Actuator
US8109163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18592
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator comprises a first actuator arrangement operable to allow relative axial movement to occur between a first component and a second component, a second actuator arrangement operable to allow relative axial movement to occur between a third component and a fourth component, brake means operable to prevent extension of the first and/or second actuator arrangement, and damping means operable to control the rate of extension of at least one of the first and second actuator arrangements.
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