Actuator
US-2015377330-A1 · Dec 31, 2015 · US
Ball screw actuator including an axial soft stop
US9303743B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9303743-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314107410-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Publication date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
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An actuator includes an actuator housing, a ball screw, and an axial soft stop assembly. The ball screw extends through the actuator housing and has a first end and a second end. The ball screw is coupled to receive a drive force and is configured, upon receipt of the drive force, to selectively move in a retract direction and an extend direction. The axial soft stop assembly is disposed within the actuator housing. The axial soft stop assembly is configured to be selectively engaged by the ball screw and, upon being engaged thereby, to translate, with compliance, a predetermined distance in the extend direction, and to prevent further movement of the ball screw upon translating the predetermined distance.
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What is claimed is: 1. An actuator, comprising: an actuator housing; a ball screw extending through the actuator housing and having a first end and a second end, the ball screw coupled to receive a drive force and configured, upon receipt of the drive force, to selectively move in a retract direction and an extend direction; a stop member coupled to and surrounding the first end of the ball screw; a sleeve coupled to and extending into the actuator housing, the sleeve having…
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- What does patent US9303743B2 cover?
- An actuator includes an actuator housing, a ball screw, and an axial soft stop assembly. The ball screw extends through the actuator housing and has a first end and a second end. The ball screw is coupled to receive a drive force and is configured, upon receipt of the drive force, to selectively move in a retract direction and an extend direction. The axial soft stop assembly is disposed within…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Honeywell Int Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16H25/2204. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 05 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).