An apparatus includes a chassis, a frame, a sample support member, an imaging assembly, an actuation assembly, and a vibration capture assembly. The frame is coupled with the chassis. The sample support member is supported by the frame. The actuation assembly is supported by the frame and is operable to drive movement of the imaging assembly relative to the sample support member. The vibration capture assembly is operable to selectively transition between a plurality of modes, including a damping mode and an isolation mode. In the damping mode, the vibration capture assembly is configured to resist movement of the frame relative to the chassis in response to operation of the actuation assembly. In the isolation mode, the vibration capture assembly is configured to prevent transmission of vibrational movement in the chassis to the frame.
Patent
BriefPatent brief
Problem
How can vibration in electric motors and rotors be reduced?
Novelty
The frame is coupled with the chassis.
Uses
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Assignee
Illumina, Inc.
Published
Mar 10, 2026
Inventors
Gregory Holst, Dustin Blair, John Earney, Geraint Evans, Matthew Hage
Domain
Electromechanical systems
Problem
How can vibration in electric motors and rotors be reduced?
Solution
apparatus includes a chassis, a frame, a sample support member, an imaging assembly, an actuation assembly, and a vibration capture assembly.
Key novelty
The frame is coupled with the chassis.
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