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Balancing vertical load device for a motor

US7004060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2003
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/765
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A balancing vertical load device for a motor, to be used in conjunction with a vertical driving device with a force- and position-controlled motor, comprising a motor assembly and a sealed air pressure system. The motor assembly has a motor, and a load weight which, driven by the motor, performs a vertical movement. The sealed air pressure system has an air cylinder, a piston, gliding inside the air cylinder with low friction and being connected with the load weight, an air container, storing a relatively large air volume, and an air pressure source. The sealed air pressure system balances a load of the load weight, so that precise control of force and position of a vertically moving object, as if moving horizontally, is achieved.

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