Rotary actuator including a housing
US11156290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K29/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In at least some implementations, a rotary actuator includes a drive assembly including a motor and one or more gears coupled to and rotated by the motor, an output rotated by the drive assembly and a housing. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion to define an interior in which at least part of the drive assembly is received. The housing also includes a first motor locating feature that engages the motor and positions the motor within the housing and prevents rotation of the motor, and a first gear locating feature that locates and retains the position of at least one of said one or more gears. The first motor locating feature and first gear locating feature are both integrally formed in the housing.
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