Actuator

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1995-07-26

1998-01-06

Donovan, Lincoln

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Magnets and electromagnets

With magneto-mechanical motive device

267 6415, 251 16, 335231, H01F 708

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057059691

ABSTRACT:
An actuator for converting electrical energy into rotary or reciprocating motion comprising a casing filled with an electro-sensitive fluid, the casing having a plurality of electrodes affixed along its inner periphery and including a rotary member which is impelled by the flow of the electro-sensitive fluid when DC voltage is applied to the electrodes.

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