System monitor for a linear/rotary actuator
US6518682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/41355
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for programming and controlling the movement of a probe of a voice coil actuator along a path includes a control module that is mounted on a voice coil actuator. Specifically, the control module is connected to a clock and to an encoder to selectively establish a plurality of sequential positions for the probe. Each position in this sequence is defined by a location on the path (translation and rotation), and a time at the location. More specifically, the control module includes a key pad for inputting data to identify each position and also, there is a display for providing a visual presentation of the data. In operation the plurality of sequential positions specify a work cycle for the probe and the voice coil actuator uses the input data to perform a series of work cycles.
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