Actuation system
US9416751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19744
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system to provide differential movement between a first surface, a second surface and a fixed surface includes a first surface movable between a first position and a second position; a second surface movable with the first surface and further movable beyond the first surface; a shaft connected to the second surface to move the second surface; and a drive unit connected to the fixed surface to drive the shaft to move the second surface relative to the first surface and to allow the shaft to move through the drive unit when the second surface is being moved by the first surface.
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