Electromagnetic actuator

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2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Nguyen, Cuong (Department: 2811)

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Magnets and electromagnets

With magneto-mechanical motive device

C335S278000, C335S255000, C335S262000, C335S281000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11070265

ABSTRACT:
An electromagnetic actuator comprises an driven member and magnetostrictive elements which change the dimensions thereof when activated or deactivated by selectively applying magnetic flux therein. The driven member is moved in a selected direction when the appropriate elements are activated and deactivated in a controlled manner.

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