Low power actuator and valve-actuator combination

Details Low power actuator and valve-actuator combination Low power actuator and valve-actuator combination

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Fristoe, Jr., John (Department: 3753)

Valves and valve actuation

Electrically actuated valve

Rotary electric actuator

C251S266000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006952

ABSTRACT:
Actuators and valve-actuator combinations are disclosed which require low power for actuation, and which are particularly suitable for use to control a valve associated with a pipeline. Such an actuator (20) comprises a thrust member (26) moveable between two end of travel positions, an annular rotor having magnetic poles, an annular magnetisable stator having at least one winding and poles with which the rotor poles are aligned in each of a plurality of rotational positions of the rotor relative to the stator, and a drive connection between the rotor and the thrust member which is adapted to convert rotational movement of the rotor into linear movement of the thrust member. The actuator is able to hold its position using minimal energy, and may be located within or around an associated pipe.

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