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Resonant shaking

US7270472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2005
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S366/601
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A resonant shaker includes a support tray for supporting a target carrier. A sensor generates an electrical signal that is related to an acceleration of the support tray. A linear drive motor includes an armature that is coupled to the support tray. The linear drive motor provides an oscillating drive force to the support tray in response to a drive current applied to the linear drive motor. The resonant shaker also includes a controller. The controller receives the electrical signal from the sensor and a drive signal that is related to the drive current. The controller transmits a modified drive current to the linear drive motor in response to a predetermined phase relationship between the electrical signal and the drive signal.

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