Failsafe actuator
US6942227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A failsafe actuator for returning an actuator driven element to a failsafe position in case of a failure condition is provided. The failsafe actuator may include mechanical or electrical means to provide a failsafe function. Such a failsafe actuator may be used in a stabilizer bar system of a vehicle to ensure that at least one stabilizer bar is returned to a failsafe or engaged condition should a failure condition occur when the stabilizer bar is disengaged. Various failure conditions can include loss of electrical power to the actuator or some internal actuator failures.
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