Method of controlling microvalve actuator
US7156365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/156
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a method of controlling an actuator of a microvalve, a controller is provided for supplying a voltage to the actuator. The controller provides an initial voltage to the actuator which is effective to actuate the microvalve. Then, the controller provides a pulsed voltage to the actuator which is effective to continue the actuation of the microvalve.
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