Electro-mechanical actuator and clutch for the same
US6557688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1082
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator including a plurality of mounts for facilitating connection of the actuator to a variety of mounting bracket configurations for securing the actuator within an assembly. Also provided is a clutch assembly including an input member, an output member and pawls. Torque is transferred through the clutch when applied to the input member in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. When torque is applied to the output member, the clutch permits rotation in only one direction of rotation.
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