Actuator assembly and associated apparatuses
US8557053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4259
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An actuator assembly, adapted to move a movable member between a first position and a second position, is provided. Such an actuator assembly comprises an actuator device configured to selectively provide an actuation signal, and an actuatable member operably engaged with the actuator device. The actuator member is operably engaged with a fixed member and extends therefrom into communication with the movable member. The actuatable member is further configured to receive the actuation signal and to change in dimension in response thereto, so as to provide a linear force for moving the movable member, with respect to the fixed member, between the first and second positions. Associated apparatuses are also provided.
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