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System for control of an electromagnetic actuator

US6249418A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1999
Grant dateJun 19, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H47/325
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for controlling the force and/or motion of an electromagnetic actuator. The actuator could be a solenoid, relay, or levitating device. The drive to the coil can be linear or switching, voltage or current and the sensors measuring the system can be as simple as just a current sensor monitoring the coil current or a flux sensor. Continuous control of position can be achieved allowing magnetic levitation or the soft landing of the moving element.

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