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Linear motor system

US8674563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2012
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K7/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A linear motor system is provided includes a coil assembly, a magnet assembly, and a bearing assembly disposed between the coil and magnet assemblies to allow movement of one or both of them. The bearing assembly includes a single bearing rail that can be mounted on either side of the magnet assembly. The rail has elongated recesses that receive bearing elements. A stage structure may be attached to the assembly, such at to the magnet assembly, to move a machine component along the rail.

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