Actuator control in a breast pump system
US9278167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/75
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application relates to a breast pump system comprising a pump unit, an actuator for driving the pump unit, and a power supply for supplying electrical power to the actuator, and also to a method for use in such as system. An actuator speed regulating module is provided to drive the actuator at a first speed when the pump unit is turned on, and to continue to drive the actuator at a second speed higher than the first speed after a load on the actuator reaches a predetermined level.
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