Patent attributes
The invention relates to a worm-like mechanism comprising a support structure, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the mechanism, and at least two actuating units, which are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the support structure and each of which has two supporting elements, which while extending transversely in relation to the longitudinal direction of the support structure are attached to the latter at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction, and at least one actuating element, which is arranged between the supporting elements and by which the supporting elements can be moved in relation to one another. In order to provide a further worm-like mechanism, which provides precise open-loop or closed-loop control of its movements while in particular being of a simplified, slender construction, it is provided that the actuating elements can be activated individually or in group by way of a central line.
