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Optical control system

US4854219A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1988
Grant dateAug 8, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2071
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An optical actuator position demand signal through optic fiber 14 is focused on one side 32 of optical fluidic interface 16. A second optical signal through optic fiber 56 is attentuated 50 in proportion to actuator 38 position and focused on a second side 34 of the interface 16. Amplified fluidic signals 68, 70 drive the actuator until the demand signal 14 and actual signal 58 are in balance.

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