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Brake and stall detector for a motorized actuator

US6097123A · kind A · utility

20Cited by
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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1999
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K7/116
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An actuator for an HVAC system includes a motor coupled by an electrically operated clutch to a gear train which drives an output connector. A spring is connected to the transmission to drive the output connector to a normal position in the event of a power failure. A control apparatus is connected to the transmission and provides the combined functions of a magnetic eddy current brake and a motion sensor.

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