Actuator assembly
US7503174B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H39/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive apparatus having an actuator assembly mounted on a control device is disclosed. The drive apparatus comprises an input, a variable drive system, a control device, and an actuator assembly. The drive apparatus is mounted on a vehicle that comprises an operating system. A prime mover drives the input, which subsequently drives one or more axle shafts. The variable drive system is capable of operation in forward and reverse directions. The control device determines the direction of operation and speed of the variable drive system. The actuator assembly is mounted to a component of the control device. The actuator assembly determines the state of operation of the output device with respect to the forward or reverse operation of the variable drive system.
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