Actuation systems and methods
US9879767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03G3/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Actuation systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems may comprise a motor having a drive shaft, one or more modules coupled to the drive shaft, each module comprising one or more energy storage elements and one or more actuating members connecting the one or more energy storage elements to one or more degrees of freedom, which are configured to actuate in response to a discharge of energy from the one or more energy storage element, and a plurality of clutches associated with each module to couple the energy storage element of the module to the drive shaft of the motor and to control an energy state of the energy storage element independent of energy storage elements of other modules.
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