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Fluid-powered actuators

US4532853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 1980
Grant dateAug 6, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87169
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuator output member (11) is angularly deflectable by two opposed, tangentially movable, pressure transmitting members (7, 8), each responsive to the pressure drop developed across two respective flow restrictors (1, 2) serially connected in a fluid circuit. Deflection is achieved by variation of one or both of the flow restrictors. In a fast response arrangement the fluid is electroviscous and the flow restrictors electrically variable.

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