Rotary-to-linear actuator
US6170346A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18744
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary-to-linear actuator includes a threaded rigid shaft, and a collar engaging the threads. The collar is formed from a low friction material reinforced by successive layers of parallel filaments. The filaments are oriented to lie across the outwardly convex projecting faces of the shaft threads.
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