Modular, harnessless electromechanical actuation system assembly
US8080772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K16/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular electromechanical actuation system assembly is provided that includes an electronic control unit housing having a plurality of motor receptacles and a plurality of battery receptacles formed in an outer surface thereof. Each of the motor receptacles has an associated motor electrical interface, and each of the battery receptacles has an associated battery electrical interface. An electronic control unit is disposed within the electronic control unit housing and is electrically coupled to each of the motor electrical interfaces and each of the battery electrical interfaces. A plurality of motors are supported, one each, within one of the motor receptacles, and a plurality of batteries are supported, one each, within one of the battery receptacles.
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