System and method for actuating a dispensing device using a linear motor
US8436560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/386
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for actuating a dispensing device includes an apparatus for holding and actuating the dispensing device that includes a linear motor including a stator component and a forcer component and a frame that orients components of the linear motor relative to each other and relative to the dispensing device. The system further includes a controller configured to control the linear motor and a device that interfaces with the controller and provides a user interface for control of the system. The controller is configured to generate control signals that cause the apparatus to perform at least one actuation cycle specified by an operator. The device that communicates with the controller generates a command sequence based on the at least one actuation cycle specified and the controller generates signals based on the command sequence that cause the system to perform the at least one actuation cycle.
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