In-line actuator for electromagnetic operation
US8197234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0244
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electromagnetic actuator for a microfluidic pump of the type that causes periodic pinching and releasing against the walls of a fluidic channel, e.g., a tube. At least one permanent magnet is placed against the walls of the fluidic channel, and located in an area with magnetic fields, produced by coils that are radially symmetric to the channel. The permanent magnet is cause to press and release against the wall of the fluid channel to cause a fluid flow through the channel.
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