2024 address vibrational disturbances in mechanical positioning systems using a combination of active and passive vibration dampening. They also include innovations in lens barrel design for focus adjustment, a robot system with adjustable baseline length for distance measurement, and an image sensor with dual pixels and control units for charge transfer. 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 future of work as a theme is 41% 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 consists of both an active vibration dampener and a passive vibration dampener, which are coupled to the mechanical positioning system and the payload. The active vibration dampener can operate in multiple directions, ranging from three to six directions, and may include actuators such as piezoelectric actuators. The passive vibration dampener, typically made of elastomeric material, is designed to dampen vibrations with frequencies up to 300 Hz. Additionally, the system may include sensors to measure dynamical properties of the system and controllers to direct the active vibration dampener to compensate for vibrations based on these properties.
Overall, the patent outlines a system that effectively addresses vibrational disturbances in mechanical positioning systems by combining active and passive vibration dampening methods. The system is versatile, with the active vibration dampener capable of operating in multiple directions and utilizing various types of actuators. By incorporating sensors and controllers, the system can accurately measure dynamical properties and adjust the active vibration dampener to compensate for vibrations in the mechanical positioning system and payload. The inclusion of a passive vibration dampener further enhances the system's ability to reduce vibrations and improve overall performance, particularly in applications such as optical manufacturing systems or robotic arms.
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