Spindle drive apparatus
US10527137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2025/209
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spindle drive apparatus includes a guide tube having a connection unit for connecting the spindle drive apparatus to a superordinate assembly, the connection unit fastened to the guide tube for rotation relative thereto, an externally threaded spindle housed at least in part in the guide tube, a further connection unit rotationally fixed to the end of the spindle for connecting the spindle drive apparatus to a further superordinate assembly, a spindle nut is fastened to the guide tube in threaded engagement with the spindle, and a drive assembly has a drive unit, wherein a drive element that is driven by the drive unit surrounds the guide tube and is rotationally fixable thereto, and wherein the drive unit is supported on one of the superordinate assemblies or on an element connected thereto.
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