Linear actuator with a rotating brushless DC motor

US9642758B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LOGICDATA Electronic & Software Entwicklungs GmbH · AT

Inventors

• Walter Koch · Rüti, CH
• Siegfried Silber · Kirchschlag, AT
• Herbert Grabner · Linz, AT
• Peter Hutterer · Leonding, AT

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 18, 2015
• Grant date: May 9, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 18, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H02P6/34
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An embodiment linear actuator for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture includes a brushless DC motor arranged to effect a linear movement of the linear actuator, as well as a control device for controlling the motor.