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Linear actuator and method for assembling an actuator

US10563742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Patrick Daniel · Kirkel, DE
Peter Heipt · Sankt Ingbert, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 2, 2016
Grant date	Feb 18, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 7, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2025/2075
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Linear actuators and methods for assembling the same are disclosed. A linear actuator according to the disclosure may include A bearing unit may be provided, which may be configured to support a connecting shaft connecting the drive shaft to the spindle and has a bearing block matched to the internal cross section of the housing.The bearing unit may have a preloading device for preloading a rotary bearing inserted into the bearing block, and the spindle may be screwed to the connecting shaft via a centering portion and a screw fastening portion.

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