Electromagnetic actuators

Details Electromagnetic actuators Electromagnetic actuators

1997-08-28

1998-11-10

Stephen, Steven L.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Dynamoelectric

Linear

310 12, H02K 4100

Patent

active

058348638

ABSTRACT:
An electromagnetic actuator has a fixed part (1,2,3,4) constructed of ferrite material and a sliding part (15) constructed of electrically conductive material. The fixed part comprises an outer tubular portion (2), a central disc (1) and two central core members (3 and 4) secured on either side of the disc (1). The sliding part (15) comprises two annular elements (9 and 10) arranged to slide in the gaps (5 and 6) between the cores (3 and 4) and the outer tubular portion (2). Coils (7 and 8) are positioned round the central cores (3 and 4). The two annular elements (9 and 10) are rigidly coupled together by means of a shaft (14) extending through the cores(3 and 4). The actuator acts as a position controller by control of the relative magnitudes of the ac currents supplied to the coils. It can also act as a force applier when the sliding part (15) is moved to a predetermined position and only one coil is energized. For use as a reciprocating linear motor the coils (7 and 8) are energized alternately with switching taking place when the sliding part (15) reaches respective end of travel positions.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4473763 (1984-09-01), McFarland
patent: 5732938 (1998-03-01), Rajanathan
European Patent Application No. 96303854.2; filed May 29, 1996; entitled "An Actuation Apparatus"; by inventor Chinniah B. Rajanathan et al.; assigned to NCR Corporation corresponding to U.S. Patent Application No. 08/589,439; filed Jan. 22, 1996.

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