Abstract: The present invention is a parallel kinematic linkage based micro-positioning system that can provide precise movement at the micron and sub-micron level of a payload that is compatible with an existing automation system. The system has a motor controller, a digital signal processor, a base frame, a first motor, a first cranking arm with a first connecting link and an intermediate stage that mounts a second motor that is attached to a second cranking arm with a second connecting link. There is also an output stage (also called a table) that is precisely moved by the second cranking arm and a first and second optical linear encoder used in combination with the first and second motor and the first and second cranking arm forming a first motor assembly that converts operational data into a plurality of highly precise X-axes and Y-axes payload linear movements.

Abstract: The present invention is a parallel kinematic linkage based micro-positioning system that can provide precise movement at the micron and sub-micron level of a payload that is compatible with an existing automation system. The system has a motor controller, a digital signal processor, a base frame, a first motor, a first cranking arm with a first connecting link and an intermediate stage that mounts a second motor that is attached to a second cranking arm with a second connecting link. There is also an output stage (also called a table) that is precisely moved by the second cranking arm and a first and second optical linear encoder used in combination with the first and second motor and the first and second cranking arm forming a first motor assembly that converts operational data into a plurality of highly precise X-axes and Y-axes payload linear movements.