Methods and apparatus for a suspension system

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present technology may comprise a method and apparatus for a space-saving suspension system. In various embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a fine suspension device, a coarse suspension device, and a mechanical assembly. In various embodiments, the fine suspension device is arranged at an angle greater than zero degrees from the z-axis. In various embodiments, the mechanical assembly is coupled to the fine suspension device and a payload, such that when a force is exerted on the mechanical assembly by the payload, an applied force is transmitted to the fine suspension device.

1 . A suspension apparatus for use with a first element and a second element traveling along a first axis, comprising:
 a fine suspension device coupled to at least one of the first element and the second element, wherein the fine suspension device operates on a fine suspension travel axis, and wherein the first axis is not parallel to the fine suspension travel axis;   a mechanical assembly coupled to the fine suspension device and to at least one of the first element and the second element, the mechanical assembly comprising:
 a bearing system directly coupled to at least one of the first element and the second element; and 
 a lever arm coupled to the bearing system and coupled to at least one of the first element and the second element wherein the mechanical assembly transfers movement of the first element relative to the second element to the fine suspension device.