Machine element or mechanism – Mechanical movements – Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary
Patent
1992-11-06
1994-05-24
Braun, Leslie A.
Machine element or mechanism
Mechanical movements
Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary
74 8913, 744248B, F16H 2902, F16H 120
Patent
active
053138520
ABSTRACT:
A differential linear actuator is disclosed which minimizes the torque that must be reacted by an input, rotary drive sleeve member. The differential linear actuator includes an actuator housing within which the drive sleeve is rotatably mounted. An intermediate actuating member is concentrically mounted between the actuator housing and the drive sleeve and is connected to the drive sleeve through a spline connection such that rotation of the drive sleeve results in rotation of the intermediate actuator member. In addition, due to the spline connection and a rotary to linear connection assembly between the intermediate actuator member and the actuator housing, rotation of the intermediate actuator member results in axial displacement of the member relative to the actuator housing. An elongated output member is further connected to a remote end of the intermediate actuator member through a second rotary to linear connection assembly such that rotation of the intermediate actuator member also causes the output member to be axially shifted. The two rotary to linear connection assemblies are designed such that rotation of the drive sleeve in a given direction causes the intermediate actuator member and the output member to axially shift in opposite directions with the output member being axially displaced relative to the actuator housing a distance greater than the intermediate actuator member. In addition, a linear variable displacement transducer is adapted to be connected between the actuator housing and the output member to sense the position of the output member which can then be used to control the drive to the drive sleeve.
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Braun Leslie A.
Grumman Aerospace Corporation
Laub David W.
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