Dual motor drive system for actuator
US12422025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H37/065
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive system for an actuator comprises first and second motors, and first and second input shafts connected to be driven by the respective first and second motors. Each of the first and second input shafts comprises a first overrunning clutch configured to rotate with the input shaft in a first direction, and a second overrunning clutch configured to rotate with the input shaft in a second direction. A first drive gear is configured to be driven by either one of the first overrunning clutches, and a second drive gear is configured to be driven by either one of the second overrunning clutches, and an output clutch and an output shaft are arranged to be driven by the first drive gear in a first mode of operation of the drive system and be driven by the second drive gear in a second mode of operation of the drive system.
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