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Reference Case 2
Created 2/17/21, 12:00 AM
Modified 2/17/21, 12:00 AM
Id 1,718
Content
As used herein, a "follower" refers to a rigid structure that contacts a cam lobe profile. In one embodiment, the follower may translate motion of the cam to the follower and/or a structure connected to the follower. In certain embodiments, as the cam rotates the follower may slide along a contacting surface of the cam to thereby convert the rotary motion into a linear motion. A follower may also be referred to as a "cam follower" or "track follower." A cam follower is a type of structure, roller, or needle bearing designed to follow and/or contact a cam lobe profile of the cam. (Search "cam follower" on Wikipedia.com Nov. 13, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.)
Notes Added by DJM 2 2021