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Dual-independent hybrid actuator system

US11092175B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2020
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B15/1457
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual-independent hybrid actuator system includes an actuator body defining a hydraulic chamber. The actuator system includes a hydraulic piston assembly, including a hydraulic piston disposed within the hydraulic chamber and dividing the hydraulic chamber into a first hydraulic sub-chamber in fluid communication with a first hydraulic fluid passage and a second hydraulic sub-chamber in fluid communication with a second hydraulic fluid passage. The actuator system further includes a piston rod mounted to the hydraulic piston that passes through the second hydraulic sub-chamber with a distal end that projects outward from the actuator body. The actuator system further includes an electric motor mounted to the actuator body, and a threaded axle mechanically coupled to a motor shaft of the electric motor. The threaded axle passes through the first hydraulic sub-chamber and engages with a threaded port formed in the hydraulic piston assembly.

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