The central component of the TRIPOD 52-6DoF is the TRIPOD 52-Core parallel kinematic tip-tilt stage. Its design with three radially arranged towers allows a roll and pitch motion of the top plate with a total travel of 20° for Rx, 19° for Rx and a linear translation in the Z direction of 6 mm. On top of the TRIPOD 52-Core a SR-3211 rotation stage allows an unlimited rotation around the Z axis. The TRIPOD 52-Core is fully compatible with the CLS-52 modular system and is placed on a XY platform consisting of two CLS-52 linear translation stages. The bottom plate allows a direct mounting to a standard optical breadboard with a 25mm grid. Values for rotational travel are given for a pivot point at the surface of the top plate.
Values for rotational travel are given for a pivot point at the surface of the top plate.
The overall dimensions of the complete system may be larger for different poses. For more information, see the CAD model in the download area.
The repeatability is measured about 20mm above the top plate of each system, over the full travel range and for a single degree of freedom at a time. Values may be better for shorter travel ranges.
