Torque protection for strain wave drives
US12416334B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/126
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque-limiting actuator assembly includes a transmission coupled to a housing and a motor. The transmission includes an input member, an intermediate member, and an output member, all rotatable around a common axis. The input member is coupled to the motor and is configured to engage the intermediate member that engages the output member and causes it to rotate at a predictable rate. The intermediate member is configured to rotate if the output member experiences torque greater than a torque limit.
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