Actuator with integrated force and position sensing
US9115732B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B15/2815
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator including a housing and a force sensing mechanism positioned within an interior of the housing and in operable communication with the actuator, the force sensing mechanism capable of measuring the various forces exerted by or on the actuator without losing any of the energy being transmitted by the actuator. A high precision position sensing mechanism can also be included with the actuator.
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