Elastic motor-spring actuator
US9222559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18576
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fixed member and a free member. The free member is operatively engaged with the fixed member so that the free member is moveable with respect to the fixed member. The actuator also includes means for moving the free member with respect to the fixed member. An elastic element operatively associated with the free member and the fixed member is operable to store energy without a change in an overall length of the actuator.
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